# environment & health (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover environment & health. Page: Feed: --- ## [YOUR VIEW: A look at ‘a clown parade of issues’](https://www.plymouthindependent.org/your-view-a-look-at-a-clown-parade-of-issues/) _2026-08-27 · Chuck Snowdon · Plymouth Independent_ As a relatively new resident to Plymouth, I have slowly come to the conclusion that the Town’s governing apparatus (and perhaps personnel) are at best inept and perhaps borderline malfeasant. Over the last several years, a clown parade of issues have marched through town, e.g. the lack of preventive maintenance at Founder’s Hall, the Water \[…\] The post YOUR VIEW: A look at ‘a clown parade of… ## [YOUR VIEW: Leaving a ‘toxic legacy’](https://www.plymouthindependent.org/your-view-leaving-a-toxic-legacy/) _2026-08-27 · Warren Senders · Plymouth Independent_ I’m old enough to remember when activists occupied the site of the proposed nuclear power plant at Seabrook, New Hampshire, back in 1977. The arguments those men and women made against nuclear generating stations are still valid today and should be taken seriously by Governor Healey and members of her administration. The vexing riddle of \[…\] The post YOUR VIEW: Leaving a ‘toxic legacy’ appeared… ## [YOUR VIEW: New reactors to take ‘a decade or two’](https://www.plymouthindependent.org/your-view-new-reactors-to-take-a-decade-or-two/) _2026-08-27 · Douglas R. Savidge · Plymouth Independent_ I read the recent commentary, “Another nuclear reactor in Plymouth? Be careful what you wish for,” with great interest. While I share the skepticism regarding the timeline, feasibility, and advisability of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) for Plymouth, the piece overlooked a concrete, near-term alternative currently before state regulators and the town. Plymouth needs real, near-term \[…\] The post… ## [Lifeguard incident prompts official complaint](https://www.plymouthindependent.org/lifeguard-incident-prompts-official-complaint/) _2026-08-27 · Andrea Estes - Independent Staff · Plymouth Independent_ A brand-new code of conduct adopted to promote civility among Town officials is being tested after a Select Board member filed the first-ever complaint under the new policy against one of his board colleagues. It’s just the latest salvo amid months of tension among the feuding Select Board members. The public sparring is largely what \[…\] The post Lifeguard incident prompts official complaint… ## [YOUR VIEW: Peace Week celebration Sept. 20](https://www.plymouthindependent.org/your-view-peace-week-celebration-sept-20/) _2026-08-26 · Alice Lague · Plymouth Independent_ Thank you so much to Julie Davis for her expansive and thoughtful article on The Gregory Peace Prize and our upcoming Plymouth, City of Peace celebration. I would be remiss if I didn’t add that besides the committee members and their group affiliations mentioned in the article, we have had the expertise and support from \[…\] The post YOUR VIEW: Peace Week celebration Sept. 20 appeared first on… ## [YOUR VIEW: Sand-mining verdict a ‘wake-up call’](https://www.plymouthindependent.org/your-view-sand-mining-verdict-a-wake-up-call/) _2026-08-26 · Rachel Atkins · Plymouth Independent_ Plymouth County jury has issued a decision that is directly relevant to Plymouth and the sand and gravel mining operations occurring in the town, including the Industrial Park along Route 3 and the proposed development on 71 Hedges Pond Road. On Aug. 11, a Plymouth Superior Court jury awarded two Carver residents $530,000 in damages, \[…\] The post YOUR VIEW: Sand-mining verdict a ‘wake-up call’… ## [Downtown streetscape project gets state grant](https://www.plymouthindependent.org/downtown-streetscape-project-gets-state-grant/) _2026-08-26 · Fred Thys - Independent Staff · Plymouth Independent_ A new $6 million project to make downtown Plymouth safer and more climate friendly could start before the end of the year after the Town recently received a state grant for half the improvements. Downtown work will include a tripling of the number of trees along Main and Court streets, improved and raised crosswalks to \[…\] The post Downtown streetscape project gets state grant appeared first on… ## [Conexión Latina Newport receives Rhode Island Foundation’s Community Leadership Award](https://whatsupnewp.com/2026/08/conexion-latina-newport-receives-rhode-island-foundations-community-leadership-award/) _2026-08-25 · Ryan Belmore · What's Up Newp_ Conexión Latina Newport has received the Rhode Island Foundation’s 2026 Community Leadership Award, the foundation’s highest honor for community leadership. The award was presented at a recent Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra performance. The award recognizes an individual or organization demonstrating innovation, impact, commitment and leadership in one of the foundation’s priority areas.… ## [McKee narrows gap but still trails Foulkes by 15 points in new WPRI poll](https://whatsupnewp.com/2026/08/mckee-narrows-gap-but-still-trails-foulkes-by-15-points-in-new-wpri-poll/) _2026-08-25 · Nancy Lavin, Rhode Island Current · What's Up Newp_ by Nancy Lavin, Rhode Island Current August 25, 2026 Gov. Dan McKee is finally gaining ground among Democratic primary voters, but remains 15 points behind challenger Helena Buonanno Foulkes, according to a new WPRI-TV 12 poll published Tuesday. The survey of 1,000 likely voters, conducted Aug. 21 and Aug. 22 by Emerson College Polling, marks \[…\] The post McKee narrows gap but still trails Foulkes… ## [Bermuda Race organizers to review scoring system after error report](https://whatsupnewp.com/2026/08/bermuda-race-organizers-to-review-scoring-system-after-error-report/) _2026-08-25 · Ryan Belmore · What's Up Newp_ Organizers of the Newport Bermuda Race say they will review whether to continue using forecast-based scoring, following an investigation into the error that scrambled results in June. The Bermuda Race Organizing Committee and US Sailing released a 14-page report Tuesday tracing the error to two causes: conflicting weather files left active in routing software on \[…\] The post Bermuda Race… ## [One OS for your AI workforce (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/HojE8FEUdpPK) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Build, direct, and supervise an AI workforce from a single operating workspace. ## [Newport projects among 10 statewide Rhody Award winners for historic preservation](https://whatsupnewp.com/2026/08/newport-projects-among-10-statewide-rhody-award-winners-for-historic-preservation/) _2026-08-25 · Ryan Belmore · What's Up Newp_ NEWPORT — Three Newport-connected honorees are among the 10 recipients of Preserve Rhode Island’s 2026 Rhody Awards for Historic Preservation, announced Tuesday. Agassiz Mansion at Castle Hill Inn receives a Community Impact Award for its restoration after the Feb. 5 fire that tore through the third-floor attic of the Ocean Drive landmark. The State Fire \[…\] The post Newport projects among 10… ## [Savannah Bananas at Gillette this weekend, with a $20 train from Providence Saturday](https://whatsupnewp.com/2026/08/savannah-bananas-at-gillette-this-weekend-with-a-20-train-from-providence-saturday/) _2026-08-25 · Ryan Belmore · What's Up Newp_ The Savannah Bananas play Gillette Stadium for the first time this Friday and Saturday, Aug. 28 and 29, taking on the Loco Beach Coconuts at 6:30 p.m. each night. For Rhode Island fans, the MBTA and Keolis are running a round-trip special event train from Providence to Saturday’s game only. It departs Providence at 4:15 \[…\] The post Savannah Bananas at Gillette this weekend, with a $20 train from… ## [Obituary: Robert Anson](https://whatsupnewp.com/2026/08/obituary-robert-anson/) _2026-08-25 · Memorial Funeral Home · What's Up Newp_ Captain Robert Anson Jr. USN (Ret) left his homeport on the outgoing tide for the last time on August 19th, 2026, bound for another great voyage. Raised in Newport’s 5th Ward, Bob is the son of the late Robert and Sarah (Sadie) Anson, who both served in Newport’s mansions and estates. Educated at Rogers High \[…\] The post Obituary: Robert Anson appeared first on What's Up Newp . ## [Home of the Week: 481 Oliphant Lane offers space, location and rental potential in Middletown](https://whatsupnewp.com/2026/08/home-of-the-week-481-oliphant-lane-offers-space-location-and-rental-potential-in-middletown/) _2026-08-25 · Tyler Bernadyn · What's Up Newp_ MIDDLETOWN, RI – If you were to put a pin in the middle of Aquidneck Island, 481 Oliphant Lane would not be far from it. New to the market today, this five-bedroom, two-bath Colonial sits on a half-acre lot in one of the more convenient locations on Aquidneck Island. With plenty of space, a valid \[…\] The post Home of the Week: 481 Oliphant Lane offers space, location and rental potential in… ## [On This Day in Newport History: Van Johnson, Actor and Dancer, Was Born in Newport on August 25, 1916](https://whatsupnewp.com/2026/08/van-johnson-actor-and-dancer-was-born-in-newport-on-august-25-1916/) _2026-08-25 · Ryan Belmore · What's Up Newp_ Van Johnson, a popular Hollywood star in the ’40s and ’50s with such films as “30 Seconds over Tokyo,” “A Guy Named Joe” and “The Caine Mutiny,” was born on August 25, 1916 in Newport, RI. He was born Charles Van Dell Johnson on Aug. 25, 1916, in Newport, R.I., where his father was a \[…\] The post On This Day in Newport History: Van Johnson, Actor and Dancer, Was Born in Newport on August 25, 1916… ## [Jacqueline Margaret Ahola Keane, 87, retired nurse](https://www.plymouthindependent.org/jacqueline-margaret-ahola-keane-87-retired-nurse/) _2026-08-25 · Admin · Plymouth Independent_ Jacqueline “Jackie” Margaret Ahola Keane, who had a 32-year nursing career, died peacefully at her home after an unexpected illness. She was 87. Born Feb 15, 1939 to the late Alice & Theadore Ahola, she was raised in Quincy with her twin sister, was involved in many clubs during her school years, and enjoyed a \[…\] The post Jacqueline Margaret Ahola Keane, 87, retired nurse appeared first on… ## [Another nuclear reactor in Plymouth? Be careful what you wish for.](https://www.plymouthindependent.org/another-nuclear-reactor-in-plymouth-be-careful-what-you-wish-for/) _2026-08-25 · Mark Pothier - Independent Staff · Plymouth Independent_ This is the second installment of a two-part opinion column on nuclear power in Plymouth. How soon we forget. Or maybe we didn’t know much to begin with. Those two thoughts pop into my head when I hear people – especially politicians – speak in glowing terms about the prospect of building a new nuclear \[…\] The post Another nuclear reactor in Plymouth? Be careful what you wish for. appeared first… ## [Anthony Seigler hits go-ahead triple in 9th and Red Sox beat Marlins 4-2](https://whatsupnewp.com/2026/08/anthony-seigler-hits-go-ahead-triple-in-9th-and-red-sox-beat-marlins-4-2/) _2026-08-25 · The Associated Press · What's Up Newp_ MIAMI (AP) — Anthony Seigler hit a go-ahead triple in the ninth inning, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Miami Marlins 4-2 on Monday night. Mickey Gasper had two hits and walked twice for the Red Sox, who won their fourth straight. Boston has won 19 of 20 against teams with records of .500 \[…\] The post Anthony Seigler hits go-ahead triple in 9th and Red Sox beat Marlins 4-2 appeared first on What's… ## [YOUR VIEW: The zero-carbon nuclear ‘bamboozle’](https://www.plymouthindependent.org/your-view-the-zero-carbon-nuclear-bamboozle/) _2026-08-24 · Tom Valovic · Plymouth Independent_ It’s clear that Gov. Healey is committed to bringing nuclear power back to Massachusetts. But is she looking out for the interests of Massachusetts voters or simply responding to pressures and influences from the Trump administration while also kowtowing to Big-Tech special interests? The executive branch has succumbed to the influence of tech giants racing \[…\] The post YOUR VIEW: The zero-carbon… ## [Obituary: George J. Rezendes](https://whatsupnewp.com/2026/08/obituary-george-j-rezendes/) _2026-08-22 · Memorial Funeral Home · What's Up Newp_ George J. Rezendes, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, departed this life on August 19, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on May 17, 1950, in Fall River, Massachusetts, George resided in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, where he built a life filled with love, family, and unwavering commitment to his community. George was a proud graduate \[…\] The post Obituary: George J. Rezendes appeared first on… ## [100,000 Bonus Points Await You (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/sRf2oRsv7JUe) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 in the first 3 months. ## [Obituary: Theodore E Michaud](https://whatsupnewp.com/2026/08/obituary-theodore-e-michaud/) _2026-08-22 · Memorial Funeral Home · What's Up Newp_ Theodore E. “Ted” Michaud, 62, of Newport, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2026. Born in Newport on August 13, 1964, Ted lived a life defined by kindness, generosity, and an unwavering willingness to help others. To know Ted was to know someone who could always be counted on, whether you needed a helping hand, \[…\] The post Obituary: Theodore E Michaud appeared first on What's Up Newp . ## [Obituary: Ronald George Moore](https://whatsupnewp.com/2026/08/obituary-ronald-george-moore/) _2026-08-22 · Memorial Funeral Home · What's Up Newp_ Ronald G. Moore, 80, of Gossett’s Turn Drive, Middletown, RI. died on Sunday, August 16, 2026. Born in Somerville, Massachusetts on June 26, 1946, he was the son of the late George Lincoln Moore and Edna (Hedwig Nowik) Rita Moore. In high school Ron excelled in track and field and graduated from Somerville High School. \[…\] The post Obituary: Ronald George Moore appeared first on What's Up Newp . ## [Tiverton Public Library’s September lineup: silent film, author visits and a book club at a cat café](https://whatsupnewp.com/2026/08/tiverton-public-librarys-september-lineup-silent-film-author-visits-and-a-book-club-at-a-cat-cafe/) _2026-08-22 · Ryan Belmore · What's Up Newp_ TIVERTON — The Tiverton Public Library has released its September schedule of adult programs, ranging from a live-accompanied silent film screening to a book club that meets in a cat café. Film and music. Buster Keaton’s 1928 comedy “The Cameraman” screens Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 6 p.m., with Richard Hughes introducing the film and accompanying \[…\] The post Tiverton Public Library’s September… ## [Today In Newport History: August 22, 1762 – Ann Franklin Takes Over Newport Mercury, Becomes First Female Editor in U.S.](https://whatsupnewp.com/2026/08/today-in-newport-history-august-22-1762-ann-franklin-takes-over-newport-mercury-becomes-first-female-newspaper-editor-in-u-s/) _2026-08-22 · Ryan Belmore · What's Up Newp_ Ann (Smith) Franklin became the sole editor and publisher of the Newport Mercury on August 22nd, 1762, making her the first female editor in the United States. The Newport Mercury dates back to 1758 and until recently was considered one of the oldest newspapers still operating in the country. Newport Mercury announced in April 2018 that \[…\] The post Today In Newport History: August 22, 1762 – Ann… ## [Obituary: Peter A. Gerard](https://whatsupnewp.com/2026/08/obituary-peter-a-gerard/) _2026-08-22 · O'Neill-Hayes Funeral Home · What's Up Newp_ Peter A. Gerard, 80, passed away on August 17, 2026, after a brief illness. Melinda, his loving wife of 52 years, and his daughter Jennifer were with him for his final moments. To say that Peter was “larger than life” not only described his tall, distinguished, presence, but also how he chose to live and \[…\] The post Obituary: Peter A. Gerard appeared first on What's Up Newp . ## [Richard I. Robidoux, 87, well-known carpenter](https://www.plymouthindependent.org/richrichard-i-robidoux-87-well-known-carpenterard-i-robidoux-87-well-known-carpenter/) _2026-08-22 · Admin · Plymouth Independent_ Richard I. Robidoux, 87, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of the late Sandra A. (Silva) Robidoux. Born April 29, 1939, in Carver, to the late Joseph F. and Carrie (Joseph) Robidoux, he was a lifelong resident of Plymouth, where attended school and built \[…\] The post Richard I. Robidoux, 87, well-known carpenter appeared first on… ## [Plymouth to choose peace prize recipient](https://www.plymouthindependent.org/plymouth-to-choose-peace-prize-recipient/) _2026-08-22 · Julia Marie Davis - Independent Correspondent · Plymouth Independent_ Peace is an ambitious word. Peace can mean the end of a war, reconciliation between nations or the resolution of conflicts that seem impossibly large. But for Dick Gregory, the famed civil rights activist, comedian and lifelong advocate of nonviolence whose name will now be carried by a new Plymouth peace prize, the idea was \[…\] The post Plymouth to choose peace prize recipient appeared first on… ## [Willson Contreras hits 3-run homer, Red Sox outlast Giants 6-4 in Rafael Devers’ return to Fenway](https://whatsupnewp.com/2026/08/willson-contreras-hits-3-run-homer-red-sox-outlast-giants-6-4-in-rafael-devers-return-to-fenway/) _2026-08-22 · Kyle Hightower | AP Sports Writer · What's Up Newp_ BOSTON (AP) — Willson Contreras hit a three-run home run and the Boston Red Sox held off the San Francisco Giants 6-4 on Friday night in the return of Rafael Devers to Fenway Park. The Giants pulled within 5-4 in the fourth inning after Drew Gilbert hit a two-run homer off Boston starter Sonny Gray, and Devers \[…\] The post Willson Contreras hits 3-run homer, Red Sox outlast Giants 6-4 in Rafael… ## [Newport Pell Bridge lane closures start Monday; work continues on Mount Hope and Jamestown bridges](https://whatsupnewp.com/2026/08/newport-pell-bridge-lane-closures-start-monday-work-continues-on-mount-hope-and-jamestown-bridges/) _2026-08-21 · Ryan Belmore · What's Up Newp_ The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority will close the right eastbound lane of the Newport Pell Bridge on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. beginning Monday, Aug. 24, through Friday, Sept. 4. Work continues on two other bridges in the meantime. On the Mount Hope Bridge, the ongoing dehumidification project means alternating lane \[…\] The post Newport Pell Bridge lane closures start Monday; work… ## [Tiverton library opens StoryWalk trail with Sept. 19 celebration](https://whatsupnewp.com/2026/08/tiverton-library-opens-storywalk-trail-with-sept-19-celebration/) _2026-08-21 · Ryan Belmore · What's Up Newp_ The Tiverton Public Library will hold a grand opening for its new StoryWalk on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. StoryWalk mounts the pages of a children’s picture book on signs along a walking path, so visitors read the story a page at a time as they move through the trail. The \[…\] The post Tiverton library opens StoryWalk trail with Sept. 19 celebration appeared first on What's Up Newp… ## [Reach prospects with real signals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/6zx3g3En0M96) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Find prospects talking about your problem and get context-backed moments to engage ## [Dr. Michael Fine: What’s crazy about COVID and flu vaccines in 2026](https://whatsupnewp.com/2026/08/dr-michael-fine-whats-crazy-about-covid-and-flu-vaccines-in-2026/) _2026-08-21 · Michael Fine, MD · What's Up Newp_ I got a Pfizer COVID vaccine last night from Walgreens. And no, RFK Jr, I didn’t die. I didn’t feel a thing, and I feel fine now. No magnetic particles are letting extraterrestrials control my thoughts from space, at least not as far as I can tell. We are in the late summer COVID spike, \[…\] The post Dr. Michael Fine: What’s crazy about COVID and flu vaccines in 2026 appeared first on What's Up… ## [Jamestown Community Theatre holding auditions for Sondheim’s “Merrily We Roll Along”](https://whatsupnewp.com/2026/08/jamestown-community-theatre-holding-auditions-for-sondheims-merrily-we-roll-along/) _2026-08-21 · Ryan Belmore · What's Up Newp_ Jamestown Community Theatre will hold auditions for “Merrily We Roll Along” on Thursday, Sept. 3, at the Jamestown Recreation Center, opening the company’s 36th season. The musical, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by George Furth, follows composer Franklin Shepard, who achieves professional success at steep personal cost. The story unfolds \[…\] The post Jamestown Community… ## [Under financial pressure, Brown University Health mum on Newport Hospital birthing center](https://whatsupnewp.com/2026/08/under-financial-pressure-brown-university-health-mum-on-newport-hospital-birthing-center/) _2026-08-21 · Nancy Lavin, Rhode Island Current · What's Up Newp_ by Nancy Lavin, Rhode Island Current August 21, 2026 Brown University Health is back in the black, but its financial forecast remains grim as costs associated with uncompensated care, insurance denials and federal Medicaid restrictions take hold. “If you’re sitting at zero, you’re not where you need to be,” Peter Markell, executive vice president and \[…\] The post Under financial pressure, Brown… ## [MLK Community Center hosting free karaoke competition Tuesday](https://whatsupnewp.com/2026/08/mlk-community-center-hosting-free-karaoke-competition-tuesday/) _2026-08-21 · Ryan Belmore · What's Up Newp_ The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center will hold a karaoke competition on Tuesday, Aug. 25, from 5 to 7 p.m. Each singer performs one song for the judges, with a second song prepared in case of a tiebreaker. First place wins a prize. Sing Your Heart Out Co. will emcee. The event is \[…\] The post MLK Community Center hosting free karaoke competition Tuesday appeared first on What's Up Newp… ## [Comic – Sour Grapes: Itchy Pet](https://whatsupnewp.com/2026/08/comic-sour-grapes-itchy-pet/) _2026-08-21 · Tim Jones · What's Up Newp_ Here’s this week’s Sour Grapes; enjoy! The post Comic – Sour Grapes: Itchy Pet appeared first on What's Up Newp . ## [Salve students learn on the job at the Newport Folk and Jazz festivals](https://whatsupnewp.com/2026/08/salve-students-learn-on-the-job-at-the-newport-folk-and-jazz-festivals/) _2026-08-21 · Salve Regina University · What's Up Newp_ For more than 70 years, Newport has held a distinctive place in American music history as the host city of world-renowned jazz and folk festivals. This summer, Salve Regina University rising seniors Grace Kasten and Topher Weber experienced that history from behind the scenes as interns with Newport Festivals Foundation. From stage production and artist support \[…\] The post Salve students learn on… ## [PUC cuts Rhode Island Energy’s rate request, approves $170 million in bill credits](https://whatsupnewp.com/2026/08/puc-cuts-rhode-island-energys-rate-request-approves-170-million-in-bill-credits/) _2026-08-21 · Ryan Belmore · What's Up Newp_ The Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission on Friday approved roughly $170 million in customer bill credits and rejected significant portions of Rhode Island Energy’s request to raise electric and gas distribution rates. The credits stem from a commitment PPL Corporation made when it acquired The Narragansett Electric Company in 2022, agreeing to hold Rhode Island \[…\] The post PUC cuts Rhode… ## [USA meets Jamaica at Newport Polo on Saturday](https://whatsupnewp.com/2026/08/usa-meets-jamaica-at-newport-polo-on-saturday/) _2026-08-21 · Ryan Belmore · What's Up Newp_ Newport Polo hosts Jamaica at BD Field on Saturday, Aug. 22, at 5 p.m., the 27th meeting between the two national teams since the rivalry began in 1994. The match falls during the club’s 150th anniversary season. Team USA will field its top players against a Jamaican squad the club describes as bringing scoring depth \[…\] The post USA meets Jamaica at Newport Polo on Saturday appeared first on… ## [Obituary: Anne Marie Wolfe](https://whatsupnewp.com/2026/08/obituary-anne-marie-wolfe/) _2026-08-21 · Memorial Funeral Home · What's Up Newp_ Anne was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, whose greatest joy was her family. As the wife of a Navy serviceman, she was often called upon to run the household and raise her children while Jack was away. She did so with love, patience, strength, and gladness, creating a home where her children \[…\] The post Obituary: Anne Marie Wolfe appeared first… ## [More than 70 maritime and defense companies to demonstrate technology at Sail Newport next week](https://whatsupnewp.com/2026/08/more-than-70-maritime-and-defense-companies-to-demonstrate-technology-at-sail-newport-next-week/) _2026-08-21 · Ryan Belmore · What's Up Newp_ More than 70 companies from five countries will bring maritime and defense technologies to Sail Newport on Thursday, Aug. 27, for the third annual BlueTIDE, an event organized by Polaris Tech Bridge. The day opens with an in-water Collaborative Integration Opportunity from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., putting previously qualified technologies to work in a \[…\] The post More than 70 maritime and defense… ## [Elizabeth Reardon, 97, golf lover](https://www.plymouthindependent.org/elizabeth-reardon-97-golf-lover/) _2026-08-21 · Admin · Plymouth Independent_ Elizabeth “Betty” Silva Reardon, died peacefully on Saturday, Aug. 15, at Newfield House in Plymouth. Born in Cambridge on Jan. 6, 1929, to the late Francis and Elizabeth (Silva) McCarthy, she grew up in Cambridge and was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School. She began her career as a keypunch operator with Manpower, and \[…\] The post Elizabeth Reardon, 97, golf lover appeared first on Plymouth… ## [Mayflower Meetinghouse project reveals oversight failures](https://www.plymouthindependent.org/mayflower-meetinghouse-project-reveals-oversight-failures/) _2026-08-21 · Fred Thys - Independent Staff · Plymouth Independent_ Millions of dollars in community preservation projects around town were completed over the past two decades despite a “systemic” failure to follow required steps designed to protect historic buildings. As many as 40 publicly funded projects since 2000 were completed despite a failure to file the necessary historic preservation or other deed restrictions, Town Manager \[…\] The post Mayflower… ## [RIPTA board advances Providence transit center to design phase](https://whatsupnewp.com/2026/08/ripta-board-advances-providence-transit-center-to-design-phase/) _2026-08-20 · Ryan Belmore · What's Up Newp_ The RIPTA Board of Directors voted Thursday to advance a proposed Providence Transit Center into design, engineering and pricing, moving the state’s bus hub out of Kennedy Plaza toward a site beside the Providence train station. RIPTA identified space within Station Park, west of the station, as the preferred location after evaluating sites and running \[…\] The post RIPTA board advances Providence… ## [First Newport homes go live on GoNetspeed fiber Wednesday](https://whatsupnewp.com/2026/08/first-newport-homes-go-live-on-gonetspeed-fiber-wednesday/) _2026-08-20 · Ryan Belmore · What's Up Newp_ The first Newport customers will be ready to connect to GoNetspeed’s fiber network on Wednesday, the company will tell the City Council at its meeting that evening. Heidi Mahoney, GoNetspeed’s manager of government affairs, will brief councilors on the fiber-to-the-premises build, which is advancing in partnership with Rhode Island Commerce through the ConnectRI program. Construction \[…\] The post… ## [City floats “Park Newport,” a single brand for all municipal parking](https://whatsupnewp.com/2026/08/city-floats-park-newport-a-single-brand-for-all-municipal-parking/) _2026-08-20 · Ryan Belmore · What's Up Newp_ The city’s parking operations would consolidate under a single public-facing brand called Park Newport under a proposal going before the City Council on Wednesday. In an Aug. 18 memo, Superintendent of Parking Stathis Manousos describes bringing parking operations, customer service, permits, payment, wayfinding and enforcement together under one identity — part of what he calls \[…\] The post City… ## [Early voting begins for Sept. 9 primary; state officials point voters to rights guide](https://whatsupnewp.com/2026/08/early-voting-begins-for-sept-9-primary-state-officials-point-voters-to-rights-guide/) _2026-08-20 · Ryan Belmore · What's Up Newp_ Early voting for the statewide primary opened Thursday in the second-floor conference room of Newport City Hall, 43 Broadway, and continues during regular business hours until 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Emergency mail ballots are available in the Canvassing Office over the same period. Extended hours are set for Wednesday, Aug. 26, when early \[…\] The post Early voting begins for Sept. 9 primary;… ## [Providence Place sold to ownership group led by former Mayor Joe Paolino and the mall’s original developer](https://whatsupnewp.com/2026/08/providence-place-sold-to-ownership-group-led-by-former-mayor-joe-paolino-and-the-malls-original-developer/) _2026-08-20 · Ryan Belmore · What's Up Newp_ Providence Place has been sold to a partnership of Paolino Properties, Pyramid Management Group and DW Partners, the group announced Thursday morning at a press conference at the mall with Mayor Brett Smiley. The ownership brings the property back to figures involved in its creation. Joseph R. Paolino Jr., CEO and managing partner of Paolino \[…\] The post Providence Place sold to ownership group… ## [Waterfront home on The Point sells for $3.4 million](https://whatsupnewp.com/2026/08/waterfront-home-on-the-point-sells-for-3-4-million/) _2026-08-20 · Ryan Belmore · What's Up Newp_ A waterfront home in Newport’s Historic Point neighborhood has sold for $3,400,000, the highest sale in the neighborhood since April 2024, according to Lila Delman Compass. The property at 4 Van Zandt Ave., on a corner lot at Washington Street, sold for 13.3% above its asking price. Kara Malkovich of Lila Delman Compass’s Newport office \[…\] The post Waterfront home on The Point sells for $3.4… ## [Letter: Perrotti Park’s deed deserves an answer](https://whatsupnewp.com/2026/08/letter-perrotti-parks-deed-deserves-an-answer/) _2026-08-20 · Community Submission · What's Up Newp_ To the Editor: Newport is considering a major expansion of the Harbormaster facility at Perrotti Park. There are plenty of arguments about the design, size, cost and merits of the project. But there is a more fundamental question the City has yet to answer publicly: Can Newport legally use this land for the proposed expanded \[…\] The post Letter: Perrotti Park’s deed deserves an answer appeared… ## [New state housing dashboard shows 658 units backed across Newport County](https://whatsupnewp.com/2026/08/new-state-housing-dashboard-shows-658-units-backed-across-newport-county/) _2026-08-20 · Ryan Belmore · What's Up Newp_ A new state housing dashboard launched Thursday shows Newport County has 14 developments totaling 658 housing units in predevelopment, under construction or completed with state support since 2021. Newport accounts for the largest share, with five developments and 321 units. Middletown has four developments and 169 units, Portsmouth two and 94, Tiverton two and 62, \[…\] The post New state housing…