NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — A tart retort by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to a U.S. offer of help and a call by former U.S. President Donald Trump for the “termination” of parts of the Constitution top a Yale Law School librarian’s list of the most notable quotations of 2022. In February, only days after […]
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Murderous 1600s pirate hid out in US colonies with impunity
By WILLIAM J. KOLE Associated Press WARWICK, R.I. (AP) — One tarnished silver coin at a time, the ground is yielding new evidence that in the late 1600s, one of the world’s most ruthless pirates wandered the American colonies with impunity. Newly surfaced documents also strengthen the case that English buccaneer Henry Every — the target […]
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Nantucket’s topless beaches bylaw approved by state
NANTUCKET, Mass. (AP) — A bylaw that allows anyone, regardless of gender, to go topless on Nantucket’s beaches has been approved by the Massachusetts attorney general’s office. The Gender Equality on Beaches bylaw amendment passed 327-242 at the resort island’s town meeting in May, but the attorney general’s office had to review the measure to ensure that […]
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RIDOT to shift lanes on Route 138 West and open new Connector Road for traffic to Pell Bridge
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today announced that during the week of December 12 that they will be changing the traffic patterns at the Pell Bridge Ramps project in Newport which will affect drivers on Route 138 West and Newport’s North End headed to the Pell Bridge and Downtown Newport. The first change […]
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Aquidneck Land Trust names Edward Magro its new Development Director
The Aquidneck Land Trust (“ALT”) today announced the appointment of Edward A. Magro as Development Director. Mr. Magro was previously the Executive Director of Development at Bryant University, where he led the university’s $111 million “Bold Future” campaign, according to ALT. “We are thrilled to welcome Ed to ALT,” said Tom Hockaday, board chair in […]
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Attorney General Neronha announces additional million-dollar settlement with major oil and gas companies over MTBE contamination
PROVIDENCE, RI – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that his office has resolved Rhode Island’s lawsuit against two of the nation’s largest refiners of gasoline. More from the press release; The State’s case, filed in September 2016, alleged that Coastal Corporation (Coastal) and British Petroleum (BP) – along with several other refiners – […]
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United Way of Rhode Island makes $3 million available to local nonprofits
A total of $3 million in annual funding is being made available to nonprofits across the Ocean State by United Way of Rhode Island. The grants will be awarded from the organization’s Community Impact Fund to nonprofits whose work advances the United Way’s mission of building racial equity and opportunities for all Rhode Islanders. The request […]
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PPL Foundation awards $500,000 in grants to support Rhode Island community initiatives
The PPL Foundation today announced via a press release that they recently awarded $500,000 in funding to support 29 nonprofit organizations working to improve the lives and well-being of individuals throughout the Ocean State. This is the inaugural year of the Empowering Communities Grants program, which is funded by the PPL Foundation to help organizations […]
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Newport School Superintendent’s Community Update: Dec. 7
Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain shared the following message on Wednesday, December 7.
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Former IT Director charged with fraud, aggravated identity theft
The former IT Director at a Warwick supplier of precision tubing and fabricated metal components has been charged in federal court in Providence with wire fraud and aggravated identity theft for allegedly embezzling more than $1M from the company, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha. Charging documents allege that Juan Hicks, 47, of New Bedford, […]
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Adoptable Dog of the Week: Mishka
Meet your new best friend, Mishka – this week’s Adoptable Dog of the Week! The Potter League for Animals shares on their website that Mishka is an 8-month-old female Husky, Siberian/Mix. Here’s what else Potter League for Animals has to say about Mishka; Meet Mishka! She is a gorgeous husky/mix pup who also happens to […]
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Newport Car Museum hosts ‘Santa Clause For A Cause’, benefit for Four Hearts Foundation
Over 170 families skipped the mall and instead visited “Santa Clause for a Cause” at the Newport Car Museum on Sunday (Dec. 4). The event benefitted the Four Hearts Foundation in its focused effort to rebuild the Portsmouth (R.I.) Community Playground. In addition to telling Santa what they wanted for Christmas (and receiving a professional photo of it), kids […]
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Pawtucket settles ACLU suit over political signs
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The city of Pawtucket is lifting restrictions on political campaign signs under a settlement with the American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island, officials said Tuesday. The ACLU filed suit in July on behalf of two Democratic candidates for the state legislature who were told by city officials that they and […]
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Inflation is significantly stressing 75% of Americans—here’s how they’re making ends meet
If you drive a car, buy groceries, eat out at restaurants, or have spent money on pretty much anything in the United States in the last 12 months, you’ve likely felt the impact of this period of record-high inflation. Inflation hit its highest point in 40 years in June 2022, with prices for all consumer […]
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BankNewport grows opportunity for STEAM learning at Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm
BankNewport has provided funding to support a sunshade at the Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm. The farm is a partnership between Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District and Portsmouth Middle School. The after-school program and summer camp, led by Portsmouth School District Science Coach Margie Brennan, teaches kids about sustainable agriculture. The funding will allow the farm to […]
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$50,000 Powerball ticket sold in Middletown
Saturday’s Powerball drawing resulted in a $50,000 winning ticket, which was sold at Neon Marketplace in Middletown, according to Rhode Island Lottery. Saturday’s winning numbers were 06-13-33-36-37 and the Powerball was 07. The winning ticket matched four numbers and the Powerball number to win $50,000. Had the winner purchased the Power Play feature, the prize would have been […]
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Newport Performing Arts Center Board hires national consultant, hopeful of reviving fundraising effort
The board of the Newport Performing Arts Center has hired a national theater consultant, hopeful of revitalizing its fundraising efforts to restore the historic Opera House on Washington Square to its former opulence. The restoration project has been ongoing for more than two decades, a massive project that once was projected to cost $26 million, […]
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Top holiday toys from the year you were born
The holiday season is upon us, which means it’s the perfect time to dive into the history of iconic gifts—and for Americans to gear up accordingly and look out for the best deals. For retailers, it means lining physical and virtual shelves with the most popular toys and newest gadgets. Toy shopping has transformed over […]
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Former B’s coach Cassidy wins; Boston’s home streak ends
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — The Vegas Golden Knights made former Boston coach Bruce Cassidy’s return a success on Reilly Smith’s score in the fifth round of the shootout, beating the Bruins 4-3 to end their NHL-record for home victories to open a season at 14 games on Monday night. The 57-year-old […]
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Newport woman appointed to serve as a conservator for a disabled veteran sentenced to jail for stealing the veteran’s federal benefits
BOSTON – A Rhode Island woman, formerly of North Easton, Mass. was sentenced on Dec. 2, 2022, in federal court in Boston for stealing approximately $74,000 in Veteran Affairs (VA) and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) benefits from a veteran she was supposed to be protecting, according to a press release from the United States […]
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Providence man sentenced for distributing Meth Pills
A Providence man who, on multiple occasions, while under surveillance by members of the Rhode Island DEA Drug Task Force, sold pills containing methamphetamine, was sentenced today to three years in federal prison, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha. Jamont Patrick, 30, arrested in November 2021, pleaded guilty in November to a charge of […]
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Tips for hassle-free holiday travel
It’s that time of year again when travelers start planning for holiday travel, looking for the best maldives packages for couple—if they haven’t already started. After a couple of arduous years of restrictions and continued inflation, Americans are especially determined to get a glimpse of new scenery and travel out of town to visit loved […]
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Newport Firefighters hosting 2022 Holiday Toy Drive, Dec. 5 – 20
The Newport Firefighters are holding their Annual Toy Drive starting Monday, December 5th, and running through December 20th. Over the previous decade, the Firefighters have worked with Child and Family Services to get these donations to local families in need. Last year with your help, they were able to help Newport-area families make the holiday […]
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Benefit Piano Recital to help Choral Collective of Newport County bring music to children
Nathaniel Baker, an accomplished Rhode Island pianist, will give a Benefit Classical Music Piano Recital on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary of Peace Dale Congregational Church, 261 Columbia St., Wakefield, RI. Baker will present selections by Bach, Schumann, Villa-Lobos, Chopin, Debussy and Liszt. Proceeds from the concert will help bring […]
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DEM advises identifying potential snow disposal sites to prevent contamination of water supplies this winter
With the region’s temperature cooling and snowfall likely in the coming weeks, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is reminding businesses, households, community groups, and state and local government agencies to begin preparations for snow disposal. DEM has developed guidelines to assist organizations with selecting and preparing snow collection sites to minimize impacts […]