by Daniel J. Cormier | Senior Private, Newport Artillery Company In the early morning hours of July fourth, while most of us will still be sleeping, citizen-volunteers of the Artillery Company of Newport (ACN) will begin arriving to celebrate our nation’s founding. They will assemble at a stone and mortar building that is wedged between […]
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Obituary for Mary C (Smith) Barabe
via Memorial Funeral Home Mary Barabe, 80, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on June 27, 2019, at home. Mary was born in Providence, RI to the late James Smith and the late Margaret (Toolan) Smith. Mary was the wife of the late Thomas Alfred Barabe. Mary studied at Salve Regina University as a nun […]
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Representative Carson: Change in hotel tax will help local tourism districts
via RI General Assembly The state budget bill approved by the General Assembly today will shift more funding from the hotel tax toward the state’s regional tourism districts. Rep. Lauren H. Carson of Newport, who introduced similar legislation (2019-H 5950) earlier this session, said she is pleased that the budget bill provides more equitable distribution […]
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Obituary for Jose Silva Arruda
via Memorial Funeral Home Jose Arruda, age 83, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on June 24, 2019, in Providence. Jose was born on March 15, 1936, in St. Michael, Azores, Portugal to the late Francisco and the late Etelvina (Silva) Arruda. He was the husband of the late Maria (Mello) Arruda. Jose proudly served […]
Posted inArts & Culture, History, Things To Do
City of Newport invites public to take a Guided Tour of Newport’s Common Burying Ground this Summer
via City of Newport The history of one of Newport’s most notable public sites will come into focus this summer as members of the City’s Historic Cemetery Advisory Commission volunteer to provide guided tours of Newport’s Common Burying Ground. The tours, which kick off on Saturday June 29th, will take place through August departing at 10 […]
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Obituary for James Bruce Osborn
via Memorial Funeral Home James Bruce Osborn, 75, of Newport, Rhode Island, died peacefully at his home on June 24, 2019, after a long illness Jim was born April 21, 1944, in Norfolk, VA to Ralph Osborn and Mildred (Schauer) Osborn. When Jim was eleven years old, his dad, a Naval officer, was transferred to […]
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Newport Trophy Regatta for 12 Metres begins this weekend
Submitted by Barby MacGowan, Media Pro International As an important lead up to the 12 Metre World Championship in July, the Newport Trophy Regatta will take place off Newport, R.I. over the weekend of June 29-30. Hosted by Ida Lewis Yacht Club, the 12 Metre-only event provides one of the last formal opportunities for teams to fine-tune skills and […]
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Transatlantic Race 2019 Fleet could experience slow going across the pond
It would be nice to imagine that the 3,000-nautical-mile route for the west-to-east Transatlantic Race 2019 has changed little since pioneers from the New York Yacht Club braved the route from New York to Cowes via the Lizard back in 1866. By modern standards, their voyage was reckless, leaving in December on boats designed to be […]
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Senate OKs Senator Euer’s bill to give homebuyers annual energy estimate
via General Assembly Press Office The Senate has approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Dawn Euer to require real estate disclosures of home energy costs. The legislation is aimed at giving buyers an accurate estimate of the true costs of operating a home they are considering purchasing, and to help them consider the costs and savings […]
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The stage on Narragansett Bay is ready for the 17th Clagett Regatta
The stage is set for the 31 sailors who have traveled from across the US and Canada who will be racing at the 17th C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta. The two day coaching clinic, which precedes the regatta, has been conducted by the world class team of Betsy Alison, Dave Dellenbaugh, Dave Perry […]
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Ocean Drive, Kay-Catherine and North End Arteries being improved, roadway improvements slated to begin next week
via City of Newport A number of popular roads will be riding a bit smoother beginning next week. The City’s contractor, All States Asphalt, will be placing an asphalt rubber surface on the following roads in the Ocean Drive, Kay-Catherine, and North End neighborhoods beginning Wednesday, June 26th. Asphalt Rubber Surface Construction Streets:• Ocean Avenue: […]
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7th Edition of The Atlantic Cup will return in June 2020
Manuka Sports Event Management announced today the seventh edition of the Atlantic Cup. The longest offshore race in the Western Atlantic dedicated to the Class40 will start from Charleston, South Carolina on June 10, 2020 and culminate the weekend of June 20-21 in Portland, Maine. Defending 2018 champion Eärendil has confirmed their entry along with three other teams with […]
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Jamestown Arts Center Annual Summer Soirée returns on July 12th
The Jamestown Arts Center (JAC) has announced one of their summer’s most anticipated events, the Jamestown Arts Center Annual Summer Soirée, will take place on Friday, July 12th from 7 – 10 pm. This year, the 9th Annual Summer Soirée will present an exclusive viewing of PULPARAZZI: painting with paper, the JAC’s summer exhibition curated by […]
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Prominent authors from The Newport MFA present free public readings, ‘craft talks’
via Salve Regina University Four faculty authors in Salve Regina’s creative writing degree program, The Newport MFA, will present readings and “craft talks,” both of which are free and open to the public. Each author will host a public reading from his or her work, followed by a book signing. And, for the first time, […]
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Team and Sons Score a Family Win at 165th Annual New York Yacht Club Regatta
With the exception of maybe a little more sun and a little less rain, Robin Team has a hard time imagining a better Father’s Day. The J/122 skipper from Lexington, N.C., spent Sunday sailing with his two sons in testing conditions and putting the finishing touches on a near flawless weekend of racing at the 165th […]
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A Windy Lap of the Conanicut Island on Day 1 of the Annual Regatta Rewards Those Teams that Keep the Pedal Down
Boats designed to the Universal Rule weren’t built to be sailed tentatively, or by tentative sailors. The smaller classes, in particular, were narrow with minimal freeboard and required determined, fearless sailors to get the most out of the design, especially in extreme conditions. Day 1 of the 165th edition of North America’s oldest sailing event—the […]
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With Large Fleets in IRC and PHRF, the 165th Annual Regatta is a Hit With the Ratings (Divisions)
Rating rules have evolved significantly since nine yachts started—from anchor, with all sails except jibs set—a “Trial of Speed” on July 15, 1845, off Elysian Fields in Hoboken, N.J. But one tenet remains the same, the more boats competing under a single rule, the more likely boats are to find themselves enjoying close boat-on-boat competition. […]
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Newport Art Museum presents ‘Defiance!’ performance by Sylvia Ann Soares on the life of sculptor Nancy Elizabeth Prophet
via Newport Art Museum On Thursday, June 27, 2019, Newport Art Museum will present “Defiance!”: a dramatic performance on the life of sculptor Nancy Elizabeth Prophet by Sylvia Ann Soares. The performance will begin at 6:00 pm in the Newport Art Museum’s historic John N.A. Griswold House, located on the Museum campus at 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, and will […]
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Local students create artwork marking Newport Pell Bridge milestone
Written by Andrea McHugh, Senior Communications Manager at Discover Newport. Photo credit (all): Jen Carter More than 150 students at Pell Elementary School in Newport have created vibrant works of art depicting the Newport Pell Bridge in recognition of its 50th anniversary. The artwork was produced by students in kindergarten through third grade, each of whom […]
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Social Enterprise Greenhouse will host an Open House at Innovate Newport on June 27 and welcome Juan Carlos Payero as Newport Program Director
Social Enterprise Greenhouse will host an Open House at its Newport location at Innovate Newport (513 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840) on Thursday, June 27, 2019, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event features a program of guest speakers and will highlight the business development services Social Enterprise Greenhouse provides to entrepreneurs whose mission is to […]
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Newport Gulls surge past Ocean State Waves 12 – 7
By Stephen Hough – Team Publicist for Newport Gulls Newport (2-2) earned its second win of the season Tuesday night in a 12-7 victory over the Ocean State Waves (1-4). Newport jumped ahead early with Joey Bellinidoubling in his first plate appearance as a Gull, later coming around to score off a Brett Vosik double. The Gulls would […]
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All bows point to Newport for the 165th New York Yacht Club Annual Regatta
The return of the Swan American Regatta and the inaugural season of racing in the new Melges IC37 fleet are two of the many reasons why the 165th edition of the New York Yacht Club Annual Regatta is seeing a significant upswing in entries. With just shy of 150 entries, and a few days still […]
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Newport Art Museum’s 2019 Artists’ Ball to celebrate the singular vision of artists Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney and Howard Gardiner Cushing
By The Newport Art Museum On Friday, July 19, 2019 the Newport Art Museum will host its annual summer fundraiser, the Artists’ Ball, a tradition that dates back to 1927. One of the most highly anticipated and lively cultural events of Newport’s summer season, the Art Museum’s festive Artists’ Ball attracts cultural and civic leaders, artists, collectors, supporters, […]
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Newport Gulls down Bay Sox in extras, pick up first win of 2019 season
By Stephen Hough – Team Publicist Newport notched its first win of the 2019 season with a 3-1 extra inning victory over the New Bedford Bay Sox (0-3) on Saturday night. For the Gulls at the plate, the first run wasn’t scored on the day until the seventh inning when Jake Gustin singled home Colton […]
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Newport Gulls fall to Swampbats 7-5
By Stephen Hough – Team Publicist Newport dropped its second straight in the 7-5 loss to the Keene Swampbats (1-1) on Friday night. The Gulls drew first blood after Scott Holzwasser came around to score off a fielder’s choice off the bat of Hudson Haskin in the top half of the first inning. The lead wouldn’t last long though, […]