Sen. Linda Ujifusa, a member of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, is taking aim at the high cost of prescription drugs with two bills that protect Rhode Island patients and taxpayers from the harmful activities of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), private corporations that work on behalf of insurers and make enormous revenues in […]
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Tom Hanks named Harvard’s 2023 commencement speaker
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Two-time Academy Award winning actor Tom Hanks was named the principal speaker at Harvard’s commencement on May 25, the Ivy League university announced Tuesday. Hanks, 66, has appeared in almost 100 films. Nominated for an Oscar six times, he won best actor for “Philadelphia” in 1993 and “Forrest Gump” the following […]
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Paul Newman’s camp for sick kids rises from the ashes
By PAT EATON-ROBB Associated Press ASHFORD, Conn. (AP) — Amarey Brookshire was devastated when she heard about the fire at the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp for seriously ill children — her camp. The February 2021 blaze destroyed much of the retreat in the woods of eastern Connecticut, which was founded by the late […]
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How gas prices have changed in the Providence Metro area in the last week
While all is not necessarily calm on the homefront, U.S. consumers are still enjoying lower gas prices this week than the one prior. A gallon of regular gas was $3.44 on average Monday, March 20, according to AAA. Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Providence-Fall River-Warwick (RI only) metro area using data from AAA. […]
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Linda Villarosa, Deborah Cohen among Lukas prize winners
NEW YORK (AP) — Linda Villarosa’s “Under the Skin,” an exploration of racism’s impact on the American healthcare system, and Deborah Cohen’s history of a network of journalists who confronted fascism before World War II, “Last Call at the Hotel Imperial,” were among the winners of awards announced Tuesday by the J. Anthony Lukas Prize Project. […]
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Adoptable Dog of the Week: Paco
Meet your new best friend, Paco – this week’s adoptable dog of the week! Paco, who is available for adoption at the Potter League for Animals in Middletown, is a 1-year-old male shepherd/mix. “Paco is what we call a trip! He’s a super funny doggo. He’s always in happy mode, and he’s eager to show […]
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Providence College begins national search for their next men’s basketball coach
In a press release today, Providence College President Rev. Kenneth R. Sicard, O.P. and Athletics Director Steve Napolillo that the College will begin a national search for a men’s basketball coach. The new coach will replace Ed Cooley, who resigned earlier today. Cooley coached the Friars for 12 seasons and posted a 242-153 mark. It has been […]
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The Ocean Race: Back up to speed
The four IMOCAs pushing east through the southern latitudes of the Pacific Ocean are seeing better speeds today, following a weekend of light winds. Racing along the ice exclusion limit at 52-degrees south, the teams are in 15 to 25 knots of wind, and average speeds are back up near 20 knots. And it is still incredibly, impossibly close racing – […]
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State Senator Sandra Cano announces run for Congress
Senator Sandra Cano announced today that she is running for Rhode Island’s First Congressional seat. Sandra Cano. Photo Credit: Rhode Island General Assembly David Cicilline, who currently represents Rhode Island’s First Congressional District, announced in February that he will step down to lead the Rhode Island Foundation, effective June 1. In a press release, she says she […]
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How gas prices have changed in Rhode Island in the last week
Prices at the pump have held steady over the last week as financial turmoil dealt a blow to markets. A gallon of gas was $3.46 on average, according to AAA gas price data. Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Rhode Island. Gas prices are as of March 17. Demand for gasoline has held steady […]
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Boston celebrates at a chilly St. Patrick’s Day parade
BOSTON (AP) — Boston held its St. Patrick’s Day parade on Sunday, an event Mayor Michelle Wu called one of the biggest events of the year for the city and a day for bringing people together. Boston is home to one of the country’s largest Irish enclaves, and the parade typically draws about 1 million […]
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Brown University among 50 most selective colleges in America
While there is no shortage of exceptional colleges in the United States, there are millions of gifted kids across the nation jockeying for limited seats at some of America’s top universities every year. Parents often go to great financial lengths to send their children to some of the nation’s most prestigious schools, the likes of […]
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20 American foods that raise eyebrows outside of the US
What exactly is American food? It can sometimes be a challenge to define because of the country’s expansive landscape and diversity, all of which contribute to the national cuisine. Hamburgers, milkshakes, and apple pies easily qualify as typical “American” food—food that can be easily acquired and is enjoyed at thousands of international McDonald’s locations. But […]
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Revolution Wind and Newport Shields Fleet 9 to partner on Sailing Community Education
Shields Fleet 9, which consists of 32 registered Shields class boats and over 400 members and supporters, is proud to announce a new partnership with Revolution Wind, a 50/50 joint venture between Ørsted and Eversource, in support of increasing the region’s commitment to clean energy resources. Fleet 9 represents the largest collection of one-design keelboat […]
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This Week’s Most Read What’sUpNewp Stories
The following are the most-read What’sUpNewp stories of the week, March 12 – 18, 2023.
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Newport Folk Festival adds Madison Cunningham to its 2023 lineup
The Newport Folk Festival today announced that Madison Cunningham has been added to the 2023 Newport Folk Festival lineup. Cunningham will perform at Fort Adams State Park on Sunday, July 30, 2023. Madison Cunningham is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist who first gained recognition for her virtuosic guitar playing and introspective songwriting. Born in 1996 in Orange […]
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Highlights From This Week At The General Assembly: Steps taken to improve education and housing
This week at the Rhode Island General Assembly, several bills were passed or introduced that could have significant impacts on the state. One of the most notable bills was introduced by Senator Roger A. Picard and seeks to amend the state constitution to guarantee “an equitable, adequate and meaningful education to each child.” If passed, […]
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Public meetings set on Newport Community Electricity
Newport residents interested in learning more about the City’s new electricity Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) program are being encouraged to attend any of a series of upcoming virtual and in-person information sessions. The meetings, which are being hosted by representatives from the City’s CCA consultant, Good Energy, are slated to kick off on Tuesday, March […]
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Spring Recycling Day returns to Easton’s Beach on April 22
By City of Newport In conjunction with the 54th anniversary of Earth Day, the City of Newport is inviting residents to take part in the return of its annual Spring Recycling Day on Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 8 a.m. to noon at Easton’s Beach, 175 Memorial Blvd. The annual event is specifically intended for “harder to recycle” items […]
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5 charts that show how productivity levels vary by state
The COVID-19 pandemic has driven an increase in productivity nationwide, even if that rise has been uneven from state to state. ClickUp used data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to compare productivity levels by state, based on business locations. The analysis looks closely at relationships between productivity, pay, and hours worked. Economists and institutions […]
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Newport County Weekend Weather Forecast: March 17 – 19
The weather forecast for this weekend in Newport is expected to be varied, with the possibility of some precipitation and strong winds. According to the National Weather Service, the area will experience mostly cloudy skies on Friday, with a high temperature of around 52 degrees. The light southeast wind in the morning is expected to […]
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Adoptable Cat of the Week: Mariana
Meet this week’s Adoptable Cat of the Week, Mariana – your new best friend! Available for adoption at the Potter League for Animals in Middletown, Mariana is a 15-year-old female Domestic Shorthair. “Mariana is an independent cat. She’s pretty much set in her ways, and she does not require too much attention,” the Potter League […]
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Flight attack raises questions about security, mental health
By MICHAEL CASEY and DAVID KOENIG Associated Press LEOMINSTER, Mass. (AP) — The music was blaring on a February afternoon when Francisco Torres stopped by a Massachusetts barbershop, proclaiming he was half-angel, half-devil. He wanted a dozen people to come outside the shop and shoot him with an automatic weapon stored in his car trunk. […]
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Counties where the most people work from home in each state
When the COVID-19 pandemic struck in early 2020, every task that could adapt to a remote activity did—fitness classes, happy hours, even doctor’s visits—and, crucially, the workday. But plenty stayed in-person, partly depending on the task or job. A Pew Research Center survey conducted in October 2020 found that 71% of people who could do […]
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Senate approves legislation to rename CCRI’s Newport campus in honor of former Senate President M. Teresa Paiva Weed
The Rhode Island Senate today approved legislation to rename the Community College of Rhode Island’s Newport campus in honor of former Senate President M. Teresa Paiva Weed. “Teresa is a trailblazer who has made a powerful, positive difference for our state, for her home community of Newport and for CCRI. Naming CCRI’s Newport campus in […]