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On this day in 1794, Commodore Matthew Calbraith Perry was born in Rhode Island. A member of the Perry family naval dynasty and often called the ‘Father of the Steam Navy,’ Perry is best known for leading two expeditions to Japan in 1853 and 1854. [Read More]

On this day in history in 1987, Rose Island Lighthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places. [Read More]

Newport City Council held a Regular Council Meeting last night at City Hall. We’ll have more coverage of the two-plus-hour meeting throughout the day today.

newportFILM will host a screening of Checkpoint Zoo in Newport this evening. What’sUpNewp’s Ruthie Wood has more on the film and screening. [Read More]

The dance program at Salve Regina University will present EIGHT at the Casino Theatre beginning tonight. The title is inspired by the eight dance majors approaching graduation, and the performance highlights the infinite flow of energy and connectedness symbolic of the number eight. [Read More]

The City of Newport is inviting civic-minded residents to apply for positions on a number of its Boards and Commission, including three newly created groups aimed at shaping the future of local governance and engaging the next generation of leaders. [Read More]

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Constructed in 1870, Narragansett Bay’s iconic Rose Island Lighthouse was built on top of a bastion of Fort Hamilton. The fort, including the lighthouse, is preserved, maintained and operated by The Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation.

New program brings together Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth, and Navy Base to tackle environmental challenges

On This Day in RI History – April 10, 1794: Commodore Matthew Calbraith Perry born

On April 10th, 1794, Commodore Matthew Calbraith Perry was born in Rhode Island. A member of the Perry family naval dynasty and often called the ‘Father of the Steam Navy,’ Perry is best known for leading two expeditions to Japan in 1853 and 1854.

A new executive order from President Donald Trump that’s part of his effort to invigorate energy production raises the possibility that his Department of Justice will go to court against state climate change laws aimed at slashing planet-warming greenhouse gas pollution from fossil fuels.

Bichette drives in winner in 11th, Guerrero celebrates extension with 3 hits as Blue Jays beat Bosox

Bo Bichette’s sacrifice fly in the 11th inning scored Ernie Clement and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. celebrated his contract extension with three hits as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 2-1 on Wednesday night.

Franz Wagner scored 23 points, Cole Anthony came off the bench with 18 points and the Orlando Magic beat the Boston Celtics 96-76 on Wednesday night to clinch seventh place in the Eastern Conference and the top spot in the play-in tournament.

Rep. Patricia A. Serpa and Sen. Louis P. DiPalma have introduced legislation to bring fairness to Rhode Island’s bidding process for entities who contract with the state.

By Dennis Turano, Middletown

Trump Administration is considering eliminating certain Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) regional offices, including the Region 1 office that serves Rhode Island.  

Volunteers Also Needed for Existing Boards & Commissions

Newport Restaurant Group (NRG) has announced the growth of its partnership with Greenplaces, a leader in the sustainability space, to enhance its sustainability strategy and to measure its carbon footprint better.

Sour Grapes is a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a problematic and troubled world.

By Wendy Riel, Middletown

Three casting calls in Rhode Island right now.

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