As the Ukrainian President arrived in Washington, DC, the Federal delegation from Rhode Island was quick to show their support and admiration for his bravery in the face of Russia’s illegal invasion. Senator Jack Reed, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released a statement praising President Zelenskyy’s historic visit and thanking him for his […]
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General Dynamics Electric Boat awarded $5.1 billion contract for Columbia-class submarine program
General Dynamics Electric Boat has been awarded a $5.1 billion contract modification by the US Navy for its Columbia-class submarine program. The award will fund the advance procurement and construction of critical components and materials, support continuous missile tube production, and enhance the submarine industrial base, as well as sustained class maintenance and support. The […]
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Newport School Superintendent’s Community Update: Dec. 21
Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain shared the following message on Wednesday, December 21.
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Adoptable Cat of the Week: Leo
Introducing Leo, the most magical feline friend you’ll ever meet! This 7-year-old Domestic Shorthair is the Adoptable Cat of the Week, brought to you by the Potter League for Animals. Leo. Photo Credit: Potter League for Animals Leo is a true delight, with a heart full of love and affection. He has a playful side, […]
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How much do Americans spend on entertainment?
Canva How much do Americans spend on entertainment? From Beyoncé to Netflix to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the United States has long provided the world with entertainment of all kinds. But what role does the average American have as a consumer of entertainment? The act of consuming—enjoying music, movies, books, and other forms of entertainment—has […]
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URI inducts 12 retirees, including Jamestown and Newport residents, into Lifetime Service Society
The University of Rhode Island recently honored 12 former employees for their dedicated service to the institution, inducting them into the Lifetime Service Society. The society recognizes individuals who have completed 40 years of service to the university. The inductees were honored during a ceremony on December 2nd at the Robert J. Higgins Welcome Center, […]
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High Wind Warning issued for Newport County, Rhode Island
A High Wind Warning has been issued for Newport County, Rhode Island by the National Weather Service. The warning is in effect from 1 AM on Friday, December 23rd, to 7 AM on Saturday, December 24th. During this time, residents can expect south winds of 20 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph. […]
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Sunday’s World Cup final most-watched soccer match in U.S.
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Argentina’s dramatic victory over France in penalty kicks in the World Cup final has become the most-watched soccer match of any kind in the United States. With Nielsen and Fox releasing the “match only” rating on Wednesday, Sunday’s match had an English- and Spanish-language total combined audience of 26,726,000. […]
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Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport donates over 1,200 toys to Toys for Tots campaign
The Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport has donated 1,215 gifts to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots program, exceeding last year’s collection by almost 200 donations. The toy drive, which took place in November and closed on December 14, included three bikes, stuffed animals, games, and STEM kits. This is the […]
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North Providence woman sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for defrauding public programs
A North Providence woman has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for defrauding multiple public programs, including the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), the Small Business Association (SBA), and COVID-related unemployment benefits. Juliana Martins, 53, admitted to providing false explanations about her employment history and failing to disclose a $385,533 federal restitution order while […]
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States contend with short timeline to correct broadband map
By KAVISH HARJAI Associated Press/Report for America LOS ANGELES (AP) — States are racing against a deadline to challenge the map federal officials will use to divvy up the nation’s largest-ever investment in high-speed internet. At stake is a share of the $42.5 billion Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program, part of the infrastructure measure […]
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Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England Troops give back during the holiday season
Troops from Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England have been giving back to their communities this holiday season by adopting families, donating personal hygiene and non-perishable food items, making blankets, and more. Providence Troops. Contributed Photo. One troop in Barrington, adopted a family from Children’s Friend and purchased items from the family’s wish list, including […]
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Pawtucket man admits role in counterfeit check fraud conspiracy
Maximilian Mwah, 29, of Pawtucket, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud and to bank fraud in a federal court. Mwah admitted to conspiring with others, including Richard Kobi, 27, of Providence, to deposit and cash counterfeit checks created using stolen business and personal banking information. According to the United States Attorney Zachary […]
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Senator Jack Reed leads bipartisan effort to reauthorize STAR Act, combat childhood cancer
The U.S. Senate has voted to reauthorize the Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment, Access, and Research (STAR) Act of 2022 (S. 4120), a bipartisan legislation that aims to help thousands of children undergoing cancer treatment each year, support the pediatric cancer community, and find new cures and effective treatments. The STAR Act was introduced by Senators […]
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Providence man admits to wire fraud conspiracy, identity theft while on supervised release for sex trafficking
A Providence man admitted in court on Wednesday to participating in a conspiracy to fraudulently apply for COVID-related unemployment benefits from at least seven states, using his own name and the names of others. Mackenzy Scott, 26, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, seven counts of wire fraud, theft of government money, and […]
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Gale Watch issued for Narragansett Bay: Strong winds and hazardous waves expected
The National Weather Service has issued a Gale Watch for Narragansett Bay, with strong winds and hazardous waves expected from late Thursday night through late Friday night. According to the alert, south winds of 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 50 knots and waves of 8 to 13 feet are expected. These conditions […]
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The AP Interview: Vermont Sen. Leahy ponders his legacy
By WILSON RING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Patrick Leahy lingered on a narrow balcony on the west side of the U.S. Capitol, soaking in a panoramic view of the National Mall, the Washington Monument and, beyond, the Lincoln Memorial. “Now this I will miss,” he said. As Leahy closes out a Senate career […]
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Beautiful photos of Christmas markets around the world
Christmas markets are a quintessential holiday tradition in Europe. Nearly every city, regardless of size, likely has at least one open-air bazaar that pops up sometime between mid-November and early December to sell holiday tchotchkes and treats. These advent markets aren’t a modern-day invention, either. They’ve been around for centuries. The first recorded instance dates […]
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Record-breaking 5,556 gifts donated to Rhode Island children through BankRI’s Holiday Giving Tree Program
Bank Rhode Island’s 25th annual Holiday Giving Tree program has reached a record number of donations this year, with 5,556 gifts collected for underprivileged children served by local nonprofits. The program, which ran from November 1 to December 20, saw twenty BankRI branches display giving trees decorated with ornaments featuring the name, age, and wish […]
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Does your area have a high homeowner or rental vacancy rate? This is what data shows
James R. Martin // Shutterstock Does your area have a high homeowner or rental vacancy rate? This is what data shows With the real estate market cooling off in many places, home buyers and renters may hope to score deals. One indicator of the potential for price changes is an area’s vacancy rate. The homeowner […]
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Lawmakers using spending bill to delay lobster restrictions
By DAVID SHARP Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine’s congressional delegation is using the $1.7 trillion federal spending bill to try to delay for six years new protections for endangered whales to protect Maine’s lobster industry. The amendment would leave existing lobster fishing regulations in place for the time being, thwarting new restrictions aimed at protecting North […]
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Company asks judge to delay demolition of Vermont school
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — The manufacturer of chemicals that are prompting Vermont’s largest city to tear down its high school wants to delay the demolition, saying that to do so now would result in the destruction of evidence. Burlington’s school board sued Monsanto in federal court on Dec. 9, more than two years after PCBs were found […]
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Aquidneck Land Trust conserves Middletown farmland, protecting drinking water and scenic viewscape
The Aquidneck Land Trust (ALT) has announced the conservation of a 9.54-acre farmland property in Middletown. The property is located within the Maidford/Paradise drinking water supply watershed and is near other conserved lands, including the Arnow property and the Norman Bird Sanctuary. It has prime farmland soils and has a history of agricultural use, including […]
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How to prepare for holiday travel with a pet
The holiday season is quickly approaching, which heralds a number of enjoyable events and time off for travel. As people make vacation plans, the 7 in 10 U.S. households with pets have to decide whether to take their furry family members along or leave them in the hands of a sitter. Fortunately, there are solutions […]
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RISCA awards 93 grants to arts and culture organizations, folk artists, individual artists, artists in healthcare
The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) has announced the distribution of 93 grants totaling $452,206 to arts and culture organizations, folk artists, individual artists, and artists in healthcare. The grants, which were approved in December, will be used to advance arts and cultural activities throughout the state and support workforce development in […]