Over the past few weeks, the Newport City Council has spent a substantial amount of its time discussing the authorization of a Tourism Improvement District (TID). This discussion conflated the TID with other travel and tourism related efforts of the City, like our Sister City Program and Discover Newport, but it is distinctly different. Newport’s […]
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New York Yacht Club wins third consecutive Hinman Masters Trophy
By New York Yacht Club Twenty-five short-course races in three days in winds that rarely topped 10 knots are more than enough to fray the nerves of the most experienced and tranquil sailor. But when it came down to brass tacks on the final day of the Hinman Masters Team Race, held this past weekend at the […]
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Rhode Island FC fights back to draw 1-1 with Oakland Roots SC
Rhode Island FC fought back from behind to earn a dramatic 1-1 draw with Oakland Roots SC at Beirne Stadium on Saturday, picking up an important point in a physical interconference battle. After outshooting the visitors through 90 minutes and putting on a dominant attacking display in the second half, RIFC leading scorer Albert Dikwa “Chico” eventually […]
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NUWC Division Newport marine biologist studies fin whale stranding in Rhode Island
By NUWC Division Newport Public Affairs A 42-foot, 25,000-pound fin whale that had to be euthanized in February after a stranding in a Rhode Island pond could help the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport biologists and engineers learn more about collisions between marine mammals and U.S. Navy vessels. On Feb. 29, the Animal […]
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Production boats lead the way in Classes B & C at the 2024 ORC World Championship
By New York Yacht Club For much of the recorded history of grand-prix rating-rule competition, from the CCA rule to IOR to IMS, the path to major international success was paved with gold. There were few substitutes for the money required to research, design and build the fastest boat. Custom designs and builds remain in […]
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Obituary: Robert William Duce
Robert William Duce, 74, died at his home in Lutz, FL on December 29, 2023. Bob was born on March 28, 1949, in Newport, RI. His early life was spent in Middletown where he was a graduate of Middletown High School, Class of 1967. Growing up on Aquidneck Island, Bob, became part of the beach scene: surfing, sailing, […]
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Safe Harbor Race Weekend: Claiming victory, enjoying the experience
By Safe Harbor Race Weekend From 30 knots to zero knots and everything in between, winds at the 4th Annual Safe Harbor Race Weekend kept hundreds of sailors constantly on their toes as they worked through a four-race series that yielded nine champions in as many classes. Hosting 63 teams in two divisions (one for ORC, PHRF and […]
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Consistency across full range of conditions lifts Newport Harbor Yacht Club to 2024 Morgan Cup
Newport, R.I. — There’s no official AP ranking for keelboat team racing, but if there were, it would be hard to argue against Newport Harbor Yacht Club, from Newport Beach, Calif., currently occupying the top spot. With a win at its Baldwin Cup in April and, earlier today, a win in the Morgan Cup held […]
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Dozens of boats to participate in Ida Lewis Distance Race on August 16
Forty-nine teams have registered thus far for the 2024 Ida Lewis Distance Race presented by Bluenose Yacht Sales, and they’ll be starting the revered 24-hour race south of Pell Bridge in Narragansett Bay’s East Passage on Friday, August 16 at 11 a.m. From nearby vantage points along the Jamestown and Newport shorelines, including Fort Adams and Castle Hill, spectators […]
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Storck family goes all-in for the 2024 Resolute Cup
Newport, R.I. — The Storm Trysail Club’s entry into the Resolute Cup has been the domain of the Storck family since 2016. Each of the four Storck siblings have sailed under the STC burgee in the regatta, and to good effect. The club has finished fourth, third and third, respectively, in the 2016, 2018 and 2022 […]
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Letter: What will it take to keep Newporters safe?
How many more citizens must lose their lives to vehicular accidents while crossing the street and cycling around our city for our elected officials to do something about it? Per a press release posted Tuesday morning by the Newport Police Department, on Monday night, an individual lost their life crossing a designated crosswalk on Broadway […]
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No stopping this old sea dog, ‘Hound’ prepares for Transatlantic Race 2025
Some boats wear ocean racing miles in the same visible manner as salty sailors. Other yachts, however, seem immune to the wear and tear of pushing hard for hundreds if not thousands of miles at a time. Dan Litchfield’s Hound is the latter. More than 50 years since the Aage Nielsen-designed 59-foot sloop was launched, she is […]
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Team from United Congregational Church returns after an impactful mission trip
A team from Middletown-based United Congregational Church has returned home after a successful mission trip. The twelve-member team, ranging in age from teens to senior citizens, spent a week learning, serving, and community building in Biloxi, Mississippi. Biloxi is located approximately ninety miles southeast of New Orleans, Louisiana. The UCC team partnered with Back Bay […]
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The Newport Show has raised more than $4 million for the Newport Historical Society and Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County
Over three days showcasing some of the most exquisite and one-of-a-kind art and antiques in the region, The Newport Show has now raised more than $4 million to benefit the Newport Historical Society and Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County. This year’s successful event was attended by over one thousand people. “Once again, the […]
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Obituary: Michael “Chops” Gray
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the death of Michael “Chops” Gray. Chops passed away on July 19, after a courageous life filled with many obstacles and a lot of love. Chops was raised on Aquidneck Island by a large, loving family and close friends. He attended The Cluny School […]
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Salve Regina launches Cliff Walk Ambassadors program with community collaboration and support
Salve Regina University has collaborated with the Newport Cliff Walk Commission to build a student “Cliff Walk Ambassadors” program, a year-round initiative that integrates academic and practical experience so students can both learn about and contribute to Newport’s cherished National Heritage Trail. One of Rhode Island’s most famous attractions, the Newport Cliff Walk draws 1.3 million visitors a year […]
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Should Mass. go big or small with upcoming offshore wind procurement?
by Bruce Mohl, CommonWealth BeaconJuly 22, 2024 THE BIG QUESTION heading into next month’s offshore wind procurement is whether Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island should go big or go small. Attorney General Andrea Campbell’s office early on in the procurement process urged going small. Her argument was that prices for offshore wind electricity are likely […]
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NUWC Division Newport’s 2023 Annual Overview highlights technical excellence, fleet support
By NUWC Division Newport Public Affairs The Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport workforce continues to maintain the highest level of service to the fleet, and those efforts are highlighted in the command’s 2023 Annual Overview now available here. Each year, the Strategic Planning Office and the Public Affairs Office collaborate to gather stories and photos […]
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Guest View – Rep. Lauren Carson: Summer on Almy Pond
Almy Pond in Newport is a low-lying area of the Rhode Island coast, with its rolling hills and salt marshes, and was a popular site with American artists in the mid 19th century. Their paintings typify wonderful images of Aquidneck Island. It’s summer and our Island ponds have changed. Aquidneck Island’s fresh-water ponds have suffered decades […]
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July Lectures Illuminate Renewal at The Frick,The Life and Work of Jules Allard
By The Preservation Society of Newport County The Frick Collection in New York City is a renowned museum undergoing its first major renewal in 90 years.On Thursday at 6 p.m. at Rosecliff, The Frick director, Ian Wardropper, will discuss the details of this significant story in the David W. Dangremond Lecture, “The Frick Renewed.” One of the […]
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USS Carney visits Newport, shares warfighting experiences
By Leisa Premdas, U.S. Naval War College The guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) visited Naval Station Newport, July 11-15, engaging with various training and education commands to share lessons learned from the crew’s September 2023 to May 2024 independent deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation. Part of a series […]
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Newport Energy & Environment Commission hosting a summer educational series on climate change and resilience
By Newport Energy and Environment Commission The Newport Energy & Environment Commission is hosting a summer educational series on climate change and resilience. Join us to learn what environmental impacts Newport county and Aquidneck Island are facing and how we can work to address them. There will be three opportunities this summer to hear from […]
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Aquidneck Island legislators bring e-bike safety support to the Big Blue Bike Barn
By Bike Newport A generous legislative grant will make it possible for Bike Newport to establish new educational programs for e-bike safety for Aquidneck Island’s schools and communities. Representatives Lauren Carson, Terri Cortvriend, Marvin Abney, and Alex Finkelman collectively provided the $8,000 grant that will support curriculum development, in-school e-bike education, and a variety of […]
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Sail Newport celebrates 40 years of the Newport Regatta this weekend, with 147 boats expected
By Sail Newport This weekend marks the 40th Anniversary of the Newport Regatta at Sail Newport, featuring 147 boats and ten one-design racing classes. The event has grown so successful over the years that sailors from an average of 17 U.S. states and several countries travel to Newport each year to compete. “Sailors are captivated by sailing […]
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Bermuda Short-Handed Return runs long on unique stories
By New York Yacht Club In a distance race, every boat writes a unique story. This is especially true of short-handed races. While the fleet for the Bermuda Short-Handed Return wasn’t large, especially when compared to the fleet that raced to the fabled Atlantic archipelago two weeks prior in North America’s oldest ocean race, the stories from […]