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Loud cars be on notice, Newport set to expand noise detection camera presence. Here's how
NEWPORT – The City of Newport has armed itself with new technology and an amended ordinance to tackle excess noise generated by illegally modified motor vehicles. “We’re not going after hundreds and hundreds of folks a day,” City Councilor Mark Aramli told his fellow councilors on Wednesday. “These are truly the worst offenders that would make it difficult for anybody to enjoy sitting on their porch or sitting at a street cafe, and it's not just residents that are affected by these open pipe motorcycles and modified vehicles, it's our tourists as well. The folks sitting at a street cafe on Broadway or Thames Street who literally can’t hear each other talking when some of these folks drive by.”
‘Boots on the Ground’ in Newport holds special meaning for veterans
NEWPORT, R.I. (WLNE) — A touching display in Newport this Memorial Day weekend, as veterans gathered for the annual ‘Boots on the Ground’ memorial. Hundreds of boots lined Fort Adams in honor of United States service members killed in action post-9/11. “It gives you a moment to...
Rhode Island high schoolers spread organ donation awareness through artwork
NEWPORT, R.I. (WLNE) — A group of Rhode Island high schoolers was honored Tuesday for their artwork in spreading awareness about organ donation. Newport Mayor Xay Khamsyvoravong joined officials in awarding the 2024 Rhode Island State-Wide High School Organ Donation Poster Contest winners. First Place – Ezekiel Montevirgen.
Memorial Day ceremony held in Warren
WARREN, R.I. (WPRI) — A Memorial Day ceremony that honored those who made the ultimate sacrifice was held in Warren on Sunday morning. An American flag at the ceremony was lowered to half-staff. There was also a wreath-laying ceremony and a 21-gun salute. The ceremony took place at Market...
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