New AARP research finds nearly 4 in 10 Americans have experienced fraud as Rhode Island events kick off this month
AARP Rhode Island is hosting free document shredding events and fraud prevention presentations throughout April
Rhode Island challenger ensures US will have a boat at next year’s America’s Cup
American Racing Challenger Team USA representing Sail Newport in Rhode Island was announced as an official challenger Wednesday for the 2027 regatta scheduled off Naples.
Sail Newport-backed American Racing Challenger Team USA confirmed for 38th America’s Cup in Naples
The confirmation ends what would have been the first America’s Cup since 1851 without a U.S. entry
Vague on specifics, NPAC executive confident of raising millions to reopen opulent former opera house
This is another in our ongoing series on the opera house restoration project that is now approaching 25 years.
Newport to host global economic innovator Zita Cobb for free public talk on April 8
Cobb, founder of the acclaimed Fogo Island Inn, will share lessons on community-driven economic renewal at Salve Regina University
Your Newport County weather forecast: 7 days on land and sea
Updated throughout the day with the latest from NOAA’s National Weather Service
Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce to host annual expo April 8 in Middletown
More than 70 local businesses will gather at the Wyndham Newport Atlantic Resort for a free community event featuring food samples, raffles and entertainment
Judy Collins adds second Newport show to farewell tour, performing June 13 and 14 at the JPT
Tickets for both shows go on sale Friday, April 10, at 10 a.m.
$8.4 million repair project at Charlestown Breachway completed
The project restored the breachway walls, dredged the channel and rebuilt two storm-resilient sand dunes
Rhode Island awards more than $8 million to support housing development statewide
The bond-funded awards will help support the development of 665 housing units, including 238 affordable homes
Three iconic sailboats to lead America’s Jubilee Celebration Sail off Newport on June 5
The event aims to bring up to 250 boats together to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary
Woman in Jamestown Police custody escapes from Newport Hospital, later found in North Kingstown
The Jamestown Police Department says the incident remains under investigation
The Vanderbilt in Newport adds redesigned event space inspired by its Gilded Age roots
The renovated lower-level space draws on Newport’s colonial history and the legacy of Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
DEM to resume prescribed burns across Rhode Island state lands this week
Planned burns at seven management areas aim to reduce wildfire risk and restore habitat
Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County accepting applications for $2,000 Tinney Family Arts Scholarship
The annual award has been given to a Newport County high school senior each May since 2017
New exhibit at Rhode Island State House explores state’s revolutionary history
“Revolution and Rhode Island: Liberty, Struggle, Legacy” will remain on display through August 2026
Three Rhode Island state campgrounds open April 10 for the season
East Beach will open May 22; Burlingame’s opening delayed due to modernization project
Jamestown Police Department earns second reaccreditation from state law enforcement commission
The voluntary accreditation process included a review of department policies, procedures, operations and community engagement
Four Salve Regina University students awarded foreign language fellowships
The Rhode Island Foundation program supports students pursuing foreign language fluency abroad
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