Valerie H. (Penkethman) Barbato, of Newport, died peacefully at home with her family by her side on October 6, 2021. She was the wife of Frank “Rocky” Barbato. Born on October 24, 1935 in Waltham, MA, she was the daughter of the late Alphonsus and Cecilia (Bachmann) Penkethman. Valerie graduated from Rogers High School. She […]
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Obituary: Carson W. Awe
Carson Awe, age 71, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away unexpectedly on October 5, 2021. Carson was born in Queens, NY to Walter and Hattie Awe. Carson was married to Tina McGuinness. Carson has certainly led an interesting life. He joined the Army at 18, Airborne, DOD, Specialist, Honorably discharged. After his time in the […]
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Amica Newport Marathon & Half Marathon returns on Sunday
Runners from across the country and around the globe will be in town this weekend to compete in the annual Amica Insurance Newport Marathon and Half Marathon. The event is produced by Gray Matter Marketing. Photo credit Clancy Creative/Newport Marathon On Sunday, October 10th, both races will start at 7:30 AM. The course starts at Easton’s Beach, heading up Memorial […]
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CCRI partners with Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island and USMRC to offer free maritime career training
CCRI’s Division of Workforce Partnerships, in partnership with the Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island and the United States Maritime Resource Center (USMRC), is now accepting applications for its 20-day FREE training program that looks to provide basic marine manufacturing experience and help students find career opportunities in both afloat and ashore career tracks. Hands-on training will […]
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MVYRADIO awards first ‘Business Diversity Initiative’ grants
MVYRADIO announced this week that it has awarded the first round of quarterly ‘Business Diversity Initiative’ grants.This first round of grantees includes Tap Tastings, Al Fresco Tails Pet Sittings, and The Monarch Studio. Tap Tastings Craft Brew Excursions & More: A woman, veteran and LGBTQIA+ owned business, offering private excursions to local (Cape Cod area) […]
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Traffic pattern changes at Newport Rotary begin this week
Starting tonight, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will make a change to traffic patterns at the Newport Rotary (the intersection of JT Connell Highway and Admiral Kalbfus Road). Traffic will shift inward on the traffic circle, but all lanes will remain open. Work on the rotary is one of the initial tasks of […]
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East Bay Community Action receives $616,578 from the American Rescue Plan to make capital improvements
U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Jim Langevin and David Cicilline today announced that eight community health centers have received a total of more than $6.1 million from the American Rescue Plan to make capital improvements aimed at better serving Rhode Island patients. Newport-based East Bay Community Action is among the health […]
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Naval Academy Preparatory School earns their first victory of the 2021 football season
Story and photos provided by Naval Academy Preparatory School staff On a beautiful Saturday afternoon aboard Naval Station Newport, The Naval Academy Preparatory School earned their first victory of the 2021 football season 32-6 over the visiting Jersey Gators. Regular Soccer Drills helped them to get into a very good shape. The NAPS football team […]
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Obituary: Paul D Popple
Paul D. Popple, 88, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on September 24, 2021, in the Grand Islander Nursing Home. He was the husband of the late Lucille “Lucy” (Howes) Popple. Paul was born in Newport to the late W. Earl and Louise (Springer) Popple. For 35 years, Paul and Lucy owned and operated Popple’s […]
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Obituary: Aletha Sarah Taber Crawley
Aletha Sarah Taber Crawley, 46, of Providence, Rhode Island, passed away on September 25, 2021, in the Roger Williams Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Walter G. Crawley. Aletha was born in Fall River, MA, to John and Lorraine (D’Orlando) Taber. Aletha was an avid reader. She loved comic books, and she […]
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Obituary: Paula A. Deacon
via O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home Paula A. Deacon passed away at Newport Hospital on October 1, 2021. She was a resident of the Heatherwood Nursing Home in Newport, RI and previously the Anita Jackson House in Middletown, RI. Born in Newport on May 15, 1953, she was raised in Middletown and graduated from Middletown High […]
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Obituary: John T. Harrington
via O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home John T. Harrington, age 72 of Newport, RI passed away peacefully on September 21, 2021, in Newport Hospital surrounded by loved ones. John was born to John “Specks” and Doris (Holman) Harrington in Newport on May 7, 1949. He was a graduate of Rogers High School and attended Roger Williams […]
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Innovate Newport to host a Startup Showcase & Quick Pitch event
Innovate Newport today announced that it will host a Startup Showcase & Quick Pitch on Friday, October 22, as part of Rhode Island’s first-ever “RI Startup Week” organized by RIHub, an innovation campus and accelerator that supports entrepreneurs throughout the state. The Startup Showcase will be a traditional exhibition featuring about 15 startup companies throughout […]
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Preservation Society to host a Scavenger Hunt and Trick or Treat event at The Breakers
The Preservation Society of Newport County will host a Scavenger Hunt and Trick or Treat event at The Breakers on Friday, October 29, with separate timed entries at 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Families are invited to come in costume to walk through the house, look for Halloween-themed items and receive treats from costumed Preservation […]
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Castle Hill Inn voted #1 hotel in the Northeast by Conde Nast Traveler readers
Newport’s Castle Hill Inn has been named the #1 hotel in the Northeast by Conde Nast Traveler’s 2021 Reader’s Choice Awards! The hotel is acknowledged with a total score of 99.06. “We are honored and humbled to receive this distinction from Condé Nast Traveler magazine,” stated Brian Young, Managing Director at Castle Hill Inn. “This is the direct result of the high levels of personalized service […]
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Obituary: Condit Hower
Condit Hower, 90, died at River Glen Health Care Center in Soutbury, CT on September 29, 2021, after a short illness. Born in New York City, he was the son of Dorothy (Condit) and Virgil A. Hower. His wife of 62 years, the former Barbara Fitzsimmons of Newport, RI, predeceased him. He is survived by […]
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Open road tolling lanes on Pell Bridge will be closed October 14 – 28
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) today announced that the open road tolling (ORT) lanes at the Claiborne Pell Bridge plaza will be closed October 14-28, 2021 to facilitate the transition to all-electronic tolling. The ORT lanes are the “free flow” traffic lanes equipped with an overhead gantry, located in the middle of […]
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Obituary: Alice Mary Beaton
Alice M. Beaton 89 of Cedar Avenue Middletown, RI passed away peacefully Friday October 1, 2021 surrounded by her family at Scandinavian Communities Cranston, RI. She was the wife of the late John Edward Beaton. Born in Lancaster, NH on March 5, 1932, she was the daughter of late Amy and Blanch Paquet. Alice cherished […]
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Rogue Island Comedy Festival returns this weekend
The Rogue Island Comedy Festival returns this weekend with ten festival shows at unique venues in and around Newport. [What’s Up This Weekend: October 7 – 11] The festival lineup includes headliners Eddie Pepitone (Comedy Central, Bob’s Burgers, Conan, Chappelle Show), Mark Normand (Netflix, Tonight Show, Joe Rogan Experience), Kerry Coddett (Comedy Central, Netflix, HBO, Showtime), […]
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Commission studying the reorganization of Coastal Resources Management Council will meet on Wednesday in Newport
The special House commission to study the Coastal Resources Management Council will meet Wednesday in Newport. The commission is scheduled to meet Wednesday, Oct. 6, at 2 p.m. at Seaman’s Church Institute, 18 Market Square, Newport. The commission’s agenda for the meeting includes a presentation by Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) Executive Director Jeffrey Willis and […]
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Obituary: Paul Joseph Pine
Paul Joseph Pine, 81, a lifelong resident of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on September 4, 2021 at Charlton Memorial Hospital with loved ones by his side. Paul was born in 1940 in Newport, Rhode Island to Manuel and Laura (Moniz) Pine. Paul worked for the Department of Transportation for the State of Rhode Island […]
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Obituary: Michael Ernest Renzi
Mike Renzi, of Middletown, RI and Boca Raton, Florida died on September 29 at Newport Hospital following a brief illness. Mike, born in Providence, the son of Ernest and Elvia Renzi was a Composer, Musical Director, Arranger, Pianist and Jazz Musician. He graduated from The Boston Conservatory of Music in 1973 and from Berklee College […]
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Butts Hill Fort is coming into view
Butts Hill Fort is coming into view. After two days of mechanical clearing in August, 34 volunteers, aged 10 to 87, brought yard tools, chain saws, brush hogs, and enthusiasm to the historic Fort on Sunday, September 12. In four hours of work, they made good progress, particularly around the entrance and inside the Fort. […]
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Obituary: Olive May Rolando
Olive May Rolando, 99, longtime Newport resident, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2021, in Middletown, RI at the John Clarke Nursing Center surrounded by her loving family. She was the loving wife of the late Alfred S. Rolando. Olive was born in Newport to the late George H. and Minnie (Morton) Harrison. She grew […]
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Now Hiring: 90 job opportunities available in and around Newport right now
Looking for a new gig, job, or career? 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 owner and manager who […]