FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots went from winning 11 consecutive AFC East titles during the Bill Belichick and Tom Brady era, to looking up to Buffalo in each of the past five seasons. Following a dominant 33-15 win over the New York Giants on Monday night, New England heads into its bye week on […]
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Newport to host community visioning session tonight for comprehensive plan update
The City of Newport is kicking off its comprehensive plan update with a community visioning session tonight, Tuesday, Dec. 2, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Rogers High School in the Student Commons Atrium. The event, part of the Newport 2037 Comprehensive Plan Update, invites residents to share their ideas on what they want the […]
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Small Business Collective launches in Middletown to support Rhode Island entrepreneurs
A new nonprofit aimed at supporting small business owners has launched in Rhode Island. Small Business Collective, based in Middletown, will offer collaborative workspace, community events and networking opportunities for entrepreneurs across the state, according to an announcement Tuesday. Mollie Frazer Williams has been named executive director of the organization. She previously served as director […]
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Matthew Gray elected chair of Discover Newport board
Matthew Gray, owner of Gray Matter Marketing and Ragged Island Brewing Company, has been elected chair of the Board of Directors of Discover Newport. Gray, who represents Portsmouth on the board, has served since 2019. He previously chaired the finance committee as treasurer and served on the organization’s recent CEO search committee. Discover Newport is […]
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Obituary: Constantine Gianetis
Constantine (Costa), also known to many as Gus, Gianetis, age 83, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at home on November 27, 2025, surrounded by his devoted wife and family, following a courageous four-year battle with multiple cancers. Costa was born on April 10, 1942, in Newport, Rhode Island, to the late Stamos and Elizabeth Gianetis. […]
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54 arrested for DUI during Thanksgiving holiday in Rhode Island
Law enforcement agencies across Rhode Island arrested 54 people for driving under the influence during the Thanksgiving holiday period, according to the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association. The arrests occurred between noon on Nov. 26 and 6 a.m. on Dec. 1, representing the combined efforts of all 38 municipal police departments and the Rhode Island […]
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As winter heating costs rise, so does consumer anxiety in Rhode Island, poll finds
Feeling anxious about how to pay for your winter heating bill? You’re not alone, according to the latest Ocean State Poll from the University of New Hampshire Survey Center, which found roughly 78% of Rhode Islanders feel the same way about their upcoming winter heating bills. Unease over heating prices has risen since last November, […]
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Rhode Island releases 2025 holiday ornament honoring nation’s first integrated regiment
A new commemorative holiday ornament honoring soldiers from the nation’s first integrated military regiment is now available from Rhode Island’s semiquincentennial commission. Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore, who chairs the Rhode Island Semiquincentennial 250th Commission, announced Friday the release of the 2025 limited-edition ornament featuring the First Rhode Island Regiment. The ornament depicts six […]
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Sakonnet Vineyard to host wine dinner featuring Belcourt Mansion tales
Sakonnet Vineyard will pair five wines with a three-course meal and stories from one of Newport’s Gilded Age landmarks at a dinner Thursday evening. The Bubbles & Belcourt event begins at 5 p.m. and features dishes prepared by Chef Andrew Bonamassa of Bar & Board in Newport. David Bettencourt, general manager of Belcourt Mansion, will […]
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Devin Farrell throws 2 TD passes and Rhode Island hangs on to top Central Connecticut in FCS opener
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Devin Farrell threw for 365 yards, including two first quarter touchdowns, and Rhode Island defeated Central Connecticut 27-19 on Saturday in a first-round game of the FCS playoffs. Ninth-seeded Rhode Island will play No. 8 UC Davis in the second round. The Aggies had a first-round bye. Farrell threw a touchdown […]
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Gerry Goldstein: A dissent from the ‘Silent Generation’
I don’t know about you, but I keep getting my generations mixed up. That’s easy to do these days, what with pop culture references constantly bombarding us with the opinions and preferences of people belonging to Gen X, Gen Y, and Gen Z. Throw in Millennials, Gen Alpha and Gen Beta and I’m lost in […]
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Run Newport captures first place in Rhode Island Grand Prix
Run Newport claimed the top spot in the 2025 Rhode Island Grand Prix, a seven-race series spanning eight months that pits running clubs from across the state against one another. The team, composed of 31 Aquidneck Island runners, finished with 5,239 points, edging out second-place Adult Sentinel Striders, who accumulated 4,972 points. Phantom Farms Flyers […]
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Celtics end Pistons’ winning streak at a franchise record-tying 13 with 117-114 victory
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown, Derrick White and the Boston Celtics ended Detroit’s winning streak at a franchise record-tying 13, outlasting Cade Cunningham and the Pistons 117-114 on Wednesday night. The Eastern Conference-leading Pistons squandered a chance to break the record they share with the 1989-90 and 2003-04 championship teams. […]
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Rhode Island Energy proposes increases in customer electric and gas service charges
More bad news for Rhode Islanders struggling to pay their energy bills: Hikes are coming. Rhode Island Energy unveiled its long-anticipated request to increase service charges for gas and electric customers in a press release the day before the Thanksgiving holiday. An application was simultaneously submitted to the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission for review. […]
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What’s up this weekend in Newport County: Nov. 27-30
Discover all that’s happening for live music, entertainment, and events this Thanksgiving weekend in and around Newport. Organizing an event? Add it to What’sUpNewp’s event calendar. Thursday, November 27 Things To Do 8:30 a.m.: Newport County YMCA 40th Annual Thanksgiving Day Pie Run at Newport YMCA 11 a.m.: Thanksgiving Day Meal at Seamen’s Church Institute […]
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Obituary: Joseph F. Souza Jr.
Joseph Francis Souza, Jr., born September 12, 1931, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. On October 15, 1955, Joseph married the love of his life, Mary Veronica Pacheco, and together they built a beautiful life anchored in devotion, hard work, and joy. They made their home at […]
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At Thanksgiving – what are we thankful for?
(Part 3 of 3) Here’s the third and final part of what now turns out to be a three-part answer to my question, what are we thankful for? Over the last few years I’ve asked people through Facebook and email what it is that they are thankful for this year – as we approach the […]
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Fitzpatrick scores 14 as New Haven beats D-III Salve Regina 78-47
WEST HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Jabri Fitzpatrick’s 14 points helped New Haven defeat Division-III Salve Regina 78-47 on Tuesday. Fitzpatrick added six rebounds for the Chargers (4-4). Stefano Faloppa scored 12 points, finishing 5 of 5 from the floor. Teshaun Steele shot 3 of 7 from the field, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, […]
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Jamestown Arts Center hosts Holiday Arts Market Dec. 5-6
The Jamestown Arts Center will hold its ninth annual Holiday Arts Market next month, featuring work from more than 20 local artists and artisans. The market runs Friday, Dec. 5, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. Visitors can browse ceramics, prints, paintings, jewelry, […]
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Jamestown Chamber announces holiday events, including Santa’s boat arrival
The Jamestown Chamber of Commerce has announced its lineup of holiday events for 2025, featuring a red ticket promotion, holiday stroll and visits with Santa. Beginning Thursday, Nov. 28, participating retailers and restaurants will distribute a red ticket for every $50 spent in Jamestown Village. At restaurants, red tickets are awarded for gift card purchases […]
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Letter to the Editor: It’s time to talk with our kids
To the Editor: It’s time to talk with our kids. As our community reels from the recent violent assault that occurred in the Rogers locker room, I urge parents and caregivers to discuss what took place with their children, no matter their age. While the act itself was deeply disturbing, I, like much of our […]
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Emmanuel Church unveils pollinator garden to support community food programs
Emmanuel Church has completed a new pollinator garden designed to bolster the church’s year-round efforts to provide fresh food to neighbors in need while supporting local ecosystems. The garden, located beside the church’s newly constructed accessible Community Bridge entrance, features plantings that support bees, butterflies and birds — pollinators essential to agriculture and global food […]
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O’Brien’s Pub to host fundraiser for Hurricane Melissa victims in Jamaica
O’Brien’s Pub will host a fundraiser to support victims of Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica on Wednesday, Dec. 10, from 4 to 7 p.m. The event aims to raise money for families and communities impacted by the hurricane, including relatives of O’Brien’s staff members. “The core of our staff at O’Brien’s is from Jamaica, and many […]