The following letter to the editor was written by Newport Mayor Xay Khamsyvoravong.
Capt. Ryan Duffy, a 22-year veteran of the Newport Police Department, will serve as interim police chief during the search for a new chief.
Gary Silva was sworn in as a police officer in June 1983, rising through the ranks to investigator, sergeant, lieutenant, captain and chief.
"It is an honor to appoint these six judges who will play a critical role in serving Rhode Island's court system," Gov. Dan McKee said.
Town officials said the report covers a range of topics, including park rules and regulations, police engagement, lighting and much more.
From stewarding Newport's historic properties to weighing the merits of new development proposals, there is plenty residents can help with.
City officials expect the new park to be completed by summer 2023.
The representative said the department needs to better inform the public about day-to-day changes to traffic patterns in the area.
Rep. David Cicilline said federal spending in 2023 includes $1.75 million for two projects in Newport.
According to unofficial election results, Democrats Louis DiPalma and Dawn Euer are headed to the state senate.
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The bill was sponsored by one of Rhode Island's U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D), along with Florida Sen. Marco Rubio (R).
With the grant, Newport police will purchase 39 body cameras, a spokesperson for Attorney General Peter Neronha's office said Wednesday.
Newport is one of several cities and towns in the Ocean State developing an alternative way to buy electricity from Rhode Island Energy.
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Single taxpayers making up to $100,000 a year qualify, while joint filers making up to $200,000 a year also qualify.
Police said one man was throwing bar mats at someone, while the other interfered with his arrest, but the men's attorneys said otherwise.
The legislation allows the Newport City Council to create a lower tax rate for property owners that live in Newport year-round.
Ukrainian Army Col. Oleksii Kalchenko and U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse will speak at the event.
The Newport Yacht Club's grant was for $3,000 and will be used for the maintenance of a stationary pump-out in Newport Harbor.
The requirement for masks in schools will continue until March 4.
The Newport County unemployment rate worsened recently, according to the newest figures.
With coronavirus cases on the rise, the city will only hold online public meetings until further notice.
The Newport County unemployment rate improved somewhat, according to the newest figures.
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As of 2019, about one-quarter of Rhode Island households had no or very limited internet access, according to census data.
The Newport County unemployment rate improved somewhat as fall approached.
Security is an important resource for military members who return home with injuries.
The Newport County unemployment rate worsened slightly during the late summer.
More than 1 out of every 10 Newport County rental households are in arrears as of early August, according to a new analysis.
The Newport County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the summer.
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The effort to recall North Kingstown School Committee Member Jennifer Lima should be defeated
The bill allows authorized restaurants to offer certain amounts of beer, wine and mixed drinks with takeout orders, until March 1, 2022.
But national figures point to a rebound when local data for July becomes available next month.
Cases are spiking across much of the U.S., triggering the CDC to recommend expanded mask use.
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A new analysis found more than 6 million nationwide are behind on rent, owing a total of $23 billion.