By LISA RATHKE Associated Press Voters in Vermont were deciding on a constitutional amendment that would protect reproductive rights in the state, including abortion. Other states were also considering measures to regulate reproductive health after the U.S. Supreme Court in June struck down Roe v. Wade, the 1973 ruling that legalized abortion. In 2019, the Democratic-controlled […]
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Balint aims to break barriers in Vermont’s House race
By LISA RATHKE Associated Press Voters were deciding who would fill Vermont’s only seat in the U.S. House, a rare opening in the state’s three-member Congressional delegation. The Democratic candidate, Becca Balint, would be the first woman and first openly gay person to represent the deep-blue state in Congress if elected. Balint, president of the Vermont state […]
Welch, Malloy compete to succeed Vermont’s Leahy in Senate
By WILSON RING Associated Press Vermont voters were choosing a successor to Democratic Sen. Patrick Leahy, whose 48-year tenure made him the longest-serving member in the current U.S. Senate. Democratic Rep. Peter Welch, who has served in the House of Representatives for nearly 16 years, faced off for the seat against Gerald Malloy, a political newcomer […]
Deloney scores 32, Vermont topples Brown 80-65 in opener
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — Aaron Deloney’s 32 points led Vermont over Brown 80-65 in a season opener on Monday night. Deloney added five assists for the Catamounts. Finn Sullivan scored 12 points and added seven rebounds and four steals. TJ Hurley scored 11 points. The Bears were led in scoring by Kino Lilly Jr., who […]
Rhode Island Board of Elections releases General Election vote tabulation process and timeline overview
To better help Rhode Islanders understand the vote tallying and public results reporting process, the Rhode Island Board of Elections has released the following timeline: November 8th Polling Place These are ballots cast in-person at polling places on November 8th, encrypted, and securely transmitted from the polling place to the Board of Elections when polls […]
‘Then and Now’ exhibit from RI-based music photographers Rick Farrell and Richard McCaffrey opening Nov. 12
A pair of local concert photographers are holding a unique exhibition beginning November 17 at Dryden Galleries in North Providence. Richard McCaffrey, a career photographer who has published in Rolling Stone, Billboard, and Creem magazine since the 1970s will be joined by Rick Farrell, well-known to WUN readers for his exceptional concert photography in recent […]
What’s On The Docket: Newport City Council Meeting on Nov. 9
Members of Newport City Council will return to the Council Chambers at Newport City Hall on Wednesday, November 9 at 6:30 pm for their next Regular Council Meeting. Here’s a look at what’s on the docket; The agenda with supporting attachments will be available on the City of Newport’s website. CITY OF NEWPORT DOCKET FOR […]
DEM stocking eight ponds and lakes to honor Rhode Island Veterans this weekend
PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is conducting a special trout and salmon stocking in advance of Veterans Day in honor of our veterans. Rainbow trout and Sebago Atlantic salmon will be stocked in eight ponds and lakes starting Wednesday, Nov. 9, and continuing through Thursday, Nov. 10. Cyanobacteria alerts will prevent stocking in some ponds and lakes.
“Stocking fish in popular waterbodies is a gesture by which DEM honors Rhode Island veterans for their service, sacrifice, and duty done,” said DEM Director Terry Gray. “We hope many veterans will get outside and drop a line in the water this weekend.”
DEM will stock the following waterbodies:
– Barber Pond, South Kingstown: trout and salmon
– Meadow Brook Pond, Richmond: trout and salmon
– Olney Pond, Lincoln State Park, Lincoln: trout and salmon
– Simmons Mill Pond, Little Compton: trout and salmon
– Silver Spring Lake, North Kingstown: trout and salmon
– Watchaug Pond, Charlestown: trout and salmon
– Willet Pond, East Providence: trout and salmon
– Wyoming Pond, Hope Valley: trout
Daily stocking updates will be available each afternoon. For more information on daily stocking, please visit DEM’s website at dem.ri.gov/fishing or DEM Division of Fish and Wildlife’s Outreach and Education Facebook page. Please note that Carbuncle Pond, Coventry, will not be stocked for this weekend.
A 2022 fishing license is required for anglers 15 and older and a Trout Conservation Stamp is required to keep or possess trout. Trout Stamps are not required for minors under 15, persons over 65, persons with 100% disability, landowners fishing from property on which they are domiciled, possessing trout taken from a lake or pond that shares a border with Rhode Island, or privately owned trout from privately owned ponds. Fishing licenses can be purchased online on DEM’S Rhode Island Outdoors (RIO) portal.
DEM would like to remind anglers of following Freshwater Regulations:
– The daily creel and possession limit for trout and/or salmon is five fish, of which only two can be salmon, from April 9, 2022, through Nov. 30, 2022; and two trout and/or salmon, of which only two can be salmon from Dec. 1, 2022, to Feb. 28, 2023.
– The creel and possession limit for trout taken in the Wood River, between the Route 165 check station and Barberville Dam at Arcadia Road, is two fish from the second Saturday in May through the last day of February. That portion of the Falls River, from the bridge at Austin Farm Road to the bridge at Brook Trail, is a catch-and-release area.
– The portion of the confluence of the Beaver River and the Pawcatuck River, upstream to New London Turnpike, is designated as a catch-and-release area.
– The daily creel limit for landlocked Atlantic salmon is two fish per day, statewide until Feb. 28, 2023, which must be part of the overall five-fish limit for trout and salmon.
– There is an eight-inch minimum size for any trout caught in any state waters.
– The minimum size limit for domestic (landlocked) Atlantic salmon is 11 inches.
The following activities are prohibited:
– The use of external felt-soled or any natural or synthetic porous material capable of absorbing water in any freshwaters in Rhode Island is strictly prohibited. This includes any waters shared with adjacent states in which Rhode Island fishing regulations apply.
– It is prohibited to enter or exit a state boat ramp with any vegetation attached to any type of boats, motors, boat trailers, or any other conveyance or equipment to curtail the spread of invasive aquatic plants.
Information about stocked freshwaters, size and creel limits for all freshwater fish species is available in the 2022-23 Freshwater Fishing Abstract, or by calling DEM’s Great Swamp Field Office at 789-0281. For more information on DEM programs and services, visit www.dem.ri.gov. Follow DEM on Facebook, DEM’s Outdoor Education on Facebook, Twitter (@RhodeIslandDEM), or Instagram (@RhodeIslandDEM).
Record-breaking Powerball jackpot rolls to $1.9 billion
Powerball’s world record jackpot run is not over yet! The Powerball jackpot now stands at an estimated $1.9 billion with a cash option of $929.1 million for tonight’s drawing on Monday, November 7, 2022. The Powerball jackpot rolled after no ticket matched all six numbers drawn Saturday night – white balls 28, 45, 53, 56, 69, and […]
Watch or Listen: Our WUN-ON-ONE conversations with the 2022 candidates
Over the last several weeks, What’sUpNewp has sat down with dozens of candidates across Aquidneck Island and Rhode Island These one-on-one interviews will introduce you to the candidates, allow the candidates to talk about their platform, and allow us to ask the questions that are important to voters. Every candidate for every local race and […]
Obituary: Raymond E. Gomes
Raymond E. Gomes, 85, of Newport, RI, passed away at home on November 5, 2022, with his family by his side. He was the husband of Elizabeth A. (Caron) Gomes for 42 years. Raymond was born in Portsmouth, RI, to the late John and Loretta (Chase) Gomes. Raymond is survived by his wife Elizabeth A. […]
How winning record $1.9 billion Powerball jackpot could still lead to bankruptcy
Jay L. Zagorsky, Boston University The latest Powerball jackpot swelled to a record US$1.9 billion after another drawing passed with no winning ticket. The next drawing will be held on Nov. 7, 2022. The prize is now the largest lottery the world has ever seen, overtaking a $1.6 billion Powerball jackpot in 2016 and $1.54 […]
How the popularity of US holidays varies by generation
In the United States, finding balance between working arduously at a job and meeting obligations to loved ones—not to mention finding time for a healthy social life and personal time—proves to be a perpetual balancing act. Perhaps that’s why U.S. holidays are such a cornerstone in people’s personal and professional lives. From religious holidays like […]
These skilled trades jobs pay more than $50K
When the COVID-19 pandemic began and people were suddenly spending more time at home, many started looking at repairs and renovations they’d put off. For employers and commercial building owners, having fewer workers in the office made it an ideal time to schedule renovations and other structural improvements without disrupting business. Though the timing seemed […]
Most popular baby names for boys the year you were born
One of the most stressful decisions new parents face is choosing the perfect name for their newborns. First names rarely get changed after being assigned and carry with them a wide range of meanings and associations. This creates a lot of pressure on expectant parents to pick the perfect moniker for their little ones. Perhaps […]
Most popular baby names for girls the year you were born
People can follow trends throughout time by looking at how fashion and music change—and the reasons why. But another way of observing changes in society is by analyzing the names that parents give to their newborn babies. Of course, people name their children for different reasons, but the most common influences include religion, popular culture, […]
T.F. Green Airport among US airports with the most delays
Frequent fliers and first-time passengers dread arriving at airports only to discover their flights have been delayed—or worse, canceled. Even a delay of one hour can throw a journey into disarray, causing passengers to miss connecting flights or the meetings they were flying out to catch in the first place. There are five basic kinds […]
Coronet to leave IYRS, Mystic Seaport and Museum to restore the 1885 Schooner Yacht
Coronet, which has been under restoration at IYRS School of Technology and Trades since 1995, is leaving Newport. The Henry B. du Pont Preservation Shipyard at Mystic Seaport Museum is preparing to receive a massive restoration project later this month, according to a press release today from IYRS. Coronet, the 1885 schooner, and what may be considered […]
Why was I given a provisional ballot?
Why was I given a provisional ballot? Provisional ballots are issued to voters at a polling location when there are eligibility questions that prevent them from casting a regular ballot on Election Day. “They are a fail-safe method to ensure that everyone who is registered to vote gets to cast a ballot,” says Charles Stewart […]
Road Report: Schedule of lane closures and road construction projects (Nov. 5 – 12)
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 November 6 – 12, 2022 Newport Claiborne Pell Bridge: There are currently no lane closures planned […]
Man convicted of forcing women into prostitution sentenced
BOSTON (AP) — A Rhode Island man who authorities say forced multiple women with drug dependencies into prostitution and used violence and starvation to control them has been sentenced to 18 years in prison. Ronald Hall, 48, of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, used force, threats and coercion to traffic five victims in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, […]
Powerball jackpot increases to $1.6 billion
The estimated Powerball jackpot for the Saturday, November 5, drawing has increased to a world record-breaking prize of $1.6 billion, with an estimated cash option of $782.4 million, according to Rhode Island Lottery. The Saturday night drawing will be the 40th Powerball drawing since the jackpot was last won on August 3 in Pennsylvania. Currently, the longest jackpot […]
Bold Point Park Groundbreaking – Concert pavilion expected to open in 2024
East Providence town officials including Mayor Bob DaSilva joined Governor Dan McKee and renowned concert promoter Don Law for a groundbreaking ceremony at Bold Point Park Friday morning November 4. The seasonal concert venue is being upgraded to a full-size amphitheater that is expected to be completed in 2024. The new facility will be modeled […]
Child & Family’s 39th Annual Taste of Newport was a great success
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Kittens available for adoption in Providence
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