The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) has graduated 19 senior naval officers from its Executive Level Operational Level of Warfare Course (ELOC), a one-week course that educates service members on the operational and tactical levels of war. The course, which is taught three times a year, is designed to prepare senior staff officers from naval […]
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Rhode Island bill would replace Coastal Resources Management Council with new Department of Coastal Resources
A bill has been introduced that would replace the existing Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) with a new Department of Coastal Resources. The legislation is currently under consideration by the State House and Senate. The legislation was sponsored by Sen. Victoria Gu and Rep. Terri Cortvriend and championed by Attorney General Peter Neronha, who has […]
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Obituary: Kathleen Bryce
Kathleen M. Bryce, 87, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died on March 26, 2024. She was the wife of Terrence (Terry) Bryce. Born in Cleveland, Ohio on March 12, 1937, she was the daughter of Charles P and Catherine (Madeja) Janki. Kathy married Terry in Cleveland, OH in 1957. Early on, she and Terry traveled the […]
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Storms bear down on New England and East Coast as severe weather persists across the US
By BRUCE SHIPKOWSKI Associated Press TOMS RIVER, N.J. (AP) — A major spring storm was expected to drop more than a foot of snow in parts of New England on Wednesday night, while heavy rains soaked the East Coast and cleanup work continued in several states wracked by tornadoes and other severe weather blamed for at least […]
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Culinary Legend Jacques Pépin to share his paintings, discuss his storied career at Providence Art Club events
Jacques Pépin has received international acclaim for his culinary artistry, but his work on canvas will be celebrated by the Providence Art Club (PAC). The Club is hosting a pop-up exhibition event with Pépin on April 19 and 20. The collaboration will include a VIP Opening Reception on April 19 from 6-8 p.m., followed by […]
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Middletown to host a workshop on recognizing anxious behaviors in children
The Middletown Outreach Department is hosting a workshop to help parents better understand and recognize anxious behaviors in their children. The presentation, titled Supporting Our Children Who Live with Anxiety, will be led by Carolyn Souza, LICSW, Clinical Director of Children’s Services at Looking Upwards Inc., on Tuesday, April 23, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 […]
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People’s Credit Union supports Thrive Outside with $500 donation
People’s Credit Union has donated $500 to Thrive Outside, a nonprofit organization that provides young people with opportunities to experience and learn about nature through outdoor activities. The donation will support Thrive Outside’s upcoming Earth Week Challenge by helping to expand projects and programs that benefit students and educators. “By implementing Outdoor Learning Zones in […]
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Quonset Business Park surpasses 14,000 jobs
Quonset Business Park has surpassed 14,000 jobs, marking the milestone of 13,000 jobs that it was created 15 months ago. “Quonset is a leading engine of economic activity and job growth and a perfect example of the economic momentum we’re seeing all across Rhode Island,” said Governor Dan McKee. “By making strategic investments in the […]
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401Gives raises $3.758 million for 597 organizations
401Gives has set a new bar as this year’s edition raised more money for more Rhode Island nonprofits than ever before. The Ocean State’s largest philanthropic effort on behalf of its nonprofit sector raised $3,758,175 million to benefit 597 different organizations. A staggering 16,557 individual donors made 24,321 gifts. “We topped every previous number – […]
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Biden and Trump win Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York and Wisconsin primaries
By JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — Voters in four states weighed in Tuesday on their parties’ presidential nominees, a largely symbolic vote now that both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have locked up the Democratic and Republican nominations. Biden and Trump easily won primaries in Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York and Wisconsin, adding to their delegate hauls […]
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Turnout cracks 5% as Rhode Island primary voters back Biden and Trump
by Nancy Lavin, Rhode Island CurrentApril 2, 2024 Rhode Island’s lackluster presidential contest fizzled to a close Tuesday, with President Joe Biden and Donald Trump declared winners by the Associated Press 10 minutes after polls closed. Both Biden and Trump have already clinched their party nominations unofficially based on delegate counts from prior states primaries […]
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RIPTA to hold public hearings on revised proposed service changes
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will hold public hearings on revised proposed service changes on Monday, April 8, in Providence and Monday, April 15, in West Warwick. RIPTA first announced proposed reductions in service statewide in February as a direct response to its driver shortage, a longstanding issue that RIPTA has been trying […]
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‘No Apologies Comedy Show’ coming to The JPT on September 26
Spectacle Live will present No Apologies Comedy Show on Thursday, September 26, at 7:30 pm. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 am at JanePickens.com or by calling 1-800-657-8774. No Apologies is a comedy show consisting of three headliners: TOM COTTER Tom Cotter is one of the funniest comedians in the world. Even before his historic finish […]
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Rhode Island Senate approves legislation to consider climate change in economic development plans
The Rhode Island Senate has approved legislation that would require the consideration of climate change and rising sea levels in economic development plans. “Our changing climate and the rising seas are a reality with profound effects on our future here in Rhode Island,” said Sen. Pamela Lauria, D-Barrington, who sponsored the legislation. “When we are […]
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Rhode Island lawmakers propose bill to improve mental health, substance abuse coverage
A new law is proposed by two Rhode Island lawmakers to address a problem they say is a result of a lack of adequate mental and substance abuse treatment coverage by health insurance. The legislation would require insurers to cover chronic or pervasive mental and substance use disorders to the same extent as they would […]
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Providence man sentenced to six years in federal prison for fentanyl trafficking
A Providence man was sentenced to six years in federal prison after pleading guilty to fentanyl trafficking charges, the office of U.S. Attorney Zachary Cunha says. Hector Diaz, 30, was accused of arranging for over half a dozen substantial-sized deliveries of fentanyl to another person between late November 2021 and November 2022, prosecutors say. The […]
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Larry Lucchino, feisty force behind retro ballpark revolution and curse-busting Red Sox, dies at 78
BOSTON (AP) — Larry Lucchino, the hard-driving force behind baseball’s retro ballpark revolution and the transformation of the Boston Red Sox from cursed losers to World Series champions, has died. He was 78. Lucchino, who was a three-time cancer survivor, died early Tuesday morning of congenital heart failure. His death was confirmed by his family […]
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Biden administration approves the nation’s eighth large offshore wind project
The Biden administration approved a new wind project off the Massachusetts coast Tuesday that is large enough it will provide more electricity than the state’s former coal-fired generating station. Avangrid’s New England Wind is the United States’ eighth large offshore wind project to be greenlit and is tied for the largest ever approved, but will […]
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Newport City Council to host FY 2025 Budget Workshops
Newport City Council will host a series of workshops on the FY 2025 Budget in April and May. Each workshop will focus on a different area of the budget. The schedule of workshops includes the following; Tuesday, April 23, at 5:30 pm: Budget Overview, General Fund, Revenues, Capital Projects, New Positions, Police. Monday, April 29, […]
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Jayson Tatum, Sam Hauser each score 25 as Celtics beat Hornets 118-104 for 11th win in 13 games
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Jayson Tatum had 25 points and 10 rebounds, Sam Hauser poured in 25 points on seven 3s and the Boston Celtics avenged an early season loss to the Charlotte Hornets with a 118-104 victory on Monday night. Kristaps Porzingis added 20 points and Derrick White […]
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Hampton Inn & Suites Newport-Middletown set to unveil completely new look this spring
Co-CEO Jeff Karam and Jamie Karam of First Bristol Corporation, partnering with Rocky Kempenaar of Kempenaar Real Estates, Inc., will soon unveil the multi-million dollar, newly updated Hampton Inn & Suites Newport-Middletown, located at 317 West Main Road, Middletown. Closed to the public since December, the renovated hotel will offer a modern coastal theme that […]
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Senate Committee to vote on bills protecting forests, banning captive hunting
The Senate Environment and Agriculture Committee will vote on two bills on Wednesday that aim to protect large forest blocks and prevent the captivity of wild and domestic animals. One of the measures, called the Act on Coasts, would require the creation of a statewide plan to protect coastal areas from erosion and flooding. The […]
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Obituary: Sally Helme
Elizabeth “Sally” Snowden Ely Helme of Middletown, Rhode Island, beloved Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Niece, Cousin and Dog Mom passed away unexpectedly on March 20, 2024 at 70 years of age. Despite an amazing career, Family was always Sally’s first priority. She was devoted, loving, kind and generous. Her warm demeanor was welcoming and caring, she […]
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Grey Sail Brewing debuts mix 12-pack for summer sipping
With warmer weather finally arriving in Rhode Island, beer maker Grey Sail Brewing has released a 12-can mix pack featuring classics like Captain’s Daughter Double IPA (8.5% ABV), Little Sister Session IPA (4.7% ABV), Flying Jenny Pale Ale (5.3%), and Sea Maiden Enchantingly Light Ale (3.9%). “At Grey Sail Brewing, we’re committed to crafting exceptional […]