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What’s Up this weekend in Newport County: August 12 – 14
Cars & Coffee, Eastern RI 4-H Fair, Hoods Up Weekend, and more.
‘Six Picks’ Music: The best in local music this weekend (August 12-14)
Manilow, Diana Day and Backroads Blues
Six Picks Events: What’s Up in RI this weekend (Aug. 12-14)
Waterfire, Flickers and Moby Dick
Old Canteen Restaurant, donut/coffee shop, liquor store, and other businesses currently for sale in Rhode Island
Looking to own your own business? Here are a few opportunities.
Concert Recap and Photos: Backroads Blues Festival at Bold Point Park
Buddy Guy, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, and Kenny Wayne Shepherd rock the Point
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Newport Polo: Cosmic Ball goes supernova
The white marble setting of Rosecliff and white formal dress code of the Kia Ora Cosmic Ball, presented by BD rendered an ethereal movie set experience, aspiring to the Gilded Age soirees of Newport’s legendary mansions along Bellevue Avenue.
Scarborough South State Beach amenities will be closed on weekdays starting August 15 until Labor Day
Scarborough South State Beach in Narragansett will be closed weekdays starting Monday, August 15, and open weekends only for the last three weeks of the summer beach season.
Obituary: Joan Tolces Liebman
September 17, 1928 – August 11, 2022
Now Hiring: 115 job opportunities available right now in and around Newport
Here’s a look at some of the job opportunities that are available right now in the Newport area.
Gil, Petrovic lead Revolution to 1-0 victory over DC United
Carles Gil staked the New England Revolution to an early lead and Djordje Petrovic made it stand up in a 1-0 victory over D.C. United on Saturday.
Some ships push back at rules requiring slowdown for whales
Federal regulators who want to enforce new vessel speed rules to help protect rare whales can expect some pushback from ship operators.
The original Woodstock, by the numbers
In honor of the original Woodstock, Stacker rounded up 20 facts and figures that sum up the original three days of peace and music.
‘Walking The Battlefield’ to be held at Heritage Park in Portsmouth on September 24
Visitors will be guided through the action of The Battle of Rhode Island that took place on August 29th, 1778.
Obituary: Jennifer Lynn (Ripa) LaVault
May 17, 1968 – August 06, 2022
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What’s Up Today: Saturday, August 13
A look at what’s happening, new, and to do out there today.
Top stories this week on What’s Up Newp
Catch up on our most popular stories of the week.
7-Day weather forecast for Newport County
Here’s what’s on tap for weather this week and weekend.
Judge hits homer No. 46, but Red Sox rally to beat Yanks 3-2
The New York Yankees still have a double-digit lead in the AL East and a chance to coast into the postseason.
Former presidential yacht to be restored at Maine shipyard
The Sequoia is a 1925 motor yacht that served eight presidents before being sold by President Jimmy Carter in 1977.
Worried about back-to-school inflation? Latest price data on backpacks, laptops and kids’ clothes offers some relief for parents
Inflation is soaring, but prices for typical back-to-school gear like backpacks, computers and new clothes are rising less than average – or even falling.
Rhode Report: Schedule of lane closures and road construction projects (August 13 – 20)
Here’s what’s on tap for road construction, lane closures, and traffic delays, August 13 – 20
NUWC Division Newport, Baylor University students aim to advance autonomous capabilities of robots
Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport is partnering with Baylor University on a Naval Engineering Education Consortium (NEEC) project to improve the autonomous capabilities of robots.
The Cowsills announce first new album in 30 Years “Rhythm of The World” out September 30
Tour stop planned at Cranston’s newly renovated Park Theatre October 22
What’sUpNewp and The JPT to host film parties with ‘Point Break’ on August 17th & ‘Strange Brew’ on August 18th
Join us Wednesday and Thursday nights for a couple of special event parties.
Rhode Island is the #4 state with the least land owned by the federal government
Stacker investigated how much land is owned by the federal government in Rhode Island using data from the Congressional Research Service.
See how much land in Vermont is owned by the federal government
Stacker compiled a list of the states with the most land owned by the federal government using data from the Congressional Research Service.
Massachusetts is the #8 state with the least land owned by the federal government
Stacker compiled a list of the states with the most land owned by the federal government using data from the Congressional Research Service.
There’s reason for people on opposing sides of abortion to talk, even if they disagree – it helps build respect, understanding and can lead to policy change
When ideological enemies talk across their great divides, something good can happen – it reduces stereotypes and inflammatory language directed at people who don’t agree on the abortion rights issue.
27 Open Houses to check out in Newport County this weekend: August 12 – 14
On the market for a new home? Here’s a look at what homes are hosting an open house this weekend.
Obituary: Marie F. Carberry
July 09, 1925 – August 11, 2022
Obituary: Mary Ann Kesson
March 20, 1956 – July 07, 2022
Election 2022: Endorsements and Foulkes offers drug affordability plan
This is our regular column that wraps up some of the top political stories of the moment
Adoptable Cat of the Week: Maddie
“Maddie will capture your heart instantly! She is the loveliest, sweetest little tabby around. “
Late FG gives Giants, Daboll 23-21 victory over Patriots
The New York Giants hired Brian Daboll in the hopes he could get more production out of quarterback Daniel Jones and the offense.
Hosmer’s double in sixth sends Red Sox past Orioles, 4-3
Eric Hosmer hit a go-ahead RBI double in the sixth inning just after Baltimore rallied to tie it, and the Boston Red Sox held on for a 4-3 victory over the Orioles on Thursday night to snap a four-game losing streak.
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Massachusetts governor signs major climate bill into law
Massachusetts’ governor signed into law Thursday a major climate change bill that’s meant to bring the state closer to its goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Providence police captain charged with smashing man’s head to ground
A veteran police captain in Rhode Island shown on video smashing a handcuffed man’s face into the pavement over the July 4 weekend was charged with simple assault Thursday.
Russell’s No. 6 jersey retired across NBA, a 1st for league
Bill Russell’s No. 6 jersey is being retired across the NBA.
James White, hero in Patriots’ Super Bowl rally, retires
James White, who scored the game-winning touchdown in the New England Patriots’ historic comeback win over Atlanta in Super Bowl 51, announced his retirement on Thursday.
Newport named the friendliest and most welcoming place in America
This year, Newport earned top honors in the U.S. list-making it the friendliest and most welcoming place in America-while Matera, Italy topped the international list.
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Counties with highest COVID-19 infection rates in Rhode Island
Stacker compiled a list of counties with the highest COVID-19 infection rates in Rhode Island using data from U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.
New Preservation Society of Newport County tour takes visitors “Inside ‘The Gilded Age’”
This four-hour tour, offered once on Fridays from August 12 through September 23, will take visitors to The Breakers, Marble House, The Elms and Chateau-sur-Mer.
Secretary Gorbea reminds Rhode Islanders of upcoming voter registration and disaffiliation deadlines
Rhode Islanders should check their voter registration status by using the Department of State’s Voter Information Center at vote.ri.gov.
For top team racers, Newport in August is a mandatory pilgrimage
Racing in the Morgan Cup starts on Friday morning and runs through Sunday afternoon between Rose Island and Goat Island on the East Passage of Narragansett Bay. The other two regattas will follow a similar schedule on the following weekends.
NUWC Division Newport tests Snakehead large displacement unmanned undersea vehicle for autonomous missions
A U.S. Navy team led by NUWC Division Newport staff demonstrated an end-to-end intelligence preparation of the operational environment (IPOE) mission with the Snakehead large displacement unmanned undersea vehicle (LDUUV) prototype at the Narragansett Bay Test Facility on July 21.
August 11 is National Safe Digging Day: Rhode Island Energy reminds customers to always call 811 before digging
August 11 is National Safe Digging Day
Today In Newport History: August 11, 1866 – First roller skating rink opens to the public in U.S.
This was the first roller skating rink open to the public in the United States