Wednesday, May 16, 2012
The Alliance for a Livable Newport held a public forum on the single-stream recycling system coming to Newport this summer.
Local and state officials introduced the new single-stream recycling system that will be implemented in Newport this June during a forum presented by the Alliance for a Livable Newport on Tuesday night at the Newport Public Library. The forum also explained how to reduce and recycle items that are difficult to dispose of, such as paint, mattresses, light bulbs and batteries. Sarah Kite, Director of Recycling Services for the Rhode Island Resource and Recovery Corporation, Kristin Littlefield, Clean City Coordinator for the City of Newport, Ellie Leonardsmith of RI Clean Water Action, and Victor Bell, President of Environmental Packaging International, sat on the panel. Laura Carson, member of the Alliance for a Livable Newport, moderated …
The flag raising ceremonies will be rescheduled for Friday, May 18.
Due to weather considerations, the Newport Love-Flag Raising, celebrating Newport Settlement Day, the 373rd anniversity of May 16, 1639, has been re-scheduled to Friday, May 18. This historic observance marks the occasion when the first settlers formally met and named ye Towne: "Newport". This year's observance is, however, on Friday, May the 18. The observance will include three continuous events. This is an original Newportant Foundation Reenactment under the surrendering direction of George Brian Sullivan, Ph.D., A.k.a., Doctor Love, Amorior General. Events are free and open to the public. Bring a Picnic on land or sea; and, bring your own Newport Love (BYOLove). The Three Locations: 1) 12 p.m.--Via Oldport Marine Launch Services…
The following information was provided by the Newport Police Department. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.
Jared M. Kelly, 22, of 17671 Deer Isle Circle, Winter Garden, FL., was arrested around 1:08 a.m. on Wednesday, May 16, for a vandalism charge. Police were called when Pelham employees allegedly saw Kelly punch a window and break it. Warrant arrest Lukasz Kotarbinksi, 22, of 15 Meeting St., Newport, was arrested around 6:40 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15, for an active warrant for failure to appear in court with ability to pay. The above reports detail arrests made by the Newport Police Department. Descriptions of all events are based solely on police officer reports provided to Patch.
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Artist Reva Golden completed the mural at Newport Bicycle over the weekend.
Have you noticed that Dr. Marcus Wheatland Boulevard is a lot more colorful lately? Artist Reva Golden — recently moved back to Boulder, CO., after completing the work — completed a mural on the street-side wall of Newport Bicycle last Sunday, owner Christina Erwin said. The mural depicts the best of both bicycling and Newport, including a bicyclist, the Newport Bridge, waves and the Route 138 sign. Golden's artwork was completed just in time to inspire the community to participate in Bike Newport’s second annual Bike to Work Day, taking place all day on Friday, May 18.
Ralphie May will debut at the Newport Yachting center
The Mattie Volkswagen Audi Newport Summer Comedy Series announced that Ralphie May will be making his Newport debut on July 29 for one show only at the Newport Yachting Center. Voted one of Variety’s “Top 10 Comics to Watch,” May just filmed his record-setting 4th one hour special for Comedy Central proving that the relatable comedic genius is in higher demand than ever. Since his debut and second-place finish in Last Comic Standing in 2003, audiences can’t get enough of this larger than life standup comedy star. May has a proven track record of selling out multiple shows in 1,500 to 3,000 seat venues. He has a no-nonsense point of view and the ability to connect with a diverse audience by pointing out society’s hypocrisies. He has …
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Tuesday, May 15, 2012
The Newport County Council of the Navy League held its 55th Annual Military Appreciation Night at the Atlantic Beach Club.
The Newport County Council of the Navy League of the U.S. recently held their 55th Military Appreciation Night at the Atlantic Beach Club. A group of approximately 300 Navy League members, local business representatives and Military guests attended the even, including Philip Dunmire, the National President of the Navy League, Washington, DC to help the local council recognize Newport area Military personnel. The guest speaker was the Honorable Juan M. Garcia, III, Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs). He addressed the ever-changing personnel needs of the Sea Services. Garcia also met with the local Sea Cadets from the NETC and Falcon Divisions. He noted their sharp appearance and the outstanding job they did with …
Big Brothers Big Sisters opened their second Rhode Island center in Middletown on Friday.
It's official - Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State (BBBSOS) has a home in Middletown. The new donation center celebrated its grand opening at the Airport Plaza at 1341 West Main Road in Middletown on Friday. The center is the second location in Rhode Island, where Aquidneck island residents can drop-off donations of gently used clothing and small household items. The location will also be headquarters of the Military Mentoring Program that will launch this summer. Welcome, BBBS!
Rogers High School ranked 21 out of 51 Rhode Island schools.
Rogers High Schools ranks as the number 21 high school in the state, according to GoLocalProv’s Third Annual Top High Schools list, which was released on Monday. The list included public, charter and technical schools, which factored reading, math and writing proficiency, student to teacher ratio, spending per student, four-year graduation rates, average verbal, math and writing SAT scores into the rankings. Rogers High School charted the highest spending per student, at $18,732 in 2009-2010. View the complete list here. Schools were ranked according to the following calculations: Student/Teacher Ratio 15% Per Pupil Spending 15% NECAP-English 10% NECAP-Math 10% NECAP-Science 10% SAT-Verbal 10% SAT-Math 10% SAT-Writing 10% Graduation Rate …
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William S. Rogers High School
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This is a listing of current obituaries, as reported by local funeral homes. Please link to the funeral home for more information.
Elaine M. Weinand, 76, of Middletown died May 2. Alfred J. Barker, 82, of Middletown died May 2. Daniel C. Banks, 53, of Newport died May 3. Ada Pedro, 87, of Portsmouth died May 4. Lorraine (Gomes) Miranda Santos, 82, of Portsmouth May 4. Capt. Paul Arthur Romanski, USN, Ret., 65, of Newport died May 5. Mary Lou "Bunny" Schmidt, 79, of Portsmouth died May 6.
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