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- Rhode Island DEM says 'Gravy' the turkey should return to Middletown
Rhode Island DEM says 'Gravy' the turkey should return to Middletown
Gravy the turkey is known for chasing cars in Middletown, a habit that landed him with rehabilitators in Glocester after the turkey was hit by a car.dlvr.it - Trump ends Obama-era restrictions on commercial fishing in protected area off New England
Trump ends Obama-era restrictions on commercial fishing in protected area off New England
" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Trump_Seafood_26037799454178.jpg?fit=300%2C169&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Trump_Seafood_26037799454178.jpg?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1" /> PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday reopening a huge swath of protected sea in the Atlantic Ocean to commercial fishing. Trump said the order would reestablish fishing in Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument off the New England coast, a nearly 5,000-square-mile preserve east of Cape Cod that was created […] The post Trump ends Obama-era restrictions on commercial fishing in protected area off New England appeared first on What's Up Newp.dlvr.it - Dr. Michael Fine: What’s crazy about tetting into medical school. Part 1.
Dr. Michael Fine: What’s crazy about tetting into medical school. Part 1.
Pexels.com","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"crop unrecognizable male doctor with stethoscope","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="pexels-photo-4021775" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" Photo by Karolina Grabowska www.kaboompics.com on Pexels.com " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/pexels-photo-4021775.jpeg?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/pexels-photo-4021775.jpeg?fit=780%2C519&ssl=1" /> Ok. We are somewhere between 50,000 and 300,000 doctors short. Probably more, given our current approach to immigration, because 25 percent of all doctors in the US come from other countries – because we don’t send enough of our own students to medical school. Instead, we import our doctors from elsewhere, from places who need […] The post Dr. Michael Fine: What’s crazy about tetting into medical school. Part 1. appeared first on What's Up Newp.dlvr.it - Middletown issues on-street parking ban tonight; 2 to 4 inches of snow expected Saturday followed by dangerous cold
Middletown issues on-street parking ban tonight; 2 to 4 inches of snow expected Saturday followed by dangerous cold
Pexels.com","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"red plastic shovel in snow","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="pexels-photo-6952442" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" Photo by Karolina Grabowska www.kaboompics.com on Pexels.com " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/pexels-photo-6952442.jpeg?fit=200%2C300&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/pexels-photo-6952442.jpeg?fit=683%2C1024&ssl=1" /> The Town of Middletown has issued an on-street parking ban beginning at 8 p.m. Friday and running through 6 a.m. Sunday due to the anticipated weekend weather. Residents and businesses are reminded to clear their sidewalks per town ordinances. Forecast Friday will be mostly cloudy with a high near 31 degrees and light north winds. […] The post Middletown issues on-street parking ban tonight; 2 to 4 inches of snow expected Saturday followed by dangerous cold appeared first on What's Up Newp.dlvr.it - Obituary: Barbara Lee Williams
Obituary: Barbara Lee Williams
" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/lg-17.png?fit=240%2C300&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/lg-17.png?fit=780%2C976&ssl=1" /> It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our mother, Barbara L. Williams, who left this world on January 30, 2026, at the age of 98, to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Barbara was born in Newport, Rhode Island, on February 16, 1927. She was the daughter of […] The post Obituary: Barbara Lee Williams appeared first on What's Up Newp.dlvr.it - Abidde’s 19 lead Albany over Bryant 65-63
Abidde’s 19 lead Albany over Bryant 65-63
Pexels.com","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"basketball hoop in basketball court","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="pexels-photo-1752757-3" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" Photo by Markus Spiske on Pexels.com " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/pexels-photo-1752757-3.jpeg?fit=300%2C196&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/pexels-photo-1752757-3.jpeg?fit=780%2C509&ssl=1" /> SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) — Isaac Abidde’s 19 points helped Albany defeat Bryant 65-63 on Thursday. Abidde also contributed three steals for the Great Danes (8-16, 4-5 America East Conference). Amir Lindsey added 15 points while shooting 6 for 12, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc while they also had seven assists and three […] The post Abidde’s 19 lead Albany over Bryant 65-63 appeared first on What's Up Newp.dlvr.it - Bussi makes 16 saves and Svechnikov scores early goal to lift Hurricanes over Rangers 2-0
Bussi makes 16 saves and Svechnikov scores early goal to lift Hurricanes over Rangers 2-0
" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Panthers_Hurricanes_Hockey_26017118951015-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Panthers_Hurricanes_Hockey_26017118951015-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> NEW YORK (AP) — Rookie Brandon Bussi made 16 saves for his second shutout, Andrei Svechnikov gave Carolina an early lead in the first period and the Hurricanes topped the New York Rangers 2-0 on Thursday night to extend their points streak to 10 games. Jordan Staal scored into an empty net with 54 seconds […] The post Bussi makes 16 saves and Svechnikov scores early goal to lift Hurricanes over Rangers 2-0 appeared first on What's Up Newp.dlvr.it - Matthew Stafford edges Drake Maye for the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award
Matthew Stafford edges Drake Maye for the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award
" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/NFL_Honors_Football_26037139576553-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/NFL_Honors_Football_26037139576553-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> By ROB MAADDI Pro Football Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Matthew Stafford walked away with the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award and a declaration that he’s returning to the Los Angeles Rams for another season. Stafford edged Drake Maye for the MVP award on Thursday night in the closest race since Peyton Manning and Steve McNair […] The post Matthew Stafford edges Drake Maye for the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award appeared first on What's Up Newp.dlvr.it - Fire breaks out at Castle Hill Inn; all guests and staff evacuated safely
Fire breaks out at Castle Hill Inn; all guests and staff evacuated safely
" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screen-Shot-2026-02-06-at-2.19.52-AM.png?fit=300%2C170&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screen-Shot-2026-02-06-at-2.19.52-AM.png?fit=780%2C442&ssl=1" /> A fire broke out at the Castle Hill Inn on Ocean Drive on Thursday night, sending flames visible from the Newport Pell Bridge into the sky above the historic waterfront property. All guests and staff were safely evacuated, and no injuries were reported. “Earlier tonight a fire broke out at Castle Hill Inn. All guests […] The post Fire breaks out at Castle Hill Inn; all guests and staff evacuated safely appeared first on What's Up Newp.dlvr.it - Fire breaks out at Newport’s Castle Hill Inn
Fire breaks out at Newport’s Castle Hill Inn
A fire broke out at the Castle Hill Inn in Newport Thursday night.wpri.com
