Dr. Michael Fine: What’s crazy about paying for medical school
In my last column, I described the incredible difficulty of just applying to medical school. This time I want to describe what it costs.
Portsmouth home sells for $6.6 million, marking second highest sale on record in the town
A Carnegie Harbor Drive estate within the Aquidneck Club commands the town’s highest price since 2023.
Newport City Council to honor Black History Month, take up zoning changes at Feb. 25 meeting
Council will also consider new restaurant licenses, residential parking amendments
Electric Boat to add 3,500 jobs at Quonset Point, Reed says
Senator credits federal submarine funding with fueling hiring surge
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When your period is disrupting your life, it’s time to talk about it
At the South County Health Center for Women’s Health, providers are seeing an increasing number of women seeking care for abnormal or heavy menstrual bleeding, a condition that can cause fatigue, pain, anemia, and a significant disruption to quality of life.
The Reef takes top honors at Newport Winter Festival’s annual Hot Drink Contest
Jo’s American Bistro placed second and Red Parrot third in the competition, held as part of the 38th Annual Newport Winter Festival
On the Market: A look at 13 homes hosting Open Houses this weekend in Newport County (Feb. 21-22)
There are good opportunities across a wide range of price points this weekend, and a few listings that I am very excited about. Particularly, my own!
Home of the Week: A Classic Cape near Vernon Park. 23 Livingston Place, Middletown.
Located on a quiet dead end street just steps from Vernon Park and directly on the Newport and Middletown line, this classic Cape offers something increasingly rare in our market: true move in readiness.
7-Day Weather forecast for Newport County
Here’s what’s on tap for weather this week and weekend.
Brown helps Celtics thump Curry-less Warriors 121-110
Jaylen Brown had 23 points, 15 rebounds and 13 assists for his third triple-double of the season, and the Boston Celtics rolled over a Golden State Warriors team playing without Stephen Curry, 121-110 on Thursday night.
Bills filed at Rhode Island State House would limit private equity ownership in health care
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Linda Ujifusa and Rep. Kathleen Fogarty targets corporate practices lawmakers say prioritize profits over patient care
‘Love Story’ is revealing just how much Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s style has endured
Nearly three decades after her death at age 33, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy is back in the spotlight as one of fashion’s most powerful style influencers.
When Rhode Island shooter started firing, bystanders jumped into action to end the carnage
Sitting in the stands at a hockey game, Michael Black heard what he thought was popping balloons before quickly realizing it was gunfire. As dozens of people rushed out of the Rhode Island arena, Black told his wife to “run, run” and then lunged toward the shooter’s handgun
Aquidneck Island Land Trust accepting community grant applications through March 13
The Merritt Neighborhood Fund offers grants of up to $2,500 to support small parks, community gardens and natural spaces on Aquidneck Island
Public workshop on Naval Station Newport compatibility study set for March 3 in Newport
Residents can weigh in on transportation, land use and water infrastructure planning at the two-hour session at Innovate Newport
Jane Pickens Theater to screen ‘Solo Mio’ with filmmaker Q&A on Feb. 26
Rhode Island directors Charles and Daniel Kinnane will introduce the film and take questions following the 7:30 p.m. screening of the PG-rated romantic comedy
Newport Councilor again cited for campaign filing violation
One local councilman, Newport’s David Carlin III, apparently continues to ignore state campaign finance filing requirements, while another, Xaykham “Xay” Khamsyvoravong is raising significant funds as he’s rumored to be considering a run at a significant statewide office.
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Westerly’s Jen Christina is living her best life in ‘Six’
The musician and associate music director joins the touring Broadway hit — and is using her time on the road to document the musical legacy of her hometown
Authorities are using deep-sea tech to try find the sunken fishing boat off Massachusetts
A coalition of authorities is deploying technology to try to locate the wreck of a fishing boat that sank last month off Massachusetts, killing all seven aboard. But winter weather and sea conditions have thus far slowed their efforts.
Movies and TV shows casting in Rhode Island
Backstage compiled a list of projects casting right now in Rhode Island and nationwide, and which roles they’re looking to fill.
Newport County shows stark divide in student absenteeism rates
While Newport ranks second-worst statewide at 34.6%, Jamestown and Little Compton post some of state’s best rates
Marc Roberge of O.A.R. coming to The JPT in April
Tickets for the intimate solo show go on sale Friday
Middletown-based SENEDIA receives $195,500 grant to continue defense workforce program
Real Jobs RI extends decade of support for program that has placed 350+ workers in defense jobs since 2016
Newport Folk Festival adds Lauryn Hill, Lizzy McAlpine, Gillian Welch to growing 2026 lineup
Five-time Grammy winner headlines a wave of new additions to the sold-out festival’s rolling roster
Shooter killed ex-wife and a son in Rhode Island ice rink attack, police say
The person who opened fire Monday during a youth hockey game at a Rhode Island ice rink was specifically targeting family members, killing an ex-wife and son as many fans dived for cover while a handful rushed the shooter to stop the attack, authorities said.
No. 18 Saint Louis loses 81-76 at Rhode Island, ending 18-game win streak
Jonah Hinton made nine 3-pointers and scored 29 points as Rhode Island upset No. 18 Saint Louis 81-76 on Tuesday night, snapping the Billikens’ 18-game winning streak.