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Newport Newswire: April 24, 2016

by Ryan Belmore April 22, 2016Updated March 3, 2021

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A look at where and why Newport is being mentioned today, locally and around the globe;

Note: This is very much a live blog, this story will be updated throughout the day when/if more stories come out regarding Newport.

  1. Boston.com – New England is home to three of the top coziest inns in the US (2 in Newport)
  2. The Daily Beast – The Glamorous Life And Tragic Fall of America’s First Supermodel
  3. ABC 6 – Police: Portsmouth man arrested with rifle, drugs
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