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The Crusing Museum, Newport, PHOTO: Will Morgan
The summer time once I was eight, my household rented a small cottage in Little Compton. I vividly keep in mind the seaside, the rocks, and the marshes. Most of all, I recall going to Newport to see the beginning of the Bermuda Race. My favourite uncle was a navigator on one of many smaller sailboats, and he would later return to Newport as a part of an America’s Cup crew. The harbor was festooned with sails and jammed with scores of energy boats–well-wishers waving off the intrepid ocean racers. There was additionally the thrill of a Navy destroyer that may escort the windborne sailors to the Crown Colony over 600 miles to the south.
The Newport of my youth was earlier than the Pell Bridge linked Newport with the West Bay and past, and earlier than city renewal alongside the America’s Cup Avenue destroyed a full of life chunk of the colonial capital’s legendary harborside. Earlier than the Irish bars and the tee-shirt retailers, Newport was in regards to the Gilded Age mansions of America’s first resort. But it surely was additionally in regards to the sea: the Navy and crusing (most of the yachtsmen got here from Belleview Avenue). The well-known yachting race, which was first contested in 1851, is without doubt one of the nice sporting occasions on the planet, like Wimbledon, the Kentucky Derby, or the Tour de France.
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The Crusing Museum, Newport .PHOTO Will Morgan
However in 1983, Australia shocked the world by taking the America’s Cup and leaving Newport bereft of its crown jewel. Now, the America’s Cup Corridor of Fame, together with the Nationwide Crusing Corridor of Fame (which was just lately relocated from Annapolis) are a part of the brand new Crusing Museum on Thames Avenue. The 11,000-square-feet museum occupies the open house of the 1894 stone armory. The constructing itself has had a long-complicated previous with metropolis possession, state oversight, and poorly funded tenant endeavors. Designed for drilling troops, the big corridor is ideal for the shows of precise sailboats, together with a stunning array of interactive reveals that permit the customer to sort out such duties as designing a ship, selecting its identify, and crusing it. There are additionally trophies and images from the 2 halls of fame, together with fascinating historic objects on mortgage from the Herreshoff Marine Museum in Bristol.
I’ve by no means had fantasies of crusing with FDR, Ted Turner, or Harold Stirling Vanderbilt, however I did benefit from the numerous actions unlocked by the high-tech wristband the museum gives. My favourite digital expertise was with the ability to take the wheel of an America’s Cup boat. The Brave didn’t deserve my lack of talent, as I crashed her onto the rocks, and as a substitute of listening to Tilt! was instructed to inform the Coast Guard. A bit theatre within the spherical gives a dramatic expertise of being amongst the crew of one of many fashionable technological marvels that vie for the Cup. You may tie sailors’ knots, see the evolution of sailboats, gear, and clothes, and study of varied personalities which have dominated this romantic, wealthy man’s sport.
Taking the wheel of an Americas Cup boat from the Seventies. Picture: Will Morgan
For the reason that Crusing Museum opened in early Might, there was a gentle stream of holiday makers. I discovered your complete operation superbly run, imaginatively put collectively, and a real delight to expertise. However regardless of the enjoyment of unearthing my nautical yearnings, I questioned how typically I might return (though if I lived in Newport, it might be a logical place to take out-of-town company). The Crusing Museum looks as if a one-trick pony in contrast near the highly effective, oft-repeated influence of the New Bedford Whaling Museum.
The Crusing Museum, Newport. PHOTO: Will Morgan
That mentioned, the Nationwide Crusing Corridor of Fame is in Newport, the place it needs to be. Certainly one of our nice nationwide sporting occasions will get due protection, and a good-looking architectural landmark has been adaptively reused and introduced into productive use. The one factor lacking is for somebody just like the Newport mansion proprietor Larry Ellison and his Oracle Group to convey again the America’s Cup to Newport. On that day, we’ll be capable of look out on the harbor from the museum and see the successful sailboat.
The Crusing Museum, Newport. PHOTO: Will Morgan
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NEWPORT, RI (WLNE) — The Newport Police Department said crews extinguished a fire on Green Street on Tuesday afternoon.
Around 2:22 p.m. Newport police were notified by the fire department of smoke coming from the basement of a home.
On the scene, crews reported a working fire, which was later extinguished.
Officials said the residents of the home were safety evacuated.
There are no reported injuries, according to police.
The cause of the fire, as well as where or how it started is under investigation.
The Rhode Island Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Dec. 24, 2024, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from Dec. 24 drawing
11-14-38-45-46, Mega Ball: 03, Megaplier: 3
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Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Dec. 24 drawing
16-22-24-43-47, Lucky Ball: 11
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Winning Numbers numbers from Dec. 24 drawing
Midday: 0-9-5-1
Evening: 2-0-2-3
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Winning Wild Money numbers from Dec. 24 drawing
08-21-26-33-38, Extra: 36
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize
- Prizes less than $600 can be claimed at any Rhode Island Lottery Retailer. Prizes of $600 and above must be claimed at Lottery Headquarters, 1425 Pontiac Ave., Cranston, Rhode Island 02920.
- Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize. The annuitized prize shall be paid in 30 graduated annual installments.
- Winners of the Lucky for Life top prize of $1,000 a day for life and second prize of $25,000 a year for life can decide to collect the prize for a minimum of 20 years or take a lump sum cash payment.
When are the Rhode Island Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: 10:30 p.m. ET daily.
- Numbers (Midday): 1:30 p.m. ET daily.
- Numbers (Evening): 7:29 p.m. ET daily.
- Wild Money: 7:29 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Rhode Island editor. You can send feedback using this form.
How NORAD tracks Santa on Christmas Eve
Every year, for the past 68 years, NORAD tracks the global progress of Santa and his sleigh. John Cornelio from NORAD explains how they track this highly anticipated mission.
It was the night before Christmas and all through the house, the children were wondering where’s that guy Claus?
If you’re looking to track Santa Claus’s flight over Providence and Rhode Island’s other cities and towns this Christmas Eve, there are a few ways you can track the big guy with nearly the same accuracy as a late Amazon package.
The military is on it with the NORAD Santa Tracker, and Google, which often feels all-knowing, is also on the case with its own Santa Tracker.
Check out the trackers to see Santa’s location:
See Santa’s location with the NORAD Santa Tracker
NORAD is the most reliable name in Santa tracking. On the job since 1955, when a young child from Colorado Springs accidentally called in (he meant to call a number advertised by a local department store), they’ve been following Santa’s journey using their radar technology ever since.
Now, NORAD, the joint U.S.-Canada command responsible for protecting the skies over both nations, staffs up for the big night, with a number available for children to call for status reports and an online tracker.
When does the NORAD Santa Tracker start?
On Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, of course.
How do I follow Santa’s journey with the NORAD tracker?
Santa is on the move, as you can see below. If it doesn’t load, it can be found at www.noradsanta.org
You can also call NORAD directly at +1 (877) HI-NORAD.
See Santa’s location on the Google Santa Tracker
In 2004, Google started tracking Santa as well, because, well, there’s a lot of interest in Old St. Nick. Google has a website. While you’re waiting around for Santa, Google’s guide includes a family guide, quizzes and various Christmas-themed games to play.
Why might the NORAD Santa Tracker and Google Santa Tracker disagree?
All of our tracking technology is made for mere mortals, but Santa is magic, and he likes to create a little bit of mystery. It wouldn’t do for children all over the world to be catching him as he comes down the chimney to deliver presents. He would never get any work done! So sometimes, to keep the magic alive, he throws off the trackers, just a little bit.
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