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Clean Ocean Access (COA) hosted a beach cleanup this past Saturday at Coreys Lane in Portsmouth. There were over 107 committed volunteers who came together to remove 410 pounds of trash from the area. People of all ages joined us on this windy Saturday, shocked by the amounts of glass bottles, tires, and food wrappers […]

The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) today announced the completion of the third phase of the deck rehabilitation project on the Newport Pell Bridge for the season. By the end of this week, the construction barrier will be removed, and the traffic pattern on the bridge will return to two lanes in each direction. […]

The season of giving is fast approaching and, just in time, the Preservation Society of Newport County today announced that it will be conducting an online Exclusive Experiences Holiday Auction from November 22 through December 6. Offering unique, once-in-a-lifetime experiences that allow people to explore the Newport Mansions in new ways, the Preservation Society will […]

Jan Mutchler, University of Massachusetts Boston Older Americans who want to live independently face serious economic challenges. Half who live alone don’t have enough income to afford even a bare-bones budget in their home communities, and nearly 1 in 4 couples face the same problem. Those numbers add up to at least 11 million older […]

via Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management. The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) along with the RI Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration (FHA) announce the availability of $1.6 million in federal transportation funds for recreational trail projects in Rhode Island. Applications for the grants will be accepted by DEM through January 28.  “There are […]

via Newport Hospital Newport Hospital’s Frederick Henry Prince Memorial Fund has issued a request for proposal (RFP), making more than $100,000 in grants available to Newport County nonprofits that work with children. The “Powered by Prince” grants are to support programs that encourage healthy physical activity and promote the importance of education for local youth. […]

via Rhode Island Department of Health The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Parent Information Network are opening up a series of new virtual workshops to support Rhode Islanders who serve as caregivers for older adults and people with chronic conditions, such as Alzheimer’s Disease, dementia, and complications from other conditions, […]

Cranston, R.I. –National Education Association Rhode Island (NEARI) President Larry Purtill and Rhode Island Federation of Teachers and Health Professionals (RIFTHP) President Frank Flynn, leaders of the unions representing the vast majority of Rhode Island teachers and education support professionals, today called for “a holiday pause” of in-person learning and a move to distance learning […]

The Greenlove Foundation, an environmental Rhode Island-based non-profit, is giving back again to the community with a donation of a water bottle filling station.  The Providence Children’s Museum is the new recipient of the hydration station installed with the goal of children learning more about the negative impact of single-use plastic bottles on the environment.   […]

Common Fence Music will present MoNo Guitar Duo  in an online concert on Sunday, December 6 at 7p.m. The event is free, and all tips go to the artists. A link to the online concert will be provided at commonfencemusic.org prior to show time. The MoNo Guitar Duo consists of Italian guitarist Giuseppe Molino and Polish guitarist Anna […]

Thanksgiving is fast approaching, as is Black Friday, as is Small Business Saturday, as is Cyber Monday, and a holiday season that has many small retailers hoping for survival during a raging pandemic. Predictions have been grim. Many experts anticipate several small business and restaurant closures. While others suggest survival, and even prosperity, wrests with […]

You might have seen a familiar name in the entertainment headlines this week: Sophia Loren, the 86-year-old Italian icon, has returned to movie acting after a ten-year absence. She’s said in interviews that she’d only been waiting for material she connected with, but it’s no coincidence that the director of her new film, Netflix’s Italian-language […]

With another possible lockdown on the way, this weekend may be your last chance to get out and enjoy some socially distant live music. We found a few good live shows around town as well as some big names streaming on line. Check out our picks below. Friday: The Narrows Center for the Arts has […]

When a cuckoo is spotted in Rhode Island, you’d think any columnist who ignores the opportunity for wisecracking is a rare bird, indeed.  But the appearance of this creature in Johnston recently was such low-hanging fruit for punchlines that it offered little professional challenge. It did, however, provide a peg for looking back on visits […]

Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today announced the following road and lane closure notices are effective for the week of November 14-20, 2020. All schedules are weather-dependent and subject to change. Visit RIDOT’s Travel Advisories website for updates. Travel Advisories November 14-20, 2020 Interstate Highway Restrictions Temporary Exit and Ramp Closures  Pawtucket: The on-ramp from Fountain St. […]

The Thompson Middle School PTO is excited to announce the kickoff of their 2020 DONATEaBAG Soup Fundraiser, which will help fund extracurricular activities and educational programs. In addition, this year’s program will benefit the food bank at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, which provides non-perishable food items, frozen meat, fresh produce, bread, and […]

From National Grid The COVID-19 pandemic has created several challenging and stressful situations for many, including those who are struggling to pay their utility bills for the first time.  To help aid those customers, National Grid is offering free webinars to raise awareness around financial assistance programs that are available to income-eligible customers. Even if […]

Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority (RITBA) today announced the following road and lane closure notices are effective for the week of November 15-21, 2020. All schedules are weather-dependent and subject to change. Visit RITBA’s Travel Advisories website for updates. Newport Claiborne Pell Bridge!!!! PLEASE NOTE: THE SPEED LIMIT ON THE NEWPORT PELL BRIDGE !!!!!!!! HAS BEEN […]