Newport Fourth of July Celebrations Focus on Charter Anniversary
Newport's Washington Square hosts Fourth of July activities expanded for a fourth year under Washington Square Roots. The centerpiece is the 350th anniversary of the Rhode Island Charter granted by King Charles II in 1663 to John Clarke. The day includes a 11 a.m. reading on the Colony House steps, sponsored by the Sons of the Revolution and the Artillery Company of Newport, and a special insert in The Daily News detailing Celebrate Charters of Freedom and a proposed Charter Park.
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Fireworks light up Newport County for Independence Day displays
Several fireworks shows illuminate Newport County starting Thursday July 4 at 9 30 p m over Newport Harbor from Fort Adams State Park and Escobar s Farm in Portsmouth also at 9 30 p m Rain dates are July 5 and July 13 A Jamestown show begins Saturday July 6 at 9 p m at Mackerel Cove Beach with a July 13 rain date Both events are free with donations welcome For more details visit NewportRI com and click on Fireworks shows
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Lay Wes Local Portsmou to Explore New Options
Lay Wes Local Portsmouth to explore new options for former Navy tank farm. A3 appearance at Hall of Fame Tennis Championships next month. BI Today cloudy rain. High 73 tonight showers low 67 Sunday showers high 74 Sunday night cloudy showers low 68 details A7
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INDEX Advice Business Calendar Classifieds Comics Local & State Obituaries Opinion Religion Sports Television
The page lists sections and features across INDEX newspaper offerings including Advice, Business, Calendar, Classifieds, Comics, Local and State news, Obituaries, Opinion, Religion, Sports and Television. It serves as a navigation index for readers seeking various content areas.
Whitey Bulger authors discuss book and pastor steps down
Whitey Bulger related authors discuss a new book while a longtime pastor announces stepping down from the pulpit amid community reflection and church leadership changes.
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Newport Pond Path Reopens After Five Year Closure
Newport Mayor Harry Winthrop cut a ribbon at Braga Park signaling the reopening of the South Easton Pond pedestrian path. The $4.5 million project added new footbridges at Ellery Road and Old Beach Road after severe 2007 weather damaged embankments. City officials praised residents’ patience during repairs and noted ongoing access for walkers and runners.
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Larry Nunes remembered as straight shooter and public servant
Middletown mourns Frank L. Larry Nunes 91 former state representative and public utilities commissioner under Gov. Chafee. He ran a Middletown insurance and real estate business and owned Larry Nunes Gallery of Homes. Town flag half staff honors his memory as colleagues recall his integrity and bipartisanship.
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Rhode Island Calamari Could Be Official State Appetizer
Rhode Island lawmakers backed a bill to make Rhode Island style calamari the official state appetizer. Rep. Joseph McNamara said the measure highlights local fishing and restaurant industries. Rhode Island has the East Coast's largest squid fleet and ships calamari nationwide.
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