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.
Your Newport County weather forecast: 7 days on land and sea
Updated throughout the day with the latest from NOAA’s National Weather Service
Contreras homers and drives in 3 to lead Red Sox to 5-3 win over Yankees
Willson Conteras homered and drove in three runs on Friday night to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 5-3 victory over the New York Yankees, who put Aaron Judge on the injured list with a stress fracture in his right rib.
State History Center bond clears Rhode Island House in FY2027 budget
Secretary of State Gregg Amore praised inclusion of the $45 million borrowing question, which would still need voter approval in November, as a step toward a permanent home for the state’s historic documents
House approves $15.2B FY27 budget with marquee acquisition: millionaire’s tax
Record spending plan made possible by current year surplus and a new hike on top earners
Rhode Island issues air quality alert for Saturday
Ground-level ozone is expected to reach unhealthy levels for sensitive groups statewide, with peak concentrations from early afternoon into the evening
R.I. House approves Carson bill to create permanent commission on aging and statewide multisector plan
The Newport Democrat says Rhode Island has more residents over 65 than under 18, and the commission would spend 18 months developing a comprehensive plan covering housing, transportation, healthcare and other priorities
Newport School Committee names Dr. Peter Sanchioni interim superintendent
The veteran Rhode Island and Massachusetts administrator will succeed Colleen Burns Jermain, who steps down June 30, as the district faces a projected multimillion-dollar deficit
Newport City Council agenda for June 10 includes proposals on hotels, housing and tree preservation
Wednesday’s meeting also takes up special event licenses for the Newport Pride Festival and Newport Air Show, a continued resolution on a Castle Hill Inn aquaculture application, and a city manager presentation on solar at school facilities
Movies and TV shows casting in Rhode Island
Backstage compiled a list of projects casting right now in Rhode Island and nationwide, and which roles they’re looking to fill.
R.I. Senate passes pair of DiPalma bills on dementia services and pension revocation for sex crimes
One measure would create a dementia services coordinator within the state Department of Health; another would let the State Retirement Board strip pensions from public employees convicted of job-related felony sex crimes
Letter to the Editor: Restore daffodils this fall destroyed during bridge ramp construction
Their removal left a striking visual void at one of the city’s most visible and critical public spaces.
Newport Gulls’ home opener set for June 5 at Cardines Field as team begins 25th season
The collegiate summer team hosts the Upper Valley Nighthawks, with the first 1,000 fans receiving a free magnet schedule
Rosalind Weir to receive Arts & Cultural Alliance’s 2026 Dominique Award
The honor recognizes Weir’s role, with her late husband Jim Weir, in developing Tiverton Four Corners into a center for artists, craftsmen and visitors
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