Rhode Island House Representative Lauren Carson (District 75, Newport) has released a survey to her constituents concerning issues facing the Ocean State. Newporters can voice their opinion on the importance of topics such as the expansion of gun safety measures, climate change and sea-level rise, broadband expansion, the impact of the Newport Pell Bridge realignment, and – […]
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Great nephew of WWII Niland brothers’ legacy continues service through commission at Officer Candidate School
By Darwin Lam, Officer Training Command Newport Public Affairs NEWPORT, R.I. – Ensign James Niland III, from Grand Island, New York, a recent graduate of the Navy’s Officer Candidate School (OCS), at Officer Training Command Newport (OTCN), is a descendant of the famous Niland brothers: Edward, Preston, Robert “Bob” and Frederick “Fritz” from Tonawanda, New […]
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Opinion: Jumpstarting the Blue Economy
There’s no better place to build and grow Rhode Island’s blue economy than Greater Newport. Growing a sustainable blue economy is an economic development strategy that attracts talent, creates jobs in coastal communities and leverages our strong defense, marine trades, manufacturing and high tech industries. The uniqueness of Narragansett Bay’s ecosystem and physical infrastructure is […]
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Pandemic-related school closings likely to have far-reaching effects on child well-being
Sandra M. Chafouleas, University of Connecticut A global analysis has found that kids whose schools closed to stop the spread of various waves of the coronavirus lost educational progress and are at increased risk of dropping out of school. As a result, the study says, they will earn less money from work over their lifetimes […]
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Statewide School Mask Mandate to be lifted on March 4, Indoor Masking Mandate will lift on Feb. 11
Governor Dan McKee and Rhode Island Department of Health Interim Director Dr. Jim McDonald hosted a COVID-19 briefing at 1:30 pm on Wednesday to provide an update on the State’s masking policies. McKee announced that he will let his executive order regarding indoor vax/mask mandates expire on Friday across Rhode Island. The order requiring students and staff to wear […]
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Rep. Solomon, Sen. DiPalma bill would require safety barriers on Newport, Jamestown, Mount Hope bridges
Rep. Joseph J. Solomon Jr. (D-Dist. 22, Warwick) and Sen. Louis P. DiPalma (D-Dist. 12, Middletown, Newport, Tiverton, Little Compton) are sponsoring legislation that would require safety barriers or netting on the three bridges that connect Aquidneck and Conanicut islands to the Rhode Island mainland. The bill (2022-H 7383) would direct the Department of Transportation, in […]
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National Pizza Day Poll: Who serves up your favorite pizza in and around Newport?
Since today (February 9) is National Pizza Day, we’re celebrating locally-owned pizza spots by asking you, our readers, for your opinion on who serves up your favorite pizza in and around Newport. Whether you like traditional Margherita, Neopolitan-style, or all the toppings, you’ll find many styles of America’s favorite fast food at Newport’s pizzerias and restaurants […]
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Opinion – R.I. League of Charter Schools: Statement on School Mask Mandate, COVID-19 Measures
As in all schools, protecting the health and safety of students, their families, teachers and staff has been our number one goal throughout the pandemic at every Rhode Island charter school. It is in this spirit of safety and health that the charter community adds our voice to the public discussion of masking, and other […]
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Comic- Claytoonz: Mar-A-Lago Confetti Shower
When the House committee investigating the January 6 white nationalist terrorist attack on the Capitol won its legal case to gain access to documents from the Trump administration, it was discovered that a lot of those documents had been taped back together. Presidential historian Lindsay Chervinsky told The Washington Post, “The only way that a […]
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Gillette Stadium to host Premier Lacrosse League’s All-Star Game and Skills Challenge on July 16
The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) powered by Ticketmaster announced today that Gillette Stadium will host the league’s All-Star Game for the first time on July 16. The world’s best lacrosse players will come together at the home of the New England Patriots and Revolution to compete in the All-Star Game and showcase their skills in the […]
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Accolades: Seven from Newport County named to Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Fall 2021 Dean’s List
Seven students from Newport County have landed on WPI’s Fall 2021 Dean’s List. A total of 2,054 undergraduate students achieved the criteria required for WPI’s fall 2021 Dean’s List. The criteria for the WPI Dean’s List differs from that of most other universities as WPI does not compute a grade point average (GPA). Instead, WPI […]
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Rep. Ruggiero bill aims to expand broadband availability, affordability
Press release provided by the Legislative Press and Public Information Bureau With Rhode Island poised to receive over $200 million in federal funding for broadband expansion, House Innovation, Internet & Technology Committee Chairwoman Deborah Ruggiero is urging passage of her legislation to strategically cultivate expanded broadband service statewide. The legislation (2022-H 7083) would create a […]
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Newport Vineyards to host 26th Annual WINEterfest February 19 – 20
Newport Vineyards will host their 26th Annual WINEterfest on February 19th & 20th! The festival will include tasting bars for Newport Vineyards wine and Taproot Beer plus fun bites by their culinary team, live music & the ice bar! They have two session times each day to choose from (and limited capacity so grab your […]
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CCRI’s Ted Clement receives prestigious theater leadership Medallion Award
Community College of Rhode Island Performing Arts Professor and Theatre Program Coordinator Ted Clement of Cranston, RI, received this year’s prestigious Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) Region 1 Medallion for his decade-long service to the KCACTF and his more than 25 years’ worth of experience as a theater student, artist, mentor, and educator. […]
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Accolades: Victoria Wolfe, of Portsmouth, named to University of Utah’s Fall 2021 Dean’s List
Victoria Wolfe, of Portsmouth, RI, was named to the University of Utah’s Fall 2021 Dean’s List. Wolfe’s major is listed as Theatre BFA. Wolfe is majoring in Theatre BFA, Minoring in Minor Leadership Studies. Wolfe was among more than 9,600 students named to the Fall 2021 Dean’s List at the U. To qualify, students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or […]
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Chris Young bringing ‘Famous Friends Tour’ to Bold Point Park on May 27
Waterfront Concerts and 98.1 Cat Country today announced that country music artist Chris Young will bring his Famous Friends Tour with special guests Mitchell Tenpenny and Ernest to Bold Point Park in East Providence on Friday, May 27, 2022. General admission tickets for this show start at $59.50 and go on sale to the general public […]
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Just my Opinion: Remembering the Blizzard of ‘78
This story was originally published on February 5, 2018, it has been republished because of its historical significance. The predictions were far less than the outcome. As the storm was forming 44 years ago on February 5, 1978, it was supposed to be heavy, ending on the evening of Feb. 6. It didn’t. It went […]
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Congregation Shearith Israel files legal proceedings to evict Congregation Jeshuat Israel from Touro Synagogue
Following reports that New York Congregation Shearith Israel has filed legal proceedings to evict Congregation Jeshuat Israel from Touro Synagogue in Newport, Congregation Jeshuat Israel and Congressman David Cicilline released the following statements; Congregation Jeshuat Israel last week announced in a press release that it was shocked to learn that Shearith Israel – which has […]
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‘Friends! The Musical Parody’ coming to Foxwoods in April
It’s time to TAKE A BREAK and PIVOT your schedule because Foxwoods Resort Casino has just announced that tickets are now on sale for Friends! The Musical Parody. https://videopress.com/v/ZdTuH40B?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata Taking place on April 8th and 9th at 8 pm, performances of Friends! The Musical Parody will be shown, kicking off the resort’s Broadway Series this year. An unauthorized comedic musical that lovingly pokes fun at […]
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Neary becomes fifth Democrat to enter race for Rhode Island 2nd District House Seat
Michael Neary, who describes himself as a former national political strategist, is the fifth candidate to enter the race for the second district House of Representatives seat in Rhode Island, a position being vacated at the end of this term by Rep. James Langevin, who recently announced his retirement. Neary worked for Republican John Kasich, […]
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Opinion: State must lead in addressing housing barriers
Since July, a group of talented, motivated stakeholders in our state’s housing arena have been lending their expertise to the House of Representatives to help identify the forces behind Rhode Island’s housing crisis and the most effective paths toward solutions. This group—the Special Legislative Commission to Study Rhode Island’s Low and Moderate Income Housing Act — has […]
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Comic – Claytoonz: Big Head Rudy
I was scrolling down my Facebook news feed yesterday and saw a Daily Beast article about Rudy Giuliani being on The Masked Singer. I thought it was weird there was an Onion headline at the Daily Beast, so I clicked the link…and it didn’t work. So, I figured there must be some sort of problem […]
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Watch – Finding Endeavour: A convo with Dr. James Hunter, Australian National Maritime Museum
Dr. James Hunter, Curator of Naval Heritage and Archaeology at the Australian National Maritime Museum (ANMM), joined What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation at on Thursday, February 3. We discussed with Hunter the news out of ANMM this week that the shipwreck of James Cook’s famous vessel, His Majesty’s Bark Endeavour, has been positively […]
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Charter Books, JPT will present Buster Keaton’s ‘The General’ and a Conversation with Author/Critic Dana Stevens on February 10
Charter Books and the Jane Pickens Theater present: Dana Stevens, Slate film critic and author of Camera Man: Buster Keaton, the Dawn of Cinema, and the Invention of the Twentieth Century. On Thursday, February 10 at 7:30, Dana Stevens discusses her new biography of Buster Keaton, followed by a film screening of Keaton’s most well-known […]
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Stoneacre Garden to host Wagyu Dinner, Stoneacre Brasserie to host Game Dinner
Stoneacre Hospitality Group announced this week that they will be hosting two special dinner events at their two Newport-based restaurants, Stoneacre Garden and Stoneacre Brasserie, this month. Stoneacre Garden will be hosting a special Wagyu Dinner on February 18th, followed by Stoneacre Brasserie’s Game Dinner on February 24th. More details on each dinner is below; Stoneacre Garden Wagyu Dinner On February […]