A federal judge in Rhode Island ordered the Trump administration Thursday to find the money to fully fund SNAP benefits for November, a decision that the administration promptly appealed. The ruling by U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell Jr. gave President Donald Trump’s administration until Friday to make the payments through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance […]
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T.F. Green spared from federal flight cuts, but airport warns travelers to stay alert
Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport officials are urging travelers to check with their airlines, even as the Warwick airport so far remains unaffected by the Trump administration’s plan to cut flights starting Friday to ease pressure on unpaid air traffic controllers during the federal shutdown. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced Wednesday the Federal […]
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Newport to rededicate Murphy Field honoring World War I soldier
A ceremony will be held Saturday to rededicate Private Michael G. Murphy Field in coordination with the city of Newport and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 406. The event will take place at 10 a.m. at the field, located at the corner of Ruggles and Carroll avenues. The public is invited to the family and […]
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Judge dismisses lawsuit over deportation of Brown University doctor
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the deportation of a doctor from Lebanon who was deported from Boston’s Logan Airport earlier this year despite having a visa after immigration officials said she supported a Hezbollah leader and attended his funeral. In March, Dr. Rasha Alawieh, a kidney […]
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Aquidneck Island Land Trust opens Maya L. Auchincloss Boardwalk on Sakonnet Greenway Trail
The Aquidneck Island Land Trust has replaced and reopened a 700-foot boardwalk on the Sakonnet Greenway Trail, dedicating it in memory of Maya L. Auchincloss. The boardwalk, located between Sandy Point Avenue and Bramans Lane, had deteriorated after years of use. It has been rebuilt with longer-lasting materials requiring minimal maintenance, according to a press […]
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Revolution Wind developer records $77M impairment due to stop work order
Revolution Wind is back on track, but the monthlong pause prompted by the Trump administration continues to ripple down the project developer’s balance sheet, according to third-quarter earnings reported Wednesday. Ørsted A/S, the Danish renewable energy company co-developing the project, ended the three-month period $261.8 million in the red, a marked reversal from the $795 […]
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Movies and TV shows casting in Rhode Island
Grusho Anna // Shutterstock Movies and TV shows casting in Rhode Island The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities’ Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or […]
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Middletown’s Rite-Solutions donates $19,300 to food banks in Rhode Island, Virginia
Rite-Solutions will donate $19,300 to two community food banks following its annual “Rite Donation” campaign in which employees raised $9,650 that the company matched dollar-for-dollar. The MLK Community Center in Newport and Love Thy Neighbor Community Food Pantry in King George, Va., will each receive funds from the campaign. “Support from Rite-Solutions employees and leadership […]
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Letter to the Editor: Middletown and its community partners are here to help
To The Editor: The federal government shutdown is affecting people right here in Middletown. Many of our neighbors are facing real challenges — from furloughed employees waiting on paychecks to families and seniors coping with cuts to SNAP and other programs. These are difficult times, and the Town of Middletown wants residents to […]
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R.I. energy regulators approve SouthCoast Wind transmission line plan
The financing and federal permitting for SouthCoast Wind remains murky. But the path is clear for the Massachusetts offshore wind project to run power lines up the Sakonnet River and across Portsmouth to Mount Hope Bay, with approval from the Rhode Island Energy Facility Siting Board on Tuesday. Power purchase agreements between the project developer […]
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Middletown Planning Director honored for distinguished public service
Ronald M. Wolanski, director of planning and economic development for the Town of Middletown, received the Robert M. Goodrich Distinguished Public Service Award on Monday during the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council’s 49th annual meeting. The award recognizes outstanding local government employees. “Ron has been a vital resource and trusted leader for Middletown for 23 […]
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Newport County first responders to receive mental health support through $125,000 grant
Strategic Prevention Partnerships in Portsmouth will receive a $125,000 grant to help Newport County firefighters, EMTs and police officers overcome trauma-related anxiety, PTSD and depression through its No Wrong Door initiative. The funding is from the Rhode Island Foundation, in partnership with Gov. Dan McKee’s Governor’s Overdose Task Force. “First Responders are seen as symbols […]
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Boys Town New England launches annual ‘Buy a Bird’ campaign to provide Thanksgiving meals for families in need
Boys Town New England has launched its annual Buy a Bird campaign, inviting community members to help provide Thanksgiving meals for local families in need. From Nov. 1-15, donations will support the creation of holiday baskets for families served through Boys Town’s In-Home Family Services and Care Coordination programs. Each Thanksgiving basket costs approximately $150 […]
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Jusuf Nurkic makes last-second putback to lift the Jazz past the Celtics, 105-103
BOSTON (AP) — Jusuf Nurkic dropped in a putback with 0.6 seconds remaining and the Utah Jazz overcame a double-digit, second-half deficit to beat the Boston Celtics 105-103 on Monday night. Keyonte George scored a season-high 31 points, and Lauri Markkanen added 20 points and nine rebounds to help the Jazz end a three-game losing […]
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Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded in November
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration said Monday that it will partially fund SNAP for November, after two judges issued rulings requiring the government to keep the nation’s largest food aid program running. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, which oversees the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, had planned to freeze payments starting Nov. 1 because it […]
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BankRI’s ‘Holiday Giving Tree’ returns to brighten season for local kids
Bank Rhode Island has launched its 28th annual Holiday Giving Tree program, inviting the community to provide gifts for underprivileged children across Rhode Island. The program, which runs through mid-December, partners with 16 nonprofit organizations to distribute presents to children in need. Last year, the Holiday Giving Tree delivered 6,944 gifts. “As the holidays approach, […]
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Edward King House, No Wrong Door launch food drive for families, seniors
The Edward King House Senior Center and No Wrong Door Behavioral Health are teaming up to collect food for local families and older adults struggling with food insecurity this holiday season. The community food drive runs Monday through Nov. 13, with donations accepted at the Edward King House Senior Center, 35 King St. The effort […]
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Audrain Motor Week, Broad Arrow Auctions announce multi-year partnership
Audrain Concours Foundation and Audrain Motorsport announced a partnership Thursday with Broad Arrow Auctions, a Hagerty company, establishing the collector car auction house as the exclusive auction partner for the Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week and presenting sponsor of the Audrain Motorsport Veteran Car Tour through 2028. The agreement marks Broad Arrow Auctions’ only […]
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Obituary: Catherine Orloff
Catherine Covell Orloff, a longtime resident of Newport and Providence, passed away peacefully on the 27th of October, 2025, at the age of 82 in Whittier, California. Born in 1943 on August 2nd-the same day as her own mother’s birthday-Cathy was a generous, engaged, high-spirited source of inspiration for all who came to know her. She […]
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Nelson rushes for career-high 244, scores three TDs as Monmouth defeats Bryant 35-7
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) — Rodney Nelson racked up a career-high 244 rushing yards on 34 carries, adding two receptions for 62 yards and scoring three total touchdowns as Monmouth took down Bryant 35-7 on Saturday. The Hawks (8-1, 5-0 Coastal Athletic Association), ranked ninth in the FCS coaches’ poll, rode a 21-point first half to […]
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Judges order the Trump administration to use contingency funds for SNAP payments during the shutdown
By MICHAEL CASEY, GEOFF MULVIHILL and KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Two federal judges ruled nearly simultaneously on Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration must continue to pay for SNAP, the nation’s biggest food aid program, using emergency reserve funds during the government shutdown. The judges in Massachusetts and Rhode Island gave the administration leeway […]
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RITBA to install weigh-in-motion system on Route 138 in Jamestown
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority will install a weigh-in-motion system on Route 138 near the Conanicus Avenue and East Shore Road ramps, requiring temporary lane closures through Thursday, Nov. 6. The work zone schedule is: Monday, Nov. 3: Eastbound high-speed lane closed from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4: Eastbound low-speed […]
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On the Market: A look at 45 Newport County homes hosting open houses this weekend: Nov. 1 – 2
There’s nothing spooky about the real estate market in Newport County this weekend, just solid opportunities across every corner of the region and all budgets. With more than 40 unique addresses hosting Open Houses, the Fall market remains active and balanced, giving both buyers and sellers reasons to stay engaged as we head toward year’s […]
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RIPTA’s Newport Hop-On Hop-Off bus service ends today
Rhode Island Public Transit Authority’s free Hop-On Hop-Off bus service in Newport concludes Friday, Oct. 31, following a successful summer and fall season. The complimentary service, funded by Discover Newport and the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island, provided transportation to popular tourist destinations and beaches on Route 67 (Bellevue/Salve Regina University) and Route 68 (CCRI/Memorial […]
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Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank awards grants to Jamestown, Middletown projects
Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank has approved $377,500 in Community Project Assistance Fund grants to eight municipalities statewide, including $77,500 for projects in Jamestown and Middletown. The grants will provide technical assistance for design, feasibility analysis and strategic planning for projects advancing community resilience, stormwater management and public infrastructure improvements. Jamestown received $27,500 for a Wastewater […]