Andrew Stokes, Boston University; Dielle Lundberg, Boston University; Elizabeth Wrigley-Field, University of Minnesota, and Yea-Hung Chen, University of California, San Francisco Since the COVID-19 pandemic was declared in March 2020, a recurring topic of debate has been whether official COVID-19 death statistics in the U.S. accurately capture the fatalities associated with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that […]
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Toymaker Hasbro laying off 1,000 to cut costs
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) — Toymaker Hasbro said Thursday it is cutting about 1,000 jobs as part of moves announced last year to save up to $300 million annually by 2025. The nearly century-old Rhode Island-based company behind Monopoly, Play-Doh and My Little Pony toys said the layoffs amount to 15% of its global full-time workforce. […]
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Jamestown’s McKensie Lennon recognized by Lasell University for outstanding collaboration
McKensie Lennon, a Lasell University student from Jamestown, Rhode Island, has been recognized by the institution for outstanding collaboration in the fall 2022 semester in their Field Intervention Strategies course, taught by Professor Pamela Naab. Lennon, who is majoring in Psychology, was selected as one of the three best people to work with in this […]
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What to know about TurboTax before you file your taxes this year
This story was originally published by ProPublica. ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. Series: The ProPublica Free Tax Guide Free, Fact-Checked Tax Information. That’s All. Under the Free File agreement, Americans who make less than $73,000 per year […]
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Rhode Island officer acquitted in shooting of teenager
WARWICK, R.I. (AP) — A Rhode Island police officer who was off duty and out of uniform when he shot the 18-year-old driver of a car he had witnessed speeding past him on the highway was acquitted by a jury Thursday of several charges. Pawtucket Officer Daniel Dolan, 40, was cleared of three counts of felony assault […]
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Portsmouth’s Marissa Levreault named to Dean’s List at Miami University
Miami University has announced that Marissa Levreault, a student from Portsmouth, Rhode Island, has been named to the Dean’s List for the 2022-23 fall semester. The Dean’s List recognizes the top 20% of undergraduate students within their division for academic performance during the fall semester. Levreault is currently earning a B.S. in Nursing at the […]
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Bill introduced to help Rhode Island wineries sell on-site
In 2018, winemakers James Davids and Marissa Stashenko left the wine mecca of California in search of a more fulfilling lifestyle. Their journey brought them to Rhode Island where they opened a winery in Rumford to partner with family farms to produce small batches of artisan wine. “We instantly fell in love with Rhode Island […]
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Middletown moving forward with school plans – without regionalization
By Matt Sheley, Town of Middletown. This story originally appeared here. The Town of Middletown looks like it’s going to pursue a new middle-high school — on its own. The latest proposal emerged at a school building summit Wednesday night in Town Hall, co-sponsored by the Town Council, School Committee and School Building Committee. If […]
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Region’s workforce shifting away from hospitality
A leading New England economist is suggesting that jobs in the region are shifting from leisure and hospitality to higher-paying industries, while job openings remain at “historic highs.” Boston Federal Reserve Bank Vice President and economist Jeffrey Thompson said he’s concerned about whether the regional workforce can fill the jobs of growing industries. He characterized […]
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Governor McKee proposes $7 million investment in preserving Pre-K seats
Governor Dan McKee continues to promote his #RIReady budget proposal by highlighting the proposed investments in Pre-K education. During a tour of The Children’s Workshop, an early education child care facility in Central Falls, Governor McKee outlined the investments in his FY24 budget, which include $7 million to preserve 800 Pre-K seats that are currently […]
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What’s Up this weekend in and around Newport: Jan. 27 – 29
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this weekend. Friday, January 27 Things To Do 12 pm to 1 pm: Lunch and Learn at Oliver Hazard Perry 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm: Outsider Art: Harnessing Color Opening Reception at Jamestown Arts Center 6 pm: Yoga, Movie & Dinner Night at Common Fence Point Hall 8 […]
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Gary Furtado named President of Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America
The Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America announced Gary Furtado as the new Council President at their annual board meeting this week. The Council President serves as Chair of the Council’s Executive Board. The President leads the board in strategic decision-making, stewardship of resources, and delivery of the Scouting program to over 5,000 youth across […]
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Rogers’ cosmetology and automotive programs to survive construction budget cuts
While the facilities that would house Rogers High School’s Cosmetology and Automotive programs may be on the chopping block as the system attempts to close a $20 million construction shortfall, the programs are not being eliminated. Newport Superintendent of Schools Colleen Burns Jermain, appearing on a WhatsUpNewp videocast today, said that the current Career and […]
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Newport trails far behind other cities and towns in short-term rental registration requirement
Senators and representatives from across Rhode Island are reminding owners of short-term rental properties of a new requirement this year: registering their business with the state. They are singling out owners in the city of Newport, which has fallen behind other cities and towns. Last year the General Assembly passed legislation (2021-H 5505A, 2021-S 0501B) requiring owners […]
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Woman gets over 6 years in prison for role in romance scams
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A Texas woman who played a role in internet romance scams that cheated victims out of a total of about $2.6 million was sentenced to over six years in prison on federal fraud and conspiracy charges Wednesday. Dominique Golden, 31, of Houston, personally collected nearly $1.3 million in cash, checks, money […]
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Federal Grant provides the gift of mobility to Newport’s North End Seniors
Seniors living in Newport’s North End will soon have access to new transportation options thanks to a $70,000 federal pilot program. U.S. Senator Jack Reed is working with the National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC) to provide funding for a vehicle-sharing program for residents in the area. The grant will be used by Rhode […]
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Lieutenant Governor’s Entrepreneurship Challenge finalists announced
Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos announced the finalists of the Lieutenant Governor’s Entrepreneurship Challenge, a business pitch competition for high school students. The competition will provide over $10,000 in scholarships to the winning teams. Out of dozens of written business plan submissions, five teams have advanced to the second stage of the challenge, a live pitch […]
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Odds of 50 random events happening to you
Millions of Americans buy lottery tickets each year, even though most people know their chances of winning are slim at best. Why do they bother when taking home the grand prize is less likely than dying in a plane crash or being struck by lightning? Humans often struggle to grasp probability, especially when guessing the odds […]
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Two Portsmouth students land on the Fall 2022 Dean’s List at Holy Cross
The College of the Holy Cross has announced its Fall 2022 Dean’s List, and two students from Portsmouth, Rhode Island are among those being recognized for their academic achievement during the fall semester of the 2022-23 academic year. The students are Caryn Leigh Comerford, a member of the class of 2026, and Michael Sheehan, a […]
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States with the most registered anglers
There are 29.2 million registered anglers in the United States, with more than 52 million anglers of all ages taking to water bodies around the country in 2021, according to the Outdoor Foundation’s 2022 Special Report on Fishing. In an effort to learn more about one of Americans’ favorite pastimes, Stacker compiled a list of […]
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States with the most registered hunters
Hunting is one of the oldest forms of human activity. Over the centuries, hunting has largely evolved from necessity to sport—although many hunters in the U.S. do process hunted animals for food. As hunting gained popularity as a leisure activity, ecosystems suffered, which led to various regulations in order to help preserve and conserve wildlife […]
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Registration now open for the 2023 Behan Bros Newport Night Run
Newport’s local-favorite nighttime 5K returns on April 1st! Registration is now open for the eighth annual Behan Bros Newport Night Run, benefiting the Newport Public Education Foundation and produced by Gray Matter Marketing. “As our largest fundraiser of the year, the Behan Bros. Newport Night Run has a tremendous impact on our mission to provide […]
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Newport International Boat Show generates $26.1 million in economic impact
The Newport International Boat Show has had a significant impact on the local economy in Newport County, Rhode Island, according to an economic impact study conducted by Performance Research. The study, which was completed in November 2022, found that the boat show, which is one of the largest in-water events in the country, had a […]
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URI Sailing team wins McMillan Cup, poised for strong spring
By the University of Rhode Island How’s this for a start to a University of Rhode Island head coaching stint? You take over at the beginning of the fall semester, and then in October, your team wins the McMillan Cup, awarded to the first-place finisher at the oldest collegiate sailing regatta. Not only that. Your […]
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Justice Dept. sues Google over digital advertising dominance
By ERIC TUCKER and BARBARA ORTUTAY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department and eight states filed an antitrust suit against Google on Tuesday, seeking to shatter its alleged monopoly on the entire ecosystem of online advertising as a hurtful burden to advertisers, consumers and even the U.S. government. The government alleged in the complaint that […]