Kids Count: Newport among leaders in child poverty in Rhode Island
Some 69 percent of Rhode Island children living in poverty come from Central Falls, Newport, Pawtucket, Providence and Woonsocket, according to this year’s Factbook.
Aquidneck Island National Police Parade marches through Middletown and Newport for 41st year
Departments and community groups stepped off from West Main Road on Sunday morning, ending at the reviewing stand in Washington Square
41st Aquidneck Island National Police Parade steps off Sunday in Middletown and Newport
Two-mile procession honoring law enforcement begins at 11:50 a.m. at 317 West Main Road and ends at the reviewing stand in Washington Square
RIPTA launches third annual ‘No Pollute Commute’ bike challenge for May
Free month-long competition invites Rhode Islanders to log bike trips for prizes, with celebration stations across the state including a Newport stop on Bike to Work Day
Your Newport County weather forecast: 7 days on land and sea
Updated throughout the day with the latest from NOAA’s National Weather Service
Rhode Island FC suffers first home loss of 2026, falling 3-1 to Birmingham Legion FC
Leo Afonso’s first-half equalizer not enough as the visitors strike twice early in the second half on Star Wars Night at Centreville Bank Stadium
Joel Embiid leads 76ers to 109-100 Game 7 win over Celtics to complete comeback from 3-1 deficit
Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals, beating the Jayson Tatum-less Boston Celtics 109-100 on Saturday night to complete the NBA’s 14th comeback from a 3-1 deficit.
Zhang’s walk-off single lifts Middletown past Portsmouth 12-11 in seven-inning thriller
Islanders erase a late one-run deficit as Colton Kerrison earns the win in relief and pairs with Cam Carlisle on three-hit days at Gaudet
Dr. Michael Fine: What’s crazy about dental cleanings and prevention
The effectiveness of prevention is related to risk.
Sabres beat Bruins 4-1 in Game 6 to reach 2nd round for 1st time since 2007
Alex Tuch and Mattias Samuelsson scored in the first period, Zach Benson added another early in the third and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Boston Bruins 4-1 on Friday night in Game 6 to advance to the second round of the NHL playoffs for the first time since 2007.
Jarren Duran hits 3-run HR, Jake Bennett wins big-league debut as Red Sox beat Astros 3-1
Jarren Duran hit a three-run homer, Jake Bennett gave up a run over five innings to earn the victory in his major league debut and the Boston Red Sox beat the Houston Astros 3-1 on Friday night.
Newport community gives back to longtime advocates with new roof for Jimmy and Barbara Winters
A1 Roofing & Construction, the Newport County Board of Realtors Charities and suppliers SRS and GAF teamed up to install the roof in a single day for the founders of the Newport Housing Hotline
The Vanderbilt opens Roof Deck for the season today
Auberge Collection hotel’s harbor-view perch returns Fridays through Sundays with raw bar, lobster boil and sunset views of the Pell Bridge
Assembly passes Finkelman, Cortvriend bill bringing property tax relief to Middletown veterans
Legislation, headed to the governor, would allow the town to adopt a property tax exemption for any honorably discharged veteran regardless of when they served
Former Newport City Councilor Angela Lima launches Senate District 13 campaign
Lima, who served three terms on the Newport City Council before stepping aside in 2024, will challenge incumbent Sen. Dawn Euer in a Democratic primary
Newport’s parking season begins Friday, May 1
Metered parking and residential permits return citywide, with three free hours for residents and a new online permit portal
On the Market: A look at this weekend’s Open Houses across Newport County (May 2-3)
In the market for a new home? Check out these properties. this weekend.
Smoke House opens for summer season
Southern-style barbecue spot on America’s Cup Avenue returns with new appetizers, sandwiches and summer cocktails
Newport Public Schools facing $2M shortfall, with restructuring and possible layoffs ahead
Superintendent’s deficit estimate dropped from $3M to $2M over the course of Wednesday as City Hall talks continued, with budget options set for a May 5 workshop and layoffs on the May 12 agenda
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