The Newport Harbormaster’s Office has announced that they will be accepting applications for dinghy and kayak rack spaces at King Park and Willow Street dinghy racks starting February 1st and ending on February 28th. The spaces will be filled through a lottery system, with a drawing taking place on March 10th at 9 a.m. at […]
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Wind Advisory issued for Southern Rhode Island, Cape Cod, and the Islands
The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Newport County, Rhode Island and surrounding areas. The advisory is in effect from 9 PM on Wednesday, January 26th to 9 AM EST on Thursday, January 27th. During this time, residents can expect south winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 […]
Flood Watch issued for Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Rhode Island and southeastern portions of Massachusetts, effective from Wednesday evening through Thursday morning. The watch is due to the potential for flooding caused by a combination of heavy rain and snowmelt. Residents in the affected areas should be aware that excessive runoff may result […]
Adoptable Pet of the Week: Kingsley and Koko, a bonded pair of Sugar Gliders
Meet Kingsley and Koko, this week’s adoptable pets of the week. Kingsley and Koko are a bonded pair of Sugar gliders. For those not familiar with Sugar gliders, they are small, marsupial mammals native to Australia, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. They are known for their ability to glide through the air using a specialized […]
What’s On The Agenda: Cliff Walk Commission to meet on Jan. 31
The Cliff Walk Commission, which is charged with overseeing the maintainence, operations, and activities of the City of Newport’s historic Cliff Walk, will host its next meeting on January 31 at 4:30 pm in the Rotary Room of the Newport Public Library. The Newport Cliff Walk Commission is comprised of 5 members, each appointed to three-year staggered terms […]
Valerie June partners with Newport Festivals Foundation to donate instruments and books to music programs in Tennessee and Mississippi
Valerie June, a Grammy-nominated musician from Tennessee, has partnered with Newport Festivals Foundation, the organization behind the Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals, Third Man Books, and Gibson, to donate instruments and books to music programs in Tennessee and Mississippi. On January 29, 30, and 31, Valerie and illustrator Marcela Avelar will be traveling to different organizations to read her […]
Gyms that survived pandemic steadily get back in shape
By MAE ANDERSON AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — One day in January, a once-regular customer at Fuel Training Studio in Newburyport, Massachusetts, stopped in to take a “shred” class. She hadn’t stepped foot in the gym since before the pandemic. The customer told owners Julie Bokat and Jeanne Carter that she had been […]
Coolidge named Harvard’s Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Jennifer Coolidge, who saw a career resurgence following her Emmy-winning turn as Tanya McQuoid-Hunt in the acclaimed HBO series “The White Lotus,” was named the 2023 Woman of the Year by Harvard University’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals on Tuesday. The Pudding is the oldest theatrical organization in the nation and one of […]
Ranking: The healthiest states for seniors
To determine which states are most and least healthy for senior populations, Stacker consulted America’s Health Rankings’ 2022 Senior Report, where public health researchers analyzed metrics of senior health for every state, ranging from nursing home quality to preventable hospitalizations. The report was released in 2023. Although the numbers in certain categories changed drastically in […]
Greenwich Odeum to celebrate Ken Shane with screening of ‘The Last Waltz’ Feb. 3
Ken Shane, who passed away in November 2022 was a talented musician, DJ, writer, promoter and champion of great music. To celebrate his life, the Greenwich Odeum is presenting one of Ken’s favorite movies, The Last Waltz, the legendary final concert from Martin Scorsese and The Band that was held on Thanksgiving eve, November 25, […]
Rhode Island man gets life sentence in death of girlfriend
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A Rhode Island man accused of running over and killing his on-and-off girlfriend during an argument has been sentenced to life in prison. James Grilli, 39, was sentenced on Monday after pleading no contest to second-degree murder and leaving the scene in the 2020 death of Erika Belcourt, according to a […]
Here’s how many households spend over half their income on rent in every state
It is no secret that millennials and many Americans are forgoing homeownership in favor of renting—but whether that saves money or wastes it largely depends on how long a household intends to stay there. Since 1981 the government has defined people spending more than 30% of their income on housing as “cost-burdened,” while those spending […]
Results released in girl’s request for DNA evidence of Santa
CUMBERLAND, R.I. (AP) — The Rhode Island Department of Health says it was not able “to definitively confirm or refute the presence of Santa” in a young girl’s home after she requested to have a partially eaten cookie and a couple of gnawed-on carrot sticks tested for DNA to see if Santa Claus is real. The […]
Gold rush: How college athletes in different sports make money in the Wild West of name, image, and likeness deals
When the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in June 2021 that college athletes had a right to profit from their image, it whipped athletes, brands, and donors into a frenzy akin to the California Gold Rush. One day after student-athletes legally could earn from their name, image, and likeness (NIL), brands sent at least 1,000 deals […]
QUORUS: New LGBTQIA+ Chorus launches in Newport
The Choral Collective of Newport County (CCNC) today announced the formation of QUORUS, the first LGBTQIA+ chorus in Newport. The goal of QUORUS is to empower and amplify the voices of the LGBTQIA+ community in Newport County, providing a safe and inclusive environment for singers of all backgrounds, races, and genders, according to the CCNC. […]
Gale Watch in effect for Narragansett Bay from Wednesday evening through Friday morning
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Gale Watch for Narragansett Bay and Boston Harbor, beginning Wednesday evening and lasting through Friday morning. In addition, a Small Craft Advisory remains in effect until 7 AM EST this morning. According to the NWS, strong winds with gusts up to 40 kt and waves of 4 […]
Second bank employee admits role in $330,000 bank fraud scheme
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As Tax Filing season kicks off today, Senator Reed highlights free tax prep assistance for Rhode Islanders
Today is the first day of the 2023 tax filing season, and U.S. Senator Jack Reed is highlighting a number of free resources available to help Rhode Islanders file with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and take advantage of available tax credits to save money this year. According to the IRS, more than 168 million individual 2022 […]
South County legislators focused on environment, school funding, veterans
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Homes have spent fewer and fewer days on the market over the past five years. In summer 2021—peak season for residential real estate activity—the typical home in the U.S. sold in just 36 days, according to data from the St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank. The typical home took twice as long to sell in summer […]
New England states getting hit by latest winter storm
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Many schools tout their high average GPAs, beautiful campuses, or competitive admission rates. However, few can boast a rich campus social life as a truly distinguishing feature. While academic rigor is arguably one of the most important facets of college life, four years of all work and no play can take a tremendous toll on […]
How gas prices have changed in Rhode Island in the last week
Gas prices have risen in cities around the country over the past week as demand for fuel picked up around the U.S. thanks to higher-than-usual temperatures. “With the cost of oil hitting $80 a barrel, there is a lot of upward pressure on gas prices at the moment,” AAA spokesperson Andrew Gross said in a […]
Rhode Island Department of State launches Address Confidentiality Program
Expanded program enables victims of domestic violence, other crimes to protect their home address
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore today announced the launch of Rhode Island’s Address Confidentiality Program, a mail-forwarding program designed to protect the home addresses of victims of domestic violence.
“I am proud to launch the Address Confidentiality Program and offer these critical supports to the members of our community who have survived domestic violence and other crimes,” said Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore. “This program will help protect survivors’ personal information and enable them to continue to participate in civic life and other essential business. I encourage all eligible individuals who are interested in the program to apply.”??
The Rhode Island Department of State previously offered a similar program for voting purposes only. Through legislation passed in 2022, sponsored by then-Representative Amore and Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Dawn Euer, the program has now been expanded to provide mail-forwarding services.
“This program will make safe participation in public life possible for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other abuse, supporting these survivors as they build their futures,” said Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Dawn Euer (D-Dist. 13, Newport, Jamestown). “I am proud to have sponsored this legislation, and I thank the Secretary of State’s office for their partnership in implementing this program.”
Program participants will receive a unique identification number and the Address Confidentiality Program Post Office Box address, which can be used as the participant’s substitute address. All first-class, registered, and certified mail received through the Post Office Box on the participant’s behalf will be forwarded to the participant by the Rhode Island Department of State.
“The RICADV envisions a future that is free from violence for all, including survivors of domestic abuse in Rhode Island. When survivors spoke out and shared their stories and need for safety, we were proud that Rhode Islanders listened, and legislators acted,” said Lucy Rios, Executive Director of the Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence. “The Address Confidentiality Program provides much-needed protections for survivors and their children who need to feel safe and secure in their new homes after relocating.”
The program is available to victims of domestic violence who have had to move or are planning to move to a new location for safety reasons. Other people living in the same household as the victim, such as children, parents, partners, or siblings, may also be eligible to participate.
Full eligibility information and application materials are available online at www.sos.ri.gov/AddressConfidentialityProgram, or by mail, fax, phone, or email from the Rhode Island Department of State. Assistance completing the application is available through the Rhode Island Department of State as well as partner agencies, including the Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
To learn more about the Address Confidentiality Program, visit www.sos.ri.gov/AddressConfidentialityProgram.
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El Departamento de Estado de Rhode Island lanza un programa de confidencialidad de direcciones
El programa ampliado permite a las víctimas de violencia doméstica y otros delitos proteger su dirección residencial
PROVIDENCE, RI – El Secretario de Estado Gregg M. Amore anunció hoy el lanzamiento del Programa de Confidencialidad de Direcciones de Rhode Island, un programa de reenvío de correo postal diseñado para proteger las direcciones residenciales de las víctimas de violencia doméstica.
“Estoy orgulloso de lanzar el Programa de Confidencialidad de Direcciones y ofrecer este apoyo fundamental a los miembros de nuestra comunidad que han sobrevivido a la violencia doméstica y otros delitos”, dijo el Secretario de Estado Gregg M. Amore. “Este programa ayudará a proteger la información personal de los sobrevivientes y les permitirá seguir participando en la vida cívica y en otras actividades esenciales. Recomiendo a todas las personas que cumplan con los requisitos y estén interesadas en el programa que lo soliciten”.
El Departamento de Estado de Rhode Island ofreció anteriormente un programa similar solo para fines de votación. A través de la legislación aprobada en el 2022, patrocinado por el entonces Representante Amore y Directora del Comité Jurídico del Senado, la Senadora Dawn Euer, el programa se ha ampliado ahora para proporcionar servicios del reenvío de correo postal.
“Este programa hará posible la participación de forma segura en la vida pública para los supervivientes de la violencia doméstica, agresión sexual y otros abusos, apoyando a estos sobrevivientes a medida que construyen sus futuros”, dijo la Directora del Comité Jurídico del Senado, la Senadora Dawn Euer (D-Dist. 13, Newport, Jamestown). “Estoy orgullosa de haber patrocinado esta legislación, y agradezco a la oficina del Secretario de Estado por su colaboración en la implementación de este programa”.
Los participantes del programa recibirán un número de identificación único y la dirección del apartado de correos del Programa de Confidencialidad de Direcciones, el cual podrá utilizarse como dirección sustitutiva del participante. Todo el correo de primera clase, registrado y certificado que se reciba a través del apartado de correos en nombre del participante será reenviado a mismo por el Departamento de Estado de Rhode Island.
“La Coalición de Rhode Island Contra la Violencia Doméstica, RICADV por sus siglas en inglés, ve un futuro libre de violencia para todos, incluidos los sobrevivientes de abuso doméstico en Rhode Island. Cuando los sobrevivientes hablaron y compartieron sus historias y sus necesidades de seguridad, nos sentimos orgullosos de que los habitantes de Rhode Island escucharan y los legisladores actuaran”, dijo Lucy Ríos, Directora Ejecutiva de la Coalición de Rhode Island contra la Violencia Doméstica. “El Programa de Confidencialidad de Direcciones proporciona protecciones muy necesarias para los sobrevivientes y sus hijos que necesitan sentirse seguros y protegidos en sus nuevos hogares después de mudarse”.
El programa está disponible para las víctimas de violencia doméstica que hayan tenido que mudarse o estén planeando mudarse a un nuevo lugar por razones de seguridad. También pueden participar otras personas que vivan en el mismo hogar que la víctima, como hijos, padres, parejas o hermanos.
La información completa sobre la elegibilidad y los materiales de solicitud están disponibles a través de nuestra página web www.sos.ri.gov/AddressConfidentialityProgram o por correo, fax, teléfono o correo electrónico directamente desde el Departamento de Estado de Rhode Island. El Departamento de Estado de Rhode Island ofrece asistencia para cumplimentar la solicitud, así como las agencias asociadas, incluida la Coalición de Rhode Island contra la Violencia Doméstica.
Para obtener más información sobre el Programa de Confidencialidad de Direcciones, visite www.sos.ri.gov/AddressConfidentialityProgram.
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Feds deny emergency call to slow ships, ease whale strikes
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The U.S. government has denied a request from a group of environmental organizations to immediately apply proposed ship-speed restrictions in an effort to save a vanishing species of whale. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is considering new rules designed to stop large ships from colliding with North Atlantic right whales. The whales […]
