STATE HOUSE – The House of Representatives today approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Deborah Ruggiero to substantially increase renewable energy production and supply by requiring that 100 percent of Rhode Island’s electricity by offset by renewable production by 2033. The bill now goes to the Senate, which has approved identical legislation sponsored by Senate President Dominick Ruggerio […]
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Rhode Island General Assembly approves bill to provide tax relief to year-round Newport residents
STATE HOUSE – Newport will be able to establish a residential tax structure that encourages owner-occupied housing under legislation sponsored by Rep. Lauren H. Carson and Sen. Dawn Euer and approved by the General Assembly today. The bill now goes to the governor for consideration. The legislation (2022-H 8182, 2022-S 2898A) which is specific to only Newport, allows […]
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FDA advisers back Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for older kids
By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A government advisory panel Tuesday endorsed a second brand of COVID-19 vaccine for school-age children and teens. The Food and Drug Administration’s outside experts voted unanimously that Moderna’s vaccine is safe and effective enough to give kids ages 6 to 17. If the FDA agrees, […]
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60 photos that capture summer in the ’60s
Schafer // Getty Images 60 photos that capture summer in the ’60s A great deal happened in the 1960s—to say the least. The Vietnam War dominated the headlines, John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon both served in the Oval Office and Martin Luther King Jr. fought for civil rights. Before the organizational power of modern social […]
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What’s Up Interview, Newport Pride’s Sean O’Connor, Pride Weekend arrives June 24
As Pride Month continues, Newport Pride is gearing up for its annual celebration on the weekend of June 24-26. We caught up with event organizer and Managing Director of Newport Pride Sean O’Connor, to learn more about the festivities. “The signature event happens on Saturday, June 25,” says O’Connor. “We’ve got the Newport Pride Festival […]
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Married Rhode Island couple dies in Massachusetts traffic crash
SEEKONK, Mass. (AP) — A married couple from Rhode Island were identified Tuesday as the victims of a fatal car crash in Massachusetts on Monday evening. Robert Langevin, 70, of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, had stopped his Corvette at a stop sign at the intersection with Route 44 in Seekonk at about 6 p.m., according to […]
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Outdoor classroom officially opens at Melville School
Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District (ERICD) celebrated the official opening of its Outdoor Learning Activity Zone at Melville Elementary School in Portsmouth with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, June 10. Cutting the ribbon was Elizabeth Viveiros, who is currently Deputy Superintendent of the Portsmouth School Department and was principal at the school while the […]
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Adoptable Pet of the Week: Bella Bubbles
Meet your new best friend, Bella Bubbles– this week’s Adoptable Pet of the Week! The Potter League for Animals shares on their website that Bella Bubbles is a 1-year-old female Mixed Breed. Bella Bubbles is considered a medium-sized dog, weighing in at between 20 and 59 pounds. Here’s what else Potter League for Animals has […]
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Middle Passage Port Marker will give a design presentation for the public at Liberty Square on June 18
On June 18, Julian Bonder, the architect for the Middle Passage Port Marker will give a design presentation for the public at Liberty Square, 12:00pm Victoria Johnson and Peter Fay co-founders along with the steering committee are inviting members of the community who are committed to seeing the project to completion. The day will be in […]
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What’s Up Today: June 14
Good Morning, today is Tuesday, June 14. 🌊 The RI Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled votes today on three firearms bills – one bill increases from 18 to 21 the minimum age for sales of firearms or ammunition, another prohibits any semi-automatic firearm magazine capable of holding more than 10 rounds of ammunition, and the […]
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Shades for Migraine Beach Celebration to take place at Second Beach on Wednesday
Migraine impacts 1 in 7 people, so the Association of Migraine Disorders is heading to Second Beach to raise awareness and lead beach-goers to helpful resources through the Shades for Migraine campaign. On June 15, volunteers will start conversations about migraine with beach-goers and hand out hundreds of the campaign’s signature symbol: purple sunglasses. While […]
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Comic – Sour Grapes: Sheds A Lot
Here’s this week’s Sour Grapes, enjoy! About Tim Jones / Sour Grapes Tim Jones is the creator, artist and writer of the widely popular, self-syndicated comic strip, “SOUR GRAPES”; a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a problematic and troubled world. Sour Grapes is currently published in […]
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The second Jan. 6 hearing by the numbers
The second hearing by the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol took place on the morning of June 13, focusing heavily on the numbers of the 2020 election. Chairman Bennie G. Thompson, a congressman from Mississippi, opened the day’s proceedings saying, “The numbers tell you the winner and the […]
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BankNewport hosts Financial Education Fair for students at Rogers High School
BankNewport held its first in-person Financial Education Fair since 2020 for 140 students at Rogers High School in Newport recently. Throughout the school year, BankNewport conducted presentations on topics such as Careers, Checking and Savings, Digital Banking, Personal Insurance, and the Importance of Credit. The Fair served as a capstone to the partnership, giving students […]
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8th Annual Townsend Luncheon to benefit Child & Family
Child & Family’s 8th Annual Townsend Luncheon celebrates Ellen Townsend and her founding of Child & Family, originally an orphanage called the Home for Friendless Children, in 1866. This year’s luncheon will highlight the important work of providing the continuum of care for the children, families, and elders Child & Family serves throughout Rhode Island. The event will […]
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Celebrating our rivers: 7 Rivers Festival, June 25-26
We may be the Ocean State, but on June 25 and 26 we’ll be celebrating some of Rhode Island and nearby Connecticut rivers at a 7 Rivers Festival that recognizes the wild and scenic status of the Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed in Rhode Island and Eastern Connecticut Events are being held in 11 towns, all along the […]
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Dale Venturini, executive director of the Rhode Island Hospitality Association, joins WUN on Tuesday for virtual conversation
This has been a couple of tough years for the hospitality industry, but even with exploding gasoline prices it promises to be a robust vacation season in Rhode Island. We’ll talk with Dale Venturini, executive director of the Rhode Island Hospitality Association, on Tuesday at 11:30 am to get her projections for the season that’s […]
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Community forum on Alzheimer’s disease, other dementias to be held at Edward King House on June 17
Newport residents and community stakeholders are invited to take part in a community forum on Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association Rhode Island Chapter. The event will take place at the Edward King House in Newport on Friday, June 17, beginning at 9 a.m. The forum provides an opportunity for residents to come […]
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Rep. Solomon, Sen. DiPalma laud funding in proposed budget to study feasibility of bridge barriers
STATE HOUSE — Rep. Joseph J. Solomon Jr. (D-Dist. 22, Warwick) and Sen. Louis P. DiPalma (D-Dist. 12, Middletown, Newport, Tiverton, Little Compton), who introduced legislation earlier this year to erect barriers on the bridges of Narragansett Bay, say they are gratified that money has been included in the proposed state budget to study the […]
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2 firefighters hurt battling blaze at vacant home in North Kingstown
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (AP) — Two firefighters were injured battling a blaze at a vacant Rhode Island home early Monday morning, officials said. The fire in North Kingstown was reported at about 5 a.m., officials said. One firefighter was taken to the hospital for heat related injuries, Chief Scott Kettelle told reporters at the scene. […]
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How gas prices have changed in Rhode Island in the last week
The price of regular gasoline reached a record high on Monday, June 6, hitting $4.86 per gallon. Diesel prices also set a new record of $5.64 per gallon at the start of the week, according to AAA. According to a CNN analysis, roughly one out of every five gas stations in the U.S. is charging […]
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Highest-paying jobs in the Providence Metro area that don’t require a college degree
From the moment they arrive on campus, today’s high school students are inundated with messages about the importance of receiving a college education. They hear it from their guidance counselors, teachers, parents, family members, neighbors, and coaches. While graduation from a four-year college can certainly work wonders for students’ future careers, it’s not necessary for […]
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What’s Up Today: June 13, 2022
Good Morning, today is Monday, June 13. 🌊 The Preservation Society of Newport County is offering employees in the hospitality industry free admission to the Newport Mansions today, tomorrow, and Wednesday. Details 🌊 Music at The Fort, Fort Adams Trust’s summer music series, returns on Wednesday with a free, family-friendly performance by The Ravers! Read More […]
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What’s Up Today: June 12, 2022
Good Morning, today is Sunday, June 12. 🌊 WUN’s Frank O’Donnell was along for the ride as meteorologist Kelly Bates returned to ABC6 last night – Kelly Bates is home – WUN’s Frank O’Donnell joins the popular meteorologist as she returns to ABC6 🌊 After a two-year pandemic hiatus, the capital city’s signature event, PVD […]
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Kelly Bates is home – WUN’s Frank O’Donnell joins the popular meteorologist as she returns to ABC6
It’s 4:30 on an absolutely perfect Saturday afternoon. I’m sitting in the ABC 6 Storm Tracker Center on Orms Street, watching meteorologist Kelly Bates prep for her first news broadcast in nine months. “I’ve been up since 4 AM, I’m so excited,” says Kelly. Animated is a good word to describe her at this moment. […]