This Sunday’s BankNewport 10 Miler will have minor traffic impacts around certain parts of Newport, according to organizers. City of Newport Police will be onsite at all major race intersections to monitor and assist in the flow of traffic. All roads will remain open to traffic throughout the morning, but delays and temporary stoppages can […]
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Google hosts Free ‘Grow with Google’ training for local small business owners, jobseekers at Newport Public Library
The following content is a press release that was provided by the communications team behind Grow With Google; Visiting Google presenters and coaches hosted free “Grow with Google” workshops today at the Newport Public Library, with onsite instruction provided to local jobseekers and small business leaders on integral digital skills needed in today’s business environment. […]
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Newport County Road Report: RITBA and RIDOT scheduled lane closures for June 1 – 8
Here’s what’s on tap for road construction and traffic this upcoming week. Of note, RITBA: Deck Project on Newport Pell Bridge has resumed Rhode Island Department of Transportation The following road and lane closure notices are effective for the week of June 1 – 7, 2019. All schedules are weather-dependent and subject to change. Visit RIDOT’s […]
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Housing hunting? Here are 12+ open houses to stop by this weekend
Our weekly Open House series is brought to you by William Raveis Newport. House hunting? William Raveis of Newport is here to help with all of your housing and rental needs, browse their listings and meet their team. On the market for a new home in Newport, Rhode Island? Here are a dozen open houses […]
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Restoration of the Rochambeau Monument is now complete, celebration to be held on June 6th
The restoration of the Rochambeau Monument has been completed, according to Howard Newman of Newmans, LTD. “With Newmans, Ltd. of Newport’s having completed restoration of the bronze statue, the three bronze plaques and the bronze cauldron, on Thursday, May 30th, Newmans, Ltd. worked with The City of Newport, Casey Tree Specialists, and QMW Masonry to […]
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Three Newport County farms awarded grants from DEM and RI Food Policy Council
Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM), in partnership with the RI Food Policy Council, announced today that they have awarded $95,949 in grants to 12 local agriculture and food businesses. In Newport County, The Local Patch (Middletown), Roots Farm (Tiverton), and Sweet and Salty Farm (Little Compton) were awarded a total of $22,812. The […]
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10 most-read What’sUpNewp stories in May 2019
Here’s what our readers were most interested in and reading the most during the month of May. 1 (Most Read) – Memorial Day Weekend in Newport 2019 – Things To Do, Live Music and Entertainment 2 – Boat fire off of Jamestown on Saturday morning 3 – City of Newport’s Fourth of July Fireworks will […]
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Thirty one from Newport County named to Spring 2019 Dean’s List at Roger Williams University
Select students have been named to the Spring 2019 Dean’s List at Roger Williams University in Bristol, R.I. Full-time students who complete 12 or more credits per semester and earn a GPA of 3.4 or higher are placed on the Dean’s List that semester. The following local students have been named to the Spring 2019 […]
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Claus von Bulow dies at 92
Claus von Bülow, the man behind one the most scandalous and sensational murder trial of the 1980s, has died at the age of 92. His death was confirmed by multiple reports; Bloomberg – Claus von Bulow, Accused of Murdering Heiress Wife, Dies at 92 The Telegraph – Claus von Bülow, cultivated socialite and man-about-town who […]
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Google to host a free ‘Grow with Google’ Workshop in Newport on Friday
Google will host a free ‘Grow with Google’ workshops in Newport tomorrow (May 31st) at 9:30 AM in the Newport Public Library. The tech company’s economic opportunity initiative aims to help job seekers and small businesses learn the digital skills they need to succeed through onsite instructional training led by visiting Google teams, presenters and […]
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Transatlantic Race 2019: Super Maxi SHK Scallywag sets sights on Line Honors Trophy
In less than one month, on June 25, a fleet of 15 yachts will set off from Newport, R.I., on the 2019 Transatlantic Race. Among the entrants one stands out as a clear favorite for line honors in the 3,000-nautical mile race across the Pond – SHK Scallywag, the 100-foot super maxi skippered by David Witt, […]
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City raising awareness, seeking leads on poisoned trees in King Park
The City of Newport is addressing the signs on trees in King Park that say in-part “this tree was deliberately poisoned”. In the announcement, the City states; “Just about a year ago, we discovered that a number of trees in King Park had been deliberately poisoned. While we were forced to immediately remove and replace […]
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Middletown Town Council approves $30,000 donation to Forest Avenue School Playground Project
The Forest Avenue PTG, a volunteer parent group that actively supports the school’s instructional program, and enhances community relationships, announced this morning that the Town of Middletown Town Council has unanimously approved a $30,000 donation to support their Playground Project. More info on the project – New playground brings Forest Avenue Elementary School even closer […]
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Twain joins Deer Tick on ‘Road To Newport’
Twain has announced new tour dates supporting Deer Tick on the ‘Road to Newport’ (Folk Festival) at the end of July. Deer Tick will host their annual after-shows at Newport Blues Cafe during Newport Folk Festival weekend ( July 26th, 27th, and 28th). The shows come among a busy summer for Twain, who will be on the road […]
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Newport episode of The Bachelorette to air on June 3rd (Updated)
This story was originally published on May 17th, it has been updated. The moment that we (some of us) have all been waiting for is almost here! The episode of The Bachelorette that was filmed in Newport at the end of March will soon make it’s appearance on ABC. What’sUpNewp previously reported in the headline […]
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Newport Gulls in search of Game Day volunteers for 2019 season
As the Newport Gulls 19th Opening Day is now exactly one week away- June 5, the organization is seeking volunteers to help in a multitude of facets on Game Day. The 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Newport Gulls are a primarily volunteer based organization with a five-member Board of Directors that handle the day-to-day operations of the team. In […]
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Newport Public Education Foundation names 2019 Noreen Stonor Drexel Award recipients
The Newport Public Education Foundation has announced the 2019 recipients of its annual Noreen Stonor Drexel Education Awards, which recognize individuals and organizations that significantly contribute to the students of Newport’s public schools. This year’s recipients are: Friend of Education: Louise WhitePartner in Education: Boys & Girls Club of Newport CountyUnsung Hero in Education: Pauline […]
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Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island seeks new volunteers to join their crew
Very few people can say they have worked, trained, and sailed a square-rigged ship! Here’s your chance to do just that with the Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island, the largest civilian Sailing School Vessel in the United States and Rhode Island’s official tall-ship. The call for new volunteers came on Tuesday via OHPRI’s Facebook Page; […]
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Sailing team members from American Magic will coach competitors at 2019 U.S. Youth Sailing Championships
US Sailing today announced that New York Yacht Club American Magic, Challenger for the 36th America’s Cup, will send sailing team members to coach competitors during the 2019 U.S. Youth Sailing Championships on June 21-25, 2019 at Little Egg Harbor Yacht Club in Beach Haven, New Jersey. American Magic was formed in 2017 to win the America’s […]
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Senate Environment and Agriculture Committee to consider bills on single-use plastic straws and bags, solar siting this week
The Senate Committee on Environment and Agriculture is scheduled to meet Wednesday to consider legislation that would curtail the use of plastic straws in restaurants, as well as hear testimony on other proposed legislation. The meeting will take place Wednesday, May 29, at the rise of the Senate (about 5 p.m.) in Room 211 on the second […]
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City to host workshop on ‘Spring Project – Traffic Studies’ on June 10th
A notice of City Council Workshop has been posted by the City of Newport on their website. The City Council Workshop, which is to be held at 6 pm on June 10th at Council Chambers at City Hall, will be held regarding “Spring Project – Traffic Studies”. The workshop is open to the public. The […]
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High-tech fishing gear could help save critically endangered right whales
Michael Moore, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and Hannah Myers, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Many fish, marine mammals and seabirds that inhabit the world’s oceans are critically endangered, but few are as close to the brink as the North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis). Only about 411 of these whales exist today, and at their current rate […]
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Four Meritorious Civilian Service Awards presented at NUWC Division Newport’s Annual Awards ceremony
Story by Evan Crawley | Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport employees Adam Macksoud, Paul Cavallaro, Jennifer Giles and Joanne Aker each received the Department of the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award during the command’s Annual Awards ceremony held May 3. The third highest Navy honorary award recognizes meritorious […]
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Newport officials to meet with Middletown Council, hopeful of again initiating high school merger talks
Newport school and city officials, state legislators and perhaps officials from the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) will descend upon the Middletown Town Council next Monday (June 3), hopeful of persuading the town to consider unification of the Rogers (Newport) and Middletown High Schools, both of which have been identified in need of millions […]
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Boat fire off of Jamestown on Saturday morning
What’sUpNewp readers quickly reached out to us around 10:30 am on Saturday morning with images of black smoke coming from the are of Jamestown and North Kingstown. Ian M. submitted this photo of a boat on fire off the coast of Jamestown. The boat which was tied to a mooring is reportedly thirty six feet […]