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Best of October: 10 most-read and most-shared What’sUpNewp stories

Wondering what the talk of the town was around Newport in October? While covering dozens of events and posting hundreds of stories in the month of October, it’s the news that’s unexpected, original and breaking news that saw the most traffic on www.whatsupnewp.com. More than 40,000 unique visitors made these posts the top 10 most-read and-most shared stories […]

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Kindergarten Is Coming: Explore Sea Rose Montessori on November 5th

Meet Sea Rose Montessori Co-op School’s experienced teachers and connect with parent-founders and families at Sea Rose Montessori’s open house Sunday, November 5, from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.  324 East Main Road, Portsmouth, R.I. The open house is free and those wishing to attend should register at sea-rose-montessori-co-op-school-nov-2017-open-house-tickets to ensure sufficient activity supplies for visiting children. “Sea Rose Montessori’s […]

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Climate change expert to discuss ‘responsible geoengineering’ at Salve on November 3rd

Andrew Light, a Distinguished Senior Fellow in the Climate Program at the World Resources Institute in Washington, D.C., will talk about responsible geoengineering when he presents the keynote address at the 39th Humanities & Technology Association (HTA) Conference being held at Salve Regina University. Light’s talk, “What Would Responsible Geoengineering Look Like” will be presented […]

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Female State Troopers from throughout New England to attend NESPAC Women’s Leadership Conference in Newport

The Rhode Island State Police announced in a press release on Tuesday that more than 130 women troopers from all six New England State Police agencies, including the Rhode Island State Police, are scheduled to attend the second annual NESPAC Women’s Leadership Conference in Newport on Thursday and Friday (November 2 and 3). The two-day […]

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‘Community Conversations’ complete first session, Conversations continue this week

Conversations about how schools affected our lives, and how do they affect our community finished last night at the Boys & Girls Club of Newport County and at the Claiborne Pell Elementary School.  The second community conversations around the topic, “What do we want our graduates to know and be able to do?” begin tomorrow, with a morning session at 10:00 […]

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Record Sale In Narragansett: Beachside estate sells for $3.2 million

Lila Delman Real Estate International has announced the sale of 165 Boston Neck Road in Narragansett for $3.2 million. Lila Delman Real Estate International was both the listing and the selling company. Debbie Wilson and Jamie Wilson, Sales Associates, represented the seller and Janet Kermes, Sales Associate, represented the buyer. This represents the highest single-family […]

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National Weather Service issues Frost Advisory for Tuesday night

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Frost Advisory, which is in effect from 11 PM this evening to 9 AM EDT Wednesday. Location…Northern Connecticut, Rhode Island and portions of eastern Massachusetts.Temperatures…Lows will bottom out in the upper 20s to middle 30s by daybreak Wednesday.Timing…Widespread frost expected between 2 and 8 am Wednesday.Impacts…Sensitive […]

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IntraCity Geeks and Drupal Connect launch innovative after school STEM program at Rogers High School

STEM educational advancements continue at Rogers High School. Through a generous grant from Drupal Connect, IntraCity Geeks will run its 60-hour “STEM Fun-0-One” after school program for high school students. On November 6th, participants will design, build and launch rockets thousands of feet into the air, assemble and program self-thinking robots, assist with programming self-driving […]

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Several Newport Police Department Officers to participate in ‘No-Shave November’

Newport Police Department announced via a press release on September 30th that beginning on November 1st that the male Police Officers of the Newport Police Department will be participating in “No-Shave November”. “The goal of No-Shave November is to grow Cancer awareness and raise funds to support Cancer prevention, research and education. As part of […]

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New England Inns and Resorts Association headed to Newport for Annual Meeting

More than 200 people representing the lodging industry, including owners/operators and/or general managers of resorts, inns, bed and breakfasts, hotels and motor inns, will gather in Newport for the annual New England Inns and Resorts Association (NEIRA) meeting from Nov. 1 – 3, 2017. As the leading professional organization representing lodging establishments in New England, NEIRA’s […]

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20+ things to do this week in and around Newport (Oct. 30 – Nov. 3)

Discover all that’s happening, new and to do this week in and around Newport. Monday, October 30th 12 pm to 6 pm – Pumpkin Patch open at Trinity Church 4:30 pm – Victoria & Abdul at Jane Pickens Theater 5 pm – A Conversation with Newport County’s Women’s Legislators at Newport Public Library 6 pm – Halloween Bike Ride! with […]

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Newport Art Museum to host Providence Children’s Film Festival Community Jury Night!

Newport Art Museum continues its commitment to showcasing art in all media when it will host the Providence Children’s Film Festival for a Free Family-Friendly Community Jury Night on Friday, November 3 from 6:30-8:30 pm. This event joins the ranks of the many events and educational programs the Museum currently offers in its galleries at 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport. Film are suitable […]

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Gatehouse Media acquires Newport Daily News, Edward A. Sherman Publishing Company

Newport Daily News announced on Thursday afternoon that their parent company, The Edward A. Sherman Publishing Company, has been sold to Gatehouse Media. “The sale includes The Newport Daily News, The Independent, Newport Life Magazine, South County Life Magazine and Mercury, among other publications, and Sherman Publishing’s commercial printing division,” Jonathan Zins, Managing Editor of The Newport […]

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Salve, Bryant vocalists combine to present free ‘Voices in Harmony’ concert in Ochre Court

Student vocalists from both Salve Regina and Bryant universities will team up to make music together when they present “Voices in Harmony” for the 14th consecutive year at Ochre Court on Saturday, November 11th at 8 pm. The concert, free and open to the public, will include selections from classical and contemporary music. Featured performers […]

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Weekend Listings: Live music, comedy and entertainment (Oct. 27 – 29)

Discover where to find live music, karaoke, comedy, dancing and entertainment this weekend in and around Newport! *Unless otherwise noted, the venue is located in Newport. Friday, October 27th Buskers: Grace Morrison at 9 pmCeltica: Karaoke at 10 pmClarke Cooke House: DJ & Dancing in the Boom Boom Room at 10 pmElks Club – Leslie Grimes & Matt Bruneau W/Bob Howard at […]

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City Manager responds to coyote sightings in Newport

In light of the recent increase in sightings of coyotes throughout the Newport, Newport City Manager Joe Nicholson is reminding residents that City Ordinance, Chapter 6.12, prohibits the feeding of, or providing an attractant for, non-domesticated animals, that includes coyotes. “Coyote management studies have shown that the most effective tool in limiting human/coyote interactions is […]

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