Newport Daffodil Days Festival
Credit: Newport In Bloom

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. Turn To 10 – Rhode Island Foundation awards community-building grants
  2. The Providence Journal – Mark Patinkin: R.I. tourism campaign drives home state’s blessings
  3. Greenfield Daily Reporter – The foundation that runs the Newport jazz and folk festivals is taking …
  4. ABC 6 –  Newport Festivals Foundation takes over BridgeFest

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