The Museum of Newport Irish History today announced the first talk in its 21st Annual Lecture Series, to be presented Monday, September 19 at 6:00 pm at Wyndham Newport Hotel and virtually via Zoom. Guest speaker, Dr. Elizabeth Stack, executive director of the Irish American Heritage Museum (Albany, NY), will present a talk titled, “Immigrant Activists: […]
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Election 2022: Statewide Primary results
Results for the 2022 Rhode Island Statewide Primary will begin to display after the polls close on September 13, 2022, at 8:00 PM. The following results are provided by the State of Rhode Island Board of Elections and are unofficial until certified. Updates will occur approximately every 5-10 minutes after 8 pm as new data […]
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Seth Magaziner wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Rhode Island’s 2nd Congressional District
WASHINGTON (AP) — Seth Magaziner wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Rhode Island’s 2nd Congressional District. This story is breaking and will be updated.
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Election 2022: Tracking voter turnout for Rhode Island Statewide Primary
The Rhode Island Secretary of State’s office has provided the following data and information for the September 13 Statewide Primary in a 2022 Voter Turnout Tracker. The majority of polls across Rhode Island are open from 7 am to 8 pm. We’ll share results as we receive them here – Election 2022: Tracking Statewide Primary […]
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Patriot Place celebrates the return of weekday commuter rail service at Foxboro Station
The Kraft Group and Patriot Place, in partnership with the Town of Foxborough, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), celebrated on Monday, September 12 the start of a new year-long pilot at Foxboro Station. To commemorate the occasion, Pat Patriot and the Patriots cheerleaders greeted commuters with complimentary Dunkin’ […]
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Adoptable Dog of the week: Dory
Meet your new best friend, Dory– this week’s Adoptable Dog of the Week! The Potter League for Animals shares on their website that Dory is a 1-year-old female Terrier, Pit Bull/Mix. Dory is considered a large-sized dog, weighing between 60-99 pounds. Dory. Photo Credit: Potter League for Animals Here’s what else Potter League for Animals […]
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Rupture of Warwick sewer line causes DEM to extend upper bay shellfishing closure
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is announcing that it will extend the emergency shellfishing closure of Upper Narragansett Bay Conditional Area A — which was previously closed after extreme rainfall Sept. 5-6 and scheduled to reopen Sept. 16 — until further notice. Any harvesting of shellfish in this area is prohibited indefinitely.
The cause of the closure extension is a rupture of a 24-inch sewer line on Lake Shore Drive in Warwick, resulting in the discharge of sewage to Warwick Pond. DEM first became aware of the discharge Sept. 12 at 8 PM. As of 10 AM today, the Warwick Sewer Authority was working to install temporary bypass pumping and estimates that around 450,000 gallons had overflowed to Warwick Pond. The discharge is ongoing.
As a precaution, DEM and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) are advising residents to temporarily refrain from both primary contact recreational water activities (wading, swimming) and secondary contact activities (canoeing, kayaking, rowing, and fishing) on Warwick Pond, Buckeye Brook, Mill Creek, and Mill Cove and to avoid consuming any fish from these waters (see map above) until further notice. Swimming in any area currently under the extended emergency shellfish closure is not recommended.
For information on emergency and conditional area water quality related shellfish closures, call DEM’s 24-hour shell fishing hotline at 401-222-2900, visit www.dem.ri.gov/shellfish, or sign up for the Office of Water Resources’ listserv here: RishellfishOWR-subscribe@listserve.ri.gov.
For more information about DEM divisions and programs, visit www.dem.ri.gov or follow us on Facebook, Twitter (@RhodeIslandDEM), or Instagram (@rhodeisland.dem) for timely updates.
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How gas prices have changed in Rhode Island in the last week
The national average price for regular gasoline is hovering at $3.71 per gallon, according to AAA. The steady decline in gas prices over the last several months is due in large part to falling oil prices. Prices have fallen by more than 25% since hitting a record high of $5.02 in June. On Monday, Treasury […]
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Midterm primaries wrap up with fresh test of GOP’s future
By WILL WEISSERT and HOLLY RAMER Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A staunchly conservative retired Army general is vying for the chance to take on Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire in a contest many Republicans hoped would be among their best chances to flip a Senate seat this year. But the prospect of Don Bolduc winning […]
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Weather Alert: Flash Flood Warning Issued for Newport County
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for Newport County and southern Bristol County, MA for Tuesday, September 13. Heavy thunderstorms this morning have caused flooded roadways throughout the region. Drivers are cautioned not to drive through flooded areas. Read the full text of the warning from the National Weather Service below: Flash Flood Warning […]
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From New College to King's College: Do you recognize the original names of the Ivy League universities?
For many high school students, acceptance into the Ivy League is considered the ultimate mark of success, achieved by only about 3% to 7% of applicants, depending on the school. The eight schools within the Ivy League have hundreds of years of combined history, and the “newest” one cropped up the same year Abraham Lincoln […]
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Biden hopes ending cancer can be a ‘national purpose’ for US
By ZEKE MILLER and CARLA K. JOHNSON Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Monday urged Americans to come together for a new “national purpose” — his administration’s effort to end cancer “as we know it.” At the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Biden channeled JFK’s famed moonshot speech 60 years ago, likening […]
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Here’s what on the docket for Newport City Council’s Regular Meeting on September 14
Newport City Council returns to the Council Chambers at Newport City Hall on Wednesday, September 14 for their next Regular Meeting. Here’s a look at the docket; CITY OF NEWPORT DOCKET FOR A REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 The following items of business, filed with the City Clerk under the Rules of the Council, will […]
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Obituary: John E. Moy
John E. Moy, age 83, of 41 Woodland Drive, Portsmouth, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on the 8th day of September, 2022. Born in Newport on September 28, 1938, He was the son of the late Edward and Mary (Roden) Moy of Newport. He was the husband of the late Madelyn A. Moy […]
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URI’s efforts to study plastic pollution get federal boost
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Researchers at the University of Rhode Island are getting some federal assistance for their efforts to better understand plastic pollution and the threat it poses to the ocean. The university is set to receive $1 million in grant funding dedicated to studying how plastics spread through the environment as well as […]
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10 stats that explain the state of digital currencies and assets today
Canva 10 stats that explain the state of digital currencies and assets today Cryptocurrency burst into the American lexicon in the late 2000s as an alternative to central bank-regulated fiat currencies. More than a decade later, the nascent digital currency is coming into its own as a mainstream asset watched and traded by investors around […]
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25 musicians with rich acting careers
FX Network 25 musicians with rich acting careers Musicians are a talented and creative bunch. Gifted musically, many also shine on both the big and small screen. Artists across decades and genres make the leap into acting, often balancing careers in both areas. With the Sept. 23 release of “Don’t Worry Darling” starring English singer-songwriter Harry Styles, […]
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10 ways workspaces—and office culture—have evolved
American Stock/ClassicStock/Getty Images 10 ways workspaces—and office culture—have evolved Today’s workforce looks different from how it once looked. Women made up 47% of the workforce in 2019, compared to 42% in 1979, according to 2021 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In the same time period, the nonwhite fraction of all American workers grew […]
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Historic cities: 10 metros with the oldest homes
Jamie Hooper // Shutterstock Historic cities: 10 metros with the oldest homes When it comes to home ownership, some buyers prefer towns steeped in history, and given the opportunity, they’d choose to restore a historic home back to its former glory. Historic preservation is a way to maintain a city’s uniqueness and show its story. […]
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What's in a name? How naming rights deals impact the professional sports venue landscape
Cassiohabib // Shutterstock What’s in a name? How naming rights deals impact the professional sports venue landscape On July 12, 2022, the Pittsburgh Steelers rocked the NFL world by announcing their home stadium, Heinz Field, would be renamed Acrisure Stadium. The 153-year-old, Pittsburgh-based H.J. Heinz Company had owned the stadium’s naming rights since the venue […]
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How the world changed during Queen Elizabeth's reign
Keystone/Hulton Archive // Getty Images How the world changed during Queen Elizabeth II’s reign Queen Elizabeth II was crowned the Queen of England in 1953 upon the death of her father, King George VI. The world was a very different place than it is today when Queen Elizabeth took the throne. The British Empire still […]
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Hasbro Children’s Hospital and Boston Children’s Hospital partner with Seasons Corner Market for Shell’s “The Giving Pump”
(Lincoln, RI) Hasbro Children’s Hospital and Boston Children’s Hospital are proud topartner with Seasons Corner Market for the Shell USA (Shell) “The Giving Pump” as part of its Force For Good initiative to drive positive change in local communities by giving back. Running through October 31st, 2022, a portion of every gallon of gas purchased […]
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Spotty fall colors likely in New England amid drought
This summer’s drought is expected to cause a patchy array of fall color starting earlier in the leaf-peeping haven of New England while the autumn colors are likely to be muted and not last as long in the drought- and heat-stricken areas of the south. In New England, experts anticipate the season, which typically peaks […]
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Candy, cash, gifts: How rewards help recovery from addiction
Harold Lewis has been fighting drug addiction for years, but only recently started thinking recovery could be fun. The 59-year-old former cook earned small prizes — candy, gum, gift cards, sunglasses and headphones — for attending meetings and staying in treatment for opioid addiction during a 12-week program in Bridgeport, Connecticut. “Recovery should be fun because you’re […]
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Providence College Men’s Basketball releases 2022-23 season schedule
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Providence College men’s basketball 2022-23 schedule was announced today (Sept. 9). The Friars will play 11 non-conference games to get the 2022-23 season started. The team then will play 20 BIG EAST Conference games. Providence will open the season against Rider University on Tuesday, November 8 at 6:30 p.m. on FS1 at […]