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Newport’s Mooring Wait Lists Now Available Online with Real-Time Updates
Boaters in Newport can now conveniently track their position on the city’s mooring wait lists, thanks to a new online system offering automatic real-time updates. If you’re currently on the wait list for a city mooring permit and want to know your status, visit www.CityofNewport.com/MooringList. The wait lists are categorized by Main Harbor, Brenton Cove, Spindle, and Point, making it easier for applicants to find their specific listing.
Providence-Newport Ferry Kicks Off Summer Service This Friday
The Providence-Newport Ferry is set to launch its highly anticipated 2024 summer service this Friday, offering scenic and convenient travel between key destinations in Rhode Island. Operating seasonally from June 21 to October 14, the ferry service will run daily from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. In addition to the...
RPL’s DeRentis Closes $4.2M Sale of Historic East Side Colonial
Residential Properties Ltd. (RPL) proudly announces the sale of a distinguished property at 25 Cooke Street on Providence’s East Side for an impressive $4.2 million. The transaction, skillfully handled by RPL Sales Associate Jim DeRentis, saw him representing both the buyer and the seller. According to State-Wide MLS data,...
Obituary: Deborah L. (Kohn) Gazaway (1941-2024)
Deborah L. (Kohn) Gazaway, 82, of Newport, RI, formerly of Narrowsburg, NY, passed away on June 12, 2024, in the Heatherwood Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late John C. Gazaway. Born and raised in The Bronx, NY, she was the daughter of the late Abraham and Helen...
Governor McKee and Secretary Tanner Announce Recipients of Placemaking Initiative Mini Grants
Governor Dan McKee and Secretary of Commerce Liz Tanner today announced the recipients of the latest mini grant awards under the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation’s Placemaking Initiative. The initiative is a statewide effort to support businesses in the tourism and hospitality industries, with a focus on events and activities held outdoors or in public spaces during the summer months.
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and URI President Marc Parlange Celebrate $3.75 Million Boost for Blue Economy Initiatives
U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse joined University of Rhode Island President Marc Parlange today to celebrate the allocation of $3.75 million in federal funding aimed at enhancing URI’s Blue Economy initiatives. “Rhode Island’s location, access to talent, and world-class institutions like URI have positioned our state well to be a...
Newport Blues Café to Host Triple Headliner Newport Comedy Series Show This Thursday
Get ready for a night of laughter at the Newport Blues Café this Thursday as it hosts another triple headliner show featuring nationally touring comedians Bill Simas, Will Noonan, and Casey Crawford. Meet the Comedians. Bill Simas has been a staple in the comedy world since 2010, headlining shows...
Governor McKee Signs FY25 Budget, Emphasizes Education, Housing, and Economic Growth
Governor Dan McKee signed the FY25 Rhode Island budget in a ceremony Monday at the Rhode Island State House. The budget earmarks significant investments for K-12 education, housing, small businesses, infrastructure, and retirees. Joining him at the signing were Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi, House Finance Committee Chairman Marvin L. Abney, and Senate Finance Committee Chairman Louis DiPalma.
Vesper Sails to Victory Amidst Tight Competition at 170th Annual Regatta
On a day where light winds magnified the importance of precision, the 170th Annual Regatta saw some of the fiercest competition in recent memory. David Team’s Vesper squad triumphed in the ORC B fleet, capitalizing on rival Fox’s misstep to secure the victory. “We felt in the first...
Obituary: William Gramitt (1937-2024)
William Gramitt, 87, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on June 11, 2024, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, in Providence. Born in New Britain, CT, he was the son of the late Otto H. and Eleanor L. (McGrath) Gramitt. He is survived by: his sons Matthew (Leah) Gramitt of Barrington, R.I., Jason (Devin) Gramitt of Portsmouth, R.I., and Jeffrey Brunell (Paula) of Havre de Grace MD; grandchildren: Taschen, Aaniin, Iry, Noah, Miles, Jules, Audrey, and Trevor; siblings: Thomas Gramitt of FL, and Eleanor Lucitti of SC; and nieces and nephews: Kim, Kelly, Thomas, Robert, Jo-Ann, Monica, and Jennifer; his good friends RJ Von See and Burt Jagolinzer, who stuck with him through the years… …and the many formal and common-law ex wives, girlfriends, and lovers who had the unique experience of having gotten close to him.
Newport County YMCA Evacuated After Steam System Malfunction; One Injured
Saturday morning at approximately 8:50 a.m., emergency responders from the Middletown Fire and Police Departments rushed to the Newport County YMCA at 792 Valley Road following reports of a possible explosion. Upon arrival, authorities quickly evacuated the building. The Middletown Fire Department later confirmed that the incident was caused by...
Rhode Island DEM Closes Fort Wetherill Bulkhead Until Further Notice for Safety Concerns
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has announced the temporary closure of the bulkhead behind the DEM’s Division of Marine Fisheries at Fort Wetherill State Park. Effective Friday, June 14, this closure applies to both vehicular and pedestrian traffic and will remain in effect until further notice.
Following U.S. Supreme Court decision, bump stocks remain illegal in Rhode Island
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision in Garland v. Cargill, Attorney General Peter F. Neronha of Rhode Island has issued a resolute statement emphasizing the state’s commitment to gun safety amidst the striking down of a federal regulation concerning bump stocks. The Court’s ruling, which overturns...
Massachusetts Sales Tax Holiday Returns August 10-11, 2024: What You Need to Know
Massachusetts is gearing up for their annual sales tax holiday, set to take place on Saturday, August 10, and Sunday, August 11, 2024. During these two days, most retail items priced at $2,500 or less will be exempt from the state’s sales tax, offering shoppers a chance to save on back-to-school shopping and other purchases.
Weekly Roundup: Key Developments at the Rhode Island General Assembly (June 10-June 14)
This week, the Rhode Island General Assembly passed a series of bills addressing a wide range of issues, from healthcare and housing to law enforcement reform and firearm safety. The approved legislation includes the 2025 state budget, measures to alleviate the housing crisis, and new laws to enhance public safety and healthcare access.
Stunning Briggs Farm Home in Narragansett Hits the Market for $1,645,000
28 Palm Beach Avenue | Narragansett, RI | 7 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,764 sq ft | offered by Residential Properties for $1,645,000. Nestled on a generous 14,000 sq. ft. lot in the highly desirable Briggs Farm neighborhood, this unique, expansive home is a true gem. As you approach, a spacious driveway welcomes you, hinting at the grandeur within.
U.S. Naval War College Celebrates Summer Graduation at Naval Station Newport
Naval Station Newport was abuzz with pride and ceremony on June 14 as the U.S. Naval War College (NWC) celebrated its in-residence summer graduation. The event honored the achievements of 332 students from senior-level and intermediate-level leadership courses, including 93 international students. Additionally, 462 students from the College of Distance Education (CDE) programs, with 90 attending in person, were also recognized. The graduates represented all branches of the U.S. armed forces, over 30 federal agencies and departments, and 58 partner and allied nations.
RIPTA Launches Paid CDL Prep Course to Attract New Transit Drivers
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) and the Rhode Island Institute for Labor Studies & Research (ILSR) announced Thursday the launch of an innovative Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) prep course program. This initiative aims to attract and prepare new transit drivers for obtaining their CDL permit. Participants will have the unique opportunity to earn $25.33 per hour while preparing for their CDL permit test in an instructor-led classroom setting.
Rhode Island General Assembly Approves Bill to End Minimum Wage Exemption for Domestic Workers
The Rhode Island General Assembly has approved a bill to extend the state’s minimum wage protections to domestic workers. The legislation (2024-S 2021, 2024-H 7532) now awaits the governor’s signature. Despite incremental increases in Rhode Island’s minimum wage over the years, domestic workers have been left out. Under...
Obituary: John Everett “Fud” Benson (1939-2024)
John Everett Benson, known far and wide as “Fud,” was born in Newport, Rhode Island in 1939 and grew up in the Point section of town, not far from the Colonial-era stone carving shop which his father, John Howard, had run since the 1920s. As a teenager, Benson learned from his dad how to draw, and hand carve letters in stone.
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