Mia Hamm, Kristine Lilly, and Tisha Venturini Hoch to lead allergy-friendly soccer clinic at St. George’s School in May
The May 3 event benefits Red Sneakers for Oakley’s mission to bring epinephrine access to the Newport area
Some states are reviving a push to tax the rich
Elsewhere, Rhode Island legislators are debating a budget proposal – backed by Democratic Gov. Dan McKee – that would enact higher taxes on residents earning $1 million or more.
RIPTA to detour three Newport bus routes Saturday for St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Detours for Routes 60, 63 and 67 will be in effect between 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
City of Newport warns residents and businesses of permit payment scam
Fraudulent invoices impersonating the Newport Planning Commission are requesting wire transfer payments
Portsmouth historian to lead lecture series marking 250th anniversary of American Revolution
The series includes a talk at the Newport Public Library on April 29
Gerry Goldstein: A need for saintly intervention
On March 17th we can mark not just the day honoring St. Patrick, who in legend drove the snakes out of Ireland, but also the 250th anniversary of the day George Washington drove the British out of Boston.
Drivers urged to use caution near Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge work zone beginning March 17
Alternating lane closures will be in effect from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily during the project
Wembanyama powers Spurs through physical victory over Celtics, 125-116
Victor Wembanyama matched a career-high with eight 3-pointers, scoring 39 points and grabbing 11 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs beat Boston 125-116 on Tuesday night to sweep a contentious two-game season series with the Celtics.
Rhode Island Senate passes Jamestown senior property tax relief bill
The legislation expands an existing sliding-scale exemption program to include more seniors
Preservation Society of Newport County to host job fair March 19
The event at 424 Bellevue Ave. runs from 3 to 6 p.m. with on-site interviews available
MLK Community Center to open food pantry in Newport’s North End this spring
The new satellite location at 120 Hillside Ave. will also host the Produce to the People program
Obituary: Beverly T. Mack
June 27, 1931 — March 8, 2026
Obituary: Dr. David William Brown
Dr. David William Brown, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on February 9, 2026, at 94, having lived a good, long life dedicated to education, agriculture, conservation and service.
Puddingstone Music kicks off spring concert series at Rough Point on April 15
The intimate evening of song and chamber music features soprano Katharine Dain, violist Caitlin Lynch and pianist Ieva Jokūbavičiūtė
Arts Around the Fire to welcome new Newport Classical executive director March 18
The free monthly networking event is open to the public at Sardella’s Restaurant