Newport City Council’s upcoming meeting at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, June 11 features a packed agenda, covering a range of topics, including budget discussions, event permits, and ordinance changes. The council will pick up where it left off on the FY2026-FY2027 Biennial Budget, which was recently put on hold. They’re holding a public hearing on […]
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What’sUpNewp invites readers to champion local journalism through Press Club
What’sUpNewp, a trusted source for news and information in Newport County, today announced an enhanced opportunity for readers to support its mission of providing free, independent local journalism: the What’sUpNewp Press Club. Launched with the goal of helping readers save time and learn more, the Press Club offers exclusive benefits while directly funding the expansion […]
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Morning Notes: Ragged Island Brewing Co. gears up for 2nd Annual Music Festival
Good Morning, Newport! Today is Thursday, June 5, the 156th day of 2025. There are 209 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know Music lovers, mark your calendars! Ragged Island Brewing Co. is bringing back its popular music festival this weekend – June 7 and 8, featuring a mix of local talent […]
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Obituary: Arthur Frazzano, MD
With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Dr. Arthur Andrew Frazzano – a devoted physician, esteemed educator, and beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend – who left this world on June 2, 2025. Born in Montclair, New Jersey, on October 24, 1949, Arthur was the eldest child of Arthur Rocco Frazzano and Gilda […]
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Ocean Hour Farm to host first public tours
Ocean Hour Farm will open to the public for the first time, offering guided tours of its 43-acre property in Newport. Visitors to the farm, which formerly operated as the SVF Foundation, will witness the farm’s transition to regenerative farming and learn how they can contribute to protecting ocean health. “We’re excited to welcome the […]
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Movies and TV shows casting right now 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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Letter to the Editor: Newport’s buried history, brought to light
Recently, large interpretive plaques were installed throughout Newport’s historic gravesites. Simmered underground for decades and even centuries, we can now learn of people and events long forgotten. These new plaques help bring our buried history to the surface and invite us to see our present differently and appreciate the struggles and triumphs of the past. […]
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Ground beef sold at Whole Foods may be tainted with E. coli, USDA says
U.S. agriculture officials are warning that ground beef sold at Whole Foods markets nationwide may be contaminated with potentially dangerous E. coli bacteria. Officials on Tuesday issued a public health alert for 1-pound, vacuum-packed packages of Organic Rancher beef, produced on May 22 and May 23, by NPC Processing Inc., of Shelburne, Vermont. The products have use-by […]
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Uzo Aduba, Angela Kinsey join lineup for Hall of Fame induction celebration
Tickets for the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s 2025 Induction Ceremony honoring Maria Sharapova and Bob and Mike Bryan are now on sale, along with single-event tickets to the 2025 Induction Celebration’s multi-day lineup of new and returning programming, including Courting Fashion, Fitz and the Tantrums concert, and the first ever Hall of Fame Celebrity […]
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From ‘Tudo bem?’ to ‘Gracias,’ a growing share of US residents speak a language other than English
By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press Spanish may be the most spoken language at home behind English, except in three U.S. states, but the second most-popular, non-English languages used in each state show off the diversity of the United States in unexpected places, whether it’s Korean in Alabama or Vietnamese in Kansas. Almost 22% of U.S. residents […]
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Obituary: June Carol (Davis) (Mullen) Rayno
It is with heavy hearts and fond memories that we announce the passing of June Carol (Davis) (Mullen) Rayno, in the comfort of the Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence, on May 31, 2025, at the age of 80. June is survived and will be greatly missed by her husband, Eugene Rayno, of almost […]
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Letter to the Editor: Community stakeholders must be at the center of Newport-Middletown merger talks
As conversations about merging Newport and Middletown school districts continue, we urge decision-makers to lead with something more meaningful than efficiency: community and legacy. Like the preservation work of Doris Duke—who didn’t just save buildings but safeguarded the spirit of a place—our public schools deserve the same care. They carry the hopes and values of […]
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Morning Notes: Newport Pride Month kicks off with flag raising ceremony, community march, and proclamation
Good Morning, Newport! Today is Wednesday, June 4, the 155th day of 2025. There are 210 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know Newport’s 2025 Pride Month kicked off on Monday (June 2) with a Pride Flag ceremony and march, involving community leaders, activists, and allies. Flag holders met at Equality Park […]
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Australian National Maritime Museum confirms Captain Cook’s vessel as shipwreck in Newport Harbor
The Australian National Maritime Museum has released its final report confirming that the shipwreck site RI 2394 in Newport Harbor, is the remains of HM Bark Endeavour, the vessel made famous by Captain James Cook’s voyage of discovery to Australia and New Zealand. The report, released June 4, represents the culmination of 25 years of […]
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Governor McKee proclaims June Pride Month in Rhode Island, State House to shine with pride colors
Governor Dan McKee today issued a proclamation recognizing June as Pride Month in Rhode Island. “This proclamation not only honors the history and contributions of the LGBTQ+ individuals but also reaffirms that Rhode Island is a place for everyone,” said Governor McKee. “During Pride Month and beyond, we will continue to stand firmly against intolerance to […]
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Newport International Boat Show tickets now on sale for 54th annual event
The Newport International Boat Show is gearing up for its 54th year, with tickets now available for the September 11-14, 2025, event. Held at the Newport Yachting Center Marina in downtown Newport this year’s show is set to be bigger and better than ever. New to the lineup are Tech Talks, offered in partnership with […]
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‘Wise Guys of Comedy’ set to bring laughter to The JPT in August
Get ready for a night of laughs as The Wise Guys of Comedy take over The JPT Film & Event Center on Aug. 22 at 8 p.m. Spectacle Live is bringing this comedy show featuring Ace Aceto, Frank Santorelli, and Brad Mastrangelo to Newport. Rhode Island’s own Ace Aceto is kicking things off as the […]
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Robert Cray, Toad the Wet Sprocket, and Masters of Illusion coming to Historick Park Theatre
The Historic Park Theatre & Event Center in Cranston is gearing up for an exciting fall season with a lineup of top-notch performers. Blues legend Robert Cray and his band are hitting the stage on Sunday, September 28 at 7:30 p.m. With five Grammy Awards to his name and 19 studio albums to his credit, […]
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Morning Notes: Middletown puts “Middletown Center” public hearings on hold
Good Morning, Newport! Today is Tuesday, June 3, the 154th day of 2025. There are 211 days left in the year. Weather Forecast Today: Sunny, with a high near 73. Light west wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. South wind around 6 mph […]
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Jim Heskett’s new exhibition “Light, Dark, Water” to open at CUSP GALLERY
Jim Heskett, a renowned visual artist, is showcasing his latest collection of acrylic paintings in a solo exhibition called “Light, Dark, Water.” The show opens at CUSP GALLERY (51 Touro Street) on June 6, 2025. The exhibition features more than a dozen new pieces that push the boundaries between what we can see and what […]
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Obituary: Gerald Powers
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Gerald Powers on May 24, 2025. He was 83 years old. He was the son of the late Thomas and Rose (Walsh) Powers. Known as Jerry to friends and family, he was born on August 20, 1941. He was raised and spent his […]
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Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs attends first practice since viral boat video emerged
FOXBOROUGH. Mass. (AP) — New England Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs participated in his first offseason practice since video appeared on social media showing him passing what appeared to be a bag of pink crystals to women on a boat. Diggs attended Monday’s voluntary practice session six days after videos were posted online of him chatting with three […]
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What Sold: A look at 20 homes that changed hands last week in Newport County (May 26 – 30)
The Spring market is officially in full swing here in Newport County. Last week, we saw 20 homes change hands in our community as published in the Rhode Island statewide MLS. There’s movement in every corner of the county, and buyers are out in full force. With the buyer pool expected to deepen with the […]
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Supreme Court rejects 2 gun rights cases, but state assault weapons ban issue may be back soon
WASHINGTON (AP) — A split Supreme Court on Monday rejected a pair of gun rights cases, though one conservative justice predicted the court would soon consider whether assault weapons are constitutional. The majority did not explain its reasoning in turning down the cases over high-capacity magazines and guns like the AR-15, popular weapons that have also been used […]