According to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service, today will be cloudy, with a high near 57 degrees. 7 Day Forecast The following is the National Weather Service 7-day weather forecast, centered on Newport State Airport; Frost AdvisoryHazardous Weather Outlook Today: Increasing clouds, with a high near 57. East wind 5 to 15 mph […]
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Segal, a Democrat, enters Rhode Island congressional race
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Former Democratic state lawmaker David Segal has joined the race in Rhode Island to succeed U.S. Rep. Jim Langevin, a fellow Democrat who’s retiring after over two decades in office. Segal announced his decision Wednesday. He said many voters are fed up with federal politics and that, “Government should be able […]
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Former Fall River Mayor to report to prison Friday after delay rejected
FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) — A former Massachusetts mayor convicted of corruption charges is set to report to prison after a court rejected his request for a delay. Former Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia II will report to a federal medium security prison in New Hampshire on Friday to begin a six-year sentence after a […]
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BankRI collection leads to 6,382 books for kids statewide
When Bank Rhode Island (BankRI) customers and staff have an opportunity to help the community, they never disappoint, and the bank’s recently-completed Children’s Book Drive was no exception. Held throughout the month of March at all 20 of BankRI’s branches, the effort in support of Books Are Wings led to 6,382 books for local kids. […]
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Newport Jazz Festival unveils 2022 daily lineups
This summer, the legendary Newport Jazz Festival returns to historic Fort Adams State Park, July 29 – 31. Today, Newport Jazz Festival announces its 2022 day line-ups and the addition of several new artists including Dan Wilson, Takuya Kuroda, Melissa Aldana, Jazz Is Dead Presents and Sullivan Fortner with more artists to be announced. These artists join the previously announced […]
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WalletHub Study: Rhode Island employers have the 9th biggest hiring struggle in the U.S.
With the labor force participation rate at 62.4%, one of the lowest rates in decades, WalletHub today released updated data on 2022’s States Where Employers Are Struggling the Most in Hiring. In order to see where employers are struggling the most in hiring, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia based on the […]
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Cape Air to buy 75 all-electric planes
ARLINGTON, Wash. (AP) — Eviation Aircraft, an Arlington company that has built a fully electric commuter airplane, got a boost this week when one of the nation’s largest commuter airlines, Cape Air, signed a letter of intent to buy 75 of the Eviation Alice model. The nine-passenger airplane, which produces no carbon emissions, is expected […]
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Newport City Council to host workshop on Outdoor Dining
Newport City Council will host a workshop on outdoor dining on Wednesday, April 20 at 5:30 pm. The meeting will take place in the Council Chambers at Newport City Hall. During their last Council Meeting, City Council moved forward a resolution that called for this workshop with businesses and residents of the neighborhood to consider […]
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Late-season storm dumps heavy snow on New York, New England
By MICHAEL HILL Associated Press A late-season storm dumped six inches (15 centimeters) or more of heavy, wet snow on parts of Pennsylvania, upstate New York and northern New England on Tuesday. The storm snapped tree limbs and interrupted power to more than 350,000 utility customers in New York alone, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul. […]
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Humanities grant to Naval War College Foundation brings the world to Rogers High School
The Naval War College Foundation has received a major state grant to continue programming for an innovative partnership between the Naval War College and Rogers High School for the 2022-2023 academic year. The $9,240 grant from the Rhode Island Council for the Humanities will fund the Rogers High School International Studies & Leadership Program, an elective […]
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Newport Classical to donate proceeds from its Cliburn-Bound Piano Marathon Weekend to WHO’s Emergency Appeal for Ukraine
Newport Classical today announced that all proceeds from its upcoming Cliburn-Bound Piano Marathon, featuring nine exceptional amateur pianists in four concerts from Friday, April 29 through Sunday, May 1, 2022, will be donated to the World Health Organization’s Emergency Appeal for Ukraine. In addition, a special musical presentation in honor of the Ukrainian people will take place during the […]
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College majors that earn the most money
Choosing a college major is a big decision. Students must decide to study something that challenges and interests them while balancing the hard realities of the job market and outlook on career paths. A good salary coming out of college is key to a financially secure future, and with increasing student loan debts, choosing a […]
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RIPTA: Masks are now optional for passengers
Following yesterday’s news that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is no longer enforcing a federal mandate requiring face masks to be worn when using public transportation, The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is advising passengers that masks are now options for passengers and drivers while on board. The mandate, which had been in place […]
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How gas prices have changed in Rhode Island in the last week
Average gas prices per gallon in the U.S. are up slightly from the weekend but down about three cents from one week ago.Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Rhode Island and created free to use gas price widgets for every metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are as of April 18. State […]
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Ruth Taylor to retire from Newport Historical Society, search for new Executive Director underway
Newport Historical Society (NHS) today announced that it is embarking on a search for a new Executive Director with the aim of transitioning the role in January 2023. “Ruth Taylor, the outgoing NHS Executive Director, has led the organization through an exceptional period of growth and evolution for over 15 years, during which she and the […]
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Providence Pizza Week serves up great pies and more April 17-30
Good news pizza lovers – your time has come! “Providence Pizza Weeks,” a new restaurant industry initiative, arrives this week running from April 17-30. During “Pizza Weeks,” you’ll find specials at restaurants all over the Providence area. Dozens of restaurants are participating from small pizzerias to larger establishments. There’s a pizza for everyone on this […]
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Travel restrictions lifted on Mt. Hope, Pell, and Jamestown Bridges
At 7:39 am, Wind restrictions have been lifted on the Mt Hope, Newport Pell, and Jamestown Bridges, according to Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority. At 5:04 am, The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) announced that it has travel restrictions on all bridges. “#RITBA ALERT: Due to high winds only automobiles, pickup trucks, […]
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Newport County Weather Forecast for April 19
According to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service, today will be cloudy before becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 52 degrees. 7 Day Forecast The following is the National Weather Service 7-day weather forecast, centered on Newport State Airport; Wind AdvisoryHazardous Weather Outlook Today: A chance of rain, mainly before 8am. Cloudy, then […]
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Short-term rental conversation continues in Middletown
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (APRIL 18, 2022) – Middletown will continue to monitor short-term rentals in the community. Hearing from colleagues and residents during a meeting in Town Hall, the Town Council agreed to revisit the issue at an upcoming session, likely on May 2. Council members said this was especially true as Newport considers a ban […]
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Travel Advisory: Lane closures start April 22 for I-295 bridge work in Smithfield
As part of an ongoing bridge preservation project along I-295 in Smithfield, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will shift lanes and close the right travel lane of I-295 in both directions where the highway passes over Stillwater Road, just south of Exit 15 (Route 7/Douglas Pike).
The closure will be in place until July. At that time, RIDOT will modify the traffic pattern and close the left travel lane. RIDOT will keep at least two lanes open in each direction during peak periods. RIDOT will remove all shifts and closures in October.
The lane closures are not expected to cause traffic delays, but RIDOT encourages motorists to reduce their speed and drive cautiously through the work zones.
The $16.2 million, 10-bridge project is aimed at extending the useful life of the structures and ensure efficient traffic flow which supports reduced vehicle emissions. This work will avoid the need for more costly bridge rehabilitation or replacement projects. At each bridge RIDOT will perform steel and concrete repairs, repair or replace bridge joints and repave the bridges.
All construction projects are subject to changes in schedule and scope depending on needs, circumstances, findings, and weather.
The Bridge Group 10 Bridge Preservation Project is made possible by RhodeWorks, RIDOT’s ongoing commitment to repair structurally deficient bridges and bring Rhode Island’s transportation infrastructure into a state of good repair, promote economic development, and create jobs. Learn more at www.ridot.net/RhodeWorks.
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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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Counties with the highest COVID-19 vaccination rate 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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Trinity Rep announces 2022-23 season
Trinity Repertory in Providence has announced an incredible lineup of award-winning and world premiere productions for the upcoming 2022-23 Season. Each story stretches across genres and time periods, though all share a common theme: examining legacies, and how they are passed down from one generation to the next. Watch the announcement from Trinity’s Artistic Director […]
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Families invited to meet elementary and Pre-K teachers at Sea Rose Montessori School Pre-K and Elementary School Open House
Interested in individualized learning with lots of outdoor time and sunny, spacious classrooms? Come meet certified Montessori elementary and Pre-K teachers on Saturday April 30 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Sea Rose Montessori School, 324 East Main Road in Portsmouth, RI. At the Open House, you’ll see the beautiful grounds, including a community […]
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Election 2022: Magaziner raises nearly triple raised by his Congressional rivals
General Treasurer Seth Magaziner, a Democrat who is running for Congress in the second Congressional District, raised more than $1.4 million in the first quarter of this year, according to his campaign’s quarterly report, filed with the Federal Election Committee. That’s nearly triple what any other Congressional candidate raised during the quarter, Democrat or Republican. […]