Newport Restaurant Group donates more than $81,000 to local nonprofits through 2025 gift card program
The annual program, which directs $2 from every gift card purchase to food insecurity organizations, has distributed more than $366,000 since 2019
Grey Sail Brewing and sister companies roll out spring and summer lineups
The Westerly brewery, along with South County Distillers and Outer Light Brewing, is adding new beers and canned cocktails for the warmer months
Rhode Island General Treasurer James Diossa announces re-election campaign
Diossa highlights growth of state pension fund, housing and retirement programs during his first term
East Providence mayor endorses Matos in lieutenant governor’s race
DaSilva backs incumbent as Democratic primary field takes shape
National Sailing Hall of Fame announces Class of 2026, to be inducted in Newport this fall
Six inductees spanning Olympic gold medalists, America’s Cup designers and pioneering women in sailing will be honored at a two-day celebration in Newport in October
NOSOLO Giveback Foundation brings ‘Off to the Races’ Derby back to Newport on May 2
The Kentucky Derby-themed fundraiser at Salve Regina University marks five years of mental health advocacy work and will benefit student programs at the university; sponsorships are available
Obituary: Margaret J. Stanwood
January 20, 1938 – March 30, 2026
Obituary: Mary C. Tracy
June 15, 1925 – March 30, 2026
Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce to host annual expo April 8 in Middletown
More than 70 local businesses will gather at the Wyndham Newport Atlantic Resort for a free community event featuring food samples, raffles and entertainment
Your Newport County weather forecast: 7 days on land and sea
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Brown scores 43, Tatum has triple-double and Celtics run away from Heat, 147-129
Jaylen Brown scored 43 points, Jayson Tatum had his first triple-double of the season and the Boston Celtics rode the strength of a record-setting first quarter to beat the Miami Heat 147-129 on Wednesday night.
401Gives surpasses $5 million goal, setting records across the board for Rhode Island nonprofits
More than 20,000 donors made 32,000+ gifts over 36 hours to benefit 705 organizations statewide
Correa’s 3-run blast powers the Astros past the Red Sox 6-4 for a sweep
Carlos Correa put Houston on top with a three-run homer and Christian Vázquez added a solo shot to lead the Astros to a 6-4 win over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep.
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Expecting a baby? South County Health has you covered with free classes
Newport sessions will be held on on April 11, May 2 and June 13.
Inside ‘The Gilded Age’ tours return to Newport Mansions this spring
Guide-led tours through four HBO filming locations begin May 12, with tickets limited to 12 per tour
401Gives enters final hours with $3.5 million raised and two matching gift opportunities still ahead
The statewide day of giving runs through 6 p.m. Wednesday, with matches from Eastern Bank and Rhode Island Foundation still to come
Newport to host global economic innovator Zita Cobb for free public talk on April 8
Cobb, founder of the acclaimed Fogo Island Inn, will share lessons on community-driven economic renewal at Salve Regina University
Rogers High School juniors launch ‘Donut or Donate’ fundraiser with a community twist
For $15, buyers can keep a dozen Krispy Kreme donuts or have them delivered to a local shelter or food pantry
Comic – Sour Grapes: Weather Channel
Sour Grapes is a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a problematic and troubled world.
Brown and Alvarez lead Astros past scuffling Red Sox 9-2 for 4th straight win
Hunter Brown pitched six smooth innings, Yordan Alvarez homered and drove in two runs, and the Houston Astros routed the Boston Red Sox 9-2 on Tuesday night for their fourth straight win.
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