Newport Public Schools draw about 12 applicants for interim superintendent
Jermain says school committee aims to name her one-year successor at its May 12 meeting, with regionalization vote driving the interim approach
RIPEC report says Rhode Island economy is losing ground
State’s GDP per capita and labor productivity grew at less than half the U.S. rate from 2014 to 2024, new scorecard finds
Edwards files 10 bills seeking housing carve-outs for Tiverton
Tiverton Democrat says state’s recent one-size-fits-all housing laws don’t fit small towns
Clement hits 2-run home run and Valenzuela adds a solo blast as Blue Jays rough up Red Sox 8-1
Ernie Clement hit a two-run home run, Brandon Valenzuela added a solo homer and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 8-1 on Wednesday.
Man who killed Brown students, MIT professor targeted symbolic victims tied to grievances, FBI says
Federal investigators say they believe the man who carried out a mass shooting at Brown University and later killed a Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor did not act randomly.
Smyth seeks second term on Newport City Council
At-Large councilor points to budget transparency, a 10-year environmental plan and ethics reform as she heads into November
Norman Bird Sanctuary launches free field trips for 7th graders
“Ecosystem Explorers” pilot, powered by a Frederick Henry Prince Memorial Fund grant, pairs hikes with hands-on science and mindfulness
RIPTA expands 231 Flex on Demand service to northern Aquidneck Island
Two-month pilot links Newport, Middletown and Portsmouth riders to Raytheon, NUWC and West House through June 30
Euer files bill to cap utility capital spending hikes, shield ratepayers from lobbying costs
Newport senator’s proposal would limit ISR plan increases to 3% and bar utilities from recovering advertising, marketing and lobbying expenses
Democrats investigate as Trump OKs almost $2 billion in taxpayer money to end offshore wind projects
Once the deals are complete, Ocean Winds will have one remaining U.S. offshore wind project, SouthCoast Wind off Massachusetts. Its development has slowed under Trump.
Rogers boys lacrosse shuts out Tiverton 14-0 at Braga Park
McCombe scores four to lead a balanced Vikings attack in a runaway home win
Rogers softball routs Middletown 17-3 behind Leys’ arm and bat
Vikings erupt for nine runs in the fourth to end it early and improve to 11-1
Obituary: Louis G. Virgadamo
July 17, 1937 – April 26, 2026
Your Newport County weather forecast: 7 days on land and sea
Updated throughout the day with the latest from NOAA’s National Weather Service
Obituary: Robert C. Kestler
August 14, 1964 – April 25, 2026
Pastrnak scores 9:14 into OT and Bruins avoid elimination with 2-1 win over Sabres
Elias Lindholm scored midway though the second period, and the Boston Bruins and Buffalo Sabres are tied at 1 entering overtime of Game 5 of their first-round playoff series on Tuesday night.
Trey Yesavage has a sharp season debut as Blue Jays beat Red Sox 3-0
Trey Yesavage pitched into the sixth inning in a sharp season debut, Kazuma Okamoto drove in two runs and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 3-0 on Tuesday night.
Joel Embiid scores 33 as 76ers beat Celtics 113-97 in Game 5 to keep their season alive
Joel Embiid scored 33 points, Tyrese Maxey had 25 points and 10 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers avoided elimination, beating the Boston Celtics 113-97 in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series on Tuesday night.
General Assembly passes Jamestown senior property tax relief bill
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Dawn Euer and Rep. Alex Finkelman extends the town’s existing tax break to seniors earning up to 240% of the federal poverty guideline
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