Middletown High School graduates Class of 2026 at Gaudet Field
School marks commencement with student-led program, scholarship recognition and musical performances
Saunderstown man charged with boating under the influence after Jamestown crash
Police say 47-year-old’s vessel struck a moored boat off East Ferry, ejecting a passenger who was later recovered safely
Your Newport County weather forecast: 7 days on land and sea
Updated throughout the day with the latest from NOAA’s National Weather Service
Rafaela’s clutch single sends the Red Sox to a 6-3 victory over the Rangers
Ceddanne Rafaela’s two-run single snapped a tie in the seventh inning as the Boston Red Sox beat the Texas Rangers 6-3 on Saturday.
Rafaela powers Red Sox to 10-1 rout of Rangers as Gray shines on mound
Ceddanne Rafaela homered and had three RBIs, Sonny Gray allowed one run in six innings and the Boston Red Sox rolled to a 10-1 win over the Texas Rangers on Friday night.
On the Market: A busy weekend across Newport County (June 13-14)
Open houses remain one of the best ways to get a feel for neighborhoods, values, and what’s available.
Kids Count – a look at Newport County Communities
The child population of Newport County is decreasing more than double the rate of the state of Rhode Island, while elementary and high school students are generally outperforming the rest of the state on standard testing for reading and math.
Newport Polo’s 25th annual gala to benefit five youth-focused charities
Newport Polo’s 25th annual gala to benefit five youth-focused charities
Dr. Michael Fine: What’s crazy about sending a 102-year-old home from rehab on a Friday
This 102-year-old man’s situation is pretty common among elderly people, who eventually weaken with age.
Newport Classical Music Festival spotlights the piano in four July concerts
The summer festival’s piano showcase features Dmitry Shishkin, Michelle Cann, Janice Carissa, and the duo of Pavel Kolesnikov and Samson Tsoy at venues including The Breakers and Castle Hill Inn
Rogers High School celebrates Class of 2026 at Toppa Field graduation
Newport’s graduating seniors honored in evening ceremony featuring student speakers and a guest address on equity in education
Home of the Week: A thoughtfully reimagined cottage just off Broadway
As someone who also calls the off-Broadway neighborhood home, I’ve always believed it offers some of the best value and quality of life on Aquidneck Island.
Princess June Band wins 2026 LeRoy White ‘Soul & Conscience Award’
Newport County arts alliance honors Aquidneck Island ‘mystic folk’ trio with $5,000 prize
What Sold: A look at recent home sales across Newport County (June 1 – 5)
Last week, 23 properties changed hands across Newport County, highlighted by several significant transactions in Jamestown.
Tiverton softball repeats as D3 state champion, topping Rogers
Liliana Luis went the distance in the circle and Lucy Stearns drove in two as the Tigers beat the Vikings 5-2 at Rhode Island College on Sunday
Portsmouth repeats as D2 boys lacrosse champion with win over Westerly
A fourth-quarter defensive clamp-down and Luke Brandariz’s career-high four goals carried the Patriots to a 10-6 title win at Brown University on Saturday
Scituate caps perfect season with D4 boys lacrosse title over Rogers
Caden Gurjian’s four goals powered the Spartans past Rogers 15-4 in the Division 4 final at Brown University on Saturday
RI Voting Rights Act would prevent voter discrimination
WhatsUpNewp recently sat down with John Marion, executive director of Common Cause Rhode Island, to talk about the Voting Rights Act, campaign finances, ethics and more.
Tiverton High School graduates Class of 2026
Family, friends and faculty gathered Friday evening to send off the school’s newest alumni
Portsmouth High School celebrates Class of 2026 at commencement
Graduates, families and faculty gathered Friday evening as the school sent off its newest class of Patriots
On the Market: A look at every Open House across Newport County this weekend (June 6-7)
While inventory remains below historical norms, we’re continuing to see new listings come online across a variety of price points, giving buyers more options than they had just a few months ago.
Home of the Week: Single-level living at its best. 8 Wabasso Terrace, Middletown.
In a market where homes with land and room to grow are becoming increasingly difficult to find, 8 Wabasso Terrace in Middletown stands out as one of the most compelling value opportunities currently available on Aquidneck Island.
