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Jane Pickens Theater serves up classic cinema with a side of wine and beer this June

The Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center is rolling out a trio of classic film events this June, pairing big-screen ...
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RIDOH recommends reopening swimming area at Easton’s Beach

This story was originally published at 5:01 p.m. on May 29. It has been updated with news of the reopening. The Rhode Island Department of Health is recommending that the swimming area at Easton’s ...
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Tiverton library to host talk on Revolutionary War art on June 13

The Tiverton Public Library will host a free art appreciation talk titled “Early American Art, Revolutionary Images” on Saturday, June 13, at 2 p.m. The presentation will be given by Jill Sanford of ...
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Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge construction shifting to night work

The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority will shift construction on the Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge to overnight hours ...
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On This Day In Newport History – May 30, 1880: League of American Wheelmen, the first national bicycle society, formed in Newport

The League of American Bicyclists was founded as the League of American Wheelmen on May 30, 1880 in Newport, Rhode Island. Bicyclists, known then as “wheelmen,” were challenged by rutted roads of ...
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Martínez comes up with key hit, fielding play as Guardians hold on for 4-3 win over Red Sox

CLEVELAND (AP) — Angel Martínez had an RBI single during Cleveland’s four-run first and made a key defensive play in the second inning as the Guardians held on for a 4-3 victory over the Boston Red ...
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Newport Charter Yacht Show returns to Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard in June

The annual Newport Charter Yacht Show will return June 22–25 at Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard, drawing a fleet of charter ...
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State recommends closing swimming area at Easton’s Beach over high bacteria

The Rhode Island Department of Health is recommending that the swimming area at Easton’s Beach be closed because of high bacteria counts in the water. The department will continue to monitor and ...
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On the Market: A look at Newport County’s Open Houses this weekend (May 30-31)

This weekend offers a good snapshot of where the Newport County housing market stands as we head into June. Saturday is absolutely stacked, with dozens of open houses spread across Newport County and ...
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Thompson Middle School wins top award at RI Civics Day

Students from Newport’s Thompson Middle School won the top middle school project award at Rhode Island Civics Day, held last week at the State House. The students earned the honor for a ...
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Ellen Pinnock announces bid for second term on Newport City Council

Newport City Councilwoman Ellen Pinnock announced she will run for a second term representing Ward 1. Pinnock said advocating ...
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Middletown-based UTIC expands undersea workforce training through sonar course partnership

More than 100 employees from member companies of the Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium recently completed a sonar training course offered through a partnership with the University of Rhode ...