Although the weather is not quite keeping pace, the concert season in Newport is certainly heating up. Next up at Jane Pickens Film and Events Center – iconic 90s band Crash Test Dummies roar into town on May 9. Click here for tickets. Tagged as adult-contemporary act in the early/mid 1990s, the band was also […]
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Green Animals Topiary Garden to hold plant sale, open for the season
Looking for a Mother’s Day gift or locally grown plants to enliven your own home and garden? The annual Plant Sale at Green Animals Topiary Garden will offer a variety of flowers, vegetables, herbs and specialty plants on three successive mornings, Friday, May 10, through Sunday, May 12, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. each […]
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Town of Middletown working on preparing Second Beach for the summer season
Middletown is working to get Second Beach ship shape. Over the winter, Mother Nature did a job on the eastern end of the Sachuest Point Road summertime hotspot, dumping tons of rocks in the areas occupied by lifeguard Chairs 1 and 2. Instead of hoping the rocks get pulled back out to sea before the unofficial […]
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U.S. Naval War College to host 10th Women, Peace, and Security Symposium
The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) will hold its 10th Women, Peace, and Security Symposium (WPS) on May 2-3, 2024, in Newport, R.I. The symposium will focus on the use of allyship across different instruments to advance national power. The theme for this year’s symposium is “Advancing Gendered Security in a Complex World: Hard Power, […]
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John Pizzarelli Trio will perform at The JPT on July 20
Spectacle Live today announced that it will present the John Pizzarelli Trio on Saturday, July 20, at 8 pm. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 3, at 10 am. at JanePickens.com or by calling 1-800-657-8774. World-renowned guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli has dedicated many of his albums to the great songwriters and performers who have helped to […]
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Concert Recap: Owen live at The Alchemy
Last night, The Alchemy in Providence played host to an evening of indie-emo mastery courtesy of Mike Kinsella. Known for his work under the moniker Owen, Kinsella graced the stage in celebration of his latest release, “The Falls of Sioux”, and proceeded to deliver a performance that, despite a guitar that would not stay in […]
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Aquidneck Island Police Parade to close section of Broadway on Sunday
The Aquidneck Island Police Parade will take place on Sunday, May 5, and as part of the event, Broadway will be closed between Admiral Kalbfus Road and Farewell Street in Middletown from 11:30 a.m. to about 2 p.m. The parade begins at the Hampton Inn and ends at Newport City Hall. Police said drivers should […]
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Sen. Euer introduces bill to mitigate community impacts of short-term rentals
A bill introduced by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairwoman Dawn Euer would help municipalities dealing with the impact of short-term rentals by allowing them to collect fees to fund projects that mitigate these impacts. “Short-term rentals and the property speculation market have a cascading effect that increases housing costs for everyone,” said Senator Euer (D-Dist. 13, Newport, […]
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Brad Stevens selected as NBA’s executive of the year after Celtics’ NBA-best regular season
Brad Stevens was announced Tuesday as the NBA’s executive of the year after helping build a Boston Celtics team that posted the league’s best record in the regular season. It’s the first such award for Stevens, who is in his third season as president of basketball operations for the Celtics after serving as their coach […]
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Newport Police Arrest & Dispatch Log: April 29 – 30
Newport Police Department provided the following arrest and dispatch logs from 7 am on April 29 through 7 am on April 30, 2024. Arrest Log Presumption of Innocence: Those arrested, taken into custody, or summoned/cited should be presumed innocent of their charges until proven guilty in a court of law. At 3:15 am on Monday, […]
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Volunteers were walking and jogging the extra mile to clean up Rhode Island for Earth Month
The Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District (ERICD) has championed expanding its Earth Day celebration to span the entire month of April, and this month-long grass-roots celebration includes multiple free volunteer opportunities for the public to help keep trash out of the local environment and ending up in waterways. Sara Churgin, District Manager for ERICD, said, […]
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Derrick White scores 38, Celtics top Heat 102-88 to take a 3-1 East playoff series lead
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) — The good news for the Miami Heat is that the Boston Celtics might not be back in South Florida for a few months. And that’s also the bad news for the Heat. Boston now has full control of this Eastern Conference series, with Derrick White scoring […]
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‘Every Dollar Matters’ with Middletown’s proposed Fiscal 2025 Budget
Middletown wants to continue to make forward strides while reigning in budget spending a bit. That was the underlying message of an all-day workshop with the Town Council Saturday from Town Hall, a local tradition that marks the unofficial start of the annual budget preparation process. As part of this effort, Town Administrator Shawn J. […]
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Job Corps and NAVSEA host shipbuilding career fair in Exeter
On May 1, the Exeter Job Corps Center will host a career fair that will feature a presentation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Job Corps and the Naval Sea Systems Command Industrial Base Teams. The event, which is open to the public, will be held in the Exeter Job Corps Center from 12:30 to […]
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Rhode Island State House prepares to welcome back Independent Man statue after extensive renovations
The Rhode Island State House is getting ready to celebrate the return of the Independent Man statue. The 14-foot figure was taken down to the floor last fall for major renovations, but officials say it’s back and ready to take a stand for Rhode Islanders. “As promised, I want to make sure that Rhode Islanders […]
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Rhode Island State House to open to the public on Rhode Island Independence Day
The Rhode Island State House will open its doors to the public on Saturday, May 4 to recognize Rhode Island Independence Day. The opening of the State House is being supported by the State House Restoration Committee. The Rhode Island State House will be open to the public on Saturday, May 4, from 9:30 am […]
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Sea off New England had one of its hottest years in 2023, part of a worldwide trend
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The sea off New England, already warming faster than most of the world’s oceans, had one of its hottest years on record in 2023. The Gulf of Maine, which abuts New England and Canada, had an annual sea surface temperature nearly 2 degrees Fahrenheit above normal last year, scientists with the Portland, Maine-based […]
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Mayor Xay expects no tax increase for full-time Newport residents
Full-time Newport residents, with house values below $1.1 million, should not expect a property tax increase, even though the proposed city budget suggests a 3.25 percent budget increase and a nearly 4 percent tax levy increase, according to Mayor Xay Khamsyvoravong. Commercial property taxes and taxes on residents who are not full-time residents – those […]
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South County Museum names Newport resident, Rebecca J. Kelly, as its new Executive Director
The South County Museum Board of Trustees announces the appointment of Rebecca J. Kelly as the new Executive Director and Curator of Collections. Historian, museum professional, university lecturer, and artisan, Ms. Kelly consulted with the South County Museum (SCM) last season on curatorial projects as well as the expansion of the museum’s School of Craft. Board President Lynn Wagner states, […]
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Patriots’ Christian Barmore agrees to 4-year extension worth up to $92 million, AP source says
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore has agreed to a four-year contract extension worth up to $92 million, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person confirmed the deal to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity on Monday because it has not been announced. The […]
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No Pollute Commute: RIPTA announces bike to work challenge in honor of National Bike Month
In recognition of National Bike Month, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority’s (RIPTA) Commuter Resource RI team is launching a No Pollute Commute Bike to Work Challenge beginning on Wednesday, May 1, and ending on Friday, May 31, 2024. It’s free and easy to participate! Click here to create an account and start logging your bike trips. […]
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Newport man detained on federal charge of child enticement
A Newport man who is alleged to have enticed a minor female to engage in illicit sexual activity and who was allegedly found to be in possession of child pornography has been ordered detained in federal custody, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha. Kyle Patrick Tormey, 39, is charged by way of a federal […]
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Obituary: Shahrzad Naso
Shahrzad “Sherry” Naso, 37, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2024, in Boston, MA. Born in Houston, TX to parents Siavash Ghoreishi and Jila Khorsand, their family traveled to New England where Sherry was raised in East Greenwich, RI. Sherry is survived by her husband, Scott Naso, daughter Laila Naso, her parents Siavash and Jila, […]
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Gov. McKee, DEM announce awardees of over $2 million in grants for local recreation projects
Governor Dan McKee and the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) today announced the awarding of $2 million in matching grants to 11 municipalities to develop or renovate local outdoor recreational facilities in their communities. Perennially, the “rec grant” program is DEM’s most popular grant program, with applications this grant cycle seeking nearly five times the […]