Marion Patricia “Patsy” Robertson of 41 William Street passed away on March 30, 2026. Born in Newport, August 26, 1940 to the late John and Marion Reardon, she was married to late Captain John Robertson U.S.N.. She leaves behind her beautiful family, Colonel James Michael Robertson, US Army (Ret.), and wife Fabiola, and his two […]
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Obituary: Pamela F. Kelley
Pamela F. Kelley, a beloved member of the Newport, Rhode Island community, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026, at the age of 80, after a long illness she held at bay for many years. Born on June 14, 1945, in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, Pam grew up in nearby Washington, NJ with her parents, Paul […]
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Newport City Council to consider Ann Street Pier expansion, Easton’s Beach contracts and more at Wednesday meeting
The Newport City Council will meet on Wednesday, April 8, at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 43 Broadway, with an agenda that includes infrastructure contracts, beach concessions, board appointments, and a number of upcoming special events. Among the most significant items, the council will consider awarding contracts for the expansion of Ann […]
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A New England furniture store will refund customers if both UConn teams make the NCAA title games
By DAVE COLLINS Associated Press College basketball players aren’t the only ones poised to win big in this year’s March Madness. A New England furniture chain is offering to reimburse customers for products purchased earlier this year if both the UConn men’s and women’s basketball teams reach the championship games. That means some 20,000 Jordan’s Furniture customers could […]
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East Providence mayor endorses Matos in lieutenant governor’s race
East Providence Mayor Roberto “Bob” DaSilva on Thursday endorsed Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos in her bid for a second term, lending the incumbent a prominent local voice as the Democratic primary for Rhode Island’s second-highest office grows more competitive. “Sabina fights tirelessly for everyday Rhode Islanders and always prioritizes the needs of our local communities,” […]
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NOSOLO Giveback Foundation brings ‘Off to the Races’ Derby back to Newport on May 2
The NOSOLO Giveback Foundation will mark five years of mental health advocacy with a night at the races. The Middletown-based nonprofit, a registered 501(c)(3), will host Off to the Races: NOSOLO Foundation Derby on Saturday, May 2, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Salve Regina University’s Young Building. The Kentucky Derby-themed event features a live […]
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401Gives surpasses $5 million goal, setting records across the board for Rhode Island nonprofits
Rhode Islanders delivered. 401Gives, the statewide day of giving powered by United Way of Rhode Island, surpassed its $5 million fundraising goal by the time giving closed at 6 p.m. Wednesday, setting new records for donors, gifts and participating organizations in the initiative’s seven-year history. Over 36 hours, 20,112 donors made 32,544 gifts to benefit […]
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401Gives enters final hours with $3.5 million raised and two matching gift opportunities still ahead
401Gives is in its home stretch, and Rhode Islanders still have time to make their donations count. As of 11 a.m. Wednesday, the statewide day of giving had surpassed $3.5 million raised — more than $3.521 million from 22,431 gifts by more than 14,500 individual donors — pushing toward its $5 million goal with seven […]
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Rogers High School juniors launch ‘Donut or Donate’ fundraiser with a community twist
The Rogers High School Class of 2027 is giving Newport a reason to feel good about their next sugar fix. The junior class has launched a “Donut or Donate” fundraiser, selling dozens of Krispy Kreme donuts for $15 each — with a charitable option baked in. Buyers can choose to keep their donuts, have them […]
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Newport City Council confronts $925,000 public safety overrun as budget season opens
In the opening round of a citywide budget workshop series, Newport’s City Council pressed department heads and finance officials Monday night over a nearly million-dollar public safety spending gap, deferred fire station maintenance and an ambitious proposal to reshape how the city manages its parking operations — all against a backdrop of union contracts, supply […]
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Messenger’s late goal lifts Tiverton past Rogers in girls lacrosse thriller, 8-7
Addaline Messenger saved her best for last. The senior midfielder scored three goals Monday evening, capping the performance with the game-winner in the final minutes to lift Tiverton past Rogers 8-7 in a girls lacrosse game played at Tiverton High School. The contest was decided within one or two goals the entire game, with neither […]
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Obituary: Joann Cohen
Joann Cohen, 90, of Middletown, RI, and longtime resident of Third Street in Newport, passed away on March 25, 2026. Born in Caledonia, New York on May 22, 1935, she was the daughter of the late George and Bernice (Greene) Haney. Joann made Newport her home for more than fifty years, building a life defined […]
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Tiverton’s West Place Animal Sanctuary receives customized Land Rover Defender 130 after winning national award
West Place Animal Sanctuary has received a customized Land Rover Defender 130 vehicle after winning the Honoree Award in the 2025 Defender Service Awards presented by Chase, the organization announced Monday. The vehicle handover took place Sunday at Jake Kaplan’s Land Rover Warwick, where West Place supporters, volunteers and staff gathered to celebrate the honor. […]
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Boys Town New England names Marcy Shyllon as executive director
Boys Town New England has named Marcy Shyllon as its executive director, the organization announced Monday, formalizing her leadership after a successful stint as interim director. Shyllon, who has been with Boys Town since 2006, most recently served as senior director of program operations, overseeing the Family Home Program and Foster Family Services Program across […]
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Obituary: Diana Vieira
Diana (Staats) Vieira, born January 31, 1950, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026. She was the beloved wife of Al Vieira, with whom she shared 53 years of marriage. Diana was the daughter of the late Howard E. Staats, whom she lost at the age of five, and the late Eunice G. Staats, whom […]
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A first look at Claw & Hammer, Stone Crab & Seafood Restaurant
I was invited by the Heritage Group to check out their newest restaurant, Claw & Hammer, ahead of its official opening on April 4. For anyone who has spent time in Newport, you know 527 Thames Street. Scales & Shells was a staple for a long time. One of those places people remember for what […]
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Obituary: James C. Fitzgerald
James (Jimmy) C. Fitzgerald, 80 formerly of Newport, Rhode Island passed away unexpectedly on February 12th in Thailand. Son of the late John and Alice (Buhla) Fitzgerald, he was born in Newport on March 28th, 1945. A member of the Class of 1963 at Rogers High school, he joined the Marines shortly thereafter and served […]
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Obituary: Ira E. Murphy
Ira E. Murphy, died on Thursday, March 26, 2026, peacefully at home at the age of 96. Born in Westerly, RI, November 10, 1929, he was the son of the late Ira E. Murphy Sr. and Helen (Phelan) Murphy. He was the beloved husband of Fae (Tilley) Murphy, whom he met at URI and married December 29, […]
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As fuel prices rise, US lawmakers push to suspend the federal gas tax
By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — As the war in Iran pushes U.S. gas prices toward $4 a gallon nationally, some lawmakers are pushing to suspend the federal gasoline tax in the latest attempt to try to control surging energy costs. Lawmakers say the action would provide much-needed relief for families and businesses that rely on […]
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Gerry Goldstein: Among blossoms of spring, giving dandelions their due
Many consider it a pesky weed, but there are life lessons to be learned from the lowly dandelion, soon to pop up on suburban lawns. There it will be mowed down, pulled up, and otherwise dispatched as unwelcome. But despite its reputation as a bothersome guest, the dandelion has attributes many of us should envy, […]
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The JPT launches ‘Films of Future Past’ sci-fi series this spring
The Jane Pickens Theater is stepping into the future by looking back at it. The historic Newport cinema will launch Films of Future Past, a curated science fiction series spotlighting prescient cult classics that once depicted speculative worlds but now feel unsettlingly familiar. The seven-film series kicks off Thursday, April 2, with a 4K restoration […]
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Jane Pickens Theater to screen silent film classics with live musical accompaniment this spring
Two landmark films of the silent era will return to the big screen this spring at the Jane Pickens Theater, accompanied by live musical performances from noted silent-film musician and historian Jeff Rapsis. The special screenings — part of a series designed to recreate the early moviegoing experience — will take place April 1 and […]
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Providence Culinary Collective returns March 26-29 with expanded lineup
The Providence Culinary Collective will return for its second year March 26-29, featuring an expanded lineup of chefs, wine experiences and culinary events at locations throughout the city. Building on last year’s inaugural festival, which featured more than a dozen sold-out events, the 2026 edition adds new programming including an elevated wine tasting experience, award-winning […]
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Potter League for Animals to host Bark & Boogie gala April 11 in Newport
The Potter League for Animals will host The Bark & Boogie, a spring fundraising gala, on Saturday, April 11, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom at the Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa. Presented by the Lola Ruth Giving Fund, the cocktail-style event will feature craft cocktails, food, live music from World Premier […]
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Obituary: Michael Wayne Anderson
Michael Wayne Anderson, 60, of Newport Rhode Island, was called Home on March 15th, 2026 with his beloved family and pets at his side in the comfort of his home.Michael is survived by his longtime partner of 11 years Kimberly Harrington of Newport RI, his sister Patty (Anderson) White and her husband Richard White of […]