Ryan Belmore

Despite the recent bad weather, the deck repair work continues on the Newport Pell Bridge and the project remains on schedule, according to The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority. “The hydro-demolition work has been successful and is going smoothly. The contractor has removed the concrete deck down to the rebar (steel supporting bars embedded […]

I’d like to invite everyone who has an interest in the long-term preservation of our beautiful and historic city to join me in an important conversation occurring in Newport next week. The Rhode Island Executive Climate Change Coordinating Council (RI EC4) will visit Newport City Hall Wednesday, meeting with the Aquidneck Island Planning Commission and […]

Beneath sunny, blue skies nearly 3,000 runners from 32 states and 11 countries took to the roads of Newport, Rhode Island to contest the fifth annual Newport 10 Miler road race, produced by Gray Matter Marketing. A balmy 56 degrees at the 7:30am start quickly increased into the high 60’s for a stunning backdrop to […]

The 1772 Foundation Board of Directors has approved a grant award in the amount of $12,500 towards the Fort Adams Trust to make needed masonry repairs to the north wall casemate windows and to repoint the granite blocks that comprise the wall. Due to the harsh elements that the fort walls are exposed to, constant […]

Here is what’s happening for road work, closures and detours in and around Newport County this week. Roadwork scheduled by Rhode Island Department Of Transportation: 6/3-6/9 Newport: Rte. 138 East and West, from the Newport Bridge to Admiral Kalfbus Rd., partial right lane closures in a moving operation for striping, Monday-Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to […]

Discover where to find live music, entertainment, comedy, karaoke and trivia this week in and around Newport. You Might Also Like – What’s Happening, New and To Do This Week: June 5 – 9 Monday,  June 5 4:30 pm & 7 pm – The Lovers at Jane Pickens Theater6 pm to 9 pm – Julio Amaro […]

As life expectancy has continued to increase for Americans, we no longer think of people who are retiring at age 65 as being old. People are staying active and enjoying life well into their golden years. There is a definite parallel between increased life expectancy and advances in medicine. As science continues to advance, we […]

Looking for a spring or summer gig? Or perhaps a new part-time job or new career? There are more than 100 companies in Newport hiring for all different positions, and in all sorts of industries right now! Featured Job Opportunities: Adventure Travel Company Needs a Part-Time AssistantPinkberry Team Members & Shift LeadersGraphic Design/Signage AssistantStudio Barre […]

Every time I ride my bike along Ocean Drive or take a walk on America’s Cup, I am struck by the natural beauty of our city by the sea.  And I feel incredibly fortunate to call it home and to wake up every morning to its salty air and bustling streets.  I also feel incredibly […]

To the Editor Usually I don’t trust anyone under the age of 80, but in one case, the case of Dawn Euer, it was easy to make an exception. I am supporting Dawn Euer in the race for State Senate and I’d like to tell you why. I’m voting for Dawn because I’ve seen her […]

Lila Delman Real Estate International has announced the recent sale of 33 Blueberry Lane in Jamestown for $2,100,000. The William Burgin-designed shingle-and-stone custom-built home in “The Dumplings” area of Jamestown offers incredible vistas of the entrance to Narragansett Bay and beyond to the open ocean. Lila Delman Real Estate International was both the listing and […]

As May comes to a close, there’s certainly plenty of big stories to look back on from the last 31 days. More than 46,000 unique users visited our website in May, resulting in nearly 110,000 pageviews. Here’s what our readers were talking about and reading, your opportunity to catch up if you missed something. 10. New […]