Puddingstone Music launches ‘Jazz at The Redwood’ series with Paul Cornish concert May 27
The Blue Note Records pianist, a Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz graduate, will make his Newport debut as a bandleader in the Redwood Library’s Harrison Room, kicking off a new collaboration between Puddingstone and the Bellevue Avenue library
Newport Heights to receive nearly $4 million for rehab in state’s latest housing award
The 81-unit Newport development is the only Newport County project included in a $72 million statewide round announced Thursday by Gov. Dan McKee and RIHousing; the funds will support preservation of the community originally built in 2003
Newport Restoration Foundation to host sustainable fashion panel at Rough Point April 21
The Earth Week event will feature designer Jill Palese and scientists Dr. Lina González and Max Rutman — the team behind a Doris Duke-inspired swimwear piece currently on view in the Doris Duke Fashion Gallery
Newport Jazz Festival to unveil 2026 lineup Tuesday, tickets on sale same day
Specially priced 3-day passes go on sale April 21 at 1 p.m. ET; the 72nd annual festival returns to Fort Adams State Park July 31-Aug. 2 under new Artistic Director Nate Smith
Vermont man wins $50,000 on Newport-bought lottery ticket in first-ever play
The Mendon, Vt., resident, back in Rhode Island for a summer job, hit on a Ruby Red 10X ticket from the Stop & Shop on Bellevue Avenue; two other players claimed $20,000 Loteria prizes this week
“The Gilded Age” returns to Newport for season 4 filming
HBO’s Emmy-winning drama will once again use the City by the Sea’s mansions and historic streets as its backdrop, bringing jobs and tourism to the Ocean State
Dr. Michael Fine: What’s crazy about what insurance companies want – and a little about our politics
When was the last time an insurance company executive answered the phone at 3 am to talk to the mom of a three-year-old with a fever?
Newport City Council to weigh Gulls license, boat show agreement and summer event permits
Wednesday’s meeting includes action items on Cardines Field, the Hotel Viking expansion and dozens of special events headed into the summer season
Fort Adams offers free guided tours for kids during April school vacation week
The Fort Adams Trust promotion runs April 18-26, with free admission for children under 17 on guided tours when accompanied by a paying adult
Newport Art Museum hosts artist panel tied to ‘Springboard’ exhibition April 16
Juror Julie Keyes will moderate a conversation with four exhibiting artists touching on what it means to be a professional, the current culture of the arts, and more
Your Newport County weather forecast: 7 days on land and sea
Updated throughout the day with the latest from NOAA’s National Weather Service
Trevor Story homers, has 5 RBIs to lead Red Sox over Twins 9-5
Trevor Story homered and drove in five runs on Wednesday to lead the Boston Red Sox over the Minnesota Twins 9-5.
Ray Suarez to deliver Salve Regina University commencement address May 17
The veteran broadcast journalist and author will receive an honorary degree alongside two others at the Newport university’s 76th commencement
Chariho board approves bond, denies superintendent extension
The Chariho School Committee last night (Tuesday) approved language that likely will lead to a $116 million district-wide bond referendum in November to build one unified school to replace three aging elementary schools, all with considerable problems.
With Jaylen Brown leading and Jayson Tatum back, Celtics are whole again and NBA title contenders
As the Celtics prepare for their fourth straight playoff appearance under coach Joe Mazzulla as the Eastern Conference’s No. 2 seed, they are whole again following Tatum’s return last month.
McKee pushes to repeal two-cent gas tax increase at Wakefield event
The governor says eliminating last year’s General Assembly-approved hike would save Rhode Islanders an estimated $9 million per year
Obituary: Robert Floyd Fye
December 27, 1948 — February 25, 2026
Letter to the Editor: Take a pause on changing the Renewable Energy Standard
By former State Representative Deborah Ruggiero, sponsor of the Renewable Energy Standard
Letter to the Editor: Retreat can be resiliency, opportunity
By Sen. Victoria Gu and Rep. Terri Cortvriend
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