Four U.S. Congressional members, including Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01). have introduced legislation aimed at closing what they say is a “zombie gun” loophole that allows some parts of a gun to be destroyed and resold as a kit. The Destroy Zombie Guns Act would require gun destruction companies to destroy the entire gun, including the […]
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On The Market: A look at this weekend’s open houses in Newport County (March 23 – 24)
Whether you’re a seasoned buyer on the lookout for your next investment or a curious explorer eager to discover what the market has to offer, Open Houses stand as beacons of possibility in the world of property acquisition. These events, often overlooked amidst the digital age of virtual tours and online listings, remain unparalleled in […]
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Buckets & Bubbles: Winner Winner to pop up at Tiny Bar in Providence on March 24
Ready for a Newport throwback Sunday in Providence? Winner Winner will pop up at Tiny Bar in Providence for some Sunday shenanigans on March 24, 2024. At the popular “intimate jewel box bar”, Winner Winner will offer fried chicken drizzled with honey, sprinkled with Maldon salt, fried garlic, and fried Rosemary. Buckets of chicken will […]
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Home on Howard Street in Newport sells for $2.9 million
A home in Newport’s Yachting Village recently sold for nearly $3 million. 37 Howard Street sold for $2,900,000 on March 21, 2024, according to Hogan Associates | Christie’s International Real Estate. Hogan Associates | Christie’s International Real Estate “This impressive three-level, 5-bedroom, 5 ½ bath home was designed by Herk Works Architecture and fully renovated […]
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Newport Police arrest three Newport men on Thursday
The Newport Police Department arrested three Newport men on Thursday, March 21 on various charges. The following Newport Police Department Arrest & Dispatch Log is for Thursday, March 21, through 7 a.m. on Friday, March 22. Arrest Log At 11:23 am on Thursday, March 21, William Meininger, 57, of Newport, Rhode Island, was taken into […]
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Bird flu is decimating seal colonies. Scientists don’t know how to stop it
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Avian influenza is killing tens of thousands of seals and sea lions in different corners of the world, disrupting ecosystems and flummoxing scientists who don’t see a clear way to slow the devastating virus. The worldwide bird flu outbreak that began in 2020 has led to the deaths of millions of domesticated birds […]
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This Day in RI History: March 22, 1966, Martha McSally is born in Warwick
Former Arizona Senator Martha McSally was born on March 22, 1966 in Warwick, RI. She attended Bay View Academy and later received a B.S. in Biology from the United States Air Force Academy as well as a Master’s Degree from the JFK School of Government at Harvard University. As an Air Force pilot, McSally flew […]
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Artemi Panarin tallies hat trick to help Rangers beat NHL-best Bruins 5-2
BOSTON (AP) — Artemi Panarin only needed to beat the goalie once to tally his third hat trick of the season. The Rangers forward gave New York a 1-0 lead on a wrist shot he threaded through the legs of a Boston defender and goalie Jeremy Swayman. After the Bruins tied it, Panarin got credit […]
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Nation’s largest printmaking organization brings international conference to Providence
Providence will shine as “The Creative Capital” as hundreds of printmakers and arts professionals from around the country – and the world – gather for the Southern Graphic Council (SGC) International 2024 conference. The four-day event, open to artists at any stage of their careers, highlights some of the area’s premier arts institutions and organizations, […]
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City of Newport breaks ground on Wellington Ave Tide Gate project
The City of Newport announced on Thursday afternoon that its Utilities Department broke ground this week on an infrastructure project that will include installing a Tide Gate on Wellington Avenue. The roughly $1.6 million project, which includes $500,000 in grant funding, is expected to eliminate dry-weather flooding and cut down on wet-weather flooding by up […]
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Study: 1 in 356 people in Newport County are grandparents caring for grandchildren
Every family looks a little different. In some parts of the U.S., a family structure where grandparents take on guardian responsibilities for their young grandchildren is fairly common. These families are referred to as “grandfamilies,” or “kinship families.” Kinship families can also refer to a family where someone other than a grandparent is stepping in […]
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Coast Guard seeks public comment on proposed safety zones for Revolution Wind Farm project
A proposed 67-zone safety area could help prevent collisions during construction of offshore wind farms. The Coast Guard is seeking public comment on the temporary safety zones. The proposed zones are part of the area around the Revolution Wind Farm project, located 17 miles southeast of Point Judith, Rhode Island. The project consists of 65 […]
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President Biden approves federal disaster declarations for Rhode Island
The federal government will support Rhode Islanders affected by severe weather and flooding earlier this year and in December of last year, Gov. Dan McKee announced Thursday after President Joseph Biden approved two federal disaster declarations for the state. The first declaration covers areas affected from Dec. 17 to 19, 2023, while the second includes […]
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Casting Off to The Homeport: Crew, family, & friends of the USS Yosemite return to Newport April 24 – 27
The Naval War College and the Naval Station in Newport attract young military service members for training, education, and career advancement. The Navy base has also seen a lot of crucial military history, and this April, history is returning. From April 24-27, the USS Yosemite Association, a society dedicated to the Navy ship and its […]
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Governor McKee nominates Cory King to lead the Rhode Island Office of Health Insurance Commissioner
Gov. Dan McKee announced on Thursday his nomination of Cory King to lead the Rhode Island Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner (OHIC), a state agency that oversees health insurance providers. King has served as acting commissioner of OHIC since December 2022 and has been with the agency since 2019, first serving as Director of […]
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What’s Up This Weekend: Barrel of Laughs Comedy Show, Aquidneck 10K, Raul Malo, The Goonies, & more
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport, Rhode Island, this weekend, Friday, March 22, through Sunday, March 24, 2024. Friday, March 22 Things To Do 2 pm: Film Series – 2024 Oscar Nominees at Newport Public Library 6 pm: Newport Winter Foodies Stroll 7:30 pm: Newport Classical Presents: Eleni Katz […]
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Wharf Fish House + Tiki Bar is adding a second-floor deck, third-floor balcony
Besides the construction at Portside at 22 Bowen’s, some other big changes are underway down on Bowen’s Wharf this spring! Construction is currently underway at The Wharf Southern Kitchen + Whiskey Bar and the Wharf Fish House + Tiki Bar. The Wharf Southern Kitchen and Whiskey Bar are getting a new and updated deck, and […]
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NUWC Division Newport’s impact on economy was $1.7 billion in 2023
The Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport’s total funded program reached $1.7 billion in fiscal year 2023. Of its total operating budget, Division Newport spent $711 million on civilian payroll and labor, materials, operational expenditures, property maintenance and repair, and military payroll, while $1 billion funded contracts. “NUWC Division Newport has a tremendous impact […]
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Portsmouth Abbey Student wins Poetry Out Loud R.I. contest
With the recitation of “Say Grace” by Emily Jungmin Yoon, Jennifer Shon, a junior at the Portsmouth Abbey School, won the 19th R.I. Poetry Out Loud State Finals, the Rhode State Council on the Arts announced today. Shon, who is from Seoul, Korea, will represent Rhode Island in the national competition in Washington, D.C., April […]
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Potter League to host ‘LoveBash for Animals’ on April 5
via Potter League for Animals The Potter League proudly presents its 50th annual in-person LoveBash for Animals event, an evening of compassion and camaraderie supporting our furry friends. Join us on Friday, April 5th, from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm at the elegant Wyndham Newport Hotel, located at 240 Aquidneck Avenue in Middletown, RI, for an […]
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Rhode Island Foundation accepting applications for Equity Action Fund to support LGBTQ+ communities
The Rhode Island Foundation is currently accepting applications for its Equity Action Fund, which supports projects that serve the LGBTQ+ communities in Rhode Island. The Equity Action Fund is currently accepting applications from eligible organizations for grants up to $10,0000. The Foundation will award grants to eligible projects that help improve the lives of LGBTQ+ […]
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Newport Police Department Arrest & Dispatch Log for March 20 – 21
A Newport man was arrested by the Newport Police Department on Wednesday, March 20, on five charges. The following Newport Police Department Arrest & Dispatch Log is for Wednesday, March 20, through 7 a.m. on Thursday, March 21. Arrest Log At 1:41 a.m. on Wednesday, March 20, Dylan Mello, 22, of Bristol, Rhode Island, was […]
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Update: Lane closures planned for Route 138 at RIDOT’s Pell Bridge Ramps Project have been postponed to April 5 – 8
Due to inclement weather, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation has announced that the scheduled lane closures for this weekend on Route 138 East and West between the Pell Bridge and JT Connell Highway in Newport have been postponed. The operation has been rescheduled for the weekend of Friday night, April 5, at 5 p.m. […]
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Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District celebrates Earth Month with workshops and plant seedling sale
The Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District (ERICD) is celebrating Earth Month with events encouraging residents to take action to protect the environment. Beginning with a rain barrel workshop on April 6 in Bristol, ERICD will offer three more spring workshops to help homeowners build or maintain their rain barrels. The free workshops provide all the […]
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Celtics open big lead, hold on to beat Bucks without Giannis, 122-119
BOSTON (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley made a spin move in the lane, floated a jumper over Boston’s Luke Kornet and then headed back on defense in a crouch, holding his hand a few inches above the floor to mock the Celtics center. Too small? No, too soon. Irked by the insult to […]