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The Latest: Newport Police Department accepting applications for new recruits; 21 open houses to check out this weekend; and more

Plus: Rhode Island girl asks police to test cookie for DNA proof of Santa

Jan 20, 2023
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Newport Police Department accepting applications for new recruits

Newport Police Department accepting applications for new recruits

Applications Being Accepted Through February 21st

Road Report: Schedule of lane closures and road construction projects (Jan. 21 – 28)

Road Report: Schedule of lane closures and road construction projects (Jan. 21 – 28)

The following road and lane closure notices have been scheduled by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) and Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA).

21 open houses happening in Newport County this weekend

21 open houses happening in Newport County this weekend

On the market for a new home? Here’s a look at what homes are hosting an open house this weekend, January 20 – 22, 2023.


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Newport’s Meghan Mureddu named to President’s List at Castleton University

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Providence woman pleads guilty to conspiring in $330,000 bank fraud scheme

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This lunar year will be the Year of the Rabbit or the Year of the Cat, depending on where you live

In most parts of East Asia, the new year that begins on Jan. 22 corresponds to the rabbit. In Vietnam though it will usher in the Year of the Cat.

Bretton Woods Ski Resort re-introduces popular winter activities

These activities, which were temporarily on a hiatus due to the Pandemic, include Fat Tire Biking, Snowshoe Expedition, Après Ski, Snowshoeing, The Slopeside Climbing Wall, Snow Tubing, and Nordic Skiing.

Boston’s The Gravel Project playing Askew Saturday Jan. 21

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Feds try to improve fishing data with new monitoring rules

Changes to U.S. rules about the monitoring of Northeast commercial fishing activities are going into effect this month with a goal of providing more accurate information about some of the nation’s oldest fisheries.

All Rhode Island Counties now at ‘Medium’ level for COVID-19 spread

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Local students named to President’s List at Plymouth State University

Plymouth University has released its President’s List for the Fall 2022 semester, and two students from Newport County are among the 89 named to the list.

The Ocean Race: It’s not over til it’s over

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