By New York Yacht Club The Melges IC37 class was designed to make it as easy as possible for new skippers and crew to get up to speed and compete on a high level. Of course, there’s no way to completely neutralize the advantage that can be earned with time in the boat. But the […]
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Letter To The Editor: It’s time for someone new in Ward 3
Every age group in Newport has its dedicated volunteers that help make our city a place of pride for residents and tourists. And every age resident deserves improvements in our community. The City Council needs members willing to work as a team. Our schools need to be a safe and stimulating place to learn, […]
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Island Moving Company announces performance dates ground-breaking new dance film, repertory series productions in Newport & Bristol
By Island Moving Co. Island Moving Company, (IMC) Newport’s classically trained, contemporary ballet company, announces performance dates for both its ground-breaking new dance film and repertory series productions In Newport & Bristol, RI. Both events comply with all CDC & RI Dept. of Health guidelines for outdoor events, including physically distanced seating & required use […]
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Letter: Justice Ginsburg’s presence at Touro Synagogue in 2004 reinforced the symbol of religious freedom on which Rhode Island was established
TO THE EDITOR: In 2004, Ruth Bader Ginsburg gave the keynote address at the annual George Washington Letter Reading Ceremony at Touro Synagogue, in Newport, Rhode Island. That year, we celebrated 350 years of Jewish Life in America. Justice Ginsburg was the sixth Jewish Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court. As Bernard Aidinoff, the chairman […]
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Letter To The Editor: The real Third Ward dinosaur
The letter below is a response to a Letter To The Editor that recently appeared in Newport This Week on Sept 17, 2020. To the Editor: Let’s get a few things straight about dinosaurs: Dinosaurs are progressive adaptable marvels of evolution. Smart, fast, and feathered, dinosaurs would have continued to dominate our earth if it hadn’t […]
Posted inObituaries
Obituary for Juan Jose Rodriguez Gonzalez
Reenv: San guayaba Palencia Guatemala 15 de Septiembre fecha inolvidable pues el señor Jesucrito llamó a su presencia a Juanito Rodriguez Quien fue un padre amoroso responsable y humilde con todos sus vecinos amigos y familiares dispueto hacer todo por su familia era lo primero para el ante todo trabajador le gustaba mucho el trabajo […]
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Obituary for Allan Whyte Manuel
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Allan Whyte Manuel, age 90, died Saturday, September 19 at John Clarke Nursing Center. Born December 5, 1929, to Abbie (Allen) and Elton Manuel. Surviving sister, Norma Foltz of Pocomoke City, Md. Allan was a lifetime resident of Newport and a Rogers High School graduate. Music and […]
Posted inArts & Culture, Things To Do
Common Fence Music to host ‘An Introduction to African Dance’
By Tom Perrotti, on behalf of Common Fence Music. This free community offering will run on Tuesday evenings in October from 6 to 7 pm, starting on October 6. The classes will be held privately via Zoom. See the Info/Register Button on the home page at www.commonfencemusic.org. Registration is limited. Send inquiries to Tom at commonfencemusic@yahoo.com. The […]
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MLK Center readies for annual Holiday Help programming, registration now open for those in need
By: The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center We’ve heard it said time and time again: 2020 has been one of the most difficult years in recent memory for so many in Newport County, given the Coronavirus pandemic and subsequent job losses. The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center (MLK Center) predicts that […]
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Letter To The Editor: Rep. Carson’s decisions will be based on facts and science
Over six years ago I wanted to meet Lauren Carson, the new candidate running in the 75 district for the General Assembly. I met her at a fundraiser where she was very approachable and attentive to my concern. Representative Carson proved an invaluable partner on a very important proposed change to the condo act that would […]
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Obituary for David J. “Dave” Bagnall
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. David J. “Dave” Bagnall, 67, of Newport, passed away on September 17, 2020, at the Philip Hulitar Center after a brief illness. He was born on December 20, 1952, in Mullingar, Ireland. David was a very popular Irish singer who will be sadly missed by his fellow […]
Posted inSports
Tennis Hall of Fame announces enhanced interactive fan voting experience
By: International Tennis Hall Of Fame The International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) today announced the return of its Fan Voting initiative, marking the third year that fans have been given the opportunity to vote for the incoming class of Hall of Famers. As one of just two sports halls of fame where fans’ votes […]
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Obituary for Thomas William Byrne
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas W. Byrne, 71, of Tiverton, Rhode Island. Tom died peacefully at home, with his family on Friday, September 11th, after a courageous battle with glioblastoma. He was the beloved husband and best friend of Edythe […]
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NUWC Division Newport technical project manager receives Superior Civilian Service Award
By NUWC Division Newport Public Affairs Peter Harrigan, technical project manager in the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport’s Undersea Warfare Combat Systems Department, recently received the Department of the Navy Superior Civilian Service Award for his outstanding contributions toward unmanned systems from January 2010 to May 2020. Vice Adm. William Galinis, commander, Naval Sea […]
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Obituary for Ann Bowditch Canole Twomey
This obituary originally appeared on O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home. Ann Bowditch (Canole) Twomey of Newport, Rhode Island passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 10, 2020 in her beloved city of Newport, RI. She was the beloved wife of the late John Michael (Jack) Twomey. She had a great love of animals and both of the […]
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Obituary for Alexandrina Ruth “Ruth” (Silvia) Ebbitt
This obituary originally appeared on O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home. Alexandrina Ruth “Ruth” (Silvia) Ebbitt, 96, a native Newporter, passed away peacefully at Village House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center from natural causes on Thursday, September 10, 2020. Family and friends all knew her as Ruth. She was born in Newport in the family home on Sharon Court […]
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Letter To The Editor: Daffodils for brighter days
Sadly, Covid-19 has impacted Daffodillion’s ability to fundraise this year. As a result, we will be unable to hold our free bulb give-away this October. However, to add to the over one million daffodils that bloom each spring and to continue our reputation as the self-proclaimed “Daffy Capital of New England,” Daffodillion was able to […]
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Obituary for Frances M Healy
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Frances M Healy, 76, of Portsmouth, RI died peacefully on September 11th. Frances was born and raised in Portsmouth to the late Thomas and Rita Costa. Frances was wife to the late Andrew J Healy Jr. Frances was a long-time employee in the business office at Salve […]
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PPAC Announces Live Stream “An Evening of New York Songs and Stories with Suzanne Vega” October 7th
Providence, RI -Grammy Award-winning artist Suzanne Vega releases her latest album An Evening of New York Songs and Stories (Amanuensis/Cooking Vinyl) today and is celebrating the release of her album with a livestreaming concert, held at the Blue Note Jazz Club in New York City, on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at 9P EST. Tickets are […]
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Obituary for Cosimo Ray Briganti
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. C. Ray Briganti, 91, of Middletown died on Monday September 7, 2020, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Catherine (Rabaiotti) Briganti. Born on August 15, 1929, in Cranston, RI, he was the son of the late Cosimo and Maria (Giarusso) […]
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Obituary for Kathleen G. Nelson
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. Kathleen (Kay) Nelson, age 83, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on August 27, 2020. Kay was born in Hartford, CT to Arnold and Kathleen Gleave. Kathleen married Carl Nelson of Newport, Rhode Island in 1959. Kay was a leader in the early childhood education community […]
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Obituary for Katherine L. Strack
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Katherine L. Strack, 87, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away at Newport Hospital on September 6th. Katherine was born in Newport, RI to the late Raymond Bryer and Catherine (Downes) Bryer. She was the wife of the late William L. Strack. Katherine is survived by her three […]
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Obituary for David Mayoh Lawton
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. David Mayoh Lawton of Portsmouth, RI and East Chop passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, September 5, 2020. He was loved and is greatly missed by his wife of 54 years, Judy (Hartley) Lawton, his family, and his many friends. Dave was born on January 24, 1936 […]
Posted inArts & Culture
Music Returns to Wang Theatre Stage as the Boch Center Announces “Ghost Light Series”
(Boston – September 8, 2020) The Boch Center is launching the Ghost Light Series, a live music program filmed onstage at the Wang Theatre. Set to air on New England’s Connection (NECN), the series will showcase critically acclaimed artists including Keb’ Mo’, Lori McKenna, The Mammals, Tom Rush, Noel Paul Stookey, Jonathan Edwards, and more. […]
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Obituary for Barbara J. Vickers
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. On 7 September 2020, Barbara J. (Schodorf) Vickers, 79, of Portsmouth, left her temporary quarters here on earth in order to enter her eternal home in God’s Kingdom of Heaven. She was the devoted wife of Col. John H. Vickers, USA (Ret) for 57 1/2 years. Born […]