Tiverton Public Library’s September lineup: silent film, author visits and a book club at a cat café
Free adult programs run all month, from tech classes to crochet; several require registration
Today In Newport History: August 22, 1762 – Ann Franklin Takes Over Newport Mercury, Becomes First Female Editor in U.S.
Ann (Smith) Franklin became the sole editor and publisher of the Newport Mercury on August 22nd, 1762, making her the first female editor in the United States.
Your Newport County weather forecast: 7 days on land and sea
Updated throughout the day with the latest from NOAA’s National Weather Service
Willson Contreras hits 3-run homer, Red Sox outlast Giants 6-4 in Rafael Devers’ return to Fenway
Willson Contreras hit a three-run home run and the Boston Red Sox held off the San Francisco Giants 6-4 on Friday night in the return of Rafael Devers to Fenway Park.
Newport Pell Bridge lane closures start Monday; work continues on Mount Hope and Jamestown bridges
Right eastbound lane on the Pell closed weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Sept. 4
Tiverton library opens StoryWalk trail with Sept. 19 celebration
Picture book pages mounted along a path around the library invite families to read while they walk
Dr. Michael Fine: What’s crazy about COVID and flu vaccines in 2026
As we expected, the severity of Covid is trending down over the years, as more of us get more and more immune to it, and our herd immunity strengthens.
Jamestown Community Theatre holding auditions for Sondheim’s “Merrily We Roll Along”
Auditions by appointment Sept. 3; the production opens the company’s 36th season in November
Under financial pressure, Brown University Health mum on Newport Hospital birthing center
Insurance denials, uncompensated care drive up costs for top healthcare operator
MLK Community Center hosting free karaoke competition Tuesday
Twenty singing spots available; spectators welcome, and there’s a prize for first place
Comic – Sour Grapes: Itchy Pet
Sour Grapes is a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a problematic and troubled world.
Salve students learn on the job at the Newport Folk and Jazz festivals
This summer, Salve Regina University rising seniors Grace Kasten and Topher Weber experienced that history from behind the scenes as interns with Newport Festivals Foundation.
PUC cuts Rhode Island Energy’s rate request, approves $170 million in bill credits
Credits begin in October and are expected to offset the electric increase entirely; final bill impacts won’t be known until Aug. 31
USA meets Jamaica at Newport Polo on Saturday
27th edition of the rivalry lands during the club’s 150th season; Visit Jamaica giving away a four-day resort trip
Newport police and firefighters to meet at Cardines Field for charity softball game
Sept. 11 game benefits a planned first responder memorial at Barker Memorial Park
More than 70 maritime and defense companies to demonstrate technology at Sail Newport next week
Third annual BlueTIDE puts systems in the water Aug. 27 in a scenario shaped with Defense Department input; general admission is free
RIPTA board advances Providence transit center to design phase
Bus hub would move from Kennedy Plaza to a site beside the train station; roughly $77 million committed so far
First Newport homes go live on GoNetspeed fiber Wednesday
Company tells council construction is underway across the city, with the full build targeted for completion in March 2027
City floats “Park Newport,” a single brand for all municipal parking
Proposal would put one logo on meters, signs, permits, uniforms and enforcement vehicles, and recast parking officers as “ambassadors”
Early voting begins for Sept. 9 primary; state officials point voters to rights guide
Ballots can be cast at City Hall during business hours through Sept. 8; note the primary falls on a Wednesday this year
Providence Place sold to ownership group led by former Mayor Joe Paolino and the mall’s original developer
Paolino Properties, Pyramid Management Group and DW Partners close acquisition of the downtown mall after its period in receivership
Waterfront home on The Point sells for $3.4 million
The 1925 Colonial at 4 Van Zandt Ave. went for 13.3% over asking, the neighborhood’s highest sale since April 2024