The National Weather Service has issued a coastal flood advisory for several counties in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The advisory is in effect from 8 PM Wednesday to 3 AM EST Thursday. According to the advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level is expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal […]
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Four Newport County students land on the University of Vermont’s Dean’s List
The University of Vermont has released its Dean’s List for the fall 2022 semester, and four local students from Newport County are among those being recognized. They are, Evan Tuttle from Jamestown, who is majoring in Psychological Science; Abigail Kenyon from Little Compton, who is majoring in Exercise Science; Leslie Campbell from Middletown, who is […]
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Soaring egg prices prompt demands for price-gouging probe
By JOSH FUNK AP Business Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — With egg prices more than doubling in the past year, calls are coming for an investigation into possible price gouging. U.S. Sen. Jack Reed sent a letter Tuesday asking for the Federal Trade Commission to investigate whether egg prices have been improperly manipulated by producers. A farmer-led […]
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Brandon Venancio of Middletown named to James Madison University Dean’s List
 Middletown resident, Brandon Venancio, has been named to the Dean’s List at James Madison University for the fall 2022 semester. Students who earn dean’s list honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA of between 3.5 and 3.899. Venancio is majoring in International Affairs – BA. Founded in 1908, James Madison University is a public […]
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Lego to move from Connecticut to Boston starting in 2025
ENFIELD, Conn. (AP) — The Lego Group announced Tuesday that it will move its North American headquarters from Enfield, Connecticut, to Boston, Massachusetts, by the end of 2026. Skip Kodak, president of the Lego Group in the Americas, said in a release that the move supports the Denmark-based global toymaker’s growth ambitions. “Boston is ranked […]
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Caitlin Bailie of Newport named to Muhlenberg College Fall 2022 Dean’s List
Congratulations to Caitlin Bailie of Newport for being named to the Muhlenberg College Dean’s List for the Fall 2022 semester. Muhlenberg College students and Muhlenberg College School of Continuing Studies students with a term GPA of 3.50 or higher were recognized for this academic achievement. Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg is a highly selective, private, four-year residential, liberal arts college offering baccalaureate and graduate […]
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Lottery for dinghy and kayak rack spaces in Newport opens on Feb. 1
The Newport Harbormaster’s Office has announced that they will be accepting applications for dinghy and kayak rack spaces at King Park and Willow Street dinghy racks starting February 1st and ending on February 28th. The spaces will be filled through a lottery system, with a drawing taking place on March 10th at 9 a.m. at […]
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Wind Advisory issued for Southern Rhode Island, Cape Cod, and the Islands
The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Newport County, Rhode Island and surrounding areas. The advisory is in effect from 9 PM on Wednesday, January 26th to 9 AM EST on Thursday, January 27th. During this time, residents can expect south winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 […]
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Flood Watch issued for Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Rhode Island and southeastern portions of Massachusetts, effective from Wednesday evening through Thursday morning. The watch is due to the potential for flooding caused by a combination of heavy rain and snowmelt. Residents in the affected areas should be aware that excessive runoff may result […]
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Adoptable Pet of the Week: Kingsley and Koko, a bonded pair of Sugar Gliders
Meet Kingsley and Koko, this week’s adoptable pets of the week. Kingsley and Koko are a bonded pair of Sugar gliders. For those not familiar with Sugar gliders, they are small, marsupial mammals native to Australia, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. They are known for their ability to glide through the air using a specialized […]
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What’s On The Agenda: Cliff Walk Commission to meet on Jan. 31
The Cliff Walk Commission, which is charged with overseeing the maintainence, operations, and activities of the City of Newport’s historic Cliff Walk, will host its next meeting on January 31 at 4:30 pm in the Rotary Room of the Newport Public Library. The Newport Cliff Walk Commission is comprised of 5 members, each appointed to three-year staggered terms […]
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Valerie June partners with Newport Festivals Foundation to donate instruments and books to music programs in Tennessee and Mississippi
Valerie June, a Grammy-nominated musician from Tennessee, has partnered with Newport Festivals Foundation, the organization behind the Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals, Third Man Books, and Gibson, to donate instruments and books to music programs in Tennessee and Mississippi. On January 29, 30, and 31, Valerie and illustrator Marcela Avelar will be traveling to different organizations to read her […]
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Gyms that survived pandemic steadily get back in shape
By MAE ANDERSON AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — One day in January, a once-regular customer at Fuel Training Studio in Newburyport, Massachusetts, stopped in to take a “shred” class. She hadn’t stepped foot in the gym since before the pandemic. The customer told owners Julie Bokat and Jeanne Carter that she had been […]
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Coolidge named Harvard’s Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Jennifer Coolidge, who saw a career resurgence following her Emmy-winning turn as Tanya McQuoid-Hunt in the acclaimed HBO series “The White Lotus,” was named the 2023 Woman of the Year by Harvard University’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals on Tuesday. The Pudding is the oldest theatrical organization in the nation and one of […]
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Ranking: The healthiest states for seniors
To determine which states are most and least healthy for senior populations, Stacker consulted America’s Health Rankings’ 2022 Senior Report, where public health researchers analyzed metrics of senior health for every state, ranging from nursing home quality to preventable hospitalizations. The report was released in 2023. Although the numbers in certain categories changed drastically in […]
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Greenwich Odeum to celebrate Ken Shane with screening of ‘The Last Waltz’ Feb. 3
Ken Shane, who passed away in November 2022 was a talented musician, DJ, writer, promoter and champion of great music. To celebrate his life, the Greenwich Odeum is presenting one of Ken’s favorite movies, The Last Waltz, the legendary final concert from Martin Scorsese and The Band that was held on Thanksgiving eve, November 25, […]
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Rhode Island man gets life sentence in death of girlfriend
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A Rhode Island man accused of running over and killing his on-and-off girlfriend during an argument has been sentenced to life in prison. James Grilli, 39, was sentenced on Monday after pleading no contest to second-degree murder and leaving the scene in the 2020 death of Erika Belcourt, according to a […]
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Here’s how many households spend over half their income on rent in every state
It is no secret that millennials and many Americans are forgoing homeownership in favor of renting—but whether that saves money or wastes it largely depends on how long a household intends to stay there. Since 1981 the government has defined people spending more than 30% of their income on housing as “cost-burdened,” while those spending […]
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Results released in girl’s request for DNA evidence of Santa
CUMBERLAND, R.I. (AP) — The Rhode Island Department of Health says it was not able “to definitively confirm or refute the presence of Santa” in a young girl’s home after she requested to have a partially eaten cookie and a couple of gnawed-on carrot sticks tested for DNA to see if Santa Claus is real. The […]
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Gold rush: How college athletes in different sports make money in the Wild West of name, image, and likeness deals
When the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in June 2021 that college athletes had a right to profit from their image, it whipped athletes, brands, and donors into a frenzy akin to the California Gold Rush. One day after student-athletes legally could earn from their name, image, and likeness (NIL), brands sent at least 1,000 deals […]
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QUORUS: New LGBTQIA+ Chorus launches in Newport
The Choral Collective of Newport County (CCNC) today announced the formation of QUORUS, the first LGBTQIA+ chorus in Newport. The goal of QUORUS is to empower and amplify the voices of the LGBTQIA+ community in Newport County, providing a safe and inclusive environment for singers of all backgrounds, races, and genders, according to the CCNC. […]
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Gale Watch in effect for Narragansett Bay from Wednesday evening through Friday morning
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Gale Watch for Narragansett Bay and Boston Harbor, beginning Wednesday evening and lasting through Friday morning. In addition, a Small Craft Advisory remains in effect until 7 AM EST this morning. According to the NWS, strong winds with gusts up to 40 kt and waves of 4 […]
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Second bank employee admits role in $330,000 bank fraud scheme
Two former bank employees, Isha-Lee Savage and Savonnah Briggs, have admitted to their roles in a fraud conspiracy that resulted in the theft of banking information from unsuspecting individuals and businesses. United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha announced the guilty pleas today. Savage, who was employed by Santander Bank, admitted to accessing customer information and […]
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As Tax Filing season kicks off today, Senator Reed highlights free tax prep assistance for Rhode Islanders
Today is the first day of the 2023 tax filing season, and U.S. Senator Jack Reed is highlighting a number of free resources available to help Rhode Islanders file with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and take advantage of available tax credits to save money this year. According to the IRS, more than 168 million individual 2022 […]
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South County legislators focused on environment, school funding, veterans
Legislators on Rhode Island’s South Coast are focusing on climate change, shoreline access, funding for education, and veterans, among issues they hope to address during this legislative session. What’sUpNewp reached out to several South Coast legislators, as we did with Aquidnick Island legislators (published earlier), to learn their legislative priorities. We also realize that this […]