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The Newport Daily News

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RI elementary schools should include World Languages: Letters

Elementary students should be introduced to World Languages What if children in Rhode Island had the opportunity to start learning another language in kindergarten instead of waiting until middle or high school? As someone who speaks Spanish and Portuguese, has a Master's degree in World Language Education, and is a mother, I believe this is an idea worth considering. First, I want to recognize the hard work of our schools, teachers and administrators. My intention is not to criticize what schools are doing, but to share an idea that could create opportunities for our students. In many schools, students begin learning a world language in middle or high school. I wonder what would happen if we introduced languages much earlier, starting in elementary school. My interest in this topic also comes from my family experience. Spanish and Portuguese were spoken in our home when my son was growing up. However, much of his exposure outside the home was in English. He watched television in English, listened to music in English and experienced English in many parts of his daily life. When he started school, his teachers initially thought English was his second language. Watching him grow up surrounded by three

Rhode Island · 20h

The Conversation U.S.

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While California’s wealth tax failed, states are taking other steps to collect more revenue from the rich

Income tax increases and surcharges on high earners are cropping up around the country, along with taxes on the extra homes that the wealthiest Americans own.

Washington · 1d

What'sUpNewp

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Op-ed: Medicare Advantage often isn’t an advantage. Shop around before Dec. 7.

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Rhode Island · 1d

Turnto10.com

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Sports betting companies push for expansion in Rhode Island, citing lost revenue

(WJAR) — Major online sports gambling companies looking to expand into Rhode Island are releasing data they hope bolsters their case for more competition, as they claim the state is losing out on millions in revenue. The Sports Betting Alliance, which is made up of gambling apps including DraftKings,...

Rhode Island · 1d
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Warwick Still Posts Comprehensive Plan Update as Draft Chapters

Warwick is still introducing its comprehensive plan update as unfinished paperwork. The chapters on the city website are labeled drafts, and the public instruction is to keep an eye on the Planning Board for the next agenda item and, eventually, approval. The city's comprehensive plan update page says the documents...

Warwick, RI · 1d

The Providence Journal

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Holiday performances in RI, from Scrooge to Cirque du Soleil

Actor/choreographer Taavon Gamble has been part of more than a dozen productions of the Charles Dickens holiday classic “A Christmas Carol,” but serving as director for Trinity Repertory Company’s 50th anniversary presentation gave him “new appreciation for the story of redemption.” “Every time you come back to it, you bring all the experience, joy and loss you’ve had since the last time. Suddenly, there’s new weight to a character – you understand Cratchit or Scrooge better,” says Gamble, who played Fezziwig and the Ghost of Christmas Present in Trinity’s 2025 production. Gamble started finding his way with the upcoming production almost a year ago, eager to spin a joyful, traditional version that harks back to the story’s Victorian origins while still speaking to audiences today. “I wanted it to be traditional, with Dickens’ text,” he says. Every element of the show, which runs through Dec. 31, “has got to be getting Scrooge to redemption. If it’s not, it’s got to go.” For this, he tapped storytelling in its many forms – using “great choral moments and energetic choreography” that looks deeper at subtle storylines. In the Christmas Eve party at Fezziwig’s warehouse, for example, Gamble hints that Scrooge’s love story

Providence, RI · 1d

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Westport Students Give Local Veterans the "Thank You" They Deserve

Westport Middle School students host an unforgettable Veterans Day ceremony honoring local service members.

Westport, MA · 2d

eastgreenwichnews.com

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EG Honors Veterans With Parade, Ceremony

Above: Flyover and flag – the flyover was from the 143rd Airlift Wing, RI Air National Guard, Quonset. Photo by Ray Johnson. Picture-perfect day to celebrate those who put their lives on the line for the country. Veterans, community leaders, residents and visitors alike gathered for East Greenwich’s annual...

East Greenwich, RI · 1d

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Marcus & Millichap lists Oak Harbor Village Square for sale

Exeter, RI Marcus & Millichap was awarded the exclusive listing for the sale of Oak Harbor Village Square, a mixed-use property. Thomas Shihadeh, Rhode Island broker of record, is leading the exclusive marketing campaign on behalf of the seller, with Adam Cohen working in association with Shihadeh from Massachusetts. “Oak...

Exeter, RI · 1d

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URI College of Nursing to establish interdisciplinary palliative care program to train students, healthcare professionals

SOUTH KINGSTOWN — Serious illness is part of the human experience, affecting not only those living with illness but also their families and loved ones. Many people experience it more than once in their lifetime — whether their own illness or caring for a loved one in their hardest moments.

South Kingstown, RI · 2d

Turnto10.com

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Place a Pet Isabelle finds her forever home!

A few weeks ago we featured a Place a Pet with Isabella the German Shepherd. We are happy to announce that Isabella has been adopted by a lovely family in Coventry, Rhode Island. She will be spending her senior years in her new forever home on Johnson’s Pond with her...

Coventry, RI · 2d

Uprise RI

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Recap: Tiverton Planners OK Farm Solar Array, Delay Three-Home Subdivision

A three-lot subdivision off Mary Lane, with a home and an accessory unit on each lot, will return to the Planning Board on Dec. 1. Its access depends on a 40-foot strip that a neighbor says is hers, and a lawsuit over the strip is pending. A farm on Nanaquaket Road won conditional approval for a small solar array, with the fence requirement waived. The board also gave a positive review to a new house in the Stafford Pond watershed.

Tiverton, RI · 2d

reportertoday.com

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Neighborhood sues Rhode Island over $100M claim in overdue Medicaid reimbursements

Rhode Island’s largest Medicaid insurer is suing the state, alleging $100 million in unpaid insurance reimbursements, some of which are more than a decade overdue. The 20-page complaint was filed by Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island in Providence County Superior Court on Oct. 30, and first reported by The Providence Journal. The Rhode Island Executive Office of Health and Human Services and its interim director, Kristen Sousa, are named as defendants.

Rhode Island · 2d

WPRI 12 News

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Community Focus: RI Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green

Rhode Island Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green joined Community Focus to discuss the future of the state's students and schools.

Rhode Island · 1d

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Proclamation Brewing welcomes visitors to new Warwick space

WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — Proclamation Brewing is welcoming customers to its new space at 298 Kilvert St. in Warwick with an opening-week lineup featuring food trucks, sports and a Veterans Day discount. In a Facebook announcement, the brewery said the space is ready for visitors to gather at the...

Warwick, RI · 2d

WPRI 12 News

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Worker contact with wiring causes power outage in Warren

Thousands of residents in Warren woke up Friday morning with no power.

Warren, RI · 19h

PennLive.com

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Why officials are calling in federal experts as rabies spikes in Rhode Island

Health officials are warning Rhode Island residents to stay away from wild animals after two more raccoons tested positive for rabies in Johnston and Coventry, according to the Rhode Island Department of Health. The sick animals were found near Green Earth Avenue in Johnston and Plainfield Pike in Coventry. So...

Rhode Island · 1d

Brown Daily Herald

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Lindemann ’29: Crisis pregnancy centers are a threat Rhode Island can’t ignore

The Ocean State helped buoy the blue wave that swept the nation on Nov. 3. The Democratic nominee for governor, Helena Foulkes, won her race by over 100,000 votes. The Democrats running for the Senate, the House and Attorney General also won their races. None of these victories are surprising — we live in one of the bluest states in the country. Especially when it comes to pro-choice legislation, Rhode Island is extremely liberal. In 2019, the state codified the protections of Roe v. Wade into state law, and in 2024, we established legal protections for clinicians and prohibited legal action targeting legally provided health care.

Rhode Island · 21h

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Recap: Warren Council Adopts Zoning Rewrite, Advances Sidewalk Snow Fines

Warren's updated zoning ordinance is now adopted, while boat and trailer storage rules were held to December. Proposed fines for not clearing sidewalk snow would start at $200 and cap at $500, pending a second reading. Residents will be able to pay by credit card at the transfer station and Public Works office, with a fee of about 3 to 3.5% passed on to users.

Warren, RI · 1d

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Student film brings URI water level-rise research to small town

“Rising Waters,” a documentary produced by Mount Hope High School students, highlights community engagement in a small Rhode Island town’s rising water table. The documentary uses the University of Rhode Island’s research about how sea level rise and climate change are affecting small towns, including Warren, Rhode Island, a low-lying, urbanized coastal community, according to Rhody Today. The goal of the film’s storytelling is to turn residents’ concern into understanding risk and taking action, and it will screen on Nov. 17.

Warren, RI · 1d