Good morning, it’s Sunday, January 12.
Today, we’re thrilled to kick off Voices of Rhode Island, a new series from What'sUpNewp. Every Sunday, a diverse lineup of contributors—each with deep knowledge and a passion for their field—will explore topics like housing, arts, women's health, senior issues, history, and more.
We’re excited for you to join us on this journey as we amplify the voices in our community and dive deeper into topics that define Rhode Island.
VOICES OF RHODE ISLAND
It’s important to recognize that the Newport County housing market has changed significantly since 2019, and while it’s natural to wish for the prices of the past, adjusting to today’s reality is key.
Few, if any, are familiar with Newport and the birth of US Navy diving, a proud tradition which continues today.
I view MLK Day as both a personal and public day of reflection on his legacy. His words still guide me, especially in moments of ethical dilemma.
How impressively Vietnam’s Trung Sisters fought was vividly described a few years ago in a military journal by Mary Raum, a professor at the U.S. Naval War College in Newport:
We can do better than this. We must.
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“SOUR GRAPES” is about “Aesop”, a miserable-flying dog, living in a strange, problematic and troubled world along with his odd family and pet cloud, ‘Ominous’.
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According to data from the Multiple Listing Service, this is the highest sale in Newport year-to-date.
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