What Sold: A look at 12 homes that changed hands last week in Newport County (July 20 – 24)
12 properties changed hands across Newport County, reflecting a market that remains active but is continuing to evolve even on a week by week basis.
Newport Democratic City Committee endorses Helena Buonanno Foulkes for governor
Foulkes, making her second run against incumbent Gov. Dan McKee, holds a significant fundraising advantage heading into the Democratic primary
Newport Folk Festival closes out with Nathaniel Rateliff, Dave Matthews, Joan Baez, and Mavis Staples in unforgettable Sunday finale
Brandi Carlile, Father John Misty, Brandon Flowers among the day’s highlights at the sold-out fest
My Mama Joe, Hope & Help: Acceptance and a place to begin
How one family is turning a dementia diagnosis into a movement of love, acceptance, and helping people feel seen.
Your Newport County weather forecast: 7 days on land and sea
Updated throughout the day with the latest from NOAA’s National Weather Service
Newport Folk Festival Day 2: The Lumineers close out a packed Saturday at Fort Adams
Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, Lizzy McAlpine, Cat Power and Vulfpeck among the day’s highlights
Surging Red Sox topple Blue Jays 6-1
Jarren Duran drove in two runs with one of his three singles, Jahmai Jones had a pinch-hit two-run double and the Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-1 Sunday.
Comic – Sour Grapes: Shady
Sour Grapes is a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a problematic and troubled world.
Newport Folk Festival opens with Hayley Williams, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Courtney Barnett and more
Day 1 of the sold-out 2026 Newport Folk Festival draws crowds for a packed Friday lineup
newportFILM and Newport Jazz Festival to present world premiere of documentary on pioneering photographer John Shearer
July 30 event at Rough Point pairs film debut with live performance by subject’s daughter
newportFILM raises over $375,000 at 16th anniversary summer benefit
Hundreds gathered at IYRS’s Restoration Hall last weekend for the organization’s largest annual fundraiser
Gansett Run Club bringing Ice Bucket Challenge back to Providence to benefit ALS Rhode Island
August 12 event at Narragansett Brewery pairs weekly run with community fundraiser
Dr. Michael Fine: Why it’s crazy we don’t have community paramedicine everywhere in Rhode Island
Community paramedical programs differ – but generally use one of two approaches.
Coggeshall Farm Museum takes visitors back to 1776 with new immersive program
“Voices of a Revolution” debuts August 1-2 in Bristol
MLK Community Center hosts free dinner and art workshop next week
Stoneacre-prepared meal on July 29 and Jamestown Arts Center poetry workshop on July 28 open to all Newport County residents
Seigler has first career 4-hit game to help the Red Sox beat the Blue Jays
Anthony Seigler led off with a homer and had his first four-hit game in the majors, Romy Gonzalez broke an eighth-inning tie with an RBI double and the Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-4 on Friday night.
Newport Public Schools names new Rogers High School principal, student services director
Superintendent Dr. Peter Sanchioni taps Robert Young and Sarah Kraeger for key leadership roles
Newport man dies after alleged drunk driver struck him in Memorial Boulevard crosswalk; DUI charge upgraded
John Miles, of Chapel Terrace, was airlifted to Rhode Island Hospital after the July 22 crash and died from his injuries; Jose Monterroso Villagran now faces DUI resulting in death
Jamestown Arts Center hosts Indonesian batik artists for illustrated talk and trunk show July 30
Agus Ismoyo and Nia Fliam will explore batik as philosophy and creative practice, followed by a meet-and-greet and sale of handmade textiles and wearable art
Women’s Resource Center raises more than $85,000 at Seaside Celebration, with 100 supporters gathering on Newport Harbor
Survivor voices and a $30,000 challenge match highlighted an evening co-hosted by Elizabeth Leatherman and Susan Sipprelle
Newport Police identify suspect, seek second individual in July 19 Park Holm double shooting
Tyquan Johnson, 19, is wanted on felony assault and firearms charges; police warn he is considered armed and dangerous