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The latest: COVID-19

City & Government

Department of Health releases updated COVID-19 data by city, town

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Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) today released newly updated data on the number of people COVID-19 tested and the number of...
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Bristol County

Tracking COVID-19: The latest local, national, and global data

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Positive Cases In Rhode Island
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City & Government

List: States with travel restrictions upon entry to Rhode Island

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Rhode Island began implementing a mandatory 14-day quarantine for anyone coming to Rhode Island from any state with 5% or greater positivity...
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City & Government

Preservation Society, Bike Newport, Newport Public Schools among recipients of the second round of Take It Outside grants

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Governor Raimondo and Rhode Island Commerce today announced recipients of the second round of Take It Outside grants, totaling more than $3.1...
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City & Government

Rhode Island runs one-millionth COVID-19 test

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As Rhode Island runs its one-millionth COVID-19 test, State officials are urging Rhode Islanders to recommit to measures to prevent the spread...
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Popular: Last 7 Days

City & Government

Sen. DiPalma participates in National Infrastructure Bank Coalition Virtual Panel about the importance of local and national infrastructure projects and federal legislation

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Sen. Louis P. DiPalma (D-Dist. 12, Middletown, Little Compton, Newport, Tiverton) participated in a panel on October 21 hosted by the National...
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2020 Election

Letter | Who do you want to represent the 2nd Ward on Newport City Council?

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There is a good chance that at least half of you reading this have already voted and for that, I’d like to...
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Obituary

Obituary | Frances Giampietro

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This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. Frances Giampietro, 93, of Portsmouth, passed away at home on...
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Middletown

What’s Up in Newport County this week: Oct. 26 – Nov. 1

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Discover all that's happening, new, and to do this week and weekend around Newport County! Note - More...
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Nonprofit

Seamen’s Church Institute offering a free takeaway meal to anyone who needs it on Thanksgiving

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Seamen’s Church Institute today announced that it will host its annual, free Thanksgiving Day meal again this year. 
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Featured

Showcase Cinemas to Present Free Screening of “The American President” on Election Day

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Norwood, MA, October 28, 2020 - Showcase Cinemas, a world leader in the motion picture exhibition industry, announced today that it will...
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Rhode Island Handgun Safety Certificate applications in 2020 break record

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Tension and anxiety have reached new heights in 2020, as have gun sales across the country. National news outlets have reported extensively...
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Now Hiring: 75 job opportunities available in and around Newport right now right now

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Looking for a new gig, job, or career in the Newport area? Get your search started here with our roundup of who’s...
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What’s Up Newp’s Video Voter Guide – 2020 General Election: Newport City Council

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This year's Newport City Council race is among one of the most competitive races that we've seen in recent years.
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What’s Up Newp’s Video Voter Guide – 2020 General Election: Newport School Committee

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There are ten candidates running for the seven seats on the Newport School Committee in the upcoming General Election.
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What’s Up Newp’s Video Voter Guide – 2020 General Election: Middletown Town Council

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The candidate field for Middletown Town Council is one of the biggest in recent memory. Eighteen candidates are after...
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Election 2020

Letter | Paul Marshall is the representative that our city needs

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Dear Editor + Newport constituents, I recently read a quote by Lynne Twist: “This is not...
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Letter | Steve Waluk – I stand in strong support of Question 2 on Newport’s ballot

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To the Editor: As a 1995 graduate of Rogers High School I stand in strong support of Question 2...
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Letter | Who do you want to represent the 2nd Ward on Newport City Council?

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There is a good chance that at least half of you reading this have already voted and for that, I’d like to...
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Letter | Susan Taylor is exactly the kind of leadership we need for a better future in Newport

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I write this morning in support of Susan Taylor for reelection to Newport City Council.  Over the past few years I have...
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Letter | Newport Democratic City Committee: Vote for the Democratic Party Team

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As election season comes to a close, our hats are off to 2020 candidates who have had to go through the most...
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Secretary Gorbea encourages Rhode Islanders to start returning mail ballots via drop box

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Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea today is reminding Rhode Island voters that all mail ballots for the November 3 general election...
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The Latest: Newport County

LIVE ON WUN | Newport City Council Meeting (Oct. 28 at 6:30 pm)

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Newport City Council will host their next regular council meeting at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, October 28. This...
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‘Khent Doon’ on Indian Avenue sells for $2,969,950

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Hogan Associates announced today that 561 Indian Avenue in Middletown sold earlier today for $2,969,950. Leslie Hogan of...
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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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Obituary | Norbert Kenneth Mosher

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This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Norbert Kenneth Mosher was born in Newport, RI to Arthur Mosher...
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Obituary | Frances Giampietro

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This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. Frances Giampietro, 93, of Portsmouth, passed away at home on...
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Metered Parking Season comes to a close on Saturday

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Metered parking, which was in effect from June 1 - October 31, 2020, will be free beginning on Sunday, November 1.
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The latest: Opinion

2020 Election

Letter | Paul Marshall is the representative that our city needs

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Dear Editor + Newport constituents, I recently read a quote by Lynne Twist: “This is not...
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2020 Election

Letter | Steve Waluk – I stand in strong support of Question 2 on Newport’s ballot

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To the Editor: As a 1995 graduate of Rogers High School I stand in strong support of Question 2...
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2020 Election

Letter | Who do you want to represent the 2nd Ward on Newport City Council?

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There is a good chance that at least half of you reading this have already voted and for that, I’d like to...
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2020 Election

Letter | Susan Taylor is exactly the kind of leadership we need for a better future in Newport

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I write this morning in support of Susan Taylor for reelection to Newport City Council.  Over the past few years I have...
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2020 Election

Letter | Newport Democratic City Committee: Vote for the Democratic Party Team

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As election season comes to a close, our hats are off to 2020 candidates who have had to go through the most...
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The latest: LIVE ON WUN

City & Government

LIVE ON WUN | Newport City Council Meeting (Oct. 28 at 6:30 pm)

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Newport City Council will host their next regular council meeting at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, October 28. This...
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City & Government

LIVE ON WUN | Governor Raimondo’s COVID-19 Weekly Briefing (Oct. 28 at 1 pm)

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Governor Raimondo and the Rhode Island Department of Health will host a press briefing at 1 pm on Wednesday, October 28 to...
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City & Government

VIDEO | Middletown Town Council meeting (Oct. 27)

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Middletown Town Council will host a regular council meeting at 6 pm on Tuesday, October 27. This is...
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2020 Election

What’s Up Newp’s Video Voter Guide – 2020 General Election: Newport City Council

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This year's Newport City Council race is among one of the most competitive races that we've seen in recent years.
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2020 Election

What’s Up Newp’s Video Voter Guide – 2020 General Election: Newport School Committee

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There are ten candidates running for the seven seats on the Newport School Committee in the upcoming General Election.
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The Latest: Outside Newport County

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The Latest: What's Up Columns

Gerry Goldstein

Gerry Goldstein: Pearls of ‘wisdom’ from those who won’t clam up

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Opposing a jobs bill in the U.S. Senate one day in 1935, Louisiana’s flamboyant Huey Long addressed the issue with something of...
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Arts & Culture

Showcase Cinemas to Present Free Screening of “The American President” on Election Day

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Norwood, MA, October 28, 2020 - Showcase Cinemas, a world leader in the motion picture exhibition industry, announced today that it will...
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Arts & Culture

What’s Your Favorite Halloween Movie? Our Round Up of the Best – Part 2

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Here's round 2 of the best in Halloween movies. Let's kick it off with our favorite scary movie genre ...
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Arts & Culture

What’s Up at the Movies: We Review “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm”

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As much as October traditionally belongs to the horror genre, it’s obvious to everyone that this moment in American culture belongs to...
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Arts & Culture

What’s Your Favorite Halloween Movie? Our Round Up of the Best – Part 1 of 2

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For Halloween this year, we offer a two-part review of some of the best Halloween films ever, curated by Lifestyle contributor, Angela...
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The Latest: Local Obituaries

Obituary

Obituary | Norbert Kenneth Mosher

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This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Norbert Kenneth Mosher was born in Newport, RI to Arthur Mosher...
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Obituary

Obituary | Frances Giampietro

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This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. Frances Giampietro, 93, of Portsmouth, passed away at home on...
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Obituary

Obituary | Matthew David Cole

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This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Matthew David Beloved Gift of God
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Obituary

Obituary | Manuel D. Silveira Jr.

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By Memorial Funeral Home. Manuel D. Silveira Jr., 94, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away at home with...
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Obituary

Obituary | Pauline A. Shea

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This obituary originally appeared on O'Neill Hayes Funeral Home. Pauline A. Shea, 93, of Newport, RI, died quietly on...
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The Latest: City & Government

LIVE ON WUN | Newport City Council Meeting (Oct. 28 at 6:30 pm)

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Newport City Council will host their next regular council meeting at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, October 28. This...
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Department of Health releases updated COVID-19 data by city, town

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Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) today released newly updated data on the number of people COVID-19 tested and the number of...
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LIVE ON WUN | Governor Raimondo’s COVID-19 Weekly Briefing (Oct. 28 at 1 pm)

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Governor Raimondo and the Rhode Island Department of Health will host a press briefing at 1 pm on Wednesday, October 28 to...
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Metered Parking Season comes to a close on Saturday

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Metered parking, which was in effect from June 1 - October 31, 2020, will be free beginning on Sunday, November 1.
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VIDEO | Middletown Town Council meeting (Oct. 27)

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Middletown Town Council will host a regular council meeting at 6 pm on Tuesday, October 27. This is...
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Rhode Island Handgun Safety Certificate applications in 2020 break record

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Tension and anxiety have reached new heights in 2020, as have gun sales across the country. National news outlets have reported extensively...
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The Latest: Dine & Drink

Experience ‘Fall Festivities’ at Hotel Viking

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Hotel Viking is kicking off the week with some fun happenings, including a new cocktail series with Newport Craft, all-new offerings from newly...
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Newport Restaurant Week returns in November with a deals-focused ‘remix’

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via Discover Newport This year’s eagerly anticipated Newport Restaurant Week returns with a remix fit for 2020. Restaurants participating...
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RI Hospitality Association’s #BYOBlanket Campaign kicks off as restaurants pick up thousands of blankets, hand warmers, and heaters

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On Wednesday, October 14th, The RI Hospitality Association (RIHA) kicked off its #BYOBlanket campaign, geared toward helping Rhode Island’s restaurants extend the outdoor dining season,...
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Plant City X slated to open in Middletown in December 2020

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The creators of Plant City, the popular vegan food hall in Providence, are bringing their innovative plant-based food to Aquidneck Island with...
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Jamestown Fish will be sold by receiver on October 19

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Jamestown Fish will be sold by the receiver on Monday, October 19 at 11 am at the Kent County Superior Court, according...
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Plant City looking to open location in Middletown

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The owner of Plant City, the popular vegan food hall in Providence, is looking to open a scaled-down version at 619 West...
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The Latest: Sailing & Sports

Lleyton Hewitt Tops Class of 2021 Fan Vote presented by BNP Paribas for International Tennis Hall of Fame

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By International Tennis Hall Of Fame Thousands of dedicated tennis fans from 140 nations rallied behind the candidates they believe...
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Three named to Bermuda Race Roll of Honour

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via Newport Bermuda Race Created in 2006 with the centennial of the first “Thrash to the Onion Patch,” the...
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First IMOCA 60 Boat Build announced for The Ocean Race 2022-23

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By 11th Hour Racing 11th Hour Racing Team is one step closer in its ambition to compete in and win...
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Sailing wins as nearly 100 boats gather for New York Yacht Club’s 166th Annual Regatta

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Donald Tofias has an expression he's quite fond of. So fond, In fact, he trademarked it and put it on the back...
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VIDEO | American Magic: Racing for Newport

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New York Yacht Club American Magic, a challenger or the 36th America's Cup, released the following content that shows some love for...
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Spinnaker not required: Jazz Fish preps for annual tradition of racing in New York Yacht Club’s Annual Regatta

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By, Stuart Streuli, New York Yacht Club There are some sailors who might turn up their noses at the...
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The Latest: Real Estate

Business

Former Newport Daily News property on Malbone Road sells for $3.6 million

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The former long-time home of Newport Daily News at 101 Malbone Road sold for $3.6 million on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, according...
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Real Estate

What Sold: 25 Aquidneck Island real estate sales, transactions (Oct. 21 – 27)

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Wondering what homes sold on your street, in your neighborhood or on Aquidneck Island? With the help of our friends at  OUR...
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Middletown

‘Khent Doon’ on Indian Avenue sells for $2,969,950

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Hogan Associates announced today that 561 Indian Avenue in Middletown sold earlier today for $2,969,950. Leslie Hogan of...
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Real Estate

13 must-see open houses happening this weekend on Aquidneck Island (Oct. 23 – 25)

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On the market for a new home? Here’s a look at what houses on Aquidneck Island you can tour this weekend.
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Real Estate

What Sold: 26 Aquidneck Island real estate sales, transactions (Oct. 13 – 20)

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Wondering what homes sold on your street, in your neighborhood or on Aquidneck Island? With the help of our friends at  OUR...
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The Latest: Business

Business

Former Newport Daily News property on Malbone Road sells for $3.6 million

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The former long-time home of Newport Daily News at 101 Malbone Road sold for $3.6 million on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, according...
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Business

$14.2 million in new funding will help parent company of Dockwa expand from water to land

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 The Wanderlust Group (TWG), a Newport, R.I. and Cambridge, M.A.-based technology leader in the marine and outdoor lifestyle industries, today announced that...
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Business

Experience ‘Fall Festivities’ at Hotel Viking

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Hotel Viking is kicking off the week with some fun happenings, including a new cocktail series with Newport Craft, all-new offerings from newly...
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Business

RI Hospitality Association’s #BYOBlanket Campaign kicks off as restaurants pick up thousands of blankets, hand warmers, and heaters

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On Wednesday, October 14th, The RI Hospitality Association (RIHA) kicked off its #BYOBlanket campaign, geared toward helping Rhode Island’s restaurants extend the outdoor dining season,...
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Business

NUWC Division Newport hosting virtual Industry Day to engage private business

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Story by Public Affairs Office, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport NEWPORT, R.I. — Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division...
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