Robert Floyd Fye of Middletown, Rhode Island, died peacefully on February 25, 2026. He was a devoted husband, father, officer, and gentleman whose life was defined by his love of the sea and a strong commitment to service. Born in Washington, DC on December 27, 1948, to David L. Fye, a WWII naval veteran, and Beatrice […]
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Letter to the Editor: Retreat can be resiliency, opportunity
In 2023, our state took a big step to enshrine Rhode Islanders’ right to the shoreline: up to 10 feet above the last high tide line. But what happens as the sea level rise pushes the high tide line up to homeowners and businesses’ sea walls? Our beaches and shoreline are fragile ecosystems that naturally […]
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A conversation with Robert Andreozzi: Littleneck Hospitality Group arrives at Hotel Viking
Newport’s dining scene is getting a major addition this spring. Last month, Hotel Viking announced that it had officially partnered with Providence-based Littleneck Hospitality Group to launch four new food and beverage concepts inside the historic property, setting the stage for one of the most exciting openings of the season. Behind the group are Robert […]
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Rogers edges Portsmouth in thrilling unified basketball showdown, 38-36
It came down to the final buzzer. Rogers High School’s unified basketball team held off visiting Portsmouth High School 38-36 on Monday evening at Rogers High School in a back-and-forth contest that had fans on their feet throughout. The Vikings, coached by Kristin B., never let the Patriots get comfortable, but Portsmouth made them earn […]
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Aquidneck Island Earth Week returns April 18–26 with cleanups, hikes, film screenings and more
From shoreline cleanups to geology hikes to a climate film festival, the 7th Annual Aquidneck Island Earth Week kicks off Saturday, April 18, with more than two weeks of events spread across Newport, Middletown and Portsmouth. Organized by Sara Poirier of Spark Strategic Science Communication, the nine-day celebration runs through April 26 and draws together […]
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Governor McKee pushes to make Rhode Island’s Hope Scholarship permanent in state budget
Governor Dan McKee rallied students, staff and alumni at Rhode Island College on Tuesday to call for making the Hope Scholarship a permanent fixture in the state’s fiscal year 2027 budget. The Hope Scholarship is a last-dollar scholarship that covers free tuition for full-time juniors and seniors who are Rhode Island residents and have earned […]
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Obituary: Timothy Rogers
Timothy Rogers died peacefully at home in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, on April 13, 2026. He rejoins in God’s hands his beloved wife of sixty-five years, Martha Burke Buchanan, who passed in December. There are many ways to take stock of a life, but for Tim and Martha, there is no better way than to celebrate […]
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Island Rhodes Music Festival to debut at Centreville Bank Stadium in August
A new music festival is coming to Rhode Island this summer, with Centreville Bank Stadium set to host the inaugural Island Rhodes Music Festival on Aug. 15-16. The two-day event will be the first-ever concert festival at the Pawtucket waterfront venue, which sits on the banks of the Seekonk River. Headliners include Sublime, Slightly Stoopid, […]
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Greater Newport Chamber announces winners of 20th annual Excellence in Business Awards
The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 20th annual Excellence in Business Awards on April 8 at the Wyndham Newport Atlantic Resort, honoring six local businesses across as many categories before a crowd of more than 120 guests. Lee Merrill of Centreville Bank and Dr. Missy Varao of Salve Regina University co-emceed the event, […]
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Obituary: Raymond George Simon
Raymond G. Simon, Sr., 88, of Yarmouth Port, MA, passed away peacefully at home in his sleep on April 9th 2026. Ray, known fondly as Jid by his grandchildren, is survived by his wife Irene, and their three children, Suzette (Shawn) Bennett of Middletown, RI, Raymond Simon II of South Hadley, MA, and Cynthia Simon (Dr. Joseph Staples) of […]
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Newport Little League to host annual fundraiser at O’Brien’s Pub on May 14
Newport Little League will hold its 2026 annual fundraiser from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 14 at O’Brien’s Pub, 501 Thames St., with tickets priced at $20 and including a drink and light appetizers. The event, which is open to all guests 21 and older, will also feature a raffle and silent auction. O’Brien’s […]
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Letter to the Editor: Our island home
On April 8, Newporters had a chance to hear how one visionary can make a hugedifference in the wellbeing of an island community. In an event co-hosted byRENEWport and Salve Regina University, Newfoundlander Zita Cobb, entrepreneurand CEO of the Shorefast Foundation, told her inspiring story, “A Framework forCommunity Economic Stewardship: Learnings from Fogo Island.” Cobb’s […]
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Newport Restoration Foundation calls for nominations for 20th annual Doris Duke Historic Preservation Awards
The Newport Restoration Foundation is seeking nominations for the 2026 Doris Duke Historic Preservation Awards, marking the 20th anniversary of the joint program between the NRF and the City of Newport. The annual awards recognize exemplary historic preservation projects that carry forward the legacy of Doris Duke and have had a significant impact on the […]
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Beyond the Labels: How the Rhode Island state Ombudsman helps keep the person at the center of care
Person-centered care is in the headlines a lot. But before we had that language, care was often designed around tasks and diagnosis. Necessary, but incomplete. Over time, something important can get lost and a person’s identity can quietly be replaced by a label, shrinking the value of the individual and what matters to the person. […]
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Gerry Goldstein: In Trump’s era, who’s the real crackpot?
Psychologically speaking, I am off-kilter. I suffer from a variety of maladies, including tyrannophobia, authoritophobia, politicophobia, and TAD. Coincidentally (or not), these conditions arose concurrently with the ascendance of His Royal Vileness, Donald J. Trump, to the highest office in our land. That’s where TAD –Trump Anxiety Disorder – comes in. Never before have I […]
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What Sold: A look at 9 recent sales across Newport County (April 6-10)
Last week, we only saw 9 recent residential sales across Little Compton, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, and Tiverton, reflecting a market that is very much in the vices of limited availability. From entry-level condominiums to properties approaching the $2 million mark, buyers and sellers continue to find alignment with active listings as we move deeper into […]
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Obituary: Russell Brian Straka
Russell B. Straka, a cherished husband, father, son, brother, and friend to many, passed away unexpectedly, on the morning of Thursday, April 9, 2026, at the age of 63, leaving behind a legacy that cannot be found in accolades, but can be felt when fishing on calm waters. Russell was born on February 15, 1963, […]
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Letter to the Editor: Our fifth graders deserve better. The time to act Is now
Why aren’t we facing the reality that elementary students belong in elementary school? Research shows the transition to middle school is a high-stakes turning point where academic performance often declines. Uprooting 10-year-olds from a familiar environment exposes them to social pressures they are not developmentally ready to navigate – cliques, heightened self-consciousness, and expectations designed […]
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More than a building: Inside the next chapter of Newport’s Boys & Girls Clubs
“It’s not about a big building. It’s about what happens inside the building,” said Kelley Coen, newly appointed CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Newport County. She shared the remark at a recent Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce Women of Distinction event, where Coen was interviewed by Newport Chamber CEO Erin Donovan-Boyle. A […]
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Rhode Island’s indie bookstore passport program returns, sending readers on a statewide literary road trip
Three Rhode Island independent bookstores are relaunching a statewide program that challenges readers to visit every indie bookshop in the state — and rewards those who pull it off. The Rhode Island Independent Bookstore Passport Adventure, first launched in 2019, returns April 18 and runs through April 26. Passports are free and will be distributed […]
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Newport Prevention Coalition and police to host DEA Drug Take Back Day on April 25 at the Salvation Army
The Newport Prevention Coalition and the Newport Police Department will host the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Salvation Army, 51 Memorial Blvd. A Newport police officer will be on hand to collect tablets, capsules, patches and other solid forms of prescription […]
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Rhode Island Spirits and Save The Bay launch new gin made with botanicals foraged from Narragansett Bay’s shoreline
Rhode Island Spirits has partnered with Save The Bay to release a new gin made with botanicals foraged directly from the shoreline of Save The Bay’s Providence Bay Center, with a portion of every bottle sold going back to bay conservation. Rhodium Save The Bay Gin is the latest release from Rhode Island Spirits, New […]
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On the Market: A busy weekend of Open Houses ahead in Newport County (April 11-12)
If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to get a feel for the market, this weekend is it. We’re heading into one of the most active open house weekends we’ve seen all year across Newport County. The calendar is full, the weather is cooperating, and there’s a noticeable sense that the spring market is […]
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On This Day In History – April 10, 1987: Rose Island Lighthouse added to National Register of Historic Places
On this day in history in 1987, Rose Island Lighthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). Constructed in 1870, Narragansett Bay’s iconic Rose Island Lighthouse was built on top of a bastion of Fort Hamilton. The fort, including the lighthouse, is preserved, maintained and operated by The Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation. […]