The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today provided an update on the ongoing Pell Bridge Ramps Phase 2 project. Overnight paving operations continue on Sunday – Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. through Friday morning, May 24, requiring alternating lane closures. Next week, crews will be milling & paving various locations including; America’s […]
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Newport to appear on Food Network’s ‘Best Bite In Town’ on May 24
Set your DVR (or whatever you record shows with these days) as Newport will be the focus of “Best Bite In Town” on the Food Network on Friday, May 24. Executive Producer Guy Fieri has called upon his pal Noah Cappe to help find the “Best Bite In Town” in this new Food Network series, […]
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Purdy dreams of a loving home
Meet your new best friend, Purdy – this week’s adoptable dog of the week! Purdy, a one-year-old female mixed breed, is currently available for adoption at the Potter League For Animals in Middletown. “Looking for a sweet companion to share your life with? Look no further than Purdy,” the Potter League for Animals shares on […]
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Governor McKee nominates Wayne Salisbury, Jr. to lead the Rhode Island Department of Corrections and Katelyn Medeiros as the next Child Advocate
Governor Dan McKee has nominated Wayne Salisbury, Jr. to lead the Rhode Island Department of Corrections and Katelyn Medeiros as the state’s next Child Advocate. Salisbury is a veteran of the United States Air Force and has worked for more than 30 years in public safety, rising through the ranks to his current position of […]
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Free ‘Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley’ returning to Newport this summer
With summer just around the corner, the popular free hop-on hop-off trolley will return to Newport beginning Friday, May 24, 2024. The free hop-on hop-off trolley, which was debuted in 2022, offers transportation around Newport to tourist destinations. This includes all service on Route 67 (Bellevue/Salve Regina Univ). The service is made possible by the […]
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Choir School of Newport County will raise funds for an upcoming trip during a ten-hour ‘Hymnathon’
A HYMNATHON will occur at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Tiverton from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm on Friday, May 31, continuing 8 am to 3 pm on Saturday, June 1. The ten-hour event benefits the August 18-27 educational tour to Argentina of the Professional Choristers of The Choir School of Newport County. The goal: […]
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International Law Conference at U.S. Naval War College focuses on Indo-Pacific Region
The Alexander C. Cushing International Law Conference, the sixth annual gathering of the Stockton Center for International Law at the U.S. Naval War College, drew participation from over 200 attendees from a diverse range of backgrounds. The conference, themed “Multi-Domain Operations in the Indo-Pacific and International Law,” offered a platform for the international community to […]
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Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport announces new nonstop routes to Denver and Puerto Rico
It’s time to pack your bags for a trip to Denver or Puerto Rico, as new nonstop routes are now available at Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport. The new service to Denver, which is being provided by Breeze Airways, to Denver is available on Thursdays and Sundays, and will increase to four times weekly […]
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Newport’s Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War to host Annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Island Cemetery
Major General Thomas West Sherman Camp no. 1, Rhode Island Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, will hold its annual Memorial Day observance and ceremony at Island Cemetery in Newport at 3 pm on Monday, May 27 (Memorial Day). Sherman Camp 1 invites members of the public to join in the annual observance […]
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Obituary: Marjorie J. Beardwood
On May 9, 2024, Marjorie J. Beardwood passed away peacefully at Riverview Nursing home, Coventry, RI. She was in the presence of her daughter and members of the nursing staff. Born in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of the late George Edward Jackson and Jean Vincent (Swan) Jackson. Marjorie is survived by her son […]
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Black holes are mysterious, yet also deceptively simple − a new space mission may help physicists answer hairy questions about these astronomical objects
By Gaurav Khanna, Professor of Physics at the University of Rhode Island Physicists consider black holes one of the most mysterious objects that exist. Ironically, they’re also considered one of the simplest. For years, physicists like me have been looking to prove that black holes are more complex than they seem. And a newly approved […]
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Caliente Mexican Grill to open on lower Thames Street
According to a victualing license filed with the City of Newport, Caliente Mexican Grill will soon replace 12 Metre Cafe at 462 Thames Street in Newport. The victualing application will be considered by Newport City Council members during their Regular Council Meeting on Wednesday, May 22. Gary’s Handy Lunch operated at 462 Thames Street for […]
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Why US offshore wind power is struggling – the good, the bad and the opportunity
Christopher Niezrecki, UMass Lowell America’s first large-scale offshore wind farms began sending power to the Northeast in early 2024, but a wave of wind farm project cancellations and rising costs have left many people with doubts about the industry’s future in the U.S. Several big hitters, including Ørsted, Equinor, BP and Avangrid, have canceled contracts […]
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Sail Newport honors Cole Brauer as she shares her journey to becoming the first American woman to sail solo nonstop around the world
Brad Read, Executive Director of Sail Newport, introduced Charlie Enright, Skipper, the 2023 winner of the Ocean Race, and 2023 Rolex Yachtsman of the Year. Enright stated, “We worked tirelessly for 10 years to win Ocean Race and became the most recognizable offshore sailors in the town of Newport, but unfortunately for us, it only […]
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Just My Opinion: In ‘a doozy of a news year,’ we strive to find fact over fiction
As some have suggested, this should be “a doozy of a news year.” And our ability to determine fact from fiction will be tested. We’ll be inundated with press releases, statements and advertisements from politicians at the local, statewide and federal levels. “So, we need to defend ourselves against being duped,” says Harvard University in […]
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Rays forced to change pitchers in 9th after losing track of mound visits, beat Red Sox 7-5
By BRENDAN McGAIR Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Erasmo Ramírez retired Romy González on a game-ending groundout with two on after the Rays were forced to remove Jason Adam because they lost track of mound visits, and Tampa Bay beat the Boston Red Sox 7-5 on Thursday night. “Hundred percent on me. I let the […]
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Rhode Island opens grant programs for artists
The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) announced today applications have opened for the individual artist grant program, General Operating Support for Artists, and R.I.’s Teaching Artist Roster, a directory of approved arts educators. The Teaching Artist Roster is a listing of teaching artists and arts organizations who have been reviewed by public […]
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Viking ship Draken Harald Hårfagre will stop in Newport before heading home to Norway
Draken Harald Hårfagre, known as the world’s largest Viking ship sailing in modern times, will return to Newport this month as it prepares to make its journey home to Norway. Draken, who last visited Newport in 2018, will depart from Mystic Seaport Museum in Mystic, Connecticut, which she has called her “home away from home” […]
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Obituary: Alexander Pavlik
Alexander James Pavlik, 39, passed away on Sunday May 12, 2024, in Newport, Rhode Island. Alex was born October 10, 1984, at the Navy base hospital on Aquidneck Island. Alex grew up and attended Elementary through High School in Acton, Massachusetts. His creativity and love for family, friends, and animals resonated in all he did. […]
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Rhode Island delegation seeks clarity on reopening of Global Entry Enrollment Center
Rhode Island’s congressional delegation is pushing for clarity on when the Global Entry Enrollment Center in Rhode Island will reopen. The four-year renovation project has left many in the state unable to schedule an in-person interview required to enroll in the program. In a letter to U.S. Customs and Border Protection Acting Commissioner Troy Miller, […]
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Rhode Island to receive $102 million in federal aid for new housing projects; will build 1,000 affordable homes
The governor’s office announced Thursday that more than 1,000 homes will be built across Rhode Island using $102 million in federal aid. The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Housing and is part of a broader $240 million effort to build more affordable homes in the state. “There is high demand for more quality, […]
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Comic – Sour Grapes: Inside
Here’s this week’s Sour Grapes, enjoy! Tim Jones is the creator, artist and writer of the widely popular, self-syndicated comic strip; “SOUR GRAPES” about “Aesop”, a miserable-flying dog, living in a strange, problematic and troubled world along with his odd family and pet cloud, ‘Ominous’. Originally from Attleboro, Massachusetts, Tim lives with his wife and […]
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UTIC awards $5,000 scholarships to five undergraduate and five graduate students
The Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium (UTIC) has announced the second annual UTIC Scholarship challenge winners. Five undergraduate and five graduate students were each awarded $5,000 scholarships from the Middletown-based company to support their studies of undersea technology and related fields. “Advancements in undersea technology are critical to addressing challenges in climate change, national security, and […]
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Senators Gu and Ujifusa to host Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration at State House
Sen. Linda Ujifusa (D-Dist. 11, Portsmouth, Bristol) and Sen. Victoria Gu (D-Dist. 38, Westerly, Charlestown, South Kingstown), the first Asian Americans elected to the Rhode Island state legislature, will gather community and education leaders from across the State on May 23 for a celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month […]
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Shellfish harvesting areas in southern Rhode Island closed due to heavy rainfall
Due to heavy rainfall, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management announced the closure of several shellfish harvesting areas in southern Rhode Island on Thursday, May 23. The closures include Pt. Judith Pond, Potter Pond, Ninigret Pond, Quonochontaug Pond, and Winnapaug Pond. The closures are scheduled to reopen at noon on Thursday. Heavy rainfall in […]