It’s getting tense now as we reach the stage in the Volvo Ocean Race where every single point counts. The top three teams in the race are heading into the final two legs separated by just three points on the race leaderboard. After racing over 40,000 nautical miles, Charles Caudrelier’s Dongfeng Race Team, the new […]
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Posted inThings To Do
Newport Tour Guides & Greeters News #23: Because it’s June, here come our wonderful summer visitors!
So, let’s rejoice! As we alluded to last week, winter is finally behind us. School children are about to be released from the hallowed halls of education, and families from around the world are packing their suitcases, knapsacks, and duffel bags and heading for the coast, and Newport! June in Newport means the beginning of […]
Posted inEnvironment & Health
Newport Gulls hold off Schooners in home opener to capture 14-10 Win
Newport picked up its first win of the 2018 season in its home opener after a 14–10 victory over the Mystic Schooners (0—2), improving to 1-1 on the season. The Gulls were propelled by an 11-run second inning that featured eight consecutive hits including a two-run shot off the bat of Cole Austin. The Arizona […]
Posted inJobs
Saltzman’s Watches in Newport Is Now Hiring Part Time Sales Associates
Saltzman’s Watches Newport is looking for a part time, 30-35 hours per week, Watch professional. We offer a clean and safe working environment with static schedule. A good candidate will be personable, friendly, enjoy working with people and will be good with their hands for minor watch repairs. Stop into our store at 117 Swinburne […]
Posted inOpinion
Last Days to Sign Up for SNA 5K By the Bay!
The Newport Chapter of the Surface Navy Association invites you to join us for the 94th running of the SNA 5K By the Bay, a Newport Tradition. This semi-annual road race is held on scenic Naval Station Newport and is open to the public. The flat, fast course winds along Narragansett Bay with spectacular views […]
Posted inOpinion
Support Newport AOH Pipe and Drum’s Trip to Ireland for Dublin Parade
The Newport AOH Pipe and Drum marching band has been invited to participate in the centennial parade in Dublin, Ireland taking place March 26, 2016. The Parade to honor the remembrance of the Irish Easter uprising. The Band is comprised of 35 members with backgrounds such as, Policeman, Teachers, Coaches, Harbormasters, High School Age, Active […]
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Anchor Bend Glassworks Invites Public to See Fall Gallery Show, ‘Molten Harvest’
The following is a visitor submitted post. The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of What’sUpNewp, its contributors or of its advertisers Come see our Fall Gallery Show “Molten Harvest” through 11/22. Open Mon.-Fri., 10a.m.-5p.m.; Sat., 10a.m.-6p.m.; Sun. 11a.m.-5p.m. 16 Franklin St., Newport RI 02840 anchorbendglass.com
Posted inCity & Government, Opinion
Sea Side Sweets & T’s and Newport Police Department Will Host Safe Halloween Event
The following is a visitor submitted post. The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of What’sUpNewp, its contributors or of its advertisers. Sea Side Sweets & T’s along with Newport Police Dept will be hosting a SAFE Halloween event October 24th at Brick Market Place from […]
Posted inOpinion
Editorial: Repose to the Sept 24th edition of Newport this Week Ghost Editor, “Tone Down the Rhetoric Please”
The following is a visitor submitted editorial. The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of What’sUpNewp, its contributors or of its advertisers. Repose to the Sept 24th edition of Newport this Week Ghost Editor, “Tone Down the Rhetoric Please”. – 1) Below was our community’s response […]