This is a daily look at where and why Newport is being mentioned locally and around the globe over the last 24 hours or so, for the latest news from What’sUpNewp, check out All The News. This story will be updated throughout the day to include new mentions and news. Turn To 10 – RI Commerce Corporation names […]
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Newport Gulls Go 12 Innings in Home Opener, Fall to Schooners 12 – 11
The Mystic Schooners outlasted the Newport Gulls 12-11 in extra innings on Friday night at Cardines Field. The Schooners’ Aaron Hill (Connecticut) collected three hits (3-for-5) with three RBI, including the go-ahead winning RBI double in the 12th inning to give the Schooners the win. The Gulls (0-2) gave a strong effort offensively, led by Travis Young (Wichita State), […]
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SSV Oliver Hazard Perry, America’s Newest Tall Ship, is Looking to Fill Crew Spots
Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island (OHPRI) is seeking to hire licensed deckhands for its brand new 200-foot SSV Oliver Hazard Perry, which is based in Newport, R.I. and scheduled to sail throughout New England this summer. The Tall Ship is the first full-rigged ocean-going ship to be built in the United States in over 100 years […]
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Podcast #125: Interview with Governor Gina Raimondo
Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo joined me today on The Open Forum on WADK 1540 AM. Among the topics quickly discussed with the Governor starting around 1:18 p.m. were tourism, the 2017 budget and General Electric. Other topics I spoke about today were the Newport Beach House and what to do in and around Newport this […]
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5 Craft Beers Worth Trying Right Now in Newport
Sarah Fimple is the Beverage Manager at The Wharf Pub on Bowen’s Wharf in Newport, RI. Fimp’s Fave Five is back, Fimp’s Fave Five is here to tip you off on five new and/or great craft beers that are worth picking up at the liquor store, searching for or stopping into The Wharf Pub and […]
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Watch for Fireworks Over Newport on Saturday Night
Pyrotecnico will put on a fireworks display from the field adjacent to the Eisenhower House on Saturday, June 11th for a private event happening at the Eisenhower House at Fort Adams State Park, the fireworks are scheduled to last for 22 minutes between 9:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Sources tell us that the “huge fireworks […]
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St. Mary’s Pond in Portsmouth Will Close Indefinitely on June 13th
St. Mary’s Pond in Portsmouth is indefinitely closed beginning June 13, 2016, to the general public to allow crews to perform required maintenance on the St Mary’s dam and surrounding area. The City of Newport, Department of Utilities, Water Division owns, operates, and maintains the St. Mary’s Pond which is a public drinking water supply. […]
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Where to Find Live Music, Comedy and Entertainment This Weekend: June 10 – 12
Discover the best entertainment, comedy and live music happening around Newport, RI this weekend. Editor’s Note – This information was provided to us by the venue or musicians, it is subject to change. Friday @ The Deck: DJ Face at 9pm.Buskers: Live Music with Mike Warner from 9pm to 1am. No Cover.Celtica: Karaoke at 10pm. No cover.Clarke Cooke […]
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Look Who’s Talking About Newport: June 10, 2016
This is a daily look at where and why Newport is being mentioned locally and around the globe over the last 24 hours or so, for the latest news from What’sUpNewp, check out All The News. This story will be updated throughout the day to include new mentions and news. Rhode Island Public Radio – Senator Whitehouse Speaks […]
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John Florez Will Run for Re-Election on Newport City Council
Newport City Councilor-At-Large John Florez is the latest City Council member to announce his intent to run for re-election in November. On Wednesday, Mayor Jeanne-Marie Napolitano told What’sUpNewp that she would be running for re-election and on Thursday, Councilor John Florez took to Facebook to announce that he would be running again. Councilor Lynne Ceglie […]
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Rolex Will Present the New York Yacht Club’s 162nd Annual Regatta This Weekend in Newport
Rolex, the luxury watch maker based in Switzerland, is proud to present the New York Yacht Club’s 162nd Annual Regatta this weekend in Newport, R.I. The event marks the 58th year that Rolex and the New York Yacht Club have been in partnership. Commenced in 1958, it’s one of Rolex’s longest-standing relationships. Rolex’s many achievements […]
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Podcast #124: Nick Lima, Director of Baseball Operations/Media Relations for Newport Gulls
Nick Lima, Director of Baseball Operations/Media Relations for Newport Gulls, joined us on The Open Forum on WADK 1540 AM to discuss the upcoming Newport Gulls season opener, their 2016 season, Cardines Field and much more. The Newport Gulls begin their season on the road tonight in Wakefield, R.I. versus the Ocean State Waves. The […]
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Newport International Boat Show Unveils New Education Series
New Courses Offer Hands-on Training and Informative Seminars by World-Renowned Instructors for Boaters of All Levels Newport Exhibition Group, owners and producers of the Newport International Boat Show, announced today the 2016 Education Series for this year’s Boat Show. Greatly expanding on past offerings, the Newport International Boat Show will host on-water courses, seminars and […]
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center Will Host 2016 ‘Keeper of the Dream’ and Annual Meeting on June 20th
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center will host its 2016 Keeper of the Dream and Annual Meeting on Monday, June 20th at its location at 20 Dr. Marcus F. Wheatland Blvd. in Newport. The event will start with refreshments and mingling at 6:00 p.m. with official ceremonies commencing at 6:45 p.m. and concluding […]
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SENEDIA Launches Training Program for Cybersecurity Certification at CCRI Newport
The Southeastern New England Defense Industry Alliance (SENEDIA), a non-profit organization focused on national security issues, has developed five-day certification preparation programs for cybersecurity professional candidates in collaboration with the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI). Created through a Real Jobs RI grant, the next session for CompTIA A+ is scheduled to begin Monday, June 20, […]
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Newport Gulls Will Open 2016 Home Season on Friday Night
The Newport Gulls begin their 22-game home schedule at Cardines Field on Friday, June 10, with Discover Newport Opening Night 2016. Gates open at 5 p.m., and the Gulls will be handing out free 2016 magnet schedules to the first 1,000 fans to enter the ballpark, courtesy of Blue Plate Diner. Newport is set to […]
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Seasons Corner Market Will Open on Lower Thames Street on Friday, June 10th
After several months of construction, Seasons Corner Market will open at 560 Thames Street on Friday, June 10th. The new location will have a brand new and state-of-the art Shell gasoline and diesel dispensers (including Shell V-Power NiTRO+ Premium Gasoline) and a new market that features Green Mountain Coffee, Nicole’s Gourmet salads and sandwiches by Pranzi […]
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U.S. Navy Will Announce in Newport Today Who Will Become 14th Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson will announce who will become the 14th Master Chief Petty Officer of The Navy (MCPON) in Newport today. Master Chief of the Navy Mike Stevens las held the unique non-commissioned rate of the United States Navy, more on that here – MCPON Mike Stevens to retire after four years as […]
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newportFILM Reschedules Screening of ‘Gleason’
newportFILM has one 1 more “off-season” event before their big newportFILM OUTDOORS season begins, and it promises to be a good one. On Monday, June 13th, newportFILM will host a free community screening of GLEASON, a documentary about former NFL defensive back, Steve Gleason, who has been diagnosed with ALS, at Jane Pickens Theater. This event was originally scheduled for […]
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Look Who’s Talking About Newport: June 9, 2016
This is a daily look at where and why Newport is being mentioned locally and around the globe over the last 24 hours or so, for the latest news from What’sUpNewp, check out All The News. This story will be updated throughout the day to include new mentions and news. ABC News – With Women in Combat, Taking […]
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Obituary for Rev. John Howard Evans
John Howard Evans, an ordained minister who served the Episcopal Dioceses of New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey, and Rhode Island and who was the last Chaplain to serve Ellis Island detainees before the facility closed in 1954, died on May 31, 2016 at the age of 98. He was a resident of Brookdale Sakonnet […]
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Podcast #123: Frank Prosnitz, Ryan from Norton Point and Mayor Jeanne-Marie Napolitano
On today’s edition of The Open Forum, Frank Prosnitz and I chatted about a wide array of topics on a city, state, national and global level. Ryan from Norton Point joined us at 1pm today, which is World Oceans Day, to announce the launch of his company’s new line of sunglasses from recycled ocean plastic. […]
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Mayor Jeanne-Marie Napolitano Will Run for Re-Election on Newport City Council
On The Open Forum with Ryan Belmore on WADK 1540 AM today, Newport Mayor Jeanne-Marie Napolitano announced her intention to run for re-election on the Newport City Council. Hear from the Mayor from 26:00 to 53:49 below; If successfully re-elected to Newport City Council, Napolitano then would need the support of the four at-large councilors […]
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Portsmouth and Johnston Will Host Household Hazardous Waste Collection on June 18th
In an effort to promote safe disposal of household hazardous waste (HHW), Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC) will host two Eco-Depot collections on Saturday, June 18. Rhode Island residents can bring household hazardous waste to the Central Landfill located at 65 Shun Pike in Johnston from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Additionally, Eco-Depot will visit Aquidneck Island for a […]
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IYRS School of Technology & Trades Receives Two Significant Grants for a Total of $680,000
IYRS School of Technology & Trades has announced that two impactful grants have been awarded to the school, one grant in the amount $670,000 from the van Beuren Charitable Foundation in support of the school’s Campaign for the Future of IYRS, and one grant in the amount of $10,000 from the Hagerty Education Program at America’s Car […]