Mary Ciavarini, age 95, of Newport, died Sunday, June 11, 2017, at Village House Nursing Home in Newport. Ms. Ciavarini was born on May 17, 1922, in Newport, RI, the daughter of the late August and the late Elvira (Briscoli) Ciavarini. Mary was a Rogers High School graduate who went on to work as a […]
June 2017
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Great Chowder Cook-Off Announces Winners of 36th Annual Event
Thousands of chowder lovers savored the sumptuous soups of not only the best chefs in Rhode Island but as far away as Ireland at the 36th Annual Great Chowder Cook-Off, held this past Saturday at Fort Adams State Park in Newport, Rhode Island. But they also had a job to do — to determine who […]
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Volvo Ocean Race Confirms 6th Team,’Turn the Tide on Plastic’, for Next Race
The sixth confirmed team out of a possible eight for the upcoming edition will amplify United Nations Environment’s ‘Clean Seas: Turn the Tide on Plastic’ campaign throughout the eight months of the race, which covers 45,000 nautical miles of racing around the world, taking in 12 Host Cities on six continents, the Volvo Ocean Race […]
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NBC Sports Films to Premiere ‘Courageous’ on Saturday
Documentary Chronicles Media Pioneer Ted Turner’s Quest to Win the 1977 America’s Cup in Newport. NBC Sports Films will premiere Courageous, a one-hour documentary which chronicles media pioneer and sailing maverick Ted Turner’s quest to win the 1977 America’s Cup, this Saturday (June 17th) at 2:30 p.m. on NBC. The special will air immediately following NBC’s […]
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Cluny School To Hold Closing Celebrations on June 22nd and 30th
Cluny School will hold two events in June to celebrate 60 years of Catholic education in Newport and to commemorate the school’s closing at the end of the academic year. A wine tasting event, Toasting Cluny ~ 60 Years will take place on 22 June and a Mass of Thanksgiving and Reception will be held […]
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Jazz Singer and Broadway Sensation Leslie Odom, Jr. Will Make Newport Jazz Festival Debut on Friday, August 4
After winning awards and critical acclaim in the Broadway smash hit Hamilton: An American Musical, Leslie Odom, Jr.could have done anything. Doors opened, opportunities arose, but it is sharing his love for jazz that has taken the spotlight. He recorded an album of jazz standards and show tunes while still appearing on stage, eight shows […]
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Air Quality Alert Issued for Newport County on Tuesday
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management has announced that they are predicting that air quality will once again reach UNHEALTHY levels during the afternoon and late into the evening on Tuesday, June 13. The alert is being issued for Kent, Bristol, Washington, and Newport counties. Favorable conditions for ozone formation once again will result […]
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Cambria Hotel, Johnny’s Restaurant and The Atlantic Resort are Now Open in Middletown
Cambria Hotel, Johnny’s Restaurant and Atlantic Resort’s event facilities are now open. Twelve months after their hopeful date of opening in June of 2016, The Atlantic Resort in Middletown has recently announced that their hotel, restaurant and event facilities are now open. The Atlantic Resort is now open and features Johnny’s Restaurant, a restaurant & […]
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Newport Music Festival Appoints Pamela A. Pantos as New Executive Director
Newport Music Festival appoints Pamela A. Pantos new executive director in preparation for 50th anniversary season and beyond The board of directors of the Newport Music Festival announced on June 7th via a press release that they have appointed Pamela A. Pantos as their new executive director. Pantos’ Pantos’ extensive experience from a two-decade career […]
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Now Hiring In Newport: Harry’s Bar & Burger Newport – Kitchen Managers, Line Cooks, Experienced Servers and Bartenders
Harry’s Bar & Burger will open on Tuesday, June 13th on Thames Street in Newport and they’re currently looking for a few good people to join their team as line cooks, servers or bartenders. Harry’s Bar and Burger, part of Chow Fun Food Group, is searching to immediately fill openings for experienced Kitchen Managers and […]
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Pitching and Timely Hitting Lead Newport Gulls Past Mystic Schooners on Monday Night
Newport starting pitcher Trevor Tinder earned his first win of the season, striking out nine batters over five scoreless innings to lead the Gulls to a 2–0 victory over the Mystic Schooners on Monday night. The Gulls outhit the Schooners 6–4 in the ballgame. In the first inning, Newport took an early 1–0 lead as […]
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Newport Pell Bridge Will See Traffic Pattern Change on Tuesday, June 13th
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) has provided the following update on the Newport Pell Bridge deck repair project. The project is moving along smoothly and on schedule. This phase of the deck repair work in the westbound travel lanes is now complete. The contractor has removed the concrete deck down to the […]
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Newport County Road Report: June 12 – 17
Here’s what’s happening for road work, closures and detours in and around Newport County this week. Roadwork scheduled by Rhode Island Department Of Transportation: 6/9-6/16 Overnight Little Compton: Expect alternating lane closures in a moving operation for roadway striping on the following roads, Sunday-Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following day: Adamsville Rd.; […]
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Cameron Bulk of Portsmouth Named to Eastern Connecticut State University’s Spring 2017 Dean’s List
Eastern Connecticut State University recently released its spring 2017 semester Dean’s List for full-time students. Cameron Bulk ’20 of Portsmouth, RI, was named to the Dean’s List. Bulk‘s major is Pre-Elementary Education and Liberal Studies. Eastern Connecticut State University is the state of Connecticut’s public liberal arts university, serving more than 5,300 students annually at its Willimantic campus and satellite locations. In […]
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Jazz Great Diana Krall Coming to PPAC June 18th
Multiple Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist and world-renowned singer Diana Krall, will return to the Providence Performing Arts Center on Sunday, June 18. The concert is part of her 2017/2018 World Tour in support of her new album Turn Up The Quiet, just released on Verve Records. Krall’s new album celebrates a return to jazz and […]
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What’s Up For This Week: June 12 -16
Here’s a look at all that’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport, RI this week. You Might Also Like – Live Music and Entertainment Listings: June 12 – 16 Monday, June 12 1 pm – City of Newport – City Council/School Committee Liaison Subcommittee at Newport Public Library 4:30 pm & 7 pm – My […]
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Live Music and Entertainment Listings: June 12 – 16
Discover where to find live music, entertainment, comedy, karaoke and trivia this week in and around Newport. You Might Also Like – What’s Happening, New and To Do This Week: June 5 – 9 Monday, June 12 4:30 pm & 7 pm – My Cousin Rachel at Jane Pickens Theater6 pm to 9 pm – Julio […]
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Who’s Hiring? 120+ New Jobs Opportunities Now Available
Looking for a spring or summer gig? Or perhaps a new part-time job or new career? There are more than 100 companies in Newport hiring for all different positions, and in all sorts of industries right now! Featured Job Opportunities: Harry’s Bar & Burger Newport – Line Cooks WantedHarry’s Bar & Burger Newport – Experienced […]
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Newport to Providence Ferry Returns on Friday, June 16th
Seastreak has plans to extend the season and the amount of daily trips for the Newport to Providence Ferry in 2017, according to Seastreak’s website. The 2017 season will run from June 16th to October 1st, 41 days longer than the 2016 season. Also in the 2017 season, the Newport to Providence Ferry will offer […]
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Newport Polo Reschedules Saturday’s Match to Sunday, Then Cancels Due To Field Conditions
All the rain we’ve received this spring is having a significant impact on the start of the 2017 Newport International Polo Series. Newport Polo announced around 10:30 am on Saturday that they would have to reschedule today’s Clarke Cook Cup due to field conditions; TODAY’S MATCH, the Clarke Cooke Cup, has been POSTPONED to Sunday, June […]
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Newport Gulls Hang on for First Win of Season
After dropping their first two games of the 2017 season, the Newport Gulls were able to hold off the Upper Valley Nighthawks by a final score of 4–3. Gulls’ RHP Reid Anderson got the start on the mound at Cardines Field on Friday night, while Upper Valley’s Joe DeRosa took the hill for the Nighthawks. […]
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New Non-Profit Market Puts a Spin on Going Local
While most 22 year-olds are indulging in post-graduation celebrations, Newport natives Ian Martins, Eliza Grace and Johnny Richmond are up to something much different; the talented trio is giving new meaning to going local. (L-R) Johnny Richmond – Chief Operations Officer, Eliza Grace – Chief Development Officer and Ian Martins – Chair/ Chief Executive Officer. […]
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Historic Home in the Point Section of Newport Sells for $1.29 Million
Lila Delman Real Estate International has announced that one of Newport’s most historic homes, “The John Frye House,” located at 35 Second Street has sold for $1.29 million. Annie Becker, Broker Associate, represented the seller of this recently updated home with a stunning professionally designed interior. “If ever there was an example of how a […]
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7 Candidates File Declaration of Candidacy for District 13 (Newport, Jamestown) Senate Seat
The race to replace Teresa Paiva Weed at the State House became even more crowded on Friday. By 4 pm on Friday, the deadline for candidates to file the declaration of candidacy paperwork, four Democrats, two independents and a Republican filed the appropriate paperwork needed to run for the Senate District 13 (Newport, Jamestown) seat. Among […]
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International Music Event Featuring Joseph and Thomas Burdick Coming to Newport
Newport Opera House Theater & Performing Arts Center and The Professional Choristers of The Choir School of Newport County Bring International Music Event to Newport On Wednesday, June 21st, from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm, the Newport Opera House Theater & Performing Arts Center and the Professional Choristers of The Choir School of Newport County […]