Going Out of Business sales have commenced across all remaining Christmas Tree Shops store locations nationwide, including their two locations in Rhode Island – Middletown and Warwick. The liquidation event is being managed by Hilco Merchant Resources. At the Going Out of Business sales, shoppers can take advantage of discounts up to 50 percent off […]
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Hottest months in Newport County since 1895
In 2022, the continental United States experienced its third hottest July since 1895, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, while 20 states saw one of their 10 hottest days in the same month. The year prior, July marked the hottest month on record worldwide. Climate change is driving rising temperatures and […]
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House Hunting? There are 37 open houses taking place across Newport County this weekend
Here is a list of open houses taking place in Newport County this weekend. Newport Date: 07/08/23 Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Type: Single Family MLS#: 1338284 Address: 10 Cross Street, Newport Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 full, 1 half Price: $1,375,000 Date: 07/08/23 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Type: Single Family MLS#: 1338833 […]
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Places with the fastest-growing home prices in Newport County
Stacker compiled a list of places with the fastest growing home prices in Newport County, RI using data from Zillow. Places are ranked by the dollar change Zillow Home Values Index for all homes from May 2022 to May 2023. The ZVHI represents a seasonally adjusted price for the middle market for all homes. All […]
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New ‘Private Adirondack Experience’ launches on The Lawn at Castle Hill Inn
Update: On July 10, a spokesperson provided the following update regarding their reservation policy; “The team made some slight adjustments to the offering over the weekend. Effective immediately the cover charge is now $25 per person, 7 days a week, plus sales tax and 20% gratuity. There is also a minimum booking requirement of 6 guests. […]
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What’s Up Today: Friday, July 7
7.7.2023 | By Ryan Belmore | Words: 1,462 | Reading Time: About 7-minutes 🐎 The Irish Polo Team, who will take on Team USA during the Newport International Polo Series on Saturday, will be welcomed to Aquidneck Island via a Pony Parade on America’s Cup Boulevard this evening. 👏 The Rhody Regatta, an 18-mile race around Conanicut […]
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Obituary: Catherine Eileen Johnson
Catherine Eileen (Jackson) Johnson, 100, died peacefully on June 27, 2023 at The Grand Islander, Middletown, RI. She was a lifelong resident of Newport, born on July 14, 1922 to the late John Joseph and Catherine Cecilia (Moran) Jackson and graduated from Rogers High School in 1939. Eileen was the beloved wife for over 50 […]
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R.I. GOP endorses Jamestown Marine Corps veteran in CD1 race
This story originally appeared on Rhode Island Current. It has been republished under Creative Commons license CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. A Jamestown resident and former U.S. Marine Corps officer has secured the backing of the Rhode Island GOP in the 1st Congressional District special election. The Rhode Island Republican Party endorsed Gerry W. Leonard Jr. in […]
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Irish Polo Team to participate in ‘Pony Parade’ in downtown Newport on July 7
Newport Polo today announced that the Irish Polo Team, who will take on Team USA during the Newport International Polo Series on Saturday, will be welcomed to Aquidneck Island via a Pony Parade on America’s Cup Boulevard from 6-6:30 pm on Friday, July 7. According to Newport Polo, the group of eight polo ponies will […]
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Newport in Bloom’s Annual Garden and Container Competition returns for its 41st year
Newport in Bloom today announced the highly anticipated 41st Annual Garden and Container Competition, celebrating the passion and dedication of individuals who cultivate stunning flower gardens and containers throughout our beloved city. This prestigious competition invites participation from all individuals, embracing the spirit of community engagement. Divided into three residential zones, Newport in Bloom offers […]
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Gallery Night at Jamestown Arts Center to celebrate ‘Book as Muse’ with musician Fausto Palma
Celebrating the opening of the Book as Muse: Language & Image exhibit, musician Fausto Palma returns to the Jamestown Arts Center galleries for a free live musical performance during Gallery Night, Thursday, July 13 from 6–8pm. At the event, Fausto Palma will play the ud, an 11-string Turkish guitar, and Indian raga on the acoustic guitar, including new material written after the birth of his daughter. […]
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Letter – Barbara A. VonVillas: Ask the teachers
To the Editor: Ask the Teachers For the past 25 years as a public school administrator and, currently, as a university professor, I have been saying, “Ask the teachers” while those in authority at the national and state levels have imposed educational decisions about academics that have brought us to where we are today in […]
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Obituary: Zachary Ray Jones
Zachary Ray Jones, age 25, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 7:44pm. He succumbed to AML surrounded by his loved ones. Jeffrey Grant, Autumn Shanks, Jose, and Juliana all held his hand and told him we loved him until he passed. He passed surrounded by true love. Our angel returned to his pillared […]
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What’s Up Today: Thursday, July 6
Sign up for our free What’sUpNewp newsletter and we’ll deliver this story straight to your inbox every morning! 7.6.2023 | By Ryan Belmore | Words: 1,462 | Reading Time: About 7-minutes 🗳️ The nearly three dozen declared candidates for the now vacant first U.S. House of Representative seat in Rhode Island face a series of deadlines that […]
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Gulls sweep doubleheader against Schooners, win 20th game of season
Game 1 Newport, R.I. – The Newport Gulls cruised to a 10-2 victory against the Mystic Schooners in Game 1 of a doubleheader on Wednesday July 5th at Cardines Field. The game was continued from June 12th when it was suspended due to inclement weather. Box Score Before the game was suspended, the Schooners jumped on the board […]
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Legislation to spur housing development across Rhode Island signed into law
Five bills from Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi’s housing package were ceremonially signed into law today at the site of a former public school in Warwick that is being converted into housing. The bills – coupled with the historic investments made r in the FY23 and FY24 budgets – will help address the long-lagging housing production rates in Rhode Island, […]
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On The Market: A Middletown retreat with plenty of space and distant water views
For this week’s edition of ‘On The Market’, we explore an oversized custom-built cape, that was constructed in 2016 on Julia Court, a younger neighborhood located off of Green End Avenue. The house offers an impressive 3,400 square feet of living space and is situated at the top of a quiet cul-de-sac, surrounded by other […]
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Obituary: Robert E. Sullivan
Robert E. Sullivan, 81, of Middletown, RI, passed away in Newport Hospital on July 2, 2023. He was the husband of the late Pamela (Beaulieu) Sullivan for 56 plus years. Born in Newport, RI, he was the son of the late George and Mildred (Spence) Sullivan. Robert was a proud veteran of the US Navy. […]
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Obituary: Edward E. Angel
Edward E. Angel, 81, of Portsmouth died on July 4, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Joan M. (Sullivan) Angel. Born on August 14, 1941 in Newport RI, he was the son of the late Elbert S. and Mary (Chilcott) Angel. Ed served in the United States National […]
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What’s On The Agenda: Newport City Council Meeting on July 12
Newport City Council will host their next Regular City Council Meeting on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. The meeting is open to the public; here’s a look at what’s on the agenda. This agenda was updated on July 7 with the removal of Docket Action Item #6183/23. CITY OF NEWPORT DOCKET FOR […]
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Adoptable Dog of the Week: Falcor
Meet this week’s adoptable dog of the week – Falcor! Available for adoption at the Potter League for Animals, Falcor is a 2-year-old male Husky. “Falcor is a handsome young Husky awaiting his forever home! He is a high-energy, playful dog, and would do well with an active family,” the Potter League for Animals shares […]
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International Tennis Hall of Fame and Infosys launch immersive Metaverse Museum Experience
Newport, R.I., USA – July 05, 2023: Infosys (NSE, BSE, NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, and the International Tennis Hall of Fame today announced the debut of a dynamic Metaverse museum, bringing the ITHF experience to tennis fans around the world. In a Hall of Fame first, this deeply interactive, immersive […]
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What’s Up Today: Wednesday, July 5
Receive this story in your inbox every morning by signing up for our free daily newsletter! 🎆 After being postponed a day due to rain, The City of Newport will host its annual fireworks display over Newport Harbor this evening at 9:15 pm. 🎇 Jamestown will now host their fireworks at 9:05 pm on Thursday […]
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Obituary: Donald Smith
Donald W. Smith, 73, of Newport, RI passed away on July 1, 2023 while in the care of the John Clarke Nursing Home and Visiting Nurse Home and Hospice. Born in Bethesda, MD, he was the first-born son of the late Paul F. and Laura (Gamala) Smith. He spent most of his years in Middletown […]
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What’s Up Today: Tuesday, July 4
This is a What’sUpNewp newsletter, sign up for it, and we’ll deliver it straight to your inbox every day! It’s free! Happy 4th of July/Independence Day! 🎆 With rain and thunderstorms possible, City of Newport officials postponed its fireworks display to its scheduled rain date of July 5th at 9:15 p.m. 🇺🇸 The Rhode Island Society […]