What’s Up in Newport This Weekend: May 3 – 5
On Tap This Weekend: Aquidneck Island National Police Parade, Spring Festival at Newport Vineyards, Star Wars Day at The JPT, Kentucky Derby parties, and much more.
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Troll trail ready to traverse
Imagine being a dog park denizen, dark sky enthusiast, or disc golfer used to frequenting the normally sleepy Ninigret Park in Charlestown and on your next visit finding two new residents, giant trolls made of recycled wooden pallets, bamboo, rope, and quahog shells, have turned the space into the state’s hottest new tourist destination.
Portsmouth Abbey School junior wins 2024 Poetry Ourselves spoken word competition
Jennifer Shon, an 11th-grade student at Portsmouth Abbey School in Rhode Island, won the 2024 Poetry Ourselves spoken word competition for her original poem, “My Hanbando.”
Obituary: Melissa Barker
February 10, 1978 — April 26, 2024
Not again? The pressure is on the Boston Bruins with Game 7 at home against the rival Maple Leafs
No team in the long histories of the NHL, NBA and Major League Baseball has blown a 3-1 lead and lost a best-of-seven series in back-to-back postseasons.
Luxury Living Awaits: 15 Lewis Drive in Middletown hits the market for $3,775,000
This week, we visit 15 Lewis Drive in Middletown – a newly constructed custom smart home that transcends the ordinary and sets an apex standard for opulent living.
On The Market: A look at this weekend’s Open Houses happening across Newport County
While local housing inventory has seen a slight increase over the last few weeks, there is still a lingering narrative about elevated interest rates and aggressive home pricing.
Newport City Council to discuss property, litigation, and collective bargaining agreements in Executive Session
Newport City Council to discuss lease, acquisition, and disposition of property, litigation, and collective bargaining agreements in executive session
Paving around Pell Bridge Ramps project to cause alternating lane closures at night through May 24
Motorists can anticipate alternating lane closures for these operations on Sunday-Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. through Friday morning, May 24.
Aquidneck Land Trust announces Merritt Neighborhood Fund awardees
Aquidneck Land Trust has awarded eight grants totaling $10,000 to local community and neighborhood groups through its annual grant program, the Merritt Neighborhood Fund. Grant awards ranged from $450 to $2,200.
Junior poster design contest winners announced for the 2024 U.S. Senior Open
The winners’ designs will be printed and distributed to juniors who attend the U.S. Senior Open and will be available at a variety of special events leading up to championship week. In addition, winning designs will be uniquely featured on-site at Newport Country Club.
Traffic snarled as workers begin removing I-95 overpass scorched in Connecticut fuel truck inferno
Work crews began demolishing a bridge damaged in a fiery crash that kept Interstate 95 in Connecticut closed for a second day Friday, as motorists’ nerves continued to fray in hours of traffic jams on and around the main artery linking New England and New York.
Comedy Bus looks to bring its R-rated comedy tours to Newport
Comedy Bus City Tours hopes to bring its “live stand-up comedy show on wheels” to Newport.
Massachusetts woman wins $1 million lottery twice in 10 weeks
A Massachusetts woman has won $1 million twice on lottery tickets in the last 10 weeks.
Newport Police Arrest & Dispatch Log: May 2 – 3
Newport Police Department provided the following arrest and dispatch logs from 7 am on May 2 through 7 am on May 3, 2024.
Rhode Island bill would allow certain electric bicycles on bike paths, require helmets for riders under 21
House approves Rep. Boylan’s e-bike bill
Senate approves Chairwoman Euer’s Healthcare Provider Shield Act
The Rhode Island Senate on Thursday voted to approve Senate Judiciary Committee Chairwoman Dawn Euer’s bill to protect medical providers who provide transgender and reproductive health care services in Rhode Island from civil or criminal suits from other states or their residents.
Newsletter: What’s Up in Newport – Friday, May 3
Here’s a look at what’s happening today around Newport; plus a look at all the latest news that you can use.
Rhode Island man sentenced to prison for $130,000 scam targeting elderly
Rhode Island man sentenced to prison for posing as relative to scam elderly people out of $130,000
Rhode Island lawmakers require monthly updates on Washington Bridge status
Rhode Island lawmakers require monthly updates on Washington Bridge repairs, traffic patterns, and health effects
Obituary: Phyllis Sherman
July 19, 1938 — April 26, 2024
Nylander and Woll help Maple Leafs beat Bruins 2-1 to force Game 7
William Nylander scored twice, Joseph Woll made 22 saves and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 on Thursday night to force a seventh game in the first-round Eastern Conference series.
Mike Yaz homers at Fenway after visit from Hall of Fame grandfather; Giants beat Red Sox 3-1
Mike Yastrzemski had a visit from his grandfather Carl and then homered into the Red Sox bullpen like the Hall of Fame outfielder so often did in his heyday, and the San Francisco Giants beat Boston 3-1 on Thursday.
Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in Rhode Island
Stacker compiled a list of cities with the fastest-growing home prices in Rhode Island using data from Zillow.
Lane restrictions on Mount Hope Bridge lifted
Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority completes Mount Hope Bridge cable air flow testing ahead of schedule
Free soil testing offered at Maher Center Garden Center
James L. Maher Center Garden Center to offer free soil testing on second Saturday of every month during spring season
Obituary: Venceslaus Vanicek
September 8, 1933 — April 27, 2024
RIPEC analyzes Governor’s FY 2025 Budget Proposal as revenues tighten and spending increases persist
Governor Relies on Surplus Funds,
Avoids More Difficult Spending Choices While Future Deficits Are Projected
Martha’s Vineyard Food & Wine Festival announces biggest schedule in history of popular event
Festival Will Feature Welcome Celebration, Three Grand Tastings, Six Private Dining Experiences, New Master Classes June 6 – 9, 2024
The towns outsmarting Airbnb to make more homes available for residents
These days, Airbnb isn’t just a way to share underutilized bedrooms; it’s big business.
The Sailing Museum to host Seaweed Art Workshop
Learn how to make art from seaweed at a workshop at The Sailing Museum
Obituary: Karen Day
February 28, 1962 — April 22, 2024
Food Pantry at MLK Community Center is now open five days a week
The MLK Community Center is currently on track to provide 1.1 million meals to Newport County this year.
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