Newport schools are expected to follow the state’s lead and end mandatory masking for kids in school, according to School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain. The state’s mandate ends on March 4, and when the Newport School Committee meets next week, Jermain said she anticipates it too will vote to end mandatory masking but give the […]
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Rhode Island attorney general seeks emergency order to block utility sale
by Lisa Prevost, Energy News Network February 24, 2022 The day after Rhode Island regulators approved the proposed sale of the state’s largest gas and electricity distribution utility, Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha filed for an emergency stay of the decision pending an appeal by his office. In an appeal filed Thursday in state […]
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Update: RIPTA detours fourteen bus routes due to Winter Storm
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced at 6:45 am that fourteen routes are on detour today, Friday, February 25, 2022 due to winter weather conditions. Routes 13, 14, 18, 27, 32, 34, 55, 56, 60, 63, 64, 71, 87 and 92 are currently on detour. Riders may expect some delays on all routes due to weather conditions and are advised to use extreme caution at bus stops due to […]
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Rhode Island Foundation is offering college scholarships of up to $20,000 to promote Roger Williams’ core values
High school seniors have until Feb. 28 to apply for college scholarships of up to $20,000 a year through Carter Roger Williams Initiative at the Rhode Island Foundation. Conceived of and funded by philanthropists Letitia and the late John Carter, the program honors the principles of the state’s founding father. “Roger Williams was a complicated man, but […]
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Obituary: Manual C. Dias
Manuel C. Dias, 98, of Newport, World War II veteran, died peacefully athome on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. Born on April 21, 1923 in Fall River, MA, he was the son of the late Antone and Maria (Placid) Dias. He was the husband of Mary (Nunes) Dias to whom he was married for 69years. Manny […]
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26.9 acres of forestland in Little Compton permanently protected
The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) today announced the permanent protection of 26.9 acres of forested land in Little Compton for public recreational use, including hunting. The parcel abuts DEM’s Eight Rod Management Area, which straddles the boundary of Little Compton and Tiverton and consists of over 600 acres of forestland and farm fields. DEM […]
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What’s Up in Newport County this weekend: Feb. 25 – 27
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this weekend. This story may be updated as we learn about additional events or listings. Have an event you’d like to see added to this list or a future list? Add it to our event calendar. Note: An event or performance may change at […]
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Obituary: Dolores Ann Spencer
Dolores Ann Spencer, 80, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on February 20, 2022, in Charlton Memorial Hospital with her family by her bedside. She was the wife of Stanley A. Spencer, Jr., for 63 years. Dolores was born in Fall River, MA to the late John J. and Lydia (Feijo) Lopes. She grew up […]
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Former Rhode Island General Treasurer Anthony Solomon dies after a lengthy illness
Former Rhode Island General Treasurer Anthony Solomon, 89, who served in the position for more than 11 years, died yesterday after a lengthy illness. A lifelong resident of Providence, Anthony operated a pharmacy in Olneyville for many years before running for the state House of Representatives (11th district) in 1966. He served in the […]
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One on WUN: A conversation with Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain
With the state’s school masking mandate ending next week, will Newport’s public schools also lift the mandate? We’ll learn more today at 1:30 p.m. when School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain joins WhatsUpNewp for her monthly videocast.We’ll also learn more about the school department’s effort to cover increasing costs for its school building project – additional […]
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Governor McKee, RIDOH to host COVID-19 briefing on Wednesday
Governor Dan McKee, Rhode Island Department of Health Interim Director Dr. James McDonald, and Rhode Island Department of Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green will host a COVID-19 briefing on Wednesday at 11 am to provide an update on the State’s booster and K-12 vaccination efforts. According to Governor McKee’s office, the following individuals will be present for the briefing; Governor Dan McKeeLt. Governor […]
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Election 2022: Governor McKee announces run for reelection
Gov. Dan McKee formally announced his candidacy for governor yesterday, promising to build on leadership that has been “right-sizing a listing ship.” “The state was taking on water, that’s what that means — and it was,” McKee said. “Our economy was struggling. We were at the peak of the pandemic. We had the lowest vaccination […]
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Newport Police: Man dead, another injured following stabbing incident on Dudley Avenue (Update)
The Newport Police Department released the following update on Tuesday morning regarding an incident that left one male dead and another injured on Monday in the are of 12 Dudley Avenue in Newport. On February 21, 2022, at approximately 1547 hours, a 911 call was placed to the Newport Fire Department for two males fighting […]
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Election 2022: Governor McKee to announce run for reelection
In what is no surprise, Gov Dan McKee today is scheduled to formally announce that he’s running for reelection at 9:15 a.m. at Igus, Inc. in East Providence. McKee is expected to talk about his vision for the next four years to grow jobs, lower costs for hardworking families, support small businesses, and put money […]
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Happy Twosday! Why numbers like 2/22/22 have been too fascinating for over 2,000 years
Barry Markovsky, University of South Carolina This Feb. 22, the world hits an unprecedented milestone. It’s the date itself: 2/22/22. And this so-called “Twosday” falls on a Tuesday, no less. It’s true the number pattern stands out, impossible to miss. But does it mean anything? Judging by the thousands of commemorative products available for purchase […]
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What’s Up this week in Newport County: Feb. 21 – 27
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this week. This story may be updated as we learn about additional events or listings. Have an event you’d like to see added to this list or a future list? Add it to our event calendar. Note: An event or performance may change at […]
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Comic – Sour Grapes: Partly Cloudy
Here’s this week’s Sour Grapes, enjoy! About Tim Jones / Sour Grapes Tim Jones is the creator, artist and writer of the widely popular, self-syndicated comic strip, “SOUR GRAPES”; a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a problematic and troubled world. Sour Grapes is currently published in […]
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Comic – Claytoonz: Keep on truckin’
When it comes to lies and spreading hate and division, goon TV keeps on truckin’. If you’ve been watching Fox and the other channels your crazy uncle loves, you would have thought the brutal authoritarian regime bringing crackdowns upon its oppressed minority wasn’t China, but Canada. Right-wing TV is upset that the Canadian “Freedom” Truckers […]
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Obituary: Melvin M. Holda
Melvin M. Holda, 81, of Portsmouth, RI and Englewood, FL passed away peacefully at his RI home with his wife and two sons at his side. Mel, as he was known by friends and family, lost his courageous 2-year battle against lung cancer on January 22, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife of […]
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Obituary: Hazel M. Hyder
Hazel M. Hyder, age 89, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, joined her parents and brothers in the Kingdom of God on February 18, 2022. Hazel was born in Newport, RI to the late George and Rose (Kabbas) Hyder. Hazel graduated from St. Catherine’s Academy in 1951. At which time she took a ‘temporary’ summer job with […]
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Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo will perform at IYRS Summer Gala in July
Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo will be the featured entertainment at the 25th Annual IYRS Summer Gala on Saturday, July 9. The Summer Gala is the biggest and most important fundraiser of the year for IYRS School of Technology & Trades, a private nonprofit school. The Gala reportedly raises about 40% of their annual operating costs, […]
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Obituary: Sonya C. Perry
Mrs. Sonya Perry, age 87, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on February 17, 2022. Sonya was born in Providence, RI to Gaetano and Carmela (Gioielu) Susi. Sonya was married to John Kelly Perry, also from Providence for 70 years. Sonya and her husband loved to travel. Their travels took them to many countries, including […]
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Introducing Bellevue Boards, Broadway’s newest woman-owned business
Bellevue Boards, a new charcuterie board business owned by Newport resident Jackie Connor, opened its doors at 84 Broadway last weekend and is taking orders on bellevueboards.com. Each arrangement is handcrafted by Connor, who came to Newport as a college student at Salve Regina and just completed her MBA at the school in 2021. Jackie […]
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What’sUpNewp’s top stories this week in Newport County
Snow, tragedy, and nostalgia were among the most popular topics on What’sUpNewp this week. Here’s a look at the most-read stories from this past week, February 13 – 19, 2022. Top Stories 1 – Here’s how much snow fell across Rhode Island Feb. 13 -14 2 – Two arrested in connection to double-shooting incident, police […]
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Chopmist Charlie’s, MOOYAH Burgers, and other businesses currently for sale in Rhode Island
The latest listings on BizBuySell and LoopNet show all kinds of businesses currently for sale in Rhode Island. Reasons for selling, when provided, typically do not mention economic hardship, but more often involve the owner retiring or not having time to actively run the business. The names and locations are generally left out, but there are occasional exceptions. Here […]