During the past five decades, the U.S. has resettled over 3 million refugees, making it one of the leading countries for finding new homes for people fleeing violence, persecution, and war. In 2021, then-President Donald Trump lowered the annual cap of refugees that could be admitted into the country to 15,000. Even as the Biden […]
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Gamm Theatre will close its 39th season with Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner ‘Doubt: A Parable’
The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) has announced the closing of its 39th season with John Patrick Shanley’s Doubt: A Parable, this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner. The play is set to run from May 9 to June 2, 2024, coinciding with the 20th anniversary of the play’s off-Broadway debut. The production is set […]
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Best-performing Rhode Island stocks last week
Stacker compiled a list of the best-performing stocks in Rhode Island last week using data from IEX Cloud. Stocks are ranked by the highest percent price change from Apr. 5 to Apr. 12. Stocks headquartered in Rhode Island, listed on the Russell 3000 membership list, and a market cap over $5.0 billion on April 14th […]
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West Place Animal Sanctuary to host Youth Day Spring Tag Sale and Tours
On Saturday, April 20, 2024, the West Place Animal Sanctuary will be hosting its Youth Day spring tag sale and tours. This is a one-of-a-kind event where children can learn about responsibility, respect, and stewardship of the plants and animals with whom they share their planet. Tickets for adults are $24, and $15 for youth […]
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Providence Pizza Week returns with nearly 40 Restaurants
Calling all pizza lovers! Providence Pizza Week is back and will feature nearly 40 different restaurants from around the city. The event, hosted by the Providence Warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau (PWCVB), will allow attendees to vote for their favorite pizzas from April 14 through April 20. “Pizza Week is the perfect excuse to visit […]
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Author Susan Eisenhower, a granddaughter of President Eisenhower, will speak at Salve Regina University commencement
Renowned author, scholar and policy analyst Susan Eisenhower will present Salve Regina’s Commencement address and receive an honorary degree as a member of the Class of 2024 at the University’s 74th Commencement on Sunday, May 19. Her most recent book, “How Ike Led: The Principles Behind Eisenhower’s Biggest Decisions,” has received critical acclaim nationally and […]
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What Sold: A look at the 15 homes that exchanged hands last week in Newport County
Rhode Island, though small in size, has become a cultural destination for many and has quickly cemented itself as one of the most intriguing second home markets for out of state buyers. Boasting a vast 400-mile coastline adorned with pristine white-sand beaches and charming New England towns, it’s easy to see why the Ocean State […]
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Newport Police Arrest & Dispatch Log: April 12 – 14
According to their arrest log for Friday, April 12, through Sunday, April 14, Newport Police Department summoned/cited four individuals and arrested three individuals on various charges over the weekend. 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 […]
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Ethiopia’s Sisay Lemma wins Boston Marathon in runaway. Kenya’s Hellen Obiri repeats in women’s race
BOSTON (AP) — Sisay Lemma scorched the first half of the Boston Marathon course on Monday, setting a record pace to build a lead of more than half of a mile. Then the weather heated up, and the 34-year-old Ethiopian slowed down. After running alone for most of the morning, Lemma held on down Boylston […]
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What’s in Season: A mid-April Mount Hope Farm farmers market brings in a fresh catch of seafood
Even though the sun is starting to peek out from behind April rainclouds, the untrustworthy weather mixed with the breeze off the bay makes being outside on the bare edges of blustery and chilly. That’s why, despite it being mid-April, the Mount Hope Farmers Market spent its last “winter” weekend indoors in the barn. On […]
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This Day In History – April 15, 1786: Walter Channing born in Newport
Walter Channing, an American physician and professor of medicine, was born on April 15th, 1786 in Newport, RI. Walter Channing was the grandson of William Ellery (who was a signer of the Declaration of Independence) the brother of preacher William Ellery Channing (founder of Channing Memorial Church in Newport) and of fellow Harvard professor (of Rhetoric), Edward […]
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Ride Island releases briefing book before East Main Road public hearing
In response to questions posed by Middletown Town Councilors and members of the public, a Briefing Book titled “East Main Road Road Diet” has been released in advance of a Public Hearing called by the Middletown Town Council for tomorrow, Monday, April 15th, 2024, 6:30 pm at Middletown Town Hall, 350 East Main Road, Middletown, […]
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Masataka Yoshida hits 1 of 3 homers for the Red Sox, who beat Angels 5-4
BOSTON (AP) — Masataka Yoshida hit his first homer of the season, one of three home runs by Boston on Sunday, and the Red Sox beat the Los Angeles Angeles 5-4. The designated hitter Yoshida hit his off reliever José Suarez in the sixth inning and scored a runner. Tyler O’Neill and Triston Casas hit […]
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Payton Pritchard scores career-high 38 points in Celtics’ 132-122 win over Wizards
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Payton Pritchard scored a career-high 38 points and the NBA-best Boston Celtics rested their entire starting lineup in a 132-122 victory over the Washington Wizards on Sunday in the teams’ regular-season finale. Svi Mykhailiuk added 26 points and Sam Hauser 16 for Boston, which sat Jayson Tatum, […]
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Emma Bates, a top US contender in the Boston Marathon, will try to beat Kenyans and dodge potholes
HOPKINTON, Mass. (AP) — Emma Bates should be extra weary of the Boston Marathon course on Monday when she tries to improve upon last year’s fifth-place finish. Not the hills or the headwinds. The potholes. The 31-year-old former Boston resident stepped in one midway through the Chicago Marathon last fall, tearing a tissue in her […]
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Brad Marchand caps Bruins’ four-goal second period in 6-4 win over Penguins
By DAN SCIFO Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Brad Marchand scored short-handed to cap Boston’s four-goal second period, and the Bruins beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-4 on Saturday night. Pavel Zacha had a goal and an assist, and Jake DeBrusk, Kevin Shattenkirk, Danton Heinen and Morgan Geekie also scored as the Bruins regained the top […]
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Jackson Lee leads Rhode Island FC to second-consecutive shutout
Rhode Island FC extended its shutout streak to two matches on Saturday at Beirne Stadium as the Ocean State club battled to its second-consecutive 0-0 draw at home vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC. Goalkeeper Jackson Lee continued to impress in his third-straight start, making three key saves on the way to his second professional clean sheet and […]
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The Guild Brewing Company and Rhode Island FC team up on new beer release
On Friday, April 12, The Guild Brewing Company, Rhode Island’s largest craft brewery with locations in Pawtucket, Providence and Warren, unveiled a limited release of RIFC Pale Ale, a special collaboration beer with Rhode Island FC. The Official Craft Beer of Rhode Island FC, The Guild Brewing Company brings its award-winning taste to Beirne Stadium, the temporary home […]
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For Boston Marathon’s last 100 years, it all starts in Hopkinton
HOPKINTON, Mass. (AP) — Workers zip in and out of the tents that dot the Hopkinton Town Common, flags flutter from the gazebo, and crews assemble the platform where the starter will fire the gun to send the Boston Marathon field on its way. On race day, this otherwise sleepy New England town serendipitously located […]
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Just My Opinion: Perhaps inflation is really linked to corporate greed
GDP, CPI, WPI, corporate profits, tax avoidance, consumer confidence … goes on and on, as we all try to understand the state of an economy that some politicians say is soaring and others say is in the tank. Which is it? Don’t expect me to tell you. I’m no economist. Although economists like the University […]
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Triston Casas hits 2-run homer, Red Sox clean up defense in 7-2 win over Angels
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Triston Casas hit a long two-run homer in a four-run first inning and the Boston Red Sox cleaned up their season-long defensive problems in a 7-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday for their first home victory of the season. Masataka Yoshida added two RBI […]
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Right whale is found entangled off New England in a devastating year for the vanishing species
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A North Atlantic right whale has been spotted entangled in rope off New England, worsening an already devastating year for the vanishing animals, federal authorities said. The right whales number less than 360 and are vulnerable to entanglement in fishing gear and collisions with ships. The entangled whale was seen Tuesday […]
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Reid Detmers, bullpen limit Boston to 3 hits, Angels beat Red Sox 7-0
BOSTON (AP) — Reid Detmers allowed three hits over 6 1/3 innings with seven strikeouts and Taylor Ward matched a season high with three RBIs to lead the Los Angeles Angels over the Boston Red Sox 7-0 on Friday night. “He kept them off balance all night,” Angels manager Ron Washington said. “Another great outing. […]
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Payton Pritchard scores a career-high 31 points as Celtics rest starters and cruise past Hornets
BOSTON (AP) — Payton Prichard scored a career-high 31 points and the Boston Celtics rolled to a 131-98 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night. Pritchard added 11 assists for his second double-double this season and helped the Celtics avoid losing three consecutive games in a season for the first time since 2010-11. Luke […]
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Ben & Jerry’s to host Free Cone Day on April 16
Ben & Jerry’s is throwing its annual Free Cone Day celebration on April 16, but this time, the ice cream maker is including a call to action. While any day free ice cream is involved is a win, the Ben & Jerry’s team behind the annual fan appreciation event, now well past its 40th year, […]