Greater Newport Chamber to host ‘Coffee with the Candidates’ series at Innovate Newport
Weekly Thursday coffee hours running July 16 through Sept. 10 will bring candidates for governor and lieutenant governor before the local business community
For actor Alex LeBlanc, a summer of ‘Grease’ and ‘Titanic’ at Theatre by the Sea
The 24-year-old East Greenwich performer returns to the Matunuck stage as Roger in ‘Grease,’ more than a decade after his first show there as a child
Potter League launches ‘Stars, Stripes & Second Chances’ adoption event as shelter reaches capacity
Adult dog and cat adoption fees are 50% off June 26 through July 2 to help create space for animals in need
Newport Vineyards launches Tuesday Tunes series and continues Sunday music through August
Free weekly live music at the Middletown vineyard runs alongside food, wine specials and oyster offerings into late summer
Clagett Regatta to host 2026 U.S. Para Sailing Championships at Sail Newport
Twenty-five sailors from across North America will compete June 26-28 at the 24th annual event, the fourth time it has hosted the national championships
Comic – Sour Grapes: Humid
A comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a problematic and troubled world.
Sakonnet Vineyard announces summer fitness series pairing workouts with wine
Wednesday sculpt classes with RAD Fit Studios and Saturday morning UnWINED yoga run through September at the Little Compton vineyard
Jermain reflects on 12 years, charts what’s next for Newport schools in final monthly chat
Outgoing superintendent says state denied $2.6M loan request, expects to recall at least six of 17 laid-off teachers tonight; special School Committee meeting set for 5 p.m. at Pell
AARP commits $143,000 in grants to strengthen Rhode Island communities, including Bike Newport
Nine organizations statewide receive 2026 Community Challenge grants for projects improving mobility, safety and connection for residents of all ages
Nine candidates enter Newport City Council at-large race as filing period closes
School Committee chair Dring, Cullen among those jumping to council race
Freeman’s bunt drives in go-ahead run, Carrigg has 3 RBIs as Rockies rally past Red Sox 8-6
Tyler Freeman’s sacrifice bunt in the eighth inning drove in the go-ahead run, Cole Carrigg had three RBIs and the Colorado Rockies rallied past the Boston Red Sox 8-6 on Wednesday.
RIDOH recommends swimming advisories at five beaches in Jamestown, Newport and Tiverton
State health officials cite high bacteria counts at the Newport County beaches
newportFILM Outdoors returns June 25 with a summer of documentaries and filmmaker conversations
The 10-week open-air series opens at the Great Friends Meeting House with “Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World” and adds new accessibility tools and audience perks
Gerry Goldstein: On America’s 250th, where are we heading?
As we approach the Fourth of July and our nation’s 250th anniversary, here is something I learned from a great American, “Publius:”
What Sold: A look at a dozen recent sales in Newport County (June 15 – 19)
Twelve properties changed hands across Newport County last week, highlighted by a few notable sales in Jamestown and Newport.
Candidates began to declare for office today
Beginning today (Monday) through Wednesday afternoon, candidates in Rhode Island will officially declare for local, statewide and federal offices.
Newport’s fourth annual Juneteenth celebration returns to Fort Adams
RISHM’s expanded event marked the holiday with a Rhode Island 250th theme, honoring Black and Indigenous history across the state
On the Market: Father’s Day Weekend. A look at Open Houses Across Newport County (June 20-21)
Father’s Day weekend brings a packed Saturday schedule and a lighter Sunday lineup, though there are still enough homes open on Sunday that you can count them on both hands.
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.
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.