The City of Newport is advising motorists to expect a traffic pattern change on Bellevue Avenue this week as crews begin a permanent road restoration to the intersection at Narragansett Avenue. The City of Newport, Department of Utilities, Water Division (NWD) has awarded a contract to Biszko Contracting Corp. to restore the intersection following improvements […]
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Where to dine out for Thanksgiving dinner in and around Newport
Several restaurants in Newport County have confirmed that they will be open and offering their take on Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, November 25. You’ll find the Thanksgiving flavors you crave, and likely something new, from the restaurants. You’ll also continue to see some restaurants are offering to-go options. If you plan on dining out or […]
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What’s Up This Week: Empire Strikes Back, Tom Rush, Newport Restaurant Week, and more
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this week. 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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Battle for campaign funds: third-quarter reports due Monday
While there are a half dozen Democrats vying for the party’s gubernatorial nomination, and one Republican whose campaign says he will soon announce, the campaigns are gearing up, at least when it comes to fundraising. Political insiders suggest that candidates are yet to get into heavy campaign mode, but are flexing their financial muscle, raising […]
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Just My Opinion: Maybe it is time to retire the term bullpen….
Sure, it’s the World Series, but frankly there’s a much bigger issue than whether Houston or Atlanta wins. Ask PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) and they’ll tell you it’s time to retire the name Bullpen. Yes, that area beyond the outfield fence where relief pitchers await a call to come into the […]
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Raymond Custy
Raymond M. Custy, Lt. USN Retired, 97, of Portsmouth, RI, died peacefully on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at Village House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with his family by his side. He was the devoted husband of the late Joan A. (Sullivan) Custy. Born on August 13, 1924 in Fall River, MA, he was the son […]
Posted inCity & Government
RITBA completes transition to electronic-only tolling on Newport Pell Bridge
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) today announced that the transition to all-electronic tolling on the Claiborne Newport Pell Bridge is now complete. The last cash toll was taken at 11 pm on October 28, 2021. “Despite the bad weather earlier this week, our crews were able to complete the transition and traffic […]
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101 job opportunities available right now in and around Newport
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Obituary: Joan Lynch
via O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home Joan M. Lynch of Newport passed away peacefully on October 27, 2021, at the age of 91. She was born Joan Marie Murphy in Newport on April 26, 1930, the second of four children of Cornelius F. Murphy and Loretta (Nuss) Murphy. She was the wife of the late […]
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Obituary: Eileen Schultz English
Eileen Schultz English, 82, of Tiverton, RI, passed away on October 25th in Tiverton, RI. She was born in Chicago in 1939 to the late Henry A. and Marguerite A. (Smyth) Schultz. Eileen was the wife of the late Ernest English. Eileen was a retired math teacher, the first female department head in her public […]
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Obituary: Joseph R Casale
Joseph (Giuseppe) Rizieri Casale, 94, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on October 27, 2021 at Atria Aquidneck Place. He was the husband of the late Norma M. (DeRentiis) Casale. Joseph was born in Providence to the late Salvatore and Celestina DiManna of San Giovanni Incarico, Italy. He grew up in the Silver Lake section […]
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Gerry Goldstein: Horse sense from a cowboy philosopher
A look around our country these days, where divisive politics and the howling of cultists grab many of the headlines, should have us all looking forward with anticipation to a much-needed November holiday – and I’m not talking about Thanksgiving. Created in 2015 by author-blogger and educator Bud Bilanich, Nov. 4 is “Use Your Common […]
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What’s Up This Weekend: Salve Fall Festival Weekend, Halloween Hilarity, Trunk or Treat, and more
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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Update: All restrictions lifted on Newport Pell and Jamestown Verrazzano Bridges
Update: 12:20 pm The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) has lifted travel restrictions on all bridges. Members of the public can check bridge conditions and closures by visiting our website at ritba.org, by calling RITBA at 401-423-0803, or on Twitter at @RIEZPASS. Update: 8:45 am RITBA LIFTS SOME RESTRICTIONS ON BRIDGES Automobiles, pickup trucks, flatbed trailers […]
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Obituary: Molly Falconer de Ramel
Molly Falconer de Ramel, who with her husband raised two extraordinary children, led a life of inspiring and caring for others through her reporting on national television, leadership coaching work with senior executives worldwide, and community service. She died surrounded by her devoted husband and family Sunday evening, October 24th, of injuries she sustained in […]
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Newport School Superintendent joins What’s Up Newp for a live virtual video conversation
Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain joins What’s Up Newp for her regularly scheduled monthly live virtual video interview on Wednesday, November 3 at 1:30 pm. Note – This conversation was originally scheduled for October 27 but has been rescheduled due to power outages. We’ll discuss the latest with COVID, her expectations with the prospect […]
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Obituary: Dorothy Ann “Dotti” Garman
Dorothy Ann (George) Garman died unexpectedly on October 23, 2021 at Newport Hospital at the age of eighty. A resident of Portsmouth from 1965 until her death, she was the wife of James E. Garman. Born in Narragansett, Rhode Island to Frank P. and Violet (Haslam) George, Dotti was raised in Newport’s Fifth Ward. She […]
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Butts Hill Fort to host volunteer cleanup day on November 6
When the British forces occupying Aquidneck Island were building Butts Hill Fort, local citizens were required to work two days a week on the construction or be fined for every day they missed. Now to help bring the Fort back to the public, the Butts Hill Fort Restoration Committee is asking for volunteers to continue […]
Posted inCOVID-19, News
Governor McKee, RIDOH: 90% of adult Rhode Islanders at Least partially vaccinated against COVID-19
Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health today announced that the State has reached an important vaccination milestone: 90 percent of Rhode Islanders age 18 or older are now partially vaccinated against COVID-19. This ambitious goal was set by Governor McKee during the early months of the State’s vaccination campaign. The 90 […]
Posted inReal Estate
Home on North Main Road in Jamestown sells for $3.76 million
Gustave White Sotheby’s International Realty today announced the sale of 1163 North Main Road in Jamestown, a waterfront retreat on 12 acres, for $3,760,000. According to Rhode Island MLS, this sale is one of nine over $3 million that have closed this year to date in Jamestown. Elena Wilcox of Gustave White Sotheby’s International Realty […]
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Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank creates new Aquidneck Island Regional Resilience Coordinator position
Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank (Infrastructure Bank) today announced the creation of a new pilot “Regional Resilience Coordinator” position to provide dedicated technical assistance to Aquidneck Island’s municipalities to implement climate resiliency investments. The hiring of this two-year pilot position has been made possible thanks to the support of the van Beuren Charitable Foundation. “Through our […]
Posted inArts & Culture
Two new exhibitions coming to the Jamestown Arts Center
The Jamestown Arts Center shines the spotlight on the talent and artistic breadth of their membership for the Annual Members’ Show and a solo exhibition featuring new work by Seamus O. Hames, opening October 30, 2021. The annual Members’ Show invites members of the JAC to submit one original artwork for public display in the […]
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Obituary: Elizabeth Marion (Matter) Chambers
Elizabeth Marion (Matter) Chambers, 100 years old, of Newport, RI, died on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at the Grand Islander Center in Middletown. She was the devoted wife of the late Archie William Chambers for 67 years. Born in Newport on February 10, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Lilla (Rodda) […]
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What’s Up This Week: Hocus Pocus, Tour de Fright, Halloween festivities, and much more
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this week. 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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Newport Art Museum to present “Newport: The City as a Work of Art” lecture series with John R. Tschirch
The Newport Art Museum is pleased to present “Newport: The City as a Work of Art” Lecture Series with Architectural Historian John R. Tschirch. The series of lectures will take place at the Newport Art Museum on four consecutive Tuesday evenings beginning Tuesday, October 26 and ending November 16. Attendees can subscribe to the full series, or register for individual […]