The most-read stories for the week of Dec. 15 – 21, 2024, were;
Newport Pickleball Club set to open doors on December 26
New facility boasts 11 indoor courts, restaurant, and event space
Middletown man indicted on multiple child molestation charges
Grand jury returns eight-count indictment against 34-year-old for alleged offenses spanning 15 months
What Sold: A look at the 19 recent real estate transactions in Newport County (Dec. 9 – 13)
One clear trend continues to prevail in our local market: the ongoing inventory shortage is still having a major impact.
‘Lion Head’, an oceanfront estate in Jamestown, sells for $7.8 million
According to data from the Multiple Listing Service, this is the second-highest sale in Jamestown for 2024.
Town of Middletown appoints Jason Ryan as its new police chief
Ryan, a 19-year veteran of the department, becomes first internal promotion to chief in over 40 years
Newport Performing Arts Center revises strategy
New $10 million plan prioritizes 700-seat auditorium, pushes non-essential elements to later phase
Newport City Manager discusses North End Development, AI customer service during monthly chat
Coggeshall School negotiations, bridge realignment plans, and new technology to improve city services among key topics addressed
Newport School Superintendent provides updates on Rogers High School, teacher negotiations
Colleen Burns Jermain discusses construction progress, career tech programs, and recent agreement with teachers’ union
University Orthopedics opens new Middletown facility
State-of-the-art 10,000-square-foot office on Aquidneck Island features advanced technology and expanded treatment spaces
Helly Hansen to open new flagship store in Newport
The existing Helly Hansen store at 154 Thames Street will become Big Weather Gear, a multi-brand store owned by Jay Lasky
