Lawrence J. Liddane, 87, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away in Newport Hospital on September 7, 2021. He was the husband of the late Ann M. (Ragone) Liddane for 49 years. Lawrence was born in Albany, NY, to the late William and Mary (O’Keefe) Liddane. Lawrence honorably served in the U.S. Navy during both the […]
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Obituary: Mary A. Cardoza
Mary A. (Moreau) Cardoza, age 75, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on September 6, 2021 at Newport Hospital. A lifelong resident of Aquidneck Island, Mary was born in Newport to the late Henry Otto Moreau and Ada (Barton) Moreau. She grew up in Newport and enjoyed a fun and mischievous childhood. As she got […]
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What’s Up This Weekend in Newport County: Things to do, live music, and more (Sept. 10 – 12)
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this weekend. This story may be updated as we learn about additional events or listings. Have an event you’d like to see added to this list or a future list? Add it to our event calendar. Note: An event or performance may change at […]
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Obituary: Willard E. Marcley
Willard E. Marcley, age 93, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on August 30, 2021. Willard Marcley has lived in Portsmouth, RI for the past 35 years and following his retirement from Raytheon Company in 1990. He was born September 20, 1927 in Schenectady, NY where he graduated from Mont Pleasant Technical High School in […]
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Newport Polo’s Pro-Am returns on Saturday
Competition is at an all-time high as the Newport Pro-Am returns to the polo grounds on Saturday, September 11th at 4 PM, culminating in one of the final three matches of the 30th Anniversary Season of the Newport International Polo Series, Presented by Turkish Airlines. A unique aspect of the sport of polo is that even at the highest levels […]
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Local chefs to pair with wine and beverage experts for Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival series
For the second year in a row, the Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival will expand into the local restaurant scene with a series of specially designed culinary experiences paired with chosen wines and cocktails. These unique dining experiences will be hosted by participating restaurants on select dates from Sept. 16-19, 2021. The Preservation Society […]
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Global pandemic creates challenges and opportunities for 2021 Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup fleet
By New York Yacht Club For the first time since the inaugural event in 2009 the fleet for the Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup will hit the starting line without a defending champion, shaking up the form guide as teams and sailing fans look toward the start of sailing’s premiere Corinthian big-boat competition […]
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50th Newport International Boat Show promises fun for the whole family September 16 – 19
Newport Exhibition Group, owners and producers of the Newport International Boat Show, announced this week a wealth of pre-show promotions and entertaining events in celebration of the Show’s 50th Anniversary, which kicks off September 16 – 19, 2021, in Newport. To build excitement for its Golden anniversary, a variety of social media promotions are being offered. Newport Exhibition […]
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Upcoming lecture will explore shared Irish and African Heritage experience in Gilded Age Newport
The Museum of Newport Irish History has announced the first talk in its 20th Annual Michael F. Crowley Lecture Series, to be presented “virtually” on Monday, September 13, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom. Dr. John Quinn and Mr. Keith Stokes will present a talk entitled, “Shared Spaces: The Irish and African Heritage Experience in Gilded Age […]
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Obituary: Jo Ann Loewenthal
Jo Ann (Mundorff) Loewenthal, 90, of Portsmouth, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021. She was the wife of the late Captain Robert G. Loewenthal, USN, Ret. They were married for 49 years. Born in Kearney, Nebraska, she was the daughter of the late Russell R. and Wilma W. “Billie” (Randall) Mundorff. She received […]
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Obituary: Donald P. Jestings
Donald P. Jestings, 92, of Portsmouth died on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at Newport Hospital after a short illness. He was the loving husband of the late Ethel L. (DeCosta) Jestings. Born on February 2, 1929 in New Bedford, MA, he was the son of the late Charles S. and Gertrude (Dreher) Jestings. Don grew […]
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Newport Public Education Foundation to present Noreen Stonor Drexel Education Awards during Fall Friend-Raiser
The Newport Public Education Foundation (NPEF) has announced the recipients of its annual Noreen Stonor Drexel Education Awards, which recognize individuals and organizations that significantly contribute to the students of Newport’s public schools. This year’s recipients are: Friends of Education: Douglas and Nancy HorseyPartner in Education: Newport Restoration FoundationUnsung Hero in Education: Kathleen Silvia The […]
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On This Day In Newport History – September 9, 1957: President Eisenhower signs Civil Rights Act of 1957 while in Newport
On September 9, 1957 while in Newport, President Dwight Eisenhower signed the first workable civil rights legislation to be passed since the reconstruction period. The Civil Rights Act of 1957 is known as the first federal civil rights legislation passed by the United States Congress since the Civil Rights Act of 1875. Its purpose was to show the federal government’s support […]
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Extras needed for ‘Hocus Pocus 2’, filming to take place in and around Providence this fall
Kendall Cooper Casting announced this week that it is now accepting submissions for extras to work on the upcoming feature-length motion picture project “Hocus Pocus 2”. Filming will be in Providence, RI and surrounding areas October through December 2021. In May, Bette Midler posted on Twitter that the Hocus Pocus 2 arrives in the fall […]
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New exhibition opens at the Redwood Libary – “Gifts from the Sea: Sailors’ Valentines by Happy van Beuren”
Gifts from the Sea: Sailors’ Valentines by Happy van Beuren has opened in the Van Alen Gallery at the Redwood Library & Athenaeum. Featuring over 30 creations by Newport doyenne Hope “Happy” van Beuren the show introduces for the first time Newport audiences to this remarkable art form and her exceptional skill in making these […]
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‘Seaward’ estate on Ocean Drive sells for $16 million
Seaward Estate, located at 339 Ocean Avenue Lot B & Lot 38 in Newport, has sold for $16,000,000, according to Lila Delman Compass. Photos provided by Lila Delman Compass According to data maintained by the Rhode Island Statewide MLS, this marks the highest sale in Rhode Island since 2019, when 10 Bluff Avenue in Watch […]
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Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm receives grant to support its agricultural education project
The Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District (ERICD) has announced it recently received a grant to support its agricultural education project, the Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm. The grant of $2,000 from the Farm Credit Northeast AgEnhancement program will support the management of the farm. Farm Credit Northeast AgEnhancement supports programs, projects, and events that are intended to […]
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DEM responds to several rescue of kayakers over Labor Day weekend, urges paddlers to put safety first
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is advising paddlers and anglers to use caution and wear a life jacket to help ensure they enjoy a safe boating experience. Over Labor Day weekend, DEM says in a press release that its Division of Law Enforcement (DLE) responded to several rescues of kayakers needing assistance […]
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Governor McKee will be in Middletown on Wednesday to sign legislation that will protect families with parents who have disabilities
Governor Dan McKee will host a bill signing ceremony at Middletown Town Hall at 10 am on Wednesday for legislation that would preclude the disability of a parent from serving as a basis for denial or restriction in matters involving a child’s welfare, foster care, family law, guardianship and adoption. Joining Governor McKee will be […]
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Newport Photographers’ Guild kicks off new season on September 8
The Newport Photographers’ Guild returns for the 2021/2022 season this week! On Wednesday September 8th, Ron Rosenstock will be presenting “Making Better Travel Photographs” at the Edward King Center at 7:00pm. In kicking off this Newport Photo Guild’s season that includes monthly presentations/events plus a number of member exhibitions, Ron will be discussing the three main […]
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Agenda for Newport City Council’s September 8 meeting is here
The following items of business will go before Newport City Council at their next meeting in the Council Chambers of Newport City Hall on Wednesday, September 8 at 6:30 pm. For those who can’t make it to City Hall, you can watch the meeting live, or anytime afterward, here. CITY OF NEWPORT DOCKET FOR A […]
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Sour Grapes – A Comic Strip by Tim Jones: September 7
Here’s this week’s Sour Grapes, enjoy!
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Obituary: Margaret Tessier
Margaret Tessier, age 88, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on September 3, 2021 at Grand Islander Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Thomas L. Tessier. Margaret was born in Fall River, MA to Francisco and Mary (Guilmette) Janeiro. A long time Newport resident, she formerly lived on Hall Ave and Kay […]
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Obituary: Joanne R. West
Joanne R. West, 80, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on September 2, 2021 at Newport Hospital. She was the wife of William E. West. Joanne was born in Providence to John and Jennie (Walaska) Pelosi. She graduated from Mt Pleasant High School in 1958 and RI College in 1962 with a BA in Education. […]
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Just My Opinion: A day to remember the contributions of labor unions
On this Labor Day, I’m hopeful that people take just a few minutes to reflect on the importance and contributions of the organizations, the labor unions, that have worked for so long to protect the rights and dignity of working men and women. Unions have quietly, and sometimes not so quietly, fought for the rights […]
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Tiny Kitchen Magic: Cottage Pie
You’re probably asking yourself what the heck is a cottage pie? Well, cottage pie is what most people know as shepherd’s pie. However, technically speaking, when you make it with beef, you’re making cottage pie, as a shepherd’s pie is made with lamb. Understandably, beef is more commonly used here because it’s cheaper and much […]
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Escobar Farm Corn Maze opens for the season with a maze that celebrates New England
Escobar Farm’s Corn Maze opened for the 2021 season on Friday, September 3. The maze this year celebrates New England and covers 8 Acres. According to Escobar Farms’ website, the maze was designed by Brett Herbst of The Maize. Image via Escobar Farm The maze will be open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 10 am […]
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Scouts honor three local business leaders with National Outstanding Eagle Scout award
The Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America honored three local business leaders with the National Outstanding Eagle Scout (NOESA) award at a ceremony on September 2nd at the Corliss-Carrington House in Providence. The Narragansett Council honored Tom Parrish, Executive Director of Trinity Repertory Company; Fred Schultz, Managing Director at Prio Wealth; and Steve Tortolani, Senior […]
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Obituary: William Francis Kelleher Sr.
William Francis Kelleher Sr., age 79, of Bradford, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2021 at Apple Rehab Clipper. He was the husband of Frances (Guertin) Kelleher. William was born in Fall River, MA to Raymond and Gladys (Mowbray) Kelleher. William received his bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from St. Mary’s College and post […]
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Newport County Police Departments announce Labor Day Weekend DUI Enforcement Campaign
The Police Departments of Newport County, in conjunction with the Rhode Island Police Chiefs’ Association, on Thursday announced that all of the Police Departments in Newport County will be conducting enhanced DUI patrols this coming weekend. The campaign will begin on Friday, Sept. 3, and continue through Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 6. Those departments […]
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What’s Up This Labor Day Weekend: Things to do, live music, and more (September 3 – 6)
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this weekend. This story may be updated as we learn about additional events or listings. Have an event you’d like to see added to this list or a future list? Add it to our event calendar. Note: An event or performance may change at […]
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Obituary: Joanne Upham
Joanne Upham, 78, of Newport, RI, born to Edgar McKinney and Viola (Quattrucci) McKinney passed peacefully on August 31, 2021 leaving behind her only brother Ronald P. McKinney of Winter Park, FL. Joanne had great faith. She loved and trusted in God. Today, she gets to be with Him!Joanne loved her husband Louis J. Upham […]
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Obituary: Ava Desiree Cromwell
Ava Desiree Cromwell, age 63, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on August 30, 2021 at Newport Hospital. She was the wife of Teon Cromwell, Sr. Ava was born in Key West, Florida to Jimmy and Marjorie (Gallagher) Smith. She moved to Newport as a child and spent the rest of her life here. She […]
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Obituary: James Spiros Rozes
Dr. James (Demetrios) Spiros Rozes of Newport, Rhode Island passed away on August 25th, 2021 at age 77. James will be remembered as a generous soul who left behind smiles for generations. He was born in the mountain village of Alestena, Greece and moved to Newport with his family at age 6. James graduated from […]
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Here’s how much rain fell across Rhode Island
The following are unofficial National Weather Service rain observations from the remnets of hurricane Ida. The following reports are from COCORAHS, NWS cooperative observers, Skywarn spotters and media. This summary also is available on National Weather Service’s home page at weather.gov/boston Spotter Reports National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 955 AM EDT Thu Sep 02 2021 […]
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Save The Bay calls on Rhode Island volunteers to #ConnectAndCollect at Ocean Conservancy’s 36th annual International Coastal Cleanup
Save The Bay is encouraging volunteers to #ConnectAndCollect at this year’s International Coastal Cleanup efforts in Rhode Island this September-October. Kicking off on September 18, the International Coastal Cleanup, now in its 36th year, is the world’s largest international effort to collect trash from local lakes, waterways, beaches and the ocean. As the event coordinator for […]
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Obituary: Perry Lewis
Perry Lewis passed away peacefully at his home on August 26th, 2021. He was surrounded by his loving family. Perry was born on June 26th, 1942, in Philadelphia, PA to Francis A. and Lalite Lewis. Perry spent his childhood in Wayne, PA and summers in Pretty Marsh, ME. He is graduate of St. George’s and […]
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2021 Local Agriculture and Seafood Act grants awarded to twenty small businesses, food initiatives across the state
Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) on Wednesday announced $250,000 in grant awards aimed at spurring growth in the agriculture, aquaculture, and seafood sectors of the economy. According to DEM, the grants are funded by the state through the Local Agriculture and Seafood Act (LASA), which directly benefits and […]
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Obituary: Elizabeth “Betty” Conklin
Elizabeth “Betty” Conklin, 94, of Newport, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2021, surrounded by her children. Born on July 3, 1927, to Oscar and Mary (Cameron) Fortier, Betty was the eldest of nine children and was raised in Rutland, Vermont. Betty married Alfred “Bud” Conklin, a Newporter, and continued her life in a city […]
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State Arts Council announces a call for artists for the galleries at Block Island Airport and GREEN SPACE at RI T.F. Green International Airport
RI State Council on the Arts (RISCA) this week announced that it is accepting applications for artists for 2022 exhibitions at the Block Island Airport Gallery and GREEN SPACE Gallery at Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport. The galleries are a partnership with the RI Airport Corporation (RIAC), and the entry deadline is Sunday, Oct. […]
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Obituary: Kathleen M. Belmore
Kathleen M. Belmore, 56, formerly of Bristol, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021, after battling cancer so fiercely it trembled to take her. Born July 1, 1965, in Providence, RI she was the daughter of the late Donald and Emily (Martin) Belmore. Kathleen, better known as Kathy, will be remembered by family and friends […]
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Obituary: Jennifer Anne Quinn
via O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home Jennifer Anne Quinn, 48, of Newport, passed away on August 29th, 2021, after a brief illness. She was the daughter of A. James Quinn, Jr. and Teresa (Burns) Quinn. Jennifer attended school in Middletown and graduated from MHS in 1991. She married her high school sweetheart, Charles P. Schuster of […]
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The Fifth Element sells for $4.5 million
The Fifth Element has sold for $4.5 million, according to Teri Degnan Real Estate & Consulting LTD. The commercial-retail property at 105-11 Broadway is currently the location of The Fifth Element restaurant and bar and its outdoor dining space, The Outer Element, as well as the adjacent property best known as the former home of […]
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Festa Italiana Committee seeks vendors for Annual Festa In the Park
The Annual Italian Heritage Festival Park is slated to take place in Touro Park in Newport on Saturday, October 2, 2021 from 11am to 4pm. Included this year is a pop up COVID Vaccination Clinic sponsored by the RI Department of Health from 12pm to 3pm. This free event is open to the public and […]
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Obituary: Joan Rahn Hopper
Joan Rahn Hopper passed away peacefully with her daughter Kristen Hopper by her side in Newport Hospital on Tuesday August 24th, 2021. Joan Freda Rahn was born on Mother’s Day May 12, 1929, in Albany, New York to Philip Stanley Rahn and Freda Reichardt Rahn. Her Depression Era childhood was spent in Whitesboro New York, […]
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Potter League for Animals takes dogs from Louisiana in the wake of Hurricane Ida
The Potter League for Animals received 10 dogs that were evacuated ahead of Hurricane Ida to ensure as many animals as possible were moved out of harm’s way. According to The Potter League for Animals, all dogs transported had previously been in shelters and were evacuated to make room for the animals affected by the […]
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Mark Thompson to step down as Executive Director of Newport Restoration Foundation
After nearly four years of dedicated leadership, Newport Restoration Foundation (NRF) executive director Mark Thompson has informed the board of trustees he will be stepping down in the spring of 2022, NRF Board Chair James Ross announced today. “Mark’s leadership stabilized the Foundation and advanced our most important priorities,” said Ross in a statement. “He […]
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Obituary: Michael Shane McCarthy
Michael Shane McCarthy, 39, of Los Angeles, CA. formerly of Newport, RI died unexpectedly on August 12, 2021 at home. Michael was born February 19, 1982 in Springfield, MA to Kevin J McCarthy and Vicki L Dyl. He grew up in Newport RI and graduated from Rogers High School in 2000.Michael was a rare human […]
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Fort Adams Trust’s fall event schedule includes car shows, a food truck festival, fundraisers, and family fun
By Sandy Kristiansson, Fort Adams Trust The Fort Adams Trust is pleased to announce its fall 2021 schedule of community events for all to enjoy every weekend ranging from classic car shows & food truck festivals to road races & walkathon fundraisers, and finally celebrations of fun for families & children. It all starts off […]
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What’s Up This Week: Things to do, live music, and more (August 31 – September 6)
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this week. This story may be updated as we learn about additional events or listings. Have an event you’d like to see added to this list or a future list? Add it to our event calendar. Note: An event or performance may change at […]
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Graves of Fallen French Revolutionary Soldiers to be honored with an unveiling ceremony at Trinity Church on September 10
The National Park Service will hold a special public ceremony to unveil the grave markers of two fallen French soldiers of the American Revolution. According to Johnny F. Carawan, Trail Administrator for the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail, the ceremony will take place at Trinity Church in Newport on Friday, September 10 from 2:00 […]
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Obituary: Sr. Rachel Philippe Racine
via O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home Sister Rachel Philippe of Our Lady of Dolors Racine, 91, went home to the Lord on Thursday, August 26, 2021, at Grand Islander Nursing Home, Middletown, RI. Diane Racine was born to Philippe Henri Racine and Rachel Talbot in Fall River, MA. As one of a large French-Canadian family and […]
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Obituary: Beverly Baker
Beverly Ann (Cicerone) Baker, 82, passed away, Sunday, August 29, 2021 at the Morgan Health Center, Johnston. She was the wife of the late Charles D. Baker.Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Fiorindo A. and Marjorie C. (Bywater) Cicerone. Beverly grew up in Middletown and resided on Sherwood Road for many […]
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Obituary: Jaime K. Kittredge
Jaime K. (Dunne) Kittredge, 45, of Middletown, passed away on August 28, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Peter Kittredge for 18 years. Jaime was born in Newport, R.I to Edward and Kathleen Dunne of Middletown, R.I. Jaime graduated Bishop Connelly High School in 1993 and received her Bachelors from Salve […]
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What’s Up Newp to host a Rent & Mortgage Relief – Virtual Panel Discussion on September 1
What’s Up Newp will host a live virtual housing relief program panel discussion at 1 pm on Wednesday, September 1. The conversation will include Senator Dawn Euer; Christine Hunsinger, Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer at RI Housing; Angela Downing, Director of Social Services; and Cindy Nemet, Family Advocate Safety Net. Your questions and comments are […]
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Sour Grapes – A Comic Strip by Tim Jones: August 31
Here’s this week’s Sour Grapes;
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Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burn Jermain joins WUN for a videocast Tuesday at 1 pm
For teachers, students, parents, and probably most of all, superintendents, the start of the 2021-22 school year is filled with promise and high expectations, but also with uncertainty as COVID continues to spread, with more young people becoming infected and a vaccine yet to be available to most of those in elementary schools. Newport School […]
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Obituary: Bernard Rodriguez
Bernard Rodriguez, 82, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on August 26, 2021, in the Royal Middletown Nursing Center. Bernard was born in Brooklyn, NY, to the late Bernardo and Sinforosa (Fernandez) Rodriguez. Bernard spent his early childhood years in Puerto Rico, until moving to back Brooklyn, where he grew up. He later moved to […]
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What does full FDA approval of a vaccine do if it’s already authorized for emergency use?
Jennifer Girotto, University of Connecticut Thirty percent of unvaccinated American adults say they’re waiting for the COVID-19 vaccines currently authorized for emergency use to be officially approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has since granted that approval for those age 16 and older for the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine on Aug. 23, 2021. […]
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Winners are crowned for the C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta and the U.S. Para Sailing Championships
By C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta The final day of racing at the 18th C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta and the 2021 U.S. Para Sailing Championships has wrapped up for the 23 boats in the 2.4mR, Martin 16 and Sonar classes competing in Newport over the last two days. […]
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How Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts infused one of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll bands with a little jazz
Victor Coelho, Boston University In an era when rock drummers were larger-than-life showmen with big kits and egos to match, Charlie Watts remained the quiet man behind a modest drum set. But Watts wasn’t your typical rock drummer. Part of the Rolling Stones setup from 1963 until his death on Aug. 24, 2021, Watts provided […]
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Op-Ed: The Last Mile: Getting fiber broadband to your home or business
As the pandemic continues, it’s been an eye-opener on how important access to high-speed fiber optic is in our modern life. Decades ago, our nation created infrastructure programs for electricity, telephone and highways. Today, it’s fiber broadband — fast, cheap and the future. Rhode Island’s coaxial, copper cable system is old-school. Rhode Island will receive […]
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What’s Up This Weekend: Things to do, live music, and more (August 27 – 29)
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this weekend. This story may be updated as we learn about additional events or listings. Have an event you’d like to see added to this list or a future list? Add it to our event calendar. Note: An event or performance may change at […]
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Obituary: Jacquelyn Andrea LaChance
Ms. Jacquelyn LaChance, age 43, of Providence, Rhode Island, passed away on August 22, 2021. Jacquelyn was born in Newport, RI to Gordon and Nancy (Kelly) LaChance. She graduated from Rogers High School in 1996 with an accolade in cosmetology. She followed her passion with a 25 year career as a hairdresser. Her fondest moments […]
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Rhode Island’s foodservice and restaurant industry’s financial security in danger of being wiped out by Delta Variant
The following was submitted and provided by the Rhode Island Hospitality Association The RI Hospitality Association (RIHA), the National Restaurant Association, and 50 other state restaurant association partners sent a letter to Congressional leadership sharing new national consumer confidence survey findings and urging swift replenishment of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF). Rhode Island has more than 1,523 […]
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Newport Recreation sets to new pickleball court hours to better manage demand, neighborhood impacts
As the popularity of Pickleball continues to grow, the City of Newport today announced that Newport Recreation is putting into place new court hours in order to better manage demand and mitigate the neighborhood impacts of what has become one of the City’s most popular sports. Beginning Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021, City Pickleball courts will […]
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Obituary: Gayle B. (Martin) Testa
Gayle B. (Martin) Testa, 70, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away unexpectedly on August 18, 2021 at home in Portsmouth.She was the wife of the late Arthur Testa. Gayle was born January 4, 1951 in Columbus, OH to the late Ladd and Barbara (Carrigan) Martin. Gayle attended the Rhode Island School of Design, in Providence. Gayle […]
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Obituary: Persi Alonso Morales Catalan
PERSI ALONSO MORALES CATALAN Nacio en 1980 un 12 de Julio en Aldea el Guapino, San Pedro Ayampuc, Guatemala. hijo menor del matrimoni de Alfonso Morales y Micaela Catalan. Una persona muy especial desde niño por sus ocurrencias. En año 1989 empezo sus estudios de primaria, posteriormente secundaria dejando trunca su carrera de Maestro de […]
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Obituary: John Francis Dennis
John Francis Dennis, age 85, of Middletown, RI, passed away on August 21, 2021 at home. He was the husband of the late Sheila (Sullivan) Dennis for 58 years until her passing in 2016. John was born in Newport, RI to the late Jesse and Anne Marie (Ryan) Dennis. He graduated from Rogers High School […]
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Scenic Aquidneck Coalition celebrates the completion of burying utilities along Middletown’s Third Beach and Paradise Valley
On Thursday, August 19, the Scenic Aquidneck Coalition celebrated the completion of a project to bury power and communication lines along Third Beach Road and Indian Avenue in Middletown. Inspired by the 2017 Second Beach project, the Scenic Third Beach Project removes the rest of the poles on Sachuest Point along Third Beach and up […]
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Obituary: Peter James Oatway
Peter James Oatway, 61, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away at home on August 22, 2021 surrounded by several of his siblings and his beloved mother. Peter was born in Newport, RI to the late Robert A. Oatway, Sr. and Mary Ellen (LaPierre) Fatulli. Peter was an avid fisherman and loved being on the ocean. […]
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Study: COVID-19 cost Rhode Island’s hospitality and tourism industry $2.2 billion in 2020
A Salve Regina University study commissioned by the Rhode Island Hospitality Association (RIHA) on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to the state’s hospitality and tourism industry in 2020 reveals a loss of $2.2 billion last year, representing a 30 percent overall drop from the previous year. “Rhode Island’s hospitality industry was one of the […]
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Now Hiring: 103 job opportunities available in and around Newport right now
Looking for a new gig, job, or career? Here’s a roundup of some of the companies that are hiring right now in the Newport area. All jobs were posted or provided to us within the last seven days and are located within five miles of downtown Newport. Are you a business owner and manager who […]
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What’s Up This Week: Things to do, live music, and more (August 24 – 29)
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this week. This story may be updated as we learn about additional events or listings. Have an event you’d like to see added to this list or a future list? Add it to our event calendar. Note: An event or performance may change at […]
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Suicide prevention bill named for Portsmouth teen signed into law
Legislation sponsored by Rep. Terri Cortvriend and Sen. James A. Seveney has been signed into law to require all public school districts to adopt suicide prevention policies and train all personnel in suicide awareness and prevention annually. The Nathan Bruno and Jason Flatt Act (2021-H 5353, 2021-S 0031) will require all school personnel — including teachers, […]
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Sour Grapes – A Comic Strip by Tim Jones: August 24
Here’s this week’s Sour Grapes;
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FDA grants full approval to Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine in people 16+
With the announcement from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today that the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has full approval for use in people 16 and older, Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health are urging all eligible Rhode Islanders who have not been vaccinated yet to get vaccinated today. Full authorization […]
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Obituary: Ann M. Viau
Ann M Viau, RN, 85 years young, of Newport RI passed away Friday August 20, 2021. Ann was the wife of the late Joe Viau and mom of the late Jeffrey Viau. She is survived by her remaining children Jo Ann Beahm (Ted), Joe Viau, Jeannine Corry, Jennifer Viau, Justin Viau and Juliane Livingston (Michael). […]
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Newport Police closing some roads due to unsafe conditions
The Newport Police issued a press release this morning recommending shelter in place for safety and to be aware of flooding, down branches, live electric wires, high ocean tides and reminder to keep electronics charged. According to Newport Police, the following is a list of roads closed due to unsafe conditions: Ocean DriveMemorial BLVDParker StreetWellington […]
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Access to Jamestown, Mount Hope, Newport bridges reopened to most traffic (Updated)
Update: 12:40 pm – Pell Bridge, Jamestown Verrazanno Bridge, Mount Hope Bridge reopened to most traffic (Updated) UPDATE 10:40 pm – Pell Bridge, Jamestown Verrazanno Bridge, Mount Hope Bridge closed to all traffic due to high winds (Updated) The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) this morning at 9:10 am announced that it has […]
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5 am Update: The latest on Hurricane Henri
Hurricane Henri is beginning to impact our area this morning with heavy winds, rain, and a storm surge. According to the National Weather Service, Hurricane Henri will continue moving northward this morning. Henri is expected to make landfall somewhere between eastern Long Island and Narragansett Bay as either a strong tropical storm or a lower-end […]
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Hurricane Henri expected to bring dangerous storm surge to Northeast states – but what is storm surge, anyway?
Anthony C. Didlake Jr., Penn State Forecasters warned about the potential for dangerous storm surge as Henri strengthened into a hurricane on a path expected to take its eye over or near New York’s Long Island and into New England on Aug. 22, 2021. The storm was expected to reach the coast at full moon, […]
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President Biden approves Rhode Island Emergency Declaration
On Friday, President Joseph Biden, Jr. declared that an emergency exists in the State of Rhode Island and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Henri beginning on August 20, 2021, and continuing. According to a statement from the White House Briefing Room, […]
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Fort Adams Trust extends summer music celebration with a performance by The Ravers
By Fort Adams Trust The Fort Adams Trust extended summer music festivities at the fort with a free concert performance by The Ravers on August 18th. Ravers’ fans came by land and sea to enjoy the music, views of Narragansett Bay and food & refreshments as they listened to the band perform, all part of […]
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RIDOH to require immunization against COVID-19 for all licensed healthcare workers
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) today announced that all employees, interns, and volunteers in RIDOH-licensed healthcare facilities and all RIDOH-licensed healthcare providers must receive their final dose of COVID-19 vaccine by October 1, 2021, effective August 18th. “The most effective way to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including the Delta variant, is vaccination,” […]
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Newport’s Transportation Planners want your input
With the summer traffic season still in full swing, the City of Newport today announced via a press release that it is looking for community input to help guide its first comprehensive Transportation Master Plan. Throughout the summer, City Planning staff and volunteers have been busy gathering public input and analyzing data aimed at making […]
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Naval Station Newport Commanding Officer to kick off STEAM Program Professional Development for Pell Elementary teachers
Claiborne Pell Elementary School, partnered with the East Bay Educational Collaborative (EBEC), this week announced that Captain James R. McIver, Commanding Officer of Naval Station Newport, RI is kicking off the professional development for Pell Elementary School teachers who volunteered to pilot the first year of Reaching for the Stars, a $500,000 K-4 STEAM program funded […]
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Sour Grapes: A Comic Strip by Tim Jones: August 17
Here’s this week’s Sour Grapes;
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What’s Up This Week: Things to do, live music, and more ( August 16 – 22)
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this week. This story may be updated as we learn about additional events or listings. Have an event you’d like to see added to this list or a future list? Add it to our event calendar. Note: An event or performance may change at […]
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Obituary: Mark R. McCutcheon
Mark R. McCutcheon, 62, of Newport, RI, passed away on August 11, 2021, in the Newport Hospital. He was the husband of Maria McCutcheon for 39 years. Mark was born in Syracuse, NY, to the late Robert R. and Barbara (Williams) McCutcheon. Mark’s late father was a Colonel in the United States Air Force and […]
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Obituary: Anita Florence Bradley
Anita Florence Bradley, 87, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on August 11, 2021 at John Clarke Nursing Center. Anita was born October 20, 1933, in Providence, RI to Milton and Ethel (Lomas) Bradley. She was preceded in death by her sister, Beverly Pino. Anita is survived by; her daughter Cynthia Wielgus (husband Paul) of […]
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Obituary: Mary E. Newman
Mary E. Newman, 74, of Newport, Rhode Island passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family on August 14, 2021. Mary was born on February 13, 1947 to Richard and Alice (Coogan) Newman in Newport, RI. She grew up in Newport, Virginia and South Korea and graduated from Newton College of the […]
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Guest View: How to save local news in Rhode Island (without government interference)
During the past two decades, the number of newspaper reporters across America has dropped by 36,000 or 60%. Some 1,800 communities have lost newspapers. Thousands more — especially in rural areas and communities of color — have newsrooms so desolate that they don’t truly cover the town. This is a serious threat to communities around […]
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Opinion: To slow climate change, teach climate literacy
In 2019, inspired by teenage Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, youth around the world took action to demand governments address climate change. While 2020 brought a pandemic that dominated the world’s attention, the urgency of our climate crisis has not abated at all. That this movement was led by students is significant. The majority of today’s […]
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Obituary: Margaret Lorraine Silveira
Margaret Lorraine Silveira, 75, of Middletown, RI, passed away peacefully on August 11. Margaret was born in Providence to her parents John Alves and Mary (Soares) Sepagn. She was the wife of the late Anthony Silveira. Margaret was an avid crafter and enjoyed sewing, baking, cake decorating and paper crafts. She was a dedicated mother, […]
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Emergency Medical Technician class to be held in Jamestown
The Jamestown Fire Department (JFD) this week announced that it will be holding a National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) course starting in September. This course is intended to train attendees on vital skills in pre-hospital care. The course will start on September 15th and last through December 18th. Sessions will […]
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Celebrate the Arts with the Jamestown Arts Center’s 10th Annual Summer Soirée
On August 28, the Jamestown Arts Center will celebrate its 10th Annual Summer Soirée with artists, friends, neighbors, and supporters during a night of music, dancing, summer savories, a live auction, and more! Each year, the Summer Soirée underwrites every aspect of the JAC’s operations, including Scholarship & Programming funds, to bring extraordinary art and […]
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What’s Up This Weekend: Things to do, live music, and more ( August 13 – 15 )
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this weekend. This story may be updated as we learn about additional events or listings. Have an event you’d like to see added to this list or a future list? Add it to our event calendar. Note: An event or performance may change at […]
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Commission appointed to study CRMC reorganization
House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi today announced the members appointed to serve on a special House commission to study the Coastal Resources Management Council. Created by legislation (2021-H 6252) sponsored by Rep. Deborah Ruggiero (D-Dist. 74, Jamestown, Middletown) and approved by the House of Representatives on June 29, the 15-member commission is to comprehensively study and […]