Natalie Fratus scored 12 of her game-high 16 points in the second half as Pilgrim pulled away from Middletown for a 41-16 victory in Friday night’s girls basketball season opener at Middletown High School. The Patriots forced turnovers throughout the game, limiting the Islanders’ offensive opportunities and building on a modest halftime lead. Fratus, a […]
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Dr. Michael Fine: What’s crazy about the Hepatitis B Vaccine and SNAP
This has been two weeks of particular craziness in health care, in which everyone, on all sides, did their level best at missing the boat. First, our friends at CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices went ahead and changed the recommendation for Hepatitis B vaccine for newborns, a crazy change if ever there was one. […]
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newportFILM to host Wild Solstice celebration featuring short documentaries, live music
newportFILM will bring together live music and short documentary films for Wild Solstice, a midwinter gathering at the Jane Pickens Theater on Dec. 21. The event, which begins at 4 p.m., features a performance by Grammy-winning musician and filmmaker Todd Hannigan followed by five short documentaries exploring themes of resilience and connection to nature. Two […]
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On the Market: A look at 37 Homes hosting Open House this weekend (Dec. 13 – 14)
As we head into the middle of December, the market is beginning to quiet down ahead of the holiday season. Hard to believe Christmas is now less than two weeks away, but the shift is expected. Open house activity is lighter, buyer schedules are tightening, and sellers who haven’t listed yet are holding off until […]
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What’s up this weekend in Newport County: Dec. 12-14
Discover all that’s happening for live music, entertainment, and events this weekend in and around Newport. Organizing an event? Add it to What’sUpNewp’s event calendar. Weekend Weather Friday: Sunny, with a high near 34. West wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 28. West […]
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Wind advisory in effect for Newport County as state opens emergency warming centers
A wind advisory is in effect for Newport County through Friday morning as the state activates emergency warming centers to help Rhode Islanders find shelter from dangerous conditions overnight. The National Weather Service expects west winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph across the region. Thursday afternoon will be sunny […]
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New England’s shrimp fishery to shut down for the long haul after years of decline
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Regulators voted Thursday to extend a shutdown preventing New England fishermen from catching shrimp, a historic industry that has recently fallen victim to warming oceans. New England fishermen, especially those from Maine, used to catch millions of pounds of small pink shrimp in the winter, but the business has been under […]
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What are the 10 largest US lottery jackpots ever won?
The Powerball jackpot has grown to an estimated $1 billion for Saturday night’s drawing after lottery officials said no ticket matched all six numbers drawn Wednesday night. The U.S. has seen more than a dozen lottery jackpot prizes exceed $1 billion since 2016. Here is a look at the largest U.S. jackpots won and the […]
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What’s up in Newport: Thursday, December 11
Here’s a look at what’s coming up on Thursday, December 11, 2025, in Newport. Weather Wind Advisory in effect from December 11, 10:00 AM EST until December 12, 10:00 AM EST Special Weather Statement Today: Mostly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 31 by 5pm. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, […]
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“Finding Perspective”: New photographic book celebrates Bull Bay, Jamaica and the power of purpose driven art
A new community-driven photography book, Finding Perspective: A Photographic Exploration of Jamaica, will debut this Saturday at House of Waves on Broadway. The project, created in partnership with Surfers With A Purpose (SWAP) Foundation and Freedom Skatepark in Bull Bay, Jamaica, tells a story far larger than its pages. It is a celebration of youth, […]
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Movies and TV shows casting in Rhode Island
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities’ Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of […]
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Harris, Anthony score 18 apiece as Iona beats Bryant 69-63
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (AP) — Toby Harris and CJ Anthony each scored 18 points as Iona beat Bryant 69-63 on Wednesday night. Harris added five rebounds for the Gaels (8-3, 1-1 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Anthony made 7 for 13 overall (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line […]
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Coldest Decembers in Rhode Island since 1895
Stacker compiled a ranking of the coldest Decembers in Rhode Island since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information. Rankings are based on the lowest average temperature in each month. For each of the coldest months listed below, we’ve included the average state temperature, state-wide highs and lows for the month, and […]
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Jones scores 16 as Providence beats Brown 86-79
PROVIDENCE, R.I (AP) — Jamier Jones helped lead Providence over Brown on Tuesday with 16 points off of the bench in an 86-79 victory. Jones added six rebounds for the Friars (7-4). Jaylin Sellers scored 16 points, shooting 5 for 9 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line. […]
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Portsmouth estate sells for $4.5 million, highest sale in town since December 2024
A Briarwood Lane estate has sold for $4.5 million, marking the highest sale in Portsmouth since December 2024, according to Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty. The property at 230 Briarwood Lane, known as “Sea Farm,” is an eight-acre estate designed by Estes Twombly Architects. The home features a 2,000-square-foot granite terrace, saltwater pool and […]
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Newport Partnership for Families names new executive director
Newport Partnership for Families has hired Lindsay Cutler as its new executive director, the organization announced Tuesday. Cutler will lead the 25-member partnership of nonprofits, faith-based organizations, businesses and municipal groups focused on improving the lives of residents in Newport and surrounding areas. She joins the organization at a time when its nonprofit members and […]
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Discover Newport announces six new board members as Gray takes helm
Discover Newport announced six new members to its board of directors on Monday. The new appointees are Joanna Arrighie, director of sales and marketing at Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa; Rebecca Bertrand, executive director of the Newport Historical Society; Kajsa Kempenaar, vice president of Kempenaar Real Estate Inc.; Kevin O’Leary, director of marketing at the […]
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Assisted-living facility owner and inspector sue each other over faulty sprinklers in deadly fire
A safety inspection company and the owner of a Massachusetts assisted-living facility that was the site of a fire in July that killed 10 people are blaming each other for failing to address a faulty sprinkler system. Inspector Fire Systems Inc. sued Gabriel House owner Dennis Etzkorn, claiming it notified the facility months before the fire about […]
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Raul Malo, Mavericks frontman who played sold-out Newport show in 2024, dead at 60
Raul Malo, the Grammy Award-winning frontman of The Mavericks, whose arresting voice captivated a sold-out crowd at the Jane Pickens Theater in March 2024, has died. He was 60. The band announced his death on Tuesday morning, confirming that Malo passed away on December 8, 2025, following a battle with Stage 4 colon cancer that […]
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What’s up in Newport County: Tuesday, December 9
Discover all that’s happening for live music, entertainment, and events today in Newport County. Organizing an event? Add it to What’sUpNewp’s event calendar. Weather Forecast Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 36. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Tuesday night: A chance of snow showers before 10 p.m., then a […]
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What Sold: A look at 21 recent sales across Newport County (Dec. 1-5)
As we move deeper into December, the Newport County market remains steady and surprisingly active despite the natural seasonality of the market and tight inventory levels. Looking at the trailing 90 days, we are averaging roughly 2 months of inventory, homes are averaging around 34 days on market, and a 96 percent sale-to-list-price ratio. It’s […]
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NFL flexes Patriots-Ravens to prime time for Week 16 showdown
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL has flexed the Week 16 game between AFC playoff contenders New England and Baltimore into the Sunday night prime time slot. The league announced the change Monday to move the Patriots-Ravens from a 1 p.m. ET start in regional window to the national TV spot on NBC at 8:20 […]
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Newport Recreation announces winter programs, holiday events at The Hut
Newport Recreation has a packed schedule of holiday events and winter programming lined up at the Martin Recreation Center — better known as The Hut. The festivities begin Sunday, Dec. 14, when Santa Claus stops by from 10 a.m. to noon for a free, family-friendly visit. Kids can meet Santa and snap photos in a […]
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RI Kickball opens registration for Spring 2026 season at Morton Park
Looking for a reason to actually look forward to Monday nights? RI Kickball has you covered. The Newport-based adult kickball league is now accepting registrations for its Spring 2026 season — its 28th since launching in 2011. Games kick off March 30 at Morton Park, with matches held Monday evenings at 6 p.m. The co-ed […]
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Five Salve Regina students land coveted Siemens internships after nationwide competition
Five Salve Regina University students have secured spots in the prestigious Siemens Financial Leadership Development Program, beating out thousands of applicants from across the country for summer 2026 internships. Juniors Ashtyn Bringardner, Anna Grace Hjerpe, Djeana Timas, Gabriel Victoria and Ben Wakefield will participate in the 12-week paid program running from May through August. The […]