An open letter to the community from the employee-owners of the Castle Hill Inn
By the employee-owners of Castle Hill Inn
Nate Smith named new artistic director of the Newport Jazz Festival
The two-time Grammy winner and drummer succeeds Christian McBride, who held the role for a decade.
Middletown library to host talk on Black history of Aquidneck Island ahead of new center’s opening
Dr. Akeia de Barros Gomes will preview exhibitions from the Newport Historical Society’s new Center for Black History, set to open in June.
Obituary: Elizabeth Ann Sawyer
October 15, 1962 – February 9, 2026
Ragged Island Brewing Co. to host third annual music festival in Portsmouth this June
Two-day event features Ripe, Black Uhuru, Shwayze and more on the farm
7-Day Weather forecast for Newport County
Here’s what’s on tap for weather this week and weekend.
Snow Report: Mountain Conditions at New England Ski Resorts
A look at how much snow has fallen and how conditions are at ski resorts across New England.
Clark scores 31, Seton Hall beats Providence 87-80
Adam Clark’s 31 points led Seton Hall over Providence 87-80 on Wednesday night.
Celtics beat injury-riddled Bulls 124-105 as Vucevic scores 19 against his former team
Payton Pritchard scored 26 points and the Boston Celtics rolled past the Chicago Bulls 124-105 on Wednesday night in the final game for both teams before the All-Star break.
Tennis Hall of Fame: Federer induction ceremony, watch party sell out in 2 minutes
The International Tennis Hall of Fame said on Wednesday that Roger Federer’s induction ceremony sold out in two minutes — even after the Hall added thousands more tickets for an outdoor watch party.
Rogers High School principal placed on leave following independent investigation
Report finds systemic failures in communication, supervision; incident occurred Oct. 17
St. George’s School completes $26 million renovation of historic dormitory in Middletown
The project transforms the Arden-Diman-Eccles Dormitory into a community hub for both boarding and day students.
401Gives returns March 31 with goal of topping $5 million; more than 300 nonprofits already registered
The early bird registration rate ends Friday.
URI students seeking public input on sustainable design solutions for Easton’s Pond area
A community workshop is set for Feb. 18 at Middletown Town Hall.
Rhode Island lands 8 winners in Forbes Travel Guide’s 2026 Star Awards, including new Five-Star for Aurelia at Castle Hill
The recognition comes as the restaurant and inn work toward reopening after a fire on Feb. 5.
Home of the week: 11 Barton Lane, a 4 bedroom 2.5 bathroom Raised Ranch under $700,000 in Middletown
When you factor in size, condition, location, and potential, 11 Barton Lane stands out as, in my opinion, the best value for your dollar.
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Just My Opinion: What is the United States of America?
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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.
This Day in RI History: February 11, 1907 – New England’s Titanic
Between 150 and 200 lives were lost according to newspaper reports at the time.
George Washington defeats Rhode Island 75-70
Luke Hunger’s 21 points helped George Washington defeat Rhode Island 75-70 on Tuesday night.
Hotel Viking partners with Littleneck Hospitality Group for new restaurant, bar concepts ahead of spring reopening
Providence-based group led by two-time James Beard nominee Chef Robert Andreozzi and 2026 James Beard semifinalist Jesse Hedberg
Newport Public Library director to be featured guest at Arts Around the Fire
Monthly networking event hosted by the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Newport County is free and open to the public
Sail Newport lecture to explore maritime escapes on the Underground Railroad
Historian Dr. Timothy D. Walker will share little-known stories of freedom-seeking by sea as part of the Challenger Lecture Series
Gilded Age Orchestra to ‘Celebrate America 250’ with concert at Rosecliff
The Feb. 26 program will trace Newport’s musical legacy from the Revolution into the 20th century
Castle Hill Inn to begin welcoming guests again March 5; restaurants targeting Memorial Day reopening
The fire, caused by a wood-burning fireplace, has been deemed accidental, according to the Rhode Island State Fire Marshal’s Office.