This obituary originally appeared on O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home. Robert “Bobby” C. Moore of Middletown, RI and Melbourne, FL passed away at his home in Middletown on September 9, 2021, at the age of 82. He was surrounded by his family. Robert was born in Newport, RI on December 17,1938, he was the son of […]
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Commission studying CRMC reorganization schedules first meeting
A special House commission to study the Coastal Resources Management Council will meet for the first time Wednesday, according to a press release from the Rhode Island General Assembly. Created by legislation (2021-H 6252) sponsored by Rep. Deborah Ruggiero (D-Dist. 74, Jamestown, Middletown), the 15-member commission is to comprehensively study and provide recommendations for the reorganization […]
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Obituary: Anna Mae James
Anna Mae James, 87, of Newport, RI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 4, 2021. Born in Newport, she was the daughter of the late Edward C. James Sr. and Annie Mae (DeShields) James. She is survived by her brothers, Ralph James of Middletown and Stanley James of Mattapan, MA. In addition, she is survived […]
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RI Infrastructure Bank Bond refinancing returns $880,000 in savings to the City of Newport
Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank (Infrastructure Bank) today announced total savings of $6.4 million from a recent refinancing of Clean Water and Safe Drinking Water State Revolving Fund bonds. These savings will be returned to the Bank’s municipal and quasi-public clients, including: Narragansett Bay Commission $2.6 million City of Newport $880,000 Providence Water $620,000 City of Warwick $615,000 […]
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Obituary: Marie Josephine Catuogno
Marie Josephine (Donatelli) Catuogno passed away on September 11, 2021. She was born in Providence, RI on December 2, 1929. She is predeceased by her parents, Tommaso and Berenice Donatelli. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Dr. Anthony Catuogno, and her five daughters, Lisa Marie and her husband, Carl Clark; Paula and […]
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Obituary: Shirley A. Andrews
Shirley Anne (Hanson) Andrews, 85, passed away on September 9, 2021. She was the wife of the late Harold P. Andrews. Shirley was born and raised in Newport, RI and a proud graduate of Rogers High School, class of 1955. She was described by classmates as being, “A quiet and sweet person – active in […]
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Letter: Newport Public School projects are moving quickly
The 2021-2022 Newport Public School Year is off to a great start! It is exciting to have everybody back in person full time. Both School Building Projects have been busy this summer moving forward at a steady pace. The Pell expansion project is a full year ahead of schedule and groundbreaking took place August 12th with many […]
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Newport String Project to host season opening concert at the Newport Art Museum
On Sunday September 26th at 2pm, the Newport String Project will kick off the 2021-22 season with a live, in-person quartet concert at the Newport Art Museum. According to Newport String Project, the concert will feature music inspired by the composers’ friends, families, and loved ones. The Season Opening Concert pairs old cherished works by Romantic era composers […]
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Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup: Literal storm provides brief calm before figurative one
The following was written and provided by New York Yacht Club. An unscheduled day off in the midst of a weeklong regatta is always a nice chance to recover. When it gets announced at 5 pm the day prior, it’s truly a gift. Saturday afternoon, with a solid day of practice in the rearview mirror […]
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City of Newport accepting storm damage reports online
For the second time in less than a month, the City of Newport has begun compiling storm-related damage from residents and businesses that could be eligible for federal disaster reimbursement.Newport residents and business owners impacted by the remnants of Hurricane Ida are being encouraged to submit storm-related damage reports to the City’s Emergency Management Agency […]
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Obituary: Miles Byron Fisk
Miles Byron “Mike” Fisk, 91, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on September 3, 2021, at home with his family by his side. He was the husband of the late Joan (Hawkins) Fisk. Miles was born September 22, 1929, in Kingston, NY, to Robert and Edna (Freer) Fisk.Miles was predeceased by his family, including Siblings […]
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Obituary: Lawrence J. Liddane
Lawrence J. Liddane, 87, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away in Newport Hospital on September 7, 2021. He was the husband of the late Ann M. (Ragone) Liddane for 49 years. Lawrence was born in Albany, NY, to the late William and Mary (O’Keefe) Liddane. Lawrence honorably served in the U.S. Navy during both the […]
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Obituary: Mary A. Cardoza
Mary A. (Moreau) Cardoza, age 75, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on September 6, 2021 at Newport Hospital. A lifelong resident of Aquidneck Island, Mary was born in Newport to the late Henry Otto Moreau and Ada (Barton) Moreau. She grew up in Newport and enjoyed a fun and mischievous childhood. As she got […]
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What’s Up This Weekend in Newport County: Things to do, live music, and more (Sept. 10 – 12)
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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Obituary: Willard E. Marcley
Willard E. Marcley, age 93, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on August 30, 2021. Willard Marcley has lived in Portsmouth, RI for the past 35 years and following his retirement from Raytheon Company in 1990. He was born September 20, 1927 in Schenectady, NY where he graduated from Mont Pleasant Technical High School in […]
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Newport Polo’s Pro-Am returns on Saturday
Competition is at an all-time high as the Newport Pro-Am returns to the polo grounds on Saturday, September 11th at 4 PM, culminating in one of the final three matches of the 30th Anniversary Season of the Newport International Polo Series, Presented by Turkish Airlines. A unique aspect of the sport of polo is that even at the highest levels […]
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Local chefs to pair with wine and beverage experts for Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival series
For the second year in a row, the Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival will expand into the local restaurant scene with a series of specially designed culinary experiences paired with chosen wines and cocktails. These unique dining experiences will be hosted by participating restaurants on select dates from Sept. 16-19, 2021. The Preservation Society […]
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Global pandemic creates challenges and opportunities for 2021 Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup fleet
By New York Yacht Club For the first time since the inaugural event in 2009 the fleet for the Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup will hit the starting line without a defending champion, shaking up the form guide as teams and sailing fans look toward the start of sailing’s premiere Corinthian big-boat competition […]
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50th Newport International Boat Show promises fun for the whole family September 16 – 19
Newport Exhibition Group, owners and producers of the Newport International Boat Show, announced this week a wealth of pre-show promotions and entertaining events in celebration of the Show’s 50th Anniversary, which kicks off September 16 – 19, 2021, in Newport. To build excitement for its Golden anniversary, a variety of social media promotions are being offered. Newport Exhibition […]
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Upcoming lecture will explore shared Irish and African Heritage experience in Gilded Age Newport
The Museum of Newport Irish History has announced the first talk in its 20th Annual Michael F. Crowley Lecture Series, to be presented “virtually” on Monday, September 13, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom. Dr. John Quinn and Mr. Keith Stokes will present a talk entitled, “Shared Spaces: The Irish and African Heritage Experience in Gilded Age […]
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Obituary: Jo Ann Loewenthal
Jo Ann (Mundorff) Loewenthal, 90, of Portsmouth, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021. She was the wife of the late Captain Robert G. Loewenthal, USN, Ret. They were married for 49 years. Born in Kearney, Nebraska, she was the daughter of the late Russell R. and Wilma W. “Billie” (Randall) Mundorff. She received […]
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Obituary: Donald P. Jestings
Donald P. Jestings, 92, of Portsmouth died on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at Newport Hospital after a short illness. He was the loving husband of the late Ethel L. (DeCosta) Jestings. Born on February 2, 1929 in New Bedford, MA, he was the son of the late Charles S. and Gertrude (Dreher) Jestings. Don grew […]
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Newport Public Education Foundation to present Noreen Stonor Drexel Education Awards during Fall Friend-Raiser
The Newport Public Education Foundation (NPEF) has announced the recipients of its annual Noreen Stonor Drexel Education Awards, which recognize individuals and organizations that significantly contribute to the students of Newport’s public schools. This year’s recipients are: Friends of Education: Douglas and Nancy HorseyPartner in Education: Newport Restoration FoundationUnsung Hero in Education: Kathleen Silvia The […]
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On This Day In Newport History – September 9, 1957: President Eisenhower signs Civil Rights Act of 1957 while in Newport
On September 9, 1957 while in Newport, President Dwight Eisenhower signed the first workable civil rights legislation to be passed since the reconstruction period. The Civil Rights Act of 1957 is known as the first federal civil rights legislation passed by the United States Congress since the Civil Rights Act of 1875. Its purpose was to show the federal government’s support […]
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Extras needed for ‘Hocus Pocus 2’, filming to take place in and around Providence this fall
Kendall Cooper Casting announced this week that it is now accepting submissions for extras to work on the upcoming feature-length motion picture project “Hocus Pocus 2”. Filming will be in Providence, RI and surrounding areas October through December 2021. In May, Bette Midler posted on Twitter that the Hocus Pocus 2 arrives in the fall […]