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Tiverton Public Library selected to host Declaration of Independence replica

Tiverton Public Library has been selected as one of only six locations nationwide to host a replica of the Declaration of Independence, officials announced Thursday. The library will display a replica ...
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RISSA’s winter fundraiser returns to O’Brien’s Pub, supporting a mission of learning for life

Newport’s coldest months have a way of bringing people together, and few gatherings do it better than the Rhode Island Social Skills Academy’s annual Winter Party. On Sunday, February 1, from 4-7pm, ...
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Standing at the CUSP of Newport’s Art Scene: Curtis Speer, CUSP Gallery, and the Newport Artists Collective

For 2026, on the advice of a wise mentor, I’m expanding the scope of my WUN Voices column from exclusively spotlighting women-led organizations’ “Voices” to include the Voices of all Rhode Islanders ...
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Contaminated pilings to be removed from Providence River near Point Street Bridge

About 300 deteriorating wooden pilings will be removed from the Providence River near the Point Street Bridge later this year ...
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newportFILM to host special screening of ‘The Bend in the River’ with director Robb Moss

FILM and the Jamestown Arts Center will host a special screening of “The Bend in the River” on Thursday, Feb. 5, featuring a ...
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Potter League receives $2.9 million bequest, largest gift in organization’s history

The Potter League for Animals announced it has received a $2.9 million bequest from longtime volunteer Roxann Press, the largest single gift in the organization’s nearly 100-year history. The ...
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Quigley’s 21, Beverly’s late score help Binghamton beat Bryant 63-60 in comeback win

Jeremiah Quigley had 21 points and Zyier Beverly gave Binghamton a lead with 11 seconds left in a 63-60 victory over Bryant on Thursday. The Bearcats (5-18, 1-7 America East Conference) closed with a ...
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Portsmouth woman wins $50,000 on JAWS lottery ticket

A Portsmouth woman is $50,000 richer after hitting the top prize on a JAWS instant lottery ticket, according to the Rhode ...
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Rhode Island lawmakers reintroduce bill to make fossil fuel companies pay for climate damage

Two Rhode Island lawmakers have reintroduced legislation that would require the largest fossil fuel companies to pay for ...
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Freezing reptile dubbed ‘Lizard in a blizzard’ is rescued after being buried in Rhode Island snow

Wildlife officials say a “lizard in a blizzard” has been rescued after a man discovered the large cold-blooded reptile buried in snow in Rhode Island, somehow surviving the frigid temperatures.
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Three Newport County nonprofits receive grants for animal care programs

Three Newport County nonprofits will share in $636,000 in grants from the Rhode Island Foundation to support low-cost veterinary care, animal rescue and educational programs. The Potter League for ...
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On the Market: A look at 19 homes hosting Open Houses this weekend in Newport County (Jan. 31 & Feb. 1)

As January comes to a close and we turn the page into early February, the Newport County real estate market is off to a surprising start this year, showing encouraging signs of momentum. Inventory has ...