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The Senator and the Rum Barrel
It sounds like it could be the basis for a political scandal. Of course, it was quite the opposite as U.S. Sen. Jack Reed visited the Coastal Extreme Brewery last week to celebrate the local company's 200th barrel of Thomas Tew Rum. more »
Feb 2, 2012 in In Other Business
City Continuing to Make Gains in its Pension Plan Management
As we first wrote in December, a new report shows that while Newport continues to be challenged with growing pension costs, the city is making progress. On Wednesday, city councilors heard that same refrain during a special workshop. more »
Feb 2, 2012 in In Other Business
SF America's Cup Cost Estimates Double
Projected costs associated with the 2013 America's Cup in San Francisco have skyrocketed, the most recent estimates provided to San Francisco authorities show. According to a report in the San Francisco Bay Citizen, costs to repair the city's dilapid more »
Feb 13, 2012 in In Other Business
State NECAP Scores Released
The state results of the Fall 2011 New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) test, administered to students in grades 3 – 8 and 11, were released by the Rhode Island Department of Education on Feb. 10, and show an overall slight rise in scores. more »
Feb 13, 2012 in Education Beat
Rumor Patrol: The Council, School Committee, and the November Elections
While it's admittedly early to start thinking about next fall's municipal elections, a flurry of rumors circulating around town have put Newport's politicos on notice: the horse race is on. more »
Feb 13, 2012 in In Other Business
Cup Proponents Envision a Waterfront "Reborn"
Following up on a story we wrote about earlier detailing the escalating costs of the America's Cup to San Francisco, sailing writer Kimball Livingston makes a compelling case for why lawmakers should push ahead with some $163 million in improvements. more »
Feb 13, 2012 in In Other Business
Bristol Lawmaker Wants to Eliminate Bridge Authority
A Bristol lawmaker has submitted legislation to eliminate the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority and roll it into the state Department of Transportation. He says the move would save money. more »
Feb 16, 2012 in In Other Business (2 Comments)
As the City Gears Up for Summer Event Season, Newport's Roads are On the Repair
If the condition of the city's roads, sidewalks, and seawalls have ever caught your eye, then you might want to pick up this week's edition of NTW. more »
Feb 24, 2012 in In Other Business
Rogers Student Selected As National Youth Correspondent
Kyla Russell, a student at Rogers High School has been nominated to represent Rhode Island as a National Youth Correspondent to the 2012 Washington Journalism and Media Conference at George Mason University. more »
Feb 27, 2012 in Education Beat
Water Bills Predicted to Skyrocket Across the Country
It's a story that Newporters are becoming all too familiar with, a recent report is predicting that water bills across the country are expected to double, and even triple, in the coming years as municipalities are forced to cover repairs. more »
Feb 27, 2012 in In Other Business (2 Comments)
Chafee Budget Would Add Vacation Rental Tax
As the city mulls its own proposal to apply a short-term rental fee on property owners who let out their homes over the course of the year, Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee has proposed a similar concept on the state level. more »
Feb 27, 2012 in In Other Business (3 Comments)
Why the TF Green Airport Expansion Matters to Newport
The announcement that the City of Warwick has finally approved an agreement that will clear the way for a runway expansion at TF Green Airport should be seen as a welcome development for Newport. more »
Mar 1, 2012 in In Other Business (1 Comments)
Award-Winning Children’s Author Visits St. Michael’s Students
Writer Laura Gates Galvin visited St. Michael’s third through sixth graders. An award-winning author of over one hundred children’s books, Ms. Gates Galvin shared “Art A to Z”, which she wrote for the Smithsonian Institution. more »
Mar 7, 2012 in Education Beat
Award-Winning Children’s Author Visits St. Michael’s Students
Writer Laura Gates Galvin visited St. Michael’s third through sixth graders. An award-winning author of over one hundred children’s books, Ms. Gates Galvin shared “Art A to Z”, which she wrote for the Smithsonian Institution. more »
Mar 7, 2012 in Our Blogs
Puma Bearing Down on Auckland
Just when you thought Puma was prepared to pounce to a top-place finish, the sailing gods decided to rain on their parade. Literally. more »
Mar 7, 2012 in In Other Business
Lawmakers Want to Study Impact of Massachusetts Casinos
NEWPORT -- Smith Hill lawmakers are hoping to get a better picture about the economic implications that a slate of proposed Massachusetts Casinos would have on Rhode Island. more »
Mar 8, 2012 in In Other Business (1 Comments)
Making Leap Day Count
Students from All Saints Academy in Middletown collected canned-goods as part of the school's Make Leap Day Count project. more »
Mar 12, 2012 in Education Beat
Underwood Students Collecting Change to Make a Difference
Check underneath those couch cushions! Students at Underwood Elementary School will be bringing in spare change from home, family, and friends to donate to the 18th annual Pennies for Patients fundraiser to be held through March 30. more »
Mar 12, 2012 in Education Beat
Elementary Schools Collect Band-Aids for Tomorrow Fund
Students from Underwood and Cranston Calvert Elementary collected fun and colorful band-aids, stickers, and bubbles for the Tomorrow Fund. more »
Mar 14, 2012 in Education Beat
Senate Committee Holds Newport Grand Bill for Study
A Senate Committee voted Wednesday to hold for further study a bill that would allow voters to decide whether to allow table games at Newport Grand. more »
Mar 15, 2012 in In Other Business
Brick Alley Putting their Celebrity to Good Work
Here's a bit of good-for-you news, courtesy of our friends at the Brick Alley Pub. The Thames Street stalwart, who for over 30 years, has been pridefully caring for its small corner of the world announced this week the formation of "TeamBAP." more »
Mar 16, 2012 in In Other Business (3 Comments)
Putting Classroom Learning to the Test
Using their knowledge of structures and the forces acting on them, eighth grade physical science students at St. Michael’s Country Day School were challenged to construct the strongest tower they could using only popsicle sticks and Elmer’s glue. more »
Mar 21, 2012 in Education Beat
Workshop Examines School Funding and Grants
State education officials met with the Alliance for a Livable Newport and League of Women Voters on Tuesday to discuss the current funding formula for Newport's school department, as well as Race to the Top grants. more »
Mar 21, 2012 in Education Beat
Newport Festivals Foundation Announces First Youth Education Initiative
In keeping with its mission to present programs to educate young people about folk music, the Newport Festivals Foundation announced its first youth education initiative, which will support the expansion of the music program at the Boys & Girls Club. more »
Mar 22, 2012 in Education Beat
Pennfield Students Travel to China
Seven Pennfield School students and two faculty members, Lesley Faria and Rob Kelley, traveled to China for ten days in March, visiting Beijing, Xi’an and Shanghai. Students will share stories from their adventure on April 13. more »
Mar 28, 2012 in Education Beat
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