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Obituary: Rita P. Petropoulos
This obituary originally appeared on O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home. Rita Petropoulos, 83, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away unexpectedly on January 19, 2021. Rita was born, November 5, 1937, in Newport, RI to Frank and Madeline (Garlock) Devol.She was married to the late Harold C. Petropoulos. Rita graduated from St. Augustin’s School and St. Catherine […]
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Obituary: Sharon L. Denomme
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Sharon Denomme, age 73, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on January 22, 2021 in St. Anne’s Hospital. She was the wife of the late Ronald J. Denomme. Sharon was born in Fall River, on April 1, 1947. She was the daughter of the late Norma G. (Vallencourt) […]
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Obituary: Jon Heon
This obituary originally appeared on O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home. Jon Heon, of Newport, RI passed away from complications of a stroke on January 26, 2021. He was 66 years old. Jon was born in Hartford, CT. and raised in South Florida. As a young man he sailed his catboat into Newport Harbor and found his […]
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Letter: Our students and our democracy require civics education
Rep. Gregg Amore (D-Dist. 65, East Providence) and Rep. Brian C. Newberry (R-Dist. 48, North Smithfield, Burrillville) Like most Americans we were shocked by the events of January 6, highlighting the delicate balance “keeping” our republic, as Benjamin Franklin forewarned. Yet as a history teacher and an officer of the court, having a deep appreciation […]
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Letter: Newport School Building Projects underway!
The new year has begun and there are exciting things happening within the Newport School System and the City of Newport! Thanks to the overwhelming support of Newport voters, the new Rogers High School and expansion to the Pell Elementary School projects are underway. The official School Building Committee (SBC), a requirement of the Rhode […]
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Obituary: Dan Harper
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Daniel Harper, born August 9, 1969 of Lakeland, FL and Newport, RI; youngest brother of Jeff Harper of Lakeland and Suzanne Harper Ebel of St. Louis, dearly beloved son of Aubry and Gloria Harper of Lakeland, wholehearted father of Anson Hayden-Harper of Newport, and fun loving cousin […]
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Representative Ruggiero: Elected officials should not get special treatment for vaccine
Rep. Deborah Ruggiero (D-Dist. 74, Jamestown, Middletown) believes that elected leaders should not be placed ahead of any other groups in receiving COVID-19 vaccinations. “As much as I look forward to receiving the vaccine, I personally do not want to be vaccinated ahead of seniors and other vulnerable people who are at a high risk […]
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Letter | Please support Senator DiPlama in his quest to occupy the position of Lt. Governor
Sen. “Lou” DiPalma, who is seeking the position of Lieutenant Governor is an engineer who looks at old problems with a new perspective. He does not accept the status quo, acts with integrity and openness, and listens to the concerns of his constituents. He has demonstrated leadership and understands the needs of both large and small businesses. […]
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Obituary: Mary Lou Quenga
This obituary originally appeared on O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home. Mary Lou Quenga, 64, of Newport, passed away on January 25, 2020, with her loving family by her side. She was born on June 1, 1954, in Wausau, WI. She is survived by her father, Joseph Richard Baich Sr., and was preceded in death by her […]
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Obituary: Carolyn J. Amoruso
This obituary originally appeared on O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home. Carolyn Joan (Jessey) Amoruso of Middletown, RI, formerly of Newport, RI, was reunited with her beloved husband Louis Amoruso Jr. on January 26, 2021 after a long illness accelerated by complications of COVID-19. Carol was born on July 12, 1933 in Newport, RI to the late […]
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AC75 PATRIOT back in action as Prada Cup semifinals near
News from New York Yacht Club American Magic, Challenger for the 36th America’s Cup New York Yacht Club American Magic, the U.S. Challenger for the 36th America’s Cup, on Wednesday re-launched its racing yacht, PATRIOT, for the first time since a damaging capsize and near-sinking suffered by the team during a Prada Cup Round Robins race on January 17. […]
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Newport Partnership for Families honors Child & Family’s Rob Archer for his Leadership Chairing the Chronic Early Absenteeism and Truancy Reduction Initiative
via Child & Family On Monday, January 25, 2021, the Newport Partnership for Families (NPFF), a collaborative of 20 plus community based and public agencies, honored Robert Archer, Child & Family’s Vice President of Operations, for his leadership chairing the Chronic Early Absenteeism and Truancy Reduction Initiative (CEATRI) for the past 7 years. Under Rob’s […]
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Obituary: Vasco Tito Camacho
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Vasco Tito Camacho, age 72 of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on January 22, 2021. Tito was born on Madeira Island, Portugal to his beloved mother Matilde Vasconcelos Camacho in 1948. It was in Madeira where he met his loving wife Maria (Paixao) Camacho. They met when […]
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Obituary: William “Bill” Aloysius Dunn
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Dunn, William Aloysius, 66, of Warwick RI, passed away January 21, 2021 at home. He was born in Stamford, CT on November 25, 1954, the son of the late William A. and Margaret (Crosson) Dunn. Bill is survived by his children Joseph H. and Elizabeth A. and […]
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Newport Bermuda Race-Prep Series begins with Bucket List Webinar in February
via Newport Bermuda Race Media If the legendary Bermuda Race is on your bucket list, a new series of free webinars by the Bermuda Race Organizing Committee, sponsored by Bermuda Tourism Authority and Goslings Rum, will whet your appetite and give you the tools to prepare for the race in 2022. Why is the race […]
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Rhode Island Foundation is offering college scholarships of up to $20,000 a year to promote Roger Williams’ core values
via Rhode Island Foundation High school seniors have until Feb. 12 to apply for college scholarships of up to $20,000 a year through the Carter Roger Williams Initiative at the Rhode Island Foundation. Conceived of and funded by philanthropists Letitia and the late John Carter, the program honors the principles of the state’s founding father. […]
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Obituary: Anna C. Rosa
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Anna C. Rosa, 95, of Middletown, RI, died on Saturday January 23, 2021 at the Grand Islander Nursing Home in Middletown. She was the wife of the late Antonio C. Rosa II. Born in Fayal, Azores, on April 15, 1925, she was the daughter of the late […]
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Obituary: Barbara Ann Dunn
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Barbara A. Dunn, 75, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on January 13, 2021. She was born Barbara Ann Wittstruck on October 12, 1945 in Newport, RI to her parents the late Homer Wittstruck and Gladys Smith. Barbara was the wife to the late Richard Dunn. Nana […]
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Obituary: Richard A. Camara
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Richard “Richie” Camara 65, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, departed this life on December 30, 2020. Richie was born March 7, 1955, in Providence, RI, to Lawrence and Gertrude (Morris) Camara. He graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1973 and went on to serve in the U.S. Air […]
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Obituary: John Manuel Paixao
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. John M. Paixao, 69, of Newport, RI, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on January 20, 2021. John was born on Madeira Island, Portugal, to his late parents Antonio Teixiera Paixao and Maria Belmira Goncalves Paixao. John was married to Ariete (Xavier) Paixao for […]
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Obituary: Barbara L. Tortolani
This obituary originally appeared on O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home. Barbara L. Tortolani, of Newport, RI died of an illness on Thursday evening, January 21, 2021. She was the wife of Joseph A. Tortolani. Born December 23, 1956 Barbara grew up in Barrington, RI. She was a daughter of the late Charles and Ethel (Engelhart) Gower. For […]
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Obituary: Donald L. Mosher
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Donald L Mosher Sr. 89, passed away peacefully at Newport Hospital after a brief battle. His body was tired but his spirit never failed. “MOE” was a native Newporter. He was born in Newport, Rhode Island to Erford L Mosher and Cornelia M (Hull) Mosher on September […]
Posted inArts & Culture
Gamm Theatre Announces Upcoming Classes and Workshops
PLAYWRIGHTS WORKSHOP Instructor: Dave Rabinow January 21 – March 11This course is designed to support writers in any stage of the writing process, whether you have a project in the works or are looking for inspiration! Each week, at least one student will have their work read by local actors followed by a discussion/workshop. This […]
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Prada Cup round robins conclude; repairs to PATRIOT progress
News from New York Yacht Club American Magic, Challenger for the 36th America’s Cup American Magic Skipper and Executive Director Terry Hutchinson provided updates on American Magic at tonight’s press conference, which marked the conclusion of the Round Robins phase of the Prada Cup, the Challenger Selection Series. The full press conference replay can be found above, with […]