As a native Newporter, a non-homeowner but resident of the 3 rd Ward, an English Language Development (ESL) teacher at Rogers High School, and a long-time bartender at the Black Pearl, I highly recommend Paul Marshall for the position of our 3rd Ward City Council without reservation. I have been fortunate enough to have known […]
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Letter To The Editor: Keep Kate Leonard and keep the neighborhoods strong
For the Editor: Keeping Newport viable for residents and business has always been a challenge. It requires a vision through the history of the neighborhoods and the downtown areas, as well as a deep understanding of inter-related issues. These issues often contribute to a rush of decisions that crush the lifestyle of those who chose […]
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Letter To The Editor: Newport needs Kim Salerno on the Council in 2020
2020 has been a challenging year for all of us. COVID 19 has disrupted our daily lives and livelihoods, our children’s learning opportunities and for many – robbed us of our loved ones. Protests have signaled that many of our long-held beliefs are unfair and unjust. We are amid unprecedented need for change in both […]
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Obituary for Valentina Mottram
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. It is with great sadness that the family of Valentina “Tina” Mottram age 72, announces her passing on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family in Middletown, Rhode Island. Valentina was born in Manassas, […]
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Obituary Mary Theresa Botelho
Mary Botelho, 87, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on Sunday, September 27. Mary was born in Tiverton, RI to the late Manuel and Mary White. She was the wife of Manuel D. Botelho Jr. Mary is survived by her husband Manuel D. Botelho Jr, her daughters Karen Botelho and Sharon Botelho, her sister Catherine Rancourt […]
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Letter To The Editor: If elected, I hope to ensure that our City continues to grow in an inclusive and sustainable way for all residents
My wife, Charlotte, and I made Newport our home base a couple years ago and we recently welcomed our son, Forrest, into the world. My son is about 17-months-old now and, like many new parents, I am both extremely excited and absolutely terrified. Regardless of how finicky your children may be, you only wish to […]
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Letter To The Editor: Lauren Carson puts Newport first
Lauren Carson is up for reelection representing Newport in RI House District 75. She has been a favorite of mine since 2014, her first year in the Rhode Island Assembly. From the beginning Lauren “Put Newport First.” With the help of colleagues, she moved our city from its sleepy isolation in the south of the […]
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Letter To The Editor: It is devoted civic servants like Paul Marshall that Newport needs
My wife, Marie and l confidently recommend Paul Marshall for the position of 3rd Ward City Council. Through friends and respected community members, we were connected with Mr. Marshall this summer and were thrilled by his enthusiasm, commitment and knowledge of the City. As a resident of The Point, former CEO of Nasdaq Technology Company and a […]
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Obituary for Kimberly Sue Raposa
Kimberly Raposa, 61, of Portsmouth, RI passed away unexpectedly on September 21, 2020. Kimberly was born in East Liverpool, OH to the late James and Barbara Torrence. Kimberly was the oldest of three children, a household full of girls. She attended Hopewell High School where she was a member of the school band, graduating in […]
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Team, Culver take Rolex Timepieces for outstanding performances at Race Week at Newport
The toughest calls on the final day of Race Week at Newport presented by Rolex were left to the race committee. Fog and a disappearing breeze made getting racing in a distinct challenge. The Melges IC37 fleet started and finished a race in visibility that made seeing the competition a challenge, let alone the marks […]
Posted inArts & Culture
Newport Music Festival Live at the Chanler at Cliff Walk Oct. 12-14
Newport, R.I. — Nearly six months after making the difficult decision to cancel its summer festival for the first time in its 52-year history, the Newport Music Festival will present live concerts again October 12-14 at The Chanler at Cliff Walk. The concerts, featuring Charlie Albright (10/12), Neave Trio (10/13), and Boyd Meets Girl (10/14), […]
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Handel and Haydn Society Announces New Streaming Concerts Beginning Sept. 29
(Boston, MA – September 16, 2020) The Handel and Haydn Society announced it will offer five new streaming concerts throughout the fall featuring select H+H musicians performing works by Handel, Bach, Vivaldi, and more. The fall program has moved online following the July announcement of the closure of Symphony Hall through November. Each concert will […]
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West Coast teams take the early lead at Race Week at Newport presented by Rolex
By New York Yacht Club Southern California sailors are not used to extended breaks in their sailing schedule, the weather being conducive to getting out on the water pretty much year-round. Of course, 2020 hasn’t been a normal year anywhere. For David Team (Newport Beach, Calif.), the owner of the TP52 Vesper, and Bill Ruh (Del […]
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With only weeks to go until Election Day, Yacht Club “Soda Pop Poll” delivers an update
By David Dadekian, Eat Drink RI Yacht Club Bottling Works, The Official Soda and Water Company of Rhode Island, is releasing some preliminary results from this year’s Soda Pop Poll, and depending on your taste in candidates, the results may be shocking. You might cry, “FAKE NEWS!” but as of mid-September, Donald’s Big League Punch holds a commanding 52% lead over Joe’s […]
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Letter To The Editor: Jamie Bova has been an outstanding public servant for the people of Newport
To the Editor, I am writing this letter to express my support for Mayor Jamie Bova. I met her during her campaign in 2016 at King Park. In 2016 no one could see then the challenges she would face as Mayor in 2020. She has faced several major problems and shown great leadership. As a second-generation Engineer at […]
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Obituary for Sandra Hall
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Sandra Hall, 54, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with lung cancer on September 20, 2020. Sandy was born in Newport, RI to the late Benjamin and Sue Hall. She was the owner of Beach House Tanning. Sandy was always ready to lend […]
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Obituary for Shirley R. Sartori
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. A private memorial service for Shirley R. Sartori, who passed away on September 20, 2020, will be held at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Portsmouth, RI. Shirley was born on April 13, 1927, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to Mildred Goetz Rucker and Joseph Rucker. She met […]
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NUWC Division Newport oceanographers, biologists, engineers collaborate on mammal research
Story by Public Affairs Office, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport A Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport team of oceanographers, marine biologists and engineers is determined to collect new data on marine mammals in an effort to provide the U.S. Navy with more applicable test plan information when it comes to mammal exposure to […]
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Letter To The Editor: Kate Leonard proved herself to me and my neighbors
I am writing to share my personal experience with Kate Leonard. As a young ward 3 resident I am writing to support Kate Leonard for re-election. Kate proved herself to me and my neighbors when she helped shutdown one of the worst illegal short-term rentals in Newport, that started operating next-door to my house in […]
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11th Hour Racing Team adds three new crew members
By 11th Hour Racing Team Three new sailing crew have been signed by 11th Hour Racing Team, the U.S.-based offshore sailing team with a sight set on winning The Ocean Race 2022-23. In a socially distanced ‘Homecoming’ event at Fort Adams, the location of The Ocean Race’s only North American stopover, Great Britain’s Simon Fisher and Rob […]
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Boston Local Music Festival Moves Online This Weekend (Sept. 26-27)
The Boston Local Music Festival (BLMF) has announced its lineup as the festival moves online for its second year. The BLMF will feature nearly two dozen local artists performing an eclectic mix of music September 26 + 27 from noon to 10:00 PM. The entire festival will be streamed through the Boston Local Music Festival’s […]
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Letter To The Editor: Good people should not be thrown away
Dear Editors, I would like to write to you with the hope of sharing one of the most beautiful experiences of my life. I’ve been happily living in Newport since 1975. I am 73 years old and my wife, the love of my life! passed away a couple of years ago. After this happened were […]
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Letter To The Editor: Jamie Bova is the best thing that has happened to Newport City Council in the last ten years
Four years ago, I was introduced to Jamie Bova. “She wants to be elected to the City Council; you should meet her.” Jamie impressed me, as she was different from any people on the Council. I watched her first term and saw her occasionally “squashed” by some of her colleagues. Her second term has been […]
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Obituary for Rachel Perry Plymesser
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Rachel Perry Plymesser, 96, died on September 21, 2020 at the John Clarke Nursing Center, Middletown, RI. She was the wife of Arthur S. Plymesser of Middletown and the late George F. Perry Sr. Born on June 29, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Joaquim […]
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Obituary for Darlene M. Silvia
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Darlene M. Silvia, age 61, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on September 22, 2020. She was the wife of Paul A. Silvia. Darlene was born in Newport, RI to the late Manuel Alvanas and Joan (Frazier) Alvanas of Portsmouth. Darlene is survived by her husband of […]