How are Newport Schools addressing a shortfall of reportedly $12 million needed for the Rogers High School re-construction? We’ll learn that and more when School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain joins What’s Up Newp for her monthly live virtual video conversation on Wednesday at 1:30 pm. We’ll also ask about progress on the elementary school project, […]
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Gubernatorial Candidate Helena Foulkes joins What’s Up Newp for a live conversation on Wednesday
In the crowded Democratic race for governor, Helena Foulkes hopes that her business background, and political pedigree, propel her to become the next governor of Rhode Island. We’ll learn more about Foulkes at 12:30 pm on Wednesday when she joins a What’s Up Newp for a live virtual video conversation. Helena Foulkes Foulkes is a […]
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‘Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience’ coming to Providence
Are you a fan of Van Gogh or art? “The Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience “is coming to The Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence from May 24 – July 8, 2022. Update – January 26: Today, Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience extended its run in Providence, and will now be opening on Tuesday, May […]
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Sour Grapes: Resting Spot
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’s 2022 election getting expensive
When U.S. Rep. James Langevin, D-RI, who represents the second district, announced last week that he would not run for reelection, it opened a flood gate of speculation of names of Democrats and Republicans who might consider running, and certainly made the 2022 Rhode Island election much more expensive. The five Democrats expected to be […]
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Middletown condo hits the market for $445,000
Located in the heart of beautiful Aquidneck Island, this thoughtfully designed condominium at 126 Corey Lane in Middletown offers a pleasing use of its indoor-outdoor space, perfect for dynamic modern living. Stepping inside, the welcoming center hall guides you into the home’s spacious, combined living and dining room, anchored by gorgeous hardwood floors. Dramatic vaulted […]
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Chris Lane coming to Bold Point Park on August 12
Waterfront Concerts and 98.1 Cat Country today announced that country music singer and songwriter Chris Lane will perform live at Bold Point Park in East Providence on Friday, August 12, 2022. General admission tickets for this show start at $45 and will go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, January 28th at 10 AM EST. Visit waterfrontconcerts.com for more information. […]
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Five New England athletes among nominees for the U.S. Olympic Cross Country Team
U.S. Ski & Snowboard announced today its nominations for the U.S. Olympic Cross Country Team to represent Team USA at the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 from February 4-19, 2022. Nominations are to be confirmed by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee when it formally announces the U.S. Olympic Team. Fourteen athletes were nominated […]
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DEM launching new website for boating, fishing, and hunting licenses and permits
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) this week announced a new website that will serve as a one-stop-shop where Rhode Islanders who fish, hunt, and boat may obtain all the licenses, permits, and tags they need to participate in these activities. DEM says in a press release that the single, unified hub — […]
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MLK Center, Movement Education Outdoors among five organizations to receive grants from 11th Hour Racing
As 11th Hour Racing enters its 11th year of philanthropic work, the organization announced today five new grants, funded by The Schmidt Family Foundation, to support environmental projects in Connecticut, Maryland, Hawai’i, and Rhode Island. 1 1th Hour Racing’s grantmaking strategy focuses on pilot programs that model sustainability best practices, advance ocean stewardship and create […]
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Mayor Napolitano hopeful for the return of the Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in 2022
The Chief Medical Officer for Yale-New Haven’s Lawrence & Memorial and Westerly Hospitals told What’s Up Newp’s Frank Prosnitz on January 11 that he is “hopeful” the latest COVID wave passes by March. In a conversation last week with Mayor Jeanne-Marie Napolitano, Prosnitz brought up that hope and told the Mayor that it would be […]
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Save The Date: 2022 Newport International Boat Show set to return September 15 – 18
Save the date, the Newport International Boat Show returns to the Newport waterfront Thursday, September 15 – Sunday, September 18, 2022. Celebrating 50 years in 2021, the Newport International Boat Show is one of the largest in-water events in the country and the premier show in New England. It encompasses over 14 acres of Newport’s […]
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Governor McKee to propose more than $150 million to combat Climate Change in FY2023 Budget
Building on the remarks he made in his 2022 State of the State address Tuesday evening, Governor Dan McKee today announced that his FY2023 budget and ARPA spending plan will propose more than $150 million to fund a series of proposals that will not only reduce harmful greenhouse gasses and build more resilient communities, but it will […]
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Read & Watch: Governor McKee’s State of the State Address
As prepared for delivery, here is Governor McKee’s State of the State Address; Mister Speaker, Mister President, distinguished members of the Assembly, our General Officers, members of the Judiciary, municipal leaders, and members of my cabinet – good evening. Tonight, I want to speak directly with the people of Rhode Island. This COVID-19 pandemic has […]
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Just My Opinion: Jim Langevin – Courage, decency, honesty
Perhaps Jim Langevin will be remembered most for his courage. An 11-term Congressman from Rhode Island’s second district, he announced today, at the age of 57, that he would not run for reelection. Things might have turned out differently, had he not been severely injured in an accidental shooting when he was just 16. The […]
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Commission studying CRMC reorganization to accept public testimony tomorrow
The special House commission to study the Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) will meet tomorrow to accept public testimony on suggestions for the CRMC. The commission is scheduled to meet tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 19, at 3 p.m. in Room 35 on the basement level of the State House. The meeting’s agenda is primarily dedicated to accepting public testimony, which will […]
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Tiverton Public Library to host COVID vaccination clinic on January 29
Tiverton Public Library recently announced that it will host a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID vaccination clinic on Saturday, January 29. The clinic is open 10 am-12 pm for individuals ages 5-11 and 10 am-3 pm for individuals ages 12 and up (boosters available). Pre-registration is required. If you have already received a COVID-19 vaccination, Tiverton Public Library asks […]
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Sour Grapes: Work From Home
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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Athletes from Rhode Island who’ve competed in Winter Olympic Games
With the XXIV Olympic Winter Games scheduled to start in Beijing on February 4th, we take a look back on Rhode Islanders who’ve competed in the Olympic Winter Games of years past. Marissa Castelli and her former partner, Simon Shnapir, atop the medal podium at the 2013 U.S. Championships. Source: Wikipedia Marissa Castelli Sport: Figure Skating […]
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Gerry Goldstein: What’s in a name? Sometimes, vitriol
The next several days promise to be bad ones for a former American president who uncharacteristically may be left at a loss for words. Chances are, though, he’ll ignore an upcoming observance that our country – still awash in insults – needs as never before. Hold onto your hat (or actually, your tongue), Mr. ex-president, […]
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Residential Properties Ltd. sets new statewide MLS record with over $1.3 billion in sales
Celebrating its 40th anniversary this past November, Rhode Island’s largest independent brokerage, Residential Properties Ltd., completed a record-setting year in 2021 by posting a new all-time mark with over $1.3 billion in Statewide MLS sales volume. This comes after a 2020 campaign which saw RPL become this first and only company to ever top the […]
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Seven community based COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be held across the state on Saturday
Governor Dan McKee’s office and administration today announced the community-based COVID-19 vaccination clinics scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, January 15. Community-based COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be held Saturday, January 15 in Central Falls, Lincoln, Newport, Warwick, Wakefield, and Cranston. Registration is recommended for these clinics. To register, visit C19VaccineRI.org and click “Upcoming Community Vaccination Clinics.” In addition, the COVID-19 vaccine is available at state […]
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Rhode Island Pro Soccer launches social media platforms
Rhode Island’s upstart Professional Soccer Club today announced that it has launched its newly-formed social media platform, signaling another step in its development. The club went live with its Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram accounts this morning, and they are as follows: Twitter @RI_ProSoccer Rhode Island’s it for us.We’re leading the charge to bring @USLChampionship soccer to the […]
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Mayor Jeanne-Marie Napolitano joins What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation on Friday
Newport Mayor Jeanne-Marie Napolitano joins What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation at noon on Friday, January 14. We’ll speak to Mayor Napolitano about how COVID is impacting city services, expectations for popular events, including the cherished St. Patrick’s Day Parade. We’ll also speak to the Mayor about budget talks with the school department, progress […]
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Opinion: End Rhode Island’s abortion bans
Right now, there are tens of thousands of Rhode Islanders who are denied access to abortion through their health coverage. We’re calling on Governor McKee to end these abortion coverage bans in this year’s budget. The ability to make decisions about when or if we have children is under attack across the country. Some states […]