NEWPORT, R.I. – Ryan Pearl of Hamden, Conn., and Chantalle Schultz Rathbun of St. Petersburg, Fla., claimed the top spots at the 2026 Newport Beer Run on Saturday at Fort Adams State Park, leading a field of 974 finishers through the 5K before celebrating with 40 breweries at the post-race festival. Formerly known as the […]
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Viking Hoops Basketball Camp celebrates 30th year — and a homecoming at Rogers High School
NEWPORT, R.I. — Viking Hoops Basketball Camp marked its 30th year this July with a homecoming at Rogers High School, returning to the place where the program’s founder spent more than two decades coaching the Vikings. Jim Psaras started Viking Hoops in 1995 with a straightforward goal: bring basketball to Aquidneck Island in an accessible […]
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Jacob Fearnley rallies from the brink to win men’s singles title at 2026 Cerity Partners Hall of Fame Open
NEWPORT, R.I. — Jacob Fearnley saved six match points to complete one of the most dramatic comebacks in ATP Challenger final history Sunday, claiming the men’s singles title at the 2026 Cerity Partners Hall of Fame Open at the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Fearnley, representing Great Britain, defeated fourth-seeded Adam Walton of Australia 5–7, […]
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Qualifying heats up as Cerity Partners Hall of Fame Open opens in Newport
NEWPORT, R.I. — Grass-court tennis returned to the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Sunday as qualifying began at the Cerity Partners Hall of Fame Open, presented by the MARGARET Fund, kicking off Newport’s favorite summer tradition with fans buzzing around the historic grounds. New England’s only professional tennis tournament runs through July 12, coinciding […]
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Ocean State Waves stun Newport Gulls with three-run ninth on Independence Day weekend
The Newport Gulls celebrated America’s semiquincentennial Friday night at Cardines Field, but the Ocean State Waves spoiled the party with a three-run ninth inning to hand the Gulls a 4-3 loss before a crowd of 2,311. The Waves grabbed an early lead in the first, when Max Farrell singled through the left side to score […]
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Newport’s fourth annual Juneteenth celebration returns to Fort Adams
The fourth annual Newport Juneteenth celebration was held at Fort Adams State Park on Saturday, June 20, an expanded event that paired the holiday with a Rhode Island 250th anniversary theme honoring the history of Black and Indigenous people across the state. Presented by Rhode Island Slave History Medallions, the daylong program opened with a […]
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Middletown High School graduates Class of 2026 at Gaudet Field
Middletown High School celebrated the graduation of its Class of 2026 at Gaudet Field on Saturday, June 13, capping the seniors’ high school careers with a ceremony rich in student voices and musical tradition. Principal Donna Sweet welcomed graduates, families and guests to the commencement, which featured a program shaped largely by students. Nour Chamseddine, […]
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Rogers High School celebrates Class of 2026 at Toppa Field graduation
Rogers High School’s Class of 2026 crossed the stage at Toppa Field on Wednesday evening, marking the close of their high school careers in a ceremony that blended tradition, music and reflection. The graduation, held June 11 at 6 p.m., brought together graduates, families, faculty and city officials to honor the achievements of Newport’s newest […]
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Tiverton softball repeats as D3 state champion, topping Rogers
Tiverton won its second consecutive softball state championship, beating Rogers 5-2 in the Rhode Island Division 3 final at Rhode Island College on Sunday, June 7. Liliana Luis pitched a complete game for the Tigers, allowing two runs on three hits while striking out eight. Tiverton built the lead early, scoring in the second and […]
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Portsmouth repeats as D2 boys lacrosse champion with win over Westerly
Portsmouth captured its second straight boys lacrosse state championship, beating Westerly 10-6 in the Rhode Island Division 2 final at Brown University on Saturday, June 6. The Patriots led just 7-6 after three quarters before their defense took over, holding Westerly to a single shot on goal in the fourth quarter to pull away for […]
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Scituate caps perfect season with D4 boys lacrosse title over Rogers
Scituate completed an undefeated season with a 15-4 win over Rogers in the Division 4 boys lacrosse state championship at Brown University on Saturday, June 6. Caden Gurjian led the Spartans with four goals to pace the offense in the title game. Scituate, coached by Pete Kelleher, entered the final unbeaten at 14-0 in the […]
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Tiverton High School graduates Class of 2026
TIVERTON — Tiverton High School celebrated the graduation of its Class of 2026 at a commencement ceremony Friday, June 5. Principal João Arruda delivered the opening remarks, presented the diplomas and gave the closing remarks. Superintendent Christopher Haskins offered greetings to the crowd. Salutatorian Evan Duda introduced the commencement speaker, Christine Messenger, a member of […]
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Portsmouth High School celebrates Class of 2026 at commencement
PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth High School celebrated the graduation of its Class of 2026 at a commencement ceremony Friday, June 5. Principal Dr. Jeffrey Heath welcomed the crowd and later presented the diplomas. Senior Class President Michael Chytka delivered the welcome address, and social studies teacher Eric Daniel served as the guest speaker, introduced by Senior […]
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St. George’s School honors Class of 2026 at Prize Day, with several students earning top awards
St. George’s School celebrated its 98 graduating seniors at its annual Prize Day ceremony, recognizing the Class of 2026 for achievement in academics, the arts, athletics and character, with several Rhode Island students among the top honorees. Julienne Patterson received the St. George’s Medal, awarded to the member of the sixth form who, in the […]
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Portsmouth boys lacrosse holds off Middletown 10-3 at Gaudet Field
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. — Portsmouth boys lacrosse leaned on a dominant performance at the faceoff X and a six-goal night from Rafe Dionne to roll past Middletown 10-3 at Gaudet Field on Friday. Dionne, a junior attackman, scored six times to lead all scorers. Senior attackman Ted Gersen added three goals, and senior midfielder Luke Brandariz […]
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Aquidneck Island National Police Parade marches through Middletown and Newport for 41st year
Police departments, honor guards, bands and community organizations marched two miles from Middletown into Newport on Sunday for the 41st Aquidneck Island National Police Parade. The procession stepped off at 11:50 a.m. in front of the Hampton Inn and Suites at 317 West Main Road in Middletown, heading south on West Main Road and continuing […]
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Zhang’s walk-off single lifts Middletown past Portsmouth 12-11 in seven-inning thriller
MIDDLETOWN, RI — Junyi Zhang lined a walk-off single in the bottom of the seventh inning Friday to cap a back-and-forth thriller and lift the Middletown Varsity Islanders to a 12-11 win over Portsmouth at Gaudet. Middletown jumped ahead 2-0 in the first and stretched the lead to 5-1 with a three-run third. Portsmouth answered […]
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Rogers boys lacrosse shuts out Tiverton 14-0 at Braga Park
NEWPORT, RI – Rogers boys lacrosse rolled past Tiverton 14-0 on Tuesday afternoon at Braga Park, riding a balanced offense and a stingy defense to a wire-to-wire home victory. Brady McCombe paced the Vikings with four goals, finding the back of the net repeatedly to lead all scorers. Aidan O’Connell and Luke Mathews chipped in […]
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Rogers softball routs Middletown 17-3 behind Leys’ arm and bat
MIDDLETOWN, RI — Rogers softball turned a road trip to Middletown into a four-inning showcase Tuesday, pounding out 12 hits and pulling away for a 17-3 run-rule win over the Islanders at Middletown High School. Lila Leys did the heavy lifting on both sides of the ball for the Vikings. The sophomore went 2-for-4 with […]
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Middletown edges Barrington 10-9 on Lisella walk-off single
Michael Lisella’s walk-off single in the bottom of the seventh lifted Middletown past Barrington 10-9 Saturday at Gaudet. Tied 9-9 entering the seventh, Middletown held Barrington scoreless in the top half before Lisella drove in the winning run, capping a 12-hit afternoon. Middletown scored once in the first, four times in the second and twice […]
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Portsmouth boys lacrosse holds off Toll Gate rally, wins 16-4
Portsmouth boys lacrosse jumped out to a commanding early lead and held off a late rally from Toll Gate to win 16-4 on Thursday at Portsmouth High School. Portsmouth carried a 13-2 advantage into the third quarter before the visitors stormed back in the second half, trimming the deficit to two goals before the final […]
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Rogers edges Portsmouth in thrilling unified basketball showdown, 38-36
It came down to the final buzzer. Rogers High School’s unified basketball team held off visiting Portsmouth High School 38-36 on Monday evening at Rogers High School in a back-and-forth contest that had fans on their feet throughout. The Vikings, coached by Kristin B., never let the Patriots get comfortable, but Portsmouth made them earn […]
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Messenger’s late goal lifts Tiverton past Rogers in girls lacrosse thriller, 8-7
Addaline Messenger saved her best for last. The senior midfielder scored three goals Monday evening, capping the performance with the game-winner in the final minutes to lift Tiverton past Rogers 8-7 in a girls lacrosse game played at Tiverton High School. The contest was decided within one or two goals the entire game, with neither […]
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Photos: Newport’s 70th Annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade
The Emerald Isle came to Aquidneck Island on Saturday, and Newport delivered one of its most spirited Saint Patrick’s Day parades in years — green attire, leprechauns and all — despite a blustery late-winter day that tested even the most dedicated revelers. The 70th annual Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade stepped off at 11 a.m. […]
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Portsmouth, Rogers cheerleaders compete at RICCA Championship
Portsmouth and Rogers high school cheerleading teams competed Saturday at the Rhode Island Cheerleading Coaches Association Championship, held at La Salle Academy. Portsmouth competed in Division 3, finishing second. Ponaganset took first place in the division, with Johnston placing third. In other divisional results, La Salle Academy won Division 1, Barrington took first in Division […]