Middletown to dedicate Liberty Tree May 31 in kickoff to America 250 events
The town’s 250 Commission will mark the milestone at Paradise Valley Park with a keynote from R.I. Secretary of State Gregg Amore, plus open houses, re-enactments and windmill tours
Tiverton library to host ‘Rethinking Lawns’ talk on June 10
Emily Dutra of Butterfly Effect Farm will discuss lawn history, organic care and alternatives in a free program open to the public
Newport’s Ocean Drive to close to cars for Elliot’s Ride for Everyone on June 6
The 7th annual car-free event from Bike Newport invites people of all ages to bike, walk and roll along the coastline
Your Newport County weather forecast: 7 days on land and sea
Updated throughout the day with the latest from NOAA’s National Weather Service
Michael Harris II homers, has 4 hits to help Braves outlast Red Sox 7-6
Michael Harris II had four hits, including a two-run home run, Matt Olson added another two-run homer and the Atlanta Braves held on to beat the Boston Red Sox 7-6 on Tuesday night.
What Sold: A look at 21 homes that traded hands last week (May 19-23)
One thing that has remained consistent is that homes positioned correctly are still finding success.
Boston’s Joe Mazzulla wins NBA’s Coach of the Year, repeats claim that it should be a staff award
Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics was asked a couple months ago about the possibility of winning the Coach of the Year award this season, and his answer was succinct.
Just My Opinion: What’s a School Committee seat worth — Nine
In Westerly you only need nine votes to win a seat on the town’s school committee.
Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge construction shifting to night work
The Turnpike and Bridge Authority says crews will work Sunday through Thursday nights starting May 31 in response to daytime traffic delays
Ellen Pinnock announces bid for second term on Newport City Council
The Ward 1 representative says she will again seek the seat, citing her focus on youth, families and the city’s North End
Newport Charter Yacht Show returns to Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard in June
The four-day event, set for June 22–25, brings a fleet of sailing and motor yachts along with crew competitions and industry networking to the city’s waterfront
Journalist Amy Goodman to appear at The JPT for documentary screenings
The ‘Democracy Now!’ host will join director Tia Lessin for Q&A sessions during a four-day run of ‘Steal This Story, Please!’ in Newport
Amo, Reed, Whitehouse announce $30,000 NEA grant for Newport Contemporary Ballet
Federal funding will support the Newport Dance Festival’s exploration of freedom ahead of America’s 250th anniversary
Rep. Lauren Carson announces bid for re-election in 2026
Democrat and deputy majority leader, first elected in 2014, will again seek to represent House District 75
Gerry Goldstein: Strength isn’t always what it seems
The pundits and TV talking heads have recently bandied about a relatively new term, “asymmetrical war.”
On This Day In Newport History: May 26, 1954 – USS Bennington explodes, more than 100 Killed
A monument to the sailors who died in this tragic event was erected near the southwest corner of Fort Adams State Park and dedicated on May 26, 2004.
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