This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Timothy J. Mills of Newport, died unexpectedly at home on Thursday, December 10, 2020. He was 58. He was born on September 28, 1962 in New London, CT to Anne (Sullivan) Mills and the late Stuart K Mills, Jr. The family returned to Newport shortly after his […]
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Obituary | Edwin Donald Booth
This obituary originally appeared on O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home. Edwin Donald Booth passed away on December 11, 2020, in Newport Hospital, where he began life on August 9th, 1946. He leaves behind his wife Margaret Hayes, sister Janet Booth and sons Donald and Peter Booth, all of Newport. The son of Frank Booth and Helen […]
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Obituary | Charlotte Tillinghast Macrae Carroll
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. Charlotte Tillinghast Macrae Carroll, age 99, of Middletown, RI, formerly of Longwood, FL, died on December 12, 2020 at the John Clarke Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Capt. Charles H. Carroll, USN. Charlotte was born in Providence, RI to F. Arthur Macrae […]
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Letter | Rep. Deborah Ruggiero: Rental assistance is here
By Rep. Deborah Ruggiero If “2020” was a movie, I would not recommend it! Avoid it. Fast forward. It’s been harder for some to watch and experience than others. We are all tired of this pandemic, but for many working families in our community it’s been a stressful, financial hardship. Many can’t make rent payments […]
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City of Newport mourning loss of Tim Mills, long-time harbormaster
By Tom Shevlin, Communications Officer for City of Newport The City of Newport is mourning the loss of its long-time Habormaster, Timothy J. Mills, who passed away suddenly on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020. Tim grew up on the water and began his career with the City as a seasonal Harbormaster’s Assistant from June 1995 through […]
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Letter | As we enter the new year, we should vow to be smarter and more inclusive in our approach to beating the COVID-19 pandemic
By Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung, State Representative Elect District 15 While medical professionals stare down round two of our COVID nightmare, the arrival of a vaccine in Rhode Island is like the bright star on top of our trees this holiday season. Indeed it is a beacon of hope for so many whose loved ones have been […]
Posted inArts & Culture
Boch Center Presents Jim Brickman’s Holiday Celebration “Comfort & Joy at Home LIVE!”
(Boston, MA – December 8, 2020) Grammy nominated songwriter and piano sensation Jim Brickman is bringing his one-of-a-kind holiday celebration “Comfort & Joy” to thousands of homes across the nation. “Comfort & Joy at Home LIVE!” will blend holiday classics with Brickman’s own hit songs such as, “The Gift,” “Sending You A Little Christmas,” “Angel […]
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Obituary | Jean Callahan Coyne
This obituary originally appeared on O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home. Jean Callahan Coyne passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on December 8, 2020. Born at home in Newport on March 30, 1927 to William and Kathleen (Fitzpatrick) Callahan, Jean was a sister to the late Marie Sullivan and Helen Anne Burns and niece […]
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Obituary | Brian James Smith
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Brian Smith, age 76, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 7, 2020. Brian was born in Worcester, MA to Bernard and Vivian Smith, and grew up in Shrewsbury. Brian married Leslie (Goguen) Smith of New Bedford, MA on August 29, 1969 […]
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Obituary | Moratorium on all new gas customers is needed
By Nancy Grieb, Portsmouth, RI The National Grid proposed option for siting a new LNG facility continues the inequity in the treatment of the west side of Aquidneck Island in Portsmouth The west side has 8 planned or installed solar farms; the east side has zero. The west side has 2 giant wind turbines; […]
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Governor Raimondo announces Judicial nominations
By Governor Raimondo’s Office Governor Gina M. Raimondo today announced her nominees for judicial vacancies on the Rhode Island Supreme Court, Superior Court, Family Court, and Workers’ Compensation Court. The appointees’ names have been submitted to the Rhode Island State Senate–and House of Representatives, in the case of the Supreme Court nominees–for advice and consent.“I […]
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Letter | I believe we need to re-examine how Newport is handling this pandemic
By Bonnie Watson Kniskern, Newport letter to the Newport City Council December 8, 2020 I’d like to thank all Newport City Council members for their service. It’s easy for a resident complain about work they have never done themselves. You are volunteers, you care about your constituents, and you care about the quality of life […]
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Letter | Rep. Deborah Ruggiero: Help your small business now
By Rep. Deborah Ruggiero – Jamestown/Middletown This is important information if you or someone you know owns a small business. Our small business owners are coming into the most difficult months that we’ve yet to see during this pandemic – December, January and February. That’s why the Rhode Island Society of CPAs has partnered with […]
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Obituary | Emile Joseph Ferrara Jr.
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Emile Joseph Ferrara Jr., age 77, passed away on December 5, 2020 at the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center from COVID-related complications. A lifelong Bristolian, Emile was a prolific artist, outdoorsman, gourmet cook and inspirational teacher to multiple generations of art students. But first and foremost, he was […]
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New Middletown Town Council, School Committee sworn-in
By Matt Sheley, Town of Middletown The new Middletown Town Council and School Committee are official. On Monday night, the two groups were sworn into office during an online inauguration through an internet-based video call due to restrictions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Robert J. Sylvia was selected again as council president, with Paul […]
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Governor Raimondo directs flags to fly at half-staff in recognition of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
via Governor Gina Raimondo’s office In accordance with a presidential proclamation, Governor Gina M. Raimondo is directing United States and Rhode Island flags at all state agencies and buildings to be flown at half-staff today, December 7, 2020, in recognition of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. “Seventy-nine years ago, 2,400 Americans lost their lives in […]
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Newport Historical Society to host a virtual lecture with John Tschirch, Author and Architectural Historian
For the next several days Rhode Islanders are being encouraged to stay home during “the pause.” Need an escape? Join the Newport Historical Society for a virtual, illustrated lecture with author John Tschirch in celebration of the publication of ‘Newport: The Artful City’ on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at 6pm on Zoom. Tickets are $5 […]
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Obituary | Arthur Norrie Wake III
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Arthur Norrie Wake III passed away after a brief, non-COVID-related illness, on Tuesday, December 1, at the age of 77 years. Norrie will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 56 years, Nancy, and his daughters Conley Zani and Lesley Webster. He will be missed by his […]
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Obituary | Marilyn Morrissey Hayes
This obituary originally appeared on O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home. Marilyn Morrissey Hayes, age, 100, died on December 6, 2020 at the St. Clare Home in Newport, RI. She was the daughter of the late Frederick Morrissey and Elizabeth Tilley Peckham Morrissey. She was the wife of the late Patrick O’N. Hayes to whom she was […]
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Fort Adams Trust continues its restoration efforts with a grant from The Champlin Foundation
By Sandy Kristiansson, Board Member for Fort Adams Trust The Fort Adams Trust has been awarded a grant of $150,000 from The Champlin Foundation to assist the Trust in the restoration of Fort Adams’ Southeast Demi-Bastion. Following Fort Adams decommissioning in the early 1950’s, the Southeast Demi- bastion has been ravaged by weather and vandalism, resulting in several […]
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“Small Moves, Big Picture” Motion State Arts coming to WaterFire Arts Center Outdoors Dec. 13
A tiny stage. A giant screen. Nine live dances. A bunch of dance films. You cozy in your car—it’s a drive-in! Small Moves, Big Picture, is coming to WaterFire Arts Center’s “Theatre Under the Stars” on December 13 at 6:00 PM. This special event will feature nine dance performances on a mini stage and five dance […]
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Obituary | Justine M. Wesner
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Justine M. Wesner, 77, of Portsmouth, RI passed away on Tuesday, December 1st.Justine was born in New York, NY to Edmund Iwaszczuk and Helen (Polkosnik) Iwaszczuk. She grew up in New York City and New Jersey and worked as a young woman at the Picatinny Arsenal. Upon […]
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CCRI Players aim to enhance listening experience with an adaptation of Pultizer Prize-winning The Shadow Box
Story by Community College of Rhode Island (Press Rlease) Touching upon a topic that has become increasingly more relevant during the pandemic, the Community College of Rhode Island Players continue their 2020-21 season this week with a unique adaptation of Michael Cristofer’s The Shadow Box, a play that details the struggles of three separate families dealing […]
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Obituary |Gregorio Barandiaran
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. It is with great sadness that the family of Gregorio Barandiaran announces his passing after a brief illness, on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at the age of 96. Gregorio will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 62 years, Vicenta, and his three sons and their wives; […]
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Obituary | Evelyn M. Barrett
This obituary originally appeared on O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home. Evelyn M. Barrett, 90, of Newport, RI passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Village House Nursing Center in Newport. She was the wife of the late William E. Barrett. Born July 4, 1930 in Newport, she was a daughter of the late Alexander J. Shea […]