Jesse DeCosta Jr., 77, of Newport, died on May 19, 2024, formally from Middletown. Born in Newport on September 19,1946, he was the son of Jesse and Anna (Silveira) DeCosta. Jesse was a 1964 graduate of Middletown High School where he excelled in his athletic skills. He played baseball and basketball, but football was his […]
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Umbrella Sky Project returns to Newport
Following a successful visit to Newport in 2023, the popular Umbrella Sky Project has returned to the Brick Market Place in Newport for the 2024 summer season. According to Discover Newport, the Umbrella Sky Project will be on display until October. Beginning June 1, Brick Market Place will host live music and special events that […]
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DEM: Seasonal shellfish area closures take effect on May 25
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) today announced that seasonal shellfish area closures will take effect at sunrise on Saturday, May 25, and will remain in place until Tuesday, October 15. Consistent with federal requirements, DEM announces changes in shellfish harvest area closures in local waters every year at this time due to potential […]
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RIPTA to operate on a holiday schedule for Memorial Day
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/holiday schedule on Memorial Day, May 27, in observance of the holiday. This schedule change will impact all regular fixed-route buses and trolleys. RIPTA offices will also be closed on Memorial Day, except the Customer Service Kiosk in the Newport Transportation Center. The agency’s Flex […]
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Rhode Island Senate approves Senator DiPalma’s bill to create Olmstead Commission
The Rhode Island Senate has approved a bill to create a commission to develop a plan to help the state comply with the Olmstead plan. A commission would be established to develop, maintain, and update a continuum of care to allow people with disabilities to receive adequate services and supports in the least restrictive environment […]
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National championship journey ends for CCRI softball in World Series consolation bracket
The Community College of Rhode Island softball team came up short in the second of two games Thursday in the 2024 NJCAA Division III World Series consolation round, ending its quest for a national championship. After losing its tournament opener Wednesday to No. 3 seed SUNY Corning Community College, 3-2, the sixth-seeded Knights rebounded Thursday […]
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Obituary: Raymond Garcia
Raymond Patrick “Gabby” Garcia Jr. It’s with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our friend and family member, Gabby Garcia of Portsmouth, RI. Gabby passed away on May 21, 2024, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by those who loved him most. Raymond was born August 17, 1959 to the late Raymond & […]
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Obituary: Ann Marie Leary
Ann Marie Leary, of Tiverton, RI, passed away at home on Friday, May 17th, 2024. She was the loving mother of Jessica (Daniel) Jackson of Middleboro, MA, and Dr. Joshua Morimoto of Cambridge, MA, and beloved daughter of Terrance Leary and the late Anna C. (Sullivan) Leary of Tiverton, RI. She is also survived by […]
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Beach weather is here and so are sharks. Scientists say it’s time to look out for great whites
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Scientists with a Boston aquarium are encouraging beachgoers to report sightings of white sharks this holiday weekend after signs of shark bites were observed on multiple marine mammals. Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer in New England, and the region has been experiencing beach weather already. That’s a […]
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Rhode Island DEM reminds boaters of safety regulations and importance of wearing a life jacket
With summer just around the corner, Rhode Islanders are being reminded of the importance of wearing a life jacket. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is joining other boating safety advocates in promoting safe and responsible boating during National Safe Boating Week. The week of May 18 is dedicated to promoting safe and […]
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Rhode Island joins antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined the US Department of Justice and 29 other states in filing an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment, which also owns Ticketmaster. The lawsuit alleges that Live Nation has been using its monopoly power in the live entertainment industry to overcharge concertgoers and artists. The lawsuit […]
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Obituary: Dorothy Joyce Williams
Dorothy Joyce Williams, 94 of Middletown, RI died peacefully on May 20, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 14, 1930 in Bridport, Dorset, England to the late George and Edith (Reid) Scantlebury. She was the wife of the late Robert R. Williams USN (Ret.). Joyce’s early years were spent in […]
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CCRI to host Next Steps Fair for adult learners
The Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) will be hosting its first Next Steps Fair on May 29 to help adult students in Rhode Island reach their educational goals. This event is free and open to all adults and will provide information on how to continue their education beyond obtaining their GED or high school […]
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Hammetts Hotel sets sail in style with a $65,000 Newport Bermuda Race Package
Downtown Newport hotspot, Hammetts Hotel, today introduced its lavish $65,000 Newport Bermuda Race Package, just in time for the highly-anticipated biennial yacht race, which sets sail from Newport, Rhode Island. “As an Official Hospitality Sponsor of the 2024 race, Hammetts extends a warm invitation to sailing aficionados and globetrotters alike, offering exclusive access to one of the most […]
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Preserve Rhode Island awards $125,000 in 17 grants to nonprofits across the state to repair historic buildings
Preserve Rhode Island (Preserve RI), partnering for a fifth year with The 1772 Foundation, awarded one-for-one matching grants totaling $125,000 to 17 nonprofit organizations maintaining historic buildings in Rhode Island. The grants, ranging in amounts from $3,000 to $9,000, will help maintain important buildings in over 10 communities across the state. Grants were provided for […]
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Newport’s Ocean Drive to close to cars, open to people biking and walking on June 8
Can you imagine Newport’s iconic “Ocean Drive” without cars? On Saturday morning, June 8th, that’s exactly what will happen as the road closes to cars and opens to people biking, rolling and strolling. It’s Bike Newport’s annual open road event “Elliot’s Ride for Everyone!” Gather your family, friends, and neighbors for three hours of coastal […]
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House Finance Committee hears Edwards legislation that would reallocate school funding to Tiverton, Middletown, and Burrillville
The House Finance Committee Tuesday heard testimony on legislation introduced by Majority Floor Manager John G. Edwards (D-Dist. 70, Tiverton) that would reallocate money to Tiverton and other communities in the 2025 budget pursuant to the state school funding formula. The resolution (2024-H 8266) would authorize the transfer of funds to the town of Tiverton, […]
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Portsmouth Historical Society Museum to open for 2024 season
The Portsmouth Historical Society Museum, Old Town Hall, and Southermost School are gearing up for the 2024 season, opening on Sunday, June 9, 2024 from 2-4 p.m. Docents, Board Members, and Town Historian Jim Garman will be on hand to guide visitors through the buildings and answer questions. The second floor of the museum will […]
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Obituary: Maxine Balaban
Maxine ‘Micki’ Abbé Israel Balaban passed away in Newport, RI, on Saturday, May 4, 2024, after a gradual decline in health. She was three months shy of 95 years old. Micki was born on July 28, 1929, to Bertram Eli Israel and Anne White Israel of Providence, RI. She was an ace student at Hope […]
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Jamestown Police remembers Officer Ryan Bourque on the 8th anniversary of his death
The Jamestown Police Department today remembers Officer Ryan Bourque on the 8th anniversary of his death. On May 23, 2016, Bourque was tragically killed by a wrong-way, impaired driver on Route 95 as Ryan traveled home from work. With a busy holiday weekend ahead, the Jamestown Police Department says in a press release that additional patrols […]
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Abreu and Wong both drive in 2 runs, Red Sox beat Rays 8-5 to complete a three-game sweep
By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Wilyer Abreu and Connor Wong both drove in two runs, Brayan Bello overcome a tough second to go six innings and the Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 8-5 on Wednesday night to complete a three-game sweep. Boston swept the Rays on the […]
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City of Newport to host information sessions on how to run for office
Are you thinking about running for office? Today, the City of Newport announced that its Canvassing Office will host a series of informational sessions for those interested in entering the race in November. The information sessions will provide aspiring candidates with an overview of how to declare and run for office, from Newport’s nonpartisan City […]
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“Story in the Public Square” wins two Telly Awards
For the eighth time in seven years, the Pell Center at Salve Regina University has been honored with two Telly Awards for “Story in the Public Square.” In this, the 45th-Annual Telly Awards, the show won bronze in the History category for its episode with historian Jeffery Veidlinger on Inter-War Pogroms and bronze in the Entertainment category for its […]
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BankNewport appoints Murray Charron, a Jamestown resident, as Vice President and Senior Commercial Loan Officer
Murray Charron, a Jamestown resident and 25-year commercial lending veteran, has been hired as vice president and senior commercial loan officer at BankNewport. Prior to joining BankNewport, Charron held the position of vice president of commercial lending at HarborOne Bank in Providence, R.I. He has held leadership positions in other retail and mortgage-based financial institutions […]
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Bruins’ braintrust says offseason priority is signing goalie Jeremy Swayman
BOSTON (AP) — Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney is ready to go with a goaltender rotation again next season – “if we can make the math work.” Sweeney said Wednesday his priority this summer is to sign goalie Jeremy Swayman to an extension, preferably avoiding the arbitration process that left the 25-year-old Alaskan embittered […]