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General Assembly: Both chambers schedule committee hearings for the week of May 25-29

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Committee hearings have been scheduled in both chambers of the General Assembly for the week of May 25-29, according to a press...
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Arts & Culture

What’s Up at the Movies: We Review “The Lovebirds”

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Michael Showalter’s The Lovebirds, which stars Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani as a couple on the rocks who find themselves tied up...
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Rhode Island

East Matunuck, Scarborough State Beaches will reopen on Memorial Day

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The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces that two saltwater beaches will be open to visitors with new restrictions in place beginning on...
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RITBA adds two open road tolling lanes at the Newport Pell Bridge toll plaza

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SOURCE: RITBA The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA)  is furthering its efforts to respond to COVID-19. At the...
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Phase II of Reopening RI expected to start June 1, indoor dining, hair salons, and gyms to reopen

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During her press briefing on Friday afternoon, Governor Raimondo said that her intention is to move to Phase II of Reopening RI...
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Live Music Streaming May 22 – Steve Earle, Mike Cooley and Lake Street Dive

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Here’s our daily listing of some of the best home-based concerts streaming locally and nationally during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Latest from Rhode Island

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COVID-19 in Rhode Island – May 26: Daily Press Briefing & updates

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Governor Gina Raimondo and the Rhode Island Department of Health hosted a a press briefing to provide an update on COVID-19 in...
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Arts & Culture

Ocean Community Chamber hoping governor allows art festival later this summer

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Given a typical Memorial Day weekend, Lisa Konicki, staff, and volunteers at the Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce would be consumed with...
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Newport County

Memorial Day: Why veterans are particularly vulnerable to the coronavirus pandemic

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Jamie Rowen, University of Massachusetts Amherst As the nation takes a day to memorialize its military dead, those who are living are facing...
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City & Government

General Assembly: Both chambers schedule committee hearings for the week of May 25-29

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Committee hearings have been scheduled in both chambers of the General Assembly for the week of May 25-29, according to a press...
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Arts & Culture

What’s Up at the Movies: We Review “The Lovebirds”

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Michael Showalter’s The Lovebirds, which stars Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani as a couple on the rocks who find themselves tied up...
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Now Hiring: 65+ job opportunities available right now

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Looking for a new gig, job, or career? Here's who's hiring in the Newport area right now. 7-Eleven...
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What’s Up This Week in Newport County: May 26 – June 1

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Discover what's happening, new, and to do this week in Newport County. Note - this list is updated daily...
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City & Government

COVID-19 in Rhode Island – May 26: Daily Press Briefing & updates

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Governor Gina Raimondo and the Rhode Island Department of Health hosted a a press briefing to provide an update on COVID-19 in...
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Newport County

Obituary for Lawrence James DeCambra

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Lawrence J. DeCambra, age 84, of Somerset, Massachusetts, passed away on May 25, 2020. He was the husband of the late Joan...
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City & Government

Newport City Council host COVID-19 workshop on Tuesday, will host regular council meeting on Wednesday

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It will be a busy week for the Newport City Council. On Tuesday at 4:30 pm, Newport City Council...
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COVID-19 in Rhode Island – May 26: Daily Press Briefing & updates

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Governor Gina Raimondo and the Rhode Island Department of Health hosted a a press briefing to provide an update on COVID-19 in...
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Ocean Community Chamber hoping governor allows art festival later this summer

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Given a typical Memorial Day weekend, Lisa Konicki, staff, and volunteers at the Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce would be consumed with...
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Memorial Day: Why veterans are particularly vulnerable to the coronavirus pandemic

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Jamie Rowen, University of Massachusetts Amherst As the nation takes a day to memorialize its military dead, those who are living are facing...
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General Assembly: Both chambers schedule committee hearings for the week of May 25-29

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Committee hearings have been scheduled in both chambers of the General Assembly for the week of May 25-29, according to a press...
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What’s Up at the Movies: We Review “The Lovebirds”

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Michael Showalter’s The Lovebirds, which stars Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani as a couple on the rocks who find themselves tied up...
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East Matunuck, Scarborough State Beaches will reopen on Memorial Day

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The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces that two saltwater beaches will be open to visitors with new restrictions in place beginning on...
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What’s Up This Week in Newport County: May 26 – June 1

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Discover what's happening, new, and to do this week in Newport County. Note - this list is updated daily...
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International Boat Show proposes modifications, hopeful governor approves September event

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The Newport International Boat Show has become among the latest events looking for special dispensation from Governor Gina Raimondo, hoping she will...
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20 Military Memorials, Monuments and Markers you should visit in Newport

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These memorials, monuments, and markers throughout Newport, RI document the trials, tribulations, battles, historical events and those Newporter's lost while at a battle. We...
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Arts & Culture

What’s Up at the Movies: We Review “The Lovebirds”

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Michael Showalter’s The Lovebirds, which stars Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani as a couple on the rocks who find themselves tied up...
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Arts & Culture

Live Music Streaming May 22 – Steve Earle, Mike Cooley and Lake Street Dive

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Here’s our daily listing of some of the best home-based concerts streaming locally and nationally during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Arts & Culture

Newport Art Museum’s Artists’ Ball Fundraiser reimagined to be “Gala At Home”

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Newport Art Museum has reimagined its annual Artists' Ball fundraiser into a new event, "Gala At Home," on Friday, July 17, 2020. Due to...
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Entertainment & Music

Common Fence Music to host free live-stream concert featuring Ethan Lienwand

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Ethan Lienwand , a gifted blues pianist, will perform a free livestream concert for Common Fence Music on Sunday, June 7, at...
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Arts & Culture

Live Music Streaming May 21 – Local Stars on “Pandemic Baby” and “WhistleStop Rock”

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Here’s our daily listing of some of the best home-based concerts streaming locally and nationally during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Entertainment & Music

Here’s the status of major Newport County events in 2020

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What's Up Newp has compiled the following list of major events that have been postponed or canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Arts & Culture

Live Music Streaming May 20 – Fruit Bats, Mary Gauthier and Mark Cutler

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Here’s our daily listing of some of the best home-based concerts streaming locally and nationally during the COVID-19 crisis.
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The Latest from What's Up

Now Hiring: 65+ job opportunities available right now

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Looking for a new gig, job, or career? Here's who's hiring in the Newport area right now. 7-Eleven...
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Letter To The Editor: Support the school bond

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The City Council meeting on May 27 is a critical milestone for the new school construction project. The Council will be voting...
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What’s Up This Week in Newport County: May 26 – June 1

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Discover what's happening, new, and to do this week in Newport County. Note - this list is updated daily...
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COVID-19 in Rhode Island – May 26: Daily Press Briefing & updates

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Governor Gina Raimondo and the Rhode Island Department of Health hosted a a press briefing to provide an update on COVID-19 in...
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Obituary for Mary Veronica (Pacheco) Souza

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Mary Veronica Souza (Pacheco) was born on July 31, 1932 to Manuel and Alexandrina Pacheco from Middletown, RI. She graduated from Rogers...
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Obituary for Lawrence James DeCambra

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Lawrence J. DeCambra, age 84, of Somerset, Massachusetts, passed away on May 25, 2020. He was the husband of the late Joan...
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On This Day In Newport History: May 26, 1954 – USS Bennington Explodes, More Than 100 Killed

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One of the worst ship disasters not involving enemy action took place off the coast of Newport on May 26th, 1954. USS Bennington, a 24 Essex-class aircraft...
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Guest View: An Open Letter from Paths to Progress to Governor Raimondo, RI DEM Director Coit, and RI DOH Director Nicole Alexander-Scott

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Dear Governor Raimondo, Director Coit, and Director Alexander-Scott,  Thank you all – for your hard work and thoughtful management...
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What’s Up Podcast: A conversation with Bekah Salwasser, Executive Director of Red Sox Foundation

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For Bekah Salwasser, a Brown University graduate and former professional soccer player and now executive director of the Red Sox Foundation, the...
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City & Government

WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Dr. James McDonald, Rhode Island Department of Health

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Dr. James McDonald from the Rhode Island Department Of Health will join us on this edition of WUN-ON-ONE on Tuesday, May 19th...
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Newport County

What’s Up Podcast: Caitlin Frumerie, executive director of Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless

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The headline reads "During the Covid-19 pandemic, nowhere is safe for homeless people." That is as valid in San Francisco and London as it...
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City & Government

WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Lt. Governor Dan McKee

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Lt. Governor Dan McKee joins us to chat about the impact COVID-19 has had on small businesses in Rhode Island, to...
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Entertainment & Music

What’s Up Podcast: Suzanna Laramee, president and chief executive officer, Newport Music Festival

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To many, the Newport Music Festival, the chamber music festival in the city’s mansions, is the stepchild of the city’s folk and...
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Newport County

What’s Up Podcast: Heather Strout, executive director, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center

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“I have the audacity to believe that peoples everywhere can have three meals a day for their bodies, education, culture of their...
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City & Government

WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Representative Lauren Carson

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Representative Lauren Carson (District 75, Newport) joined us today on May 6th to chat about how COVID-19 is impacting her district.
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City & Government

WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Newport Mayor Jamie Bova, Vice Chair Susan Taylor, and City Manager Joe Nicholson

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Newport Mayor Jamie Bova, Vice Chair Susan Taylor and City Manager Joe Nicholson will join What's Up Newp on Wednesday, May 6th...
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Newport County

What’s Up Video: A convo with Evan Smith, CEO and President of Discover Newport

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Evan Smith, President & CEO of Discover Newport, joins What's Up Newp's Ryan Belmore to chat about the impact COVID-19 has had...
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Newport County

What’s Up Podcast: A conversation with Paul Wayne, the penultimate opening act

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You might call Paul Wayne the penultimate opening act. He’s been doing it for more than three decades, opening for the likes...
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