Rocky is an 8-year-old dog who is looking for his forever home. He is a social butterfly and gets along well with other dogs. Rocky enjoys the simple things in life like going for walks, sunbathing, and giving unconditional love. Rocky is on a quest to find his soulmate and is looking for someone to […]
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Enrollment in Rhode Island schools declines significantly
A new report finds that enrollment in Rhode Island schools has declined significantly since 2019. The study, conducted by the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council (RIPEC), shows that public school enrollment has fallen by more than 7,000 students, and district school enrollment has fallen by more than 10,000 students. The report’s authors say that various […]
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Portsmouth Police: Woman arrested on fentanyl trafficking charges
A 29-year-old woman formerly of Middletown was taken into custody yesterday on fentanyl trafficking charges, the Portsmouth Police Department announced in a press release. Officers pulled the woman over on Boyd’s Lane in Portsmouth after an investigation into drug trafficking in the area. The woman, Samantha Carfora, was charged with the delivery of a controlled […]
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The Ocean Race wins Sustainability Award
The Ocean Race has won the International Sports Awards 2023 for its efforts to put ocean protection at the heart of the round-the-world sailing competition. The 11th Hour Racing collaboration, titled Racing with Purpose, set out to influence global ocean policy, measure the race’s environmental impact, and inspire the next generation of ocean advocates. The […]
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Nearly 9,000 Rhode Islanders to get $2.4 million in unclaimed property checks
More than $2.4 million in the form of checks will be sent out to nearly 9,000 Rhode Islanders this holiday season, thanks to the Treasury’s Your Money program, announced Rhode Island General Treasurer James Diossa. Unclaimed property is made up of cash and assets that the Treasurer’s office recovers from businesses, banks, landlords, safe deposit […]
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U.S. Senior Open signage and e-bikes are on Newport City Council’s December 13 docket
The December 13 regular City Council meeting agenda includes a public hearing to amend the zoning ordinance to allow temporary signage for the 2024 U.S. Senior Open at the Newport Country Club. A resolution requesting the City’s Legislative Delegation to introduce legislation enabling the City Council to enact ordinances regulating the uses of e-bikes and […]
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Levitate Music & Arts Festival announces 2024 dates
The Levitate Music & Arts Festival has announced that the 2024 event will occur on July 5, 6, and 7 at the Marshfield Fairgrounds in Marshfield, MA. The 11th annual Levitate Music & Arts Festival will feature national and local musical talent, gourmet food and beverage offerings, artisan goods, family activities, skate demonstrations, and more. […]
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Middletown Council revives subcommittee to study short-term rentals
The Middletown Town Council has unanimously voted to revive a subcommittee to study short-term rentals in the city and welcomed a new deputy director of public works. During its meeting on Monday night, the council also heard concerns from residents of Easton Pointers about proposed sidewalks on Purgatory Road, and took a moment of silence […]