Rhode Island challenger ensures US will have a boat at next year’s America’s Cup
American Racing Challenger Team USA representing Sail Newport in Rhode Island was announced as an official challenger Wednesday for the 2027 regatta scheduled off Naples.
Sail Newport-backed American Racing Challenger Team USA confirmed for 38th America’s Cup in Naples
The confirmation ends what would have been the first America’s Cup since 1851 without a U.S. entry
Vague on specifics, NPAC executive confident of raising millions to reopen opulent former opera house
This is another in our ongoing series on the opera house restoration project that is now approaching 25 years.
The JPT brings cult classics, Paul Thomas Anderson films and a live rock night to Newport this April
A special screening of “This Is Spinal Tap” on April 16 will be preceded by a live performance from David Tessier’s All Star Stars
Newport to host global economic innovator Zita Cobb for free public talk on April 8
Cobb, founder of the acclaimed Fogo Island Inn, will share lessons on community-driven economic renewal at Salve Regina University
Your Newport County weather forecast: 7 days on land and sea
Updated throughout the day with the latest from NOAA’s National Weather Service
Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce to host annual expo April 8 in Middletown
More than 70 local businesses will gather at the Wyndham Newport Atlantic Resort for a free community event featuring food samples, raffles and entertainment
Brown scores 35 points as the Celtics beat the Hornets 113-102 to claim the season series
Jaylen Brown had 35 points and nine rebounds, and the Boston Celtics outlasted the Charlotte Hornets 113-102 on Tuesday night.
Hurricanes overcome Geekie’s hat trick, top Bruins in OT to claim the Metropolitan Division title
Jaccob Slavin scored at 1:13 of overtime as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Boston Bruins 6-5 on Tuesday night and claimed their fourth Metropolitan Division title in six years.
Trevor Story’s 2 RBI double lifts Red Sox over Brewers 3-2 and ends 3-game skid
Trevor Story lined a two-run double in the sixth as the Boston Red Sox overcame 11 strikeouts to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 on Tuesday night and end a three-game skid.
Judy Collins adds second Newport show to farewell tour, performing June 13 and 14 at the JPT
Tickets for both shows go on sale Friday, April 10, at 10 a.m.
$8.4 million repair project at Charlestown Breachway completed
The project restored the breachway walls, dredged the channel and rebuilt two storm-resilient sand dunes
Obituary: Wanda Gwinn
June 17, 1966 — February 6, 2026
Rhode Island awards more than $8 million to support housing development statewide
The bond-funded awards will help support the development of 665 housing units, including 238 affordable homes
Obituary: Leith McLean Adams
August 23, 1941 – January 3, 2026
Comic – Sour Grapes: Brief
Sour Grapes is a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a problematic and troubled world.
Obituary: James M. Kirwin III
May 23, 1936 – April 5, 2026
Three iconic sailboats to lead America’s Jubilee Celebration Sail off Newport on June 5
The event aims to bring up to 250 boats together to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary
Obituary: Stephen L. Malvey
October 10, 1954 – April 3, 2026
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