By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press Democrat Gabe Amo defeated Republican Gerry Leonard to win Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District seat Tuesday, becoming the state’s first Black candidate elected to Congress. Amo, the son of Ghanaian and Liberian immigrants who once worked as a White House aide, succeeds former Democratic Rep. David Cicilline, who stepped down this […]
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Voters support most school building projects
Voters in six Rhode Island school districts today approved millions of dollars in school building projects, with only voters in North Kingstown rejecting a $222 million bond that would have funded building a new middle school. In Middletown, voters barely approved a $190 million school bond by a vote of slightly more than 100 votes. […]
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2023 General Election Results: Representative in Congress District 1 and Middletown School Bond
Unofficial results will begin to display after the polls close on November 7, 2023 at 8:00 PM. Updates will occur every 5-10 minutes as new data becomes available. 2023 General Election – Statewide Summary Unofficial results: Updated November 07, 2023 09:24 PM 95 of 96 polling places reporting (98%) Representative in Congress District 1 CandidateTotal votesPctGabriel […]
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65th U.S. Secretary of the Navy John Francis Lehman, Jr. receives Naval War College Foundation 2023 Sentinel of the Sea Award
The Honorable John Francis Lehman, Jr., the 65th U.S. Secretary of the Navy, received the Naval War College Foundation’s (NWCF) Sentinel of the Sea Award in recognition of his meritorious conduct, self-sacrifice, vigilance, and dedicated service to the Nation. Naval War College Foundation Chairman Daniel E. Holland III presented the award on Friday, November 3, […]
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Obituary: Patricia LeMay
Mourning the passing of Patricia LeMay of Newport, RI on Sunday, Oct. 22nd. Mother of 2 sons, Seth and Stephen, and devoted wife of Albert LeMay. She was 88 years old. She met her future husband Albert while they both worked at Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Providence, RI. She was a dance instructor. Patricia […]
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Meet Rocky, the lovable senior pup with a heart of gold
Meet your new best friend, Rocky – this week’s adoptable dog of the week! Available for adoption from the Potter League for animals, Rocky is an 8-year-old male mixed-breed. “Meet Rocky, the lovable senior pup with a heart of gold! Despite his age, Rocky’s playful spirit shines bright, and his affectionate nature knows no bounds,” […]
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Portsmouth man claims $50,000 Powerball ticket
The hunt is over! Rhode Island Lottery today announced that the $50,000 Powerball prize set to expire in approximately one month was claimed by a man from Portsmouth. The Rhode Island Lottery issued a release towards the end of October in an effort to find the winner. The winning ticket was purchased on December 3, 2022, at Neon Marketplace, […]
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Aquidneck Land Trust conserves 2.5-acre wetlands property in Portsmouth
The Aquidneck Land Trust (“ALT”) has announced the conservation of a 2.5-acre wetlands property, the “Sullivan Preserve,” on Portsmouth’s northwest shore. The parcel is adjacent to the Wood-Estabrook Preserve, another 5-acre property donated to ALT earlier in the year. The Sullivan Preserve is a part of a larger 44-acre marsh and beach. A CRMC-designated path […]
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Kenny Chesney will return to Gillette Stadium on August 23, 2024
Kenny Chesney knows how to throw the summer into high gear. Having spent last spring and early summer with his taking-it-to-the-roots I Go Back 2023 Tour of those arenas and markets where he rose to major headlining status, the only country artist to be on Billboard’s Top 10 Touring Artists of the Last 25 Years for the past 14 years […]
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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 Oct. 27 to Nov. 3. 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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Obituary: Gary P. Rose
Gary P. Rose, 64, of Tiverton, died unexpectedly, Saturday October 28, 2023, in St. Anne’s Hospital. He was the husband of Carrie B. (Garcia) Rose. Born in Newport, he was the son of the late Victor and Elizabeth Marie (Lima) Rose Jr.Besides his wife Carrie, he leaves their children Christopher Rose and Annie Rose, as […]
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BankRI’s ‘Holiday Giving Tree’ gift program returns to brighten season for local kids
A long-running holiday program to benefit kids across the Ocean State has kicked off, and Bank Rhode Island (BankRI) is hoping it’ll lead to the biggest year yet. The Bank recently began its 26th annual Holiday Giving Tree program – an effort that collects gifts for underprivileged children served by local nonprofits. All twenty-one of […]
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Newport Illuminated Boat Parade returns on Nov. 24
Newport is sailing into the most wonderful time of the year with the Annual Newport Illuminated Boat Parade set to return on Friday, November 24th, at 6:00 p.m. Discover Newport, organizer and a sponsor of the event, says in a press release that spectators can view the dazzling display of nautical holiday spirit from many points […]
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Holiday Sparkle returning to the Newport Mansions
The Preservation Society of Newport County today announced that it won’t be long before visitors to The Breakers are strolling a half-mile outdoor path of glittering lights and colorful displays as holiday music fills the evening air. For the fourth straight year, “Sparkling Lights at The Breakers” will cast a warm glow over the 13-acre […]
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R.I. Board of Elections releases November 7 Special Election tabulation process and timeline overview
To better help Rhode Islanders understand the vote tallying and public results reporting process, the Rhode Island Board of Elections has released the following timeline: November 7thPolling PlaceThese are ballots cast in-person at polling places on November 7th, encrypted, and securely transmitted from the polling place to the Board of Elections when polls close. These […]
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Governor McKee launches Institute for Cybersecurity & Emerging Technologies at Rhode Island College
Governor Dan McKee was today joined by Lt. Governor Matos, former Congressman Jim Langevin, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Director Jen Easterly, Rhode Island College President Jack Warner, General Assembly leadership and other elected leaders for the launch of the Institute for Cybersecurity and Emerging Technologies at RIC. “The Institute for Cybersecurity & Emerging […]
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Short-term rental commission to meet Wednesday
STATE HOUSE – The special legislative commission studying the economic and social effects of the short-term rental industry will meet Wednesday for overviews of the short-term rental industry as it relates to municipalities. The Special Legislative Commission to Review and Provide Recommendations for Policies that Deal with Numerous Economic and Social Short-Term Rentals Issues will […]
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Newport Gulls announce 6th Hall of Fame class
Since 2001, countless collegiate student-athletes and team personnel have Raised the Bar and created the most successful franchise in New England Collegiate Baseball League history. In 2010 the Newport Gulls Board of Directors formed and instituted an organizational Hall of Fame to honor those players, coaches, and special contributors who had an exceptional year(s) on […]
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Newport County Real Estate Report: A look at what homes sold Oct. 30 – Nov. 3
The real estate market is constantly changing and there are a lot of narratives about “When is the right time to buy?”, “When is the right time to sell?”, amongst others. The reality is that life is constantly changing and that there will always be people who are looking to move. Whether it’s a marriage, […]
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Child & Family’s 40th Annual Taste of Newport was a great success
Child & Family would like to thank their Community Partners, Tasting Station Partners, silent auction item donors, and everyone else who contributed to the success of their 40th Annual Taste of Newport held on Sunday, October 29, 2023. The agency, which provides programs and services for vulnerable children, families, and older adults throughout Rhode Island, exceeded its […]
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Obituary: Doris J. Silvia
Doris J. (Costa) Silvia, of Portsmouth, passed away at home on October 20, 2023.She was the wife of Ronald S. Silvia. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late William and Rita (Santos) Costa. Doris had worked for the Lobster Pot in Bristol and Moulin Rouge in Tiverton.Outside of her work, Doris […]
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Obituary: Jean Catherine Winthrop
Jean Catherine Winthrop, a beloved member of the Newport community, passed away on November 1, 2023, at the age of 68. Born on October 12, 1955, in Newport, Rhode Island, Jean was a vibrant soul who embraced life with a contagious enthusiasm. Jean dedicated herself to the service industry as a bartender and waitress for […]
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Voters consider school-building projects of more than a billion dollars
While much of the attention on election day – Tuesday – will be on the first Congressional District race, it’s more than a billion dollars in school-building proposals that are the focus of communities, from Lincoln to Middletown. In the Congressional race, Democrat Greg Amo and Republican Gerry Leonard are vying to replace David Cicilline, […]
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Recap: This week’s most-read stories on What’sUpNewp
The following are the most-read What’sUpNewp stories for Oct. 29 – Nov. 4