Becky’s BBQ, located at 82 East Main Road in Middletown, is set to close on Saturday, September 30 after more than 25 years of service. In a conversation with What’sUpNewp on Wednesday, owner Bob Bringhurst told us that he has been wanting to retire and the time has come. “There are things I want to […]
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Watch: A conversation with Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain
Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain sat down with What’sUpNewp today at 1:30 pm for a live virtual video conversation. During the conversation we discuss how the new school year is going, get an update on the Rogers High School construction project, and get answers to your questions.
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Obituary: Lisa Anne Wright
Lisa Anne Wright, 45, of Newport, RI, passed away on September 24, 2023. Born in Newport, RI on February 25, 1978, She was the daughter of Charles and Anne Wright. Lisa was an active woman, enjoyed camping and travelling, especially trips to North Conway, New Hampshire, or walks at the Sachuest Point Wildlife Preserve in […]
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What’s Up Newp: Wednesday, September 27
Good Morning, Today is Wednesday, September 27 – the 270th day of the year, 95 days remain in 2023. Today is also World Tourism Day and Ancestor Appreciation Day! 📺 Join the conversation: Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain sits down with What’sUpNewp today at 1:30 pm for a live virtual video conversation. We will discuss […]
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On The Market: 5 Wellington Avenue
This week, we take a look at 5 Wellington Avenue – a recently renovated Colonial located in at the corner of Thames Street and Wellington Avenue. The house was brought down to the studs in 2022 and completely reimagined in 2023 with the help of Cordsten Design Architecture (cordtsendesign.com). Every detail has been meticulously addressed […]
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Goba gives Salve Regina three late goals to secure 4-0 win over Mass. Maritime
Freshman striker Daniel Goba (North Kingstown, R.I.) scored three goals in a seven-minute span late in the second half as Salve Regina University men’s soccer defeated Massachusetts Maritime Academy, 4-0, in non-league action at Toppa Field on Tuesday night. The Seahawks improve to 5-4-0 overall and conclude a four-game home stand. INSIDE THE MATCHUPFinal: Salve Regina 4, Mass. Maritime 0Records: Salve Regina (5-4-0), […]
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Salve Athletics: Costello and Decker power 7-0 Bison defeat
In a triumphant 7-0 success Seahawk field hockey defeated the Nichols College Bison on the road Tuesday night. Salve Regina wasted no time scoring three goals in the first period against their former Commonwealth Coast Conference challenger, Nichols. The team posted a total of 17 shots on goal and had 14 penalty corner opportunities. The Seahawk offense was […]
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Broadway Street Fair returns on October 14
Submitted by Debbie Bailey, Fair Coordinator Get ready to welcome the sixth annual Broadway Street Fair in Newport, RI, Saturday, October 14, 2023, starting at noon. Over 200 merchants, artists and food vendors will line the main thoroughfare, accompanied by local bands and entertainers starting at noon. As with previous years, this event is free and […]
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VitaSea Sun Care sponsors Sail for Hope
California-based sun care company VitaSea has joined the sailing community in Newport for a fundraising event to benefit the Maui Food Bank. Sail For Hope is scheduled for Saturday, September 30, which starts outside Newport Harbor and races around Conanicut Island in Narragansett Bay. “It is wonderful Sail Newport is using its fundraising event to assist Maui families. From […]
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Newport Community Electricity winter rates announced
The Newport Community Electricity program is announcing new winter electricity supply prices to go into effect beginning with the November meter read. The new prices are fixed for six months and will be adjusted to summer rates in May 2024. Current participants do not need to take any action to remain in the program and […]
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Portsmouth Community Electricity announces electricity prices for Winter 2023-2024
The Portsmouth Community Electricity program is announcing new winter electricity supply prices to go into effect beginning with the November meter read. The new prices are fixed for six months and will be adjusted to summer rates in May 2024. Current participants do not need to take any action to remain in the program and receive […]
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Leander Paes is the first Asian man nominated as a player to the International Tennis Hall of Fame
NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — Leander Paes, the owner of 18 Grand Slam titles in men’s doubles or mixed doubles, is the first Asian man to be nominated for the International Tennis Hall of Fame in the player category. Paes, who is from India, was one of six player candidates announced Tuesday for the Class of 2024, along with returning […]
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Greater Newport Chamber to host Women in Business Dinner with Author, TV Contributor, Samantha Ettus
The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce will welcome best-selling Author, TV Contributor, and Women’s Advocate Samantha Ettus, as keynote speaker at their Women in Business Dinner taking place on Thursday, October 19th at Rosecliff. Guests will enjoy networking and dinner in the ballroom and hear Ms. Ettus speak on The New No Boundary Workplace: How to Thrive […]
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The Breakers: A Tribute to Tom Petty will perform at The JPT on Aug. 9, 2024
Spectacle Live will present The Breakers: A Tribute to Tom Petty, the country’s premier Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers tribute band, on Friday, August 9, 2024 at 8 pm at The JPT Film & Event Center. Established to let the fans of the late great Tom Petty continue to enjoy the live experience of Tom […]
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Obituary: Ralph “Ted” Goddard
Ralph E. Goddard, of Middletown, RI, known as Ted to his family and friends, died Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at the Grand Islander Center, where he had resided for about a year because of declining health. Born in Newport on Feb. 1, 1942, he was the son of Emily P. (Egan) Goddard and Ralph “Pete” […]
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Letter: Save the Transfer Station
For unknown reasons the Portsmouth Town Council is trying to close the Transfer Station. Thisclosure will deny residents the ability to remove trash from their homes in a cost effective manner. The Transfer Station is a self-sustaining operation funded completely by approximately 3,000 users. Why close an efficient and effective trash removal operation with one of the highest recycling rates in […]
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International Tennis Hall of Fame announces Class of 2024 Ballot
Indian tennis great Leander Paes is one of six nominees in the Player Category for the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s ballot for the Class of 2024. In addition to Paes, Cara Black, Ana Ivanović, Carlos Moyá, Daniel Nestor and Flavia Pennetta return to the ballot in the Player Category. The ballot will also include […]
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Obituary: Patricia Frizzell
Patricia M. (Albers) Frizzell 90, of Middletown, RI passed away on September 10, 2023. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, she was the loving wife to the late James Harland Frizzell, and devoted mother to John (Dee) Frizzell of Portsmouth, George Frizzell of Middletown, Jerome (Kristin) Frizzell of Prairie Village, KS, Jean (John) Violet of Tiverton, […]
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What’s Up in Newport: Tuesday, September 26
Good Morning, Today is Tuesday, September 26 – Better Breakfast Day, National Chimichanga Day, National Family Day, and National Pancake Day. ⛵ It was on this day 40 years ago (September 26, 1983) that Australia II defeated Liberty in Newport to win the America’s Cup trophy that had been in the hands of the New York Yacht Club since […]
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League of Women Voters Newport County seeks nominations for the Joan C. Arnold Award
This award honors the life of the late Joan C. Arnold, a member of the League of WomenVoters, who passed away in February 2011. Joan was a great admirer of Margaret Meadwho said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can changethe world.” Joan believed in her power to “change the world.” […]
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What Sold: Newport County Real Estate Market Update – Sept. 18 – 22
The real estate market in Newport County, Rhode Island, remains consistent even with a severe lack of inventory currently available to potential buyers. Here’s a summary of recent noteworthy sales, based on data provided by the MLS: Little Compton ● Address: 59 Oak Forest Drive, Little Compton ● Price: $1,325,000.00 ● Bedrooms: 3 ● Bathrooms: […]
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Alliance Française de Newport is offering two levels for learning French language and culture
The Alliance Française de Newport is offering two levels for learning French language and culture for the Fall 2023 semester: French 1-Beginning and French 4-Conversation Salon. There is still time to register to learn French and to savor the joys of French culture. The French 1-Beginning class will be held on the campus of Salve […]
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‘Wild Weather’ exhibit opens at Rhode Island’s State Archives
Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the Rhode Island State Archives today announced the opening of a new Archives exhibit titled Wild Weather. Wild Weather tells the story of how Rhode Island has prepared for, reacted to, and recovered from weather-related impacts dating as far back as colonial times up to and including recent years. The […]
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Obituary: Monty Burnham
Monty Burnham died peacefully on September 18, 2023 in Providence, Rhode Island, less than eighteen months after her beloved husband, Richard I. “Dick” Burnham. She was a leader and a loyal friend, whose greatest loves were her late husband of fifty years, and her children and grandchildren. Fanchon Metcalf Watkins was born in Providence on […]