NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — A pair of 270-foot (82.3-meter) U.S. Coast Guard vessels involved in search-and-rescue operations, military exercises and maritime law enforcement are now based in Rhode Island, authorities said Friday. The cutters Tahoma and Campbell, each with a crew of about 100, were welcomed to Naval Station Newport at a ceremony attended by […]
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Boston braces for monthlong shutdown of Orange Line service
BOSTON (AP) — The 30-day shutdown of one of Boston’s four subway lines starting Friday night will make for longer and more complicated commutes despite a series of measures intended to ease the pain, authorities said. Orange Line service will stop at 9 p.m. and will not resume until 5 a.m. Sept. 19 so the […]
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$50,000 Powerball ticket sold in Jamestown
A $50,000 Powerball ticket was sold in Wednesday night’s Powerball drawing at the Cumberland Farms in Jamestown (41 North Road), according to the Rhode Island Lottery. The winner numbers for the August 17 drawing were 23, 28, 41, 50, and 55. The Powerball was 24. The winning ticket matched four numbers and the Powerball number to win $50,000. Had […]
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Counties with the most super commuters in Rhode Island
There are more than 283 million vehicles on the road in the United States, and many of those cars, trucks, vans, and motorcycles are used to ferry people to and from their homes and jobs during their daily commutes, according to Cheap Motorcycle Shipping. A small but growing number of people are walking and biking […]
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Adoptable Cat of the Week: Wren & Fern
Meet your new best friend, Wren & Fern– this week’s Adoptable Cat of the Week! The Potter League for Animals shares on their website that Wren is a 2-month-old female Domestic Shorthair and Fern is a 4-year-old female Domestic Shorthair. Here’s what else Potter League for Animals has to say about Wren; Wren is a […]
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Oldest national parks in America
We live in a land of giants, legends, and ancient history. Early descriptions of the regions that would eventually become our national parks, most often told by explorers or laborers, were so foreign and fantastical to the average person that they simply weren’t believed. Even today, the parks’ grandeur can only fully be comprehended in […]
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Eligible RIers reminded to sign up for the Monkeypox Vaccine interest notification list
As Rhode Island continues to expand its monkeypox vaccination campaign, the Rhode Island Department of Health is reminding eligible Rhode Islanders to add their names to the State’s confidential Monkeypox Vaccine Interest Notification List. As additional doses of monkeypox vaccine become available in Rhode Island, eligible Rhode Islanders will be contacted directly about vaccination opportunities […]
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Here’s what’s on the docket for Newport City Council’s Regular Meeting on August 24
Newport City Council will host its next Regular Meeting on Wednesday, August 24 in the Council Chambers at Newport City Hall, here’s a look at what’s on the docket. CITY OF NEWPORT DOCKET FOR A REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 24, 2022 The following items of business, filed with the City Clerk under the Rules of the […]
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The Nature Conservancy, Richmond Rural Preservation Land Trust conserve high priority forest on Richmond’s Beaver River
The Nature Conservancy (TNC), in partnership with the Richmond Rural Preservation Land Trust, today announced the permanent conservation of 52 acres of undeveloped oak, maple and pine forest along the Beaver River in Richmond, Rhode Island. According to a press release issued by TNC, the parcel has been added to TNC’s Beaver River Preserve. With more […]
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What’s Up Today: Thursday, August 18
Good Morning, today is Thursday, August 18. 🌊 WUN’s Frank Prosnitz with the latest from the classroom – With school set to open in a few weeks, school districts facing staff shortages 🌊 The September Secret Garden Tour has been canceled due to the severe drought conditions as well as the threat of an active […]
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With school set to open in a few weeks, school districts facing staff shortages
Just a few weeks before the opening of schools throughout Rhode Island, many school districts are still trying to fill teacher and other vacancies, according to published reports and comments from leading state educators. But the teacher shortages in Rhode Island hardly compare with other states, where drastic measures are being considered to reduce the […]
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Golden lion tamarin born at Roger Williams Park Zoo
The Roger Williams Park Zoo today announced that it has welcomed a new golden lion tamarin baby. The Zoo’s latest endangered golden lion tamarin was born last Thursday, August 11 to father Kyle and mother Raff (pronounced Rafe), according to the zoo. The new baby will also share mom and dad with siblings Angus and Boudica. Tamarins […]
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Planned Parenthood to spend record $50M in midterm elections
By BRIAN SLODYSKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Planned Parenthood, the nation’s leading reproductive health care provider and abortion rights advocacy organization, plans to spend a record $50 million ahead of November’s midterm elections, pouring money into contests where access to abortion will be on the ballot. The effort, which breaks the group’s previous $45 million […]
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Newport Secret Garden Tour cancels September Tour
The Secret Garden Committee of the Benefactors of the Arts announced this week that it has decided “to listen to Mother Nature and cancel the upcoming 2022 September Secret Garden Tour due to the severe drought conditions as well as the threat of an active hurricane season”. More from the announcement; The gardeners take great […]
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Charitable partners announced for the 2022 Citizens Pell Bridge Run
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Foundation has announced their charitable partners for the 2022 Citizens Pell Bridge Run. This year’s list includes 30 charities from Rhode Island and the surrounding area. To date, the Citizens Pell Bridge Run and the RITB Foundation have donated more than $700,000 to non-profits through this event. The event […]
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“Six Picks” Washington County Fair, annual event runs August 17-20
A Rhode Island tradition returns to South County beginning Wednesday, August 17 running through Sunday, August 20. The Washington County Fair is back in Richmond, with a full lineup of events including country music stars, friendly competitions, an amusement midway, and delicious treats from around the state. Here are six “not-to-be-missed” attractions to check out! […]
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Local educator to explore the Pacific Ocean aboard Robbert Ballard’s exploration vessel Nautilus
(Wickford, Rhode Island – August 15, 2022) — Local educator Shannon Donovan joins a deep ocean exploration expedition to reveal seafloor formations and features in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument in the Central Pacific Ocean. Donovan was competitively selected from educators nationwide to sail aboard Ocean Exploration Trustʻs (OET) Exploration Vessel (E/V) Nautilus for their interest […]
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What’s Up Today: Wednesday, August 17
Good Morning, today is Wednesday, August 17. 🌊 On this day in 1790, George Washington arrived in Newport. He was accompanied by Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson, Governor George Clinton of New York, U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Blair of Virginia, and U.S. Congressman William Loughton Smith of South Carolina. Read More – Today In […]
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Election 2022: Primary election less than a month away
If you are wondering if the primary election is fast approaching, just turn on your television and watch the parade of political ads from Democratic candidates for governor and the second Congressional seat. Non-stop. Every subject, from elderly mothers to reproductive rights. Then take a peek at WPRI TV’s latest poll of slightly more than […]
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What’s Up Today: Tuesday, August 16
Good Morning, today is Tuesday, August 16. 🌊 Interesting in learning more about the Pell Bridge ramps project? Rhode Island Department of Transportation will offer a tour of the ongoing reconstruction of the Newport Pell Bridge approaches today at 1 pm. What’sUpNewp 🌊 The City of Newport announced yesterday that it has concluded the investigation […]
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Adoptable Dog of the Week: Bootstrap
Meet your new best friend, Bootstrap– this week’s Adoptable Dog of the Week! The Potter League for Animals shares on their website that Bootstrap is a 4-year-old male Mixed Breed. Ollie is considered a large-sized dog, weighing between 60-99 pounds. Here’s what else Potter League for Animals has to say about Bootstrap; “Strap in to […]
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The Breakers Landscape Revival to receive Doris Duke Historic Preservation Award
The Preservation Society of Newport County’s transformative revival of The Breakers landscape is among five Newport projects to receive this year’s Doris Duke Historic Preservation Awards. The awards – a collaboration of the Newport Restoration Foundation and the City of Newport – recognize efforts that protect the architectural heritage and character of one of the […]
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Newport Restoration Foundation announces 16th Annual Doris Duke Historic Preservation Award honorees
For the first time, the annual Doris Duke Historic Preservation Awards recognizes a record of five projects for their significant contributions to the preservation of Newport’s architectural heritage and historic character. The Doris Duke Preservation Awards are a collaboration of the Newport Restoration Foundation (NRF) and the City of Newport. The awards celebrate individuals for […]
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City of Newport provides an update on privacy incident
The City of Newport announced today that it has concluded the investigation of a previously announced security incident. The City of Newport provided the following information in a press release; “As previously announced, on June 9, 2022, the City identified unusual network activity that caused certain systems in its network to become unavailable. The City […]
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DEM seeks public input to develop and operate the former Chase Marina Facility in Tiverton
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is seeking input through a Public Information Request (RFI) for developing and operating the former Chase Marina facility at 169 Riverside Drive in Tiverton, RI. DEM is specifically interested in proposals that address the priority needs and interests of the local commercial fishing, aquaculture, and seafood industries. Ideas […]