What Sold: 21 Newport County homes close as the late-summer real estate market takes shape (Aug. 17 – 21)
Newport accounted for a significant share of the week’s activity, including several sales above $1 million and three transactions that surpassed $2.8 million.
Texans acquire WR Kayshon Boutte from Patriots to fill void after Jayden Higgins’ injury
The Houston Texans acquired wide receiver Kayshon Boutte from the New England Patriots on Monday.
Newport Mansions offering free admission to county residents in September and November
Five properties open free Sept. 12-13, including the “Revolution Reimagined” exhibition at Rosecliff; The Breakers and Marble House free Nov. 14-15
Tickets still available for Bike Newport’s 10-Spot Ride this Saturday
Riders visit secret locations across the city before converging on a new final stop for a set by Leaving Irene with guitarist Danny Kortchmar
RIDOT shifting traffic on South County Trail bridge over Route 4 in East Greenwich
Lanes move to the rebuilt northbound side Friday night; a two-lane configuration becomes permanent
MLK Community Center collecting adult clothing donations through Sunday
Giveaway for Newport County residents follows Aug. 31 at the center; only new shoes accepted
Newport Sings opens fall enrollment for teen and adult choruses
Two programs, both free or sliding scale with no audition; rehearsals begin the week of Sept. 21
Your Newport County weather forecast: 7 days on land and sea
Updated throughout the day with the latest from NOAA’s National Weather Service
Sogard’s solo homer starts Red Sox rally in 5-4 win over Giants
The Sox finished their homestand 5-1. They are 7-3 since a five-game skid that matched their season high.
Tommy DeVito throws TD pass, Ja’Quinden Jackson taken off in ambulance as Patriots beat Eagles 24-21
Patriots backup Tommy DeVito tossed a 69-yard touchdown pass to Kyle Williams and New England beat Philadelphia 24-21 on Saturday night
Tiverton Public Library’s September lineup: silent film, author visits and a book club at a cat café
Free adult programs run all month, from tech classes to crochet; several require registration
Today In Newport History: August 22, 1762 – Ann Franklin Takes Over Newport Mercury, Becomes First Female Editor in U.S.
Ann (Smith) Franklin became the sole editor and publisher of the Newport Mercury on August 22nd, 1762, making her the first female editor in the United States.
Willson Contreras hits 3-run homer, Red Sox outlast Giants 6-4 in Rafael Devers’ return to Fenway
Willson Contreras hit a three-run home run and the Boston Red Sox held off the San Francisco Giants 6-4 on Friday night in the return of Rafael Devers to Fenway Park.
Newport Pell Bridge lane closures start Monday; work continues on Mount Hope and Jamestown bridges
Right eastbound lane on the Pell closed weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Sept. 4
Tiverton library opens StoryWalk trail with Sept. 19 celebration
Picture book pages mounted along a path around the library invite families to read while they walk
Dr. Michael Fine: What’s crazy about COVID and flu vaccines in 2026
As we expected, the severity of Covid is trending down over the years, as more of us get more and more immune to it, and our herd immunity strengthens.
Jamestown Community Theatre holding auditions for Sondheim’s “Merrily We Roll Along”
Auditions by appointment Sept. 3; the production opens the company’s 36th season in November
Under financial pressure, Brown University Health mum on Newport Hospital birthing center
Insurance denials, uncompensated care drive up costs for top healthcare operator
MLK Community Center hosting free karaoke competition Tuesday
Twenty singing spots available; spectators welcome, and there’s a prize for first place
Comic – Sour Grapes: Itchy Pet
Sour Grapes is a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a problematic and troubled world.
Salve students learn on the job at the Newport Folk and Jazz festivals
This summer, Salve Regina University rising seniors Grace Kasten and Topher Weber experienced that history from behind the scenes as interns with Newport Festivals Foundation.