The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline broke records repeatedly during the first two weeks of May, according to the American Automobile Association. AAA is a privately held not-for-profit national member association and service organization with more than 60 million members in the United States and Canada. AAA’s nationwide survey on gas […]
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Fire rips through historic, 17th-century inn on Nantucket
NANTUCKET, Mass. (AP) — A fire ripped through a historic landmark on Nantucket Saturday morning, leaving the centuries-old structure heavily damaged. Firefighters battled the blaze that tore through the Veranda House inn, which dates back to the late 17th century. The inn is located in downtown Nantucket. Multiple firefighters from around the Cape Cod area […]
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What’s Up Today: July 9
Support What’sUpNewp Good Morning, today is Saturday, July 9. 🌊 WUN’s Frank O’Donnell caught up with Al Ducharme, a Cranston native, who will be inducted into the Rhode Island Comedy Hall of Fame on July 23. Read the interview 🌊 When Casey and Nick Sanginario discuss their wellness centers, you can hear the pride and […]
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Providence police officer pleads not guilty to hitting woman at abortion rally
A Providence police officer accused of assaulting a woman at an abortion-rights protest last month pleaded not guilty to the charges on Friday. Patrolman Jeann Lugo entered the plea during an arraignment in Providence. He was ordered to have no contact with the complaining witness. Lugo, 35, was charged with simple assault and disorderly conduct […]
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Nearly half of all women live in areas where abortion access will likely become more restrictive
For nearly 50 years, abortions were protected as a constitutional right. In June of this year, the Supreme Court claimed the 1973 decision of Roe v. Wade, the case that established this precedent, was based on a “remarkably loose treatment of the constitutional text,” and as such, overturned the ruling in a 5-4 vote. It […]
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How gas prices have changed in the Providence Metro area in the last week
Oil and gas prices are declining as fears of a recession loom large. West Texas Intermediate crude, the U.S. benchmark, and Brent Crude, the world benchmark, briefly dipped below $100 per barrel this week. Regular gas prices hovered at $4.75 per gallon on July 7, down more than 25 cents in three weeks. Ten states […]
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What’s Up Today: July 8
Good Morning, today is Friday, July 8. 🌊 On this day in 1663, 27 years after Roger Williams arrived in the colony, King Charles II gave Rhode Island its first royal charter. 🌊 On The Move: The Food Shack (formerly Flat Waves) is now open and serving up tacos, açaí bowls, and more at its […]
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Election 2022: Magaziner supports windfall oil company profits tax, Gorbea’s new tv ad and UFCW endorsement, Middletown candidate drops out
Magaziner supports Big Oil Windfall Profits Tax General Treasurer and congressional candidate Seth Magaziner said he’s supporting legislation that would tax excess profits of the big oil companies and distributing the proceeds back to consumers. Magaziner also called on his Republican opponent, Allan Fung, to join him in supporting this measure. “In the first three […]
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How the largest companies are reacting to the overturning of Roe v. Wade
Since the Supreme Court ruling on the overturning of Roe v. Wade, many companies have responded, with some updating the health care packages they offer to their employees. Stacker looked into the top 10 companies on the Fortune 500 list—and several others—to see how they reacted. Of the 10 biggest companies, only four have made a […]
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City of Newport advising water customers of delayed billing
Newport Water Division customers should expect a delay in receiving their July utility bills after vendor technical issues impacted the ability to issue monthly statements, the City of Newport announced in a press release today. As a result, the City says that July utility bills will now be due on August 31st, 2022. Likewise, the late payment penalty […]
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RIDOH, DEM recommends avoiding contact with Lower Melville Pond due to blue-green algae
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Lower Melville Pond in Portsmouth due to blue-green algae (or cyanobacteria) blooms. An advisory associated with the bloom in Upper Melville Pond (as known as Thurston Gray Pond) remains in effect. Blue-green […]
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295-foot Tall Ship Barque EAGLE will stop in Newport in September
The 295-foot United States Coast Guard Barque EAGLE, the flagship of the U.S. Coast Guard, is returning to Newport. As part of its OCS Fall Cruise, the EAGLE will depart New London, Connecticut on September 17 with candidates from the Officer Candidate School, according to its schedule. The EAGLE is scheduled to arrive in Newport on […]
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Most prolific stock traders in the Senate so far in 2022
Though the United States is home to the two largest stock exchanges in the world—the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq—not all Americans invest in them. In fact, according to an April 2022 Gallup poll, just 58% of Americans own stock. American stock owners tend to be older, wealthier, and whiter than the average […]
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See what the average commute is in Providence Metro area
American commutes are getting longer, with a U.S. Census Bureau report released in 2021 revealing the average one-way commute in 2019 reached a record high of 27.6 minutes. Combined with record-high gas prices, workers’ daily commutes are increasingly time-consuming and expensive—so much so that some are calling for commutes to count as part of the […]
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What’s Up Today: July 7
Good Morning, today is Thursday, July 7. 🌊 Jay Leno is returning to The Firehouse Theater for another residency. This time he’s raising money for the Boys & Girls Club of Newport County. Details 🌊 Sirius Radio’s Seth Rudetsky, one of the hosts on the Broadway Channel, brings his “Big Fat Broadway Show” to Theatre by […]
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Jay Leno to perform at The Firehouse Theater July 18 – 21, will benefit Boys & Girls Club of Newport County
Jay Leno is returning to The Firehouse Theater for four nights of shows, Monday, July 18 through Thursday, July 21. According to an Instagram post by The Bit Players, who call The Firehouse Theater home, the residency will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Newport County. The Boys and Girls Clubs of Newport County was […]
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Desautel Law to match funds to send Portsmouth students to Washington D.C. to accept a prestigious Agriculture Award
Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District announced today that Desautel Law will match donations up to $2,500 for its “Send AgInnovation to Washington” campaign. A group of Portsmouth students has been awarded a prestigious national award for their Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm program; they are raising funds to accept the award at the Environmental Protection Agency’s award […]
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States move to protect abortion from prosecutions elsewhere
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Democratic governors in states where abortion will remain legal are looking for ways to protect any patients who travel there for the procedure — along with the providers who help them — from being prosecuted by their home states. The Democratic governors of Colorado and North Carolina on Wednesday issued executive […]
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Man charged with killing mother at sea seeks freedom
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — The man charged with killing his mother at sea in a plot to inherit millions of dollars has asked a federal court Wednesday to authorize his release from custody pending trial. The attorneys for Nathan Carman filed a motion in U.S. District Court in Burlington saying the evidence against him is […]
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Middletown Police officer struck with gel pellets during traffic stop
While on a West Main Road traffic stop over the weekend, Middletown Police says an officer was struck by gel pellets, leading to multiple felony charges. Investigating the incident, police said the case was connected to a dangerous social media trend.
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Officials warn of tiny jellyfish that pack a strong sting
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Environmental officials in Rhode Island are warning residents about tiny jellyfish that pack a powerful sting. The state Department of Environmental Management say clinging jellyfish have recently been found in Potter Pond in South Kingstown and Ninigret Pond in Charlestown. The agency said adult clinging jellyfish are about the size of […]
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Military Spouses of Newport announces Scholarships Award Winners
On June 14th, Military Spouses of Newport (MSoN) awarded military spouses and dependent children with scholarship awards ranging from $500 to $1,750. The awardees were, Margaret Abbruzi (American University), Ryan Bowe (Stony Brook University ), Zachary Bowe (Rochester Institute of Technology), Katherine Ceglarski (Sacred Heart University), Katherine Lee (UC Davis), Gabriella Marsili (Merrimack College), Zoe North […]
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Governor McKee signs legislation requiring offshore wind procurement for 600 to 1,000 megawatts
NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI – Continuing his #RIMomentum Tour, Governor Dan McKee today signed into law historic legislation proposed by his Administration that seeks to expand Rhode Island’s offshore wind energy resources. The new law requires a market-competitive procurement for between 600 and 1,000 MW of newly-developed offshore wind capacity. Rhode Island’s primary utility company, Rhode Island Energy, […]
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Newport Folk & Jazz Festival teams with 11th Hour Racing on sustainability initiatives
11th Hour Racing today announced its new role as the Environmental Awareness Sponsor of the Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals. “Widely considered two of the most treasured cultural institutions in American history, for over 60 years, the Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals have shown that music can positively impact the communities and lives it touches,” […]
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Highest-earning counties in Rhode Island
The 2020 median household income in the U.S. was $67,521, a decrease of 2.9% from 2019. COVID-19 in 2020 drastically altered income and poverty levels, along with consumer habits and job opportunities. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-earning counties in Rhode Island using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Counties are ranked by 2020 […]