On Sunday, October 15, 2023, the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Foundation will host the Citizens Pell Bridge Run. The event is a 4-mile charity run/walk with 100% of the proceeds going to support non-profits and local community organizations. The run provides a rare opportunity for the public to cross over the beautiful Claiborne Pell Bridge on foot and enjoy stunning views of Narragansett Bay. The event will begin at […]
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Leander Paes wins International Tennis Hall of Fame Fan Vote
India’s Leander Paes topped the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s Fan Vote in his first year on the ballot. Serbia’s Ana Ivanović finished second in the vote and Spain’s Carlos Moyá placed third. During the 10-day voting window, tens of thousands of fans representing 145 countries cast their ballots for candidates in the Player Category. […]
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Road closures scheduled this weekend for Broadway Street Fair, Pell Bridge Run
Newport Police today announced the following road closures ahead of Saturday’s Broadway Street Fair and Sunday’s Citizens Pell Bridge Run. Broadway Street Fair On Saturday, October 14, Broadway will be closed from Gould Street south through Washington Square for the Broadway Street Fair. Wheatland Blvd will take the detour of traffic. Broadway will not be […]
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Obituary: Donald W. Titcomb
Donald W. Titcomb, 84, of Newport, Rhode Island, died on October 8, 2023. Born in Newport, RI on February 24, 1939, He was the son of Alexander and Esther (Carlisle) Titcomb. Donald graduated from Rogers High School and was a lifelong resident of “The Point”. Shortly after graduation, he joined the US Army, where he […]
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Obituary: Dolores “Dee” Jeannette Driskell
Dolores “Dee” Jeannette Driskell (Faria), age 87 formally of New Bedford, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, September 27th, 2023, at Alden Court Nursing home in Fairhaven. Dolores was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts on January 31, 1936, to Charles Faria of Portugal and Antoinnette Faria (Paquin) of Massachusetts. She married Donald Howard Driskell on June […]
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Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau named ‘Best Convention and Visitors Bureau in the Northeast’
The Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau (PWCVB) announced today that it has been named “Best Convention and Visitors Bureau in the Northeast” as part of the 2023 Stella Awards. The award comes after a vote and review by customers and peers. “We are incredibly grateful to have been chosen,” said Kristen Adamo, PWCVB president […]
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Governor McKee directs flags lowered to honor lives lost in Israel
Governor Dan McKee today directed United States and Rhode Island State flags lowered to half-staff in recognition of the lives lost to the Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel which have tragically killed innocent civilians. Flags should be lowered effective immediately through sunset on Saturday, October 14, 2023. “Rhode Island stands with the people of Israel […]
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Innovate Newport announces winners of Startup Pitch Competition
On Friday, October 6, Innovate Newport hosted its third annual Startup Pitch Competition, a collaboration with The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce and Social Enterprise Greenhouse. The Pitch Competition allowed 9 startup businesses (in any industry) the opportunity to make a 3-minute presentation to the audience, to compete for a comprehensive prize package that included […]
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R.I. Public Expenditure Council to honor Dorothy Pascale and Joe Nicholson at its annual meeting
The Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council (RIPEC) will honor two public employees for their outstanding service at their annual meeting on Thursday, November 2nd at 5:30 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza. The recipients of RIPEC’s 47th Annual Public Service Awards are Dorothy Pascale, State Controller at the R.I. Department of Administration, and Joseph Nicholson, the recently retired […]
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Obituary: Mary Louise Begg
MARY LOUISE BEGG, 85, of Newport, RI, passed away on September 25, 2023, unexpectedly in Newport. Mary Louise was born in Elizabeth, N.J. on May 21, 1938. She graduated from Benedictine Academy in Elizabeth NJ and from Georgian Court College in Lakewood, NJ. She worked as an assistant evening clothing buyer for Lord & Taylor […]
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Obituary: Elaine (Medeiros) Tierney
Elaine (Medeiros) Tierney, 76, of Warren, Rhode Island, died on October 7, 2023. She was born in Fall River, MA on September 6, 1947, the daughter of the late Manuel and M. Louise Medeiros. Elaine was born in St. Anne’s hospital in Fall River, and grew up in Portsmouth, RI. She graduated from Middletown High […]
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Obituary: Edward A. Skahill
Edward A. Skahill, 77, of South Kingstown, RI passed away at RI Hospital on October 7, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Janet (Norbury) Skahill for 46 years. Born in Quincy, MA, he was the son of the late Cmd. John J. Skahill and Marjorie (Wright) Skahill. Besides his wife, Edward leaves behind brothers […]
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Obituary: Jennifer M. Tobin
Beloved wife, stepmother, and Nana, Jennifer (Wignall) Tobin, of Bristol, RI died peacefully on October 7, 2023 following a lengthy illness. A Master Gardener, and lifelong nature enthusiast, Jennifer was aptly born in the throes of springtime, on May 5th, 1946, in Kent, “the Garden of England.” Her childhood held many happy memories of her […]
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What Sold: 25 recent real estate transactions in Newport County
The Newport County real estate market had 25 property sales published in the statewide MLS across various communities. Here’s a snapshot of the recent transactions and a link to the properties that sold last week: What Sold in Newport County 1. Little Compton – 69 Old Harbor Road Type: Colonial Price: $1,150,000.00 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: […]
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Obituary: Elvira Galli
Elvira Galli, 95, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away peacefully during the early morning hour on October 6, 2023, at the Grand Islander Nursing Home. Born in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of the late Alberto and Filomena (Castellucci) Galli. Elvira was an assistant manager at Anderson-Little Co., where she was always a friendly face […]
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Liebel & New Wave Team claim North American and Summer 2023 IC37 Season Championship
By New York Yacht Club. Photos: Stuart Streuli & Julia Boron / NYYC Successfully managing the extraordinarily shifty and variable winds that dominated the IC37 North American Championship required a crew that was both mentally and physically agile. This was particularly true for the final two races of the regatta, sailed today inside Narragansett Bay in […]
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Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra to host season opener concert on Oct. 28
The Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra, Rhode Island’s premier community orchestra, presents its Season Opener Concert, ’Resonance & Revolution’, on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at 7:30 pm in the auditorium of East Providence High School, 2000 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence, RI. The Season Opener Concert is being sponsored in honor of October being ‘Breast Cancer Awareness Month’. […]
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Obituary: Sheila Bowman Graff
Sheila Bowman Graff, of Newport, RI passed away peacefully at St. Clare – Newport on Tuesday October 3, 2023. In her final days she enjoyed the caring comfort of the staff at St. Clare and Hope Hospice and the company of friends and family, especially her sister, Nancy Bowman of Williston, VT. Sheila Bowman Graff […]
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Obituary: Richard Marvin McMahon
Richard Marvin “Dick” McMahon of NH, formerly of Portsmouth and Newport RI, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2023, at 87 years of age. Born in Newport, RI on March 11, 1936, he was the son of the late James Edward and Gertrude Edith (Francis) McMahon. Richard proudly served our country in the United States […]
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Haunted Hull-O-Ween Scavenger Hunt coming to The Sailing Museum
Get ready to shiver yer timbers at the Haunted Hull-O-Ween Scavenger Hunt hosted at The Sailing Museum in Newport. From 11 am-4 pm on October 21st and 28th, Schoonmaker Hall will be transformed into a Davy Jones’ Locker! Kids can enjoy a scavenger hunt, sweet treats, and storytelling. Costumes are encouraged. Visitors can also explore the […]
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Newport Restoration Foundation announces new session of its Preservation Trades Specialist Training Pilot Program
The Newport Restoration Foundation (NRF) is announcing a new session of its pilot Preservation Trades Specialist Training Program, a hands-on training and experience-building course designed to expand the skillsets of experienced tradespeople and increase knowledge of preservation tradecraft in Newport. The course will be held from November 2023 to February 2024. Classes are on Tuesdays […]
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Explore Your Dream Home: Newport County Open Houses This Weekend
Are you in search of your dream home, a vacation getaway, or an investment property? This weekend, you have the perfect opportunity to explore a wide range of homes here in Newport County. Whether you’re looking for a cozy single-family home or a stylish condominium, this weekend’s open house roster offers a diverse selection of […]
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Rhode Island Road Report: Travel Advisories for Oct. 7 – 14
Here are the weekly road construction reports from the Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority (RITBA) and Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT). All schedules are weather-dependent. Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority October 8 – 14, 2023 Newport Claiborne Pell BridgeWestbound Right Lane Closure- 10/10 to 10/13- 7 am to 3 pmEastbound Right Lane Closure- […]
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Former Tropical Storm Philippe’s remnants headed to waterlogged New England and Atlantic Canada
The remnants of former Tropical Storm Philippe headed toward waterlogged New England with the promise of more precipitation, gusts and isolated power outages after lashing Bermuda with heavy rain and winds. The storm was expected to arrive late Saturday with gusts up to 50 mph (80 kph) in eastern and northern Maine, strong enough to cause power […]