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
Your Newport County weather forecast: 7 days on land and sea
Updated throughout the day with the latest from NOAA’s National Weather Service
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
Portsmouth Democrats back Foulkes over McKee, support Reed and Amo for federal delegation
The town committee voted to instruct its chair to support a challenger over a sitting Democratic governor, citing East Bay frustration with the Washington Bridge and the state Department of Transportation
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.
Newport School Committee to vote Thursday on interim superintendent as regionalization timeline slips
The committee structured the appointment as a one-year interim in anticipation of a Newport-Middletown merger that now appears unlikely before 2027, raising questions about the path to a permanent hire
Aquidneck Island Land Trust to host June 9 talk on island-wide climate resilience
Paige Myatt and Glennie LeBaron of Aquidneck Resilience will discuss how Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth and Naval Station Newport are working together on a Climate Resilience Plan
Abreu has a two-run homer and 3 RBIs, Tolle pitches 6 scoreless innings and Red Sox beat Orioles 8-1
Wilyer Abreu hit a two-run homer and drove in three runs, Payton Tolle pitched six scoreless innings and the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-1 on Wednesday.
MLK Community Center announces lineup for ‘Live from the Loading Dock — Parkside’ summer concert series
The free concert series returns June 17 with four monthly Wednesday performances at the Pocket Park in Newport, sponsored by Teri Degnan Real Estate & Consulting
People’s Credit Union donates $5,000 to Good Dad Gang charity golf tournament
The Middletown-based credit union is lead sponsor of the July 28 tournament at Fall River Country Club, which supports the nonprofit’s annual backpack giveaway
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