Beneath the vast surface of the world’s oceans lie an estimated 3 million shipwrecks, of which just an estimated 1% have been explored. From “Robinson Crusoe” to the “Pirates of the Caribbean,” shipwrecks have permeated popular culture via books and films and been a source of morbid fascination for generations. Indeed, with the resurgent popularity […]
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The Women’s Resource Center is on the move
By Jessica Walsh, Executive Director of Women’s Resource Center The Women’s Resource Center (WRC) was founded in 1977 and today serves the entire East Bay with activities that include education, advocacy, counseling, emergency housing and more. It has grown to meet the changing needs of this diverse community. Thousands of individuals and families are helped […]
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Best-performing Massachusetts stocks last week
Stacker compiled a list of the best-performing stocks in Massachusetts last week using data from IEX Cloud. Stocks are ranked by the highest percent price change from Feb. 17 to Feb. 24. Stocks headquartered in Massachusetts, listed on the Russell 3000, and a market cap over $5.0 billion on October 27th were considered. 40 stocks […]
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Here’s how much snow has fallen across Rhode Island: Feb. 27 – 28
The National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA released a public statement regarding the latest snowfall reports. The statement was issued on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at 4:34 pm. According to the report, Rhode Island has seen varying amounts of snowfall in different state regions. Public Information Statement National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 434 PM EST Tue […]
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Rep. Cortvriend bill would create a path for intellectually disabled to experience college
Rep. Terri Cortvriend has introduced legislation that would provide inclusive opportunities at state colleges for young people with intellectual disabilities or autism. The bill, which is modeled after a law enacted in neighboring Massachusetts in 2022, would allow students with intellectual disabilities age 18 to 22 — who are currently allowed to remain in high […]
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While California wearies of snowstorms, Northeast greets one
By JAE C. HONG, AMY TAXIN and MARK PRATT Associated Press RUNNING SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) — Jennifer Cobb and her husband planned on staying four days in their vacation rental in Southern California’s San Bernardino Mountains. But that stretched into a week as they were trapped by a relentless series of storms that has piled […]
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RIPTA to detour four routes due to winter storm
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced that four routes are on detour today, Tuesday, February 28, 2023 due to winter weather conditions. Routes 13, 14, 27, and 64 are currently on detour. Riders may expect some delays on all routes due to weather conditions and are advised to use extreme caution at bus stops due to decreased visibility and […]
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Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 7 pm; an additional 1 – 3″ of snow possible
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for several parts of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The advisory warns of snowfall and high winds that could make travel conditions dangerous, particularly during the morning and evening commutes. According to the advisory, the affected areas include Central Middlesex, Western and Eastern Essex, Western Norfolk, […]
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Final state emergencies winding down 3 years into pandemic
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s coronavirus emergency officially ends Tuesday, nearly three years after Gov. Gavin Newsom issued the nation’s first statewide stay-at-home order and just days after the state reached the grim milestone of 100,000 deaths related to the virus. As California’s emergency winds down, such declarations continue in just five […]
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Rhode Island, Massachusetts colleges have the highest graduation rates—here’s how every state compares
College graduation rates vary widely from one state to another; while 60% of enrolled students graduate in New Hampshire, in South Dakota the same percentage of people drop out before earning a degree. There are several reasons why students may not complete their four-year education. Many experience social isolation, anxiety, or depression. These conditions are […]
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Notable weather events from the year you were born
Devastating hurricanes, destructive wildfires, deadly heat, and widespread droughts: If it feels like extreme weather events are happening more and more these days, it’s because they are. Almost 100% of scientists agree the cause of the growing barrage of natural disasters is human-made climate change. The last seven years are the hottest on record; hurricanes […]
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Black empowerment council to advise Massachusetts governor
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed an executive order Monday creating a new panel tasked with advising the administration on ways to help support empowerment efforts in the state’s Black community. The 33-member Governor’s Advisory Council on Black Empowerment held its first closed-door meeting at the Statehouse on […]
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Bill to control outdoor cats met with outstretched claws
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — A bill to make Maine’s animal trespass law apply to cats swiftly ran up against opposition from cat lovers on Monday. Herding cats, it turns out, may be simpler than getting people to agree on how to keep them from roaming and killing birds. Rep. Vicki Doudera took great pains to point […]
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City of Newport issues parking ban ahead of Winter Storm
The City of Newport has issued a mandatory Parking Ban from 11 pm on Monday, February 27, through 12 pm on Tuesday, February 28, due to impending winter weather. To help facilitate the City’s snow removal efforts, Newport residents are being urged to take advantage of free parking at the Gateway Center, Mary Street, and Easton’s Beach parking lots […]
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McKee administration provides key updates related to upcoming winter storm
As Rhode Island prepares for the first significant winter storm of the season, the McKee Administration is providing key updates and tips reminding Rhode Islanders how to stay safe. A winter storm warning is in effect from Monday evening through Tuesday. The latest models predict that light snow will begin between 10:00 p.m. and midnight […]
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Massachusetts governor unveils $742 million tax relief plan
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Gov. Maura Healey unveiled a sweeping $742 million tax relief proposal Monday that she said would provide savings for families, renters, seniors, farmers, commuters and others. The measures, which Healey announced during a visit to a YMCA in Lynn, also include proposed changes to the tax code […]
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3 sent to prison for scamming older Rhode Island residents
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Three men have been sent to prison for their roles in a so-called grandparent scam that cheated more than a dozen Rhode Island residents between the ages of 79 and 94 out of more than $300,000 combined, federal prosecutors said. The defendants contacted the victims and pretended to be a relative […]
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Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County invites nominations for LeRoy White Soul & Conscience Award
The Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County (“ACA”) and the LeRoy White Family Foundation are now accepting nominations for the inaugural LeRoy White Soul & Conscience Award. The $4,000 award will be given annually to a musician of any age or situation whose life and/or art contributes to and connects the community. Musicians may […]
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MVYRADIO announces 3rd Annual Night Out For Nonprofits
By MVYRADIO On Saturday, March 25th, the Island community is invited to the PA Club in Oak Bluffs for the Third Annual “MVYRADIO Night Out For Nonprofits.” MVYRADIO is again holding a party to celebrate the organizations and the people who care for and support this community. WMVY will be providing a great night of […]
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National Weather Service issues Winter Weather Advisory for Newport, Bristol, Block Island
In the midst of a relatively mild winter, Rhode Islanders are being warned to brace themselves for a potentially treacherous commute on Tuesday. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Bristol, Newport, and Block Island, which will be in effect from 9 pm on Monday until 7 pm on Tuesday. According […]
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Casinos and consulting? Pandemic spurs tribes to diversify
By SUSAN HAIGH Associated Press MASHANTUCKET, Conn. (AP) — When the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut for three months in 2020, its owners, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, had to reckon with decades of relying heavily on gambling as the tribe’s main source of revenue. “The fact that the casino revenues went […]
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How gas prices have changed in Rhode Island in the last week
On the one-year anniversary of Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, Iowa, Tennessee New Jersey and Wisconsin saw the largest overall dips in gas prices compared to the week prior. A gallon of gas was $3.39 on average, according to AAA gas price data. Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Rhode Island. Gas prices are […]
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National Weather Services issues Hazardous Weather Outlook
The National Weather Service issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook at 4:58 AM EST on Sunday, February 26th for Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and northern Connecticut. According to the forecast, no hazardous weather is expected for today and tonight. However, residents in the affected areas are advised to stay vigilant as the outlook suggests that a plowable […]
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3-5″ of snow is possible on Monday night
You may want to prepare for a potential snowstorm this week as the National Weather Forecast predicts snowfall on Monday night and into Tuesday morning. According to the forecast, Monday will see increasing clouds with a high near 38, and a chance of snow after 5 pm. The wind is expected to start from the […]
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Could 2023 be the year offshore wind energy takes off in the US?
On Feb. 22, the Biden administration announced the first auction of offshore wind leases in the Gulf of Mexico. The Gulf Coast, which has been home to numerous offshore oil and gas wells, could provide clean power to 1.3 million homes by the end of this decade. It’s the latest in a recent expansion of […]