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A Lesson on Listening and Learning

To the newly elected and returning members of Newport’s city council and school committee:. Congratulations and thank you for being willing to serve. With three new members joining the city council and six joining the school committee, you have a rare opportunity. Before the first difficult vote, you get to decide together how you want to conduct the public’s business.

Newport, RI · 23h
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Slow down and enjoy these weekend events in Newport County

We've reached a bit of a downtime locally. Sure, the holidays are coming full steam ahead, but for now our schedules aren't quite packed with events. It affords us time to decide our schedule and how we want to spend the weekends, mostly. This weekend is perfect for that with events that are meant to enjoy with leisure. From concerts to art shows and a fundraiser, there's something out there for you, so take a look at what's happening and start making plans. Taste of Portsmouth Portsmouth Free Public Library invites you to our 25th annual "Taste of Portsmouth" fundraising event at the Library, 2658 East Main Road, on Friday, Nov. 13, from 7 to 9 p.m. Special Anniversary Pricing: This year, in honor of our our 25th anniversary, all tickets will be $25! Tickets are available at the Circulation Desk; cash or check only, please. Due to our special pricing event, we are limiting the number of tickets sold. Also, tickets will only be sold in advance: No tickets will be sold at the door. This is a wonderful evening of samples of wine, beer, and amazing food from some of Portsmouth’s most popular restaurants. If you have never

Newport County, RI · 2d

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Cranston plans to sell two former schools

The city is planning to sell two former schools that once served as swing space during recent school construction projects.

Cranston, RI · 1d

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Hegseth's Military War College Overhaul Reduces Civilian Faculty

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered sweeping changes to the military’s professional education system, directing war colleges to prioritize instructors with military experience, restrict tenure for newly hired civilian professors, and replace traditional academic assessments with competitive wargames. The Nov. 9 memorandum, titled “Reforming Professional Military Education to Forge...

Newport, RI · 7h
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Gov.-elect Helena Foulkes names Rivera, Harlam to lead 23-member transition group

Watch the news conference live on WPRI.com.

Rhode Island · 2d

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Recap: South Kingstown Swears In Police Chief, Approves Patriots Memorial Names

South Kingstown has a new police chief, 24-year department veteran Alfred Bucco. The council approved about $1.9 million in high school technology and $24,500 more for culvert engineering on Saugatucket Road. Pond Street residents' request for a three-way stop was sent to the town manager's office for study. South Kingstown,...

South Kingstown, RI · 1d

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Newport Schools Lay Out Fixes After Low State Test Ratings

Newport school officials said Thompson Middle School is rated one star and Pell Elementary School and Rogers High School two stars on state ratings. A district official said the district lacks sustained professional development, needs new-teacher mentoring, and has very limited tier 2 intervention, the extra help for struggling students. The student services director said about 26% of students districtwide qualify for special education and tied that rate partly to the lack of reading and math interventionists. Each school has filed an improvement report, and the district has added weekly writing in grades three through eight.

Newport, RI · 1d

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RI Weather Alert: Providence Rain Turns Wintry Friday, Nov 13

Rhode Island drivers should prepare for wet highways, colder winds and possible slick spots as temperatures approach 32 degrees.

Providence, RI · 2d

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Rhode Island Made Coffee Milk Its State Drink in 1993. 7 More Local Foods That Confuse Visitors

Order a “cabinet” in Providence and you will get a milkshake. Ask for a hot...

Rhode Island · 23h

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Newport Polo’s All Charity Day raised $43,896 for 27 groups, including a dozen from Newport County

Newport Polo’s 10th annual All Charity Day raised $43,896 for 27 organizations this year, the club said, with more than a dozen Newport County groups among the beneficiaries. Local participants included Kiwanis Newport, Portsmouth Youth Lacrosse, Hathaway Elementary School, the Portsmouth Free Public Library, the Women’s Resource Center, St. Mary’s Church, the Ukraine Relief Project–Aquidneck […] The post Newport Polo’s All Charity Day raised $43,896 for 27 groups, including a dozen from Newport County appeared first on What's Up Newp .

Newport, RI · 1d

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Warwick brewery opens back up under new name, brand

Proclamation Brewing is officially back open under new ownership.

Warwick, RI · 2d

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Trixie is Still Waiting for Her Turn To Be Loved

Trixie has been waiting four months in Texas for her turn to travel north, and she is still waiting. The 2-year-old, 22-pound dog was found as a stray, and her story carries the kind of heartbreak that Small Dog Rescue of New England says happens far too often. Trixie had a litter of puppies, but rescuers could not find them. Sometimes, the organization explains, people take the puppies to sell and then abandon the mother.

Rhode Island · 23h

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Cranston Strikes New JWU Payment Deal After Three Years of Getting Nothing

Cranston's Finance Committee has signed off on a new voluntary payment agreement with Johnson & Wales University that would bring the city $150,000 a year for three years, then $100,000 annually after that, following a stretch in which the university sent the city nothing at all. The full City Council is set to weigh in at its regular monthly meeting on Nov. 16.

Cranston, RI · 1d

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Recap: Warwick Council Backs Sewer Hookup Loans, Delays Retiree Pension Change

Homeowners needing sewer hookups can seek up to $10,000 at 1% interest as the program is refilled; Bly Street at Chestnut becomes a four-way stop; a retiree cost-of-living change returns Nov. 23. Warwick, R.I. — The Warwick City Council on Monday night approved up to $300,000 in backing for a...

Warwick, RI · 2d

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MSPCA caring for 60+ chinchillas from massive rescue effort

The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is seeking adopters for more than 60 chinchillas who were rescued from a commercial breeding facility in Ohio.

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The Newport Daily News

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Free mansions, holiday events, plays and more around Newport County

Arts Around the Fire meeting The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Newport County’s monthly networking event, Arts Around the Fire, continues Wednesday, Nov. 18., from 6-8 p.m. at Sardella’s Restaurant at 30 Memorial Blvd West in Newport. This free event is open to the public and no reservations are needed. The Alliance’s guest will be Susie Matthews, founder of Overlap Art Space. Recently reorganized as a non-profit, Overlap is developing new programs and new ways to connect to the arts community. Arts Around the Fire is an opportunity for artists, writers, performers and audiences to engage with colleagues about events affecting the cultural community, and to learn about new ideas and artistic endeavors. Participants are invited to sign up for an artist membership or become a supporting member of the Alliance, a coalition of individuals and non-profits committed to the advancement of arts and culture in Newport County. More information may be found at www.newportarts.org . Temple Shalom hosting Interfaith Thanksgiving Service The 52nd annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service will take place at Temple Shalom, 223 Valley Road, Middletown, on Wednesday, Nov. 25, at 7 p.m. Please join the Aquidneck Island Clergy Association for an evening of inspirational words and music

Newport County, RI · 1d

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The Case For Rhode Island Comedy

The Newport Comedy Series has sourced talent from New England to the Midwest and California. On Nov. 21 at the Elks Lodge, it will stay close to home. Ray Harrington, who lives in Warwick, will headline, with Billy Garan joining him. “I think the Rhode Island comedy scene is great,”...

Newport, RI · 23h

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Middletown Schools, Library Project Going Full Bore

The Middletown Town Council approved expenditures for major town projects on Nov. 2 that are reportedly on time and on budget. The news was positive on the high school-middle school, which would include no new tax increases and is on course to come in between $5 million and $6 million under the borrowing limit of $190 million.

Middletown, RI · 23h

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Periods of rain develop, impacts to Friday morning's commute

Rain is underway across Southern New England on Thursday evening, with showers expected to linger into Friday. Storm Team 10 Radar: Track live radar ahead of heavier rain here. Periods of steadier rain move in later tonight, especially following the evening commute. The biggest impacts to our roadways are expected...

Rhode Island · 1d