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Middletown Teen is Making Her Way in Music

From the first time Elvis Presley appeared on television his “risqué” dance moves and “suggestive” lyrics, older adults responded in abject horror. Same thing when The Beatles debuted on American TV eight years later. Their long shaggy hair and tight pants were just too much for the older folks who thought these “invaders” were destroying popular culture and stomping on the music they loved.

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The Jig is Up: The Perplexing Popularity of Puzzles

National Jigsaw Puzzle Day was November 3, and there was a buzz at the Middletown Public Library on a recent Saturday morning. It wasn’t the buzz of a jigsaw, but the buzz of the library’s fall jigsaw puzzle swap. There were 100, 500 and 750-piece puzzles. The most...

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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.

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Sec. Hegseth Rips into Naval War College During Newport Visit

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth visited Naval Station Newport on Nov. 9, announcing an overhaul of the United States senior military education system just hours before Republican Rep. Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against him. Speaking to Naval War College students and faculty, Hegseth singled out the college to...

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Commentary: The small mind of a big man on campus

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth proposed an answer that won’t work to a problem that doesn’t exist during his visit this week to the U.S. Naval War College in Newport. The problem, according to Hegseth, is that professional military education — the coursework and experiences that prepare service members for their next jobs or promotions — has succumbed to “academic drift,” without enough emphasis on warfighting. The answer, he says, is reducing civilian faculty.

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Dine in or get takeout this Thanksgiving from these RI restaurants

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, on Thursday, Nov. 26, which for hosts can mean the daunting task of putting together a complex menu for a large crowd. Thankfully, if cooking is not your forte or you simply want a less stressful holiday, many restaurants offer meal options for dine in or takeout. Some offer their regular fares along with Thanksgiving specials. Prices listed do not include taxes or gratuity unless noted. Gratuity prices vary by restaurant. Providence Patio on Broadway 166 Broadway, Providence, 401-227-9366, www.thepatiori.com, will be open Thanksgiving Day. Check online for menus and hours. Capital Grille 10 Memorial Blvd., 401-521-5600, thecapitalgrille.com , will be open for dining from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving. They offer their entire menu as well as a turkey dinner special for $50 per adult and $20 per child. They also offer a takeout package of side dishes to serve four to accompany your home-roasted turkey. The cost is $140 and is available for pickup on Nov. 26 or Nov. 27. Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar One West Exchange St., 401-533-9000, flemingssteakhouse.com, has a prix fixe menu with your choice of filet mignon, bone-in ribeye or traditional roasted turkey breast,

Providence, RI · 17h

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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 · 18h

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Portsmouth Town Council president loses race by 4 votes

The "blue wave" extended into Portsmouth as Democrats swept the town council race.

Portsmouth, RI · 2d

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This Rhode Island Bakery Makes A Christmas Treat Locals Wait All Year For

Some Christmas treats come and go. Others have people checking the calendar like they’re waiting for Santa himself. And apparently, one Rhode Island bakery has mastered the art of making people impatient for something sweet. There’s a reason this little holiday obsession has survived for generations. I find it...

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Newport’s outgoing council meets for the last time Wednesday — with the city manager’s job on the agenda

The Newport City Council holds its final meeting of the term Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, with farewell resolutions for three departing members and a noticed vote on the city manager’s future. The city manager The docket says the council will convene in executive session to discuss City Manager Colin Kennedy’s […] The post Newport’s outgoing council meets for the last time Wednesday — with the city manager’s job on the agenda appeared first on What's Up Newp .

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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.

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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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Ask Anyone In Fall River About Chouriço And They’ll Point You To This Portuguese Kitchen

In Fall River, Massachusetts, chouriço is not just a sausage. It is a family tradition, a Sunday ritual, and a topic that can start a friendly debate at any kitchen table in town. Locals have strong opinions about where Portuguese cooking is done right, and one name keeps coming...

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Counties with the most veterans in Rhode Island

Pexels.com","title":"patriotic veterans day composition with flag","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="pexels-photo-33972284" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" Photo by Steppe Walker on Pexels.com " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/pexels-photo-33972284.jpeg?fit=780%2C519&ssl=1" /> There are roughly 17.1 million veterans living in the U.S., according to data from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Though, the VA anticipates the percentage of the U.S. population with military experience will continue to decline over the next couple of decades—by 2046, it expects the number of living U.S. veterans to decrease by 29%. Stacker compiled a list […] The post Counties with the most veterans in Rhode Island appeared first on What's Up Newp .

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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.

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Status of Newport Birthing Center Provided by Coalition Update

The Coalition for Newport Hospital Birthing Center held a meeting on Nov. 9 to update the community on negotiations with Brown University Health about the fate of the Noreen Stonor Drexel Birthing Center. Moms Over Margins co-founder Cassie Voll, chair of the coalition, was joined at the Newport Public Library...

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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.

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Napolitano Looks Back on 30 Years on City Council

As three newly elected Newport councilors prepare to take their seats on the dais in December, City Hall will be saying goodbye to Jeanne-Marie Napolitano, one of the longest-serving elected officials in Rhode Island history. “I really think it’s been a privilege to have served as long as I have,”...

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Jamestown Community Theatre to Perform ‘Merrily, We Roll Along’

The Jamestown Community Theatre will stage Stephen Sondheim’s musical, “Merrily, We Roll Along,” which was first staged on Broadway in 1981 and enjoyed a revival to massive popularity several years ago. Danny Landino stars as Franklin Shepard, alongside Alex Rossi as Charley Kringas and Meg Carnaroli as...

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