The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) powered by Ticketmaster announced today that Gillette Stadium will host the league’s All-Star Game for the first time on July 16. The world’s best lacrosse players will come together at the home of the New England Patriots and Revolution to compete in the All-Star Game and showcase their skills in the […]
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Obituary: Linda Lake Soares
Linda Lake Soares, 72, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 2, 2022 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Linda was born in Fall River, MA to Neal and Priscilla (Lake) Anthony. She was the wife of Maurice K. Soares. Linda worked as an executive secretary at Baileys Beach Club for over […]
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Accolades: Seven from Newport County named to Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Fall 2021 Dean’s List
Seven students from Newport County have landed on WPI’s Fall 2021 Dean’s List. A total of 2,054 undergraduate students achieved the criteria required for WPI’s fall 2021 Dean’s List. The criteria for the WPI Dean’s List differs from that of most other universities as WPI does not compute a grade point average (GPA). Instead, WPI […]
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Rep. Ruggiero bill aims to expand broadband availability, affordability
Press release provided by the Legislative Press and Public Information Bureau With Rhode Island poised to receive over $200 million in federal funding for broadband expansion, House Innovation, Internet & Technology Committee Chairwoman Deborah Ruggiero is urging passage of her legislation to strategically cultivate expanded broadband service statewide. The legislation (2022-H 7083) would create a […]
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Newport Vineyards to host 26th Annual WINEterfest February 19 – 20
Newport Vineyards will host their 26th Annual WINEterfest on February 19th & 20th! The festival will include tasting bars for Newport Vineyards wine and Taproot Beer plus fun bites by their culinary team, live music & the ice bar! They have two session times each day to choose from (and limited capacity so grab your […]
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CCRI’s Ted Clement receives prestigious theater leadership Medallion Award
Community College of Rhode Island Performing Arts Professor and Theatre Program Coordinator Ted Clement of Cranston, RI, received this year’s prestigious Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) Region 1 Medallion for his decade-long service to the KCACTF and his more than 25 years’ worth of experience as a theater student, artist, mentor, and educator. […]
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Accolades: Victoria Wolfe, of Portsmouth, named to University of Utah’s Fall 2021 Dean’s List
Victoria Wolfe, of Portsmouth, RI, was named to the University of Utah’s Fall 2021 Dean’s List. Wolfe’s major is listed as Theatre BFA. Wolfe is majoring in Theatre BFA, Minoring in Minor Leadership Studies. Wolfe was among more than 9,600 students named to the Fall 2021 Dean’s List at the U. To qualify, students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or […]
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Secret Garden Tour returning to Newport June 24 – 26
Take a self-guided walking tour through Newport’s Historic Point Neighborhood June 24-26 during the June 2022 Secret Garden Tour. The tours run daily from 10 am until 5 pm and tickets are limited with only 300 to be sold for each day. Photos provided by Secret Garden Tour In Spring 2014, Conde Nast Traveler Magazine […]
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Opinion: Rhode Island Department of Education must stop diminishing arts education in our schools
The Rhode Island Music Education Association (RIMEA) calls on the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) and the Council of Elementary and Secondary Education (The Council) to prioritize arts education in its revision to new state graduation requirements. The Council is scheduled to discuss the secondary school regulations at their meeting on Tuesday, February 8th. “The research is clear. […]
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What’s Up this week in Newport County: Feb. 7 – 13
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this week and 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 […]
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Obituary: Joseph P. Vivieros
Joseph P. “Papa Bear” Viveiros, 84, of Newport, RI, passed away on February 2, 2022, at his home in Newport, RI. Joe was born in Newport, RI to John and Francisca (Perry) Viveiros on July 30, 1937. He went to Rogers High School and graduated in 1955. Though he worked as a carpenterfor most of his life, Joe earned a degree in nursing from CCRI. He enjoyed playing the guitar, photography, scenic drives, […]
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Chris Young bringing ‘Famous Friends Tour’ to Bold Point Park on May 27
Waterfront Concerts and 98.1 Cat Country today announced that country music artist Chris Young will bring his Famous Friends Tour with special guests Mitchell Tenpenny and Ernest to Bold Point Park in East Providence on Friday, May 27, 2022. General admission tickets for this show start at $59.50 and go on sale to the general public […]
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Just my Opinion: Remembering the Blizzard of ‘78
This story was originally published on February 5, 2018, it has been republished because of its historical significance. The predictions were far less than the outcome. As the storm was forming 44 years ago on February 5, 1978, it was supposed to be heavy, ending on the evening of Feb. 6. It didn’t. It went […]
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Obituary: Sr. Anne Marie of the Cross Liston
Sister Anne Marie of the Cross Liston (Ellen Marie Liston), 84, went home to God on Friday, February 4, 2022, at Newport Hospital. Ellen Liston was born to Richard I. Liston and Ida E. Morrison on August 15, 1937 in Brooklyn, NY. Perhaps because she was an only child, she became a lifelong avid reader […]
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Obituary: Robert Deacon Jr.
Robert A. Deacon, 77, formerly of Portsmouth and Middletown, passed away at Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket, January 9th, 2022 of COVID complications after a fall. Born in Chicago, IL on March 18, 1944, he was the son of the late Robert A. Deacon and Laura C. (Stoneberg) Deacon in Lake Blugg, IL. He was […]
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Congregation Shearith Israel files legal proceedings to evict Congregation Jeshuat Israel from Touro Synagogue
Following reports that New York Congregation Shearith Israel has filed legal proceedings to evict Congregation Jeshuat Israel from Touro Synagogue in Newport, Congregation Jeshuat Israel and Congressman David Cicilline released the following statements; Congregation Jeshuat Israel last week announced in a press release that it was shocked to learn that Shearith Israel – which has […]
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Obituary: Herbert F Sears
Herbert F. Sears, 90, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on February 3, 2022, in the Summit Commons Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. He was the husband of the late Mary M. (Russo) Sears. Herbert was born in Newport, to the late John and Mary (Moura) Sears. He resided in Newport for all but the […]
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‘Friends! The Musical Parody’ coming to Foxwoods in April
It’s time to TAKE A BREAK and PIVOT your schedule because Foxwoods Resort Casino has just announced that tickets are now on sale for Friends! The Musical Parody. https://videopress.com/v/ZdTuH40B?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata Taking place on April 8th and 9th at 8 pm, performances of Friends! The Musical Parody will be shown, kicking off the resort’s Broadway Series this year. An unauthorized comedic musical that lovingly pokes fun at […]
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Neary becomes fifth Democrat to enter race for Rhode Island 2nd District House Seat
Michael Neary, who describes himself as a former national political strategist, is the fifth candidate to enter the race for the second district House of Representatives seat in Rhode Island, a position being vacated at the end of this term by Rep. James Langevin, who recently announced his retirement. Neary worked for Republican John Kasich, […]
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La Vecina ghost kitchen returns February 7th; in-person dining planned for spring
Newport Restaurant Group’s La Vecina, which began as an authentic Mexican pop-up restaurant from Bar ‘Cino’s Executive Chef Mariana Gonzalez-Trasvina, will return as a ‘ghost kitchen’ at Bar ‘Cino on Monday, February 7th, in advance of its brick-and-mortar opening this spring. Starting Monday, takeout and delivery will be available daily from 4 pm to 9 […]
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Now Hiring: 101 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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Potter League for Animals launches their annual ‘P.S. I Love You Pet Photo Contest’ fundraiser
Back for its 6th year, the Potter League for Animals’ P.S. I Love You Pet Photo Contest, raises vital funds that allow us to provide animals in our community with safe shelter, life-saving veterinary care, education programs for youth and adults, community outreach programs, spay/neuter services and so much more. It’s easy to participate! Submit your favorite photo of […]
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Adoptable Pet Of The Week: Kuka
Meet your new best friend, Kuka – this week’s Adoptable Pet of the Week! The Potter League for Animals shares on their website that Kuka is a six-year-old female English Bulldog. Here’s what else Potter League for Animals has to say about Kuka; Hello, Bulldog fans. We have the new love of your life waiting […]
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Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County accepting applications for 2022 Artist Award
Submissions for the next round of the Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County’s (ACA) Artist Awards, in support of Newport County artists and art projects to benefit the community, are due on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. Awardees’ notifications will be made on March 31, 2022. Now in its fifth year, ACA’s Artist Awards provide […]