Following its first three sessions’ resounding success, Innovate Newport announced today that its Industry Spotlight Series is back for its fourth installment. More details from Innovate Newport below; Join us on July 25th, from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM at Innovate Newport for an enlightening Industry Spotlight event focused on the Defense Industry. The event will […]
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Newport in Bloom’s Annual Garden and Container Display Competition returns for its 42nd year
By Newport In Bloom Newport in Bloom is delighted to announce the highly anticipated 42nd Annual Garden and Container Competition, celebrating the passion and dedication of individuals who cultivate stunning flower gardens and containers throughout the City of Newport. The competition invites residents, businesses and civic focused organizations to participate, embracing the spirit of community engagement. […]
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“Voice of Sailing” Jobson to preview America’s prospects in Olympic Games and America’s Cup
By The Sailing Museum With the Olympics later this month and the quest to regain the America’s Cup starting in late August, the Sailing Museum and the National Sailing Hall of Fame invites Hall of Fame sailor and Emmy Award-winning television commentator Gary Jobson to break down the much-anticipated competitions at the museum on July […]
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The Pocasset Tribe of the Wampanoag Nation to host ‘Meet the Pocassets’ program at the Tiverton Public Library
The people of the Pocasset Tribe of the Wampanoag Nation will host a “Meet the Pocassets” program at the Tiverton Public Library on July 13, 2024, from 11 am – 2 pm. More details from Tiverton Public Library; The program will include Native American crafts and storytelling and is presented by Tribal Historian Ellie Page, […]
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61st Wickford Art Festival set for July 13 – 14
The Wickford Art Festival returns to Wilson Park for its 61st annual celebration. This year’s festival promises an immersive experience of art, culture, entertainment, and family-friendly activities. This annual event supports the Wickford Art Association’s mission dedicated to promoting the arts in the community – specifically through its scholarship program that awards Rhode Island high […]
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Swett sails away from competition at Women’s Championship
Traditionally when the boats are close together on the racecourse and at the finish, that’s mirrored in the overall standings. But that wasn’t the case in the 2024 Women’s Championship. While the New York Yacht Club team, skippered by Hannah Swett, won seven of the 13 races in the regatta and won the regatta by […]
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Newport Bermuda Race: Carina sails to victory and history books; Summer Storm takes Gibbs Hill
By Newport Bermuda Race The St. David’s Lighthouse Division of the 53rd Newport Bermuda Race has been won by Carina. Finishing with a corrected time of two days and 16 hours and 12 minutes, Carina sailed past the division’s namesake landmark just after 3:00 AM on Tuesday, securing its place in the history books as the most-winning yacht in the […]
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Letter To The Editor: Let’s keep our eye on the prize, let’s finish Rogers
Newporters have been hearing about dirt for over a year due to concerns about the “Dirt Pile” at the Rogers High School construction site. The Dirt Pile has been discussed in many City Council, School Committee and School Building Committee meetings. There have been claims and inexpert opinions about the hazardous nature of the pile […]
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Rhode Island FC takes down league-leading Louisville City FC 5-2
Rhode Island FC made club history with a commanding 5-2 win against Louisville City FC on Saturday, becoming the first club to beat LouCity at home this season and the first opposing club ever to score five goals at Lynn Family Stadium. A trio of first-time goalscorers, a highlight-reel strike from Clay Holstad and a career-high eight […]
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53rd Newport Bermuda Race under way: How to follow along
Source: Newport Bermuda Race This afternoon, 162 boats set sail from Newport, racing towards the Gulf Stream and kicking off the 53rd Newport Bermuda Race. They were joined by 4,000 race fans along the shoreline, spectating the first time off Fort Adams. The first night is expected to be slow as storms affecting southern New England […]
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Maria Gregory appointed as director for NUWC Division Newport’s Small Business Programs
Story by Public Affairs Office , Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport NEWPORT, R.I. — Maria Gregory, a procurement analyst in the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport’s Contracts Department, has been named the director of Small Business Programs. Gregory, a resident of Dartmouth, Massachusetts, will begin her new role on June 30. She succeeds Sarah […]
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Johanna McKenzie to be honored with Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County’s ‘Dominique Award’
The Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County (“ACA”) has selected landscape artist Johanna McKenzie as the recipient of the 2024 Dominique Award. The award has been given annually since 2010 to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the local cultural community. “Johanna McKenzie has had a lifelong commitment to making art […]
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Op-Ed: Foster Youth are finally getting the support they need!
We want to thank Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi, Governor Dan McKee and Rhode Island College President Dr. Jack Warner for listening to the voices that are sadly too often not heard. These voices are that of our foster youth who are about to “age out” of state care and enter the real world without having […]
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Vesper hangs tough to claim overall ORC Win in 170th Annual Regatta
By New York Yacht Club Newport, R.I. — On a light-air, four-race day, the final standings in a top-flight competitive fleet are as likely to come down to the mistakes you avoid as the things you do right. That was the case in ORC B at the 170th Annual Regatta. David Team’s Vesper squad fought all day […]
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U.S. Naval War College celebrates June 2024 graduation
By Leisa Premdas, U.S. Naval War College Public Affairs Newport, R.I. – The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) celebrated its in-residence summer graduation onboard Naval Station Newport, June 14. Graduates consisted of 332 students from in-resident senior-level leadership and intermediate-level leadership courses including 93 international students. Also included were 462 students having completed coursework through […]
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Letter To The Editor: Middletown’s vision for a more affordable future—where only those of us who had the foresight to buy early benefit—is truly inspiring
Dear Middletown Town Council, Thank you so much for the tax break you are proposing. As one of the fortunate few Middletown residents who had the foresight (or was it just sheer dumb luck?) to purchase our homes years ago when real estate prices were reasonable and mortgage rates were at historic lows, I must […]
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“Gillispalooza” to celebrate the life of Jim Gillis
Friends, family and former colleagues of award-winning journalist Jim Gillis, as well as fans of his popular weekly column “Spare Change,” will gather Saturday, June 15, at King Park on Wellington Avenue to celebrate his life through the music of many of the local performers he interviewed and profiled during his career at The Newport […]
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Letter To The Editor: Demand to make the Middletown Town Center affordable
Dear Middletown, Many of you may not be aware that the Town Administrator and Town Council are currently negotiating the future of the Middletown Town Center on West Main Road behind closed doors, with a private developer. Not in public, but behind closed doors. At a recent Town Affordable Housing Committee meeting on June 6, […]
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Rhode Island FC falls 2-0 to Detroit City FC
Rhode Island FC suffered its fourth loss of the season on Saturday when it fell 2-0 to Detroit City FC at Beirne Stadium. Despite a number of chances to level the score after conceding the opener in the 36th minute, a second-half strike ultimately sealed RIFC’s fate as the Ocean State club dropped its second match of […]
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Here’s the biggest challenge facing Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard law enforcement
by Robert Ogden and Jody Kasper, CommonWealth Beacon June 2, 2024 IN THE COMING WEEKS, thousands of people from around the world will come to our islands, filling our streets, bars, restaurants, shops, and beaches – and putting enormous stress on our first responders. But the biggest challenge facing our departments – the Dukes County […]
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Acrobatica crowned 2024 Atlantic Cup Champions
The Italian team #204 Acrobatica sailed by Alberto Riva and Jean Marre completed their dominate two-week run, becoming the 2024 Atlantic Cup Champions. Their first place finish in the Coastal Series yesterday guaranteed them victory for the overall Atlantic Cup. However, the points standings for the rest of the podium was far from decided going into […]
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Discover Newport: What’s new this summer from The Classic Coast of Newport, Rhode Island
Discover Newport announces new and seasonal happenings for the summer inviting both visitors and locals to revel in “America’s Summer Playground,” with exciting hotel renovations including the Newport Harbor Island Resort, the new home of Save The Bay’s Hamilton Family Aquarium, art galleries, culinary jaunts and more. “Summer brings about unparalleled beauty and excitement to our […]
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Op-Ed: Let Rhode Island pharmacists close the primary care gap
New England is being crippled by a shortage of primary care providers. More than one in ten Rhode Islanders do not have a doctor at all. In the nation’s smallest and second most densely populated state, there are twelve Medically Underserved Areas and four primary care Health Care Provider Shortage Areas. Even if they find a clinic that is accepting patients, […]
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NCAA DIII CWS: Salve Regina’s greatest season comes to a close
EASTLAKE, Ohio (Monday, June 3, 2024) – Salve Regina University.baseball stood tied 2-2 with University of Wisconsin Whitewater into the eighth inning before the Warhawks scored three late runs to clinch the ticket to the championship series, 5-2, and end the Seahawks’ season in the national semifinals. Wisconsin Whitewater (44-10) advances to the best-of-three championship round against […]
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Italian team Acrobatica continues strong performance winning Leg 2 of the Atlantic Cup
After a 360-nautical mile race from Newport to Portland it was mere minutes separating first and second place. The Italian/French duo of Alberto Riva and Jean Mare on Acrobatica captured line honors when they crossed the finish line at 08:56:52 a.m. EST. The Italian duo also won the first leg from Charleston to Newport cementing their place […]