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.
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
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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.
Viktor Arvidsson scores three goals, Elias Lindholm gets tiebreaker in Bruins’ 6-3 win over Stars
Viktor Arvidsson had three goals including two empty-netters, Elias Lindholm scored a tiebreaking, power-play goal 13 seconds into the third period and the Boston Bruins helped their playoff push with a 6-3 win over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night.
Judge rules that HUD effort to change criteria for homeless funding is unlawful
A federal judge in Rhode Island ruled on Tuesday that the Trump administration’s effort to dramatically change the criteria to get tens of millions of dollars in funding to aid homeless people was unlawful.
Newport City Council confronts $925,000 public safety overrun as budget season opens
Police fully staffed, fire defers critical repairs as city workshops continue through April 16
401Gives tops $2.5 million in less than 12 hours, already halfway to its goal
More than 10,200 donors have given to a record 658 nonprofits, with giving open through 6 p.m. Wednesday
PPAC reveals its 2026/2027 season — and all six Broadway shows are new
The lineup includes Hell’s Kitchen, The Great Gatsby and a first-ever Cirque du Soleil appearance at the venue
The High Kings bring Rocky Road Tour to The JPT in July
Ireland’s leading folk group will perform at the historic Washington Square venue on Thursday, July 16, with tickets going on sale Friday, April 3
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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.
Newport International Boat Show sets dates for 55th annual event this September
The premier Northeast boat show returns to the Newport Yachting Center September 17-20, marking the show’s emerald anniversary
401Gives surpasses $1 million in just hours as Rhode Islanders rally behind local nonprofits
More than 3,700 donors gave to 602 organizations before 10 a.m. on the statewide day of giving
Obituary: Janet Elizabeth Audette Wolk-Bodemann
September 14, 1932 – March 20, 2026
Boston’s Joe Mazzulla has a strong case for Coach of the Year. Don’t tell him that
The NBA has started the process of lining up voters for postseason awards, and if form holds from recent years the ballots will be due shortly after the end of the regular season.
Messenger’s late goal lifts Tiverton past Rogers in girls lacrosse thriller, 8-7
Addaline Messenger scored three goals, including the game-winner with minutes to play, as the Tigers held off the Vikings in a back-and-forth battle Monday at Tiverton High School
Obituary: Eric Andrews
February 15, 1947 — March 26, 2026
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