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Educational expert working with Middletown to improve, upgrade schools
By Matt Sheley, Town of Middletown On Election Day 2022, local voters overwhelmingly approved regionalization and new school buildings. Although Newport residents ultimately scuttled that plan by less than 400 votes, amid the success in Middletown, there was one persistent question from critics: How does this benefit children educationally? Enter Manuel Cordero. The founder and […]
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Ranking presidents over the past 8 decades by their final approval rating
Presidential approval ratings are constantly monitored—from the inauguration and transfer of power between administrations to each chief executive’s last day in office—in order to gauge popularity. Job approval ratings are a simple metric on how Americans judge the commander in chief at any given time. Approval numbers can vary widely throughout a president’s term. Polling […]
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How gun commerce has changed in Vermont since 2010
Gun sales and ownership have been hotly debated topics in the U.S. for decades, with many interested parties vying to be heard. The 1994 federal assault weapons ban was vigorously lobbied against by the National Rifle Association and other gun rights groups, which argued that the legislation violated the Second Amendment. When the ban expired […]
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Billy Strings is returning to Newport for Newport Folk Festival
The 2023 Newport Folk Festival is shaping up to be great, with today’s announcement that Billy Strings, the renowned bluegrass virtuoso, will be returning to Newport! Billy Strings, who is scheduled to perform on Sunday, July 30 at Fort Adams State Park, is an American bluegrass guitarist and singer who has been active in the […]
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Eugene Lee, award-winning Broadway, ‘SNL’ set designer, dies
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Eugene Lee, the six-time Emmy Award-winning production designer for “Saturday Night Live” who won three Tony Awards for his Broadway sets, including the complicated, greenified Emerald City of “Wicked,” has died. He was 83. Lee died Tuesday in Providence, Rhode Island, said Trinity Repertory Company, […]
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Black Point to get improved hiking trails thanks to DEM and TNC Project
The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) are partnering to improve the coastal access trails at Black Point, a popular destination for anglers, hikers, birdwatchers, and sightseers overlooking Narragansett Bay. Set to begin in March, weather permitting, the $90,000 project aims to limit erosion on parts of the frequently used rutted […]
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Pizza Poll: Who serves up your favorite locally-owned pizza in Newport County?
Since National Pizza Day is today (February 9), we’re celebrating Newport County’s locally-owned pizza spots and giving you a chance to win a $20 gift certificate toward your favorite Newport County pizza. Whether you like traditional Margherita, Neopolitan-style, or all the toppings, you’ll find many styles of America’s favorite fast food at Newport County’s pizzerias and restaurants […]
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Don’t underestimate Cupid – he’s not the chubby cherub you associate with Valentine’s Day
Debbie Felton, UMass Amherst Ah, Valentine’s Day: that Hallmark holiday of greeting cards and chocolates, its bloody origins almost entirely forgotten over the last 2,000 years! What began as a Christian feast day honoring two or three early Christian martyrs – the original “Valentines” – is now associated with flocks of winged cherubic Cupids, whose […]
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Potter League for Animals launches their annual P.S. I Love You Pet Calendar Photo Contest
Back for its 7th year, the Potter League for Animals’ “P.S. I Love You Pet Calendar Photo Contest” raises funds for our vital services, which include animal sheltering and adoptions, veterinary care, wellness clinics, pet food pantry, education programs for youth and adults, spay and neuter services, and so much more!It’s easy to participate! Submit your favorite photo of […]
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The pandemic missing: The kids who didn’t go back to school
By BIANCA VÁZQUEZ TONESS and SHARON LURYE Associated Press She’d be a senior right now, preparing for graduation in a few months, probably leading her school’s modern dance troupe and taking art classes. Instead, Kailani Taylor-Cribb hasn’t taken a single class in what used to be her high school since the height of the coronavirus […]
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Newport City Council looks to Accessory Dwelling Units as one way to alleviate housing shortage
The Newport City Council, recognizing that housing is a critical issue in the city, tonight voted to direct various city agencies to develop standards by which the city can expand its housing stock by approving the development of Accessory Dwelling Units. The state legislature, in the last legislative session, enacted enabling legislation that allows cities […]
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Bipartisan legislation introduced at the Rhode Island State House would lower prescription drug costs
Representative David Morales and House Minority Leader Michael Chippendale have introduced a new piece of bipartisan legislation in the Rhode Island state house with the aim of lowering the cost of prescription drugs. The new bill, numbered 2023 H-5350, aims to limit the out-of-pocket expenses of specialty prescription drugs for insured people to $150 per […]
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Middletown thanks Police Chief Kewer for service – welcomes back Pesare as new Chief
By Matt Sheley, Town of Middletown The Town of Middletown is saying “Goodbye” to one police chief and welcoming back another. Late last month, Police Chief William Kewer informed the town he wanted to go in a different direction with his career and would not renew his contract when it expired. Kewer — who’s served […]
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Newport School Superintendent’s Community Update: Feb. 8
Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain shared the following message for Newport parents, families, and staff on Wednesday, February 8, 2023.
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Town of Middletown: New School Bond looks like it’s heading to a May 2 Special Election
By Matt Sheley The Town Council is seeking approval for a $190 million bond for a new middle-high school bond. Following a lengthy discussion Monday night in Town Hall, the council voted unanimously to ask the General Assembly to okay enabling legislation to clear the way for a special election on May 2. Acknowledging the […]
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Local teen selected to showcase musical talents at National Boys & Girls Club of America’s Conference
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County today announced that teen member Nate Powers will take the stage and perform at the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s 117th annual national conference this May. Nate, a senior at the Met School in Newport, will showcase his musical talents to 2,500 attendees and VIPs in […]
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In new role, Sanders demands answers from Starbucks’ Schultz
By MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — As Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders settles into his new role as chairman of the Senate committee that oversees health and labor issues, he says some corporations “should be nervous.” And the longtime liberal crusader’s first target is Howard Schultz, the interim CEO of Starbucks who has aggressively fought […]
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Brandi Carlile, Trey Anastasio Band, and Stick Figure to headline 2023 Levitate Music And Arts Festival
Levitate Music and Arts Festival today announced the lineup for its 2023 festival, which is scheduled to take place July 7 – 9 at the Marshfield Fairgrounds in Marshfield, Massachusetts. This year’s lineup will feature 9x Grammy winner Brandi Carlile, Trey Anastasio, Stick Figure, Celisse, Ziggy Marley, Goose, Rebelution, Peach Pit, The Heavy Heavy, Lucius, […]
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Black History Month: RI’s Greatest African American Musicians
From Opera to Doo-Wop to Jazz, African-American artists have contributed enormously to Rhode Island’s musical heritage. As part of our celebration of Black History Month, we’re introducing you to a few Rhode Islanders who paved the way. For more, check out the videos in the story below and visit the Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame […]
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Irish in America: Portsmouth Free Public Library to host a musical celebration on March 8
A musical celebration of the “Irish in America” is set to take place at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, March 8, at the Portsmouth Free Public Library. This event promises to be a journey of music, laughter, and storytelling as Mary King, Cathy Clasper-Torch, and Dan Lanier come together to delight the audience with their unique […]
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CVS buying spree continues with $10.6B Oak Street deal
By TOM MURPHY AP Health Writer CVS Health is plunging deeper into primary care services, buying primary care provider Oak Street Health for approximately $10.6 billion. The drugstore chain said Wednesday it would pay $39 per share in cash for each share of Oak Street in a deal expected to close this year. Oak Street […]
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Vermont gas utility sees geothermal as a part of its carbon-cutting portfolio
by Lisa Prevost, Energy News Network Vermont’s only natural gas company is exploring possible sites for its first fossil-fuel-free, networked geothermal project, a heating and cooling technology that could be a natural fit for a company already skilled at designing and constructing piping systems. “It’s a near-perfect overlay of our current business model,” said Richard […]
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Adoptable Cat of the Week: Applejack
Meet your new best friend, Applejack – this week’s Adoptable Cat of the Week! Available for adoption at the Potter League for Animals in Middletown, Applejack is a 5-year-old female Domestic Medium Shorthair. “Applejack is a beautiful little Tortie cat. She’s simply a sweetie, and she’s looking for a home to call her own, and […]
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U2’s Bono, family of Tyre Nichols’ among Jill Biden’s guests
Rock star Bono, the family of Tyre Nichols and the 26-year-old who disarmed a gunman in last month’s Monterey Park, California, shooting were among the featured guests sitting alongside first lady Jill Biden at Tuesday’s State of the Union address. The guests were invited “because they personify issues or themes” Biden addressed in the speech or […]