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City & Government

City of Newport stepping up social distancing meastures at Easton’s Beach

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By City of Newport The City of Newport is advising beachgoers ahead of the Fourth of July weekend to...
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City & Government

Video & Recap: Governor Raimondo’s COVID-19 Briefing | July 1

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Governor Gina Raimondo and the Rhode Island Department of Health hosted a press briefing to provide an update on COVID-19 in Rhode...
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Tracking COVID-19: The latest local, national, and global data

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Positive Cases In Rhode Island
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Business

Newport International Boat Show cancelled

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Newport, RI - Newport Exhibition Group today confirmed with What's Up Newp that public guidance for COVID-19 has compelled the cancellation of...
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Entertainment & Music

Here’s the status of major Newport County events in 2020

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What's Up Newp has compiled the following list of major events that have been postponed or canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The latest: 2020 Election

2020 Election

Chris Semonelli announces candidacy for House District 72

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Middletown resident Chris Semonelli today shared the following announcement regarding his intent to run for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 72.
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2020 Election

Rachel Hussey running for Third Ward seat on Newport City Council

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Newport resident Rachel Hussey this evening announced her candidacy for the Third Ward Seat on Newport City Council. Hussey...
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2020 Election

Who’s running for office in Newport County? List of local and state candidates is here

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Newport, RI - The 2020 election season is officially underway, as candidates for local, statewide, and legislative seats begin to file their...
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2020 Election

Paul Marshall announces candidacy for Third Ward seat on Newport City Council

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Paul Marshall today announced his candidacy for Newport City Council Third Ward. Marshall provided the following statement to What's...
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2020 Election

Hugo DeAscentis announces candidacy for Newport City Council First Ward

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Newport, RI - Lifelong Newport resident Hugo DeAscentis today officially announced his candidacy for the First Ward seat on Newport City Council.
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NUWC Division Newport science advisor receives Meritorious Civilian Service Award

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Story by Public Affairs Office, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport  NEWPORT, R.I. — Robert L. Mushen, a science advisor...
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Today In History – July 3, 1969: Newport Jazz Fest Experiments With Rock Music

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The Newport Jazz Festival experimented with rock music for the first time on July 3, 1969. The festival's 1969 program was an experiment in fusing...
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City of Newport stepping up social distancing meastures at Easton’s Beach

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By City of Newport The City of Newport is advising beachgoers ahead of the Fourth of July weekend to...
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Governor Raimondo announces plan to expand home-based care options

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Providence, RI - Governor Gina Raimondo today announced a plan to expand home-based care options in Rhode Island as the state continues...
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Video & Recap: Governor Raimondo’s COVID-19 Briefing | July 1

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Governor Gina Raimondo and the Rhode Island Department of Health hosted a press briefing to provide an update on COVID-19 in Rhode...
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Tracking COVID-19: The latest local, national, and global data

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Positive Cases In Rhode Island
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The Latest: City & Government

City of Newport stepping up social distancing meastures at Easton’s Beach

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By City of Newport The City of Newport is advising beachgoers ahead of the Fourth of July weekend to...
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Governor Raimondo announces plan to expand home-based care options

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Providence, RI - Governor Gina Raimondo today announced a plan to expand home-based care options in Rhode Island as the state continues...
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Video & Recap: Governor Raimondo’s COVID-19 Briefing | July 1

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Governor Gina Raimondo and the Rhode Island Department of Health hosted a press briefing to provide an update on COVID-19 in Rhode...
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Chris Semonelli announces candidacy for House District 72

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Middletown resident Chris Semonelli today shared the following announcement regarding his intent to run for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 72.
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Visitors to Rhode Island from 20+ states will have to quarantine or be tested beginning Tuesday

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A new quarantine order for travelers from more than twenty states comes with the arrival of Phase 3 of Reopening RI on...
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Governor Raimondo announces Phase 3 of Reopening RI will begin on June 30th

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Governor Gina M. Raimondo and Nicole Alexander-Scott, MD, MPH, the Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) provided details today...
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Arts & Culture

Showcase Cinemas re-opening Friday, July 3

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By Showcase Cinemas Norwood, MA, - Showcase Cinemas, a world leader in the motion picture exhibition industry, announced today...
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Columns

Gerry Goldstein: A family not lost for words

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It’s at this time of year that Emma Lazarus, whose New Yorker parents maintained a summer home in Newport, gets a lot...
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Arts & Culture

What’s Up at the Movies: We Review “The Story of Fire Saga”

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One of the earliest scenes in Will Ferrell’s newest movie, Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga, encapsulates both its greatest...
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Brian C. Jones

Brian C. Jones: Let’s not change Rhode Island’s name, it’s a reminder of our key role in American slavery

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If ever there was a time to rip the words “Providence Plantations” from Rhode Island’s official name, this would seem to be...
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Arts & Culture

What’s Up at the Movies: We Review “Ella Fitzgerald: Just One Of Those Things”

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How did a young woman labeled an “ungovernable, shaggy street kid” become the “First Lady of Song?” A new...
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The Latest: People & Profiles

Newport County

WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Keith Stokes

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Keith Stokes, Vice President of the 1696 Heritage Group, will join us to discuss the recent effort to advance Black History for...
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Newport County

WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with RI Solidarity Fund

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Newport, RI - The Rhode Island Solidarity Fund has brought together 6 community-led relief efforts to offer a one-stop option for community...
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Newport County

WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Joe Louis Walker, Blues Hall of Fame inductee and four-time Blues Music Award winner

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Newport, RI - Joe Louis Walker, a Blues Hall of Fame inductee and four-time Blues Music Award winner who has a career...
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2020 Election

WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Henry ‘Rick’ Lombardi Jr.

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Middletown Town Councilor Henry ‘Rick’ Lombardi Jr. has announced his candidacy for Rhode Island House District 74 (Jamestown, Middletown).
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People & Profiles

WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Casby Harrison

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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Casby Harrison, Owner of Harrison Law Associates and former Deputy Legal Counsel to Governor Bruce Sundlun, will join...
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The Latest: Local Obituaries

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Obituary for Carolyn E. “Carol” Collins

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This obituary originally appeared on O'Neill Hayes Funeral Home. Carolyn Ellen Collins, 64 of Tiverton, RI passed away Monday,...
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Obituary for Ralph W. Perry

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This obituary originally appeared on O'Neill Hayes Funeral Home. Ralph W. Perry, 93, of Portsmouth, RI, died at home on...
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Obituary for Kathleen M. Viera Beaudoin

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This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Kathleen Viera Beaudoin, 65, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away at home,...
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Obituary for Ronald G. Corriveau

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This obituary originally appeared on O'Neill Hayes Funeral Home. Ronald Guy Corriveau, 64, of Newport died in his home...
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Obituary for George Francis O’Hara Jr.

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This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. George Francis O'Hara Jr., 94, of Newport, passed away on Sunday,...
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The Latest: Opinion

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NAACP Newport County Branch issues statement on passing of former Newport Mayor Paul Gaines

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We send our deepest sympathies to the family of the Hon. Paul l. Gaines, Sr. upon his recent passing.
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Op-Ed

Op-Ed: One has to wonder if the last-minute ruling by Middletown Town Council reflects incompetence or deliberate obstruction

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Submitted by Gregory M Huet, CAPT, USN (Ret.) In response to CESU President Richard Adams’ recent letter to the...
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Op-Ed

Obituary for Paul L Gaines

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This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Paul L. Gaines Sr. passed away at his home in Newport,...
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Op-Ed: The City of Newport and the rest of the state lost a true friend and champion when Paul L Gaines Sr. died

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While many of us enjoyed a personal friendship with the Hon. Paul L. Gaines, Sr., the whole City of Newport and the...
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Op-Ed: Middletown Town Council thwarts voter initiative

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Written and submitted by Citizens Exploring School Unification Citizens Exploring School Unification (CESU) was shocked and dismayed by the...
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The Latest: Dine & Drink

Dine & Drink: Restaurant news and a look at what to eat and drink this week

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Here’s the latest from the Newport County restaurant scene, enjoy! Have something that you’d like to see added here...
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Mission to close Newport location, expand in Middletown

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Newport, RI - The Mission Group today announced that they will have permanently closed their Mission location at 29 West Marlborough Street...
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Hammetts Hotel opens on Friday

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 Hammetts Hotel, Main Street Hospitality’s newest addition to its management portfolio, will open on Friday, June 26. Centrally located on America’s Cup...
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Brenton Hotel introduces new culinary leadership team

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Newport, RI Andy Ross, managing director of the Brenton Hotel, the new 57-room luxury boutique hotel on the harbor in Newport, RI, opening in July...
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Bar ‘Cino expanding in Washington Square

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Newport, RI - Just one year after opening, Newport Restaurant Group's Bar 'Cino is expanding in Washington Square. The...
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Newport Restaurant Group now offering delivery service from Bar ‘Cino, Smoke House, and Avivo

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Newport Restaurant Group today announced that three of their properties, Bar ‘Cino and Smoke House in Newport and Avvio in Cranston, have...
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The Latest: Sailing & Sports

Newport Polo to host Independence Cup on Saturday

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The Independence Cup will return this Saturday, July 4 at 5pm in the Newport International Polo Series, setting the stage for a friendly 6-chukker rivalry between political foes...
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CCRI Athletic Department names 45 student-athletes to its Honor Roll with 34 earning prestigious NJCAA Academic Honors

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Courtesy of CCRI Warwick, RI – The Community College of Rhode Island’s Athletic Department named 45 student-athletes to the...
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Newport Collegiate Baseball League launches

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By Michael Falcone, Commissioner Summertime normally calls for hitting the beach, having cookouts with friends and family, and enjoying...
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Newport Polo will host Davitt Classic on Saturday

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Portsmouth, RI - The Davitt Classic replaces USA vs. Argentina this Saturday, June 20 at 5pm in the Newport International Polo Series, to the pleasure of a loyal...
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Newport Polo opens 29th Season on schedule

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With a mere 48 hours remaining in the countdown to Opening Day, Newport Polo received the official go ahead that they and...
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Newport Polo gets state ok – to open on schedule

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This story was originally published at 7:02 pm on June 5th, it has been updated. The ponies will...
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