The Senate has unanimously approved Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), and David Vitter’s (R-LA) bill to reauthorize the National Estuaries Program (NEP), which now heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law. The program was first established in 1987 by the late Senator John Chafee (R-RI) to protect and restore estuarine […]
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Podcast #106: Politicians, Musicians, Students and Riverkeepers
In case you missed it, it was a free-form kind of Friday on The Open Forum today on WADK 1540 AM. Despite some technical errors to start the show (you’ll hear the awkwardness), we were able to catch up with a lot of guests about a variety of topics. 12:45 p.m. – Representative Carson dialed […]
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Attorney General Kilmartin Schedules Second Shred-a-Thon for Aquidneck Island
With the overwhelming success of the shred-a-thon held at the Middletown Police Department on May 5th, Attorney General Kilmartin has scheduled a second free shred-a-thon event at the Middletown Senior Center on Thursday, May 19th, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., or until capacity. The event will take place in the rear parking lot of […]
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Expressive Arts Institute at Salve Regina Still Accepting Applications for its Foundation Course
The Expressive Arts Institute at Salve Regina University, which is celebrating 20 years of successfully implementing a holistic approach into the training of skilled professionals, is accepting applications for its foundation course being offered in three 3-day-weekend sessions from May 20-22 to July 8-10; and Aug. 12-14. This introductory training course is designed to provide […]
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Give Old Denim a New Purpose by Upcycling at Laura Jean’s Denim Drive
Laura Jean Denim is holding a denim drive Wednesday, May 25 through Wednesday, June 15 that will upcycle donated jeans into housing insulation. Participants that donate at least one pair of used jeans will receive a coupon for $20 off a new pair of jeans. All donated denim will be upcycled into UltraTouch™ Denim Insulation as […]
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Island Moving Co. Dancers and Staff Invite Public to “From Kazakhstan With Love”
Island Moving Co. (IMC) dancers and staff invite the public to “From Kazakhstan With Love,” an informal opportunity to learn about the Company’s recently completed two week tour of three cities in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The gathering will be at the Jamestown Arts Center on Wednesday, May 18th beginning at 7pm. There will be photos and videos from the […]
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Coast Guard Station Castle Hill Will Host Open House During National Safe Boating Week
The U.S. Coast Guard is scheduled to host multiple safe boating events in Southeastern New England as part of National Safe Boating Week, which runs from May 21-27. A precursor to the busy summer boating season, National Safe Boating Week promotes safe and responsible recreation at sea. Here in Newport, the U.S. Coast Guard Station Castle […]
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Great Things To Do This Weekend in Newport: May 13 – 15
Discover the best events, activities and things to do during this weekend in and around Newport, RI. Wondering what’s happening for live music, comedy and entertainment this weekend? Listings are here – Where to Find Live Music, Comedy and Entertainment This Weekend in Newport: May 13 – May 15 (In chronological order) 1 – Live Improv Comedy with The […]
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Where to Find Live Music, Comedy and Entertainment This Weekend in Newport: May 13 – May 15
Discover the best entertainment, comedy and live music happening around Newport, RI this weekend. If you enjoy What’sUpNewp, please consider supporting those businesses in bold below! They sponsor us and make what we do possible. Friday Buskers: Live music with Live Music with Greg Burgess from 9pm to 1am. No Cover.Celtica: Karaoke at 10pm. No cover.Clarke Cooke House: DJ […]
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Look Who’s Talking About Newport: May 13, 2016
Newport Newswire is a daily look at where and why Newport is being mentioned locally and around the globe over the last 24 hours, 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. The Independent – The nitro effectComcast Sportsnet New […]
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Antiquated Explosive Device Discovered at Fort Adams State Park on Thursday
Newport Police Department, Newport Fire Department, State Bomb Squad and the U.S. Navy responded to Fort Adams State Park today when a visitor to the park discovered what’s believed to be an antiquated explosive device. At 1:28 p.m. today, Navy EOD was in the process of containing what they believe is some form of a land mine […]
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Podcast #105: Sailors For The Sea Chats About Tiny Giants Exhibit and World Oceans Day
Today’s show included a discussion with Sailors For The Sea and a whole lot of updates on local news and the latest on what’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport, R.I. Shelley Brown, Education Director for Sailors For The Sea, joined me on The Open Forum from 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. […]
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What’s On Tap at The Wharf Pub: May 12 – May 19
What’s On Tap at The Wharf Pub is a sponsored weekly column written by Sarah Fimple, Beverage Manager of The Wharf Pub. It’s meant to keep you in the know of what their serving up for beverages, food and entertainment. The Wharf Pub is currently featuring 20 draft lines (mostly New England based beer companies) and 63 bottles (local, […]
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Obituary for Catherine Elsie Gray: July 17, 1940 – May 12, 2016
Catherine Elsie Gray, 75, of Middletown, died peacefully surrounded by her family on May 12, 2016 at Newport Hospital. Kay was born on July 17,1940, in Newport, RI, the daughter of the late Ernest J. and Catherine Elsie (Bucci) Arsenault. When Kay was just 16, her mother died and she left school to help raise […]
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Three Contestants from Newport Will Compete for Miss Rhode Island
When the Miss RI Pageant is held in Newport, for the first time in the competition’s history later this month, three contestants from Newport will take to the stage to compete for the title of Miss Rhode Island America. More on that here – New ‘Miss Rhode Island’ and ‘Miss Rhode Island Outstanding Teen’ Will be […]
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Performance Physical Therapy Opens Its Newest Location in Middletown
Performance Physical Therapy’s newest location at 66 Valley Street, inside the popular Newport Athletic Club is now open for business! Performance Physical Therapy, a Rhode Island based state-of-the-art, physical therapist-owned practice, has announced that they have opened their 10th clinic at Newport Athletic Club. Performance Physical Therapy and Newport Athletic Club have partnered to create a unique […]
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Representative Carson (D-Dist. 75, Newport) Seeks Further Information About Recently Launched Statewide Tourism Campaign
Representative Lauren H. Carson (D-District 75, Newport), as chairwoman of a House commission studying the potential for growing tourism through a coordinated marketing effort, has sent a letter to Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor thanking him for recently meeting with the commission and seeking further information about the recently launched statewide tourism campaign. Representative Carson requested […]
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Robert Redford Sends Open Letter to City Of Newport
Upon completion of principal photography of filming for “The Discovery “in and around Newport over the last two months, Robert Redford has shared his thanks and gratitude with the City of Newport and its residents through an open letter. May 6, 2016I have had the privilege of working on two films in Newport the first time […]
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State Looks to Raise Meal and Beverage Tax in Newport and Middletown
Dining in Newport and Middletown may soon cost restaurants or customers 1% more than it does anywhere else in Rhode Island. On May 10th, Senator Louis P. DiPalma introduced Senate Bill #2987, a bill that would authorize Newport and Middletown to collect an additional one percent meal and beverage tax to fund road and sewer […]
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Newport Newswire: May 12, 2016
Newport Newswire is a daily look at where and why Newport is being mentioned locally and around the globe. For the latest news from What’sUpNewp, check out All The News. Delaware Online – Fate of presidential yacht debated in Delaware courtPatch – Carson Keeps Plugging Away at Review of Botched Tourism …Patch – Historic William Street Home Sells […]
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Representative Abney Fails to Include Wife’s Board Position on Newport Housing Authority, Corrects Ethics Filing
Just a week after being appointed the House Finance Committee Chairman, Providence Journal reports that Representative Marvin Abney (D-Dist. 73, Newport, Middletown) has had to correct his latest ethic filings after failing to disclose his wife’s position on the Board of the Newport Housing Authority, an organization that has received/receives grants from the Rhode Island General […]
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Six-Year-Old Tiverton Boy to Receive Lifesaver Award at Rhode Island State Police’s Memorial Ceremony
The Rhode Island State Police will hold its 25th Annual Memorial Ceremony on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at State Police Headquarters in North Scituate. The ceremony will begin at 11:00 a.m. in front of the Headquarters Building. In 1962 President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May 15th as Peace Officers’ Memorial Day and […]
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Public Workshop to be Held for Thames/Spring Streetscape Improvements Project
Newport’s Department of Public Services Announces Public Workshop for Thames/Spring Streetscape Improvements Project – May 24, 2016, 5:30 to 7:30 PM, Edward King House The City of Newport has embarked on a major initiative to plan for the future of Thames and Spring Streets. These streets serve as vital corridors for transporting people, goods, and services and provide […]
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Portsmouth Abbey Girls’ Sailing Team Wins N.E. High School Championship
The Portsmouth Abbey Girls’ Sailing Team won the Rebecca Herreshoff Trophy, also known as the New England High School Women’s Championship, on May 8, besting 15 other teams from around the region at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy, in Buzzards Bay, MA. The Abbey girls competed in two divisions, with each division sailing eight races in […]
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Captain Richard Bailey Departs Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island, Joins Schooner ‘Spirit of South Carolina’
Captain Richard Bailey, who joined Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island as a board member in 1998 and later served as the founding ship captain, has departed the organization to join the schooner Spirit of South Carolina. His new command, though based in Charleston, South Carolina, is a frequent visitor to Newport and New England waters. Spirit […]