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Newport Art Museum hosts artist panel tied to ‘Springboard’ exhibition April 16
Juror Julie Keyes will moderate a conversation with four exhibiting artists touching on what it means to be a professional, the current culture of the arts, and more
Trevor Story homers, has 5 RBIs to lead Red Sox over Twins 9-5
Trevor Story homered and drove in five runs on Wednesday to lead the Boston Red Sox over the Minnesota Twins 9-5.
Ray Suarez to deliver Salve Regina University commencement address May 17
The veteran broadcast journalist and author will receive an honorary degree alongside two others at the Newport university’s 76th commencement
Chariho board approves bond, denies superintendent extension
The Chariho School Committee last night (Tuesday) approved language that likely will lead to a $116 million district-wide bond referendum in November to build one unified school to replace three aging elementary schools, all with considerable problems.
With Jaylen Brown leading and Jayson Tatum back, Celtics are whole again and NBA title contenders
As the Celtics prepare for their fourth straight playoff appearance under coach Joe Mazzulla as the Eastern Conference’s No. 2 seed, they are whole again following Tatum’s return last month.
McKee pushes to repeal two-cent gas tax increase at Wakefield event
The governor says eliminating last year’s General Assembly-approved hike would save Rhode Islanders an estimated $9 million per year
Obituary: Robert Floyd Fye
December 27, 1948 — February 25, 2026
Letter to the Editor: Take a pause on changing the Renewable Energy Standard
By former State Representative Deborah Ruggiero, sponsor of the Renewable Energy Standard
Letter to the Editor: Retreat can be resiliency, opportunity
By Sen. Victoria Gu and Rep. Terri Cortvriend
A conversation with Robert Andreozzi: Littleneck Hospitality Group arrives at Hotel Viking
There’s a lot to look forward to at One Bellevue this season, and if Littleneck’s track record is any indication, these won’t just be new spots to try. They’ll be places people return to, again and again. I know I will!
Newport NewWorks announces lineup for second annual musical theater festival
Three new works will be presented Aug. 2-16 at the Casino Theatre
Rogers edges Portsmouth in thrilling unified basketball showdown, 38-36
Darious Myers’ 18-point performance leads the Vikings to a narrow home victory over the Patriots
This Day In History – April 15, 1786: Walter Channing born in Newport
Walter Channing’s most significant contribution, and what he may be best known for, is his advocacy of anesthesia in childbirth and for being the first American physician (in 1847) to use anesthesia during childbirth.
Kastelic scores 2, Swayman posts shutout as Bruins stop Devils 4-0 to clinch East’s top wild card
Mark Kastelic scored twice in the first period, Jeremy Swayman earned his second shutout of the season and the Boston Bruins clinched the top wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference with a 4-0 win over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night.
Byron Buxton homers twice and Mick Abel strikes out 10 as the Twins blank the Red Sox 6-0
Byron Buxton homered twice and Mick Abel pitched seven sharp innings as the Minnesota Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 6-0 on Tuesday night.
Aquidneck Island Earth Week returns April 18–26 with cleanups, hikes, film screenings and more
Now in its 7th year, the island-wide celebration brings together nonprofits, towns and businesses around conservation and community stewardship
Sail America brings national sailing industry conference back to Newport
The two-day gathering at the Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina drew attendees from across the country
Governor McKee pushes to make Rhode Island’s Hope Scholarship permanent in state budget
The last-dollar scholarship has helped 568 Rhode Island College students with tuition since its launch in 2023, saving them nearly $5 million this academic year alone
Obituary: Timothy Rogers
June 30, 1933 – April 13, 2026
Rhode Island marks America’s 250th with veterans flights, liberty trees, WaterFire and more
The RI Department of State and RI250 Commission have a full calendar of events planned as the nation approaches its semiquincentennial on July 4
