Elizabeth A. Allan, a cherished mother, sister, daughter, and grandmother, who passed away on April 6, 2024. Born in Newport, RI, on August 24, 1961, Elizabeth dedicated her life to spreading joy and kindness, especially to the children she adored. Elizabeth, known for her warm smile and contagious laughter, worked tirelessly as a bus monitor […]
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BankNewport adopts FedNow Service to enhance payment capabilities and customer experience
BankNewport announced today that it has adopted the FedNow Service to enhance its payment capabilities and modernize its customer banking experience. The FedNow Service is a real-time payment system that provides consumers and businesses with faster, easier, and more secure ways to send and receive money. The initiative is part of BankNewport’s commitment to providing […]
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Norman Bird Sanctuary and Newport Live are back with the fourth annual Summer Outdoor Concert Series
Source: Norman Bird Sanctuary Norman Bird Sanctuary and Newport Live’s hit Summer Outdoor Concert Series is returning to Aquidneck Island, bringing three unique artists to Norman Bird Sanctuary for a summer of live music. 2024 marks the fourth year of a successful collaboration between the two local non-profit organizations. “We are thrilled to partner with […]
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Sen. Ujifusa, Rep. McGaw introduce bill to protect patients from insurers’ step therapy protocols
STATE HOUSE — Sen. Linda Ujifusa and Rep. Michelle E. McGaw are sponsoring legislation to rein in so-called step therapy protocols used by health insurance companies that can delay or prevent patients from getting tests, procedures and drugs ordered by their physicians. Step therapy, also known as “fail first” therapy, is a health insurance practice […]
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Obituary: Aline Peralta
Aline Peralta, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on April 12, 2024, at the age of 83 in Newport, Rhode Island. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, she was the daughter of the late Alex and Delores (Padilla) Peralta. Throughout her life, Aline found joy in her work and was dedicated to her role at Newport […]
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New England states seek federal funding for transmission and energy storage infrastructure upgrades
A coalition of New England states is seeking federal funding to support large-scale investments in transmission and energy storage infrastructure upgrades in a bid to bolster the region’s electric grid reliability and resilience. The states – Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont – have submitted applications to the U.S. Department of Energy […]
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Rite-Solutions awarded a $10.7 million task order to support the development of electronic warfare and electronic support trainers
Middletown-based Rite-Solutions has been awarded a five-year, $10.7 million competitive Task Order from the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC), Division Newport to provide hardware and software development services for Electronic Warfare (EW) and Electronic Support (ES) elements of the Submarine Multi-Mission Team Trainer (SMMTT). The win – Rite-Solutions’ third prime contract win in as many […]
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What’s Up in Newport: Wednesday, April 17
This story was originally published as a What’sUpNewp newsletter. Sign up for our free newsletter to receive this post in your inbox every weekday morning! Good Morning! Today is Wednesday, April 17, and here’s a look at what’s up out there today; 🔥 Newport Fire Department responded to a brush fire in the area of Third Street […]
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Rhode Island FC falls 5-4 in penalties in first-ever U.S. Open Cup match
Source: Rhode Island FC A dramatic back-and-forth affair would ultimately end in defeat for Rhode Island FC on Tuesday when the club lost its first-ever Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup match to USL League One side Charlotte Independence at America Memorial Legion Stadium. Despite four debut goals and two leads from Head Coach Khano Smith’s side through […]
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Newport Fire Department responds to a multi-alarm brush fire
On Tuesday afternoon, Newport Fire Department and mutual aid responded to a brush fire on Third Street between Admiral Kalbfus Road and Van Zandt Avenue. According to the Professional Firefighters of Newport RI Local 1080 Instagram account, a third alarm was struck for the brush fire. Several local streets were closed while crews worked on […]
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In 1877, a stained-glass window depicted Jesus as Black for the first time − a scholar of visual images unpacks its history and significance
Virginia Raguin, College of the Holy Cross A stained-glass window, donated in 1877 to a church in Rhode Island, shows Jesus as a dark-skinned man. Most Western depictions portrayed him as a European, with light skin and sometimes even with blue eyes. A Black Jesus at this time was unknown. Now in the Memphis Brooks […]
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Senator Reed leads bipartisan resolution declaring April ‘Financial Literacy Month’
A bipartisan pair of senators has introduced a resolution to allocate April as Financial Literacy Month in a bid to boost financial literacy education in the U.S. Sens. Jack Reed, D-R.I., and Tim Scott, R-S.C., introduced the measure on Tuesday to recognize the importance of financial literacy in enhancing the financial well-being of individuals and […]
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Numbers player wins $35,000 using grandmother’s numbers
Source: Rhode Island Lottery A woman from New Bedford claimed seven separate winning Numbers tickets for the December 12, 2023, Midday drawing. Each ticket had a $1 4-digit straight bet winning $5,000 each, for $35,000. The winner shared that she played the numbers her late grandmother used to play, 2 7 3 1. She said […]
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Op-Ed: How the Oversight Committee has improved the lives of Rhode Islanders
Eight years ago, I was named chairwoman of the House Oversight Committee. It was a position I accepted with much excitement and, to be honest, just a little bit of trepidation. Unlike other standing committees, whose job it is to vet and approve legislation, no bills come out of the Oversight Committee. Rather, it’s our […]
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Obituary: James L. Hurst
James L. Hurst, 80 of Middletown, RI passed away at his home on April 15, 2024 with his family. He was the beloved husband of Ingrid E. (Faijersson) Hurst for 56 years. Born and raised in Geneva, Ohio, he was the son of the late Clifford L. and Mable “Peg” (Thiel) Hurst. In addition to […]
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The Biden administration recruits 15 states to help enforce airline consumer laws
The Biden administration is enlisting the help of officials in 15 states to enforce consumer-protection laws covering airline travelers, a power that by law is limited to the federal government. The U.S. Department of Transportation said Tuesday that the states, which include California, New York and Illinois, will help ensure that government enforcement activities keep up […]
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RIDOT reminds drivers to slow down and move over for work zones and first responders
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) wants to remind drivers of the importance of slowing down and moving over when approaching work zones and first responders. This week is National Work Zone Awareness Week, and RIDOT is urging drivers to pay attention to their surroundings and adjust their driving habits when approaching traffic signs, […]
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CCRI’s Newport Campus to host a free FAFSA event to assist new and returning students with filing for Financial Aid
Source: CCRI In response to the U.S. Department of Education’s bumpy rollout of the revamped Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) is hosting several free, in-person FAFSA completion assistance events, including at the Newport Campus and Conexion Latina: 2-6 pm, Thursday, April 18: Newport Campus 3-6 pm, […]
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The America’s Cup Hall of Fame to induct Josh Belsky, Bob Fisher, Kevin Shoebridge, and Juan Vila
Source: America’s Cup Hall of Fame The Herreshoff Marine Museum / America’s Cup Hall of Fame welcomes Josh Belsky, Bob Fisher, Kevin Shoebridge, and Juan Vila as Class of 2024 inductees of the America’s Cup Hall of Fame. They will be honored on October 14, 2024, at the America’s Cup Hall of Fame Induction gala at the Maritime Museum of Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain. […]
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Al Stewart coming to The JPT on August 23
Spectacle Live will present Al Stewart on Friday, August 23, at 8 pm at The JPT Film & Event Center. After Al Stewart’s US tour in 2019 with his band The Empty Pockets, he spent most of 2020 and 2021 sidelined due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But in 2022, he returned full force with a […]
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How gas prices have changed in Providence in the last week
Gasoline prices continue to rise, up around 4 cents per gallon from the previous week. As of Monday, April 15, drivers across the United States are now paying an average of $3.63 per gallon. Demand for gasoline generally rises during the spring all the way through Memorial Day. This, combined with recent tensions in the […]
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Recap: Middletown Town Council meeting on April 15
The Middletown Town Council covered a lot of ground during its meeting on Monday, April 15. The Town of Middletown provided the below notes on some of the actions; When: Monday night. Where: Middletown Town Hall, 350 East Main Road. Absent: None. Of note: After a lengthy discussion, a council majority voted to ask the Rhode Island Department […]
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What’s Up in Newport: Tuesday, April 16
This story was originally published as a What’sUpNewp newsletter. Sign up for our free newsletter to receive this post in your inbox every weekday morning! Good Morning! Today is Tuesday, April 16. 🍦 Ben & Jerry’s is throwing its annual Free Cone Day celebration today! This year, the Scoop Shop located on Thames Street is […]
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Four Guatemalan men are facing federal charges for alleged theft and resale of products from Home Depot and Kohls
Four Guatemalan men are facing federal charges at federal court in Providence for allegedly stealing and reselling thousands of dollars worth of products from Home Depot and Kohls stores across multiple states. 33-year-old Marvin Estuardo Morales De Paz, 24-year-old Abraham Dayger-Enrique, 30-year-old Sebastian Lajuj-Soloman, and 31-year-old Jonathan Josue Amperez-Perez, are facing federal charges for allegedly […]
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Many Middletown residents and businesses can expect a 2% tax increase in Fiscal 2025
Source: Town of Middletown Many Middletown residents and business owners are looking at 2 percent increase in their Fiscal 2025 tax bills. According to proposed figures rolled out for the first time Monday night to the Town Council, the median homeowner can expect to pay $100 more in taxes in the upcoming fiscal year compared […]