Salve Regina student dies of carbon monoxide poisoning in snow-covered vehicle during blizzard
Newport Police issue correction: vehicle was not running
Gerry Goldstein: Best of A.I. must spring from ourselves
Given such mixed viewpoints, this seemed a good time to have a heart-to-heart with AI – to get some first-hand answers on where it thinks it’s going.
Blizzard of 2026: Newport County wakes up to up to 34 inches of snow — the most on record in Rhode Island
All four bridges reopening at noon as travel ban lifts; RIPTA still suspended; about 1,350 without power in Newport County
Northeast US digs out from brutal storm that disrupted flights and canceled school
Warwick, Rhode Island, exceeded 3 feet (91 centimeters), topping the nation so far.
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When your period is disrupting your life, it’s time to talk about it
At the South County Health Center for Women’s Health, providers are seeing an increasing number of women seeking care for abnormal or heavy menstrual bleeding, a condition that can cause fatigue, pain, anemia, and a significant disruption to quality of life.
It’s officially a blizzard: Over 28 inches in Portsmouth — a record-breaking storm
Blizzard of 2026 surpasses Blizzard of ’78 as greatest single snowstorm on record in Rhode Island; RIPTA suspends all service Tuesday; about 6,000 without power in Newport County
For Northeast blizzard, everything was just right to roll up a monster snowfall
At 33.5 inches (85.1 centimeters) by about midday Monday, Providence set its all-time record for snowfall, beating the previous record set in 1978, and it was still snowing, the National Weather Service office in Boston reported.
Salve Regina University to Host Free Panel Discussion on America’s Founding Ahead of Nation’s 250th Anniversary
Free public event set for March 3 features historians, best-selling author to examine founding ideals and their meaning today
Just My Opinion: Assuring an adequate blood supply following the Blizzard of 2026
I urge anyone capable of donating blood to consider taking an hour out of their day tomorrow or Wednesday to donate, helping assure someone a chance at life.
Brandi Carlile, CMAT among latest additions to 2026 Newport Folk Festival lineup
Carlile to perform songs from new album; Irish breakout star and indie favorites also join the bill
Obituary: Chris A. Pimentel
February 12, 1953 — February 20, 2026
Snowfall intensifies in Northeast, with many stuck at home under blizzard warnings and travel bans
Rhode Island’s T.F. Green International Airport announced Monday that it was temporarily suspending all airport operations.
Obituary: P. Michael Murphy
April 15, 1954 – February 21, 2026
Police top firefighters 5-2 in Aquidneck Island Guns ‘N Hoses charity hockey game, raising record funds for Portsmouth family
Event marks police’s 5th championship; organizers say Milici family were ‘true winners’
What Sold: A look at 4 recent sales in Newport County (Feb. 16 – 20)
It was a relatively quiet week in local real estate, but one extraordinary sale reminded everyone just how strong the upper end of our market remains.
7-Day Weather forecast for Newport County
Here’s what’s on tap for weather this week and weekend.
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.
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Jaylen Brown, Payton Pritchard lead Celtics past Lakers 111-89 for a season sweep of this rivalry
Jaylen Brown had 32 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, and the Boston Celtics swept the season series in the NBA’s most storied rivalry with a 111-89 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night.
Safari Room at OceanCliff wins Newport Winter Festival’s Mac & Cheese Smackdown
Caleb & Broad placed second and Skiff Bar at Marriott third in the competition, which closed out the 38th Annual Newport Winter Festival
RITBA: Newport Pell Bridge, all bridges closing to commercial traffic at 5 p.m., all traffic at 7 p.m.
All bridges closing at 7 p.m.; 1 to 2 feet of snow, wind gusts up to 70 mph expected; schools closed Monday
Obituary: Maria Evarista Pereira
September 17, 1938 — February 19, 2026
Blizzard Warning: Newport County bracing for 1 to 2 feet of snow, wind gusts up to 70 mph today through Tuesday
Parking bans issued across the county; schools, City Hall closed Monday
Jane Pickens Theater to honor Diane Keaton and Robert Redford in new film series
The JPT Collection lineup features classic films spanning both icons’ careers
Blizzard warnings issued from Delaware to Massachusetts as storm threatens East Coast
A rapidly intensifying storm triggered blizzard warnings Saturday for New York City, New Jersey and Boston as communities along the East Coast prepared for the Sunday arrival of heavy snow and damaging winds.
Dockery scores 19 as La Salle knocks off Rhode Island 59-46
Rob Dockery had 19 points in La Salle’s 59-46 win over Rhode Island on Saturday.
Obituary: Frederick Allen Arruda
February 5, 1956 — February 17, 2026