Preservation Society of Newport County to host job fair March 19
The event at 424 Bellevue Ave. runs from 3 to 6 p.m. with on-site interviews available
MLK Community Center to open food pantry in Newport’s North End this spring
The new satellite location at 120 Hillside Ave. will also host the Produce to the People program
Obituary: Beverly T. Mack
June 27, 1931 — March 8, 2026
Obituary: Dr. David William Brown
Dr. David William Brown, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on February 9, 2026, at 94, having lived a good, long life dedicated to education, agriculture, conservation and service.
Puddingstone Music kicks off spring concert series at Rough Point on April 15
The intimate evening of song and chamber music features soprano Katharine Dain, violist Caitlin Lynch and pianist Ieva Jokūbavičiūtė
Arts Around the Fire to welcome new Newport Classical executive director March 18
The free monthly networking event is open to the public at Sardella’s Restaurant
Forum Lodge to celebrate Irish and Italian heritage with Gaelic & Garlic dinner March 18
The annual event at Vasco da Gama Hall features corned beef, pasta, and more
Newport OUT brings Spring Break Drag Brunch to Stoneacre Brasserie on March 22
Tickets are $58 and include the show, a two-course prix fixe brunch, and a coffee and tea bar
Obituary: Daniel Joseph Shea
February 27, 1936 – March 5, 2026
Newport’s Lady Hibernians honor two women with joint award for 2026
Paula Silvia and Sandy Gallagher named co-Lady Hibernians of the Year for nearly a decade of service
Obituary: Jeremy Alan Plotkin
July 23, 1975 – February 27, 2026
Newport City Council sends stern message to McKee: No cruise ship fee hike
Newport city officials say Gov. Dan McKee never consulted them in crafting his plan to raise fees on visiting cruise ships, a move they say could put the city by the sea at a serious disadvantage compared to other regional ports competing for tourism dollars.
The Vanderbilt teams up with The Macallan for a weekend of whisky, classic cars, and fine dining
The two-day event March 27-28 includes private tastings, a tour of the Audrain Automobile Museum, and an intimate paired dinner
Helen Hames: Coming full circle – Rep. Carson and the power of words in aging
This disconnect between language in the written law and the way people actually experience aging today is something Rep. Lauren Carson, D-Newport has begun to question and act on.
Norman Bird Sanctuary kicks off spring with lineup of hikes, lectures, and family events
Programming runs through April, with summer camp registration opening April 6