Newport Hospital is first in Rhode Island with the da Vinci 5 surgical robot
The system, paid for entirely by donors, will be used for minimally invasive urology, gynecology, thoracic and general surgery
States file new lawsuits against Trump’s payouts stopping offshore wind
The lawsuits were joined by the attorneys general of Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont.
Reed, Whitehouse and Amo ask EPA for help with Tiverton PFAS contamination
More than half of the private wells tested have exceeded the state standard, with one at roughly 4,000 parts per trillion — the highest ever recorded in a Rhode Island private well
Chip seal resurfacing this week on Kay Street and surrounding roads
Parking restricted 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday on 15 streets; the work is expected to take three days, weather permitting
Judge strikes down a Trump policy barring some immigrants from Head Start preschools
A federal judge in Rhode Island has struck down a Trump administration directive that would have barred some immigrants from accessing certain federal programs, including Head Start preschools, community health clinics and adult education programs.
Red Sox remove interim tag, name Chad Tracy the franchise’s 49th manager after historic turnaround
The Red Sox also announced that it has exercised the 2029 and 2030 options on chief baseball officer Craig Breslow.
29 cruise ship calls ahead for Newport this fall
October alone brings 21, with five days of two ships in the harbor at once
Salve Regina climbs to 16th in U.S. News regional ranking
The university moved up eight spots among regional universities in the North and again made the Princeton Review’s best colleges list
Your Newport County weather forecast: 7 days on land and sea
Updated throughout the day with the latest from NOAA’s National Weather Service
On This Day – September 22, 1962: President Kennedy and Jacqueline watch 4th America’s Cup Race off the Coast of Newport
President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy attended the fourth race of the 1962 America’s Cup aboard the USS Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr., off the coast of Newport on September 22, 1962.
Patriots won, but their offense sputtered again as Drake Maye continues to look for answers
After Sunday’s defense-dominant 20-3 win over Pittsburgh, now it’s clear New England has some serious problems on offense that could snowball if not dealt with soon.
The Elms will reopen this fall with a new multi-sensory experience
The Bellevue Avenue mansion has been closed since Aug. 10 while the Preservation Society works with a creative studio on what it calls a fresh way to experience the house
Washington County man is Rhode Island’s third Powassan virus case this year
The rare tick-borne infection has no vaccine or treatment; health officials urge continued precautions as fall hiking season begins
Hakeem Jeffries visits Pawtucket to celebrate Rhode Island’s Cabo Verdean community
The House Democratic leader, whose family traces its roots to Fogo, was hosted Sunday by Reps. Gabe Amo and Seth Magaziner
What Sold: Newport County buyers have more choices, but prices remain high
Here’s a look at WHAT SOLD last week in Newport County.
Rocky Horror shadow cast returns to the Jane Pickens, 45 years after its first show there
RKO Army performs before newportFILM’s screening of “Time Warp,” a Tribeca-honored documentary about Wyoming’s first drag and queer theater troupe
Newport Yacht Club wraps evening racing season with 53 teams
Tuesday and Wednesday night series drew sailors from around the bay; registration for 2027 opens in April and club membership isn’t required
On This Day In History – September 21 – 22, 1963: Video of President John F. Kennedy and family at Hammersmith Farm
President John F. Kennedy and their family spent a weekend at Hammersmith Farm in Newport during the weekend of September 21 – 22, 1963.
On This Day In History – September 21: Hurricane of ’38 hits Newport
September 21 marks the anniversary of the New England Hurricane of ’38, one of the deadliest hurricanes in New England history.
Aaron Rodgers blames himself after Steelers’ offense struggles again in loss to Patriots
A year ago, Aaron Rodgers engineered a drive at Gillette Stadium that helped the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the team that went on to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl.
Red Sox clinch playoff berth with huge turnaround after poor start
The Red Sox were 32-46 and 15 1/2 games back in the AL East race on June 24. They have since gone 52-25 and will be in the playoffs.