Aquidneck Island Robotics FRC Team 78 – AIR STRIKE finishes 5th in the world after winning their division at the FIRST World Championship held in Houston, TX, from April 17 to April 20. AIR STRIKE is a community-based team comprised of 26 students from 15 communities in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts. The FIRST Robotics […]
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Movies and TV shows casting in Rhode Island
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities’ Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of […]
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What’s Up Interview: Brad Roberts of Crash Test Dummies, band playing Newport May 9
Although the weather is not quite keeping pace, the concert season in Newport is certainly heating up. Next up at Jane Pickens Film and Events Center – iconic 90s band Crash Test Dummies roar into town on May 9. Click here for tickets. Tagged as adult-contemporary act in the early/mid 1990s, the band was also […]
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Green Animals Topiary Garden to hold plant sale, open for the season
Looking for a Mother’s Day gift or locally grown plants to enliven your own home and garden? The annual Plant Sale at Green Animals Topiary Garden will offer a variety of flowers, vegetables, herbs and specialty plants on three successive mornings, Friday, May 10, through Sunday, May 12, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. each […]
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Sea off New England had one of its hottest years in 2023, part of a worldwide trend
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The sea off New England, already warming faster than most of the world’s oceans, had one of its hottest years on record in 2023. The Gulf of Maine, which abuts New England and Canada, had an annual sea surface temperature nearly 2 degrees Fahrenheit above normal last year, scientists with the Portland, Maine-based […]
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What Sold: A look at last week’s home sales in Newport County, April 22 – 26
Even in today’s real estate landscape where inventory is historically low which is keeping prices competitively high, Newport County’s real estate market has remained consistent throughout the spring season. Last week, we saw 10 homes trade ( information sourced through the RI Statewide MLS), 4 of which sold for over $1,000,000. Rhode Island has witnessed […]
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Newport Police make 9 arrests over the weekend
Newport Police Department provided the following arrest log and dispatch log for the period from 7 am on April 26 through 7 am on April 29, 2024. Arrest Log Presumption of Innocence: Those arrested, taken into custody, or summoned/cited should be presumed innocent of their charges until proven guilty in a court of law. At […]
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What’s in season: At the end of April, Farm Fresh RI’s Providence farmers market showcases a plethora of vendors and the last of the overwintered root vegetables
It’s nearly May, which means that many year-round farmers markets are preparing to move outdoors while many others are gearing up for their opening weekend. April 27 was the finale of Farm Fresh RI’s indoor Providence winter farmers market. Farm Fresh boasts that their facility hosts the largest indoor farmers market in New England with […]
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Lionel Messi gets 2 goals in front of record New England crowd as Miami beats Revolution 4-1
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Lionel Messi scored two goals to excite a New England Revolution-record crowd, leading Inter Miami CF to a 4-1 victory on Saturday night. Messi didn’t disappoint the crowd of 65,612 that filled Gillette Stadium, scoring on a left-footed kick from deep inside the box for his […]
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2023-24: A banner year for winter-spring surfing
The diehard surfers of Southern New England epitomize the spirit of perseverance and dedication. Their courage and passion, together with the local surf shops that support them, demonstrate just how much they contribute to the prosperity and distinctive character of the region. As winter storms pounded the coast this winter, surfers remained steadfast, embracing the […]
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What’s Up in Newport this Weekend: April 26 – 28
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport, Rhode Island, this weekend, Friday, April 26 through Sunday, April 28, 2024. Friday, April 26 Things To Do Newport Daffodil Days throughout Newport County 9:30 am to 11 am: Baby Playtime at Newport Public Library 11 am to 5:30 pm: Sip N’ Shop at […]
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Adoptable Dog of the Week: Thor is the hero you’ve been waiting for
Meet your new best friend, Thor – this week’s adoptable dog of the week! Thor, a 10-year-old male medium-sized mixed breed, is available for adoption from the Potter League for Animals in Middletown. “Introducing Thor, the furry deity of thunder and cuddles,” Potter League for Animals shares on its website. “Despite his godly name, Thor […]
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Rhode Island House approves Newport’s $98.5 million bond question for infrastructure improvements
Newport’s proposed $98.5 million bond for infrastructure improvements in its neighborhoods cleared a hurdle Tuesday, with the House of Representatives’ passage of legislation to put the bond question before voters in November. The bill (2024-H 8086), sponsored by Rep. Lauren H. Carson (D-Dist. 75, Newport), now goes to the Senate. “Our city will benefit tremendously […]
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Newport City Council awards Easton’s Beach concessions contract to The Heritage Restaurant Group
During their Regular Council Meeting on Wednesday night, Newport City Council approved a one-year agreement, including three (3) additional one (1) year opinion years, with 1899, LLC. of Newport, Rhode Island (which is now doing business as The Heritage Restaurant Group), to provide mobile food and beverage concessions at Easton’s Beach. The Director of Public […]
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Conversation with the world’s leading ‘garbage artist;’ his trolls coming to Rhode Island
“Trash is treasure,” says Thomas Dambo, a Danish artist who has turned garbage into bigger-than-life sculptures, a giant swan in Denmark to trolls in Rhode Island. In a few days, on May 3, the first two of possibly six or seven trolls will take residence in Charlestown’s Ninigret Park. Dambo’s trolls, all built from recycled […]
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30th Annual Summer Farmers Market launches on May 4
Aquidneck Community Table (ACT) announces the launch of its popular Saturday Summer Farmers Market on May 4, 2024. The market, which features local agricultural and artisanal goods, will be held weekly from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 25 Enterprise Drive in Middletown through October 26, 2024. New this season, the market welcomes local favorites: the […]
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Fighting threats to our forest: Middletown’s Tree Commission and Open Space Committee work together to rehabilitate Albro Woods
Albro Woods, a beloved forest and trail system in Middletown, is vulnerable, sick, and needs help. It has become the next victim of beech leaf disease. Beech leaf disease is a relatively new disease affecting trees in North America. It was first discovered on the continent in 2012 in Ohio, and it has since spread […]
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Here are the cruise ships scheduled to visit Newport in 2024
Discover Newport, the official convention and visitors bureau for Newport and Bristol counties, has published the 2024 Cruise Ship Schedule for Perrotti Park. Larger ships anchor in the harbor and tender passengers to Perotti Park, while smaller vessels dock at the South Alofsin Pier at Fort Adams State Park. So far, sixty-three cruise ships are […]
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Independent Bookstore Day returns Saturday, April 27 with specials and events at local bookstores
Bookstore fans – your day is almost here! Saturday, April 27th is Independent Bookstore Day, a day to celebrate and shop at your local independently-owned bookstore. IBD is a one-day national party that takes place at indie bookstores across the country every year. Bookstores large and small around the region have special events planned for […]
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Theatre Review: ‘Company’ at PPAC is worth seeing
“Company” opens with Bobbie coming into her tiny apartment dragging a mylar balloon showing the number 35 and carrying a brown-paper-bagged bottle of bourbon. She pours a drink and listens to her voice mail, one of which is from a friend who lets it slip that Bobbie’s friends have a surprise party planned for her. […]
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Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner donate match-worn Australian Open apparel to the International Tennis Hall of Fame
Match-worn apparel by 2024 Australian Open singles champions Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner are now on display in the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s museum. The autographed Nike gear, including Sabalenka’s dress and Sinner’s shirt, were worn during their title runs in Melbourne. Both items were recently donated to the museum’s permanent collection by the […]
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Cousins Maine Lobster expands into Rhode Island
Cousins Maine Lobster (CML), the Shark Tank phenom known for serving up wild-caught Maine lobster rolls, authentic New England clam chowder, and delicious whoopie pies, is celebrating its 12th anniversary with the opening of its 65th unit in the Rhode Island market. Cousins Maine Lobster was founded in 2012 by Jim Tselikis and Sabin Lomac. The […]
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Rhythm and Roots announces 2024 lineup for Labor Day Weekend festival
The Rhythm and Roots Festival announced its 2024 lineup today. The festival, which takes place annually at Ninigret Park in Charlestown, includes an impressive lineup of headliners Emmylou Harris, Larkin Poe, Drive-By Truckers, and Old Crow Medicine Show. Also on the bill are Ruthie Foster, Shemekia Copeland, Will Evans, Julia Pratt, and Daniel Donato’s Cosmic […]
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Newport String Quartet to perform in Newport and Little Compton
The Newport String Project will present its fourth installment of its Newport County Concert Series on Saturday, April 27th, at Colony House in Newport, and Sunday, April 28th, at United Congregational Church in Little Compton, featuring its resident ensemble, the Newport String Quartet, performing works by Peter Arnold Heise, Edvard Grieg, and Kian Ravaei. The […]
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Newport City Council to discuss proposed budget, including tax levy increases
Newport City Councilors will meet this week to discuss the proposed budget for the next fiscal year, and some residents may face tax hikes, according to a press release from the city. The annual budget process in Newport is underway, and the proposed spending plan is expected to be finalized this month. According to the […]