With sadness and gratitude, we share the passing of Richard Kissell on May 11, 2025, at age 82. Born February 20, 1943, in Bayonne, New Jersey, Richard was a man who led with laughter and kindness. He loved deeply and expressed it in quiet, joyful ways-his face lit up whenever he saw his devoted wife, […]
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Portsmouth Police make multiple DUI arrests over weekend
Portsmouth police are stepping up their efforts to combat drunk driving, with several arrests made during a recent weekend enforcement push. From May 9-11, 2025, officers patrolled the town and responded to calls, resulting in four DUI charges and one arrest for public drinking. On May 11, Christina Santos, 27, from Fall River, Mass., was […]
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RI Supreme Court Justice to discuss advancing civil rights in state courts during an event at The JPT
The League of Women Voters of Newport County is set to host Rhode Island Supreme Court Justice Melissa A. Long for a discussion on advancing civil rights in the state’s courts. The event, “Justice for All: Advancing Civil Rights in Rhode Island’s Courts,” is scheduled for May 20, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at the Jane […]
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Obituary: David Jacobs
David Jacobs, 73, of Bristol, RI and Charlestown, MA passed away peacefully at home on May 12, 2025 after an 8-year battle with cancer. Born in Brooklyn, NY, David was the son of the late Bernard Jacobs and the late Selma [Monoson] Jacobs. He grew up in Bayshore then East Islip on Long Island before […]
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What Sold: A look at 13 recent sales across Newport County (May 5-9)
As the weather continues to warm up, so does the Newport County real estate market. We’re seeing more homes come to market than we’ve seen in months, which is typical for this time of year but that doesn’t mean the landscape has shifted away from being a seller’s market. If anything, low inventory and strong […]
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Newport County teens recognized as Rhode Island’s future leaders
Three Newport County students were among those honored at the Young Leader Awards ceremony at the Rhode Island State House on May 9, 2025. General Treasurer James A. Diossa hosted the event, recognizing outstanding high school juniors’ academic success, community involvement, and entrepreneurial spirit. The local winners include Kira Pearson from Rogers High School in […]
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Salve Regina tabbed No. 1 Seed in Penn State Harrisburg Regional
The Salve Regina University baseball team is headed to Pennsylvania after earning its 10th trip to the NCAA Division III Championships. The 10th-ranked Seahawks will take on Little East Conference champions Keene State College in their first game of the regional, while host and 19th-ranked Penn State Harrisburg matches up with The College of New […]
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DEM ramping up patrols and education during National Safe Boating Week
Environmental Police Officers from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are teaming up with boating safety advocates across the U.S. and Canada to promote safe, responsible boating and encourage life jacket use during National Safe Boating Week, taking place May 17-23. Throughout the week, DEM’s Division of Law Enforcement (DLE) will increase water patrols, conduct additional […]
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Senator Euer introduces bill to protect ratepayers from rising costs related to utility company spending
Senator Dawn Euer has introduced legislation to limit which public utility company costs are born by ratepayers and to cap increases to their capital spending plans. “This bill sets down in law a list of costs to utilities that should not be passed on to the ratepayers,” said Senator Euer (D-District 13, Newport, Jamestown). “Some of these […]
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As US doubles down on fossil fuels, communities will have to adapt to the consequences − yet climate adaptation funding is on the chopping block
Bethany Bradley, UMass Amherst; Jia Hu, University of Arizona, and Meade Krosby, University of Washington It’s no secret that warming temperatures, wildfires and flash floods are increasingly affecting lives across the United States. With the U.S. government now planning to ramp up fossil fuel use, the risks of these events are likely to become even […]
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Newport Police K-9 Bo to be officially sworn in as member of police department on Wednesday
Newport’s police force recently got a new four-legged member, and the public is invited to witness the official ceremony. K-9 Bo will officially be sworn in to the Newport Police Department on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 6 p.m. The swearing-in will take place in the Newport City Hall chambers. Lt. Joseph C. Carroll, who […]
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Things to do this week and weekend in Newport: May 12 – 18
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport County, Rhode Island, this week and weekend. Are you organizing an event? Submit events to our community calendar. Community Calendar More Events | Submit Your Event | Promote Your Event
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Morning Notes: Newport’s Bike to Work Day set for Friday
Good Monday morning, Newport! Here’s our daily rundown of what’s happening out there today, plus all that you need to know; enjoy! Weather Forecast Today: Sunny, with a high near 62 degrees. Light and variable wind becoming south 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52 degrees. Southwest […]
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Salve Regina Baseball crowned NEWMAC Champions
10th-ranked and top-seeded Salve Regina University baseball swept three games in the 2025 NEWMAC Championships with the final coming against third-seeded MIT, 6-5, as graduate student Tyler Petrosino delivered a walk-off single to left center with the bases loaded to plate Shane Williams, who had opened the bottom of the tenth tripling to center, with the winning run. […]
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Morning Notes: Newport rolls out the red carpet for mom
Good Sunday morning, Newport! Here’s our daily rundown of what’s happening out there today, plus all that you need to know; enjoy! Weather Forecast Today: Sunny, with a high near 68. Northwest wind 7 to 13 mph. Tonight: Clear, with a low around 45. North wind 5 to 8 mph. Marine Forecast Today: W wind […]
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Rogers Unified Basketball clinches third straight championship
Rogers Unified Basketball has done it again, securing their third Division 1 championship in a row with a thrilling 28-26 win over Woonsocket on Saturday (May 10). The championship game was a close contest from start to finish, with both teams trading leads throughout. Wayne Perry set the tone early, sinking a spectacular three-pointer from […]
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Spring Visitors Weekend at West Place Animal Sanctuary shows off the nonprofit’s old and new friends
West Place Animal Sanctuary is gearing up for their first public visitors weekend of the year: Spring Visitors Weekend. The nonprofit is opening their doors to the public on May 31st and June 1st from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to raise funds for their wards and to showcase their ongoing efforts to provide a […]
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Ida Lewis, “America’s Bravest Woman,” to be honored in Newport ceremony
On May 24, the Newport Historical Society is teaming up with the U.S. Coast Guard and other groups to honor Ida Lewis, a legendary lighthouse keeper, at a graveside ceremony. The event takes place at the Common Burying Ground on Farewell Street, celebrating Lewis’s life and her 50-plus years of service at Light Station Lime […]
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Obituary: Dr. George M. Walsh
Dr. George M. Walsh, 86, of Quincy, MA, Savannah, GA, and Portsmouth, RI, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025. He was the husband of the late Dianne F. “Dee” (Lillie) Walsh his first wife and the late Pamela Quinlan Mateu his second wife. Born June 30, 1938, in Bayonne, New Jersey he was the […]
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Morning Notes: Newport leads age-friendly movement in Rhode Island
Good Saturday morning, Newport! Here’s our daily rundown of what’s happening out there today, plus all that you need to know; enjoy! Weather Forecast Today: A slight chance of showers between 10 am and noon. Patchy fog before 11 am. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Northwest wind 9 […]
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Fifth Annual Newport Live Summer Series returns to Norman Bird Sanctuary
Newport Live and Norman Bird Sanctuary are teaming up again for their fifth annual Summer Series, showcasing talented singer-songwriters Laura Cantrell, Jeffrey Foucault, and Leslie Mendelson. The outdoor concerts will happen at the Norman Bird Sanctuary in Middletown, Rhode Island. Laura Cantrell opens the series on June 20, with Jeffrey Foucault performing on July 18, […]
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15 states sue over Trump’s move to fast-track oil and gas projects via his ‘energy emergency’ order
By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press A coalition of 15 states is suing over President Donald Trump’s efforts to fast-track energy-related projects, saying the administration is bypassing environmental protection laws and threatening endangered species, critical habitat and cultural resources. Trump issued an executive order declaring a “national energy emergency ” on the first day of his presidency. The order urges […]
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Letter to the Editor: Middletown taxpayers deserve respect, not reprimands
The following Letter to the Editor was submitted by Jo-Ann Thornton in response to this Letter to the Editor that was recently submitted by Barbara A. VonVillas, Middletown Town Councilor. This is the second time that Councilor VonVillas has scolded the residents/taxpayers of Middletown, like we were naughty children, misbehaved students, or underperforming employees. In […]
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Gerry Goldstein: Holiday time, for short stanzas that rhyme
A limerick is funny, but terse, A short and succinct piece of verse. In only five lines The humor it mines Runs from ribald to bawdy to worse. So there you have my home-made contribution to one of the least known May holidays, which arrives each year on the 12th: National Limerick Day. The date […]
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Helen Hames: More than music, a CHIME to open hearts
One recent afternoon, a little-known musical debut occurred at The Edward King House Senior Center in Newport. It featured a new maestro of sorts and a most unusual orchestra–made up of a human keyboard, if you will. The conductor, 25-year-old Lauren Ceres of Newport, made her debut as an apprentice to Heidi List Murphy, founder […]