Marc Cohen, University of Massachusetts Boston and Jane Tavares, University of Massachusetts Boston For Americans 60 and older, COVID-19 is widespread and deadly. Its economic impact could also be devastating. With a recession fast developing, much of the attention on the downturn focuses on working-age adults, but many older Americans – with less time to […]
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Newport PD: National Grid conducting work on Bellevue Avenue on Tuesday
On Tuesday, August 25, 2020, National Grid Gas will be conducting required maintenance on the natural gas line on Bellevue Ave between Pelham Street and Memorial Blvd, according to the Newport Police Department. Southbound traffic will remain normal. Bellevue Ave will be closed northbound beginning at 9 am at Memorial Blvd. Northbound traffic will be […]
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2020 Voter Guide – Candidate Profile: Chris Semonelli, House Representative District 72
With less than three months to the General Election, and less than a month to the Primary Election, What’s Up Newp begins its comprehensive coverage of not only elections in Newport County, but also key statewide legislative races. Surveys were emailed to candidates in Newport County. We have received several responses, with still more coming […]
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Restore Greater Newport tracks COVID-19’s economic impact
Source: The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce, Restore Greater Newport and Connect Greater Newport. Restore Greater Newport is tracking COVID-19’s economic impact on the greater Newport region, to learn the needs of businesses and residents. A survey, designed to be taken monthly by local residents and business owners, will help to determine how people are participating […]
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2020 Voter Guide – Video: A conversation with Angela McCalla, candidate for Newport City Council Ward 1
Angela McCalla, candidate for Newport City Council Ward 1 joined What’s Up Newp to participate in What’s Up Newp’s video voter guide. McCalla is an incumbent. To help voters stay informed, What’s Up Newp has invited all candidates running for Newport City Council to join us for a video interview where they will have the […]
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2020 Voter Guide – Candidate Profile: Lynn Ceglie, Newport City Council At-Large
With less than three months to the General Election, and less than a month to the Primary Election, What’s Up Newp begins its comprehensive coverage of not only elections in Newport County, but also key statewide legislative races. Surveys were emailed to candidates in Newport County. We have received several responses, with still more coming […]
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2020 Voter Guide – Candidate Profile: William Kimes, Newport City Council At-Large
With less than three months to the General Election, and less than a month to the Primary Election, What’s Up Newp begins its comprehensive coverage of not only elections in Newport County, but also key statewide legislative races. Surveys were emailed to candidates in Newport County. We have received several responses, with still more coming […]
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2020 Voter Guide – Candidate Profile: Angela McCalla, Newport City Council Ward 1
With less than three months to the General Election, and less than a month to the Primary Election, What’s Up Newp begins its comprehensive coverage of not only elections in Newport County, but also key statewide legislative races. Surveys were emailed to candidates in Newport County. We have received several responses, with still more coming […]
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Newport County Road Report: Construction and delays for the week of August 22 – 29
Newport, RI – Here’s a round-up of the scheduled road and lane closures throughout Newport County during the week ahead. Rhode Island Department of Transportation The following road and lane closure notices are effective for the week of August 22-28, 2020. All schedules are weather-dependent and subject to change. Visit RIDOT’s Travel Advisories website for a full […]
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RIDOH recommends reopening Fogland and Gooseberry Beaches for swimming
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends reopening Fogland Beach in Tiverton and Gooseberry Beach in Newport for swimming because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels. RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality regularly to ensure safe bathing throughout the summer. The status of a beach may change as new data become […]
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2020 Voter Guide – Candidate Profile: Olga Enger, Newport City Council At-Large
With less than three months to the General Election, and less than a month to the Primary Election, What’s Up Newp begins its comprehensive coverage of not only elections in Newport County, but also key statewide legislative races. Surveys were emailed to candidates in Newport County. We have received several responses, with still more coming […]
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NAACP announces indefinite postponement of this year’s Black Regiment Monument Commemoration Ceremony
The following was submitted by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Newport County Branch; “On the last Sunday in August, since 1967, the Newport County Branch-NAACP hosts the Black Regiment Monument Commemoration Ceremony in honor of the men from the First Rhode Island Regiment – the Black Regiment- who fought so […]
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2020 Voter Guide – Candidate Profile: Kathryn Leonard, Newport City Council Ward 3
With less than three months to the General Election, and less than a month to the Primary Election, What’s Up Newp begins its comprehensive coverage of not only elections in Newport County, but also key statewide legislative races. Surveys were emailed to candidates in Newport County. We have received several responses, with still more coming […]
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2020 Voter Guide – Candidate Profile: Chris Logan, Middletown Town Council
With less than three months to the General Election, and less than a month to the Primary Election, What’s Up Newp begins its comprehensive coverage of not only elections in Newport County, but also key statewide legislative races. Surveys were emailed to candidates in Newport County. We have received several responses, with still more coming […]
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2020 Voter Guide – Candidate Profile: Elizabeth Fuerte, Newport City Council At-Large
With less than three months to the General Election, and less than a month to the Primary Election, What’s Up Newp begins its comprehensive coverage of not only elections in Newport County, but also key statewide legislative races. Surveys were emailed to candidates in Newport County. We have received several responses, with still more coming […]
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2020 Voter Guide – Video: A conversation with Susan Taylor, candidate for Newport City Council At-Large
Susan Taylor, candidate for Newport City Council At-large joined What’s Up Newp to participate in What’s Up Newp’s video voter guide. Taylor is an incumbent and also currently serves as Vice-Chair on the council. To help voters stay informed, What’s Up Newp has invited all candidates running for Newport City Council to join us for […]
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2020 Voter Guide – Candidate Profile: Elizabeth ‘Beth’ Evans Cullen, Newport City Council At-Large
With less than three months to the General Election, and less than a month to the Primary Election, What’s Up Newp begins its comprehensive coverage of not only elections in Newport County, but also key statewide legislative races. Surveys were emailed to candidates in Newport County. We have received several responses, with still more coming […]
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2020 Voter Guide – Candidate Profile: Susan Taylor, Newport City Council At-Large
With less than three months to the General Election, and less than a month to the Primary Election, What’s Up Newp begins its comprehensive coverage of not only elections in Newport County, but also key statewide legislative races. Surveys were emailed to candidates in Newport County. We have received several responses, with still more coming […]
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2020 Voter Guide – Candidate Profile: Kevin Michaud, Newport City Council At-Large
With less than three months to the General Election, and less than a month to the Primary Election, What’s Up Newp begins its comprehensive coverage of not only elections in Newport County, but also key statewide legislative races. Surveys were emailed to candidates in Newport County. We have received several responses, with still more coming […]
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VIDEO: Air Station Cape Cod crew conducts medevac off of the coast of Rhode Island
Air Station Cape Cod has released U.S. Coast Guard video of a MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew successfully completing a medevac of a commercial fishing vessel crewmember off Rhode Island on August 14, 2020. The crewmember was then transferred to Rhode Island Hospital by EMS, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. The location of the incident […]
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New York Yacht Club Annual Regatta moved to October
Source: New York Yacht Club NEWPORT, R.I. – Sail long enough and you’re sure to have a leg where all factors conspire against you: the wind, the tide, the competition, passing motor boats, everything. That’s what this year is like for regatta organizers. The New York Yacht Club’s plan to re-start the 2020 sailing season […]
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RIDOH recommends reopening Barrington Town Beach for swimming
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends reopening Barrington Town Beach for swimming because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels. RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality regularly to ensure safe bathing throughout the summer. The status of a beach may change as new data become available. The most up-to-date […]
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2020 Voter Guide – Video: A conversation with Elizabeth Fuerte, candidate for Newport City Council At-Large
Elizabeth Fuerte, candidate for Newport City Council At-large joined What’s Up Newp to participate in What’s Up Newp’s video voter guide. To help voters stay informed, What’s Up Newp has invited all candidates running for Newport City Council to join us for a video interview where they will have the opportunity to answer and address […]
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2020 Voter Guide – Video: A conversation with Jeanne Marie Napolitano, candidate for Newport City Council At-Large
Jeanne Marie Napolitano, candidate for Newport City Council At-large joined What’s Up Newp to participate in What’s Up Newp’s video voter guide. Napolitano is an incumbent. To help voters stay informed, What’s Up Newp has invited all candidates running for Newport City Council to join us for a video interview where they will have the […]
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RIDOH provides COVID-19 Business Compliance Update
More than 250 businesses in sectors such as retail, fitness, and hospitality received perfect scores on their COVID-19 compliance inspections, according to Rhode Island’s COVID-19 Enforcement Task Force. The COVID-19 Enforcement Task Force is a collaboration between the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation (DBR). These inspections are […]