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
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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
MLK Community Center opens North End Food Pantry to expand food access in Newport
The satellite location at 120 Hillside Ave. brings the center’s food pantry and weekly fresh produce program closer to North End residents
MLK Community Center to host free Juneteenth 3-on-3 basketball tournament and barbecue June 19
The second annual youth event, sponsored by People’s Credit Union, is open to teams of fifth through 12th graders, with registration required
$6.5 million Jamestown waterfront home sale marks highest in town this year
‘Bridge View,’ a 6,000-square-foot residence on Coulter Street with views of Narragansett Bay and the Newport and Mount Hope bridges, was sold by Bob Bailey of Lila Delman Compass to a buyer represented by Alexandra Thursby of Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty
Congressman Amo, school superintendent to join welcome for Saturday’s Elliot’s Ride for Everyone
Newport’s Ocean Drive closes to cars and opens to people from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, with a welcome ceremony at 8:45 a.m. in front of Rogers High School
Brito’s ‘Incognito’ takes top honors at fourth annual Rhody Regatta, which benefits Meals on Wheels
The 18-mile race around Conanicut Island was postponed a day due to high winds, and fundraising continues through the June 7 awards ceremony
Pete Alonso homers and Shane Baz works 7 innings as Orioles beat Red Sox 4-2
Pete Alonso hit a two-run homer and Shane Baz pitched seven solid innings as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Tuesday night.
A.J. Brown in ‘awe’ to join childhood favorite Patriots, declines to discuss end of time with Eagles
A.J. Brown got his wish for a fresh start when he was traded by the Philadelphia Eagles to the New England Patriots.
Gov. McKee signs proclamation recognizing June as Pride Month in Rhode Island
The State House will be illuminated in Pride colors and the Pride progress flag will fly, the governor’s office said
Newport Classical to present free children’s concert featuring ‘Peter and the Wolf’ on Aug. 15
The wind players of New York-based ensemble Frisson will perform Prokofiev’s classic and other family-friendly works at the Newport County YMCA
Edward King House Senior Center to honor 2026 ‘Champions for Seniors’ at June 17 luncheon
The annual Mayor’s Luncheon at the Wyndham Newport Hotel will recognize volunteers, community partners and a longtime board chair for their work with older adults in Newport County
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