Newport, RI – The Newport Historical Society invites the public to join them on Thursday, December 13 at 4 pm at the Colony House, Washington Square, Newport, RI for its Annual Meeting. View the launch of the Society’s new website, NewportHistory.org, and hear a lecture “The Vintner and the Indian,” by Dr. Elaine Forman Crane. This event is […]
November 2018
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Weekend Weather Forecast: Nov. 30 – Dec. 2
Newport, RI – The first weekend of December is here and there are more than a handful of events and activities taking place outdoors over the next few days. Here’s what’s in store for weather in our area. Weather Forecast Friday Night – Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 33. North […]
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Newport Gallery Night returns on December 13th
Newport, RI – This December, enjoy the cool air and shop the local art scene for some unique holiday gifts on December Newport Gallery Night which will take place on December 13th from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Deblois Gallery is featuring “Looking Upwards”, a holiday art show. Coastal Contemporary Gallery is hosting “‘W-Intermission” on exhibit through […]
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Registration opens for 2019 Amica Newport Marathon and Half Marathon
Newport, RI – Registration is open for the 2019 Amica Newport Marathon and Half Marathon, which will be held on Sunday, October 13th, 2019. The event features a 13.1 and a 26.2-mile course for runners from around the country and across the globe to experience some of Newport and Middletown’s most stunning scenery. In 2018, […]
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Westport man being charged with ‘Controlled Substance Delivery resulting in Death’ of 29 year old Newport resident
Newport, RI – Lt. Frank Rosa from the Office of Public Affairs at the Newport Police Department issued the following press release this morning regarding a recent drug arrest. Press Release On September 10th, 2018 at approximately 11:23 pm, Newport Patrol Officers were dispatched to 15 Meeting Street for a reported overdose. Upon arrival, officers […]
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Today In Newport – November 30: Weather forecast and things to…
Newport, RI – Here’s what’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport on this last day of November. Weather: Today – A chance of rain after 3pm, mixing with snow after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 42. West wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no […]
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Cox Communications launches new “Tech Boost” Program with $10,000 Grant to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center
Newport, RI – Cox Communications announced the award of $40,000 in “Tech Boosts” grants to four organizations devoted to improving the lives of children and families through technology-driven education to empower them to better futures, including The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Center in Newport. Cox also announced the application process for the 2019 Tech […]
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Rhode Island National Guard cancels 2019 Open House Air Show
Due to anticipated deployments in the coming year, the Rhode Island National Guard has decided to cancel the 2019 Open House Air Show. Major General Christopher Callahan released the following statement regarding the decision: “Since the 1991 inception of the RING Open House Air Show, opening our doors to the public has been an annual […]
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What’s Up Radio – #6: Roy Lauth previews 48th Annual Christmas In Newport
The 48th Annual Christmas In Newport gets underway on Saturday, December 1st with an official opening ceremony in Washington Square at 5 pm. Roy Lauth, Vice President of Christmas In Newport, joins us for a conversation about the city-wide celebration that fosters the historic traditions of the holiday season, his 27 years with the organization, […]
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2019 Newport Folk Festival officially sold out
Newport, RI – Within just an hour or two, all 30,000 tickets to the Newport Folk Festival have sold out. Yes, once again without a single lineup announcement made. If you weren’t one of the lucky onese to get your hands on tickets to the 2019 Newport Folk Festival when they went on sale at […]
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2018 Governor’s Ball to support student scholarships brings in more than $500,000 at Salve Regina
Newport, RI – In this her 10th and final Governor’s Ball as Salve Regina University president, Sister Jane Gerety will join revelers, including Gov. Gina Raimondo and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, in Ochre Court on Saturday evening with much to celebrate. With more than $505,500 (and counting) raised for student scholarships, Sister Jane – who is retiring […]
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New restaurant opens at The Chanler at Cliff Walk
Over the summer, a new restaurant quietly opened its doors inside The Chanler. Called Cara, the new restaurant concept replaced the Spiced Pear and offers guests seasonally focused, multi-course tasting menus designed by Executive Chef and Director of Food & Beverage, Matthew Voskuil. What’s behind the new name? “The word Cara translates across many different languages,” The Chanler’s General Manager […]
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What’s Up Radio: A conversation with Newport Mayor-elect Jamie Bova
Newport, RI – The voters spoke on November 6th and elected their new City Council, and now the new City Council has spoken and chosen their new chairwoman/Mayor. Jamie Bova, Newport City Councilor At-Large elect, has announced that she has lined up the votes to officially be appointed chairwoman/Mayor at the official Inauguration Ceremony on Saturday. “I have always […]
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City of Newport recognized by EPA for its Wellington Avenue combined sewer overflow treatment facility upgrade
Boston, MA – A project in Newport, was among four projects in New England to repair and upgrade drinking water infrastructure that were recognized for excellence and innovation by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The city of Newport was recognized for its Wellington Avenue combined sewer overflow treatment facility upgrade. “The Clean Water State Revolving […]
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Newport Tour Guides and Greeters News – 48: Welcome the season of joy
This weekend kicks off a whole host of exciting tours and events in our fair city. There is something for every one of our visitors and guests to explore and enjoy. Check out all the listings below for the places and times for the Holiday Lantern Tours, seal and Rose Island Lighthouse tours, Trinity’s Silver […]
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Surface Warfare Officers School recognizes top civilians for 2018
Newport, RI – – Surface Warfare Officers School (SWOS) announced its top civilians for fiscal year 2018, Nov. 28. Capt. Scott F. Robertson, SWOS commanding officer, expressed his sincere admiration and appreciation for the outstanding efforts of Jeff Waechter and Percival Dacanay, the SWOS senior and junior civilians of the year (COY) respectively. “SWOS is fortunate […]
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Today In Newport – November 29: Weather forecast and things to do
Newport, RI – Here’s what’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport, Rhode Island today. Weather: Today – Sunny, with a high near 45. Northwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.Tonight – Clear, with a low around 30. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high […]
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Record-breaking results from 2017-18 Volvo Ocean Race
The latest edition of the Volvo Ocean Race, which started in Alicante, Spain in October 2017 and finished in The Hague in the Netherlands in June 2018, will be remembered as the closest in race history, as well as a record-breaking event on many levels. After racing 45,000 nautical miles around the world, three teams […]
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Ticket for 2019 Newport Folk Festival go on sale Thursday, here’s what you need to know
Newport, RI – Tickets for the 2019 Newport Folk Festival go on sale on Thursday, November 29th and are expected to sell out (again) within minutes. The Newport Folk Festival emailed the following helpful information out to help the purchase process run smoothly tomorrow. Here are some tips to ensure your purchase process runs smoothly. We […]
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Hours for westbound closure on Pell Bridge have been amended to exclude evening rush hours
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) announced this morning that the 24 hours per day westbound extended lane closure which began on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, has been changed. Originally, traffic was reduced to a single lane westbound for approximately 1,000 feet on the Newport side of the bridge and was scheduled to stay […]
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Mumford and Sons releases music video filmed at Jamestown’s Clingstone
Newport, RI – Mumford and Sons are out this week with a series of short videos on Facebook that were filmed at Clingstone in Jamestown earlier this year. The band recorded and reportedly stayed at the secluded home during their surprise appearance at Newport Folk Festival in July. Clingstone is the house perched atop the […]
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Today In Newport – November 28: Weather forecast and things to do
Newport, RI – Looking ahead at what’s up for this Wednesday ahead in Newport, here’s what’s happening, new, and to do. Weather: Today – Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Breezy, with a west wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.Tonight – Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. […]
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Now Hiring: 60+ job opportunities in Newport right now
Newport, RI – Looking for a job in or around Newport? Here’s who’s hiring right now in Newport. All jobs posted are within 5 miles of downtown Newport and have been posted within the last week. 22 Bowen’s – Host/Hostess/Greeter and Busser – 22 Bowen’s RestaurantA-Line Staffing Solutions – Call Center Representative AAA Northeast – Insurance Agent Adecco – Operator training, […]
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newportFILM to welcome Taylor Steele, Water Brothers at screening of Momentum Generation on Thursday
Newport, RI – This Thursday, newportFILM is screening Momentum Generation, telling the story of a ragtag community of teenage surfers and how they brought their sport to unprecedented heights. This film features surfing greats such as Kelly Slater, Rob Machado, Taylor Knox, Ross Williams, Shane Dorian, and Taylor Steele. newportFILM has announced that film subject and surf film […]
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Newport Car Museum donates mini electric car to Providence dental center for young patients to ‘drive’ to exam rooms
Providence, RI – Young patients at the Samuels Sinclair Dental Center in Providence now can make a grand entrance for their appointments thanks to the generosity of the Newport Car Museum, located in Portsmouth. On Monday, November 26, museum representatives made a special visit to the center, donating a mini electric car (a pink Henes Broon […]