Conexión Latina Newport receives Rhode Island Foundation’s Community Leadership Award
Newport nonprofit honored for its work connecting Aquidneck Island’s Latino community to schools, healthcare and civic life
McKee narrows gap but still trails Foulkes by 15 points in new WPRI poll
Washington Bridge rebuild drags down incumbent governor while voters have doubts about former CVS executive’s handling of opioid crisis
Bermuda Race organizers to review scoring system after error report
Investigation attributes the June mistake to a procedural lapse and a software defect; committee will examine whether forecast-based scoring is worth its complexity
Newport projects among 10 statewide Rhody Award winners for historic preservation
Castle Hill Inn’s fire restoration, a lead paint guide adopted statewide, and a Salve Regina preservation officer all honored
Savannah Bananas at Gillette this weekend, with a $20 train from Providence Saturday
MBTA running a special event train from Providence for the Aug. 29 game; prepaid parking required both nights
Your Newport County weather forecast: 7 days on land and sea
Updated throughout the day with the latest from NOAA’s National Weather Service
Home of the Week: 481 Oliphant Lane offers space, location and rental potential in Middletown
New to the market today, this five-bedroom, two-bath Colonial sits on a half-acre lot in one of the more convenient locations on Aquidneck Island.
On This Day in Newport History: Van Johnson, Actor and Dancer, Was Born in Newport on August 25, 1916
Johnson became a popular Hollywood star in MGM movies during the World War II years with such films as Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo, A Guy Named Joe and The Human Comedy.
Anthony Seigler hits go-ahead triple in 9th and Red Sox beat Marlins 4-2
Anthony Seigler hit a go-ahead triple in the ninth inning, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Miami Marlins 4-2 on Monday night.
What Sold: 21 Newport County homes close as the late-summer real estate market takes shape (Aug. 17 – 21)
Newport accounted for a significant share of the week’s activity, including several sales above $1 million and three transactions that surpassed $2.8 million.
Texans acquire WR Kayshon Boutte from Patriots to fill void after Jayden Higgins’ injury
The Houston Texans acquired wide receiver Kayshon Boutte from the New England Patriots on Monday.
Newport Mansions offering free admission to county residents in September and November
Five properties open free Sept. 12-13, including the “Revolution Reimagined” exhibition at Rosecliff; The Breakers and Marble House free Nov. 14-15
Tickets still available for Bike Newport’s 10-Spot Ride this Saturday
Riders visit secret locations across the city before converging on a new final stop for a set by Leaving Irene with guitarist Danny Kortchmar
RIDOT shifting traffic on South County Trail bridge over Route 4 in East Greenwich
Lanes move to the rebuilt northbound side Friday night; a two-lane configuration becomes permanent
MLK Community Center collecting adult clothing donations through Sunday
Giveaway for Newport County residents follows Aug. 31 at the center; only new shoes accepted
Newport Sings opens fall enrollment for teen and adult choruses
Two programs, both free or sliding scale with no audition; rehearsals begin the week of Sept. 21
Sogard’s solo homer starts Red Sox rally in 5-4 win over Giants
The Sox finished their homestand 5-1. They are 7-3 since a five-game skid that matched their season high.
Tommy DeVito throws TD pass, Ja’Quinden Jackson taken off in ambulance as Patriots beat Eagles 24-21
Patriots backup Tommy DeVito tossed a 69-yard touchdown pass to Kyle Williams and New England beat Philadelphia 24-21 on Saturday night
Tiverton Public Library’s September lineup: silent film, author visits and a book club at a cat café
Free adult programs run all month, from tech classes to crochet; several require registration
Today In Newport History: August 22, 1762 – Ann Franklin Takes Over Newport Mercury, Becomes First Female Editor in U.S.
Ann (Smith) Franklin became the sole editor and publisher of the Newport Mercury on August 22nd, 1762, making her the first female editor in the United States.
Willson Contreras hits 3-run homer, Red Sox outlast Giants 6-4 in Rafael Devers’ return to Fenway
Willson Contreras hit a three-run home run and the Boston Red Sox held off the San Francisco Giants 6-4 on Friday night in the return of Rafael Devers to Fenway Park.