Choosing a college is one of the most important decisions a person will make for their education, impacting everything from future earnings and employment to potential student loan debt and social circles. While every student wants to get the best education they possibly can, there are myriad considerations to take into account: location, size, diversity, […]
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Obituary: Kevin T. FitzPatrick
Kevin Teaffe FitzPatrick, 88, of Bristol, Rhode Island died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on March 23, 2024. The second of five boys born to John F. and Elizabeth FitzPatrick, he was raised in Depression-Era Boston, living first in Roslindale, and then moving to Charlestown as a young teen. After graduating from Boston […]
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Pawtucket woman charged with child abuse, assault after police arrest
A Pawtucket woman is facing assault and child abuse charges after she allegedly assaulted police officers after her arrest for child abuse in March, the Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office announced Tuesday. Yaritza Acevedo, 35, was charged with second-degree child abuse, two counts of simple assault, one count of resisting arrest, and one count of […]
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Big Bad Voodoo Daddy to perform at The JPT on May 11
After more than three decades of bringing jazz and swing music to the world, the celebrated band Big Bad Voodoo Daddy will make their way to Newport, R.I. on May 11, 2024, at the Jane Pickens Theater and Event Center (The JPT). The band, famously named after an autograph by blues legend Albert Collins, has […]
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The 2024 Newport Classical Music Festival will feature 27 concerts from July 4 – 21
Newport Classical announced today that its 2024 Newport Classical Music Festival will present 27 concerts this summer between July 4-21, 2024. The 2024 Newport Classical Music Festival will bring “timeless music for today” to The Breakers, Blithewold Mansion in Bristol, The Elms, Castle Hill Inn, Chinese Tea House, King Park, Newport Art Museum, Norman Bird […]
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French Naval Officer to discuss French literature at Portsmouth Library
Capitate de frégate Malo RAOUL, the French Naval Officer assigned to the Naval War College in Newport, will be in Portsmouth on Sunday, April 7, to share his knowledge of French literature with the community. RAOUL and his wife, Clotilde, will be delivering a talk titled “French literature and its Influence,” in English, at the […]
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Analysis: Celtics have an average victory margin that puts them in elite club
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer No team in NBA history has more wins than the Boston Celtics. No franchise has more championships than the Celtics, who are tied with the Los Angeles Lakers with 17 apiece. They built the dynasty of NBA dynasties with eight consecutive championship seasons spanning parts of the 1950s and […]
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Photo Gallery: Chris Spedding Trio with Anton Fig at Newport Colony House
Chris Spedding and his Trio appeared at the Colony House in Newport, Rhode Island, on March 22, 2024, as a part of Newport LIVE’s concert series, one of several that occur in various venues throughout the year. The straight-ahead power of this fortified rock trio belied their chronological age and shook the very foundation of […]
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Families in Massachusetts overflow shelters will have to document efforts to find a path out
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Families staying in overflow shelter sites in Massachusetts will soon have to document each month their efforts to find a path out of the overflow system, including looking for housing or a job, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced Monday. Beginning May 1, families will have to be […]
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Registration is now open for The Newport Jazz Summer Camp at Salve Regina University
The Newport Jazz Summer Camp at Salve Regina University is an exciting opportunity for high school students ages 14-18 to learn from professional musicians and music professors. This year’s camp, in partnership with the Newport Festivals Foundation, will include master performance classes focusing on jazz theory and improvisation, small ensembles, and big bands, culminating in a […]
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Obituary: The Reverend Gordon J. Stenning
The Reverend Gordon J. Stenning, 93, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away peacefully at home on March 21, 2024. Married on June 28, 1952, he was the husband of the late Barbara J. (Luther) Stenning for 68 years. Born July 9, 1930, in Providence, Rhode Island, he was the son of the late John A. Stenning […]
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Eli Young Band to play a free concert at Naval Station Newport’s Dewey Field
The Eli Young Band will perform on June 21 at Naval Station Newport’s Dewey Field in concert with Cody Bradley. The concert is free and open to patrons with base access and their escorted guests (only Military/DoD are allowed to bring guests); no tickets are needed. The Eli Young Band is a country music group […]
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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 Mar. 15 to Mar. 22. 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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Middletown Public Library to host Model Train Display
The Middletown Public Library will host a model train display on Saturday, April 27, featuring free and operating model railroads. The event will be held in the library’s meeting room, 700 West Main Road, Middletown, RI 02842, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All ages are welcome. The Little Rhody Division of the National Model […]
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Town of Middletown awarded $462,434 to replace the HVAC system and dispatch consoles at Middletown Police Station
Middletown will receive $462,434 to replace the HVAC system and the dispatch consoles at the Middletown Police Station. The funding will also be used to upgrade the station’s communications capabilities. The town also plans to purchase two new radio repeaters for regional public safety communications. The funding is part of the state’s Municipal Public Safety […]
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Obituary: Gail Cotta
Gail Cotta, 88, passed peacefully surrounded by her family on March 24, 2024. Gail was born in Newport, RI on August 9, 1935 to the late Lucy M (George) and Jack C. Brownell. She had one sister, the late Joan Ferreira. She was married on November 24, 1956 to her high school sweetheart, Ray Cotta. […]
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The siren song of Rhode Island birding
As the climate becomes milder, the first signs of spring appear: longer days, green shoots and budding flowers, and, most importantly for some Rhode Islanders, chirping birdsong. The trills and warbles are not only avian conversation starters for other birds – “My territory!” or “Mate please?” for example – but are also a siren song […]
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Flo’s Drive-In in Portsmouth opens for the season on March 28
Flo’s Drive-In in Island Park in Portsmouth will open for the 2024 season on Thursday, March 28. To kick off the season, Flo’s Drive-In will be open Thursdays through Sundays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Flo’s Clam Shack in Middletown will open for the season on Thursday, March 14. Flo’s Clam Shack expanded its […]
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Middletown Police searching for missing 17-year-old Owen Cameron
The Middletown Police Department is still looking for a 17-year-old boy who was reportedly last seen leaving his job at Anthony’s Seafood in Middletown on the night of Saturday, March 23, 2024. Owen Cameron was last seen leaving the seafood restaurant at around 7 p.m., according to police. He was wearing a navy blue Anthony’s […]
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Raul Malo: His arresting voice captivates sold-out Jane Pickens Theater
In the second of a dozen-city tour, Raul Malo dropped into the Jane Pickens Theater as part of a Showcase Live Production before a sold-out audience. Malo has been featuring Monica Rizzio as a warm-up act, inviting her for a duet at the show’s close. As the incomparable frontman of genre-defying, GRAMMY Award-winning band The […]
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Town of Bristol v. The Great White Whale: The 2024 Bristol BookFest takes on American classic “Moby Dick”
Bristol BookFest returns April 5-6 for its fourth year of enriching the East Bay community with classic literature. This year, the festival celebrates the great American novel “Moby Dick” by Herman Melville. “Moby Dick,” like any of the classics, has become synonymous with “required reading;” most people know it to be long, difficult, all about […]
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Newport Navy Choristers to perform at St. Mary’s Church on April 26
The Newport Navy Choristers, under the direction of Lori McDowell, will present “Proudly We Sing” on Friday, April 26, at 7:30 PM at St Mary’s Church. A non-profit group consisting of many active and retired military service members and their families, the chorus will perform a repertoire of patriotic and popular songs that will appeal […]
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Celebrate and explore Newport’s historic burial sites this April and May
Submitted by Lew Keen This April and May, Rhode Island will promote awareness of its historic burial sites. While events occur across the state, many can be enjoyed in the City of Newport. All events are free but may require registration, and they are listed below. The exhibit at the Newport Library provides a good […]
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April programming at Tiverton Public Library includes talks, films, and poetry
The following is a list of library programs that adults can enjoy in April. Patrons are encouraged to visit https://tivertonlibrary.org or call 401-625-6796 to learn more and to register. All Month Long One-on-One Tech Help Tech help is available to everyone, regardless of your skill level. Come with specific questions or we can just chat. There is […]