By GENE JOHNSON Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — When he was sentenced for killing three teenagers and gravely wounding another at a house party north of Seattle, Allen Ivanov said he was sorry and that he couldn’t explain why he did it. But he noted one factor that allowed him to carry out the shooting […]
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Rhode Island man gets life in prison for fatal beating of 78-year-old man
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A Providence man has been sentenced to life in prison for killing a 78-year-old man during a 2013 home invasion. Leopoldo Belen, who was already serving a life sentence for a separate crime, was sentenced Thursday in Providence County Superior Court, according to Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha. Prosecutors say […]
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Election 2022: Gorbea, Foulkes win endorsements, Kalus says RI gun laws strong enough
Gorbea wins union, EG Democratic Committee endorsements Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea, who is among five Democrats running for governor, has been endorsed by the Carpenters Local Union 30 and East Greenwich Democratic Town Committee. On its Facebook Page, the East Greenwich Town Committee announced its endorsement of Gorbea, its first endorsement in the 2022 […]
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R.I. Philharmonic Wind Ensemble: Opportunity for top high school and middle school musicians
The Rhode Island Philharmonic Youth Wind Ensemble (RIPYWE) is currently adding more of the finest student musicians in grades 7 through 12 for its upcoming 2022-23 performance season. RIPYWE is part of the R.I. Philharmonic Orchestra & Music School. Directed by Dr. David Neves, a nationally recognized music educator and conductor, and coordinator of Music […]
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Catch up on the most-read stories on What’sUpNewp this week
Here’s a look at what many were reading and talking about over the past week. 1 – Four-alarm fire at the Days Inn in Middletown 2 – Meteorologist Kelly Bates returns to local television, June 11 3 – Connecticut car crash kills 4; at least 3 from Rhode Island 4 – Photos: ‘Boots on the […]
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Four-alarm fire at the Days Inn in Middletown
Middletown Fire Department and crews from several towns worked a four-alarm fire at the Days Inn By Wyndham Middletown/Newport at 1185 West Main Road on Friday afternoon. Middletown Fire and several other departments responded to a blaze Friday about noon at the Days Inn at 1185 West Main Road, according to a social media post […]
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Highlights from this week at the Rhode Island General Assembly
Here are the highlights from news and events that took place in the Rhode Island General Assembly this week. This recap was put together by the Rhode Island General Assembly Legislative Press Bureau. For more information on any of these items visit www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease Legislature OKs bill for mail ballot signature review, certification process The General Assembly […]
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Ribbon cutting to be held for outdoor classroom and rain garden at Melville Elementary School
Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District (ERICD) today announced that it will celebrate the official opening of its Outdoor Learning Activity Zone at Melville Elementary School with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 10 at 4:30 pm. The public is welcome to explore this new community asset. ERICD District Manager, Sara Churgin, said, “This Outdoor Learning Activity Zone acts […]
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CCRI announces its Athletic Director Spring 2022 Honor Roll
Warwick, RI – The Community College of Rhode Island’s Athletic Department named 45 student-athletes to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for the Spring 2022 semester, 36 of whom also qualified for the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region XXI Honor Roll. To qualify for the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll, a student-athlete must earn a 3.0 […]
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Theater Review: ‘Million Dollar Quartet’ opens the season at Theatre-by-the-Sea
December 4, 1956. Something momentous occurred. No, it wasn’t a celebration of my 64th day on the planet. Far away from Providence, a recording studio in Memphis hosted an impromptu jam session featuring Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis. All four artists got their start at Sun Records, owned and operated […]
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How gas prices have changed in Providence in the last week
The price of regular gasoline reached a record high on Thursday, June 2, hitting $4.71 per gallon. All 50 states now have average regular gas prices above $4.00 per gallon, according to AAA.As prices continue to climb, President Biden acknowledged this week that there is little he can do to immediately alleviate this financial burden […]
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Counties with highest COVID-19 infection rates in Rhode Island
The vaccine deployment in December 2020 signaled a turning point in the COVID-19 pandemic. By the end of May 2021, 40% of the U.S. population was fully vaccinated. But as vaccination rates lagged over the summer, new surges of COVID-19 came, including Delta in the summer of 2021, and now the Omicron variant, which comprises […]
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What’s Up Today: Friday, June 3
Good Morning, today is Friday, June 3, 2022. 🌊 Newport Pride will host a Pride Flag raising at Newport City Hall at 5 pm today, with a post-celebration at Tavern on Broadway. 🌊 Newport Classical with present Daniel del Pino at 7:30 pm this evening in the Recital Hall at Emmanuel Church. 🌊 The Centers […]
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National Donut Day: ‘Six Picks’ best donut shops in Rhode Island
Rhode Islanders love their donuts. In fact, according to a recent survey on bestplaces.net, Providence ranks #1 in donut shops per capita in the United States. Seriously. With a Dunkin’ on every corner, and specialty shops throughout the state, there’s something for everyone. We present six of our favorite donut shops … we know, there […]
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House OKs Carson bill to support environmental justice in implementation of Act on Climate
STATE HOUSE – The House of Representatives today approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Lauren H. Carson to help ensure the implementation of environmental justice provisions of the Act on Climate, the landmark environmental legislation she sponsored last year. The legislation (2022-H 7611A), which now goes to the Senate, adds an environmental justice advocate to the membership of […]
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Newport Restoration Foundation now accepting nominations for 2022 Doris Duke Historic Preservation Awards
The annual Doris Duke Historic Preservation Awards, a joint program of the Newport Restoration Foundation and the City of Newport, encourages excellence in historic preservation by recognizing exemplary preservation, restoration, and rehabilitation projects as well as education and advocacy initiatives that have taken place throughout Aquidneck Island. This year’s deadline has been extended to June […]
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Join Sankofa Community Connection in celebrating Juneteenth at the Great Friend’s Meeting House
Written and submitted by Sankofa Community Connection JUNETEENTH is the national celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Our event in Newport, RI demonstrates our commitment to presenting the historical impact and progression of African American heritage and culture. Back in 2020 we advocated for and received a proclamation from the City […]
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Ringo Starr gets honorary degree from Boston music school
BOSTON (AP) — Ringo Starr finally made it to Boston on Thursday to receive his honorary degree from the Berklee College of Music. The school originally announced that the Beatles drummer would receive a doctorate in music at commencement ceremonies in May, but Starr was unable to attend then and instead addressed the graduating class […]
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Dr. James McDonald stepping down as the Interim Director at the Rhode Island Department of Health
Governor Dan McKee today shared the news that Dr. James McDonald, MD, MPH, will be stepping down as the Interim Director at the Department of Health so that “he can focus on emerging healthcare needs of his family”. Dr. McDonald’s last day of State service will be July 29, 2022. He will continue as Interim Director while the […]
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Meteorologist Kelly Bates returns to local television, June 11
Kelly Bates, the long-time WJAR-10 meteorologist who parted with the station over a contract dispute last September, is joining WLNE-6 as the weekend meteorologist and science reporter, according to a Facebook post by Bates and news release from WLNE. “We are thrilled to have Kelly join the WLNE family and are looking forward to bringing […]
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What’s Up Today: Thursday, June 2
NEWPORT, RI – Good Morning, today is Thursday, June 2, 2022. 🌊 The Rhode Island Foundation is sending a Newport teen off to college with a scholarship honoring Roger Williams, the state’s founding father. Ava Reise won the four-year, renewable scholarship through the Foundation’s Carter Roger Williams Initiative, which was launched by philanthropists Letitia and the late […]
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Adoptable Pet of the Week: Aspen
Meet your new best friend, Aspen – this week’s Adoptable Pet of the Week! The Potter League for Animals shares on their website that Aspen is a 3-year-old male Mixed Breed. Aspen is considered a large-sized dog, weighing in at between 60 and 99 pounds. Here’s what else Potter League for Animals has to say […]
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Here’s what’s on the docket for Newport City Council’s June 8 Regular Council Meeting
Newport City Council’s next Regular Council Meeting will take place in the Council Chambers at Newport City Hall on Wednesday, June 8 at 6:30 pm. Here’s a look at what’s on their docket; CITY OF NEWPORT DOCKET FOR A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 8, 2022 The following items of business, filed with the City Clerk […]
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Newport teen a winner in statewide college scholarship competition
NEWPORT, RI — The Rhode Island Foundation is sending a Newport teen off to college with a scholarship honoring Roger Williams, the state’s founding father. Ava Reise won the four-year, renewable scholarship through the Foundation’s Carter Roger Williams Initiative, which was launched by philanthropists Letitia and the late John Carter. “All of these students discovered inspiration in Roger Williams […]
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Pawtucket High school students walk out in protest of gun policies
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) — High school students walked out of school in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, on Wednesday and rallied at city hall to protest inaction in Congress and at many state capitols on gun control. Organizer Zachary Pinto, 17, said his fellow students told him they were frustrated, angry and in pain after the last week’s […]