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It was a busy week in Newport County and across Rhode Island. Here’s what stories our readers were reading the most.

Top Stories

1 – Gillette Stadium kicks off its 2022 concert series this week with two Garth Brooks shows

2 – Owners of Scales & Shells retiring, restaurant sold to Nautilus Restaurant LLC/Peregrine Group

3 – What’s Up Interview: Legendary artist and producer Peter Asher on The Beatles, James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt and more

4 – Foodlove Market enhances café experience with the launch of Foodlove Provisions

5 – What Sold: 23 Newport County real estate sales, transactions (May 9 – 13)

6 – This Day in RI History: May 18, 1652 – Rhode Island becomes the first colony to pass an anti-slavery law

7 – Ragged Island Brewing Company will host grand opening on May 19

8 – Tiny Kitchen Magic: Honey Dijon Herbed Pork

9 – Fastest-growing counties in Rhode Island

10 – Common Fence Music renamed ‘Newport Live’ – Summer concert series begins June 10 with Kyshona