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Feb 28 Rhode Island Foundation President and CEO David Cicilline

Feb 28 2024
March 1st, 2024 12:00am
Feb 28, 2024 - Rhode Island Foundation President and CEO David Cicilline talks with Bruce about the Newport County Fund. 290,000 available to nonprofits for services for Newport County Residents. As broadcast WADK AM/FM.

Small State Big History with Pat Conley

Feb 26 2024
March 1st, 2024 12:00am
February 26 2024 - Rhode Island Historian Laureate Patrick T. Conley discusses A History of Election Tickets in Rhode Island with Bruce Newbury. As broadcast on WADK AM/FM.

Peoples Credit Union Mortgage Expert Diane Crosby Feb 20 2024

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February 21st, 2024 12:00am
Feb 20 2024 - Peoples Credit Union Mortgage Expert Diane Crosby with her guest Realtor Beverly Cloutier of HomeSmart Real Estate Professionals, Middletown RI. Location: Blue Plate Diner, Middletown RI with Bruce Newbury as broadcast WADK AM/FM.

Feb 15 Health Show - Matts Local Pharmacy

Feb 15 2024
February 16th, 2024 12:00am
Feb 15 2024 - Health Show at Innovate Newport - Matts Local Pharmacy

Feb 15 Health Show - AARP Rhode Island

Feb 15 2024
February 16th, 2024 12:00am
Feb 15 2024 Health Show - AARP Rhode Island - Darlene Reza-Rossi, Marianne Kelly

Feb 15 Health Show - Alzheimer's Association

Feb 15 2024
February 16th, 2024 12:00am
Feb 15 Health Show - Kristen Cusato, Alzheimer's Association

Feb 15 Health Show Newport Mental Health

Feb 15 2024
February 16th, 2024 12:00am
Feb 15 Health Show - Newport Mental Health - outgoing exec dir Jamie Lehane and new exec dir Dayna Gladstein

Feb 15 Health Show - Visiting Nurse Home and Hospice

Feb 15 2024
February 16th, 2024 12:00am
Visiting Nurse Home and Hospice - Pat Arruda and Betty Cares

Feb 15 Health Show - Coastal Foot and Ankle

Feb 15 2024
February 16th, 2024 12:00am
Feb 15 2024 Health Show - Coastal Foot and Ankle - Stephanie St. Laurent

Home Delivered Super Party Items from Doordash

Feb 08 2024
February 9th, 2024 12:00am
Feb 08 2024 - Consumer expert Alanna Shipley , Head of Audience Insights and Consumer Insights Expert at DoorDash to discuss what’s hot and what’s not for home deliveries for Super Bowl LVIII with Bruce Newbury. As broadcast Feb 08 2024 on WADK AM/FM Newport (Providence) RI.

Tuesday Feb 06 AARP Rhode Island Report

Feb 06 2024
February 7th, 2024 12:00am
Feb 06 2024 - John Martin's Weekly AARP Rhode Island Report

Peoples Credit Union In The Community with Courtney Hunter

Jan 24 2024
January 28th, 2024 12:00am
January 24 2024 - Peoples Credit Union Head of Community Development Courtney Hunter with her report on Peoples Credit Union In the Community with Bruce Newbury. As broadcast Jan 24 2024 on WADK AM/FM radio.

Gov McKee Interview Jan 23 2024

Jan 23 2024
January 24th, 2024 12:00am
January 23 2024 - RI Governor Dan McKee interview w Bruce Newbury as broadcast live Jan 23 2024 on WADK AM/FM.

MLK Day - Ray Rickman

Jan 15 2024
January 15th, 2024 12:00am
Jan 15 2024 - Ray RIckman joins Bruce to reflect on the day and other issues. As broadcast on WADK AM/FM.

Peoples Credit Union In The Community with Erine Lewis

Jan 12 2024
January 15th, 2024 12:00am
Jan 12 2024 - Peoples Credit Union Risk Manager Erine Lewis talks with Bruce about avoiding scams in the new year. As broadcast WADK AM/FM.

Peoples Credit Union Mortgage Expert Diane Crosby

Jan 09 2024
January 15th, 2024 12:00am
Jan 09 2024 - People's Credit Union Mortgage Expert Diane Crosby and Bruce in our monthly segment discussing mortgages, the real estate market and advice. As broadcast WADK AM/FM.

Newport Pell Bridge Toll Plaza Comes Down

Jan 10 2024
January 11th, 2024 12:00am
Jan 10 2024 - Lori Caron Silveira, exec director, RI Turnpike and Bridge Authority gives Bruce Newbury first details on the takedown of the old Toll Plaza gates from the Eastbound side of the Newport Pell Bridge approach. As broadcast WADK AM/FM January 10, 2024.

Good Neighbor Energy Fund 2024

Jan 3 2024
January 6th, 2024 12:00am
Jan 3 2024 - Mike Kirkwood, chair of this year's Good Neighbor Energy Fund talks with Bruce Newbury about Neighbors Warming Neighbors, this year's need, who can benefit and how the Fund can be supported. As broadcast on WADK AM/FM.

Shop Local - Whippletree - Dec 21 2023

Dec 21 2023
December 22nd, 2023 12:00am
Shop Local - Local Service - Eric Whipple, an owner of Whippletree Tree Services talks about service, trees and teaching with Bruce Newbury. As broadcast on WADK AM/FM December 21 2023.

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.

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