By MELISSA MURPHY AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Billie Jean King admired a portrait of Patsy Mink, considered the “Mother of Title IX,” at the U.S. Capitol on the 50th anniversary of Title IX. “She knew exclusion firsthand and she had the confidence and leadership to challenge and change discrimination through the law,” […]
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States with strict gun-permitting laws consider next steps
By The Associated Press undefined The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a New York state law that had restricted who could obtain a permit to carry a gun in public. Under the law in place since 1913, New York residents needed to show proper cause, or an actual need, to carry a concealed […]
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Six Picks Events: What’s Up in RI this weekend (June 24-26)
Friday: Miss seeing the PawSox? So do we! For some family-friendly fun, head to the first-place Newport Gulls game Friday evening when the seabirds face the Keene Swamp Bats. Watch these college kids chase their dream on the diamond. The game begins at 6:30 at Cardines Field in Newport. Click here for details. Saturday: Newport […]
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Head of drug trafficking ring gets 15-year prison sentence
The leader of a large-scale drug trafficking organization that imported millions of doses of cocaine and fentanyl to several U.S. states has been sentenced to 15 years in prison, federal authorities in Rhode Island said. Juni Rafael Jimenez-Martinez, 47, a Dominican national who had previously been deported but was living in Providence, attempted to insulate […]
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Offshore wind boosted as Biden, East Coast governors team up
By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is launching a formal partnership with 11 East Coast governors to boost the growing offshore wind industry, a key element of President Joe Biden’s plan for climate change. Biden and other top administration officials will meet with governors and labor leaders Thursday at the White House […]
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What’s Up Today: June 23
Good Morning, today is Thursday, June 23. 🌊 It’s full speed ahead for the staff at the Newport Classical Music Festival, as the critically acclaimed series returns to traditional locations around Newport next week. The 54th annual festival runs from July 1-17, presenting 24 concerts over 18 days. With opening night fast approaching, WUN’s Ken Abrams spoke […]
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United Way honors community champions during special celebration
During a special celebration on Thursday, June 9, United Way of Rhode Island honored a slate of community champions for their commitment to creating change in our communities and for their philanthropy. Recognized were Barbara Papitto, Sandra and Kenneth Pattie, and Maryclaire Knight. “One of the most powerful attributes of a state the size of […]
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Newport Jazz Festival tickets will be available to purchase at Fort Adams Trust beginning June 27
Newport Jazz Festival tickets will be available for purchase in person in Newport beginning next week. Fort Adams Trust’s Visitors Center & Gift Shop at Fort Adams State Park will begin offering the tickets on Monday, June 27. There are no additional or online fees when buying the tickets in person. Ticket prices are $79 […]
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Portsmouth students win Presidential Environmental Award, raising funds to accept award in Washington D.C.
A group of Portsmouth students has been awarded The President’s Environmental Youth Award (PEYA), a prestigious national award that recognizes outstanding environmental stewardship projects developed by K-12 youth, according to a press release from the Eastern RI Conservation District & Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm. Their winning project is the establishment of the Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm, a […]
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High court in Massachusetts rules wording of ‘millionaire tax’ summary fair
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — The highest court in Massachusetts ruled Wednesday that the wording of a summary of a ballot question for a proposed “millionaire tax” constitutional amendment is legal and the measure can go before voters in November. The amendment, if passed, would impose a 4% surtax on the portion […]
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Bestselling bands of the ’80s, then and now
Anyone who grew up in the ’80s remembers its seminal events—the murder of John Lennon, the launch of the Space Shuttle, the marriage of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer, the release of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller,” and the introduction of the Macintosh computer, are just a few that instantly come to mind. It only makes […]
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Former cheerleading coach charged with child molestation
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A former coach at a competitive cheerleading organization has been charged with sexually assaulting a student over a two-year period when the girl was from 12 to 14 years old, police said. Alyshia Tkacs, 33, of Cranston, faces five counts of first-degree child molestation and two counts of second-degree child […]
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What’s Up Today: June 22, 2022
Good Morning, today is Wednesday, June 22. 🌊 Rhode Island’s first rainbow crosswalk leads you to Newport’s Equality Park, and there are two more on the way. Read More 🌊 The Town of Middletown is asking patrons to find other parking this morning and early afternoon due to maintenance of the Surfer’s End lot by […]
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House OKs Carson’s resolution seeking water quality assessment of state parks, including Fort Adams
The House of Representatives today approved a House resolution sponsored by Rep. Lauren H. Carson seeking a water quality and resilience assessment at state parks, including Fort Adams in Newport. The resolution (2022-H 8339) requests that the Department of Environmental Management assess the potential impacts and vulnerability of paved parking lots larger than 10,000 square feet […]
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Undeterred by climate change, US homeowners are moving to climate-vulnerable areas
Some of the most highly prized real estate in the U.S. exists in areas considered high risk for wildfires, flooding, or drought. Despite this present and growing danger, many Americans are still moving to climate-vulnerable regions. This may be because some people are willing to take the risk if it means living in their dream […]
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Adoptable Pet of the Week: Elliott
Meet your new best friend, Elliott – this week’s Adoptable Pet of the Week! The Potter League for Animals shares on their website that Elliott is a 2-year-old male Mixed Breed. Elliott. Photo Credit: Potter League For Animals Here’s what else Potter League for Animals has to say about Elliott; If you’re goofy and you […]
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Governor McKee signs 3 gun control bills into law
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island’s governor signed three firearms bills into law on Tuesday that included a ban on magazines holding more than 10 rounds, calling it a response to a national crisis that has “taken too many lives and torn apart too many families.” The bills aim to reduce gun violence and prevent […]
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Sea Tow Cape and Islands now operating from Nantucket
Sea Tow Cape and Islands today announced that it is now operating out of Nantucket. With crews residing directly on the island, this added port will provide even better response times while increasing peace of mind for Sea Tow members, according to Sea Tow. “In New England, there is a very real limitation for available marine technicians […]
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Middletown man wins more than $35,000 on Rhode Island Lottery’s Daily Numbers game
A man from Middletown won $35,416 playing last evening’s Daily Number, according to Rhode Island Lottery. The man was not identified by Rhode Island Lottery. The man told Rhode Island Lottery that he always plays those numbers (3, 0, 8, 4) for no particular reason. He played three separate tickets for the Evening drawing on Monday, June 20, 2022. […]
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Hundreds of birds wash up on Martha’s Vineyard, officials fear bird flu
BOSTON (AP) – Hundreds of dead birds have washed up on Martha’s Vineyard and animal control officials there think a highly contagious strain of avian flu may be responsible. The Tisbury Animal Control posted an “avian influenza warning” on social media Monday, telling residents that hundreds of dead cormorants have washed up all over the […]
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Dropkick Murphys binging ‘This Machine…Theater Tour” to The Vets
Dropkick Murphys have announced a new album, bringing Woody Guthrie’s words to life on This Machine Still Kills Fascists, to be released digitally and on CD on September 30 via the band’s Dummy Luck Music / [PIAS], with a special edition vinyl out in November. The band will bring “This Machine…Theater Tour’ to The Vets in Providence on October 21. Tickets […]
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Newport Folk to host official aftershow benefit concerts at The JPT, Newport Blues Cafe
Now that they’ve finished announcing the lineup for its sold-out festival at Fort Adams July 22 – 24, Newport Folk Festival has moved on to announce aftershow benefits and events. For Pete’s Sake Newport Folk Festival on June 14 announced, in partnership with the United States Postal Service (USPS), that they will hos “For Pete’s […]
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What summer weather was like the year you were born
Weather is global, meaning what is seen in an American summer is often reflected or complemented by the rest of the world. Even recurring El Nino and La Nina phenomena begin in the ocean and ripple out to affect the entire world’s weather, sometimes for years at a time. Within the United States, these global […]
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What’s Up Today: June 21
Good Morning, today is Tuesday, June 21. Happy 1st day of Summer! 🌊 At 1:45 pm today, Governor McKee will sign into law a legislative package to strengthen gun safety laws and protect Rhode Islanders. He will be joined by legislative sponsors, Rhode Island General Officers, advocates, and Shannon Watts, Founder of Moms Demand Action. The critical gun safety […]
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Biden to name 1st Native American US treasurer to head Mint
By FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A Native American is being appointed U.S. treasurer, a historic first. The White House on Tuesday announced President Joe Biden’s intent to appoint Marilynn “Lynn” Malerba as his administration establishes an Office of Tribal and Native Affairs at the Treasury Department, which will be overseen by the U.S. treasurer. The […]