Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources, in partnership with the Rhode Island Department of Transportation and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, have announced the commencement of the Phase 1 projects of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program. This phase focuses on installing electric vehicle DC Fast Chargers […]
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Middletown Council Updates: Budget, Housing, & Tree Warden
The Middletown Town Council met at Town Hall on Monday, December 19, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.. The meeting agenda included updates on municipal projects, zoning amendments, the reappointment of the tree warden, and the town and school surplus. In a Middletown Meeting Matters update, the Town of Middletown shared the following from the meeting; Heard […]
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Three charged with disorderly conduct in Newport on Tuesday
Three people were charged with disorderly conduct in Newport on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, according to an Arrest log provided by the Newport Police Department. Police said 43-year-old Michael Gillette, whose address was not disclosed, was arrested on Tuesday and charged with domestic disorderly conduct and domestic – simple assault or battery. 55-year-old Craig Costa […]
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What’s Up in Newport: Wednesday, December 20
This story was originally published as a What’sUpNewp newsletter. Join the 17,000+ who wake up to our newsletter in their inbox every weekday morning by signing up below. Good Morning! Today is Wednesday, December 20, 2023. 📺 Colleen Burns Jermain, Superintendent of Newport Public Schools, will join What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation today […]
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Ho-Ho-Hold on!: Unwrapping the most desired Christmas 2023 gifts
It’s that time of the year again—Christmas is upon us! Do you have any Christmas gift ideas this year? As someone who once gifted their dad a pair of socks that were a size too small (oops, sorry, Dad!), I’ve realized that gift-giving can be a total nightmare. Some would say giving your boo a […]
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States are trashing troves of masks and pandemic gear as huge, costly stockpiles linger and expire
By JENNIFER PELTZ and DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press When the coronavirus pandemic took hold in an unprepared U.S., many states like Ohio scrambled for masks and other protective gear. Supplies were so limited in 2020 that the state bought millions of medical gowns from a marketing and printing company and spent about $20 million to try […]
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BankNewport awards $115,000 in grants to 31 Rhode Island charities
BankNewport has announced that it has recently awarded more than $115,000 to 31 local charities that address basic needs, food insecurity, education, children and families, arts and culture and healthy lives. “Rhode Island is home to a myriad of organizations dedicated to providing essential services to our communities, particularly for those facing the greatest challenges,” […]
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Food bank volunteer opportunities near Providence
Last year, 1 out of every 6 people in the United States looked to food banks and food pantries for support, according to a 2023 report from Feeding America. The end of COVID-era government assistance programs and the rising cost of groceries due to inflation have many Americans facing food insecurity. According to a 2023 […]
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How much “Twelve Days of Christmas” costs in every state
“The Twelve Days of Christmas,” a timeless holiday carol with roots dating back to 18th-century England, has captivated generations of both carolers and the less musically inclined. This enduring song, with its whimsical lyrics and festive spirit, cycles through twelve days of extravagant gift-giving, from pear trees to dancers and an abundance of birds. While […]
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Northeastern US mops up ahead of holidays after deadly storm slams the region, killing at least 5
By PATRICK WHITTLE, LISA RATHKE and KATHY McCORMACK Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Just days before the Christmas holiday, people across the northeastern U.S. were mopping up Tuesday after a major storm dumped torrential rains and brought damaging winds from Pennsylvania to Maine, killing at least five people. In Hallowell, Maine, just south of […]
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Schedule Change: RIDOT to begin offering free ferry service between Bristol and Providence on Dec. 21
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today announced that because of a mechanical issue with a crane being used to position a floating dock for passengers to embark and disembark at the ferry terminal at India Point Park in Providence, the first day of ferry service will now begin on Thursday, December 21. RIDOT […]
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Aquidneck Island communities seek residents’ input on internet connectivity
As part of a statewide initiative to provide more affordable broadband internet to the entire state, Newport and other Aquidneck Island communities seek residents’ input on internet connectivity. The Aquidneck Island Broadband Consortium (AIBC), a partnership between the City of Newport, the Towns of Middletown and Portsmouth, and the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce, is […]
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$30K grant to support tractor shed at Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm
A $28,200 grant from the Champlin Foundation and a $2,000 grant from BankNewport will support the construction of a tractor shed at the Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm. The AgInnovation Farm is a student-driven collaboration between the Portsmouth School District and the Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District (ERICD), where participants problem-solve through authentication learning and community collaboration […]
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Newport Classical will present Pianist Eric Lu on Jan. 26
Newport Classical today announced that it will present its next Chamber Series concert featuring pianist Eric Lu. Hailed by the Guardian as “a veritable poet of the keyboard,” Eric Lu makes his Newport Classical debut at Newport Classical’s home venue, Newport Classical Recital Hall, on Friday, January 26, 2024, at 7:30 pm, in a program of music by J.S. […]
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Business Recovery Center opens in East Providence as part of Washington Bridge response
Today, Governor Dan McKee, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Rhode Island’s Congressional Delegation, and municipal leaders gathered to open the SBA’s Business Recovery Center at the Weaver Memorial Library in East Providence as part of the state’s ongoing Washington Bridge response. “Getting our small businesses back on track and delivering the help they need is […]
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RI Hospitality Association & Salve Regina University unveil results of student-developed post-COVID-19 economic impact report
In partnership with the RI Hospitality Association (RIHA), the Spring 2023 ECN-307 Introduction to Econometrics class at Salve Regina University has conducted a comprehensive analysis of Rhode Island’s hospitality and tourism industries’ recovery post-COVID-19, under the guidance of Samuel Sacco, Senior Lecturer of Business and Economics; Stacey Carter, Strategic Partnership Officer; and Dr. Melissa Varao, Chair […]
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RIPTA to run on a Sunday/Holiday Service Schedule on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
In observance of Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all fixed-route bus services on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Monday, December 25, 2023, and Monday, January 1, 2024. RIPTA Offices All RIPTA offices will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Flex Service Flex Services […]
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$5.9 million in federal funds awarded to Rhode Island communities
The City of Newport, Town of Middletown, and Town of Portsmouth are among 14 Rhode Island municipalities that will share $5.9 million in federal funds for housing and community development grants. The money will allow the City of Newport to install a water fountain and electrical services for lighting at the North End Basketball Park, […]
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Shop Local! Last-minute gift ideas in and around Newport for 2023
As online shipping deadlines approach, your options for gift-buying for the holiday season become more limited. Never fear – local businesses are here to answer the call. Here’s an updated list of stores with all kinds of gifts available for last-minute shoppers. FOR THE HOME Kristen Coates – Shop curated holiday gifts in the online shop here or […]
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Newsletter – What’s Up in Newport: Tuesday, December 19
Good Morning! Today is Tuesday, December 19, 2023. 👉 The Newport Zoning Board of Review denied a petition from Harbour Realty to build a proposed hotel plan on Waites Wharf in a 3+ hour meeting last night. Two members voted to approve; three members voted to deny. Watch the meeting here. ⛴️ On Monday, the Rhode […]
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Deadly storm batters Northeastern US, knocking out power, grounding flights and flooding roads
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A storm barreled into the Northeastern U.S. on Monday, flooding roads and downing trees, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands, forcing flight cancellations and school closures, and killing at least four people. More than 5 inches (13 centimeters) of rain fell in parts of New Jersey and northeastern Pennsylvania by […]
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Patriots coach Bill Belichick beaten and then praised by another New England opponent
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — As Bill Belichick finishes up what could be his final month as the New England Patriots coach, he’s drawing some effusive eulogies from the opposing sideline. Kansas City’s Andy Reid took time out after beating the Patriots 27-17 on Sunday to praise the six-time Super Bowl champion, who trails only Don […]
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Lucy’s Hearth receives $20,000 to help residents stay housed this winter
Lucy’s Hearth in Middletown is among eight nonprofits across the state to receive $20,000 grants from the Rhode Island Foundation to help residents stay housed this winter. The organization was selected because it regularly works with people who are homeless or in danger of losing their homes due to relatively small expenses. “Those organizations will […]
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Meet Baccara, a sweet ‘little wiggle-bomb’ available for adoption
Baccara, a 4-year-old female wiggle-bomb, is currently available for adoption at the Potter League for Animals. Baccara weighs about 40 lbs. Baccara is a sweet girl who loves attention from her people. She enjoys hanging by her person’s side and asking for pets. Baccara also gets zoomies, too! If you would like to learn more […]