Newport Art Museum to honor Sheila Isham and celebrate Angel Otero at 2026 Summer Art Party
Two major exhibitions open July 10 with the museum’s annual gala, benefiting the Museum School and education programs
‘Revolution Reimagined’ exhibition at Rosecliff offers fresh look at America’s founding
Preservation Society show opens June 26, exploring how Newport experienced the Revolution and how its story has been retold over the centuries
RIDOH recommends closing swimming areas at three Rhode Island beaches, including Easton’s Beach
State health officials cite high bacteria counts at the Newport, Warwick and Coventry beaches
Champions and rising stars set for Cerity Partners Hall of Fame Open in Newport
McNally, Maria, Michelsen and Brooksby headline the ATP Challenger and WTA 125 field at the International Tennis Hall of Fame, July 5-12
Largest Rhode Island health care union endorses McKee, Matos for re-election
UNAP, representing more than 5,500 health care workers, backs the governor and lieutenant governor ahead of the Sept. 9 primary
RIHEBC awards $1 million in capital grants, including several to Newport County organizations
State financing agency funds 45 nonprofits and municipalities statewide, with local awards for senior living, a library and a retirement center
Olympic medalist Elizabeth Beisel joins Kingston Chamber Music Festival’s 2026 season
Rhode Island native and two-time Olympic swimmer takes the stage as a violinist as the festival celebrates America’s 250th anniversary
Fort Adams Trust marks Independence Week with July Fourth fireworks and veterans tribute
Newport fort kicks off a season of free public programming, anchored by its harborside Fourth of July celebration and a Veterans Appreciation Day on July 5
2026 Newport Bermuda Race sets sail June 19 with public festival at Fort Adams
More than 150 boats begin the 636-mile ‘Thrash to the Onion Patch’ as fans gather for a free starting-line celebration
Op-Ed: The U.S. is facing an information emergency. Here’s what I’m doing about it
A journalist brings his talks on news, misinformation and the future of journalism to the Newport Public Library on July 9
Belcourt to unveil first permanent display of Statue of Liberty artifacts on July 4
Newport mansion designed by Lady Liberty’s pedestal architect will open the largest exhibition of the statue’s original structural materials ever mounted
Gerry Goldstein: ChatGPT gets something off its chest
In our era when many worry that Artificial Intelligence is gobbling up jobs, it’s instructive to remember John Henry – and I don’t mean the one who owns the Red Sox and the Boston Globe.
Building trades council endorses Matos for re-election as lieutenant governor
Statewide union group representing 16 affiliated locals backs the incumbent as she faces a crowded 2026 field
Middletown High School graduates Class of 2026 at Gaudet Field
School marks commencement with student-led program, scholarship recognition and musical performances
On the Market: A busy weekend across Newport County (June 13-14)
Open houses remain one of the best ways to get a feel for neighborhoods, values, and what’s available.
Kids Count – a look at Newport County Communities
The child population of Newport County is decreasing more than double the rate of the state of Rhode Island, while elementary and high school students are generally outperforming the rest of the state on standard testing for reading and math.
Dr. Michael Fine: What’s crazy about sending a 102-year-old home from rehab on a Friday
This 102-year-old man’s situation is pretty common among elderly people, who eventually weaken with age.
Rogers High School celebrates Class of 2026 at Toppa Field graduation
Newport’s graduating seniors honored in evening ceremony featuring student speakers and a guest address on equity in education
Home of the Week: A thoughtfully reimagined cottage just off Broadway
As someone who also calls the off-Broadway neighborhood home, I’ve always believed it offers some of the best value and quality of life on Aquidneck Island.
What Sold: A look at recent home sales across Newport County (June 1 – 5)
Last week, 23 properties changed hands across Newport County, highlighted by several significant transactions in Jamestown.
Tiverton softball repeats as D3 state champion, topping Rogers
Liliana Luis went the distance in the circle and Lucy Stearns drove in two as the Tigers beat the Vikings 5-2 at Rhode Island College on Sunday
Portsmouth repeats as D2 boys lacrosse champion with win over Westerly
A fourth-quarter defensive clamp-down and Luke Brandariz’s career-high four goals carried the Patriots to a 10-6 title win at Brown University on Saturday