Every week, I have conversations with buyers, sellers, investors, lenders, attorneys, and fellow brokers across Rhode Island. While no one has a crystal ball, a few themes continue to surface that I believe will define our housing market this summer.Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C. alongside fellow members of […]
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Winners crowned at 24th Clagett Regatta and 2026 U.S. Para Sailing Championships
Twenty-five sailors have completed three days of racing at the 24th C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta and 2026 U.S. Para Sailing Championships, capping five days on the water in Newport that began with a two-day coaching clinic. The 13 sailors in the 2.4mR class and six boats in the Martin 16 class […]
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McKee administration announces $8 million in business incentives, including $6.2 million for Raytheon’s Portsmouth expansion
Gov. Dan McKee, chair of the Rhode Island Commerce Board, has announced $8 million in incentives to support business growth, job creation and innovation, including $6.2 million in tax credits for Raytheon to create 150 new jobs at its Portsmouth facility. “Every new job and innovative idea brought to market strengthens our economy and creates […]
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Newport police announce July 4 parking ban for fireworks display
The Newport Police Department has announced a parking ban for Saturday, July 4, to ease traffic congestion around the city’s annual fireworks display. No parking will be allowed on West Narragansett Avenue between Thames Street and Marchant Street; Washington Street between Bridge Street and Gladys Carr Bolhouse Road (the Causeway); and Memorial Boulevard from Bellevue […]
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The Samuel Durfee House offered for sale after nearly three decades of stewardship
One of Newport’s historic inns and a Doris Duke Historic Preservation Award-winning property is entering a new chapter. After more than 28 years of stewardship, the Samuel Durfee House, a storied hospitality property in Newport’s Yachting Village, is for sale. The offering includes three distinct buildings at 352 Spring Street and 9 Bowery Court, representing […]
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‘The Voice’ standout Madison Curbelo to open NIMFest 2026 at King Park Gazebo
The New England Music Organization will open the 2026 Newport Independent Music Festival, or NIMFest, with “The Voice” standout Madison Curbelo, performing with special guest Atticus Allen on Sunday, July 5, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the King Park Gazebo, 125 Wellington Ave. The free, family-friendly series returns for the summer, bringing local and […]
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Newport Gulls to induct 2026 Hall of Fame class at Cardines Field
Cardines Field will host the Newport Gulls’ 2026 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday, July 18, from 4 to 6 p.m., celebrating contributors who have made a lasting impact on Gulls history and the Newport community. The 2026 class includes seven former players: catcher Troy Dixon (2016), outfielder Ben Roberts (2013-2014), pitcher Dan Mahoney […]
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RIDOH recommends reopening swimming areas at Hazards and Gooseberry beaches in Newport
The Rhode Island Department of Health is recommending that the swimming areas at Hazards and Gooseberry beaches in Newport reopen after bacteria counts returned to safe levels. The recommendation comes days after the department advised closing the swimming areas at both beaches, along with several others in Jamestown and Tiverton, because of high bacteria counts. […]
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Letter to the editor: Why I’m running for Newport City Council
I’m proud to officially announce my candidacy for Newport City Council. Newport isn’t just where I live. It’s home. I was born at Newport Hospital, attended Newport Public Schools, spent summers at Camp Rocky Farm and Braga Park, learned to play tennis at Vernon and Rogers Courts with my late great-uncle Frank Kenney, played softball […]
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Dr. Michael Fine: What’s crazy about decent medical care
I ran into my friend Bert last night and we got to talking. “I hear you guys talking about medical care, about how it is for-profit and lots of people are using it to make too much money on the backs of communities,” he said. “But my care is great. I go to Oak Street. […]
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Underwater ribbon cutting ushers in new URI Ocean Robotics Laboratory
The University of Rhode Island celebrated a major milestone in the $300 million, multi-phase revitalization of its Narragansett Bay Campus with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Ocean Robotics Laboratory on June 25. Students Elliot Roman and Jake Bonney piloted URI’s remotely operated vehicle Rhody to cut the ceremonial ribbon underwater in the building’s 20-foot-wide […]
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Charter Books to host bestselling author Jenny Jackson at OceanCliff for ‘The Shampoo Effect’
Charter Books will welcome Jenny Jackson, New York Times bestselling author of “Pineapple Street” and vice president and editorial director of fiction at Alfred A. Knopf, to Newport for a special event at OceanCliff celebrating her latest novel, “The Shampoo Effect.” The event will take place Monday, July 13, from 4 to 6 p.m., with […]
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On the Market: A look at every Open House hosting in Newport County (June 27-28)
As visitors return for weddings, vacations, weekends on the water, and everything that makes this part of Rhode Island so special, many also begin to imagine what it would be like to call this place home. That seasonal influx consistently brings new buyers into the market, and while inventory remains relatively limited, we’re beginning to […]
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For actor Alex LeBlanc, a summer of ‘Grease’ and ‘Titanic’ at Theatre by the Sea
Alex LeBlanc is excited to spend a chunk of his summer at Theatre by the Sea. The 24-year-old East Greenwich actor is appearing both in “Grease” and “Titanic.” “This is my first time (at Theatre by the Sea) as an adult,” said LeBlanc in our recent interview. “I did ‘Mary Poppins’ here in 2014. I […]
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Potter League launches ‘Stars, Stripes & Second Chances’ adoption event as shelter reaches capacity
With its Animal Care & Adoption Center at capacity, the Potter League for Animals has launched its “Stars, Stripes & Second Chances” adoption event, offering 50% off adoption fees for all adult dogs and cats from June 26 through July 2. The discount applies to all adult dogs and cats 6 months and older. The […]
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Newport Vineyards launches Tuesday Tunes series and continues Sunday music through August
Newport Vineyards will kick off its Tuesday Tunes music series next week and continue its weekly Sunday Music Series, offering free live music at the Middletown winery throughout the summer. The Tuesday Tunes series runs from 5 to 8 p.m. weekly, beginning June 30 with Funkademic. Guests can bring lawn chairs and order from a […]
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Clagett Regatta to host 2026 U.S. Para Sailing Championships at Sail Newport
The C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta will host the 2026 U.S. Para Sailing Championships at Sail Newport from June 26 to 28, marking the fourth time the event has hosted the national championships. The 24th annual Clagett Regatta has drawn 25 entries from sailors across the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada, […]
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Jermain reflects on 12 years, charts what’s next for Newport schools in final monthly chat
Newport Public Schools Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain joined What’sUpNewp owner and publisher Ryan Belmore and editor Frank Prosnitz on Wednesday afternoon for her final monthly conversation — capping a series that has run for several years, now ended by her June 30 retirement after more than 12 years leading the district. The conversation was equal […]
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AARP commits $143,000 in grants to strengthen Rhode Island communities, including Bike Newport
AARP has announced that nine organizations across Rhode Island will receive 2026 Community Challenge grants, including Bike Newport, as part of a national effort to make communities more livable for people of all ages, especially older adults. The grants, totaling $143,000 in Rhode Island, are part of an $8.3 million commitment by AARP nationwide — […]
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Nine candidates enter Newport City Council at-large race as filing period closes
The filing period for Newport’s fall municipal elections closed Wednesday with nine candidates entered in the race for at-large seats on the Newport City Council, including Mayor Charles Holder, who is seeking re-election. Holder, who serves as council chair and mayor, which is chosen by all seven members of the council from among the four […]
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Charlie Holder Sr. Memorial race raises $32,000 for Newport County YMCA and MLK Community Center
A rainy start didn’t deter 357 participants from running and walking in the third annual Charlie Holder Sr. Memorial Race on Saturday, May 9, an event that raised $32,000 for two Newport County organizations. This year’s race added a new 10K alongside the 5K run/walk and virtual options. Again presented by BRS Building Company, the […]
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What Sold: A look at a dozen recent sales in Newport County (June 15 – 19)
Twelve properties changed hands across Newport County last week, highlighted by a few notable sales in Jamestown and Newport. The top sale belonged to 35 Battery Lane in Jamestown, which traded for $3,950,000, followed closely by 115 Washington Street in Newport at $2,670,000. While supply remains constrained and demand continues to support pricing, we are […]
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International Tennis Hall of Fame unveils Roger Federer exhibit ahead of August induction
The International Tennis Hall of Fame has unveiled new museum exhibits celebrating the achievements that have shaped tennis history, anchored by an installation honoring Roger Federer ahead of his induction this August. The new exhibits serve as a centerpiece of the lead-up to the 2026 Induction Celebration, which will welcome Federer and broadcaster and journalist […]
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McKee administration awards $9.5 million for affordable housing, including $4.5 million for a Newport project
Gov. Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Executive Office of Housing have announced $9.5 million in awards through the Housing 2030 Public Developer Program, including $4.5 million for a new affordable housing development in Newport. The bond-funded program is designed to help public housing authorities and their nonprofit affiliates develop and preserve affordable rental housing. […]