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Melissa Hawkins, American University After sustained declines in the number of COVID-19 cases over recent months, restrictions are starting to ease across the United States. Numbers of new cases are falling or stable at low numbers in some states, but they are surging in many others. Overall, the U.S. is experiencing a sharp increase in […]

Norman Bird Sanctuary is looking for volunteers to help weed Mabel’s Garden, including the gravel walkways. Beautiful formal garden next to the historic Paradise Farmhouse overlooking fields out to the ocean. No experience necessary and gardening gloves and tools are provided. Cool breezes and quiet calm guaranteed! If interested, please email Joseph McLaughlin, Properties Director, jmclaughlin@normanbirdsanctuary.org

Governor Gina M. Raimondo is directing Rhode Island flags at all state agencies and buildings to be flown at half-staff in memory of former Mayor of Newport Paul Gaines. The flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on Wednesday, July 1.  “Mayor Paul Gaines was a trailblazer who had an unforgettable impact on our state,” said Governor […]

Middletown, RI – This last full weekend in June was a big one for tens of thousands of amateur radio operators all over North America. The “Field Day” weekend, a combination emergency-preparedness exercise, public relations event, and club picnic. Clubs and individuals tuned up their power generators, charged their batteries and got on the air […]

RIDOH Recommends Reopening Hazard’s Beach and Gooseberry Beach and Closing North Kingstown Town Beach for Swimming The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends reopening Hazard’s Beach and Gooseberry Beach in Newport for swimming because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels. RIDOH also recommends closing North Kingstown Town Beach because of high bacteria levels. […]

Newport, RI – The Women’s Resource Center (WRC) of Newport & Bristol Counties today announced the promotion of Jessica Walsh as its Executive Director. Previously, Walsh served as Interim Executive Director following the retirement of former Executive Director Lori DiPersio in July 2019. She also held the title of Director of Prevention, spearheading the efforts […]

Newport, RI – An online petition is calling for the removal of a Christopher Columbus statue that is located at the intersection of Memorial Boulevard and Bellevue Avenue in Newport. The petition, Removal of the Columbus statue in Newport, on Change.org asks people “to consider the realities we were not taught in school about the […]

Providence, RI – Following Governor Gina M. Raimondo’s announcement yesterday at the COVID-19 press conference, the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) will ease parking restrictions by increasing parking by 25% at Rhode Island state beaches starting Saturday, June 27, to try to keep lines of cars moving and reduce wait times at entrances. Since beaches opened June […]

by Bike Newport Survey location:www.surveymonkey.com/r/BikingRI_coronavirus The Statewide Survey Biking in the Time of Coronavirus remains open after a strong response in the first month. The statewide coalition Paths to Progress has collected responses from over 550 riders and counting. To improve the sampling, this survey is now available in Spanish. Using the same, original link, the Survey will open in […]

Newport, RI – Twenty-four Aquidneck Island programs have been awarded a total of $128,424 by Newport Hospital’s Frederick Henry Prince Memorial Fund. The “Powered by Prince” grants will support programs that encourage healthy lifestyles and promote education for local youth. “It is remarkable to see not only the number of children these grants will impact, […]

Army Gen. Mark A. Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, delivers the keynote address and Navy Rear Adm. Shoshana S. Chatfield, president of the Naval War College, confers degrees during a virtual graduation ceremony, June 24, 2020. The Naval War College is in Newport, R.I.

Story by Public Affairs Office, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport NEWPORT, R.I. — Fourteen teams, comprised of 105 Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport employees, have won the prestigious Warfare Center Award for calendar year 2019, which spotlights the extraordinary work being done across the entire Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) enterprise.Established in 2005, the […]

Newport resident Rachel Hussey this evening announced her candidacy for the Third Ward Seat on Newport City Council. Hussey provided What’s Up Newp with the following announcement; Newport resident and St. Michael’s School educator Rachel Hussey declared her candidacy today for Newport’s 3rd Ward City Council seat.  “This ward continues to ask for transparency, innovation, […]

Newport, RI – The 2020 election season is officially underway, as candidates for local, statewide, and legislative seats begin to file their declarations of candidacy this week. Those wishing to run for General Assembly or local offices must file with the local board of canvassers in the town in which they are registered to vote […]

Newport, RI – With more than $230,000 already raised, Salve Regina University organizers are reaching out to runners, walkers and joggers in the community to help push its Mercy Emergency Relief Fund beyond the quarter-million dollar mark by signing up and participating in the Salve Cares Virtual 5k anytime between now and July 12. Registration […]

Providence, RI – Despite the impact of the coronavirus on its branch hours and operations, Bank Rhode Island (BankRI) collected 1,618 books for Books Are Wings (BAW) during its abbreviated annual drive this spring. The donated books are now heading to the Pawtucket-based nonprofit at a time when their inventory is low and they’re gearing up to […]