It’s hard for the name Times Are Tough Gallery not to resonate right now. Gallery owner/curator Pia Hogue supported local artists by opening Times Are Tough in an undisclosed, underused, commercially zoned Middletown location to introduce the public (strictly limited to two people at a time, by appointment only) to various media in one place. […]
December 2020
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What’s Up in Newport County today: Sunday, December 13
What’s Up In Newport County Today is our free daily morning newsletter. Want to receive this in your inbox every morning? Sign up for free here. What’s Up In Newport County Today Sunday, December 13 Good Morning, ~ Newport Police Department is investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred at 12:50 am on Saturday morning in the area […]
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What’s Up at the Movies: We Review “The Prom”
What matters more when assessing a movie? The experience you had watching it in the moment, or your memory of that moment in the days, weeks, and years that follow? It’s an important question to keep in mind when writing critical reviews, and one that has no easy answer. While I do my best to […]
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Amazon Music Announces New Family Amazon Original Songs from Dawes, Nicole Atkins, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, and More
Amazon Music has announced the release of four new Amazon Original tracks from Dawes, Nicole Atkins, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, and Strand of Oaks. These family music tracks can be found on the Amazon Originals – Family playlist and are available to stream and purchase on Amazon Music. Listeners can also view music […]
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Portsmouth public schools will shift to full distance learning beginning December 21
Beginning on Monday, December 21st through Friday, January 8th all schools in the Portsmouth School Department will shift to full distance learning. Tom Kenworth, Superintendent of Portsmouth Public Schools, sent the following letter to members of the Portsmouth School Department Community on Friday.
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Obituary | Edwin Donald Booth
This obituary originally appeared on O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home. Edwin Donald Booth passed away on December 11, 2020, in Newport Hospital, where he began life on August 9th, 1946. He leaves behind his wife Margaret Hayes, sister Janet Booth and sons Donald and Peter Booth, all of Newport. The son of Frank Booth and Helen […]
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Obituary | Charlotte Tillinghast Macrae Carroll
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. Charlotte Tillinghast Macrae Carroll, age 99, of Middletown, RI, formerly of Longwood, FL, died on December 12, 2020 at the John Clarke Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Capt. Charles H. Carroll, USN. Charlotte was born in Providence, RI to F. Arthur Macrae […]
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What’s Up in Newport County today: Saturday, December 12
What’s Up In Newport County Today is our free daily morning newsletter. Want to receive this in your inbox every morning? Sign up for free here. What’s Up In Newport County TodaySaturday, December 12By Ryan M. Belmore Good Morning, ~ Christmas In Newport announced the winners of the 2020 Christmas in Newport Door Decorating Contest on […]
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Winners of 2020 Christmas In Newport Doorway Decorating Contest announced
Christmas In Newport announced the winners of the 2020 Christmas in Newport Door Decorating Contest on Friday. Participants were encouraged to decorate their doorways with natural materials/decorations and were judged on Friday, December 11th. OVERALL GRAND PRIZE RECIPIENT RESIDENTIAL at 77 Third St. (Eric Gilbert RESIDENTIAL TIE FOR 1ST PLACE 9 Greenlaw Blvd. (Katie Hook) […]
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What’s Up this weekend in Newport County: Dec. 11 – 13
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in Newport County this weekend, December 11 – 13, 2020. Friday, December 11 Things To Do Christmas In Newport4 pm to 8 pm – Sparkling Lights at The Breakers7 pm – Singing For Shelter House Concert: John Monllos & Joanne Rodino JPT Film & Event Center Virtual Screening Room Exhibition On Screen: […]
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Quatrel Estate on Bellevue Avenue sells for $5.995 million
Gustave White Sotheby’s International Realty today announced the sale of ‘Quatrel,’ formerly known as ‘Fairbourne,’ at 673 Bellevue Avenue in Newport.. Built in 1853, the property sold for $5,995,000. The sellers were represented by Kate Kirby Greenman of Gustave White Sotheby’s International Realty. Edith Cushing of Re/MAX Professionals represented the buyers. The estate’s storied past includes […]
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Letter | Rep. Deborah Ruggiero: Rental assistance is here
By Rep. Deborah Ruggiero If “2020” was a movie, I would not recommend it! Avoid it. Fast forward. It’s been harder for some to watch and experience than others. We are all tired of this pandemic, but for many working families in our community it’s been a stressful, financial hardship. Many can’t make rent payments […]
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Six vying for the two vacancies on Newport Planning Board
Six residents have thrown their name into consideration for the two vacancies on Newport Planning Board. Theresa Stokes, Christopher Daly, Kevin Michaud, Amanda Ward, Kett Murphy, and Derek Grinkin are the applicants who will be interviewed by Newport City Council on December 16. The two vacancies on the nine-member board came earlier this week when […]
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PPAC Announces Virtual Programming “Arts Showcase” and “Experience PPAC”
Providence, RI – J.L. “Lynn” Singleton, President and CEO of the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC), is pleased to announce that PPAC will be offering virtual programming for 2021 for two of the Theatre’s Community Outreach and Engagement programs: Arts Showcase and Experience PPAC. These programs are FREE and open to all Rhode Island elementary, […]
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Newport Music Festival, Music Worcester to present ‘Messiah’
Newport Music Festival, in partnership with Music Worcester, will present Messiah via an on-demand/flexible viewing link beginning December 13. Opening with a beautiful performance of O Holy Night by Newport Music Festival President Suzanna Laramee and Artistic Director Trevor Neal, “this virtual event features a quartet of soloists from the Connecticut Choral Artists (CONCORA) leading us in a sing-along of the entire Christmas portion, […]
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City of Newport postpones Holly Jolly Drive Thru
Due to potential rain, the City’s Holly Jolly Drive-Thru initially planned for Saturday at Easton’s Beach is being rescheduled to Sunday, Dec. 13th from 1 – 3 p.m, the City of Newport announced today. The inaugural event, which is already sold out, encourages residents to load up the kids and head down to Easton’s Beach for […]
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BedJet, once a Shark Tank ‘fail’, sells 100,000th unit
BedJet, a leading bed climate control system manufacturer headquartered at 17 JT Connell Highway in Newport, announced this week that they have hit a record milestone this year having sold its 100,000th BedJet unit. The milestone is significant to the company because it defies the odds set by the stars of the hit television show Shark […]
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Vail Resorts CEO donates $3.3 million in COVID-19 grants; Vermont Community Foundation to receive $205k
Vail Resorts’ Chief Executive Officer, Rob Katz, and his wife, Elana Amsterdam, today announced more than $3.3 million in COVID-19 emergency relief and behavioral health grants. In nine communities where Vail Resorts operates, these separate donations will support local nonprofits’ ongoing efforts to (1) provide critical need services throughout the pandemic and (2) improve access […]
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What’s Up in Newport County today: Friday, December 11
What’s Up In Newport County Today is our free daily morning newsletter. Want to receive this in your inbox every morning? Sign up for free here. What’s Up In Newport County TodayThursday, December 10, 2020By Ryan M. Belmore Good Morning, ~ As Hanukkah begins, we are wishing all those who celebrate a bright and meaningful holiday season. May […]
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Exactly 400 years later, another Plymouth Plague
On Dec. 11, 1620, precisely 400 years ago today, battered, beleaguered, and greatly diminished by a horrifying passage, an exploratory group of Pilgrims in their tiny shallop arrived at Plymouth. After the Mayflower first landed at the harsh tip of Cape Cod one month earlier, this smaller contingent, launched from the larger ship, could hardly […]
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Hygge at Home in Newport – Week 4
This week’s Hygge at Home round-up is focused on celebrating and supporting artists who fill our homes with visuals and sounds that delight. SHOPPING Here are some Rhode Island-connected art, artists and galleries offering work that would make a great addition to your wall. Snow Barn by Anthony Tomaselli. Anthony is the resident artist at […]
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Rhode Island nursing home cases reach new dashboard highs, PPE and staff shortages continue
The latest update of the AARP Nursing Home COVID-19 Dashboard finds Rhode Island’s nursing homes continue to face alarming trends. As COVID-19 brings to light longstanding flaws in the nation’s long-term care system, AARP’s Public Policy Institute also unveiled a new report in a series on strategies to improve the quality of long-term services and supports (LTSS). […]
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6 must-see open houses happening in Newport County this weekend: Dec. 11 – 13
On the market for a new home? WUN’s Tyler Bernadyn, a full-time realtor with the Fitzpatrick Team at RE/Max Professionals of Newport, gives us a look at what houses in Newport County are hosting open houses this week. Tyler is a born and raised Rhode Islander who proudly calls Newport home. Besides being a full-time […]
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City of Newport mourning loss of Tim Mills, long-time harbormaster
By Tom Shevlin, Communications Officer for City of Newport The City of Newport is mourning the loss of its long-time Habormaster, Timothy J. Mills, who passed away suddenly on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020. Tim grew up on the water and began his career with the City as a seasonal Harbormaster’s Assistant from June 1995 through […]
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Governor Raimondo extends pause another week, announces new post-pause phase
Governor Gina Raimondo announced today during her weekly press briefing that the “pause” will continue for another week, through Sunday, December 20. Rhode Island entered a two-week “pause” on November 30. Governor Raimondo said, “if we stay home for one more week and honor the pause, I believe it will have the impact that we […]