The Newport City Council voted 5 – 2 this evening to approve sending a request to the General Assembly to enact legislation authorizing the City of Newport and the Town of Middletown to establish a regional school district. In Middletown tonight, Middletown Town Council was also considering several resolutions around regionalization. The Town Council voted […]
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Best Bob Dylan albums of all time
Born on May 24, 1941, Bob Dylan’s multigenerational career has undergone numerous ebbs and flows as the artist evolved with and responded to the world around him. Armed with an intensely deep knowledge of American music, Dylan first emerged from the Greenwich Village folk scene as the voice of dissent against various institutions of oppression. […]
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What’sUpNewp publishes stories, reviews, photography, comics, and more every day of the year. We welcome new writers and photographers as well as veterans of the game to submit stories, essays, poetry, photography, art, comics, and more. This is not our website. It’s the communities. What’sUpNewp is an inclusive and welcome environment for everyone. The merit […]
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Best rock albums of the 1970s
The 1970s was a decade defined by the evolution of rock music as both a genre and cultural movement, splintering and morphing into sub-genres like punk, folk rock, heavy metal, glam rock, and singer-songwriter. It was also an era that, both musically and politically, found its legs and defined itself, in some ways, in its […]
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Election 2022: EMILY’s list endorses Gorbea; Foulkes TV ad campaign begins
Nellie Gorbea wins EMILY’s List endorsement; Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea has won the endorsement of EMILY’s List, among 11 gubernatorial candidates to receive the organization’s endorsement. “EMILY’s List is backing Nellie Gorbea in the race for governor of Rhode Island because she’s a proven leader and a tireless advocate for reproductive rights,” the organization […]
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Newport Yacht Club will host Vessel Safety Checks and No Discharge Inspections on May 21 – 22
The Newport Yacht Club today announced that it will host vessel safety checks and Rhode Island Department of Environment (RI DEM) No Discharge Inspections on May 21 and May 22. More Info US Coast Guard Auxiliary Vessel Safety Checks are the easiest way to ensure that your boat meets current federal and state boating safety […]
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St. Columba’s 29th Annual Garden Party will benefit the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center
St. Columba’s Chapel is thrilled to announce that proceeds from the 29th Annual Garden Party will benefit the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center (MLKCC) in Newport, RI. After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the festive spring celebration will be held in the Chapel’s churchyard (55 Vaucluse Ave., Middletown, RI) on Saturday, June 11, […]
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Concert to benefit Jamestown Ukraine Relief Project coming to Central Baptist Church May 20
A concert to benefit the Jamestown Ukraine Relief Project is coming to the Central Baptist Church Friday May 20 at 7PM. “Let’s Get Together: A Coffeehouse Concert for Ukraine” will feature performers Home Brew, Ed McGuirl, and Jesse Humphrey. There is no admission fee for the event, however, donations are encouraged, with all proceeds going […]
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Man fatally shot by officer near NH space force station
NEW BOSTON, N.H. (AP) — A man who was fatally shot by a police officer near the New Boston Space Force Station died of a single gunshot wound, according to an autopsy. The manner of death of Michael Foley, 33, from Massachusetts on Friday night is a homicide, the attorney general’s office said. The shooting […]
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Best duos in Boston Red Sox history
In Major League Baseball, it takes more than one skilled player to field a championship contender. It takes talent all over the field at a variety of positions, both in terms of pitchers and hitters. While having a star pitcher and a star hitter at the same time is no guarantee of success, it does […]
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Bail hearing postponed for man charged in mom’s death at sea
RUTLAND, Vt. (AP) — A Vermont man charged with killing his mother at sea to inherit the family’s estate will remain in custody, after his bail hearing was postponed for at least two months. Nathan Carman’s hearing, slated for Monday, was postponed Friday for at least 60 days by U.S. District Judge Geoffrey Crawford of […]
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Rhode Island State Police K-9 that was featured in Netflix’s ‘Rescued by Ruby’ has been euthanized
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A Rhode Island dog whose inspiring story of going from shelter dog to lifesaving police K-9 became the subject of a recent Netflix movie has been euthanized. State Police said Sunday K-9 Ruby was put down Friday following a “sudden, acute, and untreatable illness.” She was 11 years old. Col. Darnell […]
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Top stories last week on What’sUpNewp
Catch up on all of the most popular stories that appeared on What’sUpNewp last week, MAy 8 – 14. 1 – The Coffee Grinder finds a new home in Newport 2 – House OKs bill to provide tax relief to year-round Newport residents 3 – What Sold: 18 Newport County real estate sales, transactions (May […]
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7 people injured during clash between motorcycle clubs in Fall River
FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) — Seven people were injured during a Saturday afternoon melee between rival motorcycle clubs in a Massachusetts city. Police in Fall River say more than fifty people were involved in the brawl at around 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. Fall River Police Capt. Bardon Castro told WPRI-TV that some of those involved […]
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Candidate facing menacing charge exits congressional race
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A Rhode Island congressional candidate recently arrested on a menacing charge in Ohio has dropped out of the race. Michael Neary said in a statement Friday he was seeking medical treatment for non-epileptic seizures following his arrest in Ohio in March. He said the decision followed “careful consultation and prayer.” Neary, […]
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Lang Pharma Nutrition, Inc. named a MSC 2021 US Ocean Champion for dedication to ocean health & sustainability
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) today awarded Newport-based Lang Pharma Nutrition, Inc. a 2021 MSC US Ocean Champion Award for their continued dedication to ocean health and outstanding efforts beyond MSC’s sustainability standards. Lang Pharma Nutrition is a full-service private label and corporate brand manufacturer owned by Aker BioMarine, a global biotech innovator dedicated to improving human […]
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Baby formula shortage fueling spike in milk bank interest
By MIKE CATALINI and PAT EATON-ROBB Associated Press The U.S. baby formula shortage has sparked a surge of interest at milk banks around the U.S. with some mothers offering to donate breast milk and desperate parents calling to see if it’s a solution to keep their babies fed. It’s a pathway that won’t work for […]
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Neary drops from second Congressional race
Michael Neary, a Democratic candidate for the second Congressional district has reportedly dropped out of the race, only weeks since his arrest in Ohio on menacing and drug possession charges. Neary, who never filed a campaign finance report with the Federal Election Commission for the first quarter of 2022, said he was dropping out of […]
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Interfaith group asks Starbucks to drop vegan milk surcharge
BOSTON (AP) — A group of Christian, Hindu, Buddhist and Jewish leaders is asking Starbucks to stop charging extra for vegan milk alternatives, saying the practice amounts to a tax on people who have embraced plant-based lifestyles. FILE – Actor James Cromwell arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” at the […]
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Volunteers need for Newport’s June Secret Garden Tour – ‘On The Point’
Imagine yourself sitting in a very stunning colorful garden with a variety of trees and flowers, the sun shining down, a cool breeze grazing your face, and the sound of birds happily chirping away. Sounds delightful, right? The Newport Secret Garden Tour is looking for volunteers for the upcoming June Tours which will take place […]
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Total skier visits hits record in 2021-2022 season
The 2021-2022 ski season was record-breaking in the total number of skier visits to resorts around the country, the National Ski Areas Association announced Friday. The national figure of 61 million skier visits was up 3.5% from the previous season, according to the trade group based in Colorado. “This record visitation signals that the U.S. […]
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Starbucks in Maine is first in state to announce union plan
BIDDEFORD, Maine (AP) — Workers at a Starbucks store in Maine became the first in the state to announce their intent to unionize on Friday. The six employees at the Biddeford store joined workers at dozens of Starbucks locations around the country who have sought to unionize. The employees filed an election petition with the National […]
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Vermont Legislature adjourns after passing $8 billion budget
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — The Vermont Legislature has adjourned after passing a more than $8 billion budget in a session marked by remote legislating and hundreds of millions of dollars in federal pandemic relief funds. The session came to a close Thursday evening with leaders in the Democrat-controlled legislature and Republican Gov. Phil Scott acknowledging […]
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Former Massachusetts teacher convicted of raping 5th-grade student years ago
WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — A former elementary school music teacher charged with raping a fifth-grade student more than a decade ago has been found guilty after a three-day trial, prosecutors said. Stephen Jaszek, 66, of South Hadley, was convicted by a Worcester Superior Court judge in a jury-waived trial on Thursday of five seperate rape […]
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President Biden approves Rhode Island Disaster Declaration for January Blizzard
President Biden today declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Rhode Island and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe winter storm and snowstorm from January 28 to January 29, 2022 according to a statement issued from The White House. During […]