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The Newport City Council approved a new three-year contract with the city’s firefighters union during its regular meeting last night. They also voted again to remove a speed camera on Ruggles Avenue. Here’s Our Full Meeting Recap
During her monthly one-on-one conversation with What’sUpNewp yesterday, Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain discussed budget challenges and potential layoffs, gave an update on Rogers High School's construction progress, and confirmed discussions about potential regionalization with Middletown. Read More or Watch Convo
On Tuesday, the Newport Area Career & Technical Center culinary team finished in third place at the Rhode Island Hospitality Educational Foundation’s Pro-Start Competition in Warwick. ABC 6 has more on the competition here.
Newport Area Career & Technical Center culinary team. Credit: Newport Public Schools
Sail Newport’s Challenger Lecture Series will feature Keith Stokes this evening. Stokes will present “African Heritage Mariners in the Colonial Era,” shedding light on how seafaring offered a path to freedom and prosperity for enslaved and free African men during the 18th and 19th centuries. More Details
Dockside is set to host an exciting event this summer featuring New England sports legend Doug Flutie and his band. Scheduled for August 1 and 2, the Doug Flutie Band, which has been performing for over 20 years, will entertain guests with their music. Dockside’s Announcement
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