Rhode Island lawmakers unveiled changes Tuesday to a bill to legalize and regulate recreational marijuana, revisions that aim to ensure the legislation passes the state’s General Assembly. The amended bill was released Tuesday in advance of committee votes scheduled for Wednesday. Both the House and Senate are expected to vote next week. The bill now […]
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Providence-Newport Ferry season begins on June 17
The Providence-Newport Ferry will kick off its 2022 season on Friday, June 17. “The Ocean State”, which is operated by Seastreak, will operate with no capacity limits and run through Columbus Day weekend (October 10), including summer weekend stops in Bristol. From June 17 to September 2 (Monday thru Friday), the ferry will depart Providence […]
National Safe Boating Week returns May 21 – 27, will highlight urgency of always wearing life jackets
PROVIDENCE, RI – Environmental Police Officers from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are teaming up with boating safety advocates across the United States and Canada to promote safe and responsible boating and consistent life jacket wear during National Safe Boating Week, which runs from May 21-May 27. Throughout the week, DEM’s Division of Law […]
Rhode Island is the #2 state with the highest child vaccination rates for COVID-19
As of the last week of April 2022, just over 1,100 children in the United States have died from COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For comparison, nearly 1 million adults have died in the same time frame. Lower death and hospitalization rates among people […]
What’s Up This Week: May 16 – 22
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do this week in and around Newport. Monday, May 16 Green Animals Topiary Garden to host plant sale May 16 – 21 Tori Amos “Ocean to Ocean Tour” to stop at The VETS in Providence May 16 Newport County Health Care Collaborative to host Community Conversation on Human […]
House Environment Committee to vote on legislation concerning emergency closure orders of aquaculture activities
STATE HOUSE – The House Environment and Natural Resources Committee meets Wednesday for a vote on legislation concerning emergency closure orders of aquaculture activities, and for hearings on several other matters. The committee is scheduled to meet Wednesday, May 18, at the rise of the House session (sometime after 4:30 p.m.) in Room 101 on the first floor of the State […]
St. Columba’s 29th Annual Garden Party will benefit the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center
St. Columba’s Chapel is thrilled to announce that proceeds from the 29th Annual Garden Party will benefit the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center (MLKCC) in Newport, RI. After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the festive spring celebration will be held in the Chapel’s churchyard (55 Vaucluse Ave., Middletown, RI) on Saturday, June 11, […]
García, Calhoun each hit 2 homers, Rangers beat Red Sox 7-1
By LARY BUMP Associated Press ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Adolis García and Kole Calhoun each hit two home runs, Martin Perez pitched six strong innings and the Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 7-1 on Sunday. Texas trailed 1-0 and didn’t have a hit until Calhoun led off the bottom of the fifth with […]
Rhode Island State Police K-9 that was featured in Netflix’s ‘Rescued by Ruby’ has been euthanized
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A Rhode Island dog whose inspiring story of going from shelter dog to lifesaving police K-9 became the subject of a recent Netflix movie has been euthanized. State Police said Sunday K-9 Ruby was put down Friday following a “sudden, acute, and untreatable illness.” She was 11 years old. Col. Darnell […]
Top stories last week on What’sUpNewp
Catch up on all of the most popular stories that appeared on What’sUpNewp last week, MAy 8 – 14. 1 – The Coffee Grinder finds a new home in Newport 2 – House OKs bill to provide tax relief to year-round Newport residents 3 – What Sold: 18 Newport County real estate sales, transactions (May […]
Candidate facing menacing charge exits congressional race
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A Rhode Island congressional candidate recently arrested on a menacing charge in Ohio has dropped out of the race. Michael Neary said in a statement Friday he was seeking medical treatment for non-epileptic seizures following his arrest in Ohio in March. He said the decision followed “careful consultation and prayer.” Neary, […]
Gov. McKee, Lt. Gov. Matos, DEM, Local quahoggers launch sixth annual RI Quahog Week, May 15-21
PROVIDENCE, RI – After a successful pre-kickoff event with Governor Dan McKee, Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos, and local commercial quahoggers May 10 at the State House, DEM is proud to officially launch its sixth annual Quahog Week. Running from May 15 to May 21, the event promotes the cultural and economic importance of the local quahog and raises awareness and demand for local seafood and the RI Seafood brand.
Participating restaurants and markets will feature quahog-inspired menu items and deals. The Rhode Island Seafood Marketing Collaborative will be hosting two 21+ events during Quahog Week allowing members of the public to meet hardworking quahoggers from the RI Shellfishermen’s Association, who will be shucking and serving complimentary littlenecks. A selection of restaurants and markets participating in Quahog Week also will be providing complimentary samples of quahog dishes. These events are free and open to the public.
Quahog Night South County
Tuesday, May 17, 5-8 PM
Whalers Brewing Company, 1174 Kingstown Road, South Kingstown
Quahog Night Providence
Thursday, May 19, 5-8 PM
Narragansett Beer Providence Brewery, 271 Tockwotten St, Providence
Quahogs are the most economically important fishery resource harvested from Narragansett Bay. More than 14 million quahogs were landed in 2021. Among all inshore and offshore marine fisheries, quahogs are the state’s fifth-most valuable, following squid, scallops, lobster, and summer flounder (based on 2021 ex-vessel values).
Quahogging is a year-round activity in Rhode Island, so the product is available, freshly harvested, throughout the year. Demand tends to peak during the summer months, when stuffies and clam cakes serve as main attractions for shore-goers and tourists. Targeting the spring season for Quahog Week helps to increase consumer awareness, demand, sales, and market opportunities for quahogs during a time of year when the fresh product is readily available, but often overlooked.
The highlight of Quahog Week involves the many clamtastic opportunities to access and savor fresh Rhode Island quahogs. Participating restaurants will feature quahog-inspired specials on their menus and participating markets will offer deals for those who enjoy cooking their own clam dishes at home. With Quahog Week now in its sixth year, excitement is building, particularly as the number of participating restaurants and markets continues to grow. Quahog Week partners include Dave’s Marketplace, Discover Newport, Eat Drink RI, Go Providence, RI Commerce, and the University of Rhode Island. This event adds to a series of initiatives undertaken by DEM, the RI Seafood Marketing Collaborative, and partners throughout the industry to promote and market fresh Rhode Island seafood and support our critical local food sector.
Consumers should visit www.seafoodri.com for a full list of participating restaurants and markets and the specials they are offering. Additional restaurants and markets interested in participating are encouraged to sign up on our website.
Participants in Quahog Week – consumers and retailers alike – are encouraged to share their experiences via social media posts: @RISeafoodRocks on Facebook, #QuahogWeek on Twitter, and @RI.Seafood on Instagram. These posts help generate interest and business for the local seafood economy.
Those interested in learning more about Rhode Island quahogs and the fishery can enjoy a wonderful array of video shorts, posted on the Quahog Week page at www.seafoodri.com. Also, Rhode Island Sea Grant will ship free copies of the informative book, Rhode Island’s Shellfish Heritage, to the first 50 people who request a copy and mention Quahog Week in their email request. Requests should be sent to rhodeislandseagrant@gmail.com. Additional free copies can be obtained for a modest shipping fee.
For more information on DEM programs and services, visit www.dem.ri.gov. Follow DEM on Facebook, Twitter (@RhodeIslandDEM), or Instagram (@RhodeIsland.DEM).
Newport County Health Care Collaborative to host Community Conversation on Human Services and the Workforce Crisis
The Newport County Health Care Collaborative will be hosting a virtual community conversation on human services and the workforce crisis. The event will take place virtually on Monday, May 16 from 11 am to 12 pm. Attendees will include leaders in the health and human services fields, Legislators, and supporters. The Newport County Health Care […]
The Wanderlust Group expands team with three new executive appointments
The Wanderlust Group (TWG), a technology company that builds online marketplaces to connect outdoor adventurers to destinations and services, today announced three new executive appointments across its Product, Engineering and Revenue teams. The team expansion is coming at a time of immense brand growth. Newport-based Dockwa, one of its marketplaces, has seen more than 3.6 million […]
Weather: Dense Fog Advisory in effect until 8 am on Friday
The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory for Newport County, Rhode Island, Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket, and additional portions of Massachusetts. The Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 8 am on Friday, May 13. MAZ005>007-013>024-RIZ005-007-131200-/O.NEW.KBOX.FG.Y.0012.220513T0000Z-220513T1200Z/Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA-Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern […]
Election 2022: Kalus accuses “insiders” of bribing businesses to come to RI; Gorbea endorsed by Steelworks’ union
GOP gubernatorial candidate says RI bribing “businesses to come here” Republican gubernatorial candidate Ashley Kalus, in an email to potential contributors, has accused “insiders” of bribing businesses to come to Rhode Island. “Rhode Island isn’t meeting its potential,” she said in the letter. “We’re lagging behind when we should be leading. “That’s because the insiders […]
Governor McKee directs U.S. and R.I. flags lowered in memory of the 1 million American lives that have been lost to COVID-19
In accordance with a proclamation from President Joseph Biden, Governor Dan McKee has directed U.S. and Rhode Island flags to be flown at half-staff at all state facilities and buildings. The flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on May 16, 2022 in memory of the 1 million American lives lost to COVID-19 and the loved ones left behind. “Today, […]
Two Rhode Island men get life sentences in 2019 shooting death of 17-year-old girl
Two Rhode Island men who pleaded guilty in connection with the 2019 shooting death of a 17-year-old girl have been sent to prison for life, prosecutors said. Quinton St. Pierre, 20, and Craig Robinson, 20, both pleaded guilty recently to second-degree murder and other charges in the December 2019 death of Nyasia Williams-Thomas as she sat […]
Six Picks Events: What’s Up in RI this weekend (May 13-15)
Finally, some warm weather is on the way. If forecasters get it right, you’ll be wanting to turn on the AC by Saturday! Here are some cool events happening statewide … have a great weekend! Friday: That said … It will be a perfect night for a Waterfire in downtown Providence. This weekend, its a […]
Opinion: After COVID-19, our frontline health care workers deserve extra appreciation and support
Since COVID-19 became a household word, every aspect of our lives as Rhode Islanders has changed. We lost loved ones and friends, our businesses have suffered, we skipped family gatherings, and we’ve missed milestones like graduations and weddings. Through it all, one thing has not changed – the dedication and hard work of our frontline […]
Counties with highest COVID-19 infection rates in Rhode Island
The vaccine deployment in December 2020 signaled a turning point in the COVID-19 pandemic. By the end of May 2021, 40% of the U.S. population was fully vaccinated. But as vaccination rates lagged over the summer, new surges of COVID-19 came, including Delta in the summer of 2021, and now the Omicron variant, which comprises […]
Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy, Installations, and Environment tours NUWC Division Newport
By NUWC Division Newport Public Affairs Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport welcomed Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy, Installations and Environment Meredith Berger on May 5 for tours and a series of award presentations. Berger opened her visit by presenting Division Newport with the Chief of Naval Operations Award for Safety Ashore in […]
Weather Forecast for Wednesday, May 11
According to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service, today it will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 55 degrees. 7 Day Forecast The following is the National Weather Service 7-day weather forecast, centered on Newport State Airport; Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Northeast wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts […]
Lowest-paying jobs in the Providence Metro area, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
The U.S. may be one of the wealthiest countries in the world but there’s a growing trend of financial inequality, with middle-class households feeling the most impact. In fact, the number of adults who live in middle-class households dropped from 61% in 1971 to 50% in 2021, according to an April 2022 analysis from Pew […]
Green Animals Topiary Garden to host plant sale
If you are shopping for colorful flowers and an array of organically grown vegetables, the Green Animals Plant Sale is scheduled for Monday, May 16, through Saturday, May 21, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. The sale will take place each day before Green Animals opens for tours. Tickets will be required for anyone wishing to tour […]