Newport City Council to weigh $11M federal grant for $23M Cliff Walk restoration
Documents show the project won’t be substantially complete until the end of 2028 — three years later than the city originally targeted
Rep. Lauren Carson: The fight for Newport Hospital’s birthing center isn’t over
$1.6 million in new state funding and tougher closure rules were a win — but Brown Health has been silent on the years ahead
Middletown’s Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium marks 10 years, unveils new brand
UTIC says its collaborative model has contributed to more than $1.5 billion in undersea technology innovation impact since its founding
Chris Monti Band plays Tiverton Four Corners on Aug. 22
Folk and roots trio performs at The Meeting House; a share of ticket proceeds supports Four Corners Arts Center programming
Your Newport County weather forecast: 7 days on land and sea
Updated throughout the day with the latest from NOAA’s National Weather Service
Sonny Gray feeling more like himself with Red Sox and matches career high with AL-best 14th win
The Red Sox have won seven in a row and 30 of 35.
Edward King House director Carmela Geer stepping down after 13 years
Geer will conclude her tenure Sept. 11 to become Middletown’s health services coordinator; board has launched a search for her successor
The Coe Street Co-Op headlines free NIMFest concert at King Park Sunday
Woonsocket five-piece performs with opener Lily Rhodes; three shows remain in the 2026 series
Appeals court says fishermen’s claim in lobster defamation suit raises First Amendment questions
A federal appeals court signaled that it might not allow a lawsuit brought by fishing industry businesses and trade groups against a California aquarium to proceed because of the case’s potential impact on free speech.
Stand-up comedy show at Firehouse Theater to benefit cat rescue
Six comics take the stage Aug. 13, with all ticket sales going to Fine Feline Cat Rescue
Newport police identify second suspect in July 19 double shooting
Nasydi Brown, 18, was arrested at the same Virginia address as Tyquan Johnson; Johnson waives extradition, due back in R.I. by Aug. 18
MLK Community Center, Four Hearts Foundation host back-to-school clothing drive and giveaway
Donations collected Aug. 9 in Portsmouth; free clothing available to Newport County families Aug. 14 in Newport
Comic – Sour Grapes: Jog
Sour Grapes is a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a problematic and troubled world.
Durbin hits grand slam and Abreu goes deep twice as streaking Red Sox rout White Sox 14-2
Caleb Durbin hit a grand slam, Patrick Sandoval earned his first major league win in more than two years and the Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to six games with a 14-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night.
Former Christie’s deputy chairman and “Antiques Roadshow” appraiser to speak at Rosecliff on August 11
John Hays brings decades of Americana expertise to the Preservation Society’s annual Winslow Lecture
Patriots rookie Gabe Jacas says ‘I’m 100%’ after knee issue delayed deal on initial contract
Gabe Jacas wants to get to work and put everything else about his delayed journey to Patriots training camp in the past.
Spectacle Live announces Canadian Brass and Irish Tenors for December performances at JPT Film & Event Center
Tickets for both shows go on sale Friday, August 7 at 10 a.m. at JanePickens.com
Newport Hospital’s Vanderbilt Rehabilitation Center ranked No. 1 in Rhode Island by U.S. News & World Report
Four Brown University Health hospitals earn recognition in 2026-27 Best Hospitals rankings
Jamestown Artists’ Open Studios returns August 8-9 with more than 30 artists opening their doors island-wide
Free, self-guided tour expands to two days this year, inviting visitors to explore studios and galleries across the island
Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority refinances bonds, generating $11.6 million in savings
Deal closed July 9 frees up funds for bridge infrastructure investments in fiscal years 2027 and 2028