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Shop Local Dec 07 2023

Dec 07 2023

December 7th, 2023 12:00am

Dec 07 2023 - Shop Local - From Innovate Newport - with Troy Reininger, Maher Garden Center - Xavier Mauprivez, The French Confection - Elizabeth Plowden, Bellevue Kids - Jan Eckhart, Sweet Berry Farm. As broadcast WADK AM/FM Dec 07 2023.

Bowens Wharf Tree Lighting Broadcast Dec 2 2023

Dec 2 2023

December 5th, 2023 12:00am

Dec 2 2023 - Bowens Wharf Tree Lighting with Mia Daley, Miss Teen RI; Bowens Wharf CEO Joe Nicholson; Adrienne and Scott Kirmil, proprietors of Diego's and Wharf; Bristol County Fifes and Drums; Carl Hosbond Trio; Mayor Xay Khamsavoravong; and Santa Claus. Host: Bruce Newbury. As broadcast on WADK AM/FM.

Newport Navy Choristers Christmas In Song Nov 30 2023

Nov 30 2023

December 1st, 2023 12:00am

November 30 2023 - Newport Navy Choristers to preview "Christmas In Song" concert Dec 1 with Bruce Newbury. Pat McGue, chair; Lori MacDowell, director; Becky Knight, Women's Resource Center benefit. As broadcast WADK AM/FM Nov 30 2023.

RI Authors Expo Wrap Up Nov 29 2023

Nov 29 2023

November 30th, 2023 12:00am

Nov 29 2023 - RI Authors Assn President Mike Squatrito and Bruce Newbury get ready for the RI Authors Expo December 2. As broadcast on WADK AM/FM Newport RI.

Peoples Credit Union In The Community

Nov 22 2023

November 29th, 2023 12:00am

Nov 22 2023 - Community Director Courtney Hunter to talk about the Angel Tree and other seasonal initiatives Peoples Credit Union is involved in. As broadcast WADK AM/FM Nov 22 2023.

RI Author Spotlight - Courtney Carter DeJesus

Nov 8 2023

November 19th, 2023 12:00am

Nov 8 2023 - RI Authors Expo Author Spotlight - Courtney Carter DeJesus, "Eva The Kid Reporter." As broadcast on Bruce Newbury WADK AM/FM November 8 2023.

Risa Nyman RI Author Spotlight

Nov 15 2023

November 19th, 2023 12:00am

November 15 2023 - RI Authors Expo Author Spotlight - Risa Nyman, "Complicated Choices" and two award-winning middle grade mysteries. As broadcast on Bruce Newbury WADK AM/FM November 15 2023.

Peoples Credit Union Risk Manager Erine Lewis

Nov 10 2023

November 12th, 2023 12:00am

Nov 10 2023 - Peoples Credit Union Head of Risk Erine Lewis talks with Bruce about Home Equity scams and holiday shopping safety tips. As broadcast on WADK AM/FM November 10 and November 15 2023.

Assn of RI Authors Lisa Tener

Nov 1 2023

November 6th, 2023 12:00am

November 1 2023 - Author and Author Coach Lisa Tener in this week's Association of RI Authors Spotlight. As broadcast on WADK AM/FM Nov 1 2023.

Middletown School Bond - Town of Middletown

November 1 2023

November 1st, 2023 12:00am

November 1 2023 - Discussion of Middletown School Bond ballot question with Town Admin Shawn Brown; Town Council Pres Paul Rodrigues; Council Vice-Chair Tom Welch; School Bldg Committee Co-Chair Charlie Roberts; School Bldg Committee Alternate Marc Thayer. Moderator: Bruce Newbury. As broadcast WADK AM/FM November 1 2023.

Assn of RI Authors Expo Authors Spotlight

October 25 2023

October 27th, 2023 12:00am

October 25 2023 - RI Authors Spotlight - Donovan Lewis, “The Balefire Express” adult fantasy novel, his first book published. As broadcast October 25, 2023 on WADK AM/FM radio.

Middletown School Bond - Midd Concerned Neighbors

October 26 2023

October 27th, 2023 12:00am

October 26 2023 - Audrey MacLeod-Pfeiffer and Terri Flynn of Middletown Concerned Neighbors discuss the upcoming Middletown School Bond ballot question. As broadcast on WADK AM/FM Newport RI.

Small State Big History - Sloop Providence

October 23 2023

October 24th, 2023 12:00am

Oct 23 2023 - Small State Big History founder Christian McBurney discusses the Tall Ship Sloop Providence, its history and rebuilding. As broadcast on WADK AM/FM October 23 2023.

Association of RI Authors Susan Lataille Oct 18 2023

Oct 18 2023

October 20th, 2023 12:00am

October 18 2023 - Assn of RI Authors Interview Series - Susan Lataille, editor of the Shining a Light on Grief books series as well as Gloria Gemma's Forever In Our Hearts. She has compiled women and men's stories of love and loss to help bring the subject of grief more out in the light.

AARP Rhode Island Report Oct 17

Oct 17 2023

October 17th, 2023 12:00am

Oct 17 2023 - John Martin's AARP Rhode Island Report for Oct 17 2023

Association of RI Authors ARIA Ann Watt

Oct 11 2023

October 13th, 2023 12:00am

Oct 11 2023 - Association RI Authors series (ARIA) - Author Ann Watt. As broadcast October 11 2023 WADK AM/FM.

Peoples Credit Union Mortgage Expert Diane Crosby

Oct 12 2023

October 13th, 2023 12:00am

Oct 12 2023 - Peoples Credit Union Mortgage Expert Diane Crosby talks about real estate, the current mortgage and housing market in Rhode Island.

Small State Big History - Story of Lonnon Philips

Oct 09 2023

October 10th, 2023 12:00am

Oct 09 2023 - Small State Big History - Christian McBurney discusses the story of sharecropper Lonnon Philips of North Kingstown written by Tim Cranston

Assn of RI Authors - Paulette Stout - Oct 4 2023

Wed Oct 04

October 5th, 2023 12:00am

Assn of RI Authors Interview Series - Author Paulette Stout. As broadcast Oct 4, 2023 on WADK AM/FM.

Newport Mental Health Rock The Mansion

Sept 20 2023

September 21st, 2023 12:00am

Sept 20 2023 - Newport Mental Health Fundraiser "Rock The Mansions" fundraiser gala with Jamie Lehane, director and Susan Piacenti from Newport Mental Health. As broadcast on Bruce Newbury Show.

People's Credit Union Mortgage Expert

Sept 14 2023

September 14th, 2023 12:00am

Sept 14 2023 - at INNOVATE NEWPORT - filling in for Diane Crosby is Garrett Duffy, VP and Branch Mgr, Norcom Mortgage Reverse Mortgages.

People's Credit Union Risk Manager

September 8 2023

September 11th, 2023 12:00am

Sept 8 2023 - People's Credit Union Risk Manager Erine Lewis with advice and warning about TEMU and other so-called Global Commerce Sites

Fall For Lucy's Hearth Fundraiser

September 8 2023

September 11th, 2023 12:00am

September 8 2023 - Ashley Salemi Tarvis, LCSW, Director of Lucy’s Hearth to talk with Bruce Newbury about Fall For Lucy's Hearth fundraiser coming up Sept 14th. As broadcast on WADK AM/FM.

Small State Big History

September 11 2023

September 11th, 2023 12:00am

Sept 11 2023 - Founder Christian McBurney discusses his current article about a Newport whaling boat captain who ran up against a whale who was not interested in being caught! As broadcast on WADK AM/FM.

Small Business Assistance - Block Island Fire

September 5 2023

September 6th, 2023 12:00am

Anita F. Steenson, Public Affairs Specialist, U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Disaster Recovery & Resilience - small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small aquaculture businesses, and private nonprofit organizations affected by the Block Island hotel fire in New Shoreham that occurred on Aug. 18, 2023, may apply for low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans. As broadcast on WADK AM/FM Sept 5 2023.

John Martin's AARP Rhode Island Report

September 5 2023

September 6th, 2023 12:00am

Sept 5 2023 - John Martin's AARP Rhode Island Report - latest helpful services to members and non-members

RI Police Chiefs Pres Chief Kevin Lynch on Drive Sober Get Pulled Over

Sept 1 2023

September 1st, 2023 12:00am

Pres, RI Police Chiefs Assn, Chief Kevin Lynch of Bristol talks about Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over with Bruce Newbury. As broadcast WADK AM/FM Newport RI Sept 1 2023.

Small State Big History on John Brown

August 28 2023

August 29th, 2023 12:00am

August 28 2023 - Christian McBurney discusses his article, "Providence Merchant John Brown Gets Rich Privateering in 1776 and 1777."

RITBA Thursday Evening Summer Office Hours

August 24 2023

August 29th, 2023 12:00am

August 24 2023 - Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority Executive DIrector Lori Caron Silveira talks with Bruce about the upcoming expanded office hours August 24 and 31 at RITBA Headquarters. As broadcast WADK Aug 24 2023.

Jazz At Green Animals August 23 2023

August 23 2023

August 23rd, 2023 12:00am

Kate Petterson, Education and Programs Manager at The Preservation Society of Newport County. talks with Bruce about The Newport Jazz Assembly Band at Green Animals, Nature Connect and Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. As broadcast.

People's Credit Union In The Community

August 16 2023

August 17th, 2023 12:00am

August 16 2023 - Courtney Hunter, Head of Community Development talks about the latest projects done by People's Credit Union staff at all six branches. As broadcast on WADK.

Small State Big History - Gen Isaac Peace Rodman

Aug 14 2023

August 16th, 2023 12:00am

Small State Big History - Christian McBurney talks about the life of Brig. Gen. Isaac Peace Rodman, the highest-ranking RI'er to lose his life in battle. As broadcast Aug 14 2023 on WADK.

AARP Rhode Island Report

Aug 15 2023

August 16th, 2023 12:00am

John Martin's weekly AARP Rhode Island Report as broadcast on WADK August 15 2023.

Erine Lewis - Peoples Credit Union In The Community

August 11 2023

August 14th, 2023 12:00am

Peoples Credit Union In The Community - Risk Manager Erine Lewis with advice on avoiding romance scams. As broadcast August 11 2023.

Peoples Credit Union Mortgage Specialist Diane Crosby

July 27 2023

July 31st, 2023 12:00am

July 27 2023 - Peoples Credit Union Mortgage Specialist Diane Crosby as broadcast from Innovate Newport

RI Philharmonic Summer Pops And New Season

July 28 2023

July 31st, 2023 12:00am

July 28 2023 - RI Philharmonic Orchestra and Music School Executive DIrector David Beauschene talks with Bruce about upcoming Summer Pops concerts and the 2023 Season opener. As broadcast on WADK Newport

Peoples Credit Union Middletown Branch Grand Opening July 26 2023

July 26 2023

July 27th, 2023 12:00am

Peoples Credit Union Middletown RI Branch Grand Opening July 26 2023 as broadcast live on WADK with CEO Sean Daly, Senior Branch Manager Deborah Maxwell and Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce Exec Director Erin Donovan-Boyle.

Newport County Driving School - John Leeds

July 20 2023

July 21st, 2023 12:00am

July 20 2023 - John Leeds, Newport County Driving School talks about upcoming classes and Drivers' Education.

Peoples Credit Union In The Community

June 21 2023

July 17th, 2023 12:00am

Peoples Credit Union In The Community with Courtney Hunter As broadcast June 21 2023

AARP RI Report John Martin July 11

July 11 2023

July 16th, 2023 12:00am

John Martin's AARP RI Report for July 11 2023

Newport Contemporary Ballet Summer Festival 2023

July 07 2023

July 16th, 2023 12:00am

Danielle Genest, Artistic Director, Newport Contemporary Ballet talks about The 2023 Newport Dance Festival.

Newport Rochambeau Celebration

July 14 2023

July 16th, 2023 12:00am

Mary-Gail Smith from Newport Alliance Francaise to talk about the Rochambeau Celebration on July 15 2023 in Newport RI

John Martin's AARP Report June 28

Wed June 28 2023

July 3rd, 2023 12:00am

John Martin's AARP Rhode Island Report Wednesday June 28 - Wednesday this week

Small State Big History - Forts

June 26 2023

June 28th, 2023 12:00am

Historian John K. Robertson discusses his book, "Revolutionary War Defenses In Rhode Island" which uncovers forts throughout the state that have been hidden for centuries.

Check The Stigma Hockey Event with Jamie Lehane

June 23 2023

June 27th, 2023 12:00am

Jamie Lehane, Newport Mental Health discusses the upcoming Check the Stigma Hockey event with Bruce Newbury. As broadcast Friday June 23 2023.

Juneteenth Newport

June 19 2023

June 21st, 2023 12:00am

Charles Roberts of Newport Slave Medallion Project talks about Juneteenth Newport celebration. As broadcast May 25 2023

AARP Rhode Island Report John Martin June 20 2023

June 20 2023

June 21st, 2023 12:00am

John Martin's AARP Rhode Island Report as broadcast June 20 2023

Bike Newport Elliot's Ride For Everyone

June 09 2023

June 9th, 2023 12:00am

June 09 2023 - Bari Freeman from Bike Newport talks about Elliot's Ride For Everyone taking place June 10. As broadcast WADK Newport.

RI Commission Against Domestic Violence Johnston Shooting

May 31 2023

June 5th, 2023 12:00am

Krista D'Amico, Deputy Director, RI Commission Against Domestic Violence discusses the May 23 shooting in Johnston. As broadcast WADK Newport radio live May 31 2023