Jane Pickens Theater unveils summer concert lineup, headlined by Rolling Thunder Revue tribute
Avi Jacob stars as Bob Dylan in a 50th-anniversary tribute July 21, part of a summer slate that also includes Rolling Stones and blues-rock acts
On the Market: Father’s Day Weekend. A look at Open Houses Across Newport County (June 20-21)
Father’s Day weekend brings a packed Saturday schedule and a lighter Sunday lineup, though there are still enough homes open on Sunday that you can count them on both hands.
Newport Classical Music Festival to present four special chamber concerts at The Breakers and Blithewold
Festival highlights include the GRAMMY-winning Parker Quartet, the Cerus Saxophone Quartet and a return by Trio Karénine, July 5-12
Grand prix ocean racer Lucky joins growing fleet for 21st Ida Lewis Distance Race
The 88-foot Transpac line-honors winner headlines an 18-boat field for the 24-hour offshore challenge, set to start Aug. 14 off Fort Adams
54th Newport Bermuda Race celebrates centennial of organizing partnership
The ‘Thrash to the Onion Patch’ sets sail Friday, marking 100 years of collaboration between the Cruising Club of America and the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club
RIDOH recommends reopening swimming at Easton’s Beach in Newport
State health officials say bacteria counts have returned to safe levels at the Newport and Coventry beaches
After a misplayed foul pop, Valenzuela hits go-ahead double in Blue Jays’ 4-3 win over Red Sox
Brandon Valenzuela hit a go-ahead RBI double off Aroldis Chapman with two outs in the ninth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays completed a three-game sweep of the Boston Red Sox with a 4-3 win Thursday.
Rhode Island election agencies announce first graduates of certification program
Sixty-seven local election officials, including several from Newport County, earn ETAC certifications ahead of the midterm elections
Norman Bird Sanctuary and Salve Regina expand conservation partnership, launch Kiernan Scholars Program
New five-week field research program places Salve undergraduates at the Middletown sanctuary, supported by a four-year grant from the Eaddo and Peter Kiernan Foundation
Preserve Rhode Island awards $105,000 in historic preservation grants, including four in Newport
Statewide program funds repairs at 13 historic sites, with local awards for the Wanton Lyman Hazard House, The Elms, the Vernon House and the Redwood Library
Newport Airport Day returns June 28 with aircraft displays, helicopter rides and family fun
Free community aviation event at Newport State Airport features static displays, flight experiences and food trucks
Comic – Sour Grapes: Rumbles
“SOUR GRAPES”; a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a problematic and troubled world.
Newport City Council to weigh flood grants, tax rate and tourism commission June 24
Wednesday’s agenda includes two large FEMA grant requests, a non-owner-occupied tax rate adjustment and a slate of summer event approvals
Gerry Goldstein: ChatGPT gets something off its chest
In our era when many worry that Artificial Intelligence is gobbling up jobs, it’s instructive to remember John Henry – and I don’t mean the one who owns the Red Sox and the Boston Globe.
Middletown High School graduates Class of 2026 at Gaudet Field
School marks commencement with student-led program, scholarship recognition and musical performances
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.
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.
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.
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