Gilded Age Orchestra to ‘Celebrate America 250’ with concert at Rosecliff
The Feb. 26 program will trace Newport’s musical legacy from the Revolution into the 20th century
Castle Hill Inn to begin welcoming guests again March 5; restaurants targeting Memorial Day reopening
The fire, caused by a wood-burning fireplace, has been deemed accidental, according to the Rhode Island State Fire Marshal’s Office.
Grace Kelly bringing “Joy Party” tour to The JPT in August
Saxophonist and vocalist celebrates 20th anniversary with high-energy show blending jazz, pop, funk and R&B
Roger Federer to play in on-court celebration during Hall of Fame induction weekend in Newport
Tickets for the Aug. 27-29 celebration go on sale Wednesday; individual tickets start at $90
Newport Historical Society to debut “Occupied!” exhibition exploring Revolutionary War occupations
America250 exhibition opens Feb. 19 with interactive maps, touch screen storytelling
Middletown Fire Department conducts rope and water rescue at Purgatory Chasm
Rescue swimmer entered near-freezing water to reach individual in distress; victim transported to Newport Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries
Despite Super Bowl loss, Patriots believe they have the ability to return and win more titles
The biggest thing Maye leaves this season with is confidence. He drilled down on finding the balance between not “being a check-down Charlie” and throwing the deep ball.
Gardiner Provisions opens on Thames Street
New bakery and coffee bar from the Gardiner House team blends French pastry traditions with Newport sensibility
Hegseth touts speed and innovation in tour of Quonset Point facilities
Protestors gather in subfreezing temperatures to ‘unwelcome’ U.S. defense secretary
Puddingstone returns to Belmont Chapel with “From Salon to Tango” performance
Harpist Amanda Romano Foreman and BSO flutist Clint Foreman bring centuries of music to Newport on March 8
What’s in the Dash: Real voices from older Rhode Islanders
There are small steps, sometimes so small they’re barely noticeable that can make our shared responsibility as humans a little easier to carry.
Comic – Sour Grapes: Nap time
Sour Grapes is a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a problematic and troubled world.
Newport Art Museum launches the Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney Society
New fund will support ambitious exhibition programs, including a 2028 Edward Mitchell Bannister exhibition
Gerry Goldstein: ‘Honest Abe’ refused some heavy handouts
As his 217th birthday approaches Feb.12, and as we watch corruption, chaos, and murder sanctioned by the current White House, we would do well to contemplate this warning from our 16th president
7-Day Weather forecast for Newport County
Here’s what’s on tap for weather this week and weekend.
Seahawks ride their ‘Dark Side’ defense to a Super Bowl title, pounding the Patriots 29-13
The “Dark Side” defense carried Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks to a Lombardi Trophy.
Community Calendar
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.
What Sold: A look at 9 recent sales across Newport County (Feb. 2-6)
Last week alone, nine properties officially traded hands in the MLS across condos, single-family homes, and multifamily properties. That steady flow of sales is a great indicator that the market is active and healthy.
Drake Maye and the Patriots take on Sam Darnold and the Seahawks in Super Bowl 60
After two weeks of hype and anticipation, the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will face off in Super Bowl 60 at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday.
Blanchard’s goal lifts East Bay Riptide past Northern RI Yeti in Sophie’s Squad mental health awareness game
Friday night’s game at Portsmouth Abbey raised funds and awareness for athlete mental health
Bill would update references to ‘elderly’ in state law
Legislation introduced by Rep. Carson would replace outdated terms, give older Rhode Islanders a voice in state planning
Obituary: Jacqueline Ferreira
July 4, 1940 — January 14, 2026
Celts rally from 22-point deficit to edge Heat, 98-96
Jaylen Brown had 29 points while Payton Pritchard scored 24 points to help the Boston Celtics make their biggest comeback of the season, rallying from a 22-point deficit to defeat the Miami Heat 98-96 on Friday night.
Trump ends Obama-era restrictions on commercial fishing in protected area off New England
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday reopening a huge swath of protected sea in the Atlantic Ocean to commercial fishing.
Dr. Michael Fine: What’s crazy about getting into medical school. Part 1.
Instead of making it easy to apply and go to medical school, we make it incredibly difficult. Only saints and heroes survive the process.