General Treasurer Seth Magaziner, one of six Democrats vying for the party’s gubernatorial nomination, continued to be the top fundraiser among the candidates, as third-quarter financial reports were filed on Sunday with the Board of Elections. The Nov. 1 reporting deadline was for the third quarter, which ended Sept. 30. Robust fundraising is critical as […]
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One-lane travel on a portion of Bellevue Avenue scheduled for this week
The City of Newport is advising motorists to expect a traffic pattern change on Bellevue Avenue this week as crews begin a permanent road restoration to the intersection at Narragansett Avenue. The City of Newport, Department of Utilities, Water Division (NWD) has awarded a contract to Biszko Contracting Corp. to restore the intersection following improvements […]
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Kenny Chesney Plans “Here and Now 2022” tour with August 26th and 27th stop at Gillette Stadium
The tour features August 26 and August 27 stops at Gillette Stadium, marking Kenny Chesney’s 20th and 21st times headlining Gillette Stadium. NASHVILLE, Tenn. – “When we realized we weren’t getting to spend 2020 with No Shoes Nation, I never thought it would be three years until I would see my most favorite people in the world,” […]
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Battle for campaign funds: third-quarter reports due Monday
While there are a half dozen Democrats vying for the party’s gubernatorial nomination, and one Republican whose campaign says he will soon announce, the campaigns are gearing up, at least when it comes to fundraising. Political insiders suggest that candidates are yet to get into heavy campaign mode, but are flexing their financial muscle, raising […]
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New Around Jamestown Record set at 47 minutes 42 seconds
A new outright record was set on Saturday, October 30th for the Around Jamestown Record. Casey Brown on his Foiling Kiteboard, Wyspa Tech, completed his attempt around Jamestown with an elapsed time of 47 minutes and 42 seconds and an average speed of 22.4 knots. The Around Jamestown Record is a perpetual all-out record for sailing around Conanicut Island (also […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: The Monkees bring the memories to Mohegan Sun (October 29, 2021)
It was a night to celebrate one of pop music’s legendary acts when “The Monkees Present: The Mike Nesmith & Micky Dolenz Show” rolled into the Mohegan Sun Arena Friday, October 29th. The two remaining members of the band put on a memorable show for longtime fans as well as a good percentage of newbies, […]
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Paid metered parking season comes to a close on Sunday
Parking at a meter in Newport will be free beginning on Monday, November 1. In 2021, the paid metered parking season ran from May 1 through October 31. Through April 30, 2022, there is no fee for parking at meters but a 3-hour limit remains in effect until 6 pm daily. Newport Police Department and […]
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RITBA completes transition to electronic-only tolling on Newport Pell Bridge
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) today announced that the transition to all-electronic tolling on the Claiborne Newport Pell Bridge is now complete. The last cash toll was taken at 11 pm on October 28, 2021. “Despite the bad weather earlier this week, our crews were able to complete the transition and traffic […]
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“Six Picks” Halloween Edition: The best in local music – Low Lily, Big Lux and Whitney
There’s a lot of variety on the music scene this weekend, with some up-and-coming talent, as well as some old favorites. Here are a few not-to-be-missed shows! Friday: RI’s own James Montgomery Blues Band will jam on into the night when they play Chan’s in Woonsocket Friday at 8PM. Details here. Saturday: Chicago-based indie band […]
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National Grid making progress in restoration efforts
National Grid has restored nearly 300,000 customers (including over 100,000 overnight) throughout New England as of Thursday morning, following a powerful Nor’easter that began Tuesday night and lingered in the region throughout most of Wednesday. As of 9 am, 160,113 (146,429 in MA; 13,684 in RI) customers remained without power. LIVE BLOG | Rhode Island […]
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Edward King House to serve as a new drop-off site for Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels of RI announces it has partnered with Edward King House to serve as the new drop-off site for meals delivered to homebound Newport seniors through the nonprofit’s Home-Delivered Meal Program. “Meals on Wheels of RI has been serving homebound Newport seniors for many, many years, along with seniors across the rest of […]
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Ticket Giveaway: S.G. Goodman Saturday, Oct. 30th at the Newport Casino
Busy Saturday night? If not, there’s a really cool concert happening, and we’ve got a pair of tickets to the show to give away. Folk/Roots singer-songwriter S.G. Goodman is playing the Casino Theatre at the Tennis Hall of Fame Saturday, October 30th at 8PM. The show is part of the Fall Music Series from Common […]
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Nor’easter Update: National Grid responding to power outages
As predicted, the October Nor’easter dealt quite a blow to most of Rhode Island, southeastern Massachusetts and the Islands. As of Noon Wednesday, National Grid was reporting nearly 500,000 customers in Massachusetts and over 80,000 customers in Rhode Island without power. Over 2,400 field personal are responding to the outages as the storm begins to […]
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Update: All restrictions lifted on Newport Pell and Jamestown Verrazzano Bridges
Update: 12:20 pm The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) has lifted travel restrictions on all bridges. Members of the public can check bridge conditions and closures by visiting our website at ritba.org, by calling RITBA at 401-423-0803, or on Twitter at @RIEZPASS. Update: 8:45 am RITBA LIFTS SOME RESTRICTIONS ON BRIDGES Automobiles, pickup trucks, flatbed trailers […]
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Got storm photos? Send us your pics by 9PM Wednesday
As storm conditions improve, we’re putting together a gallery of photos of the Fall Nor’easter. Share your storm-related pictures and we’ll add them to our photo gallery later today. E-mail photos to mrabrams11@gmail.com. Be sure to include your first name, last initial, and location of the photo (city or town). Reminder: Wait until stormy conditions […]
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Weather Alert: Conditions expected to worsen this evening, power outages possible
Rhode Island coastal areas including Newport are under a High Wind Warning as the Fall nor’easter intensifies. The worst of the storm is expected to impact the region overnight Tuesday, with conditions improving by Wednesday afternoon. In addition to heavy rain and possible flooding, high winds are expected to lead to power outages. Customers who […]
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Tom Rush joins What’s Up Newp for a live virtual video conversation
For 60 years Tom Rush, folk and blues icon, has had a profound impact on the American music scene, helping shape the folk revival of the ‘60s and the renaissance of the ‘80s and ‘90s. He joins What’s Up Newp on Thursday, October 28 at 10 am for a live virtual video conversation. He performs […]
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Newport School Superintendent joins What’s Up Newp for a live virtual video conversation
Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain joins What’s Up Newp for her regularly scheduled monthly live virtual video interview on Wednesday, November 3 at 1:30 pm. Note – This conversation was originally scheduled for October 27 but has been rescheduled due to power outages. We’ll discuss the latest with COVID, her expectations with the prospect […]
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Elvis Costello and the Imposters playing PPAC Thursday, October 28
PPAC will be rocking Thursday, October 28th when Elvis Costello and the Imposters bring their “Hello Again” tour to the revered Providence theater. It’s a return visit for the once upstart punk-rocker, who’s career has spanned over 45 years. Side-lined by the pandemic like most touring musicians, Costello will present a show of past favorites […]
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Butts Hill Fort to host volunteer cleanup day on November 6
When the British forces occupying Aquidneck Island were building Butts Hill Fort, local citizens were required to work two days a week on the construction or be fined for every day they missed. Now to help bring the Fort back to the public, the Butts Hill Fort Restoration Committee is asking for volunteers to continue […]
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Affordable Housing remains elusive, as residents in one nearby town reject plan for mixed rent project
Stonington, CT — While most polls show that Americans strongly favor providing safe and affordable housing for all citizens, sometimes, when that prospect is in your neighborhood, opinions change. Take the case of Rhode Island’s 39 cities and towns and a state “mandate” that each city and town strive to assure that at least 10 […]
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Governor McKee, RIDOH: 90% of adult Rhode Islanders at Least partially vaccinated against COVID-19
Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health today announced that the State has reached an important vaccination milestone: 90 percent of Rhode Islanders age 18 or older are now partially vaccinated against COVID-19. This ambitious goal was set by Governor McKee during the early months of the State’s vaccination campaign. The 90 […]
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Weather Alert: High Wind Warning issued for the region – Storm arrives Tuesday
A major nor’easter is heading to Rhode Island Tuesday with heavy rain and high winds expected to impact the region. Power losses and property damage may occur, especially along the coast. The brunt of the storm should affect the region beginning Tuesday afternoon. A High Wind Warning has been issued for all of Rhode Island […]
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Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank creates new Aquidneck Island Regional Resilience Coordinator position
Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank (Infrastructure Bank) today announced the creation of a new pilot “Regional Resilience Coordinator” position to provide dedicated technical assistance to Aquidneck Island’s municipalities to implement climate resiliency investments. The hiring of this two-year pilot position has been made possible thanks to the support of the van Beuren Charitable Foundation. “Through our […]
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Bon Iver coming to Bold Point Park in June
Waterfront Concerts today announced that it will present Bon Iver, live at Bold Point Park in East Providence on Saturday, June 11, 2022. Tickets for this show will go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, October 29th at 10 AM EST. Visit waterfrontconcerts.com for more information. Today, Bon Iver announce their return to the road […]