It’s Day 3 of our (hopefully only) two-week pause in Rhode Island, and week 3 of Hygge at Home in Newport. If you temporarily lost power, heat, and internet during the storm yesterday afternoon as I did, how did you pass the time? I put on some extra layers and played backgammon and cards by […]
December 2020
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12 Metre World Championship will return to Newport in 2022
By Barby MacGowan, Media Pro International, on behalf of 12 Metre Yacht Club. Following the resounding success of the 2019 12mR World Championship held in Newport, R.I., the International Twelve Metre Association (ITMA) has again selected America’s City by the Sea as the venue for the 2022 12mR World Championship. “We expect an enthusiastic response and a strong […]
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The Public’s Radio and the Gamm Theatre to Present “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play”
WARWICK, RI (December 2, 2020) — The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) and The Public’s Radio (89.3FM) have teamed up to co-produce the timeless classic It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, which is above all, a celebration of the human spirit at a time when that spirit is collectively challenged. Thanks to the […]
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VIDEO | LIVE ON WUN: Meet The Author: Jon Land
Best-selling author Jon Land, who has written more than 50 books and won an International Book Award, joins us at 11 a.m. on Wednesday. Jon Land is the USA Today bestselling author of 50 books, including ten titles in the critically acclaimed Caitlin Strong series: Strong Enough to Die, Strong Justice, Strong at the Break, […]
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Now Hiring: 45+ job opportunities available in and around Newport right now (Dec. 2)
Looking for a new gig, job, or career in the Newport area? Get your search started here with our roundup of who’s hiring right now in and around Newport, good luck! All job opportunities have been posted within the last seven days and are located within five miles of downtown Newport. Is your business hiring? […]
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ICYMI | The 10 most read-stories on What’s Up Newp in November 2020
With the General Election, Thanksgiving, an earthquake, and ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, November certainly was a busy month in every way. In November, we published 278 stories, saw more than 214,000 pageviews, and visits from 101,726 users. Today we share what some of the most-read stories during the month were, in case you missed something. 10 […]
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What Sold: 10 Aquidneck Island real estate sales, transactions (Nov. 24 -Dec. 1)
Wondering what homes sold on your street, in your neighborhood or on Aquidneck Island? With the help of our friends at OUR Real Estate, a locally owned full service, boutique brokerage and lifestyle company, we bring you that information every week. Learn more about OUR Real Estate at our-realestate.com. Our weekly roundup of Aquidneck Island real […]
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Survey | COVID-19: How well are you doing as an individual, as a business owner?
With COVID-19 raging in Rhode Island and throughout the country, and states implementing tougher rules, we wanted to see how well you are doing, and whether you are accepting the government regulations. Answers to this survey may appear in a story on What’s Up Newp in the coming days. Loading…
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Raimondo administration announces more than 45 grants to support small businesses & hospitality, arts & tourism industry
Today the Raimondo Administration announced more than 45 grants totaling nearly $3 million to Rhode Island’s small businesses and non-profit institutions. The grants are first round awards from the Administration’s hospitality relief program and business adaptation program. Additionally, Rhode Island Commerce announced that the last day to submit an application for the state’s Restore Rhode […]
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VIDEO | Official Opening of 50th Annual Christmas In Newport
Instead of having their annual tree lighting, bonfire, cannon salute, and more, Christmas In Newport was forced due to COVID-19 to officially open the 50th Annual Christmas in Newport virtually on Tuesday night. For those who want to see the tree lit live, Christmas In Newport has some advice; “If you really really really need […]
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VIDEO | Inauguration Ceremony for elected members of Newport City Council, School Committee
The City of Newport is hosting a special virtual joint inauguration ceremony on Tuesday, December 1st at 5 pm as the newly-elected members of the City Council and School Committee take their oaths of office. Jeanne-Marie Napolitano, Jamie Bova, Lynn Underwood Ceglie, and Elizabeth Fuerte will be sworn in as At-Large council members. While Angela […]
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Best In Class: Documentary on the inaugural Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week released
A new documentary about the Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week launched today (December 1) on digital platforms and DVD. Mill Creek Entertainment, an independent studio for Blu-ray, DVD, and digital distribution, announced the release of the documentary via a press release earlier today. “We are thrilled to give car fans, collectors, and everyday spectators […]
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Preservation Society to host virtual Holiday Wreath-Making workshops
via Preservation Society of Newport County Want something new for your front door this holiday season? The Preservation Society of Newport County’s annual Holiday Wreath-Making workshops will provide plenty of unique ideas, virtually. Participants will connect via Zoom video conference call with Dan Christina, chief horticulturalist at Green Animals Topiary Garden in Portsmouth, who will offer […]
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DEM announces shellfish area closures because of excessive rainfall
Via RIDEM With parts of Rhode Island experiencing more than three inches of rainfall from yesterday’s storm, the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced earlier today closures of approved shellfish areas for seven days and existing conditional shellfish areas for 10 days. This is standard procedure after rainfall of three inches in a 24-hour period. […]
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Aquidneck Island legislators urge residents to comment on National Grid natural gas study
via Rhode Island General Assembly Sen. Dawn Euer, Rep. Lauren H. Carson, Rep. Terri Cortvriend and Rep. Susan R. Donovan are urging Aquidneck Island residents to submit comments on National Grid’s study of the island’s natural gas infrastructure. National Grid – the sole utility providing gas service to the island – produced the study in […]
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IATSE Local 23 and CCRI Partner for Henry Bear Park’s “It Takes a Village” Toy Drive to Benefit CCRI Families
Providence, RI – The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 23 of RI, in partnership with the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI), is hosting its second Annual Toy Drive to benefit families in need, whose parents are attending CCRI as students. This year, in an effort to assist more families, support small […]
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VIDEO | LIVE ON WUN: Newport Canvassing Authority Meeting
Newport Canvassing Authority will host at 11:30 am on December 1st. Among the items of business is the “Certification of the results of the Newport City Council-At-Large, Newport City Council Wards, Newport School Committee, and Newport Local Question #2 from the November 3, 2020 General Election, as certified by the Rhode Island Board of Elections; […]
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Lucy’s Hearth presents Volunteer of the Year Award to Donna Martin
Recently, Lucy’s Hearth board chair Mark Gorman presented The Susan M. Wilson Volunteer of the Year Award to Donna Martin of Newport. Lucy’s Hearth is a 24-hour emergency and transitional shelter in Newport County serving children and their families who are homeless due to economic hardship, family crisis, divorce, eviction, and the severe shortage of […]
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LIVE ON WUN | Meet The Author: Don DeLuca
Read a good book lately? This week, WhatsUpNewp continues its authors series, videocasts, with three Rhode Island authors, each very different. Whether it’s tales of the sea, a thriller, or a true mafia story, you’ll find something to your liking. On Tuesday at 3 p.m. we meet Don Deluca, whose fascination with boat building and […]
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Obituary | George Carl Reuther
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. George Carl Reuther, 83, of Tiverton, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020, peacefully surrounded by his family. He was born in Queens, NY, and was the son of the late George and Kathleen Reuther. George married the love of his life, the late Emma Jane (McLoughlin) and […]
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Obituary | Garrett M. Loftus
This obituary originally appeared on O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home. Garrett M. Loftus passed away with his family by his side, on Friday, November 27th, 2020 after a four-year battle with skin cancer. He was 63 years old. Garrett was the son of the late George W. and Alice (Caron) Loftus. A lifelong Newporter, he was a 1975 […]
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Obituary | Marie Frances Dobbin
This obituary originally appeared on O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home. Marie Frances Dobbin passed away peacefully on Friday November 27, 2020. She was born on Staten Island on August 5,1925 to the late William and Agnes (Doody) Kuehn. She is predeceased by her brother Blair Kuehn and sister Betty Mellifont. She leaves behind her loving husband […]
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Obituary | Leon Merle Provost
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Leon Merle Provost, age 63 of Newport, RI passed away unexpectedly November 14, 2020.Leon was born in Wurzburg Germany and loved the ocean and all kinds of ships and sailboats. He was just a few months old when he encountered his first trans Atlantic cruise from Germany […]
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Power Outages | 32 customers without power across Newport County (Updating)
This story is being updated. As of 6:06 am on Tuesday, there are 2,497 National Grid customers across Rhode Island without power. 32 out of 46,717 customers in Newport County are without power – including 1 in Middletown, 9 in Little Compton, 18 in Newport, and 4 in Portsmouth. The estimated restoration for customers in […]