The Latest: Saving the tourist season; Stay the night in a former library; COVID-19 briefing moved to Friday
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Here’s a look at our latest headlines, the latest COVID-19 data, and some other headlines out there.
The Latest on WhatUpNewp.com
Restore Greater Newport requests state assistance to save the tourist season
Watch Live: Newport City Council meeting (March 10 at 6:30 pm)
You can now stay the night in Tiverton’s Essex Memorial Library
CCRI Art Professor creates an animated film to raise awareness and money to combat homelessness
Opinion – Stephanie Winslow: In support of Black Lives Matter
Governor McKee, RIDOH to host COVID-19 briefing on Friday morning
New Memoir Explores Life, Death and the Spiritual Connections of Partner Lost to Cancer
Greenwich Odeum announces “Meals for Reels” to support local restaurants
What’s Up in Newport County today: Wednesday, March 10
The Nitro Bar is opening a second location in Newport
Funding for mental health, substance use treatment heading to RI as part of American Rescue Plan
Obituary | Woodrow Edward Cristiansen Jr.
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AP - 3rd mass vaccination site opens at former Middletown Benny’s
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