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Sail Newport hosts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to open New Mid-Park Marine Education and Recreation Center

Sail Newport, along with a slate of dignitaries, officials and supporters, celebrated the opening of its new Mid-Park Marine Education and Recreation Center today. Over 200 people joined Executive Director Brad Read for a ribbon cutting ceremony, including Governor Gina Raimondo, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) Director Janet Coit, former […]

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Obituary for Lauramae S. Magnett

Lauramae Magnett, of 76 Broadway, Newport, RI passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at Newport Hosptial. She was the wife of the late James H. Magnett and the daughter of the late George W. French and Lauramae (Carpenter) Collier. Lauramae was born in Newport, RI on August 31, 1935. She was educated in the […]

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What’s Up For Today: August 30th

Today’s Vitals Sunrise: 6:11 pmSunset: 7:21 pmLow Tide: 8:02 am & 9:41 pmHigh Tide: 2:47 am & 3:21 pmToday’s WX: Rain. Patchy fog. Low around 59. Northeast wind around 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.Marine: NE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves […]

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Bike Newport will raise money for 7-year-old boy injured in bike accident

Bike Newport announced yesterday that all funds raised by the Bike Newport team in the annual Bike to the Beach ride this Saturday will be contributed to the medical and recovery expenses for 7-year-old Jayden Manuel Rodriguez. Jayden was critically injured while riding his bicycle last week in his Newport neighborhood. Visit Bike Newport’s Facebook page to […]

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Obituary for Daniel J. Leonard

Daniel J. Leonard, 60 of Portsmouth, RI passed away unexpectedly on Sunday August 27, 2017. He was born in North Adams, MA on August 8, 1957, to Anna E. (Silvia) Leonard of Bristol, and the late Ronald S. Leonard. He graduated from Portsmouth High School and served in the US Navy. Dan has been employed […]

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Waterfront home in Jamestown sells for $1.195 million

Lila Delman Real Estate International has announced the sale of 139 Seaside Drive in Jamestown for $1,195,000. In this transaction, Lila Delman Real Estate International was both the listing and In this transaction, Lila Delman Real Estate International was both the listing and the selling company. Nancy Cresser, Sales Associate, represented the seller and facilitated […]

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What’s Up For Today: Tuesday, August 29th

Good Morning, Last night we wrapped up another summer season of sponsoring Laughter For Locals with The Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater. A big shoutout to everyone who came out and supported live local entertainment and this series this summer, look for more fun and entertaining events from us to be announced soon. Special […]

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Op-ed: Representative Deborah Ruggiero – Manufacturing is real in Rhode Island

Manufacturing in Rhode Island is alive and well, but not the manufacturing from the days of our grandparents. Technology has changed how we do business today and how we live. Today’s manufacturing requires knowledge in technology, math, ladder logic, G-code, lean manufacturing principles and CAD programs. Manufacturing represents 15 percent of the state’s economy with […]

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Cluny School hits the market for $2.995 million

Cluny School and its surrounding property on Brendton Road was listed earlier today for $2.995 million. “Just over 8 acres of prime real estate in the Ocean Drive area of Newport. Formerly operated as the Cluny School this rare property contains several historic buildings from the Arthur Curtiss James Estate”, states the property listing details. “This […]

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Euer’s margin of victory increases after Board of Elections count remaining mail ballots

The Rhode Island Board of Elections held a hearing on Monday to review approximately 230 mail ballots from the Rhode Island Senate District 13 (Jamestown, Newport) race that held a Special Election on August 22nd. The Board requested a review because they had never seen so many mail ballots notarized by a single person, according to a press release from […]

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Now Hiring In Newport: 110+ Local Businesses (August 28)

Time for a part time gig, new full-time job or a new career? Start your job search right here on www.whatsupnewp.com, there are more than 100 businesses hiring right now in Newport. Featured Jobs Admiral Fitzroy Inn – Now Hiring: Admiral Fitzroy Inn – Overnight InnsitterAnnie’s – Experienced Short Order Cook – Immediate HireClassic Cruises of Newport – Front Desk […]

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Obituary for Leonard F. Harkin

Leonard “Lenny” F. Harkin, Jr., 70, of Swansea, MA, formerly of Newport, RI passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, MA after battling a long-term illness. Lenny was born on March 22, 1947 in Newport, RI. He was the son of the late Leonard F. Harkin and the […]

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What’s Up For Today: Monday, August 28th

Good Morning, The final weekend of August is here, can you believe it? It’s hard to believe that September is around the corner. There’s plenty to be enjoyed in and around Newport County this weekend, enjoy! Note: Starting today, we’re attempting to put this info up on www.whatsupnewp.com just after midnight each night. We hope this pleases […]

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Obituary for Tony Mark Clarke

Tony Mark Clarke, 55, of North Kingstown, formerly of Middletown and Newport, RI died unexpectedly Friday, August 25, 2017 in Newport. Mr. Clarke was born January 11, 1962 in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. He is the son of William Herman and the late Argenida Maria (Osorio) Clarke. The Clarke family settled in Middletown, RI in the […]

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What’s Up For Today: Sunday, August 27th

Today’s Vitals Sunrise: 6:07 pmSunset: 7:26 pmLow Tide: 5:24 am & 6:05 pmHigh Tide: 12:21 am and 12:52 pmToday’s WX: Sunny, with a high near 74. North wind 6 to 8 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Marine: N winds around 5 kt, becoming E this afternoon. Waves 1 to 2 ft.Tonight’s WX: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. East […]

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40 classic yachts will parade in Newport Harbor on Sunday morning

The 38th edition of the Panerai Newport Classic Yacht Regatta presented by IYRS will start Saturday, August 26th in Bristol, Rhode Island with a point-to-point distance race from Bristol to Newport and culminate in Newport on Sunday, August 27th with racing in Newport. Of interest to many will be the Classic Yacht Parade on Sunday, August 27th that will […]

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What’s Up For Today: Saturday, August 26th

Good Morning, The final weekend of August is here, can you believe it? It’s hard to believe that September is around the corner. There’s plenty to be enjoyed in and around Newport County this weekend, enjoy! Note: Starting today, we’re attempting to put this info up on www.whatsupnewp.com just after midnight each night. We hope this […]

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Fall for Newport: 11 autumn events to fill your calendar

In Newport and its neighboring coastal communities, fall is a time when the air turns as crisp as the ripened apples on the trees and the pace is noticeably slower—but that doesn’t mean things slow down. Discover Newport, the official destination management organization (DMO) dedicated to promoting the City of Newport and the eight surrounding coastal […]

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