Grants will fund programs ranging from job readiness training and after-school activities to preventing relationship violence prevention and stocking food pantries The Rhode Island Foundation has awarded $259,000 in grants to 40 organizations serving Newport County residents. The grants, through the Foundation’s Newport County Fund (NCF), will underwrite a host of programs ranging from job […]
June 2016
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Singers Will Tell Their Stories Through Song at Newport Jazz Festival
No matter the era, idiom or genre, jazz singers have always been the most popular and accessible practitioners of the music. From Louis Armstrong’s down-home, gravely vocals and Nat King Cole’s satin sounds, to Sarah Vaughan’s Afro-operatic airs, Billie Holiday’s dark-and-lovely depths, Ella Fitzgerald’s swing-at-the-speed-of-bop phrasing and Frank Sinatra’s dynamic delivery, it is the vocalist […]
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Podcast #139: Members of Four Historic Houses of Worship Chat About Four Faiths Tour
Members of four historic Newport houses of worship – Touro Synagogue, Trinity Church, Newport Congregational Church, and St. Mary’s Church joined me to chat about the Four Faiths Tour on The Open Forum on WADK1540 AM. Representing the four churches were Chuck Filppo (Touro Synagogue), Harle Tinney (Trinity Church), Andy Long (Newport Congregational Church) and John Hirschboeck (St. Mary’s […]
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Newport Harbormaster Reminds Residents and Visitors to Stay Safe of Independence Day Weekend
Tim Mills, Newport Harbormaster reminds Newport residents and visitors to the City-By-The-Sea to stay safe over the Fourth Of July Weekend. Fourth of July weekend is a time for fireworks, barbeques, boating, friends and family, and of course celebrating Independence Day. Amongst all of the fun, especially on the water, the Newport Harbormaster would like […]
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Newport County Chamber of Commerce Awards Two Scholarships to Graduating Seniors
The Newport County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to offer scholarships to children and or grandchildren of Chamber members and their employees who are graduating from local area high schools. The two scholarships, each in the amount of $500, are awarded on the basis of academic achievement, community involvement, and the quality of letter of […]
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Mackeral Cove Beach in Jamestown Has Been Closed For Swimming
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) has recommended reopening Oakland Beach in Warwick and closing Mackerel Cove Beach in Jamestown for swimming. These recommendations are based on results from water samples that measured bacteria counts at the beaches. The status of a beach may change daily. The most up-to-date beach information is available through […]
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Truck Full of Crabs Rolls Over on West Main Road in Portsmouth
Portsmouth Fire Department and Portsmouth Police Department responded to West Main Road just before 9 a.m. this morning for a truck that had rolled over on its side. The truck, full of crabs, was the only vehicle involved in the accident, there were no injuries reported. As of 9 a.m. all of West Main Road was […]
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The 14th Clagett Regatta is in the History Books
The 14th C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta, which finished on June 26, was attended by 22 sailors from Canada, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, and across the US from Rhode Island, Florida, Connecticut, New Jersey, California and Michigan. Many of the sailors taking part have competed in at least five Clagett […]
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Franklin Spa Lands on MSN’s “Local’s Guide to the Best Diners Across America”
Franklin Spa on Spring Street in Newport has landed itself a national media mention. Mallory Shaner, writer for Spoon University on MSN, recently asked residents from each of the 50 states (and DC) where their personal favorite diner was growing up (and even now). The list “Local Guide to the Best Diners Across America” includes one […]
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Newport Gulls Snap Losing Streak with 8-1 Win on Wednesday Night
A day after Newport managed one run on one hit last night, the Gulls offense exploded in front of 2,190 fans for eight runs on 15 hits on Wednesday night at Cardines Field. The Gulls defeated the Sanford Mainers 8-1 and snapped their six-game losing streak, while off the field, the organization raised over $1,800 […]
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Obituary for Bradley P. Barlow: March 16, 1927 – June 28, 2016
Bradley P. Barlow, 89, of Middletown died Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at his home. Bradley was born March 16, 1927 in Weymouth, Massachusetts, the son of the late Earle H. and Sarah (Peckham) Barlow. He was married to the late Emily (Schwarz) Barlow. Bradley graduated from Abington High School Class of 1944. He served as […]
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The 20 Most-Read and Talked-About Stories on What’sUpNewp in June of 2016
June was a busy month of good news, bad news, breaking news and helpful information, here’s what Newport was reading, talking about and most interested in! Thanks to the the 52,300+ people that visited WhatsUpNewp.com more than 120,000 times in June! 20 – Warning: Fake $100 Bill Passed in Downtown Newport This Morning 19 – 8 Businesses You Can […]
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Developing: Crews Respond to Bailey’s Beach for Drifting Boat
The U.S. Coast Guard, Newport Fire Department, Middletown Fire Department, Jamestown Fire Department and several other agencies responded to Bailey’s Beach for a water rescue/search around 3 p.m. on Wednesday. A helicopter from the U.S. Coast Guard and a jet ski from Middletown were among the vehicles searching the area. Authorities responded to Bailey’s Beach for a report […]
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Newport Anglers Win ‘Fishing for a Cause’, Event Raises $200,000 for Schwartz Center
The 6th annual Fishing for A Cause tournament, fundraiser and dinner raised $200,000 to benefit children and families of The Schwartz Center. The annual event featured more than 100 anglers and over 300 guests at the seaside dinner, making it once again the largest annual fundraiser for Meeting Street’s Dartmouth campus. Fishing for a Cause has […]
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Naomi Neville Won’t Seek Re-election on Newport City Council
With the window to declare your candidacy for local offices now closer, we’re finding out who will and won’t run for election/re-election come November. Naomi Neville has announced that she will not seek re-election, she is the only Newport City Council member that will not seek re-election. “It’s been an honor to serve for as […]
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Senator DiPalma: Rhode Islanders Can Be Proud of Children’s Health Improvements
Louis P. DiPalma is the Democratic state senator representing District 12, Little Compton, Middletown, Newport and Tiverton. Melissa Bann, a senior at the University of Rhode Island, is a Senate intern. She is from Oakland, N.J. The overall state of children’s health in Rhode Island has shown marked improvement over the last several years. However, […]
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List of Local Residents That Declared Candidacy For Upcoming Election
Day three of the Declarations of Candidacy window saw a few more file declaration to be candidates for local office on Wednesday. June 27, 28 and 29 were the three dates in 2016 for filing declarations to be candidates in primaries or to be independent candidates in the general election. Candidates for federal office and […]
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Volvo Ocean Race Announces Host Cities and Route for 2017/18 Race
The route the fleet will take for the 13th edition in 2017-18 will, at nearly 45,000 nautical miles, be the longest course ever in the 43-year history of the race. It will be tough, intense and feature almost three times as much Southern Ocean Sailing as the previous editions. It will cross four oceans and take […]
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Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc.’s Local Ticket Office Opens July 5
There’s still time to take advantage of the great local discount for Newport Jazz Festival® tickets. Head to the Newport Visitors Information Center, 23 America’s Cup Avenue, by Monday, July 4, to get the best bang for your buck by purchasing $60 General Admission tickets for concerts at Fort Adams State Park on Saturday, July […]
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Podcast #138: Auctioneer Kevin Bruneau and Michael Smith, Candidate for House of Representatives District 75
Ever wonder what grandma’s old – maybe antique – vase is worth. Or preparing to downsize and trying to determine how to get rid of all that “junk” you’ve accumulated over the years. Is it worth anything? Should you just pull up a dumpster and get rid of it? Kevin Bruneau, owner of Bruneau & […]
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Schedule and Rates for Newport to Providence Ferry Announced
Seastreak has announced their schedule for the Providence to Newport Ferry, service is scheduled to begin on Friday, July 1st. Back on June 25th, What’sUpNewp brought you the news that the Newport to Providence Ferry would return on July 1st. “Experience the majesty of Narragansett Bay on your way to the charming New England enclave of Newport, […]
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City Hand-Delivers Warning to Businesses Regarding Sidewalk Signs
Local businesses throughout Newport were visited by City Of Newport’s Zoning Enforcement office this week and handed a letter that warns and reminds businesses what the rules are regarding signs in the public right of way. “Our office has received numerous complaints regarding the placement of business signs on the sidewalk in the public right […]
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Mike Smith will Challenge Lauren Carson to Represent District 75
Mike Smith has announced that he will run against Representative Lauren Carson for District 75. Smith ran as a Republican against Senate President M. Theresa Paiva Weed (District 13) in the 2014 election. Representative Lauren Carson officially announced her campaign for re-election on Tuesday. In his announcement, Smith said; Michael ‘Mike’ Smith announced his candidacy […]
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Yesterday’s Liquor License Is Being Transferred
It’s been a while since we’ve heard anything from or about Yesterday’s, but it looks as if that’s about to change. Notice has been given that an application has been filed by Yesterday’s Newport Inc., d.b.a. Yesterday’s, to transfer ownership of its Class BV alcoholic beverage license to Washington Square Bistro (Larry Goldstein), for the […]
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Obituary for Robert Raymond Kuiee: June 25, 1932 – June 14, 2016
Robert R. “Sonny” Kuiee, 83, of Newport died Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at Newport Hospital. He was the husband of the late Lydia Esther (Candelario) Kuiee. Born at home on June 26, 1932 in Newport, RI, he was the son of the late Alfred Benjamin and Edith Mildred (Sprague) Kuiee. Sonny served in the United […]