Nearly 300 registered swimmers participating in Save The Bay’s 47th annual Swim will embark across Narragansett Bay this Saturday, July 13, in support of the nonprofit organization’s mission to mission to protect and improve Narragansett Bay and its watershed. Two waves of swimmers will overcome cold water temperatures, currents, and more during this two-mile, open water swim from […]
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Newport to receive $393,688.47 Learn365RI Grant to support learning beyond the traditional school day
Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) today announced the recipients of $3.8 million in Learn365RI grants, marking the program’s second round of funding to support learning beyond the traditional school day. In total, 29 municipalities received grants between $40,000 and $400,000 to create or expand extended learning programs, with many focusing on […]
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What’s Up in Newport this week: July 8 – 14
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport, Rhode Island this week. This story will be updated throughout the week as we learn of events, meetings, and listings, so please check back often. Do you have something to add to this list or an upcoming roundup? Email ryan@whatsupnewp.com. Cruise Ship Schedule […]
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King Arthur Baking’s CEO on keeping America’s oldest flour company in the mix
By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer As America’s oldest flour company, King Arthur Baking Co. has seen a lot. It opened in 1790, when George Washington was president. But little could have prepared it for the start of the coronavirus pandemic, when demand for King Arthur’s products jumped six-fold almost overnight. The company, based in Norwich, Vermont, […]
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Clarkson University Graduate: Tiverton’s Robert Whalen earns Environmental Engineering Degree
Robert Philip Whalen, a Tiverton resident, received a bachelor’s science degree in environmental engineering from Clarkson University on May 11, 2024, according to an announcement from the university. Whalen’s degree was awarded with “great distinction,” according to the announcement. “Clarkson University is a proven leader in technological education, research, innovation and sustainable economic development,” said […]
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Is college worth it? Poll finds only 36% of Americans have confidence in higher education
Americans are increasingly skeptical about the value and cost of college, with most saying they feel the U.S. higher education system is headed in the “wrong direction,” according to a new poll. Overall, only 36% of adults say they have a “great deal” or “quite a lot” of confidence in higher education, according to the […]
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Ben Rice becomes 1st Yankees rookie to hit 3 homers in game in 14-4 rout of Red Sox
NEW YORK (AP) — Ben Rice became the first Yankees rookie to homer three times in a game and drove in seven runs as New York snapped a four-game slide with a 14-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday. Alex Verdugo hit a two-run homer and drew the ire of the Red Sox […]
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Red Sox stun Yankees 5-3 on 2-run homers by Yoshida in the 9th and Rafaela in the 10th
NEW YORK (AP) — Masataka Yoshida hit a tying, two-run homer off Clay Holmes with two outs in the ninth inning, Ceddane Rafaela homered against Tommy Kahnle leading off the 10th and the Boston Red stunned New York 5-3 on Friday night and sent the Yankees to their 14th loss in 18 games. Boston overcame a 3-0 deficit and won […]
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Blue-Green Algae Blooms Prompt warning at several Rhode Island lakes
Residents are being asked to avoid contact with Polo Lake, Elm Lake, and Cunliff Lake at Roger Williams Park in Providence and with Upper Melville Pond in Portsmouth due to blue-green algae (or cyanobacteria) blooms in the pond, according to the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management […]
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CCRI’s first “Building Bridges” event set for Newport
The Community College of Rhode Island will launch its first “Building Bridges” event in Newport on July 17, bringing together key industry leaders and employers from Aquidneck Island to discuss the current and future labor market and workforce training needs. The event, titled “Building Bridges: Connecting Education and Industry to Workforce Development on Aquidneck Island,” […]
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RIPTA expands customer service hours
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) has expanded hours at its Customer Service Call Center, which will now be open on weekends starting Saturday, July 6, 2024. The new hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and […]
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West River Street Bridge closure begins July 12
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation said that the West River Street Bridge will be closing on Friday, July 12, for around four months in order to replace a bridge that is deemed structurally deficient. The bridge, which was built in 1955, carries around 8,000 vehicles per day and serves as a major connector road […]
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Providence man sentenced to two life terms for murder
A Providence man has been sentenced to two consecutive life sentences in prison after he was convicted of first-degree murder for shooting and killing a man at Roque’s Café in Providence in 2021. Juan Rivera, 37, was found guilty of murder and carrying a pistol without a license in March. During the trial, prosecutors said […]
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Election-related wins and losses from the 2024 legislative session
by Nancy Lavin, Rhode Island CurrentJuly 5, 2024 For seven years, a four-letter mistake has haunted Common Cause Executive Director John Marion. In drafting legislation to require a post-election review verifying accuracy and security of primary and general election results, Marion wrote “statewide” rather than “state.” In doing so, Marion inadvertently let legislative races skirt […]
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Gulls fall short in 12-8 loss to SwampBats
On America’s birthday, the Newport Gulls faced the Keene Swamp Bats for the first time this season. Unfortunately, the Gulls got bested by the Swamp Bats in an offensive showdown by the score of 12-8. Kade Shatwell (Oklahoma City University) looked for his second win of the summer in his fifth start of the year. […]
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Hamilton, O’Neill hit RBIs in the 12th inning to lift Red Sox over Marlins 6-5
MIAMI (AP) — Automatic runner Romy Gonzalez scored a go-ahead run on David Hamilton’s RBI groundout in the 12th inning, Tyler O’Neill added an RBI double and the Boston Red Sox beat the Miami Marlins 6-5 on Thursday for a sweep of the three-game series. Gonzalez advanced to third on Ceddanne Rafaela’s single against Matt […]
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Fireworks light up the skies across the US as Americans endure searing heat to celebrate July Fourth
By DAVID SHARP Associated Press Millions of people in the U.S. celebrated and suffered under heat warnings Thursday as they flocked to beaches and traveled in droves to toast their nation’s birth with July Fourth parades, cookouts and the always anticipated fiery splashes of color in the evening sky. In Washington, neon bursts of light […]
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Rafaela doubles and triples, Bello allows a run over 6 2/3 innings to help Red Sox beat Marlins 7-2
MIAMI (AP) — Ceddanne Rafaela tripled, doubled and drove in three runs, Brayan Bello limited Miami to a run over 6 2/3 innings and the Boston Red Sox beat the Marlins 7-2 on Wednesday night. Rafael Devers and Masataka Yoshida each had two hits and two RBIs to help the Red Sox win their third […]
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Preview: Docket for Newport City Council Meeting on July 10
Newport City Council will host a Regular City Council Meeting on Wednesday, July 10 at 6:30 pm. The meeting will take place in the Council Chambers at Newport City Hall and is open to the public. The agenda with supporting attachments will be available on the City of Newport’s website soon. In the meantime, here’s […]
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Councilman’s campaign fines’ case to collections, as Election Board tries to resolve outstanding cases
Newport City Councilman David Carlin III, who is running unopposed for reelection in the city’s third ward, has apparently dodged efforts by the state Board of Elections to collect more than $2,500 in campaign fines, resulting in the Board referring the case to the Central Collections Unit at the Revenue Department, according to Richard Thornton, […]
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Potter League’s Arya: A Siberian Husky ready for adventure
Meet the newest member of the Potter League for Animals family, Arya, a 3-year-old Siberian Husky. Arya is now available for adoption at the Potter League for Animals in Middletown, R.I. Arya is a pack dog and the Potter League says she will love to play with other dogs. “If you’re familiar with huskies then […]
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Sakonnet Vineyard to host ‘UnWINED Saturday Yoga Series’
Sakonnet Vineyard is launching a yoga series this summer. The five-class series is part of a partnership between the vineyard and Danielle Cerrone, a Registered Yoga Alliance RYT-200 Yoga Teacher through Believe You Can Yoga Teacher Training in Bristol, RI. Danielle has been practicing yoga since 2021. She is a physical therapist and earned her […]
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Newport Independence Day Forecast: Partly sunny with a chance of showers
The National Weather Service has released its weather forecast for Newport for Thursday, July 4, which is partly sunny and includes a 30% chance of showers at night. Independence Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 73 degrees. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph. Thursday Night: Isolated showers before 9 pm, then a chance of […]
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PPL Foundation announces $150,000 Clean Energy Scholarship Program
The PPL Foundation has announced that it has partnered with nine schools to award $150,000 annually to students who are passionate about pursuing degrees or technical certification in fields related to the clean energy transition. The Brighter Futures scholarship program was established by the PPL Foundation to support future leaders in the transition to cleaner, […]
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How gas prices have changed in Rhode Island in the last week
The average cost for a gallon of gasoline has hardly budged in the past week as an increasing domestic supply and less demand from drivers are keeping prices tame. Prices at the pump are just a few cents below where they sat this same time last year in the midst of the Fourth of July […]