Since the earliest colonial times, Rhode Islanders have had a reputation for idiosyncrasy, for doing things their way, especially in politics. African-heritage Rhode Islanders of the late 19th and early 20th centuries were no different. On June 6 at Rosecliff, Bard College Professor Dr. Myra Armstead will illuminate the unconventional Black politics of Newport’s Gilded […]
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Movies and TV shows casting right now in Rhode Island
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities’ Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of […]
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Rhode Island lawmakers call for reform of Coastal Resource Management Council
A group of Rhode Island lawmakers, including Attorney General Peter F. Neronha, Senator Victoria Gu, and Representative Terri Cortvriend, have called on the state to reform the Coastal Resource Management Council (CRMC) to make improvements to the way the council is run. Lawmakers say the current structure of the CRMC, which is made up of […]
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A Middletown student is representing Rhode Island in Google’s annual ‘Doodle for Google’ contest
Today, Google announced the 55 state and territory winners of its Doodle for Google contest, including a winner in Middletown, Rhode Island. In January, Google asked students across the U.S. to submit their ideas for the 16th annual Doodle for Google contest. For 2024, in celebration of Google’s 25th anniversary, they asked students to answer the prompt “My […]
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DOCNYC selection “Tomorrow, Tomorrow, Tomorrow” to screen in Jamestown with acclaimed filmmaker in attendance
newportFILM will screen the new documentary TOMORROW, TOMORROW, TOMORROW, with prolific cinematographer and filmmaker Martina Radwan on hand for a post-film talkback. Screening in partnership with the Jamestown Arts Center and presented by Discover Newport, the event will be held on Thursday, May 30th, at 6:30 pm at the Jamestown Arts Center in Jamestown. A reception prior to the film, open […]
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New York Yacht Club launches Performance Sailing Fund, awards initial six grants
The New York Yacht Club has added another facet to its diverse support of high-performance sailing with the unveiling of the Club’s Performance Sailing Fund, which has announced its first six grants. “We are so proud of the six Club members who will compete at the Paris 2024 Olympics,” says L. Jay Cross, Commodore of the […]
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Graduating seniors seek degrees in climate change and more US universities deliver
By ALEXA ST. JOHN Associated Press At 16, Katya Kondragunta has already lived through two disasters amped by climate change. First came wildfires in California in 2020. Ash and smoke forced her family to stay inside their home in the Bay Area city of Fremont, for weeks. Then they moved to Prosper, Texas, where she dealt […]
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Obituary: Patricia “Patty” Anderson
Patricia “Patty” (Pridgen) Anderson, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday May 18, 2024. Patty was a 1981 graduate from Rogers High School. While attending Roger’s she was an active member of the ROTC. She also enjoyed taking auto mechanic classes, which she shared those valuable skills learned with her children later in life. Patty […]
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Rep. Lauren Carson is running for re-election
Representative Lauren Carson today emailed supporters and constituents to announce that she is running for her sixth term in the Rhode Island House of Representatives, representing District 75 (Newport). Representative Carson, a Democrat, was first elected to the House of Representatives in November 2014 to represent District 75. She was named a Deputy Majority Leader […]
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Rhode Island awarded $21 million for biomedical research
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded a $21 million grant to support biomedical research at several academic institutions in Rhode Island. “Renewing this grant for another five years is great news for Rhode Island and great news for our researchers and scientists, who are advancing medical breakthroughs and developing new treatment options that […]
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Middletown Public Library awarded $2,000 grant by Rhode Island Genealogical Society for Yearbook Digitization Project
The Middletown Public Library is excited to announce that it has received a $2000 grant from the Rhode Island Genealogical Society to kickstart the digitization of the Middletown High School yearbook collection! This generous grant will enable the creation of a searchable database, making these treasured historical documents accessible to the public for the first […]
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Tatum scores 36, Brown hits 3 to force OT and Celtics edge Pacers 133-128 in Game 1 of East finals
BOSTON (AP) — The Celtics entered the playoffs expecting to get everyone’s best shot. The East’s top seed barely survived a tough one to open the Eastern Conference finals. Jayson Tatum scored 36 points, including 10 in overtime after Jaylen Brown’s tying 3-pointer with 6.1 seconds remaining in regulation, and Boston rallied just in time for a […]
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Duran homers and steals home as Red Sox beat Rays 5-2
By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Jarren Duran homered and stole home as the Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-2 on Tuesday night. Duran scored to make it 4-2 during a double steal with Rafael Devers in a go-ahead, two-run eighth against Jason Adam (2-1). Duran headed home […]
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Tiverton Public Library announces June programs
The Tiverton Public Library has announced its plans for June with a variety of programs for adults. With an aim to help the community participate in various activities, the library has outlined a comprehensive calendar of events. One of the highlights of the summer program is the Crochet Club, which will take place on Tuesdays […]
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Rhode Island Lottery celebrates 50th birthday with two $50,000 wins
The Rhode Island Lottery is celebrating its 50th birthday with two $50,000 wins. A Powerball ticket and an Instant Ticket won $50,000, and the Powerball ticket remains unclaimed from last night’s drawing. A woman from Newport and a man from Middletown cashed in their $50,000 “Green Cash Blast” Instant Ticket purchased from 7-Eleven, 775 Cranston […]
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Rhode Island’s Life Sciences Hub Summit draws 500+
More than 500 people attended the inaugural summit of the Rhode Island Life Science Hub on Tuesday, May 21. The event was held at the Rhode Island Convention Center with a goal of bolstering the life sciences sector in the state. “Rhode Island’s economy is ready to become a larger player in the biotechnology and […]
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Miantonomi Park Tower will be open to the public on Memorial Day
Today, the City of Newport announced that the Miantonomi Park Tower, a memorial to the Veterans of World War I, will be open to the public on Memorial Day (Monday, May 27, 2024). “Who’s ready to climb the tower? We’re happy to report that the City’s Miantonomi Park Memorial Tower will be open for climbing […]
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Otto is a bundle of love waiting to bring joy to your life
Meet your new best friend, Otto – this week’s adoptable dog of the week! Otto, a six-year-old male mixed-breed, is currently available for adoption at the Potter League for Animals in Middletown. “Say hello to Otto, the dashing gentleman with a tail that wags like no other,” the Potter League for Animals shares on its […]
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United Way invites all Rhode Islanders, local businesses to join its 2024 Equity Challenge
As part of United Way of Rhode Island’s ongoing commitment to and demonstration of diversity, equity, and inclusion, the organization is preparing to host its 2024 Equity Challenge. All Rhode Islanders, individuals, and families, as well as local businesses, organizations, and groups are invited to participate in the challenge, which is being offered at no […]
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Biden releasing 1 million barrels of gasoline from Northeast reserve in bid to lower prices at pump
By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration said Tuesday it is releasing 1 million barrels of gasoline from a Northeast reserve established after Superstorm Sandy in a bid to lower prices at the pump this summer. The sale, from storage sites in New Jersey and Maine, will be allocated in increments […]
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Obituary: William “Bill” F. Flowers
William “Bill” F. Flowers, 83, of Middletown, RI, passed away in Rhode Island Hospital on May 19, 2024. He was the husband of Patricia (McGrath) Flowers for 64 years. Born in Newport, RI, he was the son of the late Frank R. and Elvira (Botelho) Flowers. Bill was an avid basketball player when he wasn’t […]
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International Tennis Hall of Fame gears up for July induction celebrations with tribute gallery, ‘Road to Newport’ video series
Ahead of July’s induction ceremony and Hall of Fame Weekend, the International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) is kicking off celebrations for the Class of 2024 through new exhibitions and the Road to Newport video series. The Class of 2024 tribute galleries are on display starting this week in Newport at the Museum at the International Tennis Hall of […]
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Governor McKee nominates BankRI CEO for Commerce Board
William Tsonos, president and CEO of BankRI, has been nominated by Gov. Dan McKee to serve on the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation Board. The governor’s office said Tsonos, who has more than three decades of experience in the banking industry, was instrumental in pushing for the establishment of Paycheck Protection Program during the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
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Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra ends season with ‘Mozart, Motion, Mystery’
The Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra will perform at its season-ending concert on June 9, 2024, at the Sandra Feinstein Gamm Theater in Warwick. The concert, titled “ Mozart, Motion, Mystery,” will begin with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s overture to the opera “The Magic Flute.” The piece is followed by “Danzón No 2” by Mexican composer […]
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Theatre By The Sea’s 91st Season opens with ‘A Chorus Line’ on May 29
In celebration of 91 Years of Theatre By The Sea, owner and producer Bill Hanney is proud to announce the opening of the 2024 Summer Season. The season begins with the Pulitzer Prize and Tony® Award-winning musical A Chorus Line, which will be presented from May 29 – June 22, 2024. “A Chorus Line has always been one of my very favorite shows,” said Bill Hanney. “The very […]