Rhode Island delegation secures nearly $2 million in federal funding for Newport State Airport runway rehab
The Newport award is part of a $20.3 million package for T.F. Green and four other state airports announced Monday by Sens. Reed and Whitehouse and Reps. Magaziner and Amo
McKee proposes $1.6 million in state funding to help preserve Newport Hospital’s Noreen Stonor Drexel Birthing Center
The budget amendment aligns with legislation from Rep. Lauren Carson that splits a $4.9 million funding need across state revenue, Brown University Health and philanthropy
Australia to send two teams to inaugural Women’s International Championship in Newport this September
Match racer Katie Spithill and three-time Olympian Karyn Gojnich will skipper Australian entries at the Sept. 12-19 regatta hosted by the New York Yacht Club
Rhode Island Blood Center urges donations ahead of Memorial Day as summer “trauma season” begins
Type O donors are in critical need as hospitals prepare for a period of increased emergencies, and donors who give between May 20 and May 27 will receive a packable picnic blanket
Obituary: Alan MacMillan
February 5, 1954 – May 13, 2026
St. George’s School to hold 21st annual Ramleh Benefit Yard Sale June 6 in Middletown
Proceeds from the largest yard sale on Aquidneck Island fund summer camp experiences for local children, with a ticketed presale set for Friday, June 5
Emily Conklin launches campaign for Newport City Council Ward 2 seat
Environmental commission chair pledges focus on affordability, climate readiness and transparent government
Secretary of State Amore hopeful state Archives Building is on the November ballot
We recently had an opportunity to talk with Secretary Amore about the archive building, upcoming state elections, and the federal government’s efforts to gain access to state voting records.
Obituary: Carol J. Bolhouse
April 5, 1932 – May 4, 2026
Your Newport County weather forecast: 7 days on land and sea
Updated throughout the day with the latest from NOAA’s National Weather Service
Riley, Holmes lead Braves to another series win with an 8-1 rout of the Red Sox
Austin Riley hit a three-run homer, Grant Holmes pitched six scoreless innings and the Atlanta Braves routed the Boston Red Sox 8-1 Sunday to win another series.
Salve Regina University awards 525 bachelor’s degrees at 76th commencement
Broadcast journalist Ray Suarez urges graduates to be ‘creative, bold, risk-taking and serious’ in keynote address
Newport police investigating bomb threat at hospital as ‘swatting’ call
Incident marks second threat against Newport Hospital in just over a week; State Police K-9 unit assists in sweep
Obituary: Martha Louise Waluk
May 27, 1942 – May 11, 2026
Willson Contreras hits a 2-run homer in the 8th to lift the Red Sox past the Braves, 3-2
Willson Contreras hit a two-run home run in the eighth inning to help the Boston Red Sox beat the Atlanta Braves 3-2 on Saturday night.
Salve Regina launches new bachelor’s degree in tourism, hospitality, and event management
The Newport university is also rolling out new minors in wealth management and public policy, along with post-master certificate programs in behavior analysis and creative writing, all enrolling now for fall 2026
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