Olympic medalist Elizabeth Beisel joins Kingston Chamber Music Festival’s 2026 season
Rhode Island native and two-time Olympic swimmer takes the stage as a violinist as the festival celebrates America’s 250th anniversary
Fort Adams Trust marks Independence Week with July Fourth fireworks and veterans tribute
Newport fort kicks off a season of free public programming, anchored by its harborside Fourth of July celebration and a Veterans Appreciation Day on July 5
2026 Newport Bermuda Race sets sail June 19 with public festival at Fort Adams
More than 150 boats begin the 636-mile ‘Thrash to the Onion Patch’ as fans gather for a free starting-line celebration
Op-Ed: The U.S. is facing an information emergency. Here’s what I’m doing about it
A journalist brings his talks on news, misinformation and the future of journalism to the Newport Public Library on July 9
Belcourt to unveil first permanent display of Statue of Liberty artifacts on July 4
Newport mansion designed by Lady Liberty’s pedestal architect will open the largest exhibition of the statue’s original structural materials ever mounted
Gerry Goldstein: ChatGPT gets something off its chest
In our era when many worry that Artificial Intelligence is gobbling up jobs, it’s instructive to remember John Henry – and I don’t mean the one who owns the Red Sox and the Boston Globe.
Building trades council endorses Matos for re-election as lieutenant governor
Statewide union group representing 16 affiliated locals backs the incumbent as she faces a crowded 2026 field
Judy Collins returns to Newport for one more night at the Jane Pickens
The 87-year-old folk icon delivers a full program in crystalline voice as she prepares to launch her ‘Sweet Judy Blue Eyes’ farewell tour
Classic yacht Spartan makes triumphant return at NYYC’s 172nd Annual Regatta
The 113-year-old Herreshoff sloop wins Classics B in a Newport homecoming, as Fireball, New Wave and Surge also take class honors
Rhode Island property tax increases jumped in fiscal 2026, RIPEC analysis finds
New report says cities and towns are shifting more of the burden onto landlords, renters and businesses
Comic – Sour Grapes: Scaled
Sour Grapes is a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a problematic and troubled world.
Middletown High School graduates Class of 2026 at Gaudet Field
School marks commencement with student-led program, scholarship recognition and musical performances
Saunderstown man charged with boating under the influence after Jamestown crash
Police say 47-year-old’s vessel struck a moored boat off East Ferry, ejecting a passenger who was later recovered safely
On the Market: A busy weekend across Newport County (June 13-14)
Open houses remain one of the best ways to get a feel for neighborhoods, values, and what’s available.
Kids Count – a look at Newport County Communities
The child population of Newport County is decreasing more than double the rate of the state of Rhode Island, while elementary and high school students are generally outperforming the rest of the state on standard testing for reading and math.
Dr. Michael Fine: What’s crazy about sending a 102-year-old home from rehab on a Friday
This 102-year-old man’s situation is pretty common among elderly people, who eventually weaken with age.
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.
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