Foulkes defeats Rhode Island’s Gov. McKee. He’s the first governor in 8 years to lose a primary
McKee’s defeat ends his bid for a second full term and marks the first time in more than 30 years that a sitting Rhode Island governor has been beaten in a primary.
Ahern wins Democratic primary for attorney general as Newport backs Hoffmann
Newport-born former prosecutor carried Newport and Jamestown but lost statewide by about 3,700 votes
Neto hits 3-run HR over Green Monster as Angels beat Red Sox 6-4 to take series
Winning for just the fourth time in 15 games, Los Angeles captured its first road series since taking two of three from Houston on Aug. 18-20.
Foulkes wins Democratic gubernatorial primary, marking historic loss for McKee
Incumbent is first to lose reelection bid in Rhode Island since 1994
A landslide victory and a potential new chapter for Rhode Island’s capital city
State Rep. David Morales topples Providence Mayor Brett Smiley in Democratic primary
Khamsyvoravong carries Newport by a wide margin but loses lieutenant governor primary to Matos
Newport City Councilor takes 59% at home and 40% in Jamestown; Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos wins statewide with 37% in a five-way race
Euer holds off Lima in Newport’s only contested legislative primary
Senate District 13 incumbent wins both Newport and Jamestown; Lima loses the seat but tops the Newport ballot for the district committee
US Sen. Jack Reed secures easy victory for Democratic nomination in bid for sixth term
U.S. Sen. Jack Reed on Wednesday secured the Democratic nomination to pursue a sixth term in office, defeating two long-shot progressive challengers in Rhode Island’s primary.
“Return to Camelot” marks 73 years since the Kennedy wedding at St. Mary’s
One presentation only this year, at noon Saturday, with organ music from the 1953 ceremony and a tour of the pew the couple used
Naval War College Foundation to honor former Chief of Navy Reserve John Mustin
The retired vice admiral, from a family that has served since 1896, receives the Sentinel of the Sea Award at a New York gala Nov. 5
Buster Keaton’s “The Cameraman” screens with live piano at Tiverton library
Free program Sept. 23 pairs the 1928 silent comedy with accompaniment by Richard Hughes
FabNewport opens a free year-round school for 14 students
Endless Summer is registered with the state as a private school and runs weekdays across Newport County rather than in a single classroom
The Boat House closing Oct. 3 for a winter of renovations
The Tiverton restaurant reopens in late spring with a new outdoor bar on the north patio and a refreshed dining room
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Reid Detmers strikes out 9 as Angels beat Red Sox 6-1, ending Boston’s streak
The Angels outhit Boston 15-4 and won for the just the third time in their last 15 games.
Japan-America Friendship Festival returns to Touro Park on Oct. 17
The free daylong event marks Newport’s sister city ties with Shimoda and adds a history tent this year
Letter: Resident engagement is not an obstacle to good government
By Steph Smyth, Newport City Councilor At-Large
Preservation Society names Nick Kepley communications manager
He comes from Jacob’s Pillow, and before that ran marketing for Asheville’s tourism agency
Newport Art Museum names Emily Manocchio director of advancement
She comes from Newport Hospital, where she led a $2.6 million campaign for the state’s first da Vinci 5 surgical robot
Patriots make Christian Gonzalez the NFL’s highest-paid cornerback, AP sources say
New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez has the long-term job security he’s been seeking all offseason.
Sail for Pride marks 25 years with a race around Conanicut Island on Sept. 26
The regatta that drew 180 boats three weeks after 9/11 has raised more than $1 million since; this year’s proceeds go to Folds of Honor, Tunnel to Towers and Warrior Sailing
Carson to present Point flooding survey results at neighborhood meeting Sept. 15
More than 40% of respondents reported flooding in the past five years, and only about a third carry flood insurance, according to the state representative