Gov. Dan McKee ceremonially signed legislation Friday creating a special charity license plate supporting the Dominican Independence Heritage Award Committee of Rhode Island. The bills, H833 and S3362, were sponsored by Rep. Grace Diaz and Sen. Ana Quezada, both Providence Democrats. McKee was joined at the signing by Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos, Treasurer James A. […]
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Lowe, Flores homer to power the Pirates over the slumping Red Sox, 8-4
By JOHN PERROTTO Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Brandon Lowe hit a three-run home run and rookie Rafael Flores Jr. homered for the third time in two days to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to an 8-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Friday night. Lowe’s homer came in the fifth inning off Jovani Moran […]
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Rhode Island Foundation awards $290,000 to Newport County nonprofits
More than 50 nonprofits serving Newport County will share $290,000 in grants from the Rhode Island Foundation, the organization announced Friday. The grants come through the Foundation’s Newport County Fund, which awards up to $10,000 per organization to expand established programs, support advocacy, fund new projects or build partnerships. Funding decisions were made with an […]
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UTIC names Donald McCormack board chair as founding chair Debbie Proffitt retires
The Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium has elected Donald McCormack as chair of its board of directors following the retirement of Debbie Proffitt, a founding board member who led the board through the organization’s first decade. McCormack is senior consultant to McLaughlin Research Corporation and brings more than 40 years of experience with the Navy’s research, […]
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Health department recommends closing King Park Beach to swimming
The Rhode Island Department of Health is recommending that the swimming area at King Park Beach be closed due to high bacteria counts, the department announced Thursday afternoon. RIDOH will continue monitoring beach water quality through Labor Day, and a beach’s status can change as new samples come in. Current beach information is available on […]
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Gerry Goldstein: Dark side of the Fifties gets a replay
They’re gone now, but they provided our culture with enduring gifts. Folk singer Burl Ives left us his version of a bouncy holiday song, “A Holly Jolly Christmas.” Sultry Lena Horne left us her classic recordings of “Stormy Weather.” Banjo-playing Pete Seeger left a catalogue of music, much of it anti-war, as in “Where Have […]
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Newport County man diagnosed with rare tick-borne Powassan virus
A Newport County man in his 70s has been diagnosed with Powassan virus, a rare tick-borne illness, the Rhode Island Department of Health announced Thursday. The man began experiencing symptoms in late July. It is the state’s second confirmed Powassan case in 2026 and the tenth since Rhode Island first reported the disease in 2016. […]
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Same arguments, new insults: McKee and Foulkes clash in first TV debate
by Nancy Lavin, Rhode Island Current August 13, 2026 Familiar arguments over opioids, infrastructure and who cares more about everyday Rhode Islanders dominated the first televised Democratic gubernatorial debate of the 2026 election cycle.Yet Gov. Dan McKee and his challenger, Helena Buonanno Foulkes, still managed to infuse their usual talking points with fresh insults during […]
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Blue Jays erupt for 5 runs in the eighth to beat Red Sox 6-4, extend Boston’s skid to 5
TORONTO (AP) — Kazuma Okamoto hit the go-ahead RBI single and Myles Straw had a two-run double in a five-run eighth inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Boston 6-4 on Wednesday night, handing the Red Sox their fifth consecutive loss. José Soriano, making his second start with Toronto, allowed one run and four hits […]
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Aquidneck Resilience seeks public input on islandwide climate plan at four listening sessions
Aquidneck Resilience is inviting island residents to help shape an islandwide Climate Resilience Plan through a series of community listening sessions beginning Aug. 25. The plan is intended as a guidebook for reducing the island’s climate risks — flooding, extreme heat and cold, and severe storms that cross town lines. Aquidneck Resilience has engaged more […]
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Record 75-boat fleet turns out for Safe Harbor Race Weekend
Seventy-five teams raced across 10 classes at the 2026 Safe Harbor Race Weekend, a record fleet for the regatta, organizers said. Narragansett Bay delivered light to moderate breezes of 8 to 14 knots for the nine classes racing there, while five Superyachts found a sportier 14 to 17 knots on Block Island Sound. Friday’s traditional […]
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Newport Classical brings audience-driven concerts to Dearborn Street in October
Newport Classical will present Ensemble Mélange in two free concerts on Sunday, Oct. 18, at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. at the Newport Classical Recital Hall, 42 Dearborn St. The concerts hand the programming over to the audience. The ensemble arrives with a menu of more than 30 selections spanning classical, jazz, Latin and Broadway, […]
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IYRS to host international STEM clinic connecting women to marine tech careers
IYRS School of Technology & Trades will host one of two international Ocean Racing STEM Clinics on Aug. 24-25, a program aimed at drawing women into technical careers in the sailing and marine industries. The clinic is a partnership between The Magenta Project, a global initiative working to expand opportunities for women in sailing and […]
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Chicago tribute act Beginnings coming to the JPT in November
Spectacle Live will present Beginnings – A Celebration of the Music of Chicago on Saturday, Nov. 28, at 7:30 p.m. at The JPT Film & Event Center. Tickets go on sale Friday, Aug. 14, at 10 a.m. at JanePickens.com or by phone at 1-800-657-8774. The tribute act performs the catalog of Rock and Roll Hall […]
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Dave Matthews Band coming to Providence in November, months after Newport Folk surprise
Dave Matthews Band will play the Amica Mutual Pavilion on Nov. 9 as part of a fall tour announced Tuesday, bringing the frontman back to Rhode Island less than four months after his unannounced solo appearance at the Newport Folk Festival. Matthews made his Newport Folk debut on July 26, joining Nathaniel Rateliff & Friends […]
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Rhode Island seeking paid poll workers for September primary, November general election
The Rhode Island Board of Elections is recruiting paid poll workers for the Sept. 9 primary and the Nov. 3 general election, with local boards of canvassers hiring across the state. Poll workers set up polling places, greet voters, verify registrations and issue ballots. They also help voters navigate the process by demonstrating voting equipment […]
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Newport International Boat Show expands education lineup with on-water training, new fishing village
The 55th Newport International Boat Show will offer one of its most extensive educational lineups yet when it returns to the waterfront Sept. 17-20, with programming ranging from free walk-up seminars to on-water instruction with certified captains. The Cruisers Classroom, presented by the Annapolis School of Seamanship, returns with complimentary interactive sessions running all four […]
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Bike Newport’s 10-Spot Ride returns Aug. 29 with a new finale stop
Bike Newport’s 10-Spot Ride returns Saturday, Aug. 29, for its seventh year, with riders pedaling between secret locations across the city over 5.5 hours. The event pairs ten properties with 15 chefs and restaurants and 20 live musical performances, all reached by bicycle. Participants pick their own order and route and decide how long to […]
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Soul City brings horn-driven dance party to King Park for NIMFest on Aug. 16
Soul City headlines the next NIMFest concert on Sunday, Aug. 16, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the King Park Gazebo, 125 Wellington Ave. The show is free and open to the public, weather permitting. The horn-driven party band has been playing since 1988 and has built a reputation across New England for packed dance […]
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Raytheon, Portsmouth-based Composite Energy Technologies demonstrate new undersea drone
Raytheon and Composite Energy Technologies have successfully demonstrated the undersea launch capabilities of HADALUS, a new long-endurance unmanned undersea vehicle, the companies announced Monday. The vehicle completed a series of at-sea missions on a Navy undersea test range during a recent exercise, launching while submerged. According to Raytheon, it marks the first time the Navy […]
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Garrison Keillor at 84: ‘I could go on doing this for a while’
The schedule called for fifteen minutes with Garrison Keillor. It ended up being a half-hour private concert. Keillor brings “Garrison Keillor Tonight” to the Jane Pickens Theater on September 20. “I’m doing pretty well,” he said at the start of the conversation. “I’m making progress on a new book. As long as one has a […]
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New York Yacht Club wins Morgan Cup at Harbour Court, ending 11-year drought
The New York Yacht Club won its Morgan Cup Team Race for the first time in more than a decade Sunday, taking the best-of-five final against Larchmont Yacht Club at Harbour Court. Team captain Pete Levesque was part of the club’s last winning crew in 2015 and has sailed every edition since. “It’s been a […]
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Max Muncy’s tiebreaking RBI lifts A’s past Red Sox for their first series win since mid-June
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Max Muncy hit a tiebreaking RBI double off the Green Monster against closer Aroldis Chapman in the ninth inning and the Athletics rallied past the Boston Red Sox 4-3 for their first series win after losing 12 straight. Jeff McNeil collected his 1,000th career hit with an […]
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newportFILM screens Newport Folk Festival documentary at Miantonomi Park on Aug. 13
Days after both the Newport Folk Festival and Newport Jazz Festival sold out again this summer, newportFILM will screen a documentary about the folk festival’s most consequential years. “Newport & the Great Folk Dream” plays Thursday, Aug. 13, at Miantonomi Memorial Park, 120 Hillside Ave. The venue opens at 5 p.m., with live music from […]
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Newport lands $70,000 in latest round of Learn365RI grants
The City of Newport will receive $70,000 in the fifth round of Learn365RI grants, part of $1.629 million awarded statewide to expand afterschool, summer and out-of-school learning programs, Gov. Dan McKee and Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green announced Friday. Newport’s award is among the largest in the round, matched by Pawtucket, Cranston, Warwick, Woonsocket and Central […]
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On the Market: A look at every Open House in Newport County this weekend (Aug. 8 – 9)
If you’ve been following the local real estate market this summer, you’ve probably noticed things have settled into a more familiar rhythm. That’s typical for this time of year. August is often a bit of a lull as families squeeze in vacations, spend time on the water or at the beach, and make the most […]
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Boating advisory issued for Narragansett Bay on August 8 for Save The Bay Swim
Boaters on Narragansett Bay should plan ahead for August 8, when a portion of the East Passage will be temporarily closed to vessel traffic for the Save The Bay Swim. The closure runs from 8 to 11 a.m. and covers the area between Gould Island and Conanicut (Jamestown), extending to the Pell Newport Bridge. Vessel […]
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Jamestown Artists’ Open Studios returns August 8-9 with more than 30 artists opening their doors island-wide
Jamestown Arts Center’s Artists’ Open Studios returns this weekend, offering visitors a free, self-guided tour of more than 30 artist studios and galleries across Conanicut Island on Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Expanded to two days this year, the event invites visitors to follow ART […]
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Rep. Lauren Carson: The fight for Newport Hospital’s birthing center isn’t over
Those of us fighting for the future of the Noreen Stonor Drexel Birthing Center at Newport Hospital celebrated several wins in the state budget enacted in June: $1.6 million in extra funding and significant new requirements that must be met before any hospital is allowed to close or reduce services at a birthing center. Newport […]
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Chris Monti Band plays Tiverton Four Corners on Aug. 22
The Chris Monti Band will play a summer concert at The Meeting House in Tiverton Four Corners on Saturday, Aug. 22. The show starts at 7 p.m., with doors at 6:30 p.m., at 3850 Main Road. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Organizers strongly encourage buying ahead, though door entry is […]
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Stand-up comedy show at Firehouse Theater to benefit cat rescue
The Firehouse Theater will host “Funnies for Felines,” a charity stand-up comedy showcase, on Thursday, Aug. 13, with all ticket proceeds going to Fine Feline Cat Rescue. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m. at the theater, 4 Equality Park Place. The lineup features six local stand-up comedians. The event […]
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Former Christie’s deputy chairman and “Antiques Roadshow” appraiser to speak at Rosecliff on August 11
John A. Hays, a private art adviser, former deputy chairman of Christie’s Americas, and “Antiques Roadshow” appraiser, will deliver the Preservation Society of Newport County’s annual John G. Winslow Lecture at Rosecliff on Tuesday, August 11 at 6 p.m. His talk, “The Thrill of the Chase: Collecting Art in Our Time,” will focus on 18th-century […]
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Spectacle Live announces Canadian Brass and Irish Tenors for December performances at JPT Film & Event Center
Spectacle Live has announced two holiday season performances at the JPT Film & Event Center in Washington Square this December, with the Irish Tenors returning by popular demand on December 9 and Canadian Brass taking the stage December 17. The Irish Tenors — Anthony Kearns, Ronan Tynan, and Patrick Hyland — will perform Wednesday, December […]
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Sen. Euer hosting free expungement clinic and resource fair in Newport on August 5
State Sen. Dawn Euer is hosting a free expungement clinic and resource fair Wednesday evening at the Community College of Rhode Island’s Newport Campus, offering people with criminal records the chance to consult with a public defender and connect with community resources. The event runs Wednesday, August 5 from 5 to 8 p.m. at CCRI […]
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Norman Bird Sanctuary’s 52nd Annual Harvest Fair returns October 3-4 with early bird tickets now on sale
Tickets are now on sale for the Norman Bird Sanctuary’s 52nd Annual Harvest Fair, returning to the sanctuary’s 300-acre Middletown campus on Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4. The two-day festival features live music, local food, artisan vendors, hayrides, games, children’s activities, and seasonal fun. More than 8,000 visitors are expected over the weekend. […]
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Rhode Island primary voter registration deadline is August 10 — one week away
Rhode Island voters have one week to register or update their party affiliation ahead of the September 9 statewide primary, Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore reminded voters Monday. The deadline to register to vote and the deadline to disaffiliate from a current party are both August 10. Voters who are registered with one party […]
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Newport Jazz Festival closes out with Herbie Hancock, Thundercat, Celeste, and a weekend to remember
The 2026 Newport Jazz Festival wrapped up Sunday at Fort Adams State Park with Herbie Hancock headlining a closing day full of standout performances, a last-minute cancellation, and one of the weekend’s most spontaneous moments. Sienna Spiro, scheduled to perform on the Quad Stage, cancelled due to a throat infection. Newport Jazz Festival Artistic Director […]
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Newport Jazz Festival opens with Vulfpeck, Robert Glasper, Little Simz, and more in packed Friday debut
The 2026 Newport Jazz Festival got underway Friday at Fort Adams State Park, delivering a full day of music across four stages from morning through evening. The day opened with a Local Jam on the Fort Stage and Braxton Cook on the Quad Stage, with Concurrence kicking off the Harbor Stage at 11 a.m. The […]
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Rafaela has 2-run homer to spark a 5-run 7th as Red Sox rally past Dodgers, 9-4
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ceddane Rafaela’s go-ahead two-run homer highlighted a five-run seventh inning and the Boston Red Sox rallied after blowing an early lead to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-4 on Friday night in the series opener. The Red Sox led 3-0 in the third before the Dodgers scored a run in the […]
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Travel alert: Mount Hope Bridge to pause traffic in both directions on August 5; overnight work also planned on Sundays
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority is alerting drivers to upcoming disruptions on two Aquidneck Island bridges. On the Mount Hope Bridge, traffic will be held in both directions at several intervals between 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 5, weather permitting, to accommodate two large lifts as part of an ongoing […]
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Little Compton waterfront estate sells for $7.775 million in highest sale of the year
A historic waterfront estate on Taylor’s Lane N has sold for $5.625 million, with an adjoining 2.27-acre waterview lot selling for an additional $2.15 million, bringing the total transaction to $7.775 million — the highest combined sale in Little Compton this year, according to Residential Properties Ltd. The circa 1929 home, offered for the first […]
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Ida Lewis Distance Race expects strong youth and collegiate turnout when annual overnight race starts August 14
The Ida Lewis Yacht Club is expecting a strong showing from young sailors when the 2026 Ida Lewis Distance Race presented by Kiel James Patrick gets underway Friday, August 14, at 11 a.m. off Rose Island in Narragansett Bay. Three teams have entered the Youth Challenge division — defending champion J/44 Digger skippered by James […]
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Newport Police issue traffic advisory ahead of this weekend’s sold-out Newport Jazz Festival
With the sold-out Newport Jazz Festival getting underway Friday at Fort Adams State Park, Newport Police are urging drivers to plan ahead for significant traffic congestion throughout the weekend. The festival runs Friday, July 31 through Sunday, August 1. Heavy traffic on Harrison Avenue and the roads surrounding Fort Adams is expected beginning at 8 […]
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Newport Show raises $4.6 million over nearly two decades for Newport Historical Society and Boys & Girls Clubs
The Newport Show wrapped up its 19th year last weekend at St. George’s School, drawing more than 1,000 visitors and adding to a cumulative fundraising total that has now surpassed $4.6 million for its two beneficiaries — the Newport Historical Society and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County. The annual antiques and fine […]
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Little Clam at Wayfinder Newport marks first anniversary with $1 oysters, adult happy meals, and month of specials
Little Clam, the coastal restaurant inside Wayfinder Newport, is marking its first anniversary with two months of specials, nostalgic dining experiences, and brand collaborations running through October. Throughout August, the restaurant will offer Birthday Bar Bites daily Sundays through Wednesdays from 3 to 5 p.m., featuring $1 oysters, fries, cucumber salad, rotating draft beer, and […]
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St. George’s School to open public outdoor sculpture exhibition on Middletown campus August 7
St. George’s School will open a free public outdoor sculpture exhibition on its 125-acre Purgatory Road campus next week, featuring 11 contemporary works by prominent modern artists set against sweeping views of Second Beach and Sachuest Bay. “Sculpture on the Hilltop” runs Friday, August 7 through Saturday, November 14. The exhibition will be open 10 […]
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Obituary: Roland Franklin Chase
Roland Franklin Chase, 92, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on July 23, 2026. Born in Newport on June 10, 1934, Roland was the son of John Franklin Chase, Jr., and Hope Levens Chase, who owned and operated the Tilley Avenue Greenhouses (later renamed Chase’s Greenhouses when his brother, Lawrence Chase, ran the business). The […]
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Gerry Goldstein: A slice of snarkiness, squashed
August is nearly upon us, so the best advice is to lock your doors, lower the shades, and pretend nobody’s home. Because you know that at this point in the gardening season a neighbor is sure to stop by with a bulging bagful of home-grown squash. When this happens, at least give credit to the […]
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Boston saxophonist Seba Molnar brings contemporary jazz to NIMFest at King Park on August 2
The New England Music Organization will present The Seba Molnar Band and The John Monllos Trio at NIMFest 2026 on Sunday, August 2, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the King Park Gazebo, 125 Wellington Ave. The event is free and open to the public. Headlining the afternoon is The Seba Molnar Band, a Boston-based […]
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Newport Classical announces 2026-2027 Chamber Series with twelve concerts starting in September
Newport Classical has announced its 2026-2027 Chamber Series, a twelve-concert season running from September through June at Newport Classical Recital Hall at 42 Dearborn St. Tickets go on sale to the public August 4 at newportclassical.org. The series opens September 18 with Invoke, a multi-instrumental quartet exploring American musical traditions from bluegrass and Appalachian fiddle […]
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Newport Mansions’ “Sessions” series continues with BBMak acoustic performance at the Isaac Bell House
BBMak, the British trio that topped charts on both sides of the Atlantic in the early 2000s, recently recorded a three-song acoustic set at the Isaac Bell House as part of the Newport Mansions’ ongoing “Sessions” music video series. The video will be released Wednesday, July 30, on the Newport Mansions YouTube channel (@newport.mansions). The […]
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Newport Beach Fest to bring NFL legends, beach football, and live entertainment to Fort Adams over Labor Day weekend
Fort Adams State Park will host an inaugural two-day waterfront festival over Labor Day weekend, bringing professional beach football, NFL legends, live entertainment, and more than 1,000 tons of sand to one of New England’s most iconic event venues. Newport Beach Fest is scheduled for September 5-6 and will serve as the debut of the […]
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Four arrested, 24 citations issued during law enforcement operation at Aquapalooza in Portsmouth
Four people were arrested and 24 citations issued during a multi-agency law enforcement operation at the 2026 Aquapalooza event held Saturday at Potter’s Cove, the Portsmouth Police Department announced Monday. Officers arrested Robinson Alves, 23, of Fall River, Mass., and Justin Taymes, 39, also of Fall River, each on charges of operating a watercraft while […]
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What Sold: A look at 12 homes that changed hands last week in Newport County (July 20 – 24)
Last week, I had the opportunity to spend a few days in Colorado at the REMAX Torchbearers Conference, an annual gathering of some of the top REMAX agents under 40 years old from across the United States. It was an incredible opportunity to collaborate, share ideas, and learn from some of the best professionals in […]
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Newport Democratic City Committee endorses Helena Buonanno Foulkes for governor
The Newport Democratic City Committee has endorsed Helena Buonanno Foulkes in the race for Rhode Island governor, the latest show of support for the former CVS executive making her second bid for the state’s top office. “I’m grateful to have the support of the Newport Democratic City Committee,” Foulkes said. “From the cost of housing […]
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Newport Folk Festival closes out with Nathaniel Rateliff, Dave Matthews, Joan Baez, and Mavis Staples in unforgettable Sunday finale
The 2026 Newport Folk Festival went out in style Sunday at Fort Adams State Park, closing its sold-out three-day run with a finale that few in attendance will soon forget. Nathaniel Rateliff & Friends headlined the Fort Stage to close the weekend, but it was the surprise guests that sent the crowd into a frenzy. […]
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My Mama Joe, Hope & Help: Acceptance and a place to begin
“You can’t choose the color of your skin. You can’t choose the year you were born. And you can’t choose to develop a brain disease. But people have the right to choose a lot of things, and you can choose to accept people for who they are.” And so began my conversation with Herb Caldwell, […]
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Newport Folk Festival Day 2: The Lumineers close out a packed Saturday at Fort Adams
NEWPORT — Day 2 of the sold-out 2026 Newport Folk Festival delivered another full slate of music Saturday at Fort Adams State Park, with The Lumineers closing out the Fort Stage to cap an afternoon and evening that built steadily toward one of the weekend’s most anticipated headliners. Gillian Welch & David Rawlings turned heads […]
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Gansett Run Club bringing Ice Bucket Challenge back to Providence to benefit ALS Rhode Island
More than a decade after the Ice Bucket Challenge swept the internet and raised millions for ALS research, a Providence running club is bringing it back. Gansett Run Club, ALS Rhode Island, and Narragansett Brewery will host a community Ice Bucket Challenge on Wednesday, August 12, at the brewery’s Providence location at 271 Tockwotton Street. […]
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Dr. Michael Fine: Why it’s crazy we don’t have community paramedicine everywhere in Rhode Island
One of the things driving health care cost increases in the US is the way people use emergency rooms for routine medical care. Between 40 and 88 percent of all emergency room visits are for diseases and conditions that don’t require hospitalization – for colds and sore throats and simple sprains, headaches and back pain. […]
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Seigler has first career 4-hit game to help the Red Sox beat the Blue Jays
BOSTON (AP) — Anthony Seigler led off with a homer and had his first four-hit game in the majors, Romy Gonzalez broke an eighth-inning tie with an RBI double and the Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-4 on Friday night. Boston rebounded from a loss Wednesday night in the second game of […]
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Newport man dies after alleged drunk driver struck him in Memorial Boulevard crosswalk; DUI charge upgraded
A Newport man struck by an alleged drunk driver while crossing Memorial Boulevard in a motorized mobility scooter earlier this week has died, Newport Police announced Friday. John Miles, of 4 Chapel Terrace, Newport, was killed in the crash that occurred at approximately 10:39 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Memorial Boulevard and Chapel Street. […]
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Jamestown Arts Center hosts Indonesian batik artists for illustrated talk and trunk show July 30
Internationally recognized batik artists Agus Ismoyo and Nia Fliam will visit the Jamestown Arts Center on Thursday, July 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. for an illustrated artist talk and trunk show exploring the cultural, philosophical, and creative dimensions of Indonesian batik. Drawing on more than 40 years of artistic practice at their studio, Babaran […]
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Newport man arrested on DUI charges after striking mobility scooter rider in crosswalk on Memorial Boulevard
Update, July 24, 2026: John Miles, of 4 Chapel Terrace, Newport, the victim in this crash, has died from his injuries. Jose Monterroso Villagran now faces an upgraded charge of driving under the influence of liquor or drugs resulting in death, first offense. Read the full updated story here. A Newport man has been arrested […]
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Luka Gavran earns second straight clean sheet in Toronto’s scoreless draw with Revolution
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Luka Gavran made four saves to help Toronto FC play Matt Turner and the New England Revolution to a scoreless draw on Wednesday night. Gavran had three saves in the first half in posting his second straight clean sheet after Toronto (3-6-7) played CF Montreal to a scoreless draw on Thursday. […]
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On the Ballot: Crowded field for Lieutenant Governor
Correction, July 24, 2026: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that candidate Cynthia Coyne had no financial report on file with the Board of Elections at the end of the first quarter, and misspelled her last name as “Cloyne” in one instance. Her full name as it appears on the ballot is Cynthia […]
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Newport Police issue traffic advisory for Folk Festival weekend; Harrison Avenue northbound lane closed to vehicles daily
Newport Police have issued a traffic advisory for the sold-out Newport Folk Festival, running Friday, July 24, through Sunday, July 26, at Fort Adams State Park, with road closures and traffic pattern changes in effect each day. Beginning at 8 a.m. daily, the northbound lane of Harrison Avenue between the Fort Adams entrance and the […]
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Four Democrats paint their views for the ‘entrepreneurial’ lieutenant governor’s office
by Nolan Page, Rhode Island Current July 21, 2026 How would you pitch Rhode Island to a space alien? That was the question that wrapped up Tuesday’s lieutenant governor forum with four Democrats seeking the office.Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos and three of her four Democratic challengers, Sue AnderBois, Xaykham “Xay” Khamsyvoravong and Cindy Coyne, offered […]
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Newport Harbormaster urges paddlers to wear life jackets and stay alert during Folk and Jazz Festival weekends
With Newport Folk and Jazz Festival weekends drawing thousands of visitors to the water, the Newport Harbormaster is reminding paddlers and boaters to take extra precautions on what becomes one of the busiest stretches of Newport Harbor all summer. Kayaks, paddleboards, sailboats, launches, ferries, and powerboats all share the harbor during festival weekends, creating challenging […]
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New York seafood company acquires Newport-based Endeavor Seafood
Mark Foods, a New York-based seafood importer and processor generating more than $1 billion in annual revenue, has acquired Endeavor Seafood, a Newport frozen seafood importer based at 110 William St. The acquisition completes a relationship that began in 2021 when Mark Foods made an equity investment in Endeavor. Financial terms were not disclosed. Endeavor […]
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State agencies warn against all water contact at Lower Melville Pond in Portsmouth and Tiogue Lake in Coventry due to algae blooms
Rhode Island health and environmental officials are advising the public to avoid all contact with Lower Melville Pond in Portsmouth and Tiogue Lake in Coventry after harmful algae blooms were detected at both locations. The Rhode Island Department of Health and the Department of Environmental Management recommend avoiding swimming, fishing, boating, and kayaking at both […]
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Newport lifts boil water advisory after repairs completed and water tests clear
The Rhode Island Department of Health has cleared Newport Water customers to resume normal water use, lifting the precautionary boil water advisory that had been in effect since Sunday. The advisory was issued July 19 after a 24-inch main broke under West Main Road near the Home Depot shopping center, affecting approximately 2,000 customers. A […]
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Providence Restaurant Weeks returns for its 20th year with nearly 80 restaurants and two weeks of dining deals
Providence Restaurant Weeks celebrates its 20th anniversary this weekend, running July 26 through August 8 with nearly 80 participating restaurants offering prix fixe menus, lunch and dinner specials, seasonal dishes, and creative drink offerings across Rhode Island. The event, presented by GoProvidence and sponsored by Navigant Credit Union, has grown from a summer promotion launched […]
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Roger Federer narrates his path to tennis greatness in new video series ahead of his Newport induction this August
Before Roger Federer receives what the International Tennis Hall of Fame calls the Ultimate Honor in Tennis this August in Newport, the Hall of Fame is releasing a six-part video series in which the Swiss legend narrates his own rise from a young player in Switzerland to one of the most celebrated athletes in the […]
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On the Ballot: Primary looms for Attorney General
This will be a buy primary election season for Rhode Island, with Democratic primaries for three of the five general officer positions – governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general. There is also a Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, and Republican primary for U.S. House of Representatives in the second district. The statewide primary is Sept. […]
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Update: Newport boil water advisory expanded after second water main break overnight near Valley Road
This story was originally published at 8 p.m. on Sunday, July 19; it was updated at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, July 20. A second water main break overnight has expanded Newport’s boil water advisory to a second area near Valley Road, state health officials announced Monday, while repairs to Sunday’s original break on West Main […]
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Puddingstone Music closes its summer season with a Bill Evans tribute in Jamestown and a classical guitar evening at Rough Point
Puddingstone Music has announced two intimate salon-style concerts to close out its summer season, following its second annual festival at the Casino Theatre. On August 14, pianist Randy Ingram brings his trio to the Jamestown Arts Center for “Sound Within: A Celebration of Bill Evans,” with doors at 7 p.m. and music at 7:30 p.m. […]
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Oystercatchers, known for sharp bills and beady eyes, are making a comeback thanks to conservation
By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (AP) — On a pristine Rhode Island beach teeming with noisy seabirds, a group of biologists armed with nets sneak up on a pair of American oystercatcher chicks. But just as they move in to capture them, one of the football-size birds, with bright-orange bills and long legs, scampers […]
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Ryan Pearl and Chantalle Schultz Rathbun top the field at the 2026 Newport Beer Run at Fort Adams
NEWPORT, R.I. – Ryan Pearl of Hamden, Conn., and Chantalle Schultz Rathbun of St. Petersburg, Fla., claimed the top spots at the 2026 Newport Beer Run on Saturday at Fort Adams State Park, leading a field of 974 finishers through the 5K before celebrating with 40 breweries at the post-race festival. Formerly known as the […]
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Viking Hoops Basketball Camp celebrates 30th year — and a homecoming at Rogers High School
NEWPORT, R.I. — Viking Hoops Basketball Camp marked its 30th year this July with a homecoming at Rogers High School, returning to the place where the program’s founder spent more than two decades coaching the Vikings. Jim Psaras started Viking Hoops in 1995 with a straightforward goal: bring basketball to Aquidneck Island in an accessible […]
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Rhode Island health officials issue food safety reminder as multistate Cyclospora outbreak is linked to Taco Bell lettuce
The Rhode Island Department of Health is reminding residents to follow food safety practices as federal health officials investigate a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis linked to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell locations in five states. The CDC and FDA have advised consumers not to eat shredded iceberg lettuce from Taco Bell locations in […]
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Newport City Council to consider splash pad, playground, tennis court repairs, and drone program at July 22 meeting
The Newport City Council meets Wednesday, July 22, at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 43 Broadway, with a agenda that includes several infrastructure contracts and grant acceptances. Among the items from the city manager: The council will consider contracts for restoration of the Rogers High School tennis courts, replacement of the Aquidneck […]
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The Jane Pickens Theater’s legendary Jaws Party returns this weekend with live music, beer tastings, and a 4K screening
The Jane Pickens Theater’s annual Jaws Party is back this weekend, bringing Steven Spielberg’s 1975 classic back to the big screen in a new 4K restoration for three nights of shark-fueled summer celebration. Tonight, Friday, July 17, The Teledynes — a surf rock and rockabilly trio of electric guitar, upright slap bass, and drums — […]
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Newport Gulls hosting bone marrow registry drive tonight for 5-year-old East Greenwich boy in need of a donor
A free bone marrow registry drive will be held tonight at Cardines Field during the Newport Gulls game, organized by the family of Jack Palms, a 5-year-old East Greenwich boy being treated for a rare and serious bone marrow condition. Jack has been diagnosed with Acquired Amegakaryocytic Thrombocytopenia (AAMT), a rare disorder that causes bone […]
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Jamestown Democratic Town Committee endorses Foulkes for governor, Reed for U.S. Senate
The Jamestown Democratic Town Committee has announced its endorsements for the 2026 election cycle, backing Helena Foulkes for governor and incumbent U.S. Sen. Jack Reed for re-election, along with a full slate of state and federal candidates. The committee’s full list of endorsements: U.S. Senate: Jack Reed Governor: Helena Foulkes Lieutenant Governor: Sue Anderbois Attorney […]
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Kayak Centre of Rhode Island acquires Narrow River Kayaks, keeping a 35-year paddling institution alive
The Kayak Centre of Rhode Island has acquired Narrow River Kayaks, preserving one of the state’s most beloved paddling destinations as it enters its 35th season under new ownership. Narrow River Kayaks has operated on one of Rhode Island’s most scenic and ecologically sensitive waterways for more than three decades, introducing generations of residents and […]
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Influential AFL-CIO opts not to endorse in RI Democratic gubernatorial race
by Nancy Lavin, Rhode Island Current July 15, 2026 The focus of the governor’s race temporarily shifted one block west of the State House Wednesday to a nondescript office building where leaders of the Rhode Island AFL-CIO met but opted not to endorse in the Democratic gubernatorial primary. The labor federation boasts more than 80,000 members, […]
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Air quality alert issued for Rhode Island today as wildfire smoke moves in from Minnesota
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management has issued an air quality alert for Wednesday, July 15, as bands of heavy wildfire smoke from fires in northern Minnesota move into the region. Fine particle readings are expected to reach unhealthy levels for sensitive groups on the Air Quality Index beginning midday, with elevated readings continuing […]
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Obituary: Lea Marques
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Léa Gomes Marques, who left us peacefully on July 9, 2026, at the age of 66. Born on April 26, 1960, in Recife, Brazil, Lea was a beacon of joy and warmth in the lives of everyone who knew her.Lea will be lovingly remembered […]
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What Sold: A look at 17 recent sales in Newport County (July 6-10)
We are entering the third week of July, and after a slower start to the month with the holiday weekend, it feels like the market is beginning to regain some momentum. Last week, 17 properties changed hands across Newport County, highlighted by the $6,000,000 sale of 205 Indian Avenue in Portsmouth. While luxury sales continue […]
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Rhode Island Philharmonic brings free outdoor concert to Rosecliff lawn on August 9
The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra will perform a free outdoor concert on the back lawn of Rosecliff on Sunday, August 9, starting at 7 p.m., hosted by the Preservation Society of Newport County. Conducted by Troy Quinn, the program includes the “William Tell” and “1812” overtures alongside music from Phantom of the Opera, West Side […]
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Karla Bonoff, Garrison Keillor, and The Irish Tenors coming to the Jane Pickens Theater this fall
The Jane Pickens Theater has announced three new shows from Spectacle Live this fall and winter, with tickets going on sale Friday, July 17, at 10 a.m. at janepickens.com or by calling 1-800-657-8774. Singer-songwriter Karla Bonoff opens the run on Saturday, September 12, at 7:30 p.m. Bonoff has written hits recorded by Bonnie Raitt, Wynonna […]
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Newport Restoration Foundation names Miramar restoration and Bailey’s Beach clubhouse among 2026 Doris Duke Historic Preservation Award honorees
The Newport Restoration Foundation and the City of Newport have announced the honorees for the 20th annual Doris Duke Historic Preservation Awards, recognizing two outstanding preservation projects in Newport County and a lifetime achievement honoree. The ceremony takes place Friday, September 11, at Rough Point. Tom Perkins receives this year’s President’s Award for lifetime excellence […]
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Women’s Resource Center hosts Seaside Celebration fundraiser July 20 at The Bohlin
The Women’s Resource Center will hold its signature summer fundraiser, Seaside Celebration, on Monday, July 20, at 5:30 p.m. at The Bohlin, 20 Commercial Wharf, on Newport Harbor. The event is co-hosted by Elizabeth Leatherman and Susan Sipprelle — the same Susan Sipprelle who recently wrote about RENEWport’s volunteer library program at Pell Elementary — […]
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Rhode Island Foundation is offering three composers $30,000 grants — applications due Aug. 10
Rhode Island composers have until August 10 to apply for $30,000 fellowships from the Rhode Island Foundation, with three grants available to emerging and mid-career musicians looking to advance their work. The grants come through the Foundation’s Robert and Margaret MacColl Johnson Fellowship Fund and are unrestricted — meaning recipients can use the money however […]
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On the Ballot: The race for U.S. House of Representatives
A January 6 (2021) participant in the “march” on the U.S. Capitol, who moved to Rhode Island too late to qualify to vote in the September 9 primary election in which he’s a candidate, is among those running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Rhode Island. Vincent Gilbert Mellor, a Republican who participated in […]
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On the Market: A look at every Open House happening in Newport County this weekend (July 11-12)
If you’ve been following the local real estate market over the last few months, you’ve probably noticed a slight shift and a sign that the local market is changing. While Newport County remains one of the most highly desirable places to live and invest, the market is beginning to look much more balanced than it […]
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Polo was introduced into Newport 150 years ago today
Polo was introduced into Newport 150 years ago today on July 10, 1876. Early in 1876, James Gordon Bennett, Jr. introduced polo to this country when he returned from England with polo balls and mallets. Polo was first played indoors at the old Dickel’s Riding Academy at the northeast corner of 39th Street and 5th […]
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Durbin homers as the Red Sox beat the White Sox 2-1 for their 6th straight win
CHICAGO (AP) — Caleb Durbin hit a two-run homer to help the surging Boston Red Sox top the Chicago White Sox 2-1 on Thursday for their sixth consecutive victory. Boston finished with just four hits, but Patrick Sandoval and four relievers shut down Chicago while finishing a sweep of the three-game series. The Red Sox […]