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The latest: COVID-19

Bristol County

Tracking COVID-19: The latest local, national, and global data

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Positive Cases In Rhode Island
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City & Government

Department of Health releases updated COVID-19 data by city, town

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Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) today released newly updated data on the number of people COVID-19 tested and the number of...
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News

New, secretive data system shaping federal pandemic response

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This article was originally published by the Center for Public Integrity, a nonprofit investigative news organization based in Washington, D.C.
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News

Rhode Island added to New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut’s travel advisory list

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Rhode Island was among the states that New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut added to their travel advisory list on Tuesday.
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City & Government

List: States with travel restrictions upon entry to Rhode Island

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Rhode Island began implementing a mandatory 14-day quarantine for anyone coming to Rhode Island from any state with 5% or greater positivity...
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2020 Election

2020 Voter Guide – Candidate Profile: Leonard Katzman, Portsmouth Town Council

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Leonard Katzman, 61, Director of Business Development at Brown University for 13 years, is running for a third term on the Portsmouth...
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2020 Election

Election 2020: Hamilton seeking seventh term on Portsmouth Council

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Keith Hamilton, 51, a member of the Portsmouth Town Council since 2008 is the lone Republican running for Portsmouth Council this year.
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City & Government

Department of Health releases updated COVID-19 data by city, town

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Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) today released newly updated data on the number of people COVID-19 tested and the number of...
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2020 Election

What’s Up Newp’s Voter Guide – 2020 General Election: Newport City Council

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This year's Newport City Council race is among one of the most competitive races that we've seen in recent years.
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News

Newport Recreation accepting registrations for their distance learning pod at The Hut

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Newport Recreation today announced that it is currently accepting registrations for their distance learning pod at The Hut. 
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Featured

Finding Spectacular Fall Foliage – Right Here in Rhode Island

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With fall foliage season beginning, and with travel restrictions making it difficult for us to visit the mountains of Northern New England,...
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Newport Music Festival Live at the Chanler at Cliff Walk Oct. 12-14

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Newport, R.I. — Nearly six months after making the difficult decision to cancel its summer festival for the first time in its...
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America’s Got Talent Winner Darci Lynn Farmer To Perform Live at Yarmouth Drive-In Oct. 4

Entertainment & Music Ken Abrams -
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Comedian, singer, and ventriloquist, Darci Lynn Farmer is bringing her incredible talent to the Yarmouth Drive-in on Cape Cod. The winner of...
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LIVE ON WUN: Looking Ahead At The General Election: A convo with Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea (Sept. 25 at 10 am)

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Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea will join What's Up Newp at 10 am on Friday, September 25th to provide us with everything...
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What’s Up in Dining: We Visit Mia’s Cafe in Pawcatuck

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As things settle into a “new normal,” more establishments open, set rules for how they’ll handle reservations, seating, mask use, and a...
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LIVE ON WUN: Newport City Council Meeting (Sept. 23)

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Newport City Council hosted a (virtual) Regular Council Meeting at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, September 23. The full agenda...
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The Latest: Newport County

Finding Spectacular Fall Foliage – Right Here in Rhode Island

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With fall foliage season beginning, and with travel restrictions making it difficult for us to visit the mountains of Northern New England,...
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Newport Music Festival Live at the Chanler at Cliff Walk Oct. 12-14

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Newport, R.I. — Nearly six months after making the difficult decision to cancel its summer festival for the first time in its...
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Things to do this weekend in Newport County: September 25 – 27

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Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in Newport County this weekend, September 25 - 27, 2020. Things...
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Tracking COVID-19: The latest local, national, and global data

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Positive Cases In Rhode Island
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LIVE ON WUN: Looking Ahead At The General Election: A convo with Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea (Sept. 25 at 10 am)

2020 Election Ryan Belmore -
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Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea will join What's Up Newp at 10 am on Friday, September 25th to provide us with everything...
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Newport Recreation to host drive-thru Halloween Event at Easton’s Beach, businesses and organizations encouraged to participate

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Newport Recreation will host a special drive-thru Halloween Event on Saturday, October 31st at Easton's Beach. Families will have...
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The latest: 2020 Election

2020 Election

LIVE ON WUN: Looking Ahead At The General Election: A convo with Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea (Sept. 25 at 10 am)

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Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea will join What's Up Newp at 10 am on Friday, September 25th to provide us with everything...
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2020 Election

Election 2020: Navy Veteran seeking a seat on Middletown Town Council

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Gregory M. Huet, 61, a career Naval officer is running for the Middletown Town Council for the first time, saying he’ll be...
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2020 Election

Election 2020: Hamilton seeking seventh term on Portsmouth Council

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Keith Hamilton, 51, a member of the Portsmouth Town Council since 2008 is the lone Republican running for Portsmouth Council this year.
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2020 Election

Letter To The Editor: Jamie Bova has been an outstanding public servant for the people of Newport

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To the Editor, I am writing this letter to express my support for Mayor Jamie Bova.  I met her during...
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2020 Election

Letter To The Editor: Kate Leonard proved herself to me and my neighbors

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I am writing to share my personal experience with Kate Leonard. As a young ward 3 resident I am...
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The latest: Videos

City & Government

LIVE ON WUN: Newport City Council Meeting (Sept. 23)

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Newport City Council hosted a (virtual) Regular Council Meeting at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, September 23. The full agenda...
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Bristol County

LIVE ON WUN: Governor Raimondo’s COVID-19 Press Briefing (Sept. 23)

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Governor Gina Raimondo and the Rhode Island Department of Health hosted a a press briefing at 1 pm on Wednesday, September 23rd...
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Bristol County

LIVE ON WUN: Lagging Census; Treasurer Magaziner and R.I. Kids Count discuss what’s at risk for Aquidneck Island and R.I.

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As Rhode Islanders’ response rate to the critical 2020 Census lags behind the national average for the count now ending one month...
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2020 Election

What’s Up Newp’s Voter Guide – 2020 General Election: Newport City Council

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This year's Newport City Council race is among one of the most competitive races that we've seen in recent years.
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City & Government

Live on What’s Up Newp: Governor Raimondo’s COVID-19 Press Briefing

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Governor Gina Raimondo and the Rhode Island Department Of Health will host a press briefing to provide an update on COVID-19 in...
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The Latest: Outside Newport County

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Arts & Culture

What’s Up at the Movies: We Review “The Devil All the Time”

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Adapting a book for the big screen can be a tricky process. People often talk about film adaptations in terms of faithfulness...
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Columns

Tiny Kitchen Magic: Pasta alla Puttanesca

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Well, hello there Newport. My name is Jay. I’m a lifelong eater.  I am also a (mostly) self-taught cook. In this monthly...
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Arts & Culture

What’s Up at the Movies: We Review “I’m Thinking of Ending Things”

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 I’m Thinking of Ending Things, the latest work from filmmaker Charlie Kaufman adapted from Iain Reid’s novel of the same name, is...
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Columns

Gerry Goldstein, cell phone millionaire

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In these disturbing times it's comforting to know that one has friends who can be relied on to come through when the...
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Arts & Culture

What’s Up at the Movies: We Review “Jimmy Carter: Rock and Roll President”

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In my recent interview with music writer and retired MTV Executive Bill Flanagan, the Warwick native explained how the new film Jimmy...
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The Latest: Local Obituaries

Obituary

Obituary for Sandra Hall

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This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Sandra Hall, 54, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away peacefully after a...
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Obituary

Obituary for Shirley R. Sartori

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This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. A private memorial service for Shirley R. Sartori, who passed away...
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Obituary

Obituary for Rachel Perry Plymesser

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This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Rachel Perry Plymesser, 96, died on September 21, 2020 at the...
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Obituary

Obituary for Darlene M. Silvia

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This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Darlene M. Silvia, age 61, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away...
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Obituary

Obituary for Juan Jose Rodriguez Gonzalez

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Reenv: San guayaba Palencia Guatemala 15 de Septiembre fecha inolvidable pues el señor Jesucrito llamó a su presencia a Juanito Rodriguez Quien...
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The Latest: City & Government

LIVE ON WUN: Looking Ahead At The General Election: A convo with Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea (Sept. 25 at 10 am)

2020 Election Ryan Belmore -
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Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea will join What's Up Newp at 10 am on Friday, September 25th to provide us with everything...
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LIVE ON WUN: Newport City Council Meeting (Sept. 23)

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Newport City Council hosted a (virtual) Regular Council Meeting at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, September 23. The full agenda...
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Department of Health releases updated COVID-19 data by city, town

City & Government Ryan Belmore -
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Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) today released newly updated data on the number of people COVID-19 tested and the number of...
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LIVE ON WUN: Governor Raimondo’s COVID-19 Press Briefing (Sept. 23)

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Governor Gina Raimondo and the Rhode Island Department of Health hosted a a press briefing at 1 pm on Wednesday, September 23rd...
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Governor Raimondo will participate in U.S. Climate Alliance “Leading the Charge” panel on Wednesday

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The United States Climate Alliance, a bipartisan coalition of governors committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions consistent with the goals of the...
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Speaker Mattiello introduces bill to allow restaurants to sell takeout alcohol through the end of 2021

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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to grip the restaurant industry, Speaker of the House Nicholas A. Mattiello (D-Dist. 15, Cranston) has introduced...
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The Latest: Dine & Drink

What’s Up in Dining: We Visit Mia’s Cafe in Pawcatuck

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As things settle into a “new normal,” more establishments open, set rules for how they’ll handle reservations, seating, mask use, and a...
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With only weeks to go until Election Day, Yacht Club “Soda Pop Poll” delivers an update

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By David Dadekian, Eat Drink RI Yacht Club Bottling Works, The Official Soda and Water Company of Rhode Island,...
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Newport Restaurant Week to return November 6 – 15 (Updated)

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This story was originally published on September 17, it was updated on September 22. It will look and...
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Speaker Mattiello introduces bill to allow restaurants to sell takeout alcohol through the end of 2021

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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to grip the restaurant industry, Speaker of the House Nicholas A. Mattiello (D-Dist. 15, Cranston) has introduced...
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Newport locals redefine fresh with Hoist & Crane Coffee

Food & Drink Sarah McClutchy -
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Back in March, we chatted with Newport residents Evan Carbotti and Ingrid Adolphs of Carbotti Experiences about...
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Giusto will open on September 8th at Hammetts Hotel

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Newport, RI - Giusto, the first independent restaurant concept from Chef Kevin O’Donnell, today announced its grand opening will take place on...
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The Latest: Sailing & Sports

West Coast teams take the early lead at Race Week at Newport presented by Rolex

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By New York Yacht Club Southern California sailors are not used to extended breaks in their sailing schedule, the...
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Newport Polo will wrap up its 2020 season on Saturday with the Finals presented by Herb Chambers Exotics

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The Newport International Polo Series today announced the culmination of the 2020 season, with the Finals Presented by Herb Chambers Exotics at 4 PM on Saturday, September...
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11th Hour Racing Team adds three new crew members

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By 11th Hour Racing Team Three new sailing crew have been signed by 11th Hour Racing Team, the U.S.-based offshore...
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Buckaroo, Gamecock hoping success in other classes will translate to the Melges IC37 at Race Week at Newport presented by Rolex

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By New York Yacht Club The Melges IC37 class was designed to make it as easy as possible for...
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The Original 9, Lleyton Hewitt among seven tennis greats named to ballot for 2021 induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame

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By International Tennis Hall Of Fame Fifty years ago this week, nine brave women took a stand against a...
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At The Ocean Race Summits Newport, Senator Whitehouse warns we must act now on ocean health

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U.S. Senator for Rhode Island Sheldon Whitehouse was among an engaging and diverse group of international experts and change-makers who spoke Wednesday...
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The Latest: Opinion

2020 Election

Letter To The Editor: Jamie Bova has been an outstanding public servant for the people of Newport

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To the Editor, I am writing this letter to express my support for Mayor Jamie Bova.  I met her during...
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2020 Election

Letter To The Editor: Kate Leonard proved herself to me and my neighbors

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I am writing to share my personal experience with Kate Leonard. As a young ward 3 resident I am...
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2020 Election

Letter To The Editor: Good people should not be thrown away

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Dear Editors, I would like to write to you with the hope of sharing one of the most beautiful...
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2020 Election

Letter To The Editor: Jamie Bova is the best thing that has happened to Newport City Council in the last ten years

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Four years ago, I was introduced to Jamie Bova. “She wants to be elected to the City Council; you should meet her.”...
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2020 Election

Letter To The Editor: It’s time for someone new in Ward 3

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Every age group in Newport has its dedicated volunteers that help make our city a place of pride for residents and tourists. ...
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The Latest: Real Estate

Newport

‘Grey Walls’ on Beacon Hill Road in Newport sells for $6.56 million

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Gustave White Sotheby’s  International Realty today announced the sale of ‘Grey Walls’ in Newport, which is located at 86 Beacon Hill Road.
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Middletown

What Sold: 22 Aquidneck Island real estate sales, transactions (Sept. 15- 22)

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Here’s what sold on Aquidneck Island over the last week. Our weekly roundup of Aquidneck Island real estate...
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Middletown

10 must-see open houses happening this weekend on Aquidneck Island (Sept. 18 -20)

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Newport, RI – On the market for a new home? Here’s a look at what houses on Aquidneck Island you can tour...
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Newport

Home on Ocean Avenue fetches $4.45 million

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Lila Delman Real Estate today announced the sale of 123 Ocean Avenue in Newport for $4,450,000. George Tollefson...
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Middletown

What Sold: 26 Aquidneck Island real estate sales, transactions (September 8 – 15)

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Here’s what sold on Aquidneck Island over the last week. Aquidneck Island real estate...
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