Sen. DiPalma releases parent survey to support students during extended school absences
Survey targets families of students who missed 10 or more consecutive school days due to medical or social-emotional needs
Portsmouth Middle School girls basketball captures state championship with 51-40 win over Gallagher
Simone Orr scored 15 points to lead four Portsmouth players in double figures in Thursday’s title game at La Salle Academy
Obituary: Larry E. Ryan
February 16, 1938 – February 4, 2026
Obituary: Audrey Denton
May 7, 1944 – February 6, 2026
38th Annual Newport Winter Festival returns February 13-22 with new WienerFest competition
Ten days of music, culinary competitions, and family fun highlight New England’s largest winter festival
7-Day Weather forecast for Newport County
Here’s what’s on tap for weather this week and weekend.
Snow Report: Mountain Conditions at New England Ski Resorts
A look at how much snow has fallen and how conditions are at ski resorts across New England.
‘Love Story’ revisits JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette. It’s stirred some backlash
The new FX and Hulu series premiering Thursday, “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette,” attempts to fill in the gaps and chronicle their life together. It details a meet cute at a party and culminates in the deaths of the couple and Bessette’s sister Lauren Bessette on July 16, 1999, when a small plane piloted by Kennedy crashed into the Atlantic Ocean off Rhode Island.
An open letter to the community from the employee-owners of the Castle Hill Inn
By the employee-owners of Castle Hill Inn
Nate Smith named new artistic director of the Newport Jazz Festival
The two-time Grammy winner and drummer succeeds Christian McBride, who held the role for a decade.
Middletown library to host talk on Black history of Aquidneck Island ahead of new center’s opening
Dr. Akeia de Barros Gomes will preview exhibitions from the Newport Historical Society’s new Center for Black History, set to open in June.
Obituary: Elizabeth Ann Sawyer
October 15, 1962 – February 9, 2026
Ragged Island Brewing Co. to host third annual music festival in Portsmouth this June
Two-day event features Ripe, Black Uhuru, Shwayze and more on the farm
Clark scores 31, Seton Hall beats Providence 87-80
Adam Clark’s 31 points led Seton Hall over Providence 87-80 on Wednesday night.
Celtics beat injury-riddled Bulls 124-105 as Vucevic scores 19 against his former team
Payton Pritchard scored 26 points and the Boston Celtics rolled past the Chicago Bulls 124-105 on Wednesday night in the final game for both teams before the All-Star break.
Tennis Hall of Fame: Federer induction ceremony, watch party sell out in 2 minutes
The International Tennis Hall of Fame said on Wednesday that Roger Federer’s induction ceremony sold out in two minutes — even after the Hall added thousands more tickets for an outdoor watch party.
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Rogers High School principal placed on leave following independent investigation
Report finds systemic failures in communication, supervision; incident occurred Oct. 17
St. George’s School completes $26 million renovation of historic dormitory in Middletown
The project transforms the Arden-Diman-Eccles Dormitory into a community hub for both boarding and day students.
401Gives returns March 31 with goal of topping $5 million; more than 300 nonprofits already registered
The early bird registration rate ends Friday.
URI students seeking public input on sustainable design solutions for Easton’s Pond area
A community workshop is set for Feb. 18 at Middletown Town Hall.
Rhode Island lands 8 winners in Forbes Travel Guide’s 2026 Star Awards, including new Five-Star for Aurelia at Castle Hill
The recognition comes as the restaurant and inn work toward reopening after a fire on Feb. 5.
Home of the week: 11 Barton Lane, a 4 bedroom 2.5 bathroom Raised Ranch under $700,000 in Middletown
When you factor in size, condition, location, and potential, 11 Barton Lane stands out as, in my opinion, the best value for your dollar.
Just My Opinion: What is the United States of America?
We are the land of opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs, for those who come here seeking a better life for themselves and for their families.
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When your period is disrupting your life, it’s time to talk about it
At the South County Health Center for Women’s Health, providers are seeing an increasing number of women seeking care for abnormal or heavy menstrual bleeding, a condition that can cause fatigue, pain, anemia, and a significant disruption to quality of life.
This Day in RI History: February 11, 1907 – New England’s Titanic
Between 150 and 200 lives were lost according to newspaper reports at the time.