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This Day In Newport History: August 20, 1915 – Miramar mansion inaugurated
Located at 646 Bellevue Avenue, it was intended as a summer home for the George D. Widener family of Philadelphia. George and his son, Harry, Widener lost their lives aboard the RMS Titanic.
Reed helps launch South Kingstown’s new $500,000 harbor patrol vessel
Federal ARPA funds covered nearly the entire cost of the 27-foot emergency response boat, which will patrol Point Judith Pond
Newport Playhouse to close after 43 years
“The Little Theater That Could” will take its final bow Dec. 31; performances continue through the fall
King Park Beach reopens for swimming
Bacteria counts have returned to safe levels, state health department says
Reed breaks ground on $46 million Army Aviation Readiness Center at Quonset
New 75,000-square-foot facility replaces 1940s-era buildings and will house the Rhode Island Army National Guard’s Black Hawk battalion
Potter League waives adoption fees for adult dogs and cats this weekend
Three-day Clear The Shelters event runs Friday through Sunday in Middletown; no appointment needed
Rhode Island says childhood vaccine requirements unchanged despite federal executive order
State health officials tell families and schools to continue following the existing immunization schedule as the school year approaches
McKee calls for statewide pause on new license plate reader cameras
Governor orders 60-day review of privacy and data standards, urges cities and towns to hold off on new installations
People’s Credit Union donates $2,500 to Butler Basketball Club
Middletown credit union signs on as presenting sponsor of the club’s 10th annual golf tournament
Middletown Family Day returns to Second Beach on Sept. 12
Free beachside event in its 17th year features a rock climbing wall, touch-a-truck, fire pits and pickleball
Pell Center survey: Foulkes leads McKee by 20 points; former Newport mayor within two points in LG race
Salve Regina poll of 857 likely primary voters finds Foulkes strongest in the Bristol/Newport region, and nearly half of voters undecided in down-ballot races
Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge joint work shifts to eastbound lanes tonight
Westbound replacement is finished; nighttime lane work begins at 7 p.m. on the North Kingstown side
$13.5 million in federal funding headed to Providence Ferry Terminal
Upgrades to the Newport route’s northern end include a permanent ticketing pavilion, new floating docks and ADA-compliant gangways
Middletown police identify man killed crossing Coddington Highway
Ronald Moore, 80, was struck Sunday night at Underwood Lane; driver remained at scene
New York Yacht Club takes fifth straight Hinman Masters at Harbour Court
Host team overcame two penalty-marred starts to beat Eastport Yacht Club 3-1; Pete Levesque’s second title in eight days
Today In Newport History: August 17, 1790 – George Washington Arrives In Newport
He decided to make a public trip to the state only after May 1790 when Rhode Island ratified the Constitution.
McKee ceremonially signs bill creating Dominican heritage license plate
Charity plate will support the Dominican Independence Heritage Award Committee of Rhode Island
Rhode Island opens applications for new federal Workforce Pell Grant program
Training providers have until Sept. 14 to seek state approval for short-term programs that would qualify students for federal aid
Rhode Island Foundation awards $290,000 to Newport County nonprofits
More than 50 organizations share grants supporting food pantries, shelter, arts and youth programs across all six communities
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