Rogers High School celebrates Class of 2026 at Toppa Field graduation
Newport’s graduating seniors honored in evening ceremony featuring student speakers and a guest address on equity in education
Home of the Week: A thoughtfully reimagined cottage just off Broadway
As someone who also calls the off-Broadway neighborhood home, I’ve always believed it offers some of the best value and quality of life on Aquidneck Island.
Princess June Band wins 2026 LeRoy White ‘Soul & Conscience Award’
Newport County arts alliance honors Aquidneck Island ‘mystic folk’ trio with $5,000 prize
Newport Gulls host Little League Night at Cardines Field
Young players in their jerseys earn free admission to Friday’s game, presented by A1 Roofing and Construction
General Assembly passes Carson-Valverde bill strengthening school food waste diversion
The legislation requires school food service contracts to mandate composting or recycling of organic waste and makes schools’ waste audits public
People’s Credit Union marks 18th year sponsoring Newport Gulls’ reading program
The FANatic About Reading program sends Gulls players into Aquidneck Island elementary schools and encourages students to read over the summer
Naval War College Foundation dedicates endowed chair in leadership and ethics
A gift from the Tony and Ann Ryan Family Foundation establishes the Andrew J. Zimbelmann Chair, honoring a four-decade Electric Boat submarine veteran
Your Newport County weather forecast: 7 days on land and sea
Updated throughout the day with the latest from NOAA’s National Weather Service
CRMC approves key SouthCoast Wind permit over objections from fishing industry
Council says yes, fishing industry panel says no to $1M compensation package
Drew Rasmussen fans a career-high 13 as Rays sweep Red Sox with a 7-5 win
Drew Rasmussen struck out a career-high 13 and two-hit the Boston Red Sox over seven scoreless innings, leading the Tampa Bay Rays to a 7-5 victory Wednesday.
Sweet Berry Farm withdraws development proposal, weighs smaller-scale plan
New owners pull 13,862-square-foot plan after Land Trust raises conservation easement concerns; will weigh smaller-scale proposal
Sail Newport to dedicate racing education center in memory of Jason Titunik
The remodeled building at Fort Adams will honor a young sailor who came up through Sail Newport’s youth and racing programs before his death in 2023
Rhode Island issues another air quality alert for Thursday
Ground-level ozone is again expected to reach unhealthy levels for sensitive groups statewide, with peak concentrations from early afternoon into the evening
What Sold: A look at recent home sales across Newport County (June 1 – 5)
Last week, 23 properties changed hands across Newport County, highlighted by several significant transactions in Jamestown.
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
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
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.
Home of the Week: Single-level living at its best. 8 Wabasso Terrace, Middletown.
In a market where homes with land and room to grow are becoming increasingly difficult to find, 8 Wabasso Terrace in Middletown stands out as one of the most compelling value opportunities currently available on Aquidneck Island.