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 […]
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Innovate Newport’s Industry Spotlight Series returns for its fourth event, focusing on the defense industry
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 […]
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Bike and stroll Newport’s famed Ocean Drive without cars on June 8
Gather family, friends, and neighbors for three hours of coastal fun – minus the cars. Elliot’s Ride for Everyone is for all ages, styles, mobilities, numbers of wheels, and number of legs – yes, leashed pets are welcome! Elliot’s Ride is presented by Bike Newport, and is sponsored by Newport Craft Brewing. The 3.5 miles […]
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Portsmouth Community playground is open
June 1st was a really good day for the children and families of Aquidneck Island. The entire community gathered on Turnpike Avenue to celebrate the Four Hearts Foundation as they opened their new inclusive and adaptive playground. Kateri Chappell Buerman, who has led the Four Hearts Foundation for two years , raising over $800,000 for […]
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Salve Regina University baseball team defeats the University of Wisconsin Whitewater in NCAA Division III College World Series
EASTLAKE, Ohio (Saturday, June 1, 2024) – Salve Regina University sophomore All-American pitcher Sean Mulligan (Verona, N.J.) completed a nine-inning masterpiece for the eighth shutout of the season for the Seahawks, 2-0, over the Warhawks of the University of Wisconsin Whitewater in the final game of day two at the 2024 NCAA Division III National Championships. The Seahawks (40-8) win […]
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Atlantic Cup teams set sail from Newport to Portland in the second stage of the race
June 1, 2024 – Newport R.I. – The second leg of the 2024 Atlantic Cup – Newport-Portland started at 12:00 ET today in sunny skies, with an 4-5 knot northerly in a flooding tide. The starting gun was fired just off Fort Adams State Park with a collection of onlookers on land and water. The French team La Manche Évidence Nautique won the start, with Vogue Avec Un Crohn and Nestenn Enterepreurs […]
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Salve Regina University baseball team defeats Birmingham Southern College in NCAA Division III College World Series
EASTLAKE, Ohio (Friday, May 31, 2024) – The Salve Regina University baseball team jumped out to a 7-0 advantage after five innings in its first-ever appearance in the NCAA Division III College World Series and held on for a 7-5 triumph over the sentimental favorite of the eight-team event, Birmingham Southern College, as the Panthers are competing on […]
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Op-Ed: There are no Winners or Losers in Town Budgeting
The 2025 Town of Middletown Budget Proposal was developed by the administration after months of consultation with each of the Town’s departments during which proposals were discussed and evaluated for levels of necessity. The result was a compilation of compromises. There are two major aspects in budgeting that everyone who manages their finances successfully should […]
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Senate passes Ujifusa bill to study statewide school transportation system
The Senate today approved a resolution sponsored by Sen. Linda Ujifusa to create a joint legislative commission to study the statewide school transportation system. “Many school districts are facing enormous costs for transporting students to schools across far-flung regions, and they have no control over the cost of the statewide transportation system, or the size […]
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The road to the ORC World Championship goes through three major Newport regattas
Newport, R.I. — With two weeks left until the first gun, the New York Yacht Club’s 170th Annual Regatta is nearing record numbers in terms of participation. The entry list currently stands at 139 boats, with 39 registered to compete under the ORC rating rule. There are a few reasons for the surge, with one […]
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Artists seek to advance tradition in Little Compton
Little Compton has a long history of art and craft making going back to the Sakonnet and Wampanoag people, Azorean scrimshanders and artists like Izannah Walker and Sydney Richmond Burleigh. Those creators gave voice to the natural resources and social climates of the seaside hamlet as it was back then. Today, the beauty and community […]
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Actress Denée Benton to headline event at Rosecliff
Tony Award-nominated actress Denée Benton, who co-stars as Peggy Scott in the acclaimed HBO historical drama “The Gilded Age,” will join the show’s co-executive producer and historical consultant, Dr. Erica Armstrong Dunbar, for a special evening of dinner and conversation at Rosecliff on Tuesday, July 9. During this special edition of The Preservation Society of […]
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Italian team Acrobatica wins first leg of Atlantic Cup
After a 704-nautical mile race from Charleston to Newport 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 07:46:16 a.m. EST in heavy fog. Their cumulative time of 67:46:16 (2 days, 19 hours, 46 minutes, 16 seconds) […]
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Op-Ed by Rep. Lauren Carson: Rhode Island needs plan for coming silver tsunami
This week, next year’s state budget is being hammered out by the House Finance Committee with the expectation of a vote very soon. I have been working hard this year to see that it contains funding to plan proactively for a seismic shift that we can clearly see coming: a rapid increase in the number […]
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Portsmouth Abbey hosts 94th Commencement
The clouds cleared and the sun shone brightly as faculty, staff and members of the Portsmouth Abbey Class of 2024 walked across the Holy Lawn at the onset of the school’s 94th Commencement on Sunday, May 26. The Right Reverend Michael G. Brunner O.S.B. offered the Invocation and Head of School Matt Walter delivered the […]
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Memorial Day ceremony honors NUWC Division Newport employees who made the ultimate sacrifice
By NUWC Division Newport Public Affairs NEWPORT, R.I. – Petty Officer 1st Class Larry W. Fletcher enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1967 before joining the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport, then known as the Naval Underwater Systems Center, in 1985 as a member of the Range Support Office. Three years later, on Jan. […]
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Special screening of “Arthur the King” to be held at The JPT for The Potter League for Animals
The Potter League for Animals is excited to announce a special event at The JPT Film + Event Center. On June 1st, 2024, the Potter League for Animals invites the public to an unforgettable evening featuring a screening of the film Arthur the King. This event is generously funded by Beau Tyler & The Sly Dog Co., […]
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No. 8 Seahawks advance to NCAA DIII College World Series with 14-12 win over No. 9 Sea Gulls
SALISBURY, Md. (Saturday, May 25, 2024) — No 8 Salve Regina University baseball advances to the NCAA DIII College World Series for the first time in program history after defeating the Salisbury University Sea Gulls 14-12 in game two of the best-of-three Super Regional. On Friday, May 24, the Seahawks beat the Sea Gulls 9-8 after gaining an […]
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Newport Pride Festival returning to the lawn of Great Friends Meeting House on June 29
Newport Pride today shared details for its annual free Pride Festival, a vibrant and inclusive celebration of the LGBTQ+ community that will take place on the lawn of the Great Friends Meeting House from 11 am to 6 pm on Saturday, June 29. According to Newport Pride, this year’s festival promises to be the biggest […]
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Newport’s Ocean Drive to close to cars, open to people biking and walking on June 8
Can you imagine Newport’s iconic “Ocean Drive” without cars? On Saturday morning, June 8th, that’s exactly what will happen as the road closes to cars and opens to people biking, rolling and strolling. It’s Bike Newport’s annual open road event “Elliot’s Ride for Everyone!” Gather your family, friends, and neighbors for three hours of coastal […]
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“Story in the Public Square” wins two Telly Awards
For the eighth time in seven years, the Pell Center at Salve Regina University has been honored with two Telly Awards for “Story in the Public Square.” In this, the 45th-Annual Telly Awards, the show won bronze in the History category for its episode with historian Jeffery Veidlinger on Inter-War Pogroms and bronze in the Entertainment category for its […]
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New York Yacht Club launches Performance Sailing Fund, awards initial six grants
The New York Yacht Club has added another facet to its diverse support of high-performance sailing with the unveiling of the Club’s Performance Sailing Fund, which has announced its first six grants. “We are so proud of the six Club members who will compete at the Paris 2024 Olympics,” says L. Jay Cross, Commodore of the […]
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Middletown Public Library awarded $2,000 grant by Rhode Island Genealogical Society for Yearbook Digitization Project
The Middletown Public Library is excited to announce that it has received a $2000 grant from the Rhode Island Genealogical Society to kickstart the digitization of the Middletown High School yearbook collection! This generous grant will enable the creation of a searchable database, making these treasured historical documents accessible to the public for the first […]
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Salve Regina grads urged to embrace the unexpected at 74th commencement
Today on the campus of Salve Regina University, Dr. Kelli J. Armstrong, president, conferred 530 bachelor’s degrees upon the Class of 2024. A separate ceremony was held Thursday, May 16 for recipients of graduate degrees — 271 master’s degrees, 19 doctoral degrees, and three Doctor of Nursing Practice degrees. In total, this year’s graduating class was the […]
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Op-Ed: Urgent action needed to support Rhode Island’s youth with mental health and behavioral needs
“We are not meeting our shared obligation to some of Rhode Island’s most vulnerable children,” we wrote in 2021, in an opinion piece intended to highlight the urgent need to improve our treatment programs for youth with behavioral health issues, and particularly girls. “This is an emergency. It is also an equity issue that needs to […]
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DESIGNxRI’s Fall Design Catalyst Program empowers Rhode Island creative businesses, accepting applications for Aquidneck Island residents
Exciting news for Rhode Island’s creative community as DESIGNxRI, the nonprofit economic development organization dedicated to fostering growth within Rhode Island’s design sector, is thrilled to announce the launch of its inaugural Fall Design Catalyst program at Innovate Newport. Designed to empower creative and design-based businesses, this innovative program offers a competitive, milestones-based grant opportunity, […]
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Mayor Xay proclaims May as “Mental Health Month” in the City of Newport
In a small but moving ceremony at the historic City Hall, Newport Mayor Xay Khamsyvoravong officially proclaimed May 2024 as “Mental Health Month” in the City of Newport. Those present at the reading of the proclamation were Dayna Gladstein, President & CEO, Newport Mental Health; David Boscia, Chief Clinical Officer, Newport Mental Health; Newport Fire Chief Harp Donnelly; and […]
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Letter To The Editor: What is a dress code
Nowhere in the proposed dress code policy does the word “pajamas” appear. Rogers High School’s Student Integrity Board and academic advisor have spent the past school year studying and modifying the NPS dress code policy. The goal was to move the policy from the negative — what they cannot wear — to the positive […]
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Letter To The Editor: New shouldn’t always be so scary for Newporters
News of the City Council’s selection of our next City Manager began circulating earlier this week with a flurry of speculation and accusations. Why weren’t more Newporters included on the search committee? Does this candidate have “municipal experience?” Why are we implementing a pay raise before this person starts? How did this process pan out […]
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Annual Restoration Celebration to be held at Greenvale Vineyards on May 11
Greenvale Vineyards will host their 26th Annual Restoration Celebration from 1 pm to 4 pm on Saturday, May 11. Scheduled within Historic Preservation Month, Greenvale started the event to celebrate the revitalization of the 1863 stable in 1999. “The stable turned Tasting Room is an exemplary example of adaptive reuse,” stated co-owner Nancy Parker […]
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Newport Robotics Team finishes 5th at World Championship
Aquidneck Island Robotics FRC Team 78 – AIR STRIKE finishes 5th in the world after winning their division at the FIRST World Championship held in Houston, TX, from April 17 to April 20. AIR STRIKE is a community-based team comprised of 26 students from 15 communities in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts. The FIRST Robotics […]
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Obituary: Patrick A. J. Keith
Patrick A.J. Keith, an aspiring film script writer, passed away peacefully at home in West Palm Beach on April 21, 2024. He was 31. Vibrant and outgoing, Patrick was a young man with grand ambitions to work in the movie industry. His sense of humor and affinity to make others laugh made him a quick friend to many. His […]
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Art in Full Bloom: Norman Bird Sanctuary celebrates 75th Anniversary with Paint Paradise: Plein Air Day and Benefit Show
Source: Norman Bird Sanctuary On Saturday, April 20, the Norman Bird Sanctuary welcomed over 40 artists for its inaugural Paint Paradise: Plein Air Day followed by a successful evening benefit show. The Plein Air Day event honored the artistic legacy of Aquidneck Island’s Paradise Valley and Norman Bird Sanctuary founder, Mabel Norman Cerio, who was an artist […]
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Op-Ed: How the Oversight Committee has improved the lives of Rhode Islanders
Eight years ago, I was named chairwoman of the House Oversight Committee. It was a position I accepted with much excitement and, to be honest, just a little bit of trepidation. Unlike other standing committees, whose job it is to vet and approve legislation, no bills come out of the Oversight Committee. Rather, it’s our […]
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Obituary: Marvel Whelan
Orange – Marvel Anne “Johnnie” Whelan, 90, beloved Navy wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully in the company of her children on April 10, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, US Navy Capt. Edward C. Whelan Jr. (Ret.). Born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, to Milton and Marvel Reynolds, Marvel Anne […]
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Burrillville man charged with possession of ghost gun, large capacity magazine after road rage incident
A Burrillville man is facing charges for allegedly being in possession of a ghost gun during a road rage incident earlier this year, the Michigan Attorney General’s Office announced. Michael Durvin, 57, is charged with one count of possession of a ghost gun, one count of possession of a large capacity magazine, and one count […]
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Op-Ed: Standing up for transparency
In recent months, Rhode Islanders have seen how critical it is to have ready and reliable access to public information. We’ve also been reminded of how frustrating and challenging it can be to get records that rightfully belong to the public. In our experience as committee chairpersons fulfilling the Legislature’s oversight role we have experienced […]
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Newport Flower Show returns to Rosecliff June 21 – 23; tickets go on sale on April 5
By The Preservation Society of Newport County Tickets for The Newport Flower Show, one of the most anticipated events of the Newport summer season, will be available to the public starting Friday, April 5. New England’s premier flower show is made possible by the ongoing support of longtime Presenting Sponsor Bartlett Tree Experts. Generous support […]
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Op-Ed: Ranked choice voting preserves democracy
When Rhode Island voters went to the polls earlier this week to participate in the presidential primary, they saw ballots with multiple options but only one choice. Of the seven candidates who gathered enough signatures to earn a spot on the presidential primary ballot, only two candidates remain viable — Joe Biden and Donald Trump. […]
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Get the Measure of W. E. B. Du Bois at Preservation Society Lecture on April 11
By Preservation Society of Newport County A series of lectures on the African-heritage experience during America’s Gilded Age will begin Thursday, April 11, at Rosecliff, one of the most iconic mansions of the period. Presented by The Preservation Society of Newport County and the Rhode Island Black Heritage Society, “The Measure of a Man: Double […]
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Rhode Island Presidential Preference Primary will take place on April 2
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State Elections Division are today issuing final reminders for eligible voters who wish to participate in the Presidential Preference Primary taking place tomorrow, April 2, 2024.
Early voting continues today through 4 p.m. Eligible voters can find their early voting location online at vote.ri.gov or by contacting their local board of canvassers.
All mail ballots must be received by the Board of Elections by 8 p.m. on April 2. Mail ballots can be returned in any secure elections drop box, at the Board of Elections, at your local board of canvassers’ office, or in-person at a polling place on Election Day.
Polling places will be open tomorrow from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., with the exception of New Shoreham, where polls will open at 12 p.m. Voters can find their Election Day polling place by looking up their voting record online here.
The RI Department of State does not report election results, but information about voter turnout is available on vote.ri.gov.
To learn more about elections in Rhode Island, register to vote, or check your registration status, visit vote.ri.gov.
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El Departamento de Estado de RI Emite los últimos Recordatorios para las Primarias de Preferencia Presidencial
PROVIDENCE, RI – El Secretario de Estado Gregg M. Amore y la División de Elecciones del Departamento de Estado de RI emiten hoy los últimos recordatorios para aquellos votantes que deseen participar en las primarias de preferencia presidencial que se realizarán mañana, 2 de abril del 2024.
La votación por adelantado continúa hasta las 4:00 p.m. del día de hoy. Los votantes eligibles para votar pueden encontrar su lugar para votación por adelantado en línea en vota.ri.gov o comunicándose con la junta local de elecciones.
Todas las papeletas de votación por correo deben ser recibidas por la Junta Estatal de Elecciones antes de las 8:00 p.m. del 2 de abril. Los votos por correo pueden devolverse en cualquiera de los buzones electorales seguros, en la Junta Estatal de Elecciones, en su junta local de elecciones o en persona en su local de votación el Día de las Elecciones.
Los lugares de votación estarán abiertos mañana de 7:00 a.m. hasta las 8:00 p.m., a excepción de New Shoreham, donde las urnas abrirán a las 12:00 p.m. Los votantes pueden encontrar su lugar de votación el Día de las Elecciones buscando su registro de votente en línea aquí.
El Departamento de Estado de RI no informa sobre los resultados de las elecciones, pero la información sobre la participación electoral está disponible en vota.ri.gov.
Para obtener más información sobre las elecciones en Rhode Island, inscribirse para votar o comprobar el estado de su registro, visite vota.ri.gov.
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Rhode Island FC falls 4-1 at Tampa Bay Rowdies in first loss of the season
By Rhode Island FC Rhode Island FC wrapped up its first road series of the USL Championship season with a 4-1 loss to Tampa Bay Rowdies Saturday night at Al Lang Stadium. The visitors took a 1-0 lead into halftime, but were unable to find any answers to the Tampa Bay offense in the second half. Despite […]
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Recap: This week at the Rhode Island General Assembly
By Rhode Island General Assembly Legislative Press Bureau. Here are the highlights from news and events that took place in the General Assembly this week. For more information on any of these items visit http://www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease Senate passes Lawson bill to expand parental, caregiving leave The Senate passed legislation (2024-S 2121) sponsored by Senate Majority WhipValarie […]
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Celebrate and explore Newport’s historic burial sites this April and May
Submitted by Lew Keen This April and May, Rhode Island will promote awareness of its historic burial sites. While events occur across the state, many can be enjoyed in the City of Newport. All events are free but may require registration, and they are listed below. The exhibit at the Newport Library provides a good […]
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Recap: This week at the Rhode Island General Assembly (March 18 – 22)
By the Rhode Island Legislative Press Bureau Here are the highlights from news and events that took place in the General Assembly this week. For more information on any of these items, visit http://www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease. Senate OKs bill requiring safe storage of firearmsThe Senate approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Pamela J. Lauria (D-Dist. 32,Barrington, Bristol, East […]
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U.S. Naval War College hosts Symposium at Naval Postgraduate School to address integrated deterrence on maritime statecraft
By Leisa Premdas, U.S. Naval War College Public Affairs NEWPORT, RI – U.S. Naval War College (NWC) hosted Strait of Denial: Exploring Alternatives for Maritime Statecraft towards China, a symposium focused on integrated deterrence and the United States-People’s Republic of China (U.S.-PRC) great power competition at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) in Monterey, CA, March […]
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Potter League to host ‘LoveBash for Animals’ on April 5
via Potter League for Animals The Potter League proudly presents its 50th annual in-person LoveBash for Animals event, an evening of compassion and camaraderie supporting our furry friends. Join us on Friday, April 5th, from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm at the elegant Wyndham Newport Hotel, located at 240 Aquidneck Avenue in Middletown, RI, for an […]
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Opinion: Action for Rhode Island’s forests
I am proud to chair the forest management commission and bring some of our rural issues to the Capitol Hill. In addition to advocating for comprehensive forest management policies, I am also championing significant investments through the Green Bond fund to further enhance environmental conservation efforts across Rhode Island. This includes allocating $16 million for […]
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Obituary: Michael “Mike” Marques
Michael “Mike” Marques, age 77, passed away in Naples, FL, on March 13th, 2024. Born on November 8, 1946, in Newport, RI, he was the son of Manuel and Agnes Marques. After graduating from Suffolk University with a Bachelors of Science in biology and chemistry, Michael enlisted in the United States Air Force, completing […]
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Newport Irish History lecture on March 20 will focus on ‘The Great Cutter Race of 1905’
By The Museum of Newport Irish History The Museum of Newport Irish History announces the fifth and final presentation of its 22nd Annual Lecture Series, to be presented at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20, at the Wyndham Newport Hotel, 240 Aquidneck Avenue, Middletown, and live-streamed via Zoom. The lecture is made possible by a […]
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Transatlantic Race 2025 to allow autopilots throughout the fleet
By New York Yacht Club It’s the middle of a foggy night in the North Atlantic. The breeze is fickle and there is nary a star or landsight by which to guide the yacht. It’s the sort of weather than drives helmspeople insane as they chase the compass this way and that, trying, often in […]
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Newport Contemporary Ballet to present ‘Shifting Light’
Newport Contemporary Ballet’s spring repertory performance, Shifting Light, includes a strikingly diverse program with work ranging from beautiful, neo-classical ballet to powerful contemporary dance. Shifting Light includes four world premiere works by choreographers Kristopher Estes-Brown, Caroline Dahm, Janice Rosario, and NCB’s Artistic Director, Danielle Genest. Shifting Light will also include continued participation in the national Arpino Centennial Celebration to […]