Dr. Michael Fine: What’s crazy about Dr. Fauci and helicopters?
I’m old enough to remember the days when physicians didn’t criticize one another in public, and certainly never to patients.
Academy Players stages ’80s jukebox musical ‘Rock of Ages’
Styx, Journey, Bon Jovi and a 51-person cast, Aug. 13-23 in Providence
Free Fort Adams lecture to explore Irish role in the American Revolution
Historian Christian McBurney speaks Aug. 16; reservations required and capped at 250
newportFILM screens Newport Folk Festival documentary at Miantonomi Park on Aug. 13
‘Newport & the Great Folk Dream’ revisits the 1963-66 festivals; director Robert Gordon joins a pre-film conversation with Rolling Stone’s David Browne
Newport lands $70,000 in latest round of Learn365RI grants
Aquidneck Island and East Bay communities share in $1.629 million statewide award for afterschool and summer learning programs
On the Market: A look at every Open House in Newport County this weekend (Aug. 8 – 9)
Well-priced homes continue to attract attention, and there are still some excellent opportunities for buyers who are prepared and willing to act when the right property comes along.
Boating advisory issued for Narragansett Bay on August 8 for Save The Bay Swim
Portion of East Passage to close from 8 to 11 a.m. as event marks its 50th anniversary
Your Newport County weather forecast: 7 days on land and sea
Updated throughout the day with the latest from NOAA’s National Weather Service
Jamestown Artists’ Open Studios returns August 8-9 with more than 30 artists opening their doors island-wide
Free, self-guided tour expands to two days this year, inviting visitors to explore studios and galleries across the island
Durbin’s RBI single in the 13th inning caps Red Sox’s 12-11 win over the White Sox
Caleb Durbin lined a single to center field off Chicago’s Erick Fedde in the 13th inning to score NIck Sogard and the Boston Red Sox rallied to beat the Chicago White Sox 12-11 on Thursday night in a game that lasted more than four hours.
Newport City Council to weigh $11M federal grant for $23M Cliff Walk restoration
Documents show the project won’t be substantially complete until the end of 2028 — three years later than the city originally targeted
Rep. Lauren Carson: The fight for Newport Hospital’s birthing center isn’t over
$1.6 million in new state funding and tougher closure rules were a win — but Brown Health has been silent on the years ahead
Middletown’s Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium marks 10 years, unveils new brand
UTIC says its collaborative model has contributed to more than $1.5 billion in undersea technology innovation impact since its founding
Chris Monti Band plays Tiverton Four Corners on Aug. 22
Folk and roots trio performs at The Meeting House; a share of ticket proceeds supports Four Corners Arts Center programming
Sonny Gray feeling more like himself with Red Sox and matches career high with AL-best 14th win
The Red Sox have won seven in a row and 30 of 35.
Edward King House director Carmela Geer stepping down after 13 years
Geer will conclude her tenure Sept. 11 to become Middletown’s health services coordinator; board has launched a search for her successor
The Coe Street Co-Op headlines free NIMFest concert at King Park Sunday
Woonsocket five-piece performs with opener Lily Rhodes; three shows remain in the 2026 series
Appeals court says fishermen’s claim in lobster defamation suit raises First Amendment questions
A federal appeals court signaled that it might not allow a lawsuit brought by fishing industry businesses and trade groups against a California aquarium to proceed because of the case’s potential impact on free speech.
Stand-up comedy show at Firehouse Theater to benefit cat rescue
Six comics take the stage Aug. 13, with all ticket sales going to Fine Feline Cat Rescue
Newport police identify second suspect in July 19 double shooting
Nasydi Brown, 18, was arrested at the same Virginia address as Tyquan Johnson; Johnson waives extradition, due back in R.I. by Aug. 18
MLK Community Center, Four Hearts Foundation host back-to-school clothing drive and giveaway
Donations collected Aug. 9 in Portsmouth; free clothing available to Newport County families Aug. 14 in Newport