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Sunday Soundings: Voices of Rhode Island
Your weekly connection to issues shaping life in the Ocean State.
Ryan Belmore
January 19, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes
Local, independent news serving Newport County and Rhode Island.
Good morning, it’s Sunday, January 19.
Welcome to our second edition of 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.
VOICES OF RHODE ISLAND
Where can we see “Mission Possible” at work in Rhode Island today? Here are three examples.
Commemorate the legacy of MLK this weekend
Affordability in Newport County has become a difficult reality for many buyers, particularly those in search of entry-level homes.
German submarine’s daring attack led to its demise in shallow waters off Point Judith, Rhode Island
SUNDAY COMIC
THE LATEST FROM WUN
Rhode Island Broadcasters Association provides latest updates on parking bans, school cancellations, and delays
An estimated 828,000 gallons of home heating oil spilled, spreading throughout a broad area of Block Island Sound and beyond, including the shoreline of the Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge
Played Coach on “Cheers”
Contract workers charged with accepting cash from non-resident to illegally dump trash
Tim Stutzle scored in the shootout to lift the Ottawa Senators to a 6-5 win over the Boston Bruins on Saturday.
Barry Evans had 24 points in Bryant’s 85-62 victory against UMass-Lowell on Saturday night.
David Green scored 22 points to lead Rhode Island and Sebastian Thomas knocked down the game-winning 3-pointer with one second left as the Rams beat Davidson 92-90 on Saturday.
This was a case in a young, unvaccinated child with a recent history of international travel.
Governor Dan McKee today outlined the resources and health guidance available to help keep residents safe during snowfall expected Sunday and extreme cold anticipated to start on Monday.
Award-winning Chef Sherry Pocknett cites ongoing heating issues and landlord disputes as reasons for sudden closure
Horror writer best known for his work in “Weird Tales” magazine
Eric Dixon scored 23 points to lead Villanova and Tyler Perkins sealed the victory with a layup with 42 seconds remaining as the Wildcats took down Providence 75-73 on Friday night.
Jayson Tatum scored 30 points and the Boston Celtics ran past the Orlando Magic 121-94 on Friday night.
With 26 opportunities scheduled, it’s shaping up to be a busy and exciting time for those looking to find their next home or investment property.
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