By MEAD GRUVER and DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — When officials in Wyoming faced public pressure to allow a citizen recount of election results, they reached out to the state attorney general for legal advice about how to proceed. But Attorney General Bridget Hill refuses to say what she told them. […]
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Westerly school employee accused of inappropriate activity is no longer employed in the school system
(This is an update of a story that ran earlier this morning, based on an email sent to parents this morning by School Superintendent Mark Garceau.) Westerly school officials this morning informed parents that the high school employee accused last Friday of acting inappropriately with a high school student is no longer employed in the […]
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Northeast digs out from winter storm, faces power outages
PITTSFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Parts of New England and New York were digging out of a nor’easter Wednesday that caused tens of thousands of power outages, numerous school cancellations and whiteout conditions on the roads. The storm began Monday night and lasted throughout Tuesday, dumping as much as 3 feet (91 centimeters) of snow and gusty winds. Others […]
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The Countdown is on: 401Gives returns in just 2 weeks
Rhode Island is just two weeks away from its largest single day of giving when 401Gives returns in support of the state’s nonprofit sector and does so bigger than ever before. Not only has United Way of Rhode Island set the effort’s most ambitious goal yet, aiming to raise $4.01 million, but 401Gives will enjoy […]
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College majors with the highest and lowest unemployment rates
College students can easily get overwhelmed by the many possible subjects to study. Even after identifying their main interests, there’s the question of what they can do with that field of study after graduation. Passion is one thing, but which majors bring high chances of a prosperous, long-term career? On average, people with bachelor’s degrees […]
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Rhode Island among states with the highest rates of small business employment
2021 was a record year for people deciding to work for themselves, with 5.4 million new business applications nationwide—and 2022 has followed close on its heels. Though not all companies will have employees, the surge could lead to a rise in small business jobs in years to come. As an employee, you should know how […]
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NOAA is moving Marine Operations Center-Atlantic from Virginia to Naval Station Newport
Rhode Island is set to receive a boost to its economy and Blue Economy initiative as the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Marine Operations Center-Atlantic (MOC-A) is set to move from Norfolk, Virginia, to Naval Station Newport. This will bring hundreds of jobs and NOAA research vessels to the area, in addition to long-term […]
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Most commonly seen birds in Rhode Island: Feb. 18 – Mar. 3
Stacker compiled a list of the most common birds seen near feeders in Rhode Island using data from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Project FeederWatch. Birds are ranked by the percent of sites visited from Feb 18-Mar 3. Ties are broken by the average group size when seen, any further ties were not broken. Data […]
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Gov. Healey: COVID-19 public health emergency to end May 11
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced Wednesday that the state’s COVID-19 public health emergency will end May 11. The announcement comes ahead of the 45-day notice required by state law, allowing additional time for organizations affected by the change to prepare for the end of the public health emergency, Healey said. The Democrat […]
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Middletown Police identify man found dead at home on West Main Road
Middletown Police Department released new information on the body discovered at a residence at 916 West Main Road in Middletown on Tuesday, March 14. The victim has been identified as 39-year-old John Edward-Corbett. According to the authorities, officers were dispatched to the home around 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday for a welfare check after family and […]
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Here’s how much snow has fallen across Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut: March 14 – 15
The National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA released a public statement regarding the latest snowfall reports. Public Information Statement National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 1228 AM EDT Wed Mar 15 2023 …SNOWFALL REPORTS… Location Amount Time/Date Provider …Rhode Island… …Kent County… TF Green AP 0.1 in 0755 PM 03/14 Official NWS Obs …Providence County… 1 ENE […]
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Late-winter storm pummels Northeast with heavy, wet snow
By RODRIQUE NGOWI and KATHY MCCORMACK Associated Press PITTSFIELD, Mass. (AP) — A winter storm dumped heavy, wet snow in parts of the Northeast on Tuesday, causing tens of thousands of power outages, widespread school closings, dangerous driving conditions and a plane to slide off a taxiway. The storm’s path included parts of New England, upstate New […]
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Celebrating 11 years of What’sUpNewp
Can you believe it’s been 11 years since What’sUpNewp first launched on March 12, 2012? Time truly flies! Our readership has grown exponentially since those early days when we pretty much just focused on what was up at bars and restaurants in Newport. We now publish more than 550 stories to our website every month, […]
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Coalition of 30 groups calls for same-day voter registration in Rhode Island
Today 30 groups came together to announce their support for the creation of a system for same-day voter registration in Rhode Island. The House resolution (H 5770) introduced by Representative Karen Alzate (D-Pawtucket) has a hearing before the Committee on State Government and Elections tonight. The Senate companion (S 608) by Senator Alana DiMario (D-North […]
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Woman who pretended to be sick Marine gets nearly 6 years
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A former social worker at a Rhode Island veterans’ hospital who used stolen patient information to brazenly pass herself off as a decorated Marine Corps veteran with cancer and fraudulently collect nearly $300,000 in benefits, charitable contributions, and donations was sentenced Tuesday to nearly six years in prison. A U.S. District […]
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The Nature Conservancy, Tiverton Land Trust conserve Cook Farm in Tiverton
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and the Tiverton Land Trust (TLT) recently announced the permanent conservation of a 48-acre tract of coastal forest in Tiverton. Situated between the City of Newport’s reservoirs at Pachet Brook and Nonquit Pond, the land was a top priority for conservation in the Sakonnet. It helps connect hundreds of acres of […]
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RIDOH is seeking public comment on the intent to issue a Categorical Exclusion to Stone Bridge Fire District
Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is seeking public comment on intent to issue a Categorical Exclusion.
The Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health has reviewed for approval the request by the Stone Bridge Fire District for a Categorical Exclusion determination for proposed improvements to their public water system. The improvements consist of upgrading the existing 6-inch Transite pipe in Hillside Avenue, a small section of Main Road (Rhode Island Route 77), and a portion of Lawton Avenue. In addition, the project includes upgraded service connections with curb stops, appurtenances, and roadway resurfacing. If lead service lines are identified during the course of the project, only lead service line replacement that results in simultaneous and complete replacement of both the public (water main to curb stop) and private (curb stop to water meter inside buildings) portions of the lead service lines will occur. If access to private property is not authorized, then the entire lead service line will remain intact. All work will occur within the Town of Tiverton, Rhode Island.
Under authority of Chapter 46.12-8 of the General Laws of Rhode Island, it has been determined that there are no environmental impacts associated with this project. Therefore, the Director of RIDOH is hereby giving notice of intent to issue a Categorical Exclusion for the proposed project pursuant to the requirements and authority set forth in Chapter 46-12.8 of the General Laws of Rhode Island and the “Drinking Water State Revolving Fund” Regulations (216-RICR-50-05-6).
Copies of the Categorical Exclusion supporting documentation can be obtained by calling 401- 222-6867 on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or by writing to the Center for Drinking Water Quality, Three Capitol Hill, Room 209, Providence, RI 02908. All material submitted for review is available for public inspection during these hours at the above location. Written comments on the Categorical Exclusion should be sent to the Center for Drinking Water Quality at the address above or emailed to DOH.RIDWQ@health.ri.gov within thirty (30) days of the date of this notice. Individuals requesting communication assistance may call Rhode Island Relay (TTY) at 711 or 800-745-5555 at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance.
A public hearing on the Categorical Exclusion will be held if RIDOH receives such requests from twenty-five (25) people, a governmental agency or subdivision, or an association having twenty-five (25) members or more. If a public hearing is held, a public notice will be published announcing the date, time, and place of such hearing. A stenographic record of the hearing will be made, and the public record will be kept open for seven (7) days following the conclusion of the public hearing to allow additional time for the submission of written comments. Interpreter services for people with hearing impairment and audiotapes for people with vision impairment will be made available. RIDOH is handicap accessible to individuals with disabilities.
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Five Newport organizations announce BRAVE Space LGBTQIA designation
By Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center Five local organizations – the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, Bike Newport, FabNewport, Conexión Latina and Women’s Resource Center – recently participated in a pilot project to gain BRAVE Space certification. “B.R.A.V.E.” – an acronym for Belonging, Respect, Acceptance, Validity and Equity – certification indicates […]
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Dates set for 52nd Annual Newport International Boat Show
The Newport Exhibition Group has announced that the 52nd Annual Newport International Boat Show will be held from September 14th to 17th, 2023. The four-day event, presented by BankNewport, will take place at the Newport Yachting Center and feature the latest marine technology and innovation. The Newport International Boat Show is one of the largest […]
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How gas prices have changed in the Providence metro area in the last week
This week drivers are paying slightly higher prices at the pump on average, but that spike may fade, according to experts. A gallon of regular gas was $3.47 on average Monday, March 13, according to AAA. Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Providence-Fall River-Warwick (RI only) metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices […]
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Listen: Newport Mayor Xay and Gabe Amo, Special Assistant to President Biden, sit down for a conversation
On Saturday, March 11, at 8 am, Newport Mayor Xaykham “Xay” Rexford Khamsyvoravong sat down in the Mayor’s Office at City Hall with Gabe Amo, Special Assistant to President Biden and Deputy Director of The White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, for a conversation. Amo, a native of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, serves as President Biden’s […]
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Adoptable Dog of the Week: Domino
Meet your new best friend, Domino – this week’s Adoptable Dog of the Week! Available for adoption at the Potter League for Animals in Middletown, Domino is a 5-year-old male large mixed breed. “Domino is a gentle giant who’ll make a great running buddy, jogging partner or fetching friend for an active adopter,” Potter League […]
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Sig’s Place says goodbye, The Roasted Clove says hello
After operating for over twelve years in Middletown and almost ninety years on Aquidneck Island, Sig’s Place will close permanently on April 1, 2023. The good news, Middletown won’t have to wait long for a new restaurant to take its place. Middletown resident Felecia Landers, a long-time hospitality employee on Aquidneck Island, is purchasing the […]
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Here’s how the McKee Administration is preparing Rhode Island for the approaching winter weather
As Rhode Island prepares for a potential high-impact, long-duration winter storm forecast to impact the area over the next two days, the McKee Administration is providing key updates and tips reminding Rhode Islanders how to stay safe. The Administration will continue to provide updates related to the storm over the next 48 hours. Following steady, […]
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AP source: Patriots plan to re-sign CB Jonathan Jones
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots have taken a step toward maintaining some stability in their secondary, agreeing to terms on a new contract to retain free agent cornerback Jonathan Jones. A person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Monday the 29-year-old intends to sign a two-year deal. The person spoke […]