The High Kings bring Rocky Road Tour to The JPT in July
Ireland’s leading folk group will perform at the historic Washington Square venue on Thursday, July 16, with tickets going on sale Friday, April 3
Newport International Boat Show sets dates for 55th annual event this September
The premier Northeast boat show returns to the Newport Yachting Center September 17-20, marking the show’s emerald anniversary
401Gives surpasses $1 million in just hours as Rhode Islanders rally behind local nonprofits
More than 3,700 donors gave to 602 organizations before 10 a.m. on the statewide day of giving
Obituary: Janet Elizabeth Audette Wolk-Bodemann
September 14, 1932 – March 20, 2026
Boston’s Joe Mazzulla has a strong case for Coach of the Year. Don’t tell him that
The NBA has started the process of lining up voters for postseason awards, and if form holds from recent years the ballots will be due shortly after the end of the regular season.
Messenger’s late goal lifts Tiverton past Rogers in girls lacrosse thriller, 8-7
Addaline Messenger scored three goals, including the game-winner with minutes to play, as the Tigers held off the Vikings in a back-and-forth battle Monday at Tiverton High School
Obituary: Eric Andrews
February 15, 1947 — March 26, 2026
Millions spent, doors still closed: Inside the stalled Newport Performing Arts Center
Eight years after construction stopped, the contractor who built the foundation breaks down what was done — and what’s left
Newport’s Opera House has been under renovation for 25 years. It’s still not open.
A WhatsUpNewp investigation into the Newport Performing Arts Center finds stalled construction, slowing donations, and unanswered questions
This Day in RI History: March 31, 2010, Record-breaking floods devastate the region
Floods closed many businesses for months
Your Newport County weather forecast: 7 days on land and sea
Updated throughout the day with the latest from NOAA’s National Weather Service
Obituary: Theodore Bierwirth
July 3, 1934 — March 27, 2026
Obituary: Joann Cohen
May 22, 1935 — March 25, 2026
McCullers shines with 7 strong innings and Altuve’s 2 homers power Astros past Red Sox 8-1
Lance McCullers Jr. pitched seven innings for the first time since 2022 and Jose Altuve hit two of Houston’s four home runs to help the Astros beat the Boston Red Sox 8-1 on Monday night.
Hawks surge past the Celtics 112-102, riding a big third quarter and a 13th straight home win
Okongwu (20 points, 10 rebounds) and Johnson each had double-doubles. It was Johnson’s (20 points, 12 rebounds) 45th of the season.
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Expecting a baby? South County Health has you covered with free classes
Newport sessions will be held on on April 11, May 2 and June 13.
Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day returns to Newport on April 14
The Thames Street scoop shop, which has served Newport for more than 35 years, is partnering with the Kiwanis Club of Newport for this year’s event
Providence’s Duncan Powell pleads not guilty to charges stemming from altercations involving woman
Providence basketball player Duncan Powell pleaded not guilty Monday to domestic assault and disorderly conduct charges stemming from a weekend altercation that started in Providence and continued in the suburb of Cranston.
Tiverton’s West Place Animal Sanctuary receives customized Land Rover Defender 130 after winning national award
The sanctuary, the only organization of its kind in the region, was chosen from more than 6,700 nonprofit nominations and 375,000 votes cast
Boys Town New England names Marcy Shyllon as executive director
Shyllon, who has worked with the organization since 2006, steps into the permanent role after serving as interim executive director since September
Obituary: Diana Vieira
January 31, 1950 — March 23, 2026
Obituary: Kenneth Byam
January 3, 1938 — March 22, 2026
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