Letter: Before the first hard vote, agree on how you’ll talk to each other
A retired teacher asks Newport’s incoming City Council and School Committee to set ground rules for debate — starting with letting everyone speak once before anyone speaks twice
George and White leads Celtics past Bucks, 109-102
Paul George scored 25 points and had five 3-pointers, Derrick White added 24 points and seven assists, and the Boston Celtics beat the Milwaukee Bucks 109-102 on Wednesday night.
Rhode Island’s congressional delegation prepares for more influence in Washington
The shift in Congressional power could be even more consequential for Rhode Island’s two senators, who are among the most senior Democrats in the chamber and are expected to take the helm of influential committees.
The Newport Nutcracker returns to Rosecliff for its 26th year
Audiences move through the mansion as the ballet unfolds around them. The run opens Nov. 25 and includes more than 60 children in the cast.
Your Newport County weather forecast: 7 days on land and sea
Updated throughout the day with the latest from NOAA’s National Weather Service
Rhode Island voters reject two bond questions, approve $450 million in borrowing
Rhode Islanders OK’d three of five bond measures on Tuesday’s ballot, approving a combined $450 million in borrowing to fund projects in higher education, housing and environmental projects, while rejecting $150 million for economic development and historic preservation.
Newport elects Holder, Smyth, Dring and Cullen at-large; Mazza falls 46 votes short
Pinnock and Conklin win the ward races, and seven of nine School Committee candidates take seats, according to unofficial results with all Newport polling locations reporting
Matos beats Loughlin to win another term as Rhode Island lieutenant governor
Democratic Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos defeated Republican challenger John Loughlin to win reelection Tuesday, securing another four years in Rhode Island’s second-highest general office.
No. 24 West Virginia women survive Rhode Island 68-64 behind Gia Cooke’s career-high 28 points
Gia Cooke scored a career-high 28 points, and No. 24 West Virginia beat Rhode Island 68-64 on Tuesday night for its 13th straight season-opening victory.
Foulkes defeats Block and Guckian to win governor’s race
Democrat Helena Buonanno Foulkes triumphed over her general election opponents Tuesday night to become Rhode Island’s next governor.
Newport Illuminated Boat Parade returns Nov. 27
The 27th annual parade circles Newport Harbor at 6 p.m. the Friday after Thanksgiving. Viewing is free, and spectators are asked to bring a non-perishable food donation for the MLK Community Center.
Middletown Islanders 12U football reaches Super Bowl; three cheer squads win state titles
The undefeated 12U team shut out Dartmouth 33-0 Sunday and plays New Bedford on Nov. 8 at Seekonk. Three cheerleading teams won RISMA championships and advance to regionals in Springfield.
Alperen Sengun leads Rockets past Celtics 109-93 as Houston moves into first in West
Alperen Sengun had 26 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds to lead the Houston Rockets to a 109-93 win over the Boston Celtics on Monday night.