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 Dec. 24 to Jan. 6. Ties are broken by the average group size when seen, any further ties were not […]
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RIPTA to reopen Photo Identification Office beginning Jan. 17
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced that the Photo ID Office located inside the Kennedy Plaza Intermodal Transportation Center, will reopen on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. The Photo ID Office, where passengers can process their reduced fare bus pass applications, will be open Monday through Friday from 8 am to 12 pm and […]
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Hundreds of Salem Witch Trials documents get new home
BOSTON (AP) — Hundreds of court documents from the 1692 Salem Witch Trials are being transferred from the Salem museum where they have been stored for more than four decades to the newly expanded Judicial Archives facility in Boston. The 527 documents — which include transcripts of testimony and examinations, depositions, warrants for apprehension and other legal […]
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Illinois man gets 19 years in prison for enticing teen girl
BOSTON (AP) — An Illinois man who pleaded guilty to asking a 14-year-old Massachusetts girl to send him explicit images of herself has been sentenced to 19 years in prison. Domenique Dequon Hines, 25, of Crystal Lake, Illinois, had been out of prison for about six weeks after serving time on a child pornography conviction […]
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How the distortion of Martin Luther King Jr.‘s words enables more, not less, racial division within American society
Hajar Yazdiha, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences U.S. Rep. Chip Roy of Texas is just the latest conservative lawmaker to misuse the words of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. to judge a person on character and not race. In the protracted battle to elect Rep. Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the […]
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What’s Up Today: Friday, January 13
Good Morning! Today’s newsletter is 975 words – a 5-minute read. 🌬️ According to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service, Newport residents and visitors can expect a mixed bag of weather as they plan their weekend activities. → Weekend weather forecast: Rain, thunderstorms, and snow 🎵 It’s another busy weekend on the local music […]
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The industries where workers are quitting their jobs in droves
Much has been made of the Great Resignation—the mass exodus of American workers from their jobs since COVID-19 hit. Although the pandemic was initially characterized by mass layoffs, those who kept their jobs began examining the role of work in their lives as COVID endured. Working people noticed they were burning out trying to juggle […]
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Weekend weather forecast: Rain, thunderstorms, and snow
According to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service, Newport residents and visitors can expect a mixed bag of weather as they plan their weekend activities. Today, the forecast is calling for rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 1 pm, with a slight chance of rain between 1 pm and 3 pm. Highs are […]
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RIPTA service to run Holiday Schedule in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Jan. 16
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all fixed-route services on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Monday, January 16, 2023, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. RIPTA Offices All RIPTA offices will be closed on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Flex Services Flex Services will not be available on Monday, except […]
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Stacker: Here are the 100 best places to retire in America
For many people, retirement is the reward after decades of working and raising a family. The coronavirus pandemic also helped many realize that time could be fleeting. About 2.6 million more people decided to retire during the pandemic for various reasons, including safety issues and increases in the value of assets, according to an analysis […]
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Most commonly seen birds in Vermont
Stacker compiled a list of the most common birds seen near feeders in Vermont using data from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Project FeederWatch. Birds are ranked by the percent of sites visited from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6. Ties are broken by the average group size when seen, any further ties were not broken. […]
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Study: Exxon Mobil accurately predicted warming since 1970s
By SETH BORENSTEIN and CATHY BUSSEWITZ Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Exxon Mobil’s scientists were remarkably accurate in their predictions about global warming, even as the company made public statements that contradicted its own scientists’ conclusions, a new study says. The study in the journal Science Thursday looked at research that Exxon funded that didn’t just […]
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Wind Advisory issued for Southeastern Massachusetts and Northern and Southern Rhode Island
The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for parts of southeastern Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island. The advisory is in effect from 11 PM tonight to 2 PM EST on Friday. According to the advisory, residents can expect south winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. […]
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Some Homeless Shelters consider purchasing motels to combat homelessness
Some non-profit homeless shelters in Rhode Island are considering the purchase of motels and hotels to accelerate efforts to develop more short-term and permanent affordable housing, according to a prominent industry executive. Russ Partridge, longtime executive director of the WARM Center in Westerly and Welcome House in Wakefield, said that with grants and state funds, […]
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125 acres of forested land in North Kingstown to be protected for recreational use
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced today the permanent protection of 125 acres of forested land in North Kingstown for public recreational use, including hunting. The D’Ambra property, which abuts a spur of Silver Spring Lake and contains the headwater tributaries of the Mattatuxet River, was purchased with a $1.25 million grant […]
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Danielle Ogden takes the helm as Interim Executive Director at Newport Art Museum
The Newport Art Museum (NAM) today announced the appointment of Danielle Ogden as Interim Executive Director. Danielle Ogden. Photo provided by Newport Art Museum Ogden brings over 17 years of experience in the museum and academic field, including serving as Associate Director of Academic Programs and Museum Specialist in Adult Learning at the Aldrich Contemporary […]
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Lobsters versus right whales: The latest chapter in a long quest to make fishing more sustainable
Blake Earle, Texas A&M University Maine lobster fishermen received a Christmas gift from Congress at the end of 2022: A six-year delay on new federal regulations designed to protect critically endangered North Atlantic right whales. The rules would have required lobstermen to create new seasonal nonfishing zones and further reduce their use of vertical ropes […]
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What’s Up Today: Thursday, January 12
Good Morning! Today’s newsletter is 1,141 words – a 6-minute read. 🌊 A Gale Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for Narragansett Bay, with strong winds and hazardous waves expected to affect the area from 10 pm tonight to 1 pm on Friday. ✍️ Representative Lauren Carson yesterday sent a letter to […]
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Strong winds and hazardous waves expected in Narragansett Bay, Gale Warning in effect
A Gale Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for Narragansett Bay, with strong winds and hazardous waves expected to affect the area from 10 PM tonight to 1 PM EST on Friday. The warning advises mariners to alter their plans and seek safe harbor or secure their vessels to avoid dangerous conditions. […]
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Adoptable Cat of the Week: The Grey One
Meet your new best friend, The Grey One– this week’s Adoptable Cat of the Week! Maya is a female Domestic Shorthair, approximately six years old. Here’s what Potter League had to say about The Grey One; “Does the name “The Grey One” spark questions of enigmatic mystery? This sweet handsome boy has been through some […]
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Rep. Carson demands DOT provide better communication on Pell Bridge realignment project
Representative Lauren Carson today sent a letter to the Department of Transportation demanding concrete, significant improvements in communication about the Pell Bridge realignment project. Representative Carson, who represents District 75 – Newport, says in a press release that she personally delivered the letter during a DOT information session for legislators on Capitol Hill this afternoon, […]
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The Ocean Race global marathon starts Sunday
By Kim Cooper, Sail Newport Considered the most demanding sailing race on the planet, crews onboard high-performance racing vessels in The Ocean Race will circumnavigate the globe in six months, making stops in eight cities worldwide including Newport, RI. The Ocean Race is an epic test of sailing skill, tactical decisions, navigation, boat handling, and […]
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Friday the 13th will bring a $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot
Ladies and gentlemen, hold onto your lucky horseshoes and rabbit feet, because the stars have aligned and Friday the 13th is about to bring some serious luck to one lucky lottery player! The Mega Millions jackpot has reached a whopping $1.35 billion and Rhode Islanders are crossing their fingers and toes, hoping to be the […]
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Battle of Rhode Island Association and The Redwood Library & Athenæum join forces to preserve Rhode Island’s role in the Revolutionary War
The Battle of Rhode Island Association (BoRIA) has announced a new partnership with The Redwood Library & Athenæum to document, tell and celebrate Rhode Island’s role in the Revolutionary War. Dr. Benedict Leca, Executive Director of the Redwood Library & Athenæum, said that the partnership is an important effort in preserving Rhode Island’s history. He […]
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Newport School Superintendent’s Community Update: Jan. 11
A message from Newport Schools Superintendent, Colleen Burns Jermain, has announced that midterm exams for high school students will begin on January 27th, and that it’s time for families to take stock of their child’s academic progress and plan for the rest of the school year. She also mentioned that elementary families should consider music […]