With the longer days and busy sounds of springtime upon us, the Department of Environmental Management’s Division of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) has a whole new lineup of fun, educational programs for Rhode Islanders. Connect with the outdoors, learn new hunting and fishing skills, or put your peepers on some spring peepers in a nighttime […]
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Reading scores are on the decline—here’s what the Nation’s Report Card says
The National Assessment for Educational Progress is a standardized test given to all students in grades four, eight, and 12 to get a snapshot of how well students’ reading and other academic skills are developing. Scores range from 0 to 500, and expectations for scores rise steadily from one grade level to the next. The […]
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No one hurt when 2 United flights touch at Boston airport
BOSTON (AP) — Two flights scheduled to depart from Boston Logan International Airport on Monday morning made contact with each other near the gate area, federal aviation and airport officials said. United Airlines Flight 515 was being pushed back from the gate by a tow tug when its right wing struck the tail of United […]
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How much Americans spent on holiday shopping in 2022
The holiday season may be the most wonderful time of the year, but all the gifts, decorations, and travel can be rough on the wallet. In terms of consumer spending, only the back-to-school and back-to-college season outpaces winter holidays like Christmas and Hanukkah. To get a sense of just how well retailers performed during the […]
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Electric trucks are coming. Will the Northeast’s grid be ready for them?
by Lisa Prevost, Energy News Network March 6, 2023 While the Northeast is ramping up efforts to electrify the diesel-powered truck fleets that rumble through its major freight corridors, the region lacks a vision for what the increased electricity demand will mean for the grid and vehicle charging infrastructure. A new study headed up by […]
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Snow has been a no-show for some traditionally wintry cities
By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Growing up in New England, Leah Ofsevit’s most cherished childhood memories were blanketed in snow. She remembers running barefoot outside with her brother at the first sign of it, building snowmen and ice castles most winters, strapping on skis as a toddler. Ofsevit and her husband, Jeremy […]
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Biden reelection bid faces resistance from some Democrats
By STEVE PEOPLES AP National Political Writer LACONIA, N.H. (AP) — Steve Shurtleff was at Joe Biden’s side in 2019 when he filed papers in the New Hampshire State House to run for president. He repeatedly trekked across the state with Biden to court primary voters. And when Biden ultimately won the presidency, it was Shurtleff, then […]
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Windiest cities in America
In April 1934, the U.S. recorded its highest wind speed ever, a gust of 231 miles per hour at Mount Washington Observatory in New Hampshire. The Mount Washington weather station, situated at the highest point in New England, continues to record high wind speeds, averaging 35.8 miles per hour between 1984 and 2020. Wind is […]
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Trudeau Center to hold CD release party for Donald Torres new album March 31
The J. Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center in Warwick is holding a free record release and dance party on March 31 to celebrate client Donald Torres’s recently-released CD “The Man, The Myth, The Legend.” Trudeau welcomes the Rhode Island music and disability community to attend the party on March 31 from 6-9 p.m. at Trudeau’s 3445 Post Road Warwick location’s […]
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Biggest exports from Rhode Island
The U.S. trade deficit neared $1 trillion in 2022, hitting a record high. At the same time, total exports grew faster than imports, and select U.S. exports are experiencing particularly high surges. The war in Ukraine led many European countries to import U.S. oil as they largely stopped importing from Russia. U.S. farm exports surpassed […]
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Biggest exports from Vermont
The U.S. trade deficit neared $1 trillion in 2022, hitting a record high. At the same time, total exports grew faster than imports, and select U.S. exports are experiencing particularly high surges. The war in Ukraine led many European countries to import U.S. oil as they largely stopped importing from Russia. U.S. farm exports surpassed […]
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Biggest exports from Massachusetts
The U.S. trade deficit neared $1 trillion in 2022, hitting a record high. At the same time, total exports grew faster than imports, and select U.S. exports are experiencing particularly high surges. The war in Ukraine led many European countries to import U.S. oil as they largely stopped importing from Russia. U.S. farm exports surpassed […]
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This Week’s Most Read What’sUpNewp Stories
The following are the most-read What’sUpNewp stories of the week, February 26 – March 4, 2023.
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25 endangered animals that only live in America
The Endangered Species Act is a landmark conservation law that has brought wildlife threatened by habitat destruction, climate change, and other issues back from the brink of extinction; the iconic Bald Eagle is one of the most well-known examples. In 2019, the Trump Administration rolled back several major protections outlined in the Endangered Species Act. […]
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Touro Synagogue opens for the 2023 Tour Season on March 5
Touro Synagogue, a National Historic Site, opens for the 2023 Season on Sunday, March 5. Visit the oldest synagogue in the United States and learn why Touro Synagogue is an architectural masterpiece of the colonial era and why it stands as a symbol of religious freedom for all Americans. photo by Lew Keen During March […]
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Road Report: Schedule of lane closures and road construction projects (March 4 – 11)
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. Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority March 5 – 11, 2023 Newport Claiborne Pell BridgeThere are currently no lane closures planned […]
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Who will be appointed to Newport’s Planning Board? City Council to conduct interviews on March 8
Newport City Council is set to conduct interviews for applicants seeking appointments to the Planning Board, with the interviews scheduled to take place on March 8, 2023. The interviews will be held in the 2nd Floor Conference Room at Newport City Hall. The Council will be interviewing three candidates for the Planning Board – Margaret […]
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From housing to firearm safety: Highlights from this week at Rhode Island’s General Assembly
Rhode Island’s General Assembly has been busy this week, with legislators introducing several bills on issues ranging from housing to firearm safety. Here are some of the highlights: House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi announced a 14-bill package of legislation to address Rhode Island’s housing crisis. The bills aim to increase housing production and build upon […]
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Wet and windy weekend ahead for Newport
The National Weather Service’s detailed forecast for this weekend suggests that the Newport area will experience a range of weather conditions, including rain, snow, and wind. This afternoon, the region will experience increasing clouds, with a high temperature of around 42 degrees Fahrenheit. The wind will be relatively calm, starting from the north and eventually […]
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Maine lobstermen have slower year amid industry challenges
ROCKPORT, Maine (AP) — Fishers of Maine lobster, one of the most lucrative seafood species in the U.S., had a smaller haul during a year in which the industry battled surging fuel and bait prices, rebukes from key retailers and the looming possibility of new fishing restrictions. Maine lobster has exploded in value in recent […]
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Possible drug overdose suspected in two Middletown deaths
Two individuals were found dead at a residence on Prospect Avenue in Middletown on Tuesday evening. Middletown Police Department and Fire Department responded to the call at approximately 5:30 pm. Upon arrival at 222 Prospect Avenue, Middletown Police Department says that officers discovered the bodies of David Perry, aged 30, from Providence, and Jackee Dulin, […]
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Adoptable Cat of the Week: Bumper
Meet your new best friend, Bumper – this week’s adoptable cat of the week! Available for adoption at the Potter League for Animals in Middletown, Bumper is a 5-year-old male domestic shorthair. “This is Bumper, and he’s a mighty handsome man! He has the markings of an exotic wild cat, but he’s a pure domestic […]
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Speaker Shekarchi announces 14-bill package of housing legislation
House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi today announced a 14-bill package of legislation to address Rhode Island’s housing crisis. The bills being introduced today build upon housing packages that Speaker Shekarchi shepherded into law each of the last two years sessions by continuing his efforts to streamline housing development while increasing production. “Real change is never […]
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Rhode Island Blood Center declares Blood Emergency after snowstorm results in nearly 100 missed donations
Rhode Island Blood Center (RIBC) is declaring a blood emergency after New England saw its first major snowstorm of the winter season. This resulted in the loss of nearly 100 appointments due to lower donor turnout and canceled blood drives. On average, RIBC needs to collect 250 donations each day to help meet demand for the patients […]
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Close call, turbulent flight add to aviation safety concerns
By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer Federal officials have begun investigating a close call between planes in Boston, and they provided new details Thursday about a harrowing incident at an airport in Texas. The National Transportation Safety Board said it has not determined exactly how close a FedEx cargo plane passed over the top of […]