It was a busy week in and around Newport. Here are the stories that were catching the attention of readers the most this week. In case you missed it, here are local obituaries from this week.
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How gas prices have changed in Rhode Island in the last week
Demand for gasoline is falling as Americans prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday – typically a time when many venture away from home to visit family and friends. That’s according to Energy Information Administration data showing that less people are filling up their tanks and more supply is coming online, pushing prices downward slightly. The national […]
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State, Local, Federal, and Environmental leaders will mark the 50th Anniversary of The Clean Water Act on Dec. 5
The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) will welcome Governor Dan McKee, Treasurer Seth Magaziner, members of the Rhode Island Congressional Delegation, leaders of environmental advocacy organizations, and local, state, and federal partners in an event on Monday, Dec. 5, marking the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act (CWA). “Implemented in 1972, the CWA is a bedrock […]
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Bristol County among ‘best rural counties for retirees in America’
The retirement years are meant to be the golden years—a period in life when your time is truly your own to enjoy. For many retirees in the United States, that means finding the perfect location that meets at the intersection of low cost of living with a high quality of life. By the time people […]
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Gale Warning is in effect for Narragansett Bay on Saturday
The National Weather Service has issued a Gale Warning for Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island coastal waters, and Massachusetts coastal waters. The warning, which is in effect from 9 am to 6 pm on Saturday, December 3, warns that strong winds will cause hazardous seas, which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Gale Warning […]
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Road Report: Schedule of lane closures and road construction projects (Dec. 3 – 10)
The following road and lane closure notices have been scheduled by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) and Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA). All schedules are weather-dependent and subject to change. RITBA Weekly Lane Closure Updates December 4 – 10, 2022 Newport Claiborne Pell Bridge Westbound Right Lane Closure 12/5 – 9 […]
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List: Providence is coldest city in Rhode Island
The warm months of the year are often remembered as a time of adventure and excitement but after a long summer of often record-setting high temperatures, many are ready to embrace the cooler weather that autumn and winter typically bring. While not every state gets particularly cold—especially places with notoriously mild winters like Florida and […]
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What winter was like the year you were born
The United States has seen a wide range of winters over the past century—everything from warm, mild years where folks could stroll leisurely through parks in February to turbulent, frigid seasons where people had to hunker down inside. There were years when blizzards swept in unannounced, covering huge swaths of the country in blankets of […]
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Bristol’s Annual Grand Illumination pushed to Sunday
The Town of Bristol’s 2022 Grand Illumination has been moved from Saturday, December 3, to Sunday, December 4, due to inclement weather. The program, which will begin at 5:30 pm in front of the Burnside Building at 400 Hope Street, will also be live-streamed on the Bristol Christmas Festival’s Facebook page and will be available for viewing throughout […]
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Former Newport man sentenced to serve 22.5 years prison for 2016 Providence manslaughter death
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that a former Newport man has been sentenced in Providence County Superior Court to serve 22.5 years at the Adult Correctional Initiations (ACI) after pleading to the manslaughter death of 50-year-old Patrick Douglas in Providence in 2016. At a hearing on November 25, 2022, Jose Medina (age […]
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Watch – Live Stream: Coronet makes way into Newport Harbor
The historic 131′ schooner CORONET, which has been under restoration on the IYRS School of Technology & Trades campus in Newport since 1995, is scheduled to splash into Newport Harbor today (December 2) as preparation continues for her departure to her new home in Connecticut. Originally built in 1885, CORONET will complete her restoration at […]
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To boost Georgia’s Warnock, Biden heads to Massachusetts
By ZEKE MILLER and BILL BARROW Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — To help Democrats win their 51st Senate seat in a Georgia runoff election, President Joe Biden has traveled to … Massachusetts? Days before polls close on Tuesday, Biden still has no plans to visit Georgia. Instead he aimed to help Sen. Raphael Warnock’s reelection campaign […]
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NUWC Division Newport appoints Dawn Vaillancourt as its new business director
By Naval Undersea Warfare Center Dawn Vaillancourt, head of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport Strategic Planning Office, was recently selected as the command’s new business director. In this role, Vaillancourt will be responsible for aligning business operations with Division Newport’s strategic plan, mission and vision. Vaillancourt, a resident of Tiverton, Rhode Island, […]
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Weekend Weather Forecast for Newport: Dec. 2 – 4
The National Weather Service on Friday issued the following weather forecast for the weekend ahead, Friday, December 2 through Sunday, December 4, 2022. Weather Forecast Last Update: 2:58 am EST Dec 2, 2022 Friday Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 46. South wind 8 to 10 mph. Friday Night: Increasing clouds, with a temperature rising to around 51 […]
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RIDOT provides weekly Pell Bridge Ramps Phase 2 update
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today provided its weekly update on the Pell Bridge Ramps Phase 2 project. “Bridge rehabilitation and demolition will continue along Route 138 for the overpasses and may require temporary lane shifts along Third Street and JT Connell Highway. Weather permitting, a shift is scheduled for installation along Route 138 eastbound […]
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Providence among 25 metro areas that have the highest homeownership rates in the US
Purchasing a home is quite possibly one of the most important investments in a person’s life. It’s a dream for many, and in the last few years, the housing market skyrocketed as prospective homebuyers flooded the housing market. Many were motivated by historically low interest rates and had flexibility due to remote working to widen their search field. […]
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Santa is scheduled to begin visiting Middletown neighborhoods on Dec. 5
The Town of Middletown today shared that Santa is scheduled to start visiting Middletown neighborhoods beginning Monday, December, weather permitting. It will take ten nights for Santa to visit all of Middletown’s neighborhoods, so look for him in your neighborhood somewhere between December 5 – 16. Visit https://mdl.town/Santa for the full schedule and updates. Santa-schedule68-1
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Navy Band Northeast Woodwind Ensemble to perform during a free Holiday Community Concert on Dec. 4
The Navy Band Northeast woodwind ensemble will be performing a free holiday concert hosted at Calvary United Methodist Church at 3:00 pm on Sunday, December 4. The performance is open to the community. The concert will last about an hour and will feature musical seasonal favorites, according to organizers. The concert will last about an […]
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Federal Court orders Bristol man to pay more than $2.8 million in restitution for virtual currency fraud
Washington, D.C. — The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) today announced the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of New York entered a consent order on November 29 for a permanent injunction, restitution, and equitable relief against Jeremy Spence of Bristol, Rhode Island. Spence, at times, conducted business as Coin Signals. The consent order resolves a […]
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Narragansett Indian Tribe member shares the myths surrounding Thanksgiving as part of NUWC’s National American Indian Heritage Month celebration
Story by Public Affairs Office , Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport NEWPORT, R.I. – Last year Silvermoon Mars LaRose, a member of the Narragansett Indian Tribe, came to the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport to share the traditions and lifestyle of Indigenous Southern New England. This year, LaRose spoke to the cultural “myths” surrounding […]
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Tiverton Police Department collecting gifts through ‘Operation: Blue Santa,’ ‘Santa for Seniors’ initiatives once again this year
The Tiverton Police Department is collecting gifts for community members in need once again this holiday season through two donation initiatives, Police Chief Patrick Jones shared today via a press release. “These donations can go a long way in spreading positivity for families and seniors in Tiverton, and we are always inspired by the generosity […]
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Bowen’s Wharf postpones 52nd Annual Tree Lighting to Dec. 4
Bowen’s Wharf has joined several events in having to postpone their Saturday festivities. “Due to extremely inclement weather, the 52nd Annual Tree Lighting has been postponed to Sunday, December 4th,” Bowen’s Wharf posted on social media around 5 pm on Thursday. “The sun will be shining and Santa and others will still be there spreading […]
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AP source: Celtics extend Horford for 2 years, $20 million
BOSTON (AP) — The Celtics aren’t letting Al Horford go anywhere this time. The team announced Thursday that the 36-year-old veteran big man has signed an extension to remain in Boston. The deal is for two years and $20 million, according to a person with knowledge of the agreement who spoke to The Associated Press […]
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Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea to join Pell Center at Salve Regina University as a Visiting Senior Fellow
Outgoing Rhode Island Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea will join the Pell Center for International Relations and Public Policy at Salve Regina University when her term in office expires in January 2023, the University announced today. Gorbea will be a visiting senior fellow working on cybersecurity and disinformation, according to the University. Gorbea, who is […]
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BankNewport volunteers pack and distribute 12,000 meals to local agencies through United Way partnership
As part of BankNewport’s All In Giving program and its ongoing partnership with United Way Rhode Island, 40 employee volunteers sorted and packed 12,000 meals recently, which were distributed to local agencies, including the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center and Conexión Latina in Newport, Community Care Alliance in Woonsocket, the North Kingstown Food […]