The Rhode Island Foundation announced today that they have awarded more than $53,000 in grants to fund six neighborhood-based projects in Newport County. The work ranges from supporting community gardens in Jamestown and Newport to enhancing community spaces in Little Compton and Newport. “Our grants will create places to gather, make friendships and launch new collaborations that […]
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Newport Firsts – 1769: First overt act of defiance in the original thirteen British North American colonies against Great Britain
The following content was contributed by Brian Stinson, Author of Newport Firsts: A Hundred Claims to Fame. This past July 19th marked the 250th anniversary of the first overt act of defiance in the original thirteen British North American colonies against Great Britain. This accurate claim and predates the burning of the Gaspee in Narragansett […]
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Newport County Youth Chorus offering free after-school programs to Elementary and Middle School students
The Newport County Youth Chorus is welcoming new singers to join them for their third season. It is free to participate and no audition is necessary — just a love of singing! The Middle School Ensemble (treble/unchanged voices in grades 5 – 8) meets on Wednesdays from 3:15 – 4:45 pm at St. Mary’s Church […]
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53 swimmers participate in Swim To Skim, raise over $4k for Clean Ocean Access
Content via Clean Ocean Access, Photo by Jason Evans On what felt like the first sign of fall, over 50 swimmers from five states took to the water to advance the mission of Clean Ocean Access on August 25, 2019 by swimming from Perrotti Park to King Park Swim Area. The event has a focus […]
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St. Francis grinds out win in Grandmasters Team Race
St. Francis Yacht Club team captain Jon Andron always sets modest goals for the New York Yacht Club Grandmasters Team Race. A good regatta, he says, is one where he and his teammates enjoy the company of fellow sailors from around the country and overseas, finish the event with a desire to return, and make […]
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Congressional, Defense, and Innovation Leaders to speak this week in Newport during SENEDIA’s Sixth Annual Defense Innovation Days
Congressional and other Defense leaders are set to speak at the Southeastern New England Defense Industry Alliance’s (SENEDIA) Sixth Annual Defense Innovation Days event at the Newport Marriot August 26 – 28. Defense Innovation Days is SENEDIA’s annual three-day event highlighting innovation and technology in the defense arena – from undersea technology and cybersecurity, to […]
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6 open houses to check out this weekend
On the market for a new home? Well this upcoming weekend is looking like a good time to explore more than a dozen homes that have recently hit the market. What’sUpNewp’s Open House listings are brought to you by our real estate partners, William Raveis Newport. Contact William Raveis for all of your real estate, mortgage, […]
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Search resumes for Captain Cook’s Endeavour in Newport Harbor
The Rhode Island Marine Archaeology Project (RIMAP), the Australian National Maritime Museum (ANMM), and the Silentworld Foundation (SWF) announced this week that they have again partnered to continue the study of a Newport (RI) Harbor shipwreck that may be HMB Endeavour. With the 250th Anniversary of Cook’s voyage to Australia approaching in spring 2020, there’s interest […]
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Citizens Exploring School Unification forms, announces petition drive targeting Middletown Town Council
Citizens Exploring School Unification (CESU) has officially launched and is circulating a petition regarding Middletown Town Council’s decision on June 17th to end talks of school regionalization with Newport. CESU was incorporated in Rhode Island as a nonprofit on August 12, 2019, shortly after the Middletown Town Council declined to discuss or consider unification of […]
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Clean Ocean Access provides updates on water quality for Swim to Skim (Updated)
Clean Ocean Access has provided the following update regarding this weekend’s 6th Annual Swim To Skim and the recent sewage spill. Update – August 22nd Clean Ocean Access has provided the following update to their supporters and subscribers; “The 6th Annual Swim to Skim is gearing up for August 25, 2019 for a 1.2-mile swim in […]
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RIDOH reopens Gooseberry Beach in Newport for swimming
Update – August 22nd at 2:30 pm RIDOH Recommends Re-opening Gooseberry Beach for Swimming The Rhode Island of Department Health (RIDOH) recommends re-opening Gooseberry Beach in Newport for swimming because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels. There are currently no Rhode Island licensed beaches under swimming advisories. RIDOH will continue to monitor the water […]
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DEM Environmental Police arrest two men for illegal striped-bass fishing activity
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) Division of Law Enforcement (DLE) today announced the arrest of Robert Majors, age 41, of Bristol and Peter Parente, age 53, of West Greenwich. The two men were arrested yesterday by DEM environmental police officers for being in possession of 38 striped bass. Both are Massachusetts commercial […]
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Newport Community School enrolling now for GED, English classes
Marcin Rembisz, Communications Coordinator/Secretary, for Newport Public Schools shared the following with What’sUpNewp regarding upcoming offerings at Newport Community School. Newport Community School (NCS), in collaboration with local schools and community partners, provides educational opportunities to complement classroom learning and support academic success, personal responsibility and economic self-sufficiency in a vibrant engaged commun More info […]
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Nanaquaket Pond Bridge in Tiverton will temporarily close for repairs
Starting Monday, August 26, through Friday, August 30, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT), is scheduled to close the Nanaquaket Pond Bridge, between Bridgeport Road and Highland Road, on Route 77 (Main Road) in Tiverton. With minor concrete repairs nearing completion, the closure will allow crews to pave and waterproof the bridge deck, according […]
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Southern Hemisphere Clubs among the favorites for sixth edition of sailing’s premiere Corinthian Championship
Photo credits: Courtesy of Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, ROLEX/Daniel Forster (2) | Content via New York Yacht Club The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron currently has sailing’s most prestigious silver ewer on display in its clubhouse on the Auckland waterfront. But this September, the yacht club will aim to add to its crowded trophy […]
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Norman Bird Sanctuary names Kaity Ryan new Executive Director
The Norman Bird Sanctuary announced to friends and followers on Wednesday that they have appointed a new Executive Director. The announcement The Norman Bird Sanctuary Board of Directors announced the appointment of Kaity Ryan as the organization’s new Executive Director. Beginning September 9th, Ryan will lead the nonprofit’s mission in wildlife habitat conservation and environmental […]
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Coast Guard fines Woods Hole and Block Island ferry jumpers
The U.S. Coast Guard 1st District Northeast office announced today that investigators from Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England have issued two notices of violation last month with proposed penalties of $2,500 each to two individuals for intentionally jumping over ferry railings in June and July. The act of intentionally jumping into the water from a […]
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URI economist suggests RI could enter a recession by the end of 2019, well ahead of the rest of the nation
With many economists projecting a likely national recession by the end of 2020, a local economist is suggesting that Rhode Island could lead the way and go into recession as early as late 2019. University of Rhode Island Economist Len Lardaro, author of a monthly Current Conditions Index that measures the health of the Rhode […]
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Weddings: How Favors Help You Find Your Seat
Everyone that is planning a wedding has a budget to stick to and when “one more thing” adds to their list, it can be daunting. In recent years, couples have been opting to have their favors as their place cards for their guests. It can make it so much more interactive for the guests during […]
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RIDOH Recommends Closing Surfer’s End of Sachuest Beach; Re-Opening Watchaug Pond Beaches
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing Surfer’s End at Sachuest Beach in Middletown for swimming because of high bacteria levels, and re-opening YMCA Camp Watchaug and Burlingame Picnic Area in Charlestown since bacteria counts there have returned to acceptable levels. RIDOH will continue to monitor the water quality regularly to assure safe […]
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Waites Wharf Hotel proposal expected to be continued
The City of Newport announced this afternoon that per a request by the applicant, a petition for a special use permit and variance to the dimensional requirements for permission to demolish the existing structures and construct a 150-room hotel on Waites Wharf is not expected to be heard during this month’s meeting of the Zoning […]
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10,000 gallons of untreated sewage discharged into Newport Harbor (Updated)
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced on Monday night that a sewer lined owned by the Naval Station Newport failed today, discharging 10,000 gallons of untreated sewage into Newport Harbor. Since notifying DEM of the failure of the force main on Monday morning, Navy staff have used septage haulers and their own vacuum […]
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NUWC to conduct in-water exercises and technical demonstrations in East Passage of Narragansett Bay August 26 – 29
The Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Newport, RI, will be conducting in-water exercises and technical demonstrations of unmanned surface, underwater, and aerial vehicles in the East Passage of Narragansett Bay from 26-29 August 2019, according to a recent Facebook Post by Rhode Island Marine Trades Association (RIMTA). RIMTA also shared, “See the graphic below for […]
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House Poor, No More: Realtor.com launches industry-first monthly payment filter to help buyers stay on budget
“How much can I afford?” is one of the largest decisions that faces every home buyer, no matter his or her budget or where he or she wants to live. Realtor.com, the Home of Home Search℠, today announced an industry-first monthly payment filter that helps buyers stick to their budget by hiding homes that exceed their […]
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Ida Lewis Distance Race names winners in five classes
via Media Pro Int’l for Ida Lewis Distance Race For a 15th year the Ida Lewis Distance Race indulged competitive racing sailors in an overnight sprint that proved both challenging and extraordinary. Thirty-one teams, in five classes for boats of 28 feet and longer, set out after noontime on Friday, August 16 to engage in a 110-mile course that […]