Salve Regina, Tennis Hall of Fame upgrade historic Casino Theatre with $710,000 in improvements
New sound, lighting and technology updates modernize the 144-year-old Newport venue; a dedicated theater manager has also been hired
Letter to the Editor: Our fifth graders deserve better. The time to act Is now
By Beth Cullen, Newport School Committee Member
Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day returns to Newport on April 14
The Thames Street scoop shop, which has served Newport for more than 35 years, is partnering with the Kiwanis Club of Newport for this year’s event
Crucial vote slated on proposed Chariho school bond
Recent resignations from the Chariho Regional School board may be jeopardizing a potential vote this fall for a bond issue that would lead to the replacement of three ageing elementary schools.
Your Newport County weather forecast: 7 days on land and sea
Updated throughout the day with the latest from NOAA’s National Weather Service
Celtics’ reserves beat Orlando 113-108, send Magic into a play-in game against the 76ers
Baylor Scheierman scored a career-high 30 points, Luka Garza added 27, including a key 3-pointer with 31.6 seconds left, and the Boston Celtics’ reserves defeated Orlando 113-108 on Sunday night, sending the Magic into a road play-in tournament game.
Contreras and Story each get 4 hits to help the Red Sox beat the Cardinals 9-3
Willson Contreras homered against his former team and matched a career high with four hits, leading the Boston Red Sox past the St. Louis Cardinals 9-3 on Sunday.
Willson Contreras has 3 RBIs against former team to back Ranger Suárez as Red Sox top Cardinals 7-1
Willson Contreras drove in three runs against his former team, Ranger Suárez pitched six scoreless innings and the Boston Red Sox set a season high for runs with a 7-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday night.
Emil Lilleberg scores late as Lightning beat Bruins 2-1; Boston clinches playoff spot later
Emil Lilleberg scored on a rebound with 95 seconds left to help the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 on Saturday, snapping a three-game losing streak.
More than a building: Inside the next chapter of Newport’s Boys & Girls Clubs
New CEO Kelley Coen visualizes and helps architect a bold future
for local kids and teens
Obituary: Sheila Anne Chenard
November 8, 1938 – April 3, 2026
Celtics miss breaking NBA 3-point record, but lock up East’s No. 2 playoff seed
The Boston Celtics flirted with a piece of NBA history in Friday night’s 144-118 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.
Dustin May throws 6 strong innings, Cardinals beat Red Sox 3-2 in series opener
Dustin May pitched six strong innings, Ramón Urías hit a double and scored twice, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Friday night in the opener of a three-game series.
Developer of Massachusetts offshore wind farm sues to stop turbine manufacturer from walking away
The developer of a major Massachusetts offshore wind farm is suing its turbine manufacturer seeking to force it to stay with the project.
Rhode Island’s indie bookstore passport program returns, sending readers on a statewide literary road trip
Starting April 18, participants have nine days to visit all 20 participating stores for a chance at $500 in gift certificates
Newport Art Museum hosts artist panel tied to ‘Springboard’ exhibition April 16
Juror Julie Keyes will moderate a conversation with four exhibiting artists touching on what it means to be a professional, the current culture of the arts, and more
EPA honors Rhode Island drinking water project among nation’s best
A consolidation effort connecting a Scituate senior housing community to a school water system earned one of five standout recognitions in the agency’s 2026 AQUARIUS program
Newport Prevention Coalition and police to host DEA Drug Take Back Day on April 25 at the Salvation Army
For the first time in Newport, sharps and needles will be accepted alongside unwanted prescription medications
Rhode Island Spirits and Save The Bay launch new gin made with botanicals foraged from Narragansett Bay’s shoreline
Rhodium’s Save The Bay Gin features bay laurel, beach plums and saltbush, with $5 from every bottle supporting bay restoration
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