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Wednesday, September 25, 2024Candidates for Newport School Committee discuss regionalization, budgets at forum
Candidates for Newport School Committee discuss regionalization, budgets at forum Savana Dunning Newport Daily News NEWPORT – Candidates for the School Committee participated in a candidate forum on Thursday, taking their first opportunity of this election season to share their thoughts regarding regionalization, the budget and student achievement, among other topics. This is one of several candidate forums hosted by the Newport County branch of the League of Women Voters and Newport This Week, allowing
Monday, November 27, 2023Newport officials implore shoppers to stay local this season. Why it helps the economy
Newport officials implore shoppers to stay local this season. Why it helps the economy Jeffrey D. Wagner Special to The Newport Daily News NEWPORT – Holding a 4-month-old, business owner Basil Yu still managed to wow a group of local authorities and business owners with his noodle-making room at his restaurant, Yagi Noodles Ramen and Boba. Yu impressed and possibly won over some more clients – and only a portion of it was connected to him holding his beautiful baby daughter Remi. Yu mentioned that
Wednesday, August 02, 2023As CD1 race heats up, these are the issues Newport County leaders want candidates to focus on
As CD1 race heats up, these are the issues Newport County leaders want candidates to focus on Zane Wolfang Newport Daily News Though many voters might still be more focused on their jampacked summer schedules than on the impending election to replace U.S. Rep. David Cicilline, election day is fast approaching. The deadline to register to vote in the Democratic primary is Aug. 6, the deadline to register for a mail ballot is Aug. 15 and early voting starts on Aug. 16. The Primary Election itself is on
Friday, January 13, 2023'Staff are burning out': How a workforce crisis is affecting healthcare in Greater Newport
'Staff are burning out': How a workforce crisis is affecting healthcare in Greater Newport Zane Wolfang Newport Daily News NEWPORT ― The Newport County Community Healthcare Collaborative held a Zoom discussion with legislators on Tuesday, Jan. 10 to discuss policy and priorities as the healthcare industry emerges from the pandemic and manages what industry leaders are calling a workforce crisis. Child & Family CEO Marty Sinnott, who has chaired the NCCHC board for the past year, opened the meeting by
Tuesday, November 22, 2022Chamber business stroll kicks off holiday shopping season
Chamber business stroll kicks off holiday shopping season in Newport Savana Dunning Newport Daily News NEWPORT — As holiday shopping season looms right around the corner, local officials are trying to encourage Newport County residents to take their dollar around their own corner and support local small businesses. “I hope that you do shop local,” Outgoing Mayor Jeanne-Marie Napolitano said to a small crowd of people at the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce’s Holidays By The Sea press conference on
Tuesday, November 22, 2022Newport Food Scene: 22 reasons to be thankful for Newport County's food scene
Newport Food Scene: 22 reasons to be thankful for Newport County's food scene Dan Lederer In the spirit of giving thanks, here are 22 things of the Food Scene that I am grateful for in 2022. 1. I am grateful for all the incredible options we have on our Island. You can get it all here. From full New England Lobster dinners in fine restaurants overlooking the harbor to fresh-made Malasadas served up warm at local gas stations on Sundays, we’ve got it all and we sure are lucky. 2. I am grateful to all the
Tuesday, August 16, 2022Newport's workforce housing is shrinking, but a study is underway to address the issue
Newport's workforce housing is shrinking, but a study is underway to address the issueSavana DunningNewport Daily News NEWPORT — As the availability of workforce housing for residents in Newport and Bristol counties continues to shrink, the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce has started studying ways to address the issue for years to come. "We were able to put together a proposal that was funded by the van Beuren Foundation to take a look at workforce housing and develop a plan," said Erin
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