If every town had a Paul LaMond, every town would be better. A tireless advocate for what he believed, LaMond was unceasing in his work to do right. Before his passing in September 2014, the work spearheaded by LaMond helped beautify Middletown and planted countless trees across the community. In Lamond’s honor, the Tree Commission […]
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Greenwich Odeum and Experiments in Theater announce Spring & Summer Youth Theater Programs
EAST GREENWICH, RI – The Greenwich Odeum in East Greenwich, RI is thrilled to announce its Spring and Summer theater programs for 2021! This year, Experiments in Theater and the Odeum will host its 6th Annual Summer Theater Camp as well as a Non-Musical Summer Theater Camp and Spring Youth Theater After School Classes. All […]
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Obituary | Joseph A. O’Hanley
Joseph A. O’Hanley 1939 – 2021 Joseph A. O’Hanley, 81, of Old Fort Road, Newport, RI died Wednesday March 3, 2021 at Village House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Newport. He was the husband of the late Anita S. (Leary) O’Hanley, and father of the late Joseph P. O’Hanley. Born in Newport, he was predeceased […]
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Obituary | Michael J. Sullivan
Michael J. Sullivan 1932 – 2021 Michael J. Sullivan, 89 of Newport, RI passed away on February 25, 2021 at RI Hospital. He was the husband of Patricia A. (Donovan) Sullivan of 68 years. Born in Newport, RI on January 7, 1932 he was the son of the late Michael F. and Carrie (Frederick) Sullivan. […]
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Trinity Rep to present “The Catastrophist”
Virologist Nathan Wolfe, named one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in the World for his work tracking viral pandemics, has hunted viruses from the jungles of Cameroon to the basement of the CDC. Hear his story – presented as cinematic digital theatre – as he tracks the threats that come from without and within. A […]
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Opinion: Rhode Island needs a dedicated source of funding for affordable housing
There is a housing crisis in Rhode Island. More than 35% of households in our state spend upwards of 30% of their income on housing, leaving too little money for food, clothing, transportation and other essential needs, and no money for savings for their children’s future. Among households that are renters, the number rises to […]
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Showcase Cinemas to present “Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry”
Showcase Cinemas is kicking off a limited-run screening of the Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry documentary this Friday, offering fans the opportunity to see the film on the big screen. Enjoy freshly popped popcorn, candy and soda and experience a larger-than-life screening of one of the most anticipated documentaries of the year. From […]
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Obituary | Audrey Hopf
January 03, 1931 – March 02, 2021 Audrey Rhoda (Linehan) Hopf, 90, of Newport, Rhode Island passed away on March 2nd, 2021, with her daughter Catherine at her side, at the Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. She was the wife of the late John T. Hopf. Audrey was born on January 3, 1931 […]
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Opinion: The City of Newport should take advantage of the Equitable Development Plan
I write to you today to provide some follow‐up to the recent workshop on Equitable Development presented by Smart Growth America, at which I provided introductory remarks. The workshop was open to the public and in attendance were members of the City Council, Planning Board, City Staff, and Newport residents. Towards the end of the […]
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Obituary: Marie E. Mazzulla
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Marie E. (McLaughlin) Mazzulla, 77, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away on February 23, 2021 in Charlton Memorial Hospital, Fall River, MA. She was the wife of Frank Mazzulla.Born in Darby, PA, she was the daughter of the late Edmond J. and Marie W. (Carey) McLaughlin.Marie loved […]
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Obituary: Trudy Dee Daileader
This obituary originally appeared on O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home. Trudy Dee (Frantz) Daileader, age 59 of Newport RI, passed away on February 25, 2021 at her home in Newport RI. She was the wife of Thomas Daileader. Trudy was born in Plattsburgh, N.Y. to Donald and Varissa Frantz on November 21, 1961. She went to high school in […]
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Opinion: Bridging the digital divide
As we approach the one year mark of the pandemic shut down here in Newport, I’ve been thinking about the many shifts and changes it’s brought, especially around digital reliance. Before the pandemic, I worked in the Florence Gray Center in the North End. My colleagues and I experienced poor cell reception and internet that […]
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Opinion – Councilor McCalla: Equitable development matters
Many cities and towns across the nation are turning to equitable development to create robust economies while protecting the needs of residents. We cannot afford to ignore one for the sake of the other. In recent decades, Newporters overcame tremendous hardships to create a vibrant, prosperous town and economy. While there is still much work […]
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Opinion: Applause for those who led the effort to put the Black Lives Matter logo at Rogers High School
I applaud the three young ladies at Rogers High School who led the effort to place a Black Lives Matter logo on the floor of the Rogers gym. I also thank the principal and faculty who supported and approved the logo, and for maintaining an environment that allows the students to have a voice. They […]
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Opinion: Waterfront charm on the chopping block
By Beth Cullen, Newport Do you value the scenic charm of Newport’s historic waterfront vistas? Do you take pride in the eclectic balance of architectural styles and organically blended streetscapes? Is our heritage worth protecting for future generations? Do you value safe drinking water and clean air? Do you want to do everything in your […]
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Op-Ed: Charter school expansion would leave most children behind
By Sandra Cano and Ana B. Quezada Providing access to a quality public education is a primary responsibility of policymakers and elected officials. All children are entitled to a quality education no matter their race, socioeconomic status, or zip code. The moratorium on charter school expansion recently approved by the Rhode Island Senate is neither […]
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Blackstone River Theatre presents Jake Blount, The Vox Hunters in Online Concert Feb 27th
On Feb. 27, at 7 p.m., Blackstone River Theatre will present Jake Blount and The Vox Hunters in a streaming concert. Ticket price is $15 and an additional $3.81 charge is added on by the streaming platform. As a bonus, with ticket purchase, viewers can watch again or later at any time during an included 72-hour rebroadcast. Tickets […]
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Secretary Gorbea: It’s time to start returning Special Election Mail Ballots
Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea is reminding Rhode Island voters who requested a mail ballot for the March 2 statewide special election that all ballots must be received by the Board of Elections or placed in a secure elections drop box by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 2. Ballots postmarked on or before March […]
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FirstWorks CARTOGRAPHY Spotlights Stories of Young Refugees Through Theater
Providence, RI – FirstWorks, a Rhode Island non-profit dedicated to building community through world-class arts, brings multimedia theater performance CARTOGRAPHY to local audiences through livestream and community and education events that highlight the journeys of young refugees. A theatrical work, CARTOGRAPHY explores the commonalities of migration through film, storytelling, sculpture, and mapping of refugees’ journeys. The theater […]
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PursueCare partners with Herren Project to increase access to low-barrier telehealth addiction treatment
SOURCE: PursueCare Middletown, Connecticut-based PursueCare, one of the leading telehealth addiction treatment services, and Portsmouth-based Herren Project, a national addiction nonprofit organization founded by former NBA player Chris Herren, today announced the forming of a partnership designed to enhance the accessibility of substance use disorder treatment services for their clients. People can also check out Cornerstonehealingcenter.com for […]
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Letter: Pell design-build team recommended by School Building Committee
The Pell School addition is moving forward! On Monday, Feb. 22nd, the School Building Committee (SBC) voted unanimously to recommend the team of Behan Brothers Construction and Studio JAED as the Pell School Design-Build team to the Newport School Committee. The School Committee vote will take place this Thursday Feb. 25th. There were many impressive […]
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Op-Ed: Vote yes for housing – Bond Question #3
The $65 million bond issue that is on the March 2 special election ballot will have an enormous impact on those who most need help to afford their homes, as well as the economy overall, including Newport County. How do we know? Because of the affect similar bond issues have had. The three housing bonds […]
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Op-Ed: Pandemic highlights, exacerbates need for Fair Pay Act
By: Rep. Susan R. Donovan (D-Dist. 69, Bristol, Portsmouth) and Kelly Nevins, Chief Executive Officer, Women’s Fund of Rhode Island March 24 is Equal Pay Day, symbolizing how far into the year women must work to earn what men earned in the previous year. This is based on all full-time working women compared to men in […]
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Obituary: Charles Perhamus
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Charles Perhamus, age 78, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away surrounded by his loving family on February 19, 2021. Charles “Harlow” was born in Rochester, NY to Charles and Catherine (MacLarty) Perhamus and grew up in Caledonia, NY. He graduated from Caledonia-Mumford Central High School in 1960 and […]
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Obituary: Edna Mary Wardwell
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Edna Mary Wardwell, 72, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on February 19, 2021 at home with her family by her side. Edna was born, July 23, 1948, in Newport, RI to the late Francis Ribera and the late Edna (Bidlack) Ribera.A lifelong resident of Aquidneck Island, Edna […]