Newport Folk Festival opens with Hayley Williams, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Courtney Barnett and more
Day 1 of the sold-out 2026 Newport Folk Festival draws crowds for a packed Friday lineup
newportFILM and Newport Jazz Festival to present world premiere of documentary on pioneering photographer John Shearer
July 30 event at Rough Point pairs film debut with live performance by subject’s daughter
newportFILM raises over $375,000 at 16th anniversary summer benefit
Hundreds gathered at IYRS’s Restoration Hall last weekend for the organization’s largest annual fundraiser
Gansett Run Club bringing Ice Bucket Challenge back to Providence to benefit ALS Rhode Island
August 12 event at Narragansett Brewery pairs weekly run with community fundraiser
Dr. Michael Fine: Why it’s crazy we don’t have community paramedicine everywhere in Rhode Island
Community paramedical programs differ – but generally use one of two approaches.
Your Newport County weather forecast: 7 days on land and sea
Updated throughout the day with the latest from NOAA’s National Weather Service
Coggeshall Farm Museum takes visitors back to 1776 with new immersive program
“Voices of a Revolution” debuts August 1-2 in Bristol
MLK Community Center hosts free dinner and art workshop next week
Stoneacre-prepared meal on July 29 and Jamestown Arts Center poetry workshop on July 28 open to all Newport County residents
Seigler has first career 4-hit game to help the Red Sox beat the Blue Jays
Anthony Seigler led off with a homer and had his first four-hit game in the majors, Romy Gonzalez broke an eighth-inning tie with an RBI double and the Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-4 on Friday night.
Newport Public Schools names new Rogers High School principal, student services director
Superintendent Dr. Peter Sanchioni taps Robert Young and Sarah Kraeger for key leadership roles
Newport man dies after alleged drunk driver struck him in Memorial Boulevard crosswalk; DUI charge upgraded
John Miles, of Chapel Terrace, was airlifted to Rhode Island Hospital after the July 22 crash and died from his injuries; Jose Monterroso Villagran now faces DUI resulting in death
Jamestown Arts Center hosts Indonesian batik artists for illustrated talk and trunk show July 30
Agus Ismoyo and Nia Fliam will explore batik as philosophy and creative practice, followed by a meet-and-greet and sale of handmade textiles and wearable art
Women’s Resource Center raises more than $85,000 at Seaside Celebration, with 100 supporters gathering on Newport Harbor
Survivor voices and a $30,000 challenge match highlighted an evening co-hosted by Elizabeth Leatherman and Susan Sipprelle
Newport Police identify suspect, seek second individual in July 19 Park Holm double shooting
Tyquan Johnson, 19, is wanted on felony assault and firearms charges; police warn he is considered armed and dangerous
Newport NewWorks announces casts and directors for its second annual musical theater festival, August 2–16
Three original musicals — including a WWII codebreaker story and a mental health drama — will be developed and presented at the Casino Theatre
IYRS launches new Yacht Design program, training the next generation of designers on Newport’s working waterfront
Students will build skills in naval architecture, 3D modeling, and vessel systems while immersed in one of the world’s premier sailing and boatbuilding communities
Newport man arrested on DUI charges after striking mobility scooter rider in crosswalk on Memorial Boulevard
The victim was airlifted to Rhode Island Hospital in critical condition; investigators note the crosswalk’s safety warning devices were not activated at the time
Orioles halt Red Sox’s franchise record-tying 15 game win streak with 5-1 win to split twinbill
The Baltimore Orioles ended Boston’s franchise record-tying 15-game winning streak behind Kyle Bradish’s six innings of one-run ball, defeating the Red Sox 5-1 in the nightcap of a doubleheader on Wednesday.
Luka Gavran earns second straight clean sheet in Toronto’s scoreless draw with Revolution
Luka Gavran made four saves to help Toronto FC play Matt Turner and the New England Revolution to a scoreless draw on Wednesday night.
On the Ballot: Crowded field for Lieutenant Governor
Newport Councilman Xaykham Rexford Khamsyvoravong (Xay) is among five Democrats who are squaring off in September’s primary election for Lieutenant Governor.
Red Sox win 15th straight, matching longest in club history, with 6-3 victory over Orioles
The Boston Red Sox won their 15th straight game to match a club record for the longest winning streak in team history from 80 years ago, beating the Baltimore Orioles 6-3 in the opener of a split doubleheader on Wednesday afternoon.