The Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant today announced that the Wyndham Hotel and Johnny’s Restaurant will host shows scheduled during the holiday season. The popular spot in Newport was forced to close in August due to flooding caused by Hurricane Ida. The Playhouse is presenting Santa’s Murder Mystery November 17-December 19. Click here for tickets […]
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Superchief Trio to play Blackstone River Theatre Saturday, Nov. 6
The Blackstone River Theatre will present an evening of blues and jazz featuring Superchief Trio on Saturday, Nov. 6, 8:00 p.m., at Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St., Cumberland, RI. Admission is $15.00 advance, $18.00 day of show. For reservations or information call Blackstone River Theatre at (401) 725-9272. Having emerged from a subterranean honky-tonk venue in the […]
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Dine Stowe Restaurant Week returns to Stowe November 7 – 13
Celebrate Stowe’s local flavors and support local restaurants and businesses during Dine Stowe, happening November 7 – 13, 2021. According to Go Stowe, Dine Stowe is a chance to show your support for Stowe’s restaurants and food retailers. With many restaurants and Vermont specialty food businesses offering specials and promotions, it’s a great time to […]
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Agreement reached to restore public shoreline access on Lee’s Wharf
The Office of the Attorney General (RIAG), Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC), the City of Newport (City), and Howard Wharf LP have reached a preliminary agreement to restore access to an obstructed public right of way on Lee’s Wharf in downtown Newport. The preliminary agreement will reestablish public access to the Lee’s Wharf right of […]
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Reminder: ‘Fall Back’ this weekend; check smoke detectors, too
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 7 at 2 am, which means you gain an hour of sleep this weekend! Look for lighter mornings, but for it to get darker much earlier in the evening; On Saturday, the sun will rise at 7:23 am and will set at 5:35 pm in Newport. There […]
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$5 million in funding will provide additional emergency shelter capacity to Rhode Island’s homeless service providers
Governor Dan McKee today announced $5 million in funding to provide emergency shelter capacity to Rhode Island’s homeless service providers. McKee’s office says in a press release that this funding will fund 275 emergency shelter beds as we approach the winter months. “Our homeless shelter providers have been frontline heroes throughout the COVID-19 pandemic,” said […]
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COVID-19 vaccine eligibility expanded to children 5 to 11 in Rhode Island
Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) today announced that Rhode Island is expanding eligibility for COVID-19 vaccination today to children 5 to 11 years of age. Last night, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended vaccination for children in this age group with the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine. More […]
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Treasurer Magaziner celebrates the passage of Portsmouth, Central Falls school construction bonds
General Treasurer Seth Magaziner is celebrating the overwhelming support from voters in passing the School Construction Bond referenda in Central Falls and Portsmouth. One of Treasurer Magaziner’s key 2021 legislative priorities was a bill the Treasurer introduced in partnership with Mayor Maria Rivera, Senator Jonathon Acosta, and Representative Joshua Giraldo that will enable the City of Central […]
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Vermont 10 Miler returns to Stowe on November 7
The Vermont 10 Miler returns to Stowe, Vermont on Sunday, November 7. This circular countryside course offers ten miles of Vermont’s most beautiful roads and offers some great late Autumn vistas. The course starts and finishes at Mayo Farm, with the first seven miles on local roads before turning onto the Stowe Bike Path for […]
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Live Blog: Rhode Island Special Election Results
Voters in Portsmouth, Pawtucket, Central Falls, and Senate District 3 participated in a special election today! In Portsmouth, it was a special referendum where voters were asked to approve or reject two questions; Question 1 – SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION PROJECTS BONDS AND/OR NOTES NOT TO EXCEED $21,439,299“Shall an act, passed at the 2020 session of the […]
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Rhode Island Foundation offers $60,000 in matching grants to help the Food Bank and Trinity Rep recover from pandemic
The Rhode Island Foundation today announced that it will match every donation the public makes to Trinity Repertory Company during its 2021 run of “A Christmas Carol” with an equal grant to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank, up to a total of $60,000. RI Foundation says that the goal is to enable the Food Bank to keep its […]
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‘Back to Business’ initiative launched to aid Rhode Island employers, incentivize workers
Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT) today announced the “Back to Business” initiative, an incentive program designed to connect businesses with job seekers. Using up to $4.5 million in CARES Act funds, the Back to Business initiative will address the ongoing workforce challenges brought on by the COVID-19 […]
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Nibbles Woodaway and Lou Ferrigno join forces to benefit the RI Chapter of the ALS Association
Comic Con legend Lou Ferrigno will join Nibbles Woodway on the roof of the Big Blue Bug Solutions building to raise money for the Rhode Island Chapter of the ALS Association and welcoming Rhode Island Comic Con 2021 to the Rhode Island Convention Center in a special ceremony at 4 p.m. on Thursday November 4, […]
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Magaziner leads in third-quarter fundraising among governor candidates
General Treasurer Seth Magaziner, one of six Democrats vying for the party’s gubernatorial nomination, continued to be the top fundraiser among the candidates, as third-quarter financial reports were filed on Sunday with the Board of Elections. The Nov. 1 reporting deadline was for the third quarter, which ended Sept. 30. Robust fundraising is critical as […]
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One-lane travel on a portion of Bellevue Avenue scheduled for this week
The City of Newport is advising motorists to expect a traffic pattern change on Bellevue Avenue this week as crews begin a permanent road restoration to the intersection at Narragansett Avenue. The City of Newport, Department of Utilities, Water Division (NWD) has awarded a contract to Biszko Contracting Corp. to restore the intersection following improvements […]
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Kenny Chesney Plans “Here and Now 2022” tour with August 26th and 27th stop at Gillette Stadium
The tour features August 26 and August 27 stops at Gillette Stadium, marking Kenny Chesney’s 20th and 21st times headlining Gillette Stadium. NASHVILLE, Tenn. – “When we realized we weren’t getting to spend 2020 with No Shoes Nation, I never thought it would be three years until I would see my most favorite people in the world,” […]
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Battle for campaign funds: third-quarter reports due Monday
While there are a half dozen Democrats vying for the party’s gubernatorial nomination, and one Republican whose campaign says he will soon announce, the campaigns are gearing up, at least when it comes to fundraising. Political insiders suggest that candidates are yet to get into heavy campaign mode, but are flexing their financial muscle, raising […]
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New Around Jamestown Record set at 47 minutes 42 seconds
A new outright record was set on Saturday, October 30th for the Around Jamestown Record. Casey Brown on his Foiling Kiteboard, Wyspa Tech, completed his attempt around Jamestown with an elapsed time of 47 minutes and 42 seconds and an average speed of 22.4 knots. The Around Jamestown Record is a perpetual all-out record for sailing around Conanicut Island (also […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: The Monkees bring the memories to Mohegan Sun (October 29, 2021)
It was a night to celebrate one of pop music’s legendary acts when “The Monkees Present: The Mike Nesmith & Micky Dolenz Show” rolled into the Mohegan Sun Arena Friday, October 29th. The two remaining members of the band put on a memorable show for longtime fans as well as a good percentage of newbies, […]
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Paid metered parking season comes to a close on Sunday
Parking at a meter in Newport will be free beginning on Monday, November 1. In 2021, the paid metered parking season ran from May 1 through October 31. Through April 30, 2022, there is no fee for parking at meters but a 3-hour limit remains in effect until 6 pm daily. Newport Police Department and […]
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RITBA completes transition to electronic-only tolling on Newport Pell Bridge
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) today announced that the transition to all-electronic tolling on the Claiborne Newport Pell Bridge is now complete. The last cash toll was taken at 11 pm on October 28, 2021. “Despite the bad weather earlier this week, our crews were able to complete the transition and traffic […]
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“Six Picks” Halloween Edition: The best in local music – Low Lily, Big Lux and Whitney
There’s a lot of variety on the music scene this weekend, with some up-and-coming talent, as well as some old favorites. Here are a few not-to-be-missed shows! Friday: RI’s own James Montgomery Blues Band will jam on into the night when they play Chan’s in Woonsocket Friday at 8PM. Details here. Saturday: Chicago-based indie band […]
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National Grid making progress in restoration efforts
National Grid has restored nearly 300,000 customers (including over 100,000 overnight) throughout New England as of Thursday morning, following a powerful Nor’easter that began Tuesday night and lingered in the region throughout most of Wednesday. As of 9 am, 160,113 (146,429 in MA; 13,684 in RI) customers remained without power. LIVE BLOG | Rhode Island […]
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Edward King House to serve as a new drop-off site for Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels of RI announces it has partnered with Edward King House to serve as the new drop-off site for meals delivered to homebound Newport seniors through the nonprofit’s Home-Delivered Meal Program. “Meals on Wheels of RI has been serving homebound Newport seniors for many, many years, along with seniors across the rest of […]
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Ticket Giveaway: S.G. Goodman Saturday, Oct. 30th at the Newport Casino
Busy Saturday night? If not, there’s a really cool concert happening, and we’ve got a pair of tickets to the show to give away. Folk/Roots singer-songwriter S.G. Goodman is playing the Casino Theatre at the Tennis Hall of Fame Saturday, October 30th at 8PM. The show is part of the Fall Music Series from Common […]