By ANN LEVIN Associated Press Morgan Talty has followed up on the success of his prize-winning story collection “Night of the Living Rez” with a poignant first novel that explores the charged question of what constitutes identity — family or tribe? “Fire Exit” is narrated by a white man named Charles, who lives across the river from […]
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Trinity Church’s Annual Strawberry Festival returns on June 15
Trinity Chruch’s Strawberry Fest is back! The event is scheduled to take place outdoors at Trinity Church on Saturday, June 15, 2024, from 11 am to 5 pm. There will be homemade strawberry shortcakes, fresh-squeezed lemonade, and strawberries by the carton for sale. “Join us for fresh Strawberry shortcakes with Chantilly whipped cream, freshly squeezed […]
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Senator Reed traveling to Normandy for D-Day Remembrance
In honor of the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Senator Jack Reed (D-R.I.) will travel to Normandy, France, to participate in remembrance ceremonies and events. D-Day was the largest amphibious invasion in military history that took place in 1944. The invasion was carried out by Allied forces that included over 5,000 ships and 13,000 […]
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Salve Regina offers a new online master’s degree to build expertise in high-purpose leadership
Salve Regina University announces a new online graduate program designed for individuals who seek to broaden their expertise in strategic management, organizational culture, sustainable business, and analytical decision-making. The 10-course master’s degree program in Organizational Transformation and Leadership will be offered this fall and can be completed in 12 months. Salve, a mission-driven institution focusing on five […]
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Aquidneck Community Table will host its annual ‘Summer Bounty Bash’ on June 18
Aquidneck Community Table (ACT), a leading voice and actor in Newport County on local food promotion and access, will host its annual Summer Bounty Bash on Tuesday, June 18, from 6 pm to 9 pm at Stoneacre Garden. The event celebrates Aquidneck Island’s unique foodie culture and includes complimentary tastings from local makers and growers […]
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New Assistant U.S. Attorney joins Rhode Island office
The U.S. Attorney’s Office has a new assistant U.S. attorney for the District of Rhode Island, the office announced in a news release on Monday. Rachna Vyas will join the office in the Civil Division, where she will focus on “complex, white collar matters with a particular emphasis on health care fraud cases related to […]
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What Sold: A look at 13 home sales across Newport County (May 27 – 31)
In the local real estate market here in Newport County, a prevailing trend of limited available inventory has created a challenging landscape for house hunters who are actively engaged in the home-buying process. As the Spring market gains momentum, Newport County buyers are confronted with a scarcity of properties, making the search for the ideal […]
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What’s Up This Week in Newport: June 3 – 9
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport, Rhode Island this week. This story will be updated throughout the week as we learn of events, meetings, and listings, so please check back often. Do you have something to add to this list or an upcoming roundup? Email ryan@whatsupnewp.com. Cruise Ship Schedule […]
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Climate solution: Massachusetts town experiments with community heating and cooling
By ISABELLA O’MALLEY Associated Press Jennifer and Eric Mauchan live in a Cape Cod-style house in Framingham, Massachusetts that they’ve been cooling with five air conditioners. In the summer, the electric bill for the 2,600-square-foot home can be $200. In the winter, heating with natural gas is often more than $300 a month, even with […]
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Best-performing Rhode Island stocks last week
Stacker compiled a list of the best-performing stocks in Rhode Island last week using data from IEX Cloud. Stocks are ranked by the highest percent price change from May 24 to May 31. Stocks headquartered in Rhode Island, listed on the Russell 3000 membership list, and a market cap over $5.0 billion on April 14th […]
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Bike and stroll Newport’s famed Ocean Drive without cars on June 8
Gather family, friends, and neighbors for three hours of coastal fun – minus the cars. Elliot’s Ride for Everyone is for all ages, styles, mobilities, numbers of wheels, and number of legs – yes, leashed pets are welcome! Elliot’s Ride is presented by Bike Newport, and is sponsored by Newport Craft Brewing. The 3.5 miles […]
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Portsmouth Community playground is open
June 1st was a really good day for the children and families of Aquidneck Island. The entire community gathered on Turnpike Avenue to celebrate the Four Hearts Foundation as they opened their new inclusive and adaptive playground. Kateri Chappell Buerman, who has led the Four Hearts Foundation for two years , raising over $800,000 for […]
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St. Francis Yacht Club claims Women’s 2v2 Team Race Title
Newport, R.I. — Courtesy of an unblemished 9-0 performance on Saturday, the St. Francis Yacht Club team went into the second and final day of the Women’s 2v2 Team Race with a two-point cushion over second place. But any notion that the West Coast team could coast through today’s five-team Gold Round Robin was squashed in […]
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Salve Regina University baseball team defeats the University of Wisconsin Whitewater in NCAA Division III College World Series
EASTLAKE, Ohio (Saturday, June 1, 2024) – Salve Regina University sophomore All-American pitcher Sean Mulligan (Verona, N.J.) completed a nine-inning masterpiece for the eighth shutout of the season for the Seahawks, 2-0, over the Warhawks of the University of Wisconsin Whitewater in the final game of day two at the 2024 NCAA Division III National Championships. The Seahawks (40-8) win […]
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Obituary: Linda G. Gordon
Linda G. Gordon, 83 of Newport, RI, died on May 29, 2024, after a short battle with acute myeloid leukemia. She was the wife of the late David S. Gordon, former Newport mayor. Linda and David moved to Newport from New York City about 40 years ago and immediately embraced the city and the community. […]
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Conanicut Island Sailing Foundation offers community sailing opportunities in Jamestown
New this summer, Conanicut Island Sailing Foundation (CISF) is offering community boating lessons and bay adventures geared towards adults. The foundation is traditionally involved in youth programming out of Fort Getty; STEM classes, coastal camps, youth sailing, and after-school programs all make up their robust offerings for Jamestown’s kids and teens. “There’s a really strong […]
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Newport’s Spring Park celebrates its grand opening
Newport’s new Spring Park celebrated its grand opening on June 1 with a gathering of Newport and Rhode Island officials, as well as committees and project managers that were involved with the site’s conception, design, and protection. The park is situated at the corner of Touro and Spring Street, in front of the Loeb Visitors […]
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Enmanuel Valdez hits 2 homers as Red Sox beat Tigers 6-3 for another win in City Connect uniforms
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Enmanuel Valdez homered twice for his first career multihomer game and drove in three runs to power the Boston Red Sox past the Detroit Tigers 6-3 on Saturday. The Red Sox improved to 32-9 — and 17-5 in the past two years — wearing their City Connect […]
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James Madison rides strong pitching effort to 8-1 win over Bryant at Raleigh Regional
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Hunter Entsminger and three relievers scattered eight hits and James Madison defeated Bryant 8-1 on Saturday in an elimination game at the Raleigh Regional. James Madison (35-24) stayed alive and on Sunday will play the loser of today’s later game between regional host North Carolina State and South Carolina. Bryant (36-21) […]
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Atlantic Cup teams set sail from Newport to Portland in the second stage of the race
June 1, 2024 – Newport R.I. – The second leg of the 2024 Atlantic Cup – Newport-Portland started at 12:00 ET today in sunny skies, with an 4-5 knot northerly in a flooding tide. The starting gun was fired just off Fort Adams State Park with a collection of onlookers on land and water. The French team La Manche Évidence Nautique won the start, with Vogue Avec Un Crohn and Nestenn Enterepreurs […]
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Prudence Island Lighthouse gets new steward
A historic lighthouse on Prudence Island has been transferred to a new owner, a move that will help preserve the building’s history and enhance public safety. The Sandy Point Lighthouse was originally built in Newport Harbor in 1823 and then moved to Prudence Island in Portsmouth in 1851. It is listed on the National Register […]
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Obituary: Kelly Duda
With heavy hearts and profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Kelly (Hewitt) Duda, a treasured wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, at the age of 45, on May 30, 2024. Kelly was a creative spirit, and a cherished member of the Tiverton, Rhode Island community. She leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and […]
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$27 million in federal funding secured for major updates to the Mount Hope Bridge
From the base of the Mount Hope Bridge, U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) alongside Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) and Governor Dan McKee today highlighted $27 million in federal funding heading to Rhode Island to support much-needed improvements to the historic span connecting Bristol and Portsmouth. The funding includes $17 million from […]
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Rhode Island secures $21 million boost for Biomedical Research
The state of Rhode Island has received a significant boost to its efforts to bolster biomedical research. A $21 million federal grant has been awarded to the Rhode Island IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (RI-INBRE) to support the training of the next generation of medical professionals. The grant was awarded by the National Institutes […]
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Obituary: Muriel Doval
Muriel K. Doval, 74, of Newport, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 30, 2024. She was the wife of William M. Doval. Born in Newport, she was the daughter of David and Muriel (Brunelle) Riley. Muriel leaves her sons David W. Doval, and his wife Christine of West Warwick and Christopher M. […]