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Obituary: Paraskevi Mandros
December 4, 1936 — March 9, 2026
Newport City Council advances parking permit overhaul, delays short-term rental rules
Council votes to cap residential parking permits and modernize enforcement, while short-term rental restrictions stall for further review
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How doula support enhances the pregnancy journey
South County Health has recently opened the Operating Room in the Women and Newborn Care Unit to doulas, meaning that a delivering patient who is being supported by a doula is welcome to have them by their side, even in the OR.
Providence defeats Butler 91-81 in Big East Conference Tournament
Stefan Vaaks had 28 points in Providence’s 91-81 victory against Butler on Wednesday in the Big East Conference Tournament.
Obituary: Francis Cardoza
August 30, 1938 – March 3, 2026
Flanked by labor and Democratic leaders, RI Secretary of State Gregg Amore kicks off reelection bid
Democratic Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore launched his reelection campaign on his home turf Wednesday in the company of his many friends in high places, from General Assembly leaders to local union and party bosses.
Mia Hamm, Kristine Lilly, and Tisha Venturini Hoch to lead allergy-friendly soccer clinic at St. George’s School in May
The May 3 event benefits Red Sneakers for Oakley’s mission to bring epinephrine access to the Newport area
Some states are reviving a push to tax the rich
Elsewhere, Rhode Island legislators are debating a budget proposal – backed by Democratic Gov. Dan McKee – that would enact higher taxes on residents earning $1 million or more.
RIPTA to detour three Newport bus routes Saturday for St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Detours for Routes 60, 63 and 67 will be in effect between 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
City of Newport warns residents and businesses of permit payment scam
Fraudulent invoices impersonating the Newport Planning Commission are requesting wire transfer payments
Portsmouth historian to lead lecture series marking 250th anniversary of American Revolution
The series includes a talk at the Newport Public Library on April 29
Gerry Goldstein: A need for saintly intervention
On March 17th we can mark not just the day honoring St. Patrick, who in legend drove the snakes out of Ireland, but also the 250th anniversary of the day George Washington drove the British out of Boston.
Drivers urged to use caution near Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge work zone beginning March 17
Alternating lane closures will be in effect from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily during the project
Wembanyama powers Spurs through physical victory over Celtics, 125-116
Victor Wembanyama matched a career-high with eight 3-pointers, scoring 39 points and grabbing 11 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs beat Boston 125-116 on Tuesday night to sweep a contentious two-game season series with the Celtics.
Rhode Island Senate passes Jamestown senior property tax relief bill
The legislation expands an existing sliding-scale exemption program to include more seniors
Preservation Society of Newport County to host job fair March 19
The event at 424 Bellevue Ave. runs from 3 to 6 p.m. with on-site interviews available
MLK Community Center to open food pantry in Newport’s North End this spring
The new satellite location at 120 Hillside Ave. will also host the Produce to the People program
Obituary: Beverly T. Mack
June 27, 1931 — March 8, 2026
Obituary: Dr. David William Brown
Dr. David William Brown, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on February 9, 2026, at 94, having lived a good, long life dedicated to education, agriculture, conservation and service.
Puddingstone Music kicks off spring concert series at Rough Point on April 15
The intimate evening of song and chamber music features soprano Katharine Dain, violist Caitlin Lynch and pianist Ieva Jokūbavičiūtė