The Guest List: The Station Nightclub Fire, America’s Deadliest Rock Concert will premiere on Sunday, February 20, 2022. February 20 is the 19th anniversary of the tragic fire that killed 100 and injured another 230 people at The Station nightclub in West Warwick, Rhode Island. The film was directed and produced by David Bellino and […]
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Newport Restaurant Week returns April 1 – 10
Save The Date: The Spring edition of Newport Restaurant Week will return April 1-10, 2022. This ten-day culinary experience, which is organized by Discover Newport, will once again offer a variety of deals and discounts including tastefully crafted prix-fixe menus, gift card promotions, BOGO deals, complimentary add-ons, and more from 55+ participating restaurants in Newport […]
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14 Open Houses to check out in Newport County this weekend (Feb. 19 – 20)
It’s a tough market for homebuyers right now and it helps to have a local professional guiding you through this process. If you have any real estate questions or want more details on any of the properties below, please give me a call directly at 401-241-1851 or email me at TylerB@remaxnewportri.com. Here are the open houses happening […]
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What’sUpNewp and The JPT will present ‘Goodfellas’ on Feb. 23
What’s Up Newp and JPT Film and Event Center are teaming up once again this year to bring some of the most iconic and definitive classic films to the big screen. On Wednesday, February 23 at 7:30 pm, we’ll present a special screening of the 1990 classic Goodfellas. Starring Ray Liotta, Robert DeNiro, Joe Pesci, […]
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Obituary: Ronald John Rakowski
Ronald John Rakowski, 81, of Portsmouth, RI, formerly of Bethel, CT and Norfolk, NE, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2022. Born in Norfolk, NE, on October 4, 1940, Ron lived most of his early years in Norfolk where he attended Christ Lutheran Elementary School and Norfolk H.S. Ron was the son of Richard & […]
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Obituary: Yordi Arevalo
Newport RI resident Yordi Ronaldo Arevalo Yocute passed away early Monday morning, February 14, 2022. Originally from San Guayaba, Palencia, Guatemala, he was born on December 2, 1996. His parents are Germán Arevalo Samayoa and María Consuelo Yocute de Arévalo. his brothers; Maritza Arevalo, Yoel Arevalo, Nora Arevalo, Dani Arevalo, and Melvin Arevalo. At the age of […]
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‘Rosevale’ estate, abutting property sell for $6.5 million
Gustave White Sotheby’s International Realty today announced the sale of ‘Rosevale’ at 30 Red Cross Avenue in Newport, Rhode Island. Sited on over 2 acres in the Kay/Catherine “summer home” area, the property sold for $6,500,000, which included the residence at 187 Rhode Island Avenue, sited on ½ acre abutting ‘Rosevale.’ The seller and buyer […]
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Now Hiring: 81 job opportunities available right now in the Newport area
Looking for a new gig, job, or career in or around Newport? 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 […]
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Newport Festivals Foundation offering free afterschool music program to Aquidneck Island high school students
Registration is now open for the Newport Festivals Workshops Program, a free, virtual afterschool music program created by Newport Festivals Foundation, which produces the Newport Folk and Newport Jazz Festivals. According to a press release from Newport Festivals Foundation, the workshops will be taught by professional musicians and music industry professionals about Songwriting, Audio Engineering, Music Industry […]
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Adoptable Pet of the Week: Dunkin
Meet your new best friend, Dunkin – this week’s Adoptable Pet of the Week! The Potter League for Animals shares on their website that Dunkin is a 1-year-old male Mixed Breed. Here’s what else Potter League for Animals has to say about Dunkin; Introducing Dunkin! This sweet boy is looking for his dream home and […]
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Just My Opinion: What’s next for Lifespan and CNE, now that merger is presumably ‘dead’
Brilliant business strategy, bad healthcare solution? That’s the headline in an analysis of hospital mergers by the national group, Drugwatcher. And it’s certainly the question of the day after the announcement by Attorney General Peter Nerohna that he has denied the application to merge the state’s largest healthcare network, Lifespan, with its second largest, Care […]
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Obituary: Robert E. Emerson
Robert “Bob” E. Emerson of Newport, and husband to Roberta (Shelman) Emerson, died unexpectedly on February 15, 2022 at the great age of 88. Born January 31, 1934 in Fall River Massachusetts to Ellis and Marion Emerson, Bob as a boy moved with his family to Arizona and then California during the 1940’s and 1950’s. […]
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Museum of Newport Irish History lecture spotlights Irish women in the American Labor Movement
Mother Jones in 1902 (source: Library of Congress) The Museum of Newport Irish History today announced the fourth talk in its 20th Annual Michael F. Crowley Lecture Series, to be presented “virtually” on Tuesday, February 22 at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom. Dr. Elizabeth Stack, executive director of the Irish American Heritage Museum, located in Albany, New York, will present […]
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Obituary: Norman E. Siebens
Norman E. Siebens, age 85, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on February 15, 2022, peacefully at his home that he built and lived in for over 60 years. Norman was born in Genoa, Illinois to Elmer and Marie Siebens on March 8, 1936. He graduated from Rogers High School in 1954. He joined the Army and served in Germany for 3 years. He worked […]
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Obituary: Brielle M. Sheekey
Source: O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home Brielle Megan Sheekey, 32, Newport, RI, passed away on Monday February 14th, 2022. Brielle was born in Long Beach, California to Patrick and Christina Sheekey on April 3rd, 1989. Besides her parents she is survived by her son Tristan Christopher, daughter Nora Grace, brother Christopher Sheekey, and her grandmothers Mary […]
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Agenda: Newport City Council meeting on February 23
Newport City Council will host their next Regular Council Meeting on Wednesday, February 23 at 6:30 pm. The meeting will be held virtually. Here’s a look at the docket. CITY OF NEWPORT DOCKET FOR A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 23, 2022 THE MEETING WILL BE HELD REMOTELY IN COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNOR MCKEE’S EXECUTIVE ORDER 22-01 […]
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What’s Up this weekend in Newport County: Feb. 18 – 20
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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11th Hour Racing: Lifting the lid on boat build impacts for a more sustainable industry
Written by 11th Hour Racing Sailing Team A dramatic rise in the carbon footprint of the build of a performance race boat has been unveiled in the Sustainable Design & Build Report from US-based offshore sailing outfit 11th Hour Racing Team, leading to a call to action for the marine industry to align with the […]
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DEM: $375,000 in grants available to local farms, food organizations
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) today announced a competitive solicitation process to award around $375,000 in Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) funds for projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops. DEM says in a press release that specialty crops are defined as fruits and vegetables, dried fruit, tree nuts, horticulture, […]
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Comic- Claytoonz: Schmuck Amuck
It’s weird how Republicans claim they love the United States Constitution, refer to themselves as “constitutionalists,” yet hate press freedom and do everything in their power to destroy it. The Supreme Court has affirmed the right to a free press time and time again, yet Republicans like Donald Trump have argued to limit press freedom, […]
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Portsmouth’s Michael Sheehan stars in “She Loves Me” musical at College of the Holy Cross
Michael Sheehan of Portsmouth, a Class of 2025 student at College of the Holy Cross, is performing in “She Loves Me,” a musical presented by the College’s Department of Theatre and Dance. Sheehan’s major is Undeclared. The in-person production, directed by Meaghan Deiter, professor of practice in music theatre, is set for Thursday, Friday and Saturday, February 17-19 at 7:30 PM […]
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New York Yacht Club American Magic announces leadership team
New York Yacht Club American Magic today announced its leadership team as the program continues its investment in top talent and preparation for the 37th America’s Cup. The leadership appointments reflect a commitment to people who bring deep experience and diverse backgrounds and capabilities developed with lessons learned from the AC36 campaign, according to New […]
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Opinion: Higher education is possible for all, but different approaches may be needed
For Rhode Islanders in Blackstone Valley communities, a college education can be difficult to access. To make matters worse and due to the pandemic, Rhode Island saw a decline in undergraduate college enrollment by 8.1 percent in 2020, which is double the national average. This deepens to an alarming 14.2 percent decline when segmented for […]
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Obituary: Michael T. Finn
Michael T. Finn, a native Newporter who was happiest at home, aboard his boat or on the golf course, died peacefully at his home on Friday, February 11, 2022, with his family at his side. He was 63 years old. Michael grew up in the old Fifth Ward, the fifth of eight children born to […]
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Analysis: How Rhode Island Compares to the U.S. and New England on state and local revenues and expenditures
The Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council (RIPEC) released today an analysis of “How Rhode Island Compares” to the U.S. and New England on state and local revenues and expenditures, using the most recent data available from the U.S. Census Bureau (from fiscal year 2019). RIPEC sasys that the report provides valuable insights for policymakers, given […]