The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for portions of eastern Massachusetts and northern Rhode Island from this evening through Wednesday morning. According to the 313 AM EDT bulletin, heavy snow is expected, with total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches possible, and winds gusting as high as 60 mph. The […]
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Sabina Matos announces run for Congress
Rhode Island Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos announced today that she will run for U.S. Congress in the upcoming special election in Rhode Island’s First Congressional District. David Cicilline, who currently represents Rhode Island’s First Congressional District, announced in February that he will step down to lead the Rhode Island Foundation, effective June 1. “Congressman David […]
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Counting Crows, Dashboard Confessional coming to PPAC on July 18
After performing to sold-out crowds worldwide on the Butter Miracle Tour over the last two years, today, world-renowned rock band COUNTING CROWS has announced their return to the US in 2023 with the BANSHEE SEASON TOUR. After years of collaboration, cult-favorite rock band and long-time friend of the band, DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL, will be supporting the upcoming run, with English […]
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Red Wings beat Bruins 5-3, a day after losing to NHL’s best
By LARRY LAGE AP Hockey Writer DETROIT (AP) — Dylan Larkin scored to help his team take a four-goal lead, and his second assist of the game allowed the Detroit Red Wings to hold on for a 5-3 win over Boston Bruins on Sunday. The Red Wings were ahead 4-0 late in the second period, but the NHL-best Bruins pulled within […]
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Best public elementary schools in Rhode Island
Early childhood education provides students with a foundation for success for the rest of their lives. In studies about the ROI of early education, for every $1 spent, $7 are generated later. As a result, it is imperative to invest in children’s futures by providing them high quality learning environments and curricula. Because there can […]
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Photos: 2023 Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade
The 67th Annual Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade was held on Saturday, March 11, 2023. The first slideshow is from WUN’s Ryan Belmore who photographed the parade in front of Brick Alley Pub. He also includes some photographs of a few moments of Justin Pomfret and The Traveling Wanna B’s performing at Midtown Oyster Bar […]
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Oscar Best Picture winners from worst to first
Every year, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences votes on the best and most influential films of the year. The Oscars are a reflection of excellence within all aspects of filmmaking in a given year, with an Academy Award for Best Picture being the crowning achievement that every film aspires to win. With […]
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College removes partial Malcolm X quote that sparked protest
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — The University of Rhode Island has removed a partial Malcolm X quote from the facade of its main library 30 years after members of the school’s Black Student Leadership Group and others protested because they said the shortened quote misrepresented the fuller meaning of the civil rights leader’s message. The inscription […]
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The 2023 Best Picture Oscar nominees are less critically acclaimed, but do they reflect moviegoer tastes?
Debating the Academy Awards is a pastime that dates back to at least the discovery of the Africus monolith in “2001: A Space Odyssey.” One need look no further than when “Crash” beat out “Brokeback Mountain” for Best Picture in 2006—in a shocking upset—as a common example of controversial Oscar wins. Then there’s Rami Malek […]
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Senator Whitehouse renews effort to make Daylight Saving Time permanent nationwide
As Rhode Islanders prepare to set their clocks ahead an hour this weekend, U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse is urging Congress to pass his bipartisan Sunshine Protection Act, a bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent nationwide. U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) introduced the bill earlier this month. Whitehouse has been a cosponsor of the bill […]
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Pell Bridge Ramps community outreach meeting scheduled for March 13
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will host a public meeting at the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) Newport Campus on Monday, March 13, 2023, from 6 pm to 7 pm to update the community on the construction of the Pell Bridge Ramps project and discuss what to expect this construction season. If […]
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Online betting begins in sports-crazed Massachusetts
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts sports fans raced to their cellphones Friday to begin placing bets as the state allowed online sports wagering just days ahead of tip-off of the NCAA Tournament next week. The start of online sports gambling came a little over a month after the state began allowing […]
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Animal sanctuary survives Avian Flu, continues saving abused animals
The 70 farm animals at West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton are the lucky ones. Millions of others are not as lucky. In the United States alone 10 million animals are abused to death each year, according to PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals). And, according to other organizations, only a tiny fraction […]
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People’s Credit Union begins renovation of its branch in Middletown
People’s Credit Union has begun major renovations to its branch at 858 West Main Road in Middletown. The welcoming and innovative redesign, expected to be completed in July, is focused on providing an even higher level of personal member service as well as a number of self-service technology upgrades. Although the branch lobby will be […]
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International Tennis Hall of Fame announces new leadership
The International Tennis Hall of Fame today announced Dan Faber as the new Chief Executive Officer and Patrick McEnroe as the ITHF President. Both will start their positions on May 1. According to a press release from the International Tennis Hall of Fame, Faber and McEnroe will partner with the Executive Board, Board of Governors, and staff to further […]
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How gas prices have changed in Rhode Island in the last week
Americans are finding gas prices have started their seasonal climb as retailers switch over to summer fuel blends which cost slightly more for consumers. A gallon of gas was $3.45 on average, according to AAA gas price data. Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Rhode Island. Gas prices are as of March 8. Overall, […]
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Secretary of State Gregg Amore visits Middletown High School
Gregg M. Amore said in some places, voter suppression is very much alive in today’s America. Rhode Island’s new Secretary of State told students during a lunch hour visit Tuesday to Middletown High it could be something seemingly benign as charging postage to return a ballot, having only one day to vote or a fee […]
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William & James Farrar Scholarship Fund offering financial aid scholarship opportunity to a Newport County student
There’s a new scholarship opportunity for students seeking financial aid, and it has established prioritization for Newport County applicants. The William & James Farrar Scholarship Fund has been established in honor of Mary A. Sullivan-Farrar, a multi-generation Newporter and a strong supporter of construction engineering education. Ms. Sullivan-Farrar’s family has a long history in the […]
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Springing forward into daylight saving time is a step back for health – a neurologist explains the medical evidence, and why this shift is worse than the fall time change
Beth Ann Malow, Vanderbilt University As people in the U.S. prepare to set their clocks ahead one hour on Sunday, March 12, 2023, I find myself bracing for the annual ritual of media stories about the disruptions to daily routines caused by switching from standard time to daylight saving time. About one-third of Americans say […]
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AARP Report: Caregivers in Rhode Island provide $2.1 billion in unpaid care to loved ones
The unpaid care provided by the 121,000 Rhode Island caregivers is valued at $2.1 billion, according to new state data available in AARP’s latest report in the Valuing the Invaluable series. This is a $300 million increase in unpaid contributions since the last report was released in 2019. The report highlights the growing scope and […]
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Boston council passes proposal aimed at tackling rising rent
By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — The Boston City Council on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved a proposal from the mayor to cap rent prices as part of an effort to address rising housing costs and prevent homelessness. Under Mayor Michelle Wu’s proposal, known as a home rule petition, the maximum allowable annual rent increase […]
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‘Master thief’ convicted of Giants ring theft back in prison
FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) — The self-described “master thief” and New England Patriots fan convicted of stealing New York Giants Super Bowl rings in 2008 is back behind bars after a judge determined he had violated the terms of his probation, prosecutors said. Sean Murphy, 58, was sentenced last Thursday in Fall River Superior Court […]
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Adoptable Cat of the Week: Twitch
Meet your new best friend, Twitch – this week’s Adoptable Cat of the Week. Available for adoption at the Potter League for Animals in Middletown, Twitch is a 15-year-old female domestic shorthair. Here’s what else Potter League for Animals has to share about Twitch; Meet Twitch! She is a 15-year-old black cat who loves her […]
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Athletes sue Ivy League over its no-scholarship policy
By PAT EATON-ROBB AP Sports Writer HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A pair of basketball players from Brown allege in a federal lawsuit that the Ivy League’s policy of not offering athletic scholarships amounts to a price-fixing agreement that denies athletes proper financial aid and payment for their services. The lawsuit was filed Tuesday in U.S. […]
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CCRI offering new certificate and degree programs
In response to labor market needs, the Community College of Rhode Island was recently approved by the Council on Postsecondary Education to add four new certificate and degree programs to its expansive list of academic programming. The new programs are: Certificate in Court Reporting Certificate in Surgical Technician Certificate in Mental Health & Wellness Certificate […]