Jane Pickens Theater celebrates Irish culture all month long with concerts, film and dance
From a traditional Irish concert the night before the parade to a Dervish performance later in the month, Newport’s historic theater has a full slate of St. Patrick’s Day festivities
Rhode Island conserves 70 acres at Gull Cove in Portsmouth using oil spill settlement funds
The acquisition, funded by the 2003 Bouchard B-120 oil spill settlement, will preserve critical salt marsh habitat and enhance coastal access along the Sakonnet River
Multiple law enforcement agencies to target impaired drivers during Newport St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Agencies from Aquidneck Island to South County will collaborate on DUI enforcement as thousands gather for the 70th annual parade
Newport School Superintendent to sit down with What’sUpNewp for live interview on March 4
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How Midwives support women through the reproductive years
While midwives are experts in pregnancy, labor, and postpartum care, their role also includes comprehensive gynecologic care throughout the reproductive years.
Obituary: Frederick William Brown
February 7, 1948 – February 26, 2026
Obituary: Therese Marie Croteau
June 14, 1930 — February 22, 2026
Celtics spoil Giannis Antetokounmpo’s return, trouncing Bucks 108-81 without Jaylen Brown
Payton Pritchard scored 25 points, rookie Hugo González had career highs of 18 points and 16 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics beat Milwaukee 108-81 on Monday night to spoil Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo’s return from a right calf strain.
Comic – Sour Grapes: Happy
Sour Grapes is a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a problematic and troubled world.
Lieutenant governor’s race expands as Khamsyvoravong kicks off campaign
At-large Newport City Councilor and former mayor intends to focus on strengthening primary health care in Rhode Island
7-Day Weather forecast for Newport County
Here’s what’s on tap for weather this week and weekend.
Snow Report: Mountain Conditions at New England Ski Resorts
A look at how much snow has fallen and how conditions are at ski resorts across New England.
Xay Khamsyvoravong enters Rhode Island lieutenant governor’s race
Former Newport mayor enters crowded Democratic primary with $158,000 in the bank
What Sold: A look at 6 recent sales across Newport County (Feb. 23 – 27)
While the number of recorded closings was slightly lighter, largely due to delays caused by the recent blizzard, activity has already begun to rebound as the Rhode Island spring housing market comes into focus.
Obituary: Mary Jane Glynn
December 29, 1938 – February 20, 2026
Queta’s career-high 27 points spark Celtics to 114-98 win over 76ers
Neemias Queta scored a career-high 27 points and added 17 rebounds to help the Boston Celtics recover from a slow start and rally to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 114-98 on Sunday night.
Blizzard recovery Day 6: Newport lifts parking ban, announces return to normalcy Monday; schools confirmed to reopen
‘Just about approaching normalcy’: City Hall, trash, and schools resume Monday; parking ban lifted after eight days; rain this week to accelerate melt
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Portsmouth girls basketball holds off North Kingstown, advances to semifinals
Violet Silvia scores 21 points as Patriots rally past Skippers, set up semifinal matchup with Westerly
Coventry erases big deficit, stuns Rogers in fourth quarter to advance to semifinals
Leah Lapham scores 14 points as Cougars outscore Vikings 35-19 in second half to pull off comeback win
Blizzard recovery Day 5: RIDOT deploys industrial snow blower to Newport; crews target Historic Hill, Hillside, Broadway Saturday
State equipment joins 24/7 Rapid Snow Removal operation; City Hall, trash, and schools reopen Monday; Sunday snow chance jumps to 70%
Michele Gallagher: Frederick Douglass’ legacy in Rhode Island
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Obituary: Susan Mary Hopf
March 31, 1964 — February 24, 2026
Obituary: Lewis E. Gordon
September 30, 1937 — February 19, 2026
Police video shows chaotic aftermath of Rhode Island ice rink shooting
Newly released video of the aftermath of a deadly shooting at a Rhode Island ice rink last week shows a chaotic scene of bystanders and law enforcement rushing to help victims and initial confusion over which person was the shooter.
Obituary: Douglas Edward Silvia
April 10, 1935 — February 20, 2026
Brown, Vucevic score 28, Celtics shoot season-high 66% in a 148-111 win over the Nets
Jaylen Brown had 28 points, nine assists and seven rebounds and the Boston Celtics rolled past the Brooklyn Nets 148-111 on Friday night.