Comic – Sour Grapes: Hair
Sour Grapes is a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a problematic and troubled world.
What Sold: A look at 21 homes that traded hands last week in Newport County. (March 16 – 20)
Recent conveyances across Newport County continue to reinforce a clear trend as we move deeper into the spring market.
This Day in RI History: March 23, 1948, Musician David Olney born in Providence
Singer – Songwriter was active in Nashville scene
Timberwolves snap 18-game skid in Boston by beating Celtics 102-92
Bones Hyland scored 23 points, Jaden McDaniels had 19 and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Celtics 102-92 to snap an 18-game losing streak in Boston.
Providence brings in Bryan Hodgson from South Florida as men’s basketball coach
Providence is bringing in Bryan Hodgson from South Florida to become its new coach.
Obituary: Aldo Leo Marzetta
January 11, 1945 — March 12, 2026
This Day in RI History: March 22, 1966, Martha McSally is born in Warwick
As an Air Force pilot, McSally flew numerous missions over Iraq and Afghanistan, where she was the first female U.S. fighter pilot to fly in combat and the first woman to command a fighter squadron. Rising to the rank of Colonel, McSally commanded the 354th Fighter Squadron at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.
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How doula support enhances the pregnancy journey
South County Health has recently opened the Operating Room in the Women and Newborn Care Unit to doulas, meaning that a delivering patient who is being supported by a doula is welcome to have them by their side, even in the OR.
Your Newport County weather forecast: 7 days on land and sea
Updated throughout the day with the latest from NOAA’s National Weather Service
Timmons, Cody lead Alabama past Rhode Island 68-55 for NCAA Tournament win in 1st round
Jessica Timmons scored 21 points and Essence Cody added 19 as Alabama beat Rhode Island 68-55 Saturday in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament.
Rally planned for Middletown next Saturday as part of national ‘No Kings’ movement
Organizers expect participants to line sidewalks at Two Mile Corner before buses depart for statewide Providence event
Cities with the most expensive homes in Rhode Island
Stacker compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in Rhode Island using data from Zillow.
Portsmouth rep wants kratom locked up behind sales counters
Rep. Michelle McGaw, a Portsmouth Democrat, had voted against passage of the kratom law last year.
Newport Classical to present world premiere of new violin work inspired by Washington’s letter to Newport Hebrew Congregation
Violinist Yevgeny Kutik makes his Newport Classical debut April 10 alongside pianist Llewellyn Sánchez-Werner
On the market: 27 open houses across Newport County this weekend
The first weekend of spring brings renewed momentum and a busy slate of listings from Jamestown to Tiverton
Dr. Michael Fine: What’s crazy about hospitals and money
It’s budget time again at the Statehouse. I’m hearing that Rhode Island’s hospitals are asking the legislature for money. Again
Newport Rhode Races returns April 18 with sold-out fields, 10th anniversary milestone
Thousands of runners from 48 states and seven countries expected for one of New England’s premier spring races
Middletown police department earns third state reaccreditation
Department credited for meeting 230 standards set by state commission
Obituary: Monica R. Marcucci
August 8, 1923 – March 18, 2026
Obituary: Charles J. Laranjo
February 7, 1934 – March 18, 2026
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