BOSTON (AP) — Roman Anthony, the top prospect in baseball, hit a two-run double for his first major league hit and added a sliding catch in right field to help the Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 on Tuesday night. One night after his MLB debut, when he went hitless and committed an error in […]
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Portsmouth Police share details, identify victim involved in fatal motorcycle crash
The Portsmouth Police Department today(June 10) shared details on Facebook regarding a fatal motorcycle crash that they responded to on June 5 (Thursday). The operator of the motorcyle was identified as Juan Pablo Garcia Castro, 36, of Middletown. Fatal Motorcycle Crash – News Release Portsmouth, RI — (June 10th, 2025) — On June 5, 2025, […]
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Fort Adams Trust announces free Fourth of July celebration
Get ready for a fantastic Independence Day celebration at Fort Adams State Park. The Fort Adams Trust is hosting a free event on July 4, 2025, complete with live music, family fun, and a prime spot to watch Newport’s fireworks. “The Fort is simply the best place from which to watch Newport’s fireworks,” said Paul […]
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Letter to the Editor: Rhode Island must strengthen family leave to support caregivers and our economy
Caring for loved ones shouldn’t come with financial sacrifices or worrying about job security. Worrying about your job security and your income brings a whole other level of stress to an already very stressful situation. Rhode Island Temporary Caregiver Insurance (also known as TCI) values family and caregiving for all generations. TCI provides eligible workers to […]
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Newport Historical Society wins Award of Excellence for ‘A Name, A Voice, A Life: The Black Newporters of the 17th-19th Centuries’
The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) announced today (June 10) that the Newport Historical Society is the recipient of an Award of Excellence for their 2024 exhibition, A Name, A Voice, A Life: The Black Newporters of the 17th-19th Centuries. The AASLH Leadership in History Awards, now in its 80th year, is the most […]
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Morning Notes: RITBA extends grace period for toll invoices
Good Morning, Newport! Today is Tuesday, June 10, the 161st day of 2025. There are 204 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority today implemented an extended grace period for tolling invoices issued before July 31, 2025. “We are experiencing long wait times in-person and […]
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New counting method adds thousands to affordable housing statewide
Over the past year, the state has revised its methodology for counting Low and Moderate Income Housing units. The latest report, released on June 9, indicates a significant increase in the number of housing units when the new methodology is applied. Otherwise, applying the old method, the actual number of units decreased slightly, by 97 […]
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Rays beat Red Sox 10-8 in 11 innings, spoil top prospect Roman Anthony’s MLB debut
BOSTON (AP) — Jake Mangum had four hits, and Junior Caminero drew a bases-loaded walk in the 11th inning on Monday night as the Tampa Bay Rays took advantage of Boston mistakes to win 10-8 and spoil the debut of top Red Sox prospect Roman Anthony. Tampa loaded the bases off Zack Kelly in the 11th […]
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What Sold: A look at 12 homes that changed hands last week in Newport County (June 2 – 6)
The Newport County real estate market continues to see momentum as we head toward the start of the Summer season. We saw 12 homes close last week across Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, and Tiverton according to the statewide MLS. That kind of activity spread across a variety of price points reinforces what we’re seeing on the […]
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Explore 19 Newport area attractions for free, June 21-23
Newport County residents and employees of the hospitality industry from any location are invited to “Be Our Guest” and enjoy free admission or discounts at 19 participating attractions in Newport and Bristol Counties on June 21, 22, and 23. The Preservation Society of Newport County is participating with free admission to The Breakers, Marble House, […]
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Portsmouth Police provide update on fatal structural collapse
The Portsmouth Police Department today (June 9) provided the following update regarding the fatal structural collapse that took place on Saturday at 35 Power Street. Fatal Structure Collapse – News Release Portsmouth, RI — (June 9th, 2025) — At approximately 5:34 PM on June 7, 2025, officers from the Portsmouth Police Department responded to 35 […]
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Obituary: Joseph Allen
Joseph P. Allen, Jr, 86, of Chelmsford, MA passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at home with his family. He was born on August 10, 1938, and was the son of the late Joseph P. Allen and Mary T. Allen (nee Landers) of Boston, MA. He also resided in Dorchester MA. In addition […]
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Edward King House to host annual Mayor’s Luncheon, honor award recipients
The Edward King House Senior Center has announced the return of its Annual Mayor’s Luncheon, which will be held on Friday, June 27th at noon. This special community celebration honors outstanding individuals and organizations that have made a meaningful impact on the lives of older adults in our city. This year’s event will be hosted by […]
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RI Kickball opens registration for Fall 2025 Season
RI Kickball is now taking sign-ups for its Fall 2025 season at Toppa Field in Newport. The adult co-ed kickball league, a local non-profit, is entering its 14th year and has spots available for new teams and individual players. Teams need to register by July 28. The league requires at least three women per team […]
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Newport to host annual Independence Day Celebration
Newport is gearing up for a big celebration of America’s 249th birthday on July 4, 2025. The Rhode Island Society Sons of the Revolution is organizing a day full of free events, including a reenactment of the Declaration of Independence reading. Roy D. Lauth, President of the Rhode Island Society Sons of the Revolution, says, […]
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Obituary: Curtis Edes
Curtis Karl Edes, a.k.a. Curty Cut, born July 18th, 1963 in Newport, RI at 61 passed away after a valiant fight-to-the-death kind of battle with cancer on June 6, 2025, at Newport Hospital with his loving daughter Ashley Edes and her partner by his side. Curtis was a simple man, but never boring; original—one-of-a-kind to […]
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Obituary: Donald Church
Captain Donald Vernon Church, beloved father of three, grandfather of nine and great grandfather (aka Grumpa and Grumpy Winkle) of eight and a half passed away in his Bristol home on June 1, 2025 just a few days shy of his 91st birthday. We are certain that he was welcomed into heaven by his soulmate […]
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Morning Notes: Eisenhower House opens doors for free Monday tours
Good Morning, Newport! Today is Monday, June 9, the 160th day of 2025. There are 205 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know This spring and summer, history buffs can step back in time at the Eisenhower House in Newport’s Fort Adams State Park. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is […]
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Tiverton Tigers clinch Division 3 Softball Championship in thrilling comeback
Tiverton High School’s softball team has secured the Division 3 championship in a nail-biting 9-8 extra-inning win against Cranston East at Rhode Island College. The Tigers pulled off an impressive comeback, erasing a five-run deficit. They scored two crucial runs in the seventh inning to push the game into extra innings before clinching the victory […]
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Red Sox hit 5 home runs and overcome 2 by Judge in 11-7 win over Yankees
By LARRY FLEISHER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Carlos Narváez put Boston ahead with a three-run homer against his former team, and the Red Sox overcame two home runs by Aaron Judge in an 11-7 victory over the New York Yankees on Sunday night. Rafael Devers also went deep as Boston equaled a season […]
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Morning Notes: Rhode Island Wind Ensemble to kick off Touro Park Summer Concert Series
Good Morning, Newport! Today is Sunday, June 8, the 159th day of 2025. There are 206 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know Get ready for some outdoor music in Newport this summer. Touro Park is kicking off its free concert series today. The Rhode Island Wind Ensemble, led by Dr. Robert […]
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Portsmouth Boys Lacrosse clinches first Division 2 State Championship
Portsmouth High School’s boys lacrosse team clinched its first state championship, beating East Greenwich 15-6 in the Rhode Island Division 2 final at Brown University on Saturday (June 7). The Patriots jumped to an early four-goal lead, but East Greenwich fought back to tie it up. Portsmouth holds a slim 5-4 advantage at halftime. In […]
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The British Motorcars of New England made a grand display in Bristol
The British Motorcars of New England (BMCNE) made its annual appearance in Bristol this weekend, June 6-7. Ms. Alison DeKleine, a Morgan owner and restorer, talked with WUN about the event. She stated, “the BCMNE first hosted the British Motorcars in Bristol in 2021, thanks to early collaboration with Mike Byrnes and Explore Bristol. As […]
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Teen dies in tragic building collapse at Portsmouth Graduation Party
A tragic incident at the Portuguese American Citizens Club in Portsmouth (35 Power Street) has left the community in shock. During a graduation party Saturday evening, a partial building collapse resulted in the death of a 15-year-old girl and serious injuries to three others. Assistant Fire Chief Howie Tighe told WPRI they were called to […]