Raytheon to invest $100 million in Portsmouth expansion, adding 150 jobs
The RTX business says the project will expand radar testing and Patriot missile component production at its longtime Aquidneck Island campus
Middletown, Jamestown and Block Island among 10 communities awarded state stormwater grants
The Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank distributed nearly $1.1 million in federal funding to help cities and towns design systems to address worsening flooding
Letter to the Editor: Thank you for making Elliot’s Ride for Everyone a success
Bike Newport’s executive director thanks the sponsors, speakers, volunteers and riders who turned out as Ocean Drive closed to cars on Saturday
This Day in RI History: June 8, 1717 – Former RI Governor John Collins born in Newport
Served during Revolutionary War period
Your Newport County weather forecast: 7 days on land and sea
Updated throughout the day with the latest from NOAA’s National Weather Service
Tiverton softball repeats as D3 state champion, topping Rogers
Liliana Luis went the distance in the circle and Lucy Stearns drove in two as the Tigers beat the Vikings 5-2 at Rhode Island College on Sunday
Jazz Chisholm Jr. borrows Aaron Judge’s bat and hits 3-run homer to lead Yankees over Red Sox 6-1
Jazz Chisholm Jr. found a way to keep Aaron Judge’s bat in the New York Yankees’ lineup.
Portsmouth repeats as D2 boys lacrosse champion with win over Westerly
A fourth-quarter defensive clamp-down and Luke Brandariz’s career-high four goals carried the Patriots to a 10-6 title win at Brown University on Saturday
Scituate caps perfect season with D4 boys lacrosse title over Rogers
Caden Gurjian’s four goals powered the Spartans past Rogers 15-4 in the Division 4 final at Brown University on Saturday
Comic – Sour Grapes: Relative
A comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a problematic and troubled world.
RI Voting Rights Act would prevent voter discrimination
WhatsUpNewp recently sat down with John Marion, executive director of Common Cause Rhode Island, to talk about the Voting Rights Act, campaign finances, ethics and more.
Tiverton High School graduates Class of 2026
Family, friends and faculty gathered Friday evening to send off the school’s newest alumni
Portsmouth High School celebrates Class of 2026 at commencement
Graduates, families and faculty gathered Friday evening as the school sent off its newest class of Patriots
On the Market: A look at every Open House across Newport County this weekend (June 6-7)
While inventory remains below historical norms, we’re continuing to see new listings come online across a variety of price points, giving buyers more options than they had just a few months ago.
Contreras homers and drives in 3 to lead Red Sox to 5-3 win over Yankees
Willson Conteras homered and drove in three runs on Friday night to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 5-3 victory over the New York Yankees, who put Aaron Judge on the injured list with a stress fracture in his right rib.
State History Center bond clears Rhode Island House in FY2027 budget
Secretary of State Gregg Amore praised inclusion of the $45 million borrowing question, which would still need voter approval in November, as a step toward a permanent home for the state’s historic documents
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