Carl E. Petersen USN (Ret), age 96, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2022 at home with his daughter by his side. He was the husband of the late Helen (Aguiar) Petersen. Carl was born in Omaha, Nebraska to Carl and Alice (Green) Petersen. He grew up in Mason City and enlisted […]
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Newport Area Career and Technical Center to host an event for eight and ninth-graders and their families on Jan. 12
The Newport Area Career and Technical Center is reaching out to eighth and ninth graders and their families in the seven communities it serves, to introduce them to the nine programs it offers. NACTC is holding an event on January 12 from 6 pm – 7:30 pm at the Rogers High School Auditorium, 15 Wickham […]
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Obituary: Dale Albert Suomela
Dale Suomela, age 88, of Portsmouth, RI passed away on January 3 due to complications from COVID-19 pneumonia with his loving children by his side. Beloved son of Uno and Ida Suomela of Flint/Charlevoix, MI and brother to Neil (Sally) Suomela of Charlevoix; and brother in law to Bonnie Jean (William) Steffens of Petoskey, MI […]
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Obituary: Charles Robert Walsh
Charles “Charlie” Robert Walsh, 86, of Tiverton, RI passed away on December 30, 2021 from COVID complications at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Judith E. (Gotham) Walsh for 44 years. Mr. Walsh leaves behind his wife Judith, his son Charles Jr. (Stephanie) and his daughter Merritt. He is survived by granddaughters Elianna […]
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Pfizer booster doses now available at 5 months after primary series, additional primary dose for certain immunocompromised children
In alignment with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Rhode Island is now making Pfizer booster doses available to people who completed a primary series of Pfizer vaccine five months ago. Previously, people who completed a primary series of Pfizer vaccine needed to wait at least six months. The booster interval recommendations for […]
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National Weather Service: 4-6″ of snow is possible for most of Rhode Island on Friday
Just in from the US National Weather Service Boston MA; “[Accumulating Snow Potential for Late Thursday Night into Friday?] A lot remains unclear regarding a potential storm that may bring accumulating snow to Southern New England late Thursday & Fri. First estimate of expected snow accumulations is attached. These amounts are subject to further adjustment.” […]
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General Assembly overrides veto of bill to register all short-term rentals offered by third-party hosting platforms
The General Assembly today voted to override the governor’s veto of legislation sponsored by Rep. Lauren H. Carson (D-Dist. 75, Newport) and Sen. Dawn Euer (D-Dist. 13, Newport, Jamestown) to require every short-term rental property listed for rent on the website of any third-party hosting platform that conducts business in Rhode Island to be registered […]
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Sour Grapes: Mid-Life Crisis
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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Rhode Island Legislators return to State House on Tuesday
The House and the Senate will return to session Tuesday at the State House to finish up several matters from the 2021 session and begin the 2022 session. Both the House and the Senate are scheduled to meet Tuesday, Jan. 4, at 2 p.m. in their respective chambers on the second floor of the State House. […]
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TPG Hotels, Resorts & Marina acquires Conanicut Marina and Taylor Point Boat Yard
TPG Hotels, Resorts & Marinas today announced the acquisition of Conanicut Marina and the Taylor Point Boat Yard, both located in Jamestown, RI. “Conanicut Marina and Taylor Point Boatyard are tremendous additions to our growing marina portfolio and are prime examples of the types of properties we seek to acquire,” said Robert Leven, Chief Investment […]
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Obituary: Christopher Harold Perry
Christopher Harold Perry, 73, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away in his sleep on December 26, 2021, at home surrounded by his loving family. Christopher was born, September 12, 1948, in Newport to the late Arthur and Doris (Holding) Perry. He graduated from Rogers High School ’66 and went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree […]
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Just My Opinion: What’s ahead in 2022
It seems like everyone, at least in the media, is doing its top lists at this time of year – top stories of the past year, people to watch, people who we watched, stories we expect to dominate in 2022, or is that 2020 too. No, No, No, please. We had enough of 2020 for […]
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Obituary: Stephen Christopher Gautie
Mr. Stephen Gautie, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island passed away Monday, December 27, 2021 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 68 years young and leaves behind his wife of 43 years, Linda Ann (Morley) Gautie. Stephen was born in Schenectady, New York and was preceded in death by […]
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Obituary: C. Wayne Craft
C. Wayne Craft, 80, of Newport, RI, passed away at Newport Hospital on December 29, 2021, after a brief illness. Born in Kingston, NY, to Charles and Ruth (Bergdoll) Craft, Wayne spent most of his life in the New York Hudson Valley, where he met and married the love of his life, Carol (Vanasco) Craft, […]
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Three big Powerball drawings to be held on New Year’s
There are three big Powerball drawings to be held on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, according to the Rhode Island Lottery. The Rhode Island Lottery says that it will hold a special $22,000 second-chance drawing to ring in 2022 on New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2021. Today is the last day to enter Powerball tickets at the Rhode […]
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Obituary: Michael Gama
Michael Joseph Gama, a retired Narragansett Police Officer, current resident of Miami Florida and long time Resident of Southern Rhode Island, passed away in the early morning of December 7th, 2021; he was in the loving presence of his wife, father, sister, and three children. Michael is survived by his father, Joseph Gama; his wife […]
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Obituary: Paul D. Napolitano
Paul D. Napolitano 69, passed away on December 18, 2021 at the Lahey Clinic, Boston, MA.He was born in Norfolk, VA. He was predeceased by his parents and brother, Tony Napolitano, Mary (Trainor) Napolitano, and John (Jack) Napolitano. He also leaves behind his sister-in-law Jeanne-Marie Napolitano, niece, Tracey, and nephews, Sean, Michael, and Joseph Napolitano. […]
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Obituary: Irene Thomassina (Pitchford) Weston
Irene “Renie” Thomassina (Pitchford) Weston, 85, of Newport, RI, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2021, at St. Clare Home Newport. Irene was born in Harlem, New York City, NY to the late Thomas H. and Gladys (Dixon) Pitchford on August 17, 1936. She grew up in Newport. Irene is survived by her children, Donna […]
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Governor McKee, RI Department of Health to host COVID-19 Briefing on Thursday
Governor Dan McKee and Rhode Island Department of Health Director Nicole Alexander-Scott, MD, MPH will hold a COVID-19 briefing at the Monsignor Gadoury Catholic Regional School in Woonsocket on Thursday at 2 pm. Woonsocket Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt, North Smithfield Town Administrator Paul Zwolenski, and Marc R. Pappas, Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency Director, will also be on hand […]
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Obituary: Geraldine M. Elshant
Geraldine M. Elshant, age 96, died peacefully on December 28, 2021, at the Grand Islander Center in Middletown. She was the wife of the late George E. Elshant, Sr.Born in Middletown, she was the daughter of the late Susan Pedro Augustus and the late Anthony Augustus. Gerry attended Newport Public Schools and was a 1943 […]
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Obituary: Edward W. “Ted” Fitzgerald Jr.
Edward William “Ted” Fitzgerald Jr., of Newport, RI passed away on December 21, 2021, peacefully at St. Clare-Newport, where he was a resident for the past several years. Ted was preceded in death by his father Edward William Fitzgerald and mother Evelyn Woodward Fitzgerald, whom he lovingly called “The Queen.” Ted was born on November […]
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Obituary: Ellen P. O’Brien
Ellen Patricia O’Brien, 66, of Mount Vernon Street, Newport, RI passed away unexpectedly on December 23, 2021, at Newport Hospital following a brief illness. Ellen was born in Jersey City, NJ to Donald and Mary (Murtagh) O’Brien on October 17, 1955. She attended Holy Family Academy and graduated in 1974. She attended college at the […]
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Banquet facility, tanning salon, and other businesses currently for sale in Rhode Island
The latest listings on BizBuySell 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 […]
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Obituary: Wayne Gordon Moran
Mr. Wayne G. Moran, Ph.D., age 77, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, passed away on December 23, 2021. Wayne was born June 4, 1944 in Lynn, MA. He joined the Air Force after graduating from Lynn English High School and served our country in the Vietnam War. Following his honorable discharge from the Air Force, Wayne […]
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Obituary: Alphonse G Levada
Alphonse “Al” Levada, 87, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on December 27, 2021 at home with his loving family by his side. Al was born, April 22, 1934, in Fall River, MA to Alphonse Levada and Evangeline (Pedro) Levada.Alphonse was married to Lucy (Bonci) Levada for 59 years.Al proudly served in the United States […]