The University of New Hampshire has released its Dean’s List for the Fall 2022 semester, and fifteen students from Newport County are among those on the list. Those local students earning the Highest Honors are; Julia Cotsonas of Jamestown, who is Majoring in Undeclared. Sage Manning of Portsmouth, who is Majoring in Communication. Those local […]
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Hardest college to get into in every state
It is conventional wisdom that having a college education can be an enormous advantage in terms of furthering your career. With a college degree, you’re likely to make more money, get improved health and retirement benefits, and may find better career opportunities. Going to a selective school is considered by many to be an even […]
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Del’s Lemonade franchise, a Middletown deli, a profitable sandwich shop, and other businesses that are currently for sale in Rhode Island
The latest business and commercial listings show all kinds of businesses currently for sale in Rhode Island. Reasons for selling, when provided, typically do not mention economic hardship, but more often involve the owner retiring or not having time to actively run the business. The names and locations are generally left out, but there are […]
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Meet Dee-Dee: The tri-legged German Shepherd Mix who loves life
This week’s Adoptable Dog of the Week is Dee-Dee, a 1-year-3-month-old female German Shepherd mix who is available for adoption from the Potter League for Animals in Middletown. Despite being a “tripod”, Dee-Dee is a lively and energetic pup who loves going for walks in the woods and trips to the beach. Dee-Dee is a […]
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Tiverton student named to Fall 2022 Provost’s List at Hofstra University
Hofstra University has released its Provost’s List for the Fall 2022 semester, and a student from Newport County has made the list. Rebecca Vaillancourt, of Tiverton, earned a perfect 4.0 GPA during the Fall 2022 semester, earning a spot on the Provost’s List at Hofstra University. Rebecca’s major is Criminology. Hofstra University is an internationally ranked […]
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UN Secretary-General: “Ending the ocean emergency is a race we must win”
By The Ocean Race ‘Ending the ocean emergency is a race we must win, and working as one, it is a race we can win’ – this was the powerful message from United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres at The Ocean Race Summit Mindelo, held in Cabo Verde, earlier today. Opening the event, he said: “We gather on […]
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Three local students land on Hofstra University’s Fall 2022 Dean’s List
Hofstra University recently named its Fall 2022 Dean’s List, and three students from Newport County were among those being recognized for their outstanding academic achievement. Those local students who made the list are Lucy Botelho of Newport, whose major is Spanish; Alec Darminio of Portsmouth, whose major is Journalism; and Jordan Miner of Newport, whose […]
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Jerry Frear: What does self-care look like?
Having previously defined what Self-care is, what does a self-care practice looks like. Each person is unique and their self-care practice is going to be different. It will encompass actions that are specific to the individual but all practices will share several characteristics. The practice of practice is about intentionally and consistently doing a set […]
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Senator Whitehouse visits Ukraine, joins bipartisan effort to hold Russia accountable for war crimes
A bipartisan delegation of U.S. senators, led by Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) returned from Ukraine, where they met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal to discuss ways to encourage Ukraine’s victory against Russia’s brutal and unjust invasion, and to coordinate about legal accountability for Russia’s […]
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Counties with the most emergency shelters in Rhode Island
As climate change drives weather to greater extremes, and devastating hurricanes, wildfires, droughts, and blizzards preoccupy an increasing number of Americans, it is hard to avoid comparing the reality of everyday news coverage to the computer-generated images seen in disaster movies. Over the last 50 years, natural disasters have become five times more common due […]
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Gas Crisis: Can it happen again?
It was four years ago when the gas stopped flowing to thousands of Newport and Middletown households and businesses. The frigid temperatures forced many families to flee the island, pipes burst and local officials were searching for answers. It didn’t take long for officials to place blame on a system failure, rather than extraordinary cold […]
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The top 10 most-read What’sUpNewp stories of the week
During this weekly recap, we take a look back at the articles that captured the attention of our readers. From politics to entertainment, these are the 10 stories that were most read on our website over the past seven days.
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Clean Ocean Access to host third installment of ‘The Land to Sea Speaker Series’
By Clean Ocean Access Clean Ocean Access (COA), a nonprofit organization with the vision of A Clean, Healthy Ocean that is Accessible to All, launches the third installment of The Land to Sea Speaker Series, supported by the Southeast New England Program (SNEP). The Land to Sea Speaker Series was created to inform and educate […]
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Mixed precipitation is in store for the weekend
This weekend, the weather in Newport, Rhode Island is expected to be a mix of rain, snow, and clouds. Tonight, there is a 40% chance of rain showers before 7 pm, followed by a chance of snow showers. Skies will be cloudy, with a low of around 31 degrees. The wind will be blowing from […]
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Girl asks police to test cookie for DNA proof of Santa
CUMBERLAND, R.I. (AP) — A young Rhode Island girl has finally figured out how to determine if Santa Claus is real — DNA. The Cumberland resident sent a partially eaten cookie as well as a couple of gnawed-on carrot sticks to the town’s police department to ask if they can be tested for DNA, Chief Matthew […]
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Newport Police Department accepting applications for new recruits
The City of Newport is currently accepting applications for new police officers to join the Newport Police Department. Both certified officers and new recruits are encouraged to apply before the deadline on Tuesday, February 21st. The Newport Police Department has the oldest Community Policing program in the state, according to the City of Newport, and […]
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Road Report: Schedule of lane closures and road construction projects (Jan. 21 – 28)
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 January 22 – 28, 2023 Newport Claiborne Pell BridgeWestbound Right Lane Closure- 1/23- 7 am […]
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Drive Free or Die? NH considers restricting pets in cars
By HOLLY RAMER Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire is the only state that allows adults to drive without wearing seatbelts. Want to use your dog instead? Go for it, for now. While the state currently has no lapdog-related laws, the Legislature is considering a bill that would make it illegal for someone […]
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Recap: This week at the Rhode Island General Assembly (Jan. 16 – 20)
Here are the highlights from news and events that took place in the General Assembly this week. For more information on any of these items visit rilegislature.gov. 2024 budget bill introduced in House The House of Representatives received Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s proposed statebudget (2023-H 5200) for the 2024 fiscal year. The $13.75 billion plan […]
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Newport’s Meghan Mureddu named to President’s List at Castleton University
Castleton University has released its President’s List for the fall semester of the 2022-2023 academic year, and Meghan Mureddu of Newport is among those on the list. To qualify for this highest academic honor, students must maintain full-time status and a semester grade point average of 4.0 at the university, which is based in Castleton, […]
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Rep. McGaw Introduces legislation to protect Rhode Island from plastic industry’s ‘Advanced Recycling’
Representative Michelle McGaw (D-Dist. 71, Portsmouth, Tiverton, Little Compton) has introduced legislation to the Rhode Island state legislature that would prohibit the construction of any new high-heat waste processing facilities in the state. The legislation, which has 40 cosponsors, is a response to efforts by the American Chemistry Council, a plastics industry advocacy group, to […]
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Providence woman pleads guilty to conspiring in $330,000 bank fraud scheme
A Providence woman has admitted to stealing the banking information of unsuspecting individuals, businesses, and a law firm while she was employed at Citizens Bank. Savonnah Briggs, 28, provided the stolen information to the leader of a bank fraud conspiracy, Richard Kobi, 27, of Providence, who used it to create fraudulent personal and business checks. […]
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This lunar year will be the Year of the Rabbit or the Year of the Cat, depending on where you live
Megan Bryson, University of Tennessee On Jan. 22, 2023, more than a billion people globally will welcome the Year of the Rabbit – or the Year of Cat, depending on which cultural traditions they follow – as the start of the Lunar New Year. In the New York City public school district, Lunar New Year […]
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Bretton Woods Ski Resort re-introduces popular winter activities
Bretton Woods, New Hampshire’s largest ski area located at Omni Mount Washington Resort, has recently re-introduced some of its top outdoor winter recreational activities following its 2022-23 Ski Season opening. These activities, which were temporarily on a hiatus due to the Pandemic, include Fat Tire Biking, Snowshoe Expedition, Après Ski, Snowshoeing, The Slopeside Climbing Wall, […]
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Feds try to improve fishing data with new monitoring rules
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Changes to U.S. rules about the monitoring of Northeast commercial fishing activities are going into effect this month with a goal of providing more accurate information about some of the nation’s oldest fisheries. The U.S. mandates observers to work onboard fishing boats to collect data and make sure fishermen adhere to […]