According to their Arrest Log for Friday, April 5, through 7 am on Monday, April 8, 2024, Newport Police Department made eight arrests over the weekend. Arrest Log Presumption of Innocence: Those arrested should be presumed innocent of their charges until proven guilty in a court of law. At 12:58 pm on Friday, April 5, […]
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Providence man sentenced to life in prison for murder at cigar bar
A Providence man has been sentenced to life in prison, with 60 years tacked on for the added charge of conspiracy to carry a pistol without a license, after getting convicted of murder for a 2022 shooting at a Pawtucket cigar bar. Trequan Baker, 31, was found guilty of shooting and killing 36-year-old Qudus Kafo […]
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Jaylen Brown scores 26 points and reaches 10,000 in his career in Celtics’ 124-107 win over Portland
BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 26 points and reached 10,000 in his NBA career, leading the Boston Celtics past the Portland Trail Blazers 124-107 on Sunday night for their 13th straight home victory. Kristaps Porzingis had his third straight double-double with 12 points and 10 boards in just 27 minutes for NBA-leading Boston. Payton […]
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What Sold:Â Take a look at the 10 homes that exchanged hands last week in Newport County
The real estate market in Newport County has seen increased interest as we move closer to the peak Spring and Summer markets, driven by limited inventory that has placed listings in competitive situations, often with multiple buyer parties vying for the same properties. Last week’s 10 home sales exemplify the dynamic nature of this market, […]
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McGuire drives in 5, O’Neill hits fifth homer as Red Sox defeat Angels 12-2 to cap trip
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Reese McGuire drove in a career-high five runs, Tyler O’Neill hit his third home run of the series and the Boston Red Sox finished off an opening 10-game trip with a 12-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday. Tanner Houck (2-0) allowed four hits […]
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Patriots and Kyle Dugger agree to a 4-year deal worth up to $66 million, AP source says
The Patriots are re-signing safety Kyle Dugger to a four-year contract, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Sunday. The new deal is worth a base salary of $58 million, which includes $32.5 million in guarantees, and has a maximum value of $66 million, according to the person who spoke […]
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Looking to photograph a solar eclipse with your smartphone? Try these features and think about creative angles
Douglas Goodwin, Scripps College As the Moon casts its shadow across the Earth during the upcoming solar eclipse, cameras of all kinds will turn skyward. While professional photographers with specialized equipment will aim to capture the perfect shot, others will reach for their smartphones to immortalize this moment. While smartphone cameras can’t take a great […]
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The Professional Choristers of The Choir School of Newport County & St. George’s Chapel Choir will present an ‘Earth Day Concert’
On Sunday, April 21, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., The Professional Choristers of The Choir School of Newport County & St. George’s Chapel Choir and St. George’s School Chapel Choir, with community guest singers and instrumentalists, present an EARTH DAY CONCERT. Included are Missa Gaia (Earth Mass) by Paul Winter; Shenandoah; In My Life by The Beatles; […]
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Rhode Island FC battles to scoreless draw with Charleston Battery
Rhode Island FC returned home for the first of its two-match homestretch as the club drew 0-0 against Charleston Battery on a rainy Saturday night at Beirne Stadium. Man of the Match Jackson Lee played an important role in the hard-fought draw, collecting six saves on the way to the first clean sheet in RIFC history, and […]
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Jesper Boqvist scores in OT as Bruins beat Panthers 3-2 to move 5 points up in Atlantic
By KEN POWTAK BOSTON Associated Press (AP) — Jesper Boqvist scored 2:05 into overtime, Linus Ullmark stopped 28 shots and the Boston Bruins beat the Florida Panthers 3-2 on Saturday in a matchup of the top two teams in the Atlantic Division. First-place Boston moved five points ahead of second-place Florida. Both teams have four […]
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Traffic Advisory: Crossover to the east side of Washington Bridge to shift
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) on Saturday provided the following advisory regarding the Washington Bridge. As part of its ongoing project to reduce congestion and travel times and provide three lanes of travel in both directions of I-195 over the Washington Bridge, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will be shifting the […]
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Tourism forecast – ‘reasons to be optimistic’
With airlines struggling, a world in chaos, and consumers cautious about spending in a presidential election year, you might think that would project a bleak outlook for the upcoming tourism season. But to the contrary. Evan Smith, President and CEO of Discover Newport, says those factors leave him with “a lot of reasons to be […]
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Road Report: Schedule of lane closures and road construction projects (April 6 – 13)
The following road and lane closure notices have been scheduled by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) and Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA). All schedules are weather-dependent and subject to change. RITBA Weekly Lane Closure Updates April 7 – 13, 2024 Newport Claiborne Pell BridgeUpcoming improvements in the roadway between the old […]
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Recap: This week at the Rhode Island General Assembly
Here are the highlights from news and events in the General Assembly this week. For more information on any of these items, visit http://www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease House OKs McNamara bill to re-establish academy to assist parenting teensThe House of Representatives has approved legislation (2024-H 7560) introduced byRep. Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston) that would re-establishthe […]
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Arts Around The Fire will feature two speakers from the Newport Art Museum on April 17
The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Newport County’s next networking event, Arts Around the Fire, will be held on Wednesday, April 17, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Stoneacre Brasserie, 28 Washington Square, in Newport. This free event is open to the public and requires no reservations. The Alliance’s guests will be Danielle Ogden and Emeline McKeown, both from the […]
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What causes earthquakes in the Northeast, like the magnitude 4.8 that shook New Jersey? A geoscientist explains
Gary Solar, Buffalo State, The State University of New York It’s rare to feel earthquakes in the U.S. Northeast, so the magnitude 4.8 earthquake in New Jersey that shook buildings in New York City and was felt from Maryland to Boston on April 5, 2024, drew a lot of questions. It was one of the […]
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CCRI to host watch parties at all four campuses to view Monday’s historic solar eclipse
The Community College of Rhode Island is offering the community an exclusive opportunity to view Monday’s historic solar eclipse with free watch parties at each of its four campuses: Warwick, Providence, Lincoln, and Newport. According to research, Monday’s eclipse is the first in almost a decade and the last one that will be visible in […]
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Tiverton Public Library to host Second Annual Earth Day Garden Expo
Spring is in the air—all are invited to our second annual Earth Day Garden Expo at the Tiverton Public Library on Saturday, April 20th, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public and will be held at the library on 34 Roosevelt Avenue in Tiverton, RI. This FREE […]
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Duran, O’Neill crush big homers as Red Sox continue their roll with 8-6 win over Angels
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Jarren Duran hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning, Tyler O’Neill had two home runs and the Boston Red Sox beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-6 Friday night for their fifth consecutive victory. O’Neill, Triston Casas and Reese McGuire all connected in the second […]
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Pritchard scores 21, Celtics hold off late charge by Kings to hold on for 101-100 win
BOSTON (AP) — Payton Pritchard had 21 points, including five 3-pointers and the Boston Celtics held off a late charge to beat the Sacramento Kings 101-100 on Friday night. Kristaps Porzingis added 20 points and 11 rebounds – his second straight double-double – to help the NBA’s top team claim its 12th consecutive win at […]
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East Coast earthquakes aren’t common, but they are felt by millions. Here’s what to know
DALLAS (AP) — East Coast residents were jolted Friday by a 4.8-magnitude earthquake centered near Lebanon, New Jersey, with weak rumblings felt as far away as Baltimore and the Massachusetts-New Hampshire border. No life-threatening injuries or major damage have been reported. Here’s what to know about earthquakes on the East Coast.How are earthquakes measured? The Richter scale, […]
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RIDOT provides an update on the Pell Bridge Ramps Phase 2 project
The Rhode Island Department of Transporation (RIDOT) today provided the following weekly update on the Pell Bridge Ramps Phase 2 Project; “As a reminder, tonight at 5 p.m. we’ll have an extended weekend left lane closure on both directions of Route 138 between the Pell Bridge and JT Connell Highway to replace the center median. On Tuesday night from […]
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Portsmouth Abbey School students to sing in National Concert at New York City’s Carnegie Hall
Eighteen students from Portsmouth Abbey School will sing in the National Concert at New York City’s Carnegie Hall on Saturday, April 6. More info on the performance from Portsmouth Abbey School; Eighteen students from Portsmouth Abbey School will perform on the world stage at Carnegie Hall in New York City this Saturday, April 6 at […]
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Aquidneck Island National Police Parade returns on May 5
The Aquidneck Island National Police Parade will be held on May 5, 2024, to honor police officers who died in the line of duty in 2023 and previous years. The parade will begin at 11:30 am in front of 317 West Main Rd. in Middletown, Rhode Island. It will travel south on Broadway and end […]
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Rhode Island hires legal team to pursue damages over Washington Bridge failure
The Rhode Island Governor’s Office has hired two top legal professionals to help the state pursue damages against those responsible for the Washington Bridge failure. Max Wistow and Jonathan Savage will form the outside legal team that will be led by Wistow, who is a principal of Wistow, Sheehan & Loveley. “We want to make […]