Middletown-based Rite-Solutions has been awarded a five-year, $10.7 million competitive Task Order from the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC), Division Newport to provide hardware and software development services for Electronic Warfare (EW) and Electronic Support (ES) elements of the Submarine Multi-Mission Team Trainer (SMMTT). The win – Rite-Solutions’ third prime contract win in as many […]
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What’s Up in Newport: Wednesday, April 17
This story was originally published as a What’sUpNewp newsletter. Sign up for our free newsletter to receive this post in your inbox every weekday morning! Good Morning! Today is Wednesday, April 17, and here’s a look at what’s up out there today; 🔥 Newport Fire Department responded to a brush fire in the area of Third Street […]
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Rhode Island FC falls 5-4 in penalties in first-ever U.S. Open Cup match
Source: Rhode Island FC A dramatic back-and-forth affair would ultimately end in defeat for Rhode Island FC on Tuesday when the club lost its first-ever Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup match to USL League One side Charlotte Independence at America Memorial Legion Stadium. Despite four debut goals and two leads from Head Coach Khano Smith’s side through […]
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José Ramírez gets key hit to help the Guardians beat the Red Sox 10-7 in 11 innings
By MAUREEN MULLEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — José Ramírez hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the 11th inning, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Boston Red Sox 10-7 on Tuesday night. With no outs and runners on first and second, Ramírez hit a low liner back up the middle against Josh Winckowski (1-1). After […]
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Jiri Smejkal gets 1st goal, Senators beat Bruins 3-1 in regular-season finale
By DOUG ALDEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Jiri Smejkal scored his first career goal midway through the second period and Jakob Chychrun scored less than a minute later as the Ottawa Senators beat the Boston Bruins 3-1 on Tuesday night in the regular-season finale for both teams. Artem Zub added an empty-net goal with […]
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Bruins play-by-play announcer Jack Edwards to retire at end of playoffs
BOSTON (AP) — Jack Edwards is retiring after 19 years as the Boston Bruins’ play-by-play announcer, the team announced Tuesday. Edwards has described the position broadcasting for the Bruins on NESN as his “dream job,” which he started in 2005 after spending more than a decade at ESPN. He will continue calling Bruins games through […]
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Newport Fire Department responds to a multi-alarm brush fire
On Tuesday afternoon, Newport Fire Department and mutual aid responded to a brush fire on Third Street between Admiral Kalbfus Road and Van Zandt Avenue. According to the Professional Firefighters of Newport RI Local 1080 Instagram account, a third alarm was struck for the brush fire. Several local streets were closed while crews worked on […]
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In 1877, a stained-glass window depicted Jesus as Black for the first time − a scholar of visual images unpacks its history and significance
Virginia Raguin, College of the Holy Cross A stained-glass window, donated in 1877 to a church in Rhode Island, shows Jesus as a dark-skinned man. Most Western depictions portrayed him as a European, with light skin and sometimes even with blue eyes. A Black Jesus at this time was unknown. Now in the Memphis Brooks […]
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Numbers player wins $35,000 using grandmother’s numbers
Source: Rhode Island Lottery A woman from New Bedford claimed seven separate winning Numbers tickets for the December 12, 2023, Midday drawing. Each ticket had a $1 4-digit straight bet winning $5,000 each, for $35,000. The winner shared that she played the numbers her late grandmother used to play, 2 7 3 1. She said […]
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Mother’s Day in Newport: Here’s where to go for brunch, tea, cruises, and dinner
Are you making plans to celebrate your Mom in Newport on Mother’s Day? You’re in luck, as many local restaurants will offer special menus and offerings on Sunday, May 12, to make Mom feel extra special on her special day. Make those reservations early, as they do fill up fast. Know of something we missed? […]
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Op-Ed: How the Oversight Committee has improved the lives of Rhode Islanders
Eight years ago, I was named chairwoman of the House Oversight Committee. It was a position I accepted with much excitement and, to be honest, just a little bit of trepidation. Unlike other standing committees, whose job it is to vet and approve legislation, no bills come out of the Oversight Committee. Rather, it’s our […]
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Concert Preview: Jefferson Starship playing Twin River May 3, we speak to lead vocalist Cathy Richardson
You know the hits, staples of classic rock radio, and soundtrack to many out-of-body experiences. Jefferson Starship, child of Jefferson Airplane, was a top-grossing band in the 1970s and 80s, and continues to tour to adoring fans today. You’ll have a chance to be one of those fans when the band plays a May 3 […]
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The Biden administration recruits 15 states to help enforce airline consumer laws
The Biden administration is enlisting the help of officials in 15 states to enforce consumer-protection laws covering airline travelers, a power that by law is limited to the federal government. The U.S. Department of Transportation said Tuesday that the states, which include California, New York and Illinois, will help ensure that government enforcement activities keep up […]
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RIDOT reminds drivers to slow down and move over for work zones and first responders
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) wants to remind drivers of the importance of slowing down and moving over when approaching work zones and first responders. This week is National Work Zone Awareness Week, and RIDOT is urging drivers to pay attention to their surroundings and adjust their driving habits when approaching traffic signs, […]
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CCRI’s Newport Campus to host a free FAFSA event to assist new and returning students with filing for Financial Aid
Source: CCRI In response to the U.S. Department of Education’s bumpy rollout of the revamped Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) is hosting several free, in-person FAFSA completion assistance events, including at the Newport Campus and Conexion Latina: 2-6 pm, Thursday, April 18: Newport Campus 3-6 pm, […]
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Al Stewart coming to The JPT on August 23
Spectacle Live will present Al Stewart on Friday, August 23, at 8 pm at The JPT Film & Event Center. After Al Stewart’s US tour in 2019 with his band The Empty Pockets, he spent most of 2020 and 2021 sidelined due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But in 2022, he returned full force with a […]
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How gas prices have changed in Providence in the last week
Gasoline prices continue to rise, up around 4 cents per gallon from the previous week. As of Monday, April 15, drivers across the United States are now paying an average of $3.63 per gallon. Demand for gasoline generally rises during the spring all the way through Memorial Day. This, combined with recent tensions in the […]
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Recap: Middletown Town Council meeting on April 15
The Middletown Town Council covered a lot of ground during its meeting on Monday, April 15. The Town of Middletown provided the below notes on some of the actions; When: Monday night. Where: Middletown Town Hall, 350 East Main Road. Absent: None. Of note: After a lengthy discussion, a council majority voted to ask the Rhode Island Department […]
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Newport Police Arrest & Dispatch Log: April 14 – 16
According to their arrest log for Sunday, April 14, through 7 am on Tuesday, April 16, Newport Police Department arrested two individuals. 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 8:25 am on Sunday, April […]
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What’s Up in Newport: Tuesday, April 16
This story was originally published as a What’sUpNewp newsletter. Sign up for our free newsletter to receive this post in your inbox every weekday morning! Good Morning! Today is Tuesday, April 16. 🍦 Ben & Jerry’s is throwing its annual Free Cone Day celebration today! This year, the Scoop Shop located on Thames Street is […]
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Many Middletown residents and businesses can expect a 2% tax increase in Fiscal 2025
Source: Town of Middletown Many Middletown residents and business owners are looking at 2 percent increase in their Fiscal 2025 tax bills. According to proposed figures rolled out for the first time Monday night to the Town Council, the median homeowner can expect to pay $100 more in taxes in the upcoming fiscal year compared […]
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Capitals beat the Bruins 2-0 to move one win away from making the playoffs
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Leaving the ice and seeing the results of other games around the NHL after beating the Boston Bruins 2-0 on Monday night, Washington Capitals players took turns telling each other that it doesn’t matter. “We take care of our business, we know where we’re going to […]
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Fastest-growing jobs in Rhode Island
With the country eager to put the pandemic firmly in the rear-view mirror, the American economy continued to boom in 2023. The national unemployment rate remained around 3.6%, while the total number of people employed grew to roughly 152 million, up from 148 million in 2022. The economy has seen several significant changes in recent […]
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Will Brennan homers, Guardians beat Red Sox 6-0 to spoil Boston’s Patriots’ Day game
BOSTON (AP) — Will Brennan hit a pinch-hit, two-run homer in the seventh inning and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Red Sox 6-0 on Monday in Boston’s traditional Patriots’ Day game. José Ramirez and Gabriel Arias each added an RBI double for Cleveland, which has started 8-2 on the road. Wearing their white jerseys with red letters […]