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In Progress: Rhode Island's Tall Ship Oliver Hazard Perry

By Matt Gineo

Work to complete the state's official tall ship, the Oliver Hazard Perry, has moved into its next phase, as the vessel's hull was launched from the Providence waterfront and towed to Quonset Point where work will continue. Oldport Marine's Matt Gineo was there as she made her way down Narragansett Bay.

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Kevin Meaney Comedy

Meaney Means Comedy

Looking for a night of laughter? Head over to the Viking Hotel on Friday, Feb. 24 as veteran standup comedian Kevin Meaney takes the stage at 8 p.m. as part of the 2012 Newport Winter Festival.

Feb 20, 2012 in News & Features

Salas

SOLD: Historic Restaurant Changes Hands

Gustave White Sotheby’s Realty announced on Friday the sale of Salas’ Dining Room on Thames St., one of the longest-running family restaurants in Newport. The property sold for $2 million and included the liquor license, equipment, and memorabilia.

Feb 20, 2012 in News & Features (3 Comments)

34 Newport Teachers to Receive Layoff Notices

Due to a state law that requires school districts to send layoff notices to staff by March 1, 34 teachers in Newport's schools will receive pink slips, as the Newport School Committee voted to approve the action item at their meeting on Feb. 14

Feb 16, 2012 in News & Features

Monsoon Conditions Expected to Greet VOR Fleet

Punishing conditions are in store for crews as they start the fourth leg of the Volvo Ocean Race on Sunday. Monsoon conditions are expected to build over the coming days, making the race to Auckland a harrowing one from the start.

Feb 16, 2012 in News & Features

Newport Grand Bill Heads to a Hearing

Following up on a request by city councilors for a statewide referendum on whether to allow casino gambling at Newport Grand, Newport County lawmakers have submitted legislation in the General Assembly to put the question on the November ballot.

Feb 16, 2012 in News & Features (7 Comments)

J/70

J Boats' Newest Design "Ready to Fly"

Ready the champagne. Newport-based J-Boats is preparing to celebrate the completion of their first new J/70s, a class of eagerly awaited 'trailerable' keelboats which are scheduled to make their debut at the New York Yacht Club's Invitational Cup.

Feb 16, 2012 in News & Features

Council to Weigh Short-Term Rental Fees

NEWPORT -- City Council members are poised to instruct the city solicitor's office to begin looking into the feasibility of drawing additional revenue from property owners who rent out their homes on a short-term, or seasonal, basis.

Feb 16, 2012 in News & Features (4 Comments)

Latest Pell Rendering

Savings Achieved In Pell School

The Newport School Committee voted to approve a $24 million bid by Rhode Island-based Bacon/Agostini Construction to serve as the general contractor for the construction of the Claiborne d. Pell Elementary School at their meeting on Feb. 14.

Feb 15, 2012 in News & Features (7 Comments)

Newport Girls Polo

Photo courtesy Newport Interscholastic Polo

Island Interscholastic Polo Team Heads to Nationals

The Newport Interscholastic Girls Polo team is eyeing national glory.The team, which is based out of Glen Farm, is heading to nationals after advancing past the US Polo Association’s Northeast Preliminary II polo tournament over the weekend.

Feb 14, 2012 in News & Features

K.D. Lang Named to Headline Sunset Music Series

The ‘constant craving’ of the Newport Yachting Center’s Newport Waterfront Events and the fans of its concerts will soon be satisfied as four-time Grammy and eight-time Juno award-winner, K.D. Lang for the 15th annual Sunset Music Series.

Feb 14, 2012 in News & Features (1 Comments)

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