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Joined by representatives from the U.S. Travel Association, as well as Rhode Island tourism advocates, U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (D-RI) visited tourist sites in Newport Monday morning
The Slim 5K, organized by Slim Possible Newport, raised $2,000 for American Cancer Society Relay for Life Saturday morning.
The sun and mild temperatures brought out a a total of 111 runners and walkers Saturday for Slim Possible's 5k to fight cancer. When Melissa Bodenbender's father was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer and was given a month to live, Slim Possible Newport and Bodenbender partnered up to organize the event. "After all expenses we are happy to report that we will be writing a check to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life for $2109," said Slim Possible's Patrick Snow. Lee Fontaine of Newport came in first overall, with a finish time of 19:23. Jay Grover-Silvestri of Newport was the overall male winner, with a finish time of 20:34. For the full results, click here.
A snapshot of Aquidneck Island’s property transactions from April 20th – 26th
DATE ADDRESS SOLD PRICE 4/26/2013 76 Bliss Road, Newport $455,000 4/26/2013 6 Bowser Court, Newport $171,000 4/26/2013 14 Carey Street, Newport $375,000 4/26/2013 8 Jean Street, Middletown $130,000 4/26/2013 16-18 Willow Court, Portsmouth $210,000 Information provided by Libby Kirwin Real Estate
Looking for an SUV? Here's a quick guide to five sport-utility vehicles for sale at dealerships around Rhode Island.
When you're looking for the versatility of a large vehicle with the comforts of a car, an SUV may be the right choice. This week, we take a look at a selection of SUVs for sale around Rhode Island, ranging from the roomy and comfortable to the sporty, as listed on cars.com. Click the blue links for more information — and to find more cars for sale in Rhode Island, visit the AOL Autos website. 1. 2013 Ford Escape S — $19,899 Producing 168 hp from a 2.5-L inline 4-cyl., the Escape is Ford's offering in the crowded cross-over market. It seats five and offers all kinds of safety features, including first- and second-row curtain airbags. Fuel consumption ranges from 23 to 33 mpg. For sale at: Tasca Automotive Group, Cranston 2. 2012 Nissan …
A snapshot of Aquidneck Island’s property transactions from April 12th – April 19th.
DATE ADDRESS SOLD PRICE 4/19/2013 112 Connection Street, Newport $385,000 4/19/2013 17 Jean Terrace, Middletown $299,000 4/19/2013 1567 West Main Road, Middletown $169,000 Information provided by Libby Kirwin Real Estate
Two Newport restaurants are donating a portion of their dinner proceeds this Thursday
Several Newport restaurants are joining in a statewide day to fight HIV/AIDS, Thursday, April 25. Pier 49 Seafood and Spirits and Speakeasy Bar & Grille will be donating a portion of its dinner proceeds on this day. They’re participating in Dining Out for Life, benefiting AIDS Project RI, which provides education, prevention and testing programs and a range of services for people living with HIV/AIDS in the state. Thirty restaurants across Rhode Island are participating on that day, which is also being observed in many communities across the nation and in Canada. NBC 10 news anchor and reporter Mario Hilario is chairing the Rhode Island event. “I am honored to chair this important event that brings about awareness of HIV/AIDS as well as …
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An economist talking to Business Week said the city is typically a $1-billion-a-day metropolitan area.
CHARLESTOWN, MA -- How much does it cost to shut down a city for an entire day? Bloomberg Business Week reports that price tag is somewhere in the range of $250 million to $333 million, citing a chief economist at IHS Global Insight. The citywide shelter-in-place order was lifted shortly after 6 p.m. Friday, about 10 hours after the police lockdown was extended to the entire city of Boston. As of 6:30 p.m., police continued to search for the remaining at-large suspect in Monday’s bombing at the Boston Marathon finish line, with heavy activity continuing in the greater Boston community of Watertown. The suspect was identified by authorities as 19-year-old Dzhokhar A. Tsarnaev. While some businesses remained open during the lockdown, many …
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3:20 pm on Saturday, April 20, 2013
I know that is a lot of money to lose for the city of Boston,however we must not forget ,that you cannot put a price on a life. more ›
Joe Sousa
6:42 am on Wednesday, May 8, 2013
The sailors uniform looks like the ones worn in ww 1. more ›