Kenneth Ray Carson, a cherished father, brother, son, and uncle, passed away unexpectedly on May 3, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and laughter. Born in Newport, RI, Kenneth was the son of the late Kenneth Burley and Jacqueline (Carson) Carter. Kenneth’s life was marked by his unwavering dedication to his passions, particularly his […]
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Governor McKee nominates Dr. Jerome Larkin to lead the Rhode Island Department of Health
Governor Dan McKee today announced his nomination of Dr. Jerome M. Larkin as the next director of the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH). “Dr. Larkin is a proven leader in the medical field and his experience will be a vital asset to our team and to the people of Rhode Island,” said Governor Dan McKee […]
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It’s Time to “Shellebrate”: The 8th annual Quahog Week returns to Rhode Island May 11-18
It’s every native Rhode Islander’s dream: bowls of creamy, chunky clam chowder, linguini and fresh littlenecks, deep-fried and crunchy clam cakes, chorizo and clams, and mounds of “New England Thanksgiving:” chopped clams mixed with bread, spices, roasted, and served in a large quahog shell, otherwise known as a “stuffie.” It’s a Rhode Island delicacy, iconic, […]
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Senate passes Euer bill to protect contraceptive coverage
On Thursday, the Senate passed a bill sponsored by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairwoman Dawn Euer that would ensure contraception remains covered in Rhode Island, even if the coverage requirements in the Affordable Care Act are overturned. The bill now heads to the House, where Rep. Karen Alzate (D-Dist. 60, Pawtucket, Central Falls) has introduced companion […]
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Barrington student’s painting selected for Congressional Art Competition
A 10th-grade student from Barrington High School has won the first Congressional Art Competition for Rhode Island’s First Congressional District, Congressman Gabe Amo announced today. Vivian Wen’s painting, “Burnout (Self-Portrait),” was selected by a panel of three local judges out of all the artwork received. “This piece is part of my AP Art portfolio which […]
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Superintendent Jermain: ‘Last evening, we had an unimaginable loss to our student body and Viking Community’
Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain shared some sad news with the community on Friday morning via an email. “A message from Superintendent Jermain: Dear Newport Public Schools Staff, Families, and Community, Last evening we had an unimaginable loss to our student body and Viking Community. Mental health teams, guidance staff, and additional personnel are […]
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On The Market: A look at this weekend’s Open Houses across Newport County (May 11 – 12)
Are you ready to seize the opportunity to find your dream home in Newport County? This weekend presents an exciting array of open houses, showcasing the latest surge in inventory. Despite recent challenges in the local market characterized by a shortage of available homes, there’s a promising trend emerging. Over the past two weeks, Newport […]
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What’s next for Chariho after $150 million school bond is defeated
Educators chase down water leaks at Richmond Elementary School, at times forcing the school to close. Some classes at Ashaway elementary are held in a trailer. At Charlestown Elementary, occupational therapies and other similar programs are held in hallways for lack of space. All three schools are more than 75 years old and are part […]
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Rhode Island House oks higher cruise ship landing, boarding fees for Newport to collect
STATE HOUSE – Newport would get a considerable financial boost from visiting cruise ships under legislation sponsored by Rep. Lauren H. Carson and passed by the House of Representatives today. The legislation (2024-H 8027A), which is backed by the City Council, authorizes the city to raise the landing and boarding fees it collects from cruise […]
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Chinese billionaire gets time served, leaves country after New York, Rhode Island straw donor scheme
By DAVE COLLINS Associated Press A Chinese billionaire who pleaded guilty to funneling illegal straw donations to politicians’ campaigns in New York and Rhode Island was sentenced Thursday to time served and quickly left the country as part of his deal with prosecutors to forfeit his green card. Hui Qin, 56, a Chinese film magnate […]
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Ozuna homers twice, Sale shuts down former team as Braves beat Red Sox 5-0
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Marcell Ozuna kept up his torrid start with two more homers and Chris Sale pitched six innings against his former team, leading the Atlanta Braves to a 5-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox and a sweep of their two-game interleague series Wednesday night. Ozuna hit a […]
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Newport City Council appoints Colin Kennedy as Newport’s next City Manager
Update: In a 46-minute Special Meeting on Wednesday night, Newport City Council approved the appointment and engagement of Colin Kennedy as Newport’s next City Manager. The vote was 5 – 2, with Councilors Ceglie and Napolitano opposing Kennedy’s appointment. You can watch the meeting here. Original Story Newport City Councilors will be holding a special […]
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Mayor Xay proclaims May as “Mental Health Month” in the City of Newport
In a small but moving ceremony at the historic City Hall, Newport Mayor Xay Khamsyvoravong officially proclaimed May 2024 as “Mental Health Month” in the City of Newport. Those present at the reading of the proclamation were Dayna Gladstein, President & CEO, Newport Mental Health; David Boscia, Chief Clinical Officer, Newport Mental Health; Newport Fire Chief Harp Donnelly; and […]
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Gerry Goldstein: Unleashing ugliness with dogged cruelty
When the story broke recently that South Dakota’s governor shot her German wirehaired pointer after its exuberance ruined a pheasant hunt, cancer was stealing the life of our beloved Tibetan terrier, Buddy. That’s why the disturbing admission, in a memoir by Republican Kristi Noem – a vice presidential wannabe under dog-hostile Donald Trump – slammed […]
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Middletown Public Library to host free Floral Wall Art Class
The Middletown Public Library is offering a free art class on Saturday, May 18, where participants will create a beautiful floral wall art piece to decorate their home. The class will meet in the meeting room at the library, 700 West Main Road, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Participants will be given a wood disc, […]
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OceanPoint Financial Partners, Mutual Holding Company of BankNewport, elects new trustees and corporators at annual meeting
OceanPoint Financial Partners, MHC, the mutual holding company of BankNewport, announced the election of two new members to its board of trustees and four new corporators for the organization at the annual meeting held on Monday, April 22, 2024. “We are happy to welcome our new trustees and corporators, who will play an essential role in […]
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Sen. Ujifusa and Rep. Cortvriend seek update of statewide school transportation system
STATE HOUSE – It’s been 47 years since Rhode Island established its statewide school transportation system, and Sen. Linda Ujifusa and Rep. Terri Cortvriend believe it’s time to re-examine its oddly configured regions, its costs, and whether there might be a more efficient way of getting schoolchildren to out-of-district schools. With the backing of the […]
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Letter To The Editor: What is a dress code
Nowhere in the proposed dress code policy does the word “pajamas” appear. Rogers High School’s Student Integrity Board and academic advisor have spent the past school year studying and modifying the NPS dress code policy. The goal was to move the policy from the negative — what they cannot wear — to the positive […]
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Rhode Island to receive $60.1 million in federal funding for public transportation improvements
The U.S. Department of Transportation has allocated $60.1 million to Rhode Island to improve the state’s public transportation system, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo announced in a press release on Wednesday. The funding comes from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. “Rhode Island’s public transit system […]
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Brown, White lead Celtics’ 3-point onslaught, powering Boston to 120-95 Game 1 win over Cavaliers
BOSTON (AP) — When Jaylen Brown or Jayson Tatum have it going, it usually means good things for the Boston Celtics. This postseason, it’s also been opening up the floor —- and the 3-point line —- for Derrick White. That’s added a new layer to a team that was already the one to beat in […]
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Edward King House Deputy Director ushers in a new chapter
The Edward King House Senior Center on Tuesday announced the departure of Deputy Director Dr. Anna Matos-Mournighan as she transitions to a new role at Salve Regina University. After eight years of dedicated service, Dr. Anna will be stepping down from her position at the Edward King House Senior Center to pursue an exciting opportunity […]
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Gaza campus protests: why understanding 1960s student demonstrations and police reaction is relevant today
Sinead McEneaney, The Open University For anybody interested in the history of the 1960s, the ongoing protests at US universities have a peculiar resonance. In the past weeks, riot police have entered several college campuses at the behest of administrators to break up unauthorised encampments of students protesting the war in Gaza and calling on […]
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Newport Charter Yacht Show: Shining a spotlight on dream vacations aboard luxury yachts
When the Newport Charter Yacht Show comes around each year, it’s a sign that summer in New England is in full swing. And on Sunday, June 23rd, when 15+ luxury yachts move onto the docks at Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard (the Show’s producer and owner), it will further indicate that yacht charter professionals – including agents, owners, brokers, and captains – […]
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Rhode Island Senate votes to allow nursing home residents to have cameras in their rooms
The Rhode Island Senate has voted to approve legislation sponsored by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairwoman Dawn Euer that would allow nursing home residents to have cameras installed in their rooms. The bill (2024-S 2263) would allow for electronic monitoring of residents’ rooms in nursing homes and assisted living facilities, provided all residents of the room […]
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Senate approves Chairwoman Euer’s bill to give Family Court jurisdiction on military bases in Rhode Island
STATE HOUSE — The Senate today voted to approve Senate Judiciary Committee Chairwoman Dawn Euer’s bill to give Rhode Island Family Court concurrent jurisdiction on juvenile cases arising from military bases and installations located in Rhode Island. “Currently military bases are subject to exclusive federal jurisdiction, which means that all juveniles involved in these cases […]