Meet your new best friend, Nova – this week’s adoptable cat of the week! Nova, a seven-year-old female feline, is available for adoption at the Potter League for Animals Animal Care and Adoption Center in Middletown. “Nova is a pretty tabby girl. She knows what she likes, and what she likes are pets, wet food, […]
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What’s Up in Newport this weekend: October 27 – 29
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this weekend, Friday, October 27 through Sunday, October 29, 2023. Cruise Ships Here’s what’s remaining on the cruise ship schedule this season; Saturday, Oct. 28: Crystal Serenity Sunday, Oct. 29: Emerald Princess & Artania Monday, Oct. 30: Seven Seas Mariner WUN Stories Related To This […]
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CCRI earns designation as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense
The Community College of Rhode Island has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) through academic year 2028, completing the second step of a two-step accreditation process by the National Security Agency (NSA) that began in March. The CAE-CD designation is awarded to regionally-accredited academic institutions offering cybersecurity degrees […]
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Obituary: William A. Pierson
William A. Pierson, a devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, and highly-respected military veteran, passed away on October 17, 2023. Born on July 3, 1946, in Barre, VT, William was the son of George and Mildred Pierson. William dedicated his life to serving and protecting his country. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in […]
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Letter: Education is the foundation of the community’s future
Almost everyone has had the typical life experience of moving to a different residence or relocating to a different community. There is always an adjustment period during which we assess our new surroundings and adapt to meet the challenges of a different setting. This is the scenario that Middletown students will face down the line […]
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Potential industry slowdown in toy sales weighs on shares of Hasbro and Mattel
By MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer Hasbro’s third-quarter revenue performance missed Wall Street’s expectations and the company cut its full-year revenue outlook again as signs of a possible industry slowdown in toy sales heading into the holiday season weighs on jittery investors. Holiday shopping is traditionally a critical selling season for toy companies and can […]
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Letter: Don’t pass on the opportunity
Don’t Pass On This Opportunity Allow me to introduce myself. I am Ed Brady, Co-Chair of the Middletown School Building Committee. This Committee was formed in February of 2021. 95+ meetings, reams of research, consultations with licensed and highly regarded architects and engineers, and, the careful step-by-step analysis of different scenarios brought us to the […]
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VIDEO: A conversation with Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain
With absenteeism a major concern of schools throughout Rhode Island, Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain discusses how the school system is trying to improve attendance and turn around a poor showing by pupils in recent statewide testing when she joined What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation o nWednesday. Recent independent reports have identified […]
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Jan Brogan: Lessons from a smartphone fast
If you measure an addiction to a smartphone by the number of downloaded apps, I should probably be in rehab. I have three full pages. And that’s after bundling at least a third of them in subject folders in groups of six and nine. I so often ask Siri to set reminders and alarms for […]
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Obituary: Matilda Valles
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Matilda Valles, a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister. Matilda peacefully departed this life surrounded by the love of her children, Hilda Britto, Karen Jackson and Hilda Silvio on October 18, 2023, at her residence in Portsmouth, RI, at the age of 85. Born in […]
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How gas prices have changed in the Providence metro area in the last week
The average cost for a gallon of gasoline continues to slowly fall this week. This is the fifth week in a row that American drivers have seen prices drop. The cost of a barrel of oil, the largest input for producing gasoline, has fluctuated in recent weeks as markets show nervousness about the conflict between […]
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Obituary: Mary Catherine James
Mary C. James, 87, of Middletown, RI, formerly of West Hartford, CT, passed away on October 20, 2023. Services will be private.
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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. 13 to Oct. 20. 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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DEM announces extended closure of Mount Hope Bay Shellfishing Area due to wastewater discharge in Bristol
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) today announced an extension of the current shellfish harvesting closure in Mount Hope Bay due to an unpermitted wastewater discharge at the Mount Hope Bay pump station at the eastern end of Annawamscutt Avenue in Bristol. Shortly after 9 AM on Sunday, Oct. 22, DEM was informed that […]
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Sweet Harper seeks loving home
Meet your new best friend, Harper – this week’s adoptable dog of the week! Available for adoption at the Potter League for Animals in Middletown, Harper is a 10-month-old female mixed breed. “Meet Harper- She is a sweet girl who loves going on adventures with her family. She would prefer to be the only pet […]
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States sue Meta claiming its social platforms are addictive and harm children’s mental health
By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer Dozens of US states, including California and New York, are suing Meta Platforms Inc. for harming young people’s mental health and contributing the youth mental health crisis by knowingly and deliberately designing features on Instagram and Facebook that addict children to its platforms. A lawsuit filed by 33 states in […]
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What Sold: 24 recent sales in Newport County
The real estate market in Newport County is as diverse as the communities it serves. Last week, we saw the transfer of several properties – even with rates at the highest that they have been since 2000. While higher rates are putting some buyers on the sidelines, property sales are still active as we move […]
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RI Department of State makes Voter Turnout Tracker tool available for Special Election
Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore today announced the RI Department of State’s Voter Turnout Tracker data visualization tool is now available for the November 7, 2023 special election. The Voter Turnout Tracker allows users to easily track how many votes have been cast in every Rhode Island municipality, down to the precinct level. Users can also […]
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Obituary: Liz Prime
Elizabeth “Liz” Prime, 75, of Middletown, RI passed away peacefully at Newport Hospital with Nick, Kiley and Steve at her side. Liz was born on May 18, 1948 in Newport RI. She was the daughter of Elizabeth Mary Rooney and E. Patrick Rooney. A beloved wife of her husband Steve, Liz passed away less than […]
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Opinion | Realizing Newport’s North End potential – The next stage of the Bridge realignment
By this time next year, RIDOT will have completed the $84MM+ realignment of the Pell Bridge ramps, freeing up for sale the surplus state-owned land. I am asking the Council to consider the appointment of half a dozen state and local experts willing to volunteer their unique expertise to advise us on how to navigate […]
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Letter: Building a stronger, more connected community
Dear Editor, I recently had the opportunity to visit new school buildings in Saugus and Weymouth, Massachusetts, and the experience was truly eye-opening. It reminded me of the profound impact that modern, well-designed school facilities can have on a community. These schools were more than just places of education; they were vibrant hubs that brought […]
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International Progressive Blues Guitarist Claude Bourbon to perform at Tiverton Public Library
Ready for a unique and talented take on a wide range of musical traditions? Claude Bourbon will be performing live at the Tiverton Public Library on Wednesday, November 8th, at 6:30pm. This program is free and open to the public and will be held at the library on 34 Roosevelt Avenue, in Tiverton, RI. Claude […]
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Water main flushing to take place across Aquidneck Island Oct. 29 – Nov. 9
The City of Newport today announced that its water main flushing program in designated areas will begin during evening hours starting Sunday, October 29, 2023, and ending November 9, 2023, as part of the Newport Water Division’s (NWD) ongoing water distribution system maintenance, To minimize impacts to our customers, the City says in a press release […]
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Patriots look to build on offensive performance with some of NFL’s most generous defenses up next
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The seat under Bill Belichick isn’t as warm as it seemed just a week ago. How long that remains the case is to be determined. No, the Patriots’ 29-25 win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday didn’t save their season. At 2-5, New England is still at the bottom of the AFC East […]