Newport International Boat Show reports $22.5 million in economic impact for Rhode Island during 2025 event
Show welcomed more than 30,000 visitors over four-day event in September
Comic – Sour Grapes: Mist
Sour Grapes is a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a problematic and troubled world.
A fleet of festive pubs on wheels brings a taste of Ireland to New England
“The Wee Irish Pub” was delivered by Tiny Pubs, a small business run by brothers Matt and Craig Taylor, who build miniature Irish pubs on wheels for holidays, weddings and backyard parties across New England.
McKee visits Newport to push for elimination of Rhode Island’s tax on Social Security benefits
Governor says Rhode Island is one of only eight states that still taxes some Social Security income
16 motorists arrested for impaired driving during regional enforcement campaign on parade day
Officers from eight departments and Rhode Island State Police joined forces across Aquidneck Island and South County
Newport Mental Health adds five new members to board of directors
Newport Mental Health adds five new members to board of directors
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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.
We’ve got the power: Revolution Wind begins delivering electricity to regional grid
704 MW project expected to reach full capacity by the end of the year
Judy Collins to bring farewell tour to Jane Pickens Theater in June
Tickets for the folk legend’s ‘Sweet Judy Blue Eyes’ farewell tour go on sale Friday
Newport County Board of REALTORS: A Message from the President
As President of the Newport County Board of REALTORS this year, I believe it is important for our organization to be part of the conversation around housing in a thoughtful and constructive way.
Scientists made a breakthrough in the study of whale sounds. Here’s a look at the numbers
Researchers on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, recently discovered the oldest known recordings of whale sounds and believe the discovery could help understand how the animals communicate.
Oldest known whale recording could unlock mysteries of the ocean
A haunting whale song discovered on decades-old audio equipment could open up a new understanding of how the huge animals communicate, according to researchers who say it’s the oldest such recording known.
‘When the fat lady sings’ … Part 1
Newport’s long-delayed opera house revival: $6 million raised, but reopening still out of reach
Jane Pickens Theater to screen three noir classics in 4K, paired with pinot noir tastings this spring
‘Taxi Driver,’ ‘Vertigo’ and ‘Chinatown’ return to the big screen in a new series beginning March 24
What Sold: A look at 12 homes that traded last week in Newport County (March 9 – 13)
Twelve properties changed hands across Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, Tiverton, and Jamestown last week, offering another snapshot of how the Rhode Island housing market is beginning to unfold as we move towards the spring season.
This Day in RI History: March 16, 1976 Blu Cantrell born in Providence
Grammy nominated R&B singer
Open containers, disorderly conduct top charges as Newport police issue 46 citations and arrests on parade day
Department credits large police presence with significant drop in municipal court violations compared to 2025
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