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Endangered whales found entangled in rope off Massachusetts, and 1 is likely to die
12/18/2024

Endangered whales found entangled in rope off Massachusetts, and 1 is likely to die

Two endangered whales have been spotted entangled in fishing gear off Massachusetts, and one is likely to die from its injuries, the federal government said. They are North Atlantic right whales, which number less than 400 and face existential threats from entanglement in gear and collisions with ...

Newsletter: Newport School Superintendent provides updates on Rogers High School, teacher negotiations
12/18/2024

Newsletter: Newport School Superintendent provides updates on Rogers High School, teacher negotiations

Colleen Burns Jermain discusses construction progress, career tech programs, and recent agreement with teachers' union

Letter To The Editor: Prioritizing housing opportunities for local workers is essential for fostering a stable and thriv...
12/18/2024

Letter To The Editor: Prioritizing housing opportunities for local workers is essential for fostering a stable and thriving local community

Dear Editor,  I am writing to show my support and agreement to Judy Jone’s letter regarding the rejection of the Purchase and Sale Agreement for the Coggeshall School property. Not only did the City Council make the right decision, but we actually need to focus on getting more real local workers ...

Middletown man indicted on multiple child molestation charges
12/18/2024

Middletown man indicted on multiple child molestation charges

A Middletown man, 34, is facing serious charges related to child molestation and sexual assault. Steven Sousa has been indicted by the Statewide Grand Jury in Rhode Island on multiple counts. The charges against Sousa include three counts of first-degree child molestation, two counts of first-degree...

12/18/2024

Newport Public Schools' Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain will join What'sUpNewp for her next monthly live conversation, "Ask The Superintendent", with What'sUpNewp on Wednesday, December 18, at 1:30 pm.

During our 30-minute conversation, we'll address various topics, ask various questions, and look for updates on ongoing issues.

What questions do you have for the Superintendent? Leave them below, and we'll answer as many as we can during the live broadcast.

https://whatsupnewp.com/2024/12/ask-the-superintendent-a-live-conversation-with-colleen-burns-jermain-dec-18/

Obituary: Richard “Rocky” E. Pires
12/18/2024

Obituary: Richard “Rocky” E. Pires

Richard “Rocky” E. Pires, 67, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away at home on December 16, 2024. He was the husband of Angela Manchester. Born in Boston, MA, he was the son of the late John and Mildred (Close) Pires. Rocky was a man of many passions and talents with a personality larger than...

ABC 6:  Middletown man indicted on molestation, sexual assault charges via
12/18/2024

ABC 6: Middletown man indicted on molestation, sexual assault charges via

MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (WLNE) — A man from Middletown has been indicted by a grand jury with three counts of first-degree child molestation, two counts of first-degree sexual assault, and three counts of second-degree child molestation. According to the Rhode Island Attorney General, 34-year-old Steven ...

What’s Up Newp and The JPT present our annual National Lampoon’s CHRISTMAS VACATION PARTY! Our awesome Christmas traditi...
12/18/2024

What’s Up Newp and The JPT present our annual National Lampoon’s CHRISTMAS VACATION PARTY! Our awesome Christmas tradition has become so popular we’re doing back-to-back nights of the Grizwolds this year, tonight (Dec. 18) and tomorrow night (Dec.19).

Included w/ your ticket is an awesome pre-film concert by David Tessier’s All Star Stars (both nights) that will jingle all the bells off with their holiday-rock setlist! Live music 6:15-7:15, to be followed by the film at 7:30. On 12/19 Narragansett Beer will be doing a beer tasting, including their new Winter Warmer. Enjoy complimentary Christmas cookies with admission both nights! As Cousin Eddy says, it’s gonna be a beaut!

Tickets available at janepickens.com.

Newsletter: Newport City Manager discusses North End Development, AI customer service during monthly chat
12/18/2024

Newsletter: Newport City Manager discusses North End Development, AI customer service during monthly chat

Coggeshall School negotiations, bridge realignment plans, and new technology to improve city services among key topics addressed

Newport City Manager discusses North End Development, AI customer service during monthly chat
12/18/2024

Newport City Manager discusses North End Development, AI customer service during monthly chat

Newport City Manager Colin Kennedy provided updates on several city initiatives during his monthly conversation with What’sUpNewp on Wednesday, Dec. 18. Kennedy announced plans to implement a new artificial intelligence-powered customer service system for the city by the end of January. The system...

12/18/2024

Newport City Manager Colin Kennedy will join What'sUpNewp for his next monthly live conversation with What'sUpNewp, "Ask The City Manager", on Wednesday, December 18, at 10 am.

During our 30-minute conversation, we'll address various topics, ask various questions, and look for updates on ongoing issues.

What questions do you have for the Superintendent? Leave them below, and we'll answer as many as possible during the live broadcast.

https://whatsupnewp.com/2024/12/newport-city-manager-colin-kennedy-will-join-whatsupnewp-for-a-one-on-one-conversation-on-dec-18/

Newport Police Arrest & Dispatch Log: Dec. 17 – 18
12/18/2024

Newport Police Arrest & Dispatch Log: Dec. 17 – 18

The Newport Police Department has provided the following arrest and dispatch logs from 7 am on December 17 through 7 am on December 18, 2024. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Arrest Log Tuesday, December 17 At 12:49 pm, a 33-year-old female from Newport, Rhode Island, was taken...

WPRI:  Middletown High School students experiencing 'unusual symptoms' via
12/18/2024

WPRI: Middletown High School students experiencing 'unusual symptoms' via

Leaders at Middletown High School are warning parents after students reported experiencing “unusual symptoms.”

Newsletter: What's Up in Newport Today: Wednesday, December 18
12/18/2024

Newsletter: What's Up in Newport Today: Wednesday, December 18

National Lampoon Christmas Vacation Party, Yuletide Melodies, A What'sUpNewp Conversation with Newport City Manager and Newport School Superintendent, and more

Obituary: Jennifer Saba
12/18/2024

Obituary: Jennifer Saba

Jennifer M. Saba, 52, of New York, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of Marlene Leatherbee of Newport and West Palm Beach, FL and the late George Saba. Jennifer Saba, who was a unique, incredible, bright, curious, woman, who could hold her own in any gi...

Federal hostility could delay offshore wind projects, derailing state climate goals
12/18/2024

Federal hostility could delay offshore wind projects, derailing state climate goals

by Alex Brown, Stateline December 16, 2024 Numerous East Coast states are counting on offshore wind projects to power tens of millions of homes and to help them transition to cleaner energy. But putting wind turbines at sea requires the cooperation of a powerful landlord: the federal government. Soo...

Pastrnak scores in OT as Bruins rally to beat Flames 4-3
12/18/2024

Pastrnak scores in OT as Bruins rally to beat Flames 4-3

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Former Flame Elias Lindholm had a goal and an assist and David Pastrnak scored 4:22 into overtime as the Boston Bruins came from behind on Tuesday night for a 4-3 victory over the Calgary Flames. Morgan Geekie and Marc McLaughlin also scored for the Bruins, who have won six...

Middletown School Committee votes to change meeting time, sparking debate
12/18/2024

Middletown School Committee votes to change meeting time, sparking debate

The Middletown School Committee voted 4-1 to change its meeting time to 5:30 p.m., igniting a heated debate among members about accessibility for parents and the potential impact on school staff. The decision came during the committee’s regular meeting on December 12, 2024, where newly elected cha...

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