Heat wave, fireworks, alcohol = potentially dangerous weekend
Temperatures soaring above 100 in much of Rhode Island, and many people preparing for a Fourth of July replete with fireworks, beer and wine, backyard cookouts, and crowded beaches – has emergency room docs preparing for what should be a busy weekend.
State agencies advise avoiding contact with three Rhode Island waterbodies over algae blooms
Harmful algae blooms prompt warnings at Upper Melville Pond in Portsmouth, along with reservoirs in North Providence and Burrillville
Wellington Resort listed for sale
The 5.27-acre resort at Thames Street and Wellington Avenue has zoning approval to convert its 52 suites into 152 hotel units
Newport City Council to weigh school budget deficit, safety grant and Access Hub July 8
Wednesday’s agenda includes a projected school budget shortfall, a federal street-safety grant and a slate of summer event approvals
Letter: We need Dawn Euer in the Rhode Island Senate
“We may pay our legislators like glorified interns, but the General Assembly is not amateur hour. We need to bring Dawn back for more sessions. Her experience, her smarts, and her grit are needed, and will be for the foreseeable future.”
Comic – Sour Grapes: Soccer
Sour Grapes is a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a problematic and troubled world.
Roger Williams Park Zoo to host 21+ Pride Night on July 11
The after-hours ‘Party with Pride’ celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community with drag performances, DJs, karaoke and ‘Nature is Queer’ animal chats
Your Newport County weather forecast: 7 days on land and sea
Updated throughout the day with the latest from NOAA’s National Weather Service
SENEDIA submarine shipbuilding partnership surpasses 10,000 trained in New England
The Middletown-based alliance marks a workforce milestone as the region works to meet growing demand for submarine builders
Another blockbuster: Jaylen Brown getting traded by Celtics to 76ers for Paul George, draft picks
Jaylen Brown’s time in Boston has come to a surprising end, with the Celtics deciding to trade him to one of their most storied rivals.
James Woods hits a 3-run homer as the Nationals beat the Red Sox 10-2 to take the series
James Woods belted a three-run homer for his 22nd of the season, Andrés Chaparro and Nasim Nuñez each hit their first and the Washington Nationals beat the Boston Red Sox 10-2 on Wednesday afternoon at steamy Fenway Park to take the series.
Involuntary: The independence we struggle to protect
A conversation that needs to be had
Farm Fresh RI’s Local Food Fest returns to Castle Hill Inn on Aug. 11
The annual celebration of Rhode Island’s summer harvest features more than 20 chef-crafted dishes, local drinks and seaside views overlooking Narragansett Bay
RIPTA extends northern Aquidneck Island Flex On Demand pilot through December
The on-demand transit service, originally set to end June 30, will continue serving Newport, Middletown and Portsmouth and major employers like Raytheon and NUWC
New Shoreham police outline Fourth of July enforcement plans for Block Island
Department cites increased personnel and strict enforcement of alcohol ordinances and underage drinking ahead of the holiday weekend
McKee administration reminds Rhode Islanders of safety precautions during extreme heat
An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect through Friday, with temperatures forecast between 95 and 100 degrees across most of Southern New England
Three storylines that will define Rhode Island’s housing market this summer
The national headlines often focus on mortgage rates or home prices, but the reality is far more nuanced. Real estate is local, and here in Rhode Island, I believe these three key storylines will stand out above the rest this summer season.
Rogers High School student redesigns Fort Adams ‘Tunnel Rat,’ creates youth scavenger hunt
Ninth-grader Charlie Johnson brought the ‘Johnny the Tunnel Rat’ adventure booklet to life through Newport’s Advertising, Design & New Media career program
Winners crowned at 24th Clagett Regatta and 2026 U.S. Para Sailing Championships
Newport’s Chuck Allen sweeps the 2.4mR class as Canada’s Tracy Schmitt and Igor Momot win the Martin 16 fleet in Newport
Golfers brave the elements to raise funds for Newport Mental Health
The annual Drive for Mental Health tournament, presented by Horan Building Company, returned to The Aquidneck Club to support behavioral health services in Newport County
Civalli strikes out 13, Nationals snap Red Sox’s 5-game win streak with 8-1 rout
Cade Civalli gave up one hit in seven innings and had a career-high 13 strikeouts in the Washington Nationals’ 8-1 victory over the Red Sox on Tuesday night, snapping Boston’s five-game winning streak.
Preservation Society offers free admission days for veterans and children during Independence Week
Free general admission also available at Hunter House on July 11 for French in Newport Day
Newport Restoration Foundation’s colonial homes named an Irreplaceable America site
The portfolio is among 10 historic places nationwide recognized by World Monuments Fund as the country approaches its 250th anniversary
Salve Regina launches new post-graduate certificate in clinical leadership in behavior analysis
The first-of-its-kind program, designed for working professionals, is enrolling now for the fall 2026 semester
RIPEC finds Rhode Island K-12 spending among nation’s highest, but student outcomes are middling
The report points to wide variation across districts, a misalignment between resources and student need, and slow adjustment to enrollment declines