What’s Up Today: Sunday, June 4
Congrats to IYRS students | Inaugural Concert of Historic Music of Newport Series at Touro Park | BankNewport 10 Miler | and more.
3-day Surf Forecast for Rhode Island
Forecast includes rip current risk, surf height, weather, winds, and more.
7-Day Weather forecast for Newport County
Here’s what’s on tap for weather this week and weekend.
Ramírez hits tiebreaking 2-run double as Rays beat Red Sox 4-2 for doubleheader split
Harold Ramírez hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the ninth inning and Jose Siri made a diving catch for the final out, sending the Tampa Bay Rays to a 4-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday and a split of their day-night doubleheader.
Obituary: Captain Marshall T. Slayton, USN (Ret)
May 01, 1931 – May 27, 2023
Rob Refsnyder gets deal with Boston adding $2 million for 2024
Outfielder Rob Refsnyder and the Boston Red Sox agreed Saturday to a $2 million, one-year contract for the 2024 season, a deal that includes a club option for 2025.
The Greenlove Foundation donates its 27th Water Bottle Filling Station
Greenlove Donates its 27th Water Bottle Filling Station to The Father V. Doyle School
Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in Rhode Island
Home values in the top city on the list grew by $52,623 over the last 12 months.
How gas prices have changed in Rhode Island in the last week
“Pump prices could dip further as the start of summer approaches,” AAA spokesperson Andrew Gross said of any further dips in demand for gasoline in a statement this week.
The Ocean Race: Aarhus In-Port Race set for Sunday showdown
11th Hour Racing Team looks to extend lead in In-Port series as the VO65s make their return
What’s Up Today: Saturday, June 3
Newport Rare Book Fair kicks off | Team USA to take on Ukraine at Newport Polo | Pell Bridge Ramps Phase 2 Project Update | and much more.
Newport Contemporary Ballet announces 2023 summer events
The 2023 Newport Dance Festival (NDF-23) – July 18-23rd From around the Globe to Newport returns to NCB’s Outdoor Festival Stage on the lawn of the Great Friends Meeting House
Sale goes on IL, Rays, Red Sox rained out, will be made up on Monday
The Red Sox placed left-hander Chris Sale on the injured list on Friday with shoulder inflammation. It’s another setback for the seven-time All-Star as he attempts to re-establish himself as a reliable member of the rotation.
Road Report: Schedule of lane closures and road construction projects (June 3 – 10)
The following road and lane closure notices have been scheduled by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) and Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA).
Home on Little Compton’s Ocean Drive sells for $2.002 million
According to data from the Multiple Listing Service, this marks the second-highest sale in Little Compton this year.
Thompson Middle School Science Teacher Taylor Rock named Newport District Teacher of the Year
Thompson Middle School science teacher Taylor Rock has been named Newport Public School District Teacher of the Year for the 2022-2023 school year.
MONOPOLY: Newport Edition debuting June 2024
Mr. Monopoly Seeks Public Insight, Businesses and Nonprofits to Become Squares on the MONOPOLY: Newport Edition Board
Obituary: Edward F. Kirwin
September 13, 1939 – June 1, 2023
House Hunting? Here are the 40 open houses taking place across Newport County this weekend
On the market for a new home? Here’s a look at what homes are hosting an open house this weekend.
Obituary: Lisa Stedford
December 25, 1962 – May 29, 2023
What’s Up at Scales & Shells: UpScales opens, Weekend Brunch, and a refreshed and updated experience
The updates at the restaurant include the return of Brunch, the opening of UpScales to the public with an Italian tapas-style menu including non-seafood items, and an updated look to the art and furniture program.
The Ocean Race: Fighting for a comeback in Aarhus
The emotional rollercoaster ride for GUYOT environnement – Team Europe is over.
‘Six Picks’ Music: The best in local music this weekend (June 2-4)
Alexus Lee, Daphne Powell and a tribute to a reggae legend
What’s Up Today: Friday, June 2
What’s Up This Weekend | Utility: New retail experience that celebrates the chef and the host opening in Middletown | Centreville Bank opens new branch on Thames Street in Newport
National Donut Day 2023: ‘Six Picks’ best donut shops in Rhode Island
There’s more than Dunkin’ out there
What’s Up This Weekend: June 2 – 4
BankNewport 10 Miler, Newport Rare Book Fair, Cars & Coffee, USA vs Ukraine at Newport Polo, and much more.
The Ocean Race: Ocean microplastics found to be rife by teams sailing around the world
Up to nearly 1,900 microplastics per cubic metre (pm3)* of water have been found in samples collected by teams during the initial legs of The Ocean Race
Devers breaks tie in 6-run 8th, Red Sox beat Reds 8-2 to avoid sweep
Rafael Devers doubled to break an eighth-inning tie and the Boston Red Sox overcame Chris Sale’s early exit because of shoulder soreness to beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-2 on Thursday night.
Theater Review: ‘My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra’ at Theatre-by-the-Sea
Show features music from the “Chairman of the Board”
Utility: New retail experience that celebrates the chef and the host opening in Middletown
Utility will offer a curated selection of tools for the chef, host, and party guest – while nailing the balance between aesthetic and function.
Spa Newport marks milestone with ribbon cutting
On Wednesday, May 31, Spa Newport owner Maria Colon cut the ceremonial ribbon in an event hosted by the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce at East Island Reserve Hotel in Middletown, a Vacation Newport property, to mark her second year in business.
‘The Bells’ has been a trespassing magnet for years. Why is it still here?
Officials plan to expedite demolition after Memorial Day incident that injured four boys at state park, three seriously.
Senate passes Euer bill to ban unfair sales practices in automatic renewals
The bill would set minimum standards for companies that seek to sell services paid for by an automatically renewing contract.
Summer event calendar at Castle Hill Inn includes a Summer Solstice Clambake, Wood Fire BBQ, Beach Bonfires, and more
Castle Hill Inn invites guests to experience New England cuisine & culture like never before with seasonal events throughout the summer months
RIDOH recommends closing Bonnet Shores Beach Club for swimming due to high bacteria levels
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing Bonnet Shores Beach Club in Narragansett for swimming because of high bacteria levels.
Centreville Bank opens new branch on Thames Street in Newport
Centreville Bank opens new branch in
Newport’s Fifth Ward
Governor McKee issues proclamation celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month
The State House will be illuminated with Pride colors on June 1 and from June 16 through June 18 for Pride Weekend.
‘Six Picks’ Events: What’s Up in RI this weekend (June 2-4)
Pride, Polo, Sinatra and more!
Stevens: Mazzulla will be back as Celtics coach, team ‘without a doubt’ wants Brown to return
For anyone expecting sweeping changes from the Boston Celtics this offseason, team president of basketball operations Brad Stevens is throwing a bit of cold water on that idea.
Tickets are now on sale for Premier Lacrosse League Quarterfinals at Gillette Stadium
Gillette Stadium will host the opening round of the PLL playoffs on Sept. 4
Rhode Island launches Online Medical Marijuana Card Registration System
The web-based portal will shorten processing time and eliminate the need to fill out and mail paper documents.
World No. 17 Tommy Paul commits to Infosys Hall of Fame Open Player Field
At No. 17 in the world, Paul is in the midst of a breakout season after reaching the semifinals of the Australian Open in January.
DEM urges the public not to remove fawns and other baby animals from the wild
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is again cautioning the public not to assume that finding a baby animal means it needs to be rescued.
Governor McKee issues Official Writ of Election for First Congressional District Seat
Congressman Cicilline’s resignation was effective at the close of the legislative day of May 31, 2023.
From Stonewall to today: 50+ years of modern LGBTQ+ history
To learn more about LGBTQ+ history, Stacker combed through news reports and used data from GLSEN to compile over 50 years of LGBTQ+ progress. Read on to see the evolution of this movement from then to now.
25 LGBTQ+ people who changed the course of history
Read on to learn more about some of the most influential queer people in human history, and how they changed the world in one way or another.
What’s Up Today: Thursday, June 1
Women in Business Luncheon | Forum with Newport’s next Police Chief | Seven Seas Navigator returns to Newport | and more
Newport County residents earn degrees from Salve Regina University
The following hometown residents were awarded degrees during Salve Regina University’s 73rd commencement ceremony held in Newport.
All City Rockers celebrates 15 years with International Dance Competition in Providence
The All City Rockers, a Rhode Island-based street dance crew, is celebrating its 15th anniversary with an all-styles dance competition on June 3.
Trump and DeSantis jab at each other on campaign trail in 1st dueling appearances as 2024 candidates
Former President Donald Trump kept up a steady drumbeat of criticism of his chief rival Ron DeSantis on Thursday, jumping immediately on remarks by the Florida governor on the campaign trail to try to highlight his own strength as the leading GOP presidential candidate.
Reds rally to beat Red Sox 5-4, beat Boston in series for 1st time since ’75 Fall Classic
Spencer Steer hit a two-run homer to break a seventh-inning tie and the Cincinnati Reds took advantage of Rafael Devers’ throwing error to come from behind and beat the Boston Red Sox 5-4 on Wednesday night.
Same fears, new tactics: How efforts to ban 'bad books' reached a record high in 2022
Stacker looked at banned books data by the American Library Association from the past two decades; combed through historical records, scholarly research, and news reports; and spoke to experts to understand how book challenges have changed over the years.
Newport School Superintendent’s Community Update – May 31
A message from Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain for Newport Schools parents, families, and staff.
Op-Ed: It’s time to end childhood lead poisoning
By Representative Mia Ackerman, Senator Dawn Euer and Attorney General Peter F. Neronha
$7.9 million in grants from The Champlin Foundation will support 78 Rhode Island-based nonprofits
Save the Bay, Newport County YMCA, and the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center are among grantees.
What’s Up Interview: Sunny Jain of Red Baraat, playing FirstWorks Summer Beats concert July 23
Show part of annual summer series at Roger Williams Park in Providence
Adoptable Dog of the Week: Domino
“Domino is a gentle giant who’ll make a great running buddy, jogging partner or fetching friend for an active adopter”
Local attractions will offer free admission for Newport County residents, hospitality employees June 10-12
For the first time since 2019, Newport County residents and employees of the hospitality industry are invited to visit 16 participating attractions in Newport and Bristol Counties from Saturday, June 10 through Monday, June 12.
Here’s how the BankNewport 10 Miler will impact traffic on June 4
The BankNewport 10 Miler is a ten-mile run/walk that starts and finishes at Fort Adams State Park in Newport.
Little Amal, a 12-foot puppet of a Syrian refugee, will travel the US
The puppet of the 10-year-old girl will visit the U.S. Capitol, Boston Common, Joshua Tree National Park and the Edmund Pettus Bridge among other sites during a trek which starts in Boston on Sept. 7 and ends Nov. 5 along the U.S.-Mexico border.
On the Market: A multi-family home just steps off of Bellevue Avenue, 7-9 Clay Street
Nestled among the iconic mansions off of Bellevue Avenue, 7-9 Clay Street is a large two-family home, offering an exceptional opportunity for investors, owner-occupants, and savvy developers here in Newport, Rhode Island.
The 21 most popular ice cream flavors in America
Stacker analyzed data from the research and analytics firm to rank the 21 most-liked ice cream flavors in the U.S. by the percentage of adults that said they liked the flavor.
Ex-New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie planning to launch GOP presidential campaign next week
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is expected to launch his second campaign for the Republican nomination for president next week in New Hampshire.
The Ocean Race: Biotherm finish leg 5 on shortened course
Leg 5 is complete while Aarhus stopover is off to a bustling start…
What’s Up Today: Wednesday, May 31
Middletown Town Councilwoman M. Theresa Santos passes away | A conversation with Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain
RIPEC analyzes Governor McKee’s FY 2024 Budget and the State’s Fiscal Outlook
Weaker Revenues Signal End to Flush State Budgets
Facing education’s challenges: a conversation with Newport School Superintendent Jermain
Jermain joins WhatsUpNewp today (Wednesday) at 1:30 p.m. for her monthly WUN videocast.
Barrero’s grand slam lifts Reds to 9-8 win over Red Sox
Jose Barrero hit a grand slam to lift the Cincinnati Reds to a fourth straight win with a 9-8 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night.
Senate passes Ujifusa bill to protect patients’ pharmacy options
The Senate today passed a bill sponsored by Sen. Linda Ujifusa that protects patients from an insurance scheme called “white bagging” that interferes with how prescribed drugs are delivered and administered.
Senate passes Euer bill to ensure contraceptive coverage
The Senate today passed a bill sponsored by Senator Dawn Euer that would ensure contraception remains covered in Rhode Island, even if the coverage requirements in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) are overturned.
Carnegie Abbey Lane home sells for $4.2 million; is Portsmouth’s highest single-family sale of the year
The 9,300 square foot residence rests on a .67 acre double lot featuring a 40 x 20 foot saltwater pool.
Middletown Town Councilwoman M. Theresa Santos passes away
M. Theresa Santos loved #MiddletownRI and her work over the years proved it. Unfortunately, the longtime Town Councilwoman passed over the weekend at the age of 88, leaving behind a lifetime of work for the community.
BankNewport to renovate Middletown Branch
Branch opened in 1961 as the Bank’s second location; a mobile branch has been established behind the existing building for customers’ convenience
Future of Brown-Tatum tandem in spotlight as Celtics enter offseason
The Boston Celtics began their season in chaos. They ended it confronted with a decision that could shape the franchise for years to come.
Obituary: Laurene D. Weeden
January 8, 1961 – May 24, 2023
Rhode Island Department of Education releases 2023 SurveyWorks results
The yearly survey provides valuable insight into what is working for Rhode Island students, and challenges that can be addressed in the education system.
Can these popular TV characters afford their homes?
Your favorite sitcom characters may be giving you unrealistic living expectations.
GREEN SPACE Gallery at TF Green International Airport features the works of R.I. artists: Abu, Stephen Brunelli, Tyler O’Grady
The exhibit runs through late September.
Obituary: Marguerite Sloan Bailey
March 21, 1928 – May 18, 2023
Teens hospitalized after accident in abandoned building at Rhode Island state park
A section of the roof of a former stable collapsed under the boy’s weight Monday at Brenton Point State Park in Newport, the state Department of Environmental Management said in a statement.