The Alliance Française of Newport today announced this year’s scholarship award to Emil Hillmer, an outstanding Aquidneck Island high school student who has excelled in the study of French language. Emil, a senior at Rogers High School in Newport, accepted the award on June 3rd at the base of the Rochambeau Statue and Monument […]
June 2020
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Representative Cortvriend will see re-election in District 72
Today, Representative Terri-Denise Cortvriend announced her intention to run for re-election representing District 72 serving Middletown and Portsmouth. More From Her Announcement “I could have never predicted that I would spend the second half of my first term dealing with the many complex challenges brought on by a global pandemic. Covid 19 has put unprecedented […]
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Olga Enger seeks At-Large seat on Newport City Council
Newport, RI – Newport Journalist, photographer, and business owner Olga Enger this afternoon announced her candidacy for an at-large seat on Newport City Council. Enger provided the following announcement to What’s Up Newp on Monday afternoon; Newport journalist and business owner Olga H. Enger announced today she is running for an at-large seat on the […]
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What’s Up in Newport County this week | June 22 – 29
Newport, RI – Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in Newport County this week, June 22 – 29, 2020. Check back often as we’ll add additional events and meetings as we find out about them. Monday, June 22 Watch: Governor Raimondo, Department of Health provide COVID-19 update | June 22How Middletown residents can […]
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New York Yacht Club’s 166th Annual Regatta moved to August 28-30
by Stuart Streuli, Director of Communications for New York Yacht Club The most enduring event in North American sailing got off to an inauspicious start on July 16, 1846. Beset by light air, Louis Depau’s 44-ton sloop Mist was the only one of 14 starters to finish the first race of the New York Yacht Club’s inaugural […]
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Save The Date: 29th Block Island Race Week scheduled for June 21 – 25, 2021
While many races on the 2020 calendar have been canceled or are in doubt, we would all like to have something to look forward to. So with one year to go, we are announcing the dates of the always-eagerly-anticipated Storm Trysail Club Block Island Race Week. Next year will be the 29th edition of this world-renowned […]
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Senator Dawn Euer announces re-election campaign for District 13
Senator Dawn Euer announced today that she is running for re-election to the state senate in District 13, representing Newport and Jamestown. She is currently serving her first full-term in the Rhode Island Senate. More From Her Announcement “The past few years have been marked by incredible challenges. From the gas outage to the pandemic and […]
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Watch: Governor Raimondo, Department of Health provide COVID-19 update | June 22
Providence, RI – Governor Gina Raimondo and the Department of Health will host a press briefing at 1 pm today to provide an update on COVID-19 in Rhode Island. What’s Up Newp will carry it live and provide updates below. The Latest Rhode Island Data RIDOH reports today an additional 25 new positive cases (total […]
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Obituary for George Francis O’Hara Jr.
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. George Francis O’Hara Jr., 94, of Newport, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020, at home surrounded by his loving family. George was born on November 13th, 1925 in Boston, Massachusetts to George O’Hara and Ruth (Bean) O’Hara. George was the second oldest of nine children. He […]
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Obituary for Armando J. “Nap” Napoli
This obituary originally appeared on O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home Armando John Napoli (affectionately known as “Nap”), 95, of Newport, Rhode Island and North Palm Beach Florida, died at St. Clare-Newport on Saturday, June 20, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. With very heavy hearts, we bid our Dad farewell, fair winds, and following seas. Born on […]
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How Middletown residents can Declare Their Candidacy for local office June 22-24
The Town of Middletown is reminding all Middletown residents interested in running for local office in the upcoming November election that they must file a Declaration of Candidacy with the Town’s Board of Canvassers between Monday, June 22 and Wednesday, June 24. Filing a Declaration of Candidacy is the first step candidates need to take […]
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What’s Up at the Movies: We Review “Babyteeth”
In Babyteeth, the feature-film debut of director Shannon Murphy, chaos and order exist as complements instead of opposites. The events of the story are not strung together with conventional clarity, but the repeated use of section titles insists there is intentionality in their structuring. Characters often make odd, spontaneous choices, but they do so in […]
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Newport City Council to host Council Meeting on June 24th, here’s what’s on the agenda
Newport City Council will host a Special Council Meeting on Wednesday, June 24th at 6:30 pm. Telephone Access is available Toll Free by dialing: 1-888-788-0099 (Toll Free) or 1-833-548-0276 (Toll Free) or 1-877-853-5247 (Toll Free) Webinar ID: 978 9508 8337 https://zoom.us/j/97895088337 Password: 658513 Here’s what’s on the agenda; CITY OF NEWPORT DOCKET FOR THE SPECIAL COUNCIL […]
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Jamie Bova will seek re-election on Newport City Council
Jamie Bova announced this evening that she will seek re-election on Newport City Council this fall. Her Announcement Newport City Council Chair and Mayor Jamie Bova announced her re-election campaign Sunday evening in her constituent newsletter. “During my time on the Council I’ve had the opportunity to meet and work with members of the community […]
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Outdoors Arts Experience exhibition to open at Jamestown Arts Center on June 27th
Two years in the making, the Outdoor Arts Experience will be officially ready to receive visitors on June 27, 2020. “By Saturday, June 27th, all artworks will be fully installed and labeled,” reports Molly Dickinson, Project Manager. “While you may have seen us out and about town working on the installations all week, by Saturday […]
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Kevin Michaud to run for an At-Large seat on Newport City Council
Newport, RI – Long-time Newport resident Kevin Michaud has announced his candidacy for an At-Large seat on Newport City Council. His Announcement After residing in every ward in the city Kevin Michaud, a Newport local, has decided to run for City Councilor At- Large. Michaud is eager to step up as a part of a […]
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Ceglie to run for Council At-Large seat
Lynn Underwood Ceglie today announced her intention to run for re-election to the Newport City Council At-Large. Ceglie currently represents the Second Ward on Newport City Council. “It has been an honor to represent the residents of the 2nd Ward for the past 6 years. After much thought, I have decided to run for one […]
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Obituary for William Keith Earley
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Geech, AKA William K. Earley, 65, born January 3, 1955 in Newport RI, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was a Tiverton High School graduate. He enjoyed spending time with his whole family, especially his grandchildren and great children playing cars and barbies. […]
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Kate Leonard announces she will seek reelection representing the Third Ward on Newport City Council
Newport Third Ward City Council Kate Leonard this evening announced her intent to seek reelection. The following announcement was provided to What’s Up Newp; “I have been proud of my time serving on the Newport City Council representing the Third Ward for every term except two since 1995. I am announcing my candidacy to run […]
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Charlie Holder announces candidacy for Newport City Council Ward 2
Newport resident Charlie Holder today announced his candidacy for the 2nd Ward Seat on Newport City Council. The announcement came via his Facebook profile, “I am very excited to announce my candidacy for the 2nd Ward City Council seat. I feel the time is right for a new voice, a local voice, a business voice! […]
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LIVE BLOG – COVID-19: The latest local updates
Please note: This story is being updated as new information comes in. Please check back for any updates. The What’s Up Newp crew will be updating this blog with the latest information and news on the coronavirus disease, known as COVID-19, and its impact on Newport County. Have an update? Email Ryan@whatsupnewp.com. COVID-19 In Rhode […]
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Paddle For Access goes virtual
Clean Ocean Access (COA) since 2017 has hosted the annual Paddle for Access, an event that originated as a stand-up paddleboard (SUP) race around Goat Island called The SUP CUP and has since evolved into an event that includes additional paddle disciplines like prone, canoe, and kayak. Combined with the history of SUP CUP, Paddle for Access […]
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Newport Collegiate Baseball League launches
By Michael Falcone, Commissioner Summertime normally calls for hitting the beach, having cookouts with friends and family, and enjoying America’s pastime- baseball. However, this year, everything has been far from “normal”. With the official start of summer (June 20) upon us, the City of Newport and State of Rhode Island are finally beginning to get […]
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NUWC Division Newport senior design, capstone project presentations go virtual this year
Story by Public Affairs Office, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport NEWPORT, R.I. — Before the end of a typical academic year, students from the University of Connecticut (UCONN) and the University of Rhode Island (URI) would be visiting the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport to present the results of their senior design or capstone […]
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DEM advises beachergoers to expect crowded entry lines at State Beaches this weekend, asks people to be patient
With this weekend’s high temperatures expected to soar into the 80s, the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is asking Rhode Islanders to expect and be patient with parking delays at state beaches. “With the start of the peak summer season tomorrow, we anticipate that all of our beach facilities will be busy and reach capacity,” said DEM […]