EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A Florida motorist accused of firing shots at an East Providence home before leading officers on a wild pursuit in Rhode Island last week appeared in court Monday. More than 1,000 rounds of ammunition were recovered from the black Nissan Armada, and several guns were also found in a backpack discarded along […]
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Newport City Council will host a workshop to discuss 2024 Legislative Priorities
Newport City Council will host a City Council Workshop on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, to discuss “Council Legislative Priorities For 2024”. The meeting, scheduled to begin at 4 pm, will take place in the Council Chambers at Newport City Hall. The meeting is open to the public.
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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 Nov. 24 to Dec. 1. 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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Consul general of France visits URI to recognize faculty and France-URI connections
The U.S.-French relationship has long been positif, since Lafayette visited Rhode Island, and the French government sent a statue across the sea to recognize shared connections. That well-established connection between countries was celebrated recently at the University of Rhode Island, marking continuing collaborations across borders. A delegation from France visited the University of Rhode Island […]
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Obituary: Suzanne Reardon
On Monday evening, November 27th, 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida, Suzanne Reardon, 78, peacefully passed away with her girls by her side. She was a Fifth Ward native of Newport, Rhode Island, and enjoyed living between Newport, Maryland, and Florida throughout her life. Sue was a lifelong teacher and administrator. After achieving her degree at Salve […]
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How gas prices have changed in Providence in the last week
Gas prices have fallen for 11 straight weeks, pushing the U.S. national average down to just over $3.20. There is a chance that “the national average still could fall to $2.99 per gallon by the end of the year,” GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Haan said in a statement Monday. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting […]
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What Sold in Newport County: A recap of recent real estate transactions
Newport County continues to be one of the more vibrant hubs for real estate activity in the state, and our community saw 16 homes change hands in the past week based on information sourced from the Rhode Island MLS database. Here’s a closer look at the properties that recently found new owners: CLICK HERE TO […]
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Obituary: Constance “Connie” Sullivan McAuliffe
Constance “Connie” Sullivan McAuliffe was born in Newport, RI on September 1, 1932, to Cornelius and Catherine (Fagan) Sullivan, and passed peacefully on November 29, 2023, at the age of 91. Connie worked at St. Clare Newport for 25 years as an Activities Assistant until her retirement, while also serving as a hair stylist for […]
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Rhode Island Road Report: Dec. 2 – 9
Here are the weekly road construction reports from the Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority (RITBA) and Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT). All schedules are weather-dependent. Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority December 3 – 9, 2023 Newport Claiborne Pell BridgeUpcoming improvements in the roadway between the old toll plaza and the bridge, which are […]
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Rite-Solutions receives HIRE Vets Medallion Award 2023
Middletown-based Rite-Solutions recently received the Platinum HIRE Vets Medallion Award for 2023. The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing (HIRE) American Military Veterans Act of 2017 established the HIRE Vets Medallion Program, which recognizes employers that recruit, hire, retain, and develop veterans. Applications are reviewed annually, and award recipients are notified at a time to […]
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New England stone walls lie at the intersection of history, archaeology, ecology and geoscience, and deserve a science of their own
Robert M. Thorson, University of Connecticut The abandoned fieldstone walls of New England are every bit as iconic to the region as lobster pots, town greens, sap buckets and fall foliage. They seem to be everywhere – a latticework of dry, lichen-crusted stone ridges separating a patchwork of otherwise moist soils. Stone walls can be […]
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Singing For Shelter: Local musicians to raise funds to support the area’s homeless shelters
Submitted by Mark Gorman The 16th annual Singing For Shelter, an acoustic concert for the benefit of Lucy’s Hearth and The McKinney Shelter, will be held on Thursday, December 7 at Channing Church, 135 Pelham Street, Newport. Doors open at 6:30 pm, and music starts at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased […]
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What’s Up in Newport: Monday, December 4
Today is Monday, December 4, 2023. 🎉 To celebrate its 43rd Anniversary, Brick Alley Pub is offering 50% off nacho platters today (dine-in only with beverage purchase). Read More → In celebration of its 43rd Anniversary, Brick Alley Pub will offer 50% off all nachos on December 4. 🏈 Cameron Dicker made a pair of […]
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Analysis: Patriots’ problems are bigger than quarterback, blame starts with Bill Belichick
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. For more On Football analysis, head here. ___ The Patriot Way has lost its direction. Robert Kraft’s once-proud franchise is a disaster and Bill Belichick can’t fix it because he contributed to the mess. The New […]
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Letter: My take on “the great awakening” meeting
To the Editor, The special Town Council meeting on November 30th was held at the Portsmouth High School and was well attended because the agenda items were the Transfer Station and the proposed roundabout at East Main Road and Turnpike. Since the proposed roundabout took most of the time, the Transfer Station item was tabled. […]
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Federal Reserve: New England salaries growing faster than inflation
Salaries in New England are growing faster than inflation for the second consecutive quarter, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston’s latest report on New England’s economic conditions. Meanwhile, the report also shows a shrinking New England labor force, signaling “a persistent worker shortage in the region.” The report shows a dramatic difference in […]
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Davis, Hyman help Rhode Island women upset No. 25 Princeton 60-58
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Dee Dee Davis scored 21 points and Teisha Hyman hit the tie-breaking bucket with 33 seconds to play, lifting Rhode Island to a 60-58 win over No. 25 Princeton on Sunday. Neither team had a double-figure lead or led by more than three in the fourth quarter until Sophie Phillips followed […]
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Obituary: Lillian Rarity Hargrove
Lillian Rarity Hargrove, 92, died December 1, 2023 in Newport, RI. She was born in Glen Cove, NY on 12/13/1930, the daughter of the late David and Madeline (Newman) Rarity. She was the former wife of the late Roger E. Hargrove. Mrs. Hargrove was a graduate of Rogers High School, class of 1949 and the […]
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In celebration of its 43rd Anniversary, Brick Alley Pub will offer 50% off all nachos on December 4
Mark your calendars; this year’s installment of Brick Alley Pub’s Nacho Day returns on Monday, December 4, 2023. To celebrate their 43rd Anniversary, they are rolling back their nacho platter prices to 50% off (dine-in only with beverage purchase). Brick Ally Pub shared the following details in an email to customers on Friday, December 2, […]
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Salve Regina defeats Old Westbury, 77-56
Junior captain Declan Walmsley’s (Franklin, Mass.) game-high 20 points led Salve Regina University men’s basketball to a 77-56 win over visiting SUNY Old Westbury in non-league action at the Rodgers Recreation Center on Saturday afternoon. Walsmley netted 8-of-12 from the floor including 4-of-6 on 3-pointers. The Seahawks (5-3) led by as many as 26 points in the second half (6:12 […]
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Obituary: Bradley Joseph Mello
Bradley Joseph Mello, 74, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on November 28, 2023 at Newport Hospital after a long illness. A lifelong resident of Portsmouth, he was the son of the late Manuel and Marion (Medeiros) Mello. Brad graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1969 where he was a star player on the basketball […]
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Newport Salvation Army invites the public to Adopt A Kettle this holiday season
The Newport Salvation Army has introduced a program inviting any community-spirited individual, family, or company team to Adopt A Kettle this holiday season. It’s a small commitment: staff a kettle for just two hours at the location of your choice … and make a meaningful contribution to your local community, where all funds collected remain […]
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Newport Police launch a coyote reporting tool
Newport residents are now able to report coyote sightings and encounters directly from their mobile devices through the City’s 311 ReportIt! Newport app. “With an established population spread across Aquidneck Island, coyote sightings are inevitable throughout Newport,” the City of Newport shares in a press release. “In an effort to better track and respond to […]
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Newport resident in the running for ‘Powerball First Millionaire of the Year’ on Dick Clark’s New Years Rockin’ Eve
A Newport resident is among five finalists who have the chance to win the $1 million grand prize in the “Powerball First Millionaire of the Year” promotion. POWERBALL® and Dick Clark Productions revealed today that Finton Wallace of Newport, Rhode Island, and four other lucky contestants are in the running for the annual promotion that […]
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RIDOT to permanently close old Downtown Newport exit on Dec. 8
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today announced that it will permanently close the old Downtown Newport exit on Route 138 East coming into Aquidneck Island from the Pell Bridge during the evening of Friday, December 8. With its closure, all traffic will use the new ramp system to access Downtown Newport. The new […]