Source: Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) PROVIDENCE – The Department of Environmental Management is announcing that it will be flying purple flags at state beaches warning swimmers of the presence of the Portuguese Man o’ War, a dangerous sea creature with long tentacles and a painful sting. DEM beach managers closed Scarborough State […]
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Obituary for John Anthony Lyons
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. John A. (Jack) Lyons, Jr, age 77, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2020 in his home in Rixeyville, VA, after a seven year battle with cancer caused by exposure to Agent Orange. Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late John A. […]
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Obituary for Barbara Alves
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Barbara Alves, affectionately known as Nana, 78, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away unexpectedly on September 4, 2020, at Rhode Island Hospital, surrounded by her loving children. Barbara was born January 1, 1942, in Providence, RI to Robert and Virginia Doeg. She is preceded in death by her […]
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Perfect wind conditions welcome 78 competitors for the 93rd Annual Conanicut Yacht Club Around the Island Race
Text by Kate Wilson Somers, Photo by Cate Brown. Normally, Labor Day Weekend’s Conanicut Yacht Club Around the Island Race is the culmination of an entire sailing season. Yet, for many sailors who participated on Sunday’s 18-mile lap of Jamestown, it was their first regatta of the year as many races were canceled this summer […]
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Op-Ed: Our children, teachers, parents, and taxpayers deserve a new Rogers High School
As someone who attended Newport Public Schools from kindergarten through ninth grade, I consider myself one of the few Newport City Council candidates who can give a personal perspective of our schools. I feel I must share some of my own personal experiences as a student. School didn’t always come easy to me, but I […]
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Op-Ed: For the Love of Newport, Vote on Tuesday!
There is a lot of chatter about national politics, but nothing impacts your quality of life more than local policies. Tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept. 8, Newport City Council will have a primary election to decide which candidates will be on the November ballot. Why vote? Do it for your children. Do it for your neighborhood. Do […]
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Obituary for Richard “Rick” Lawrence Pierce
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Richard “Rick” Lawrence Pierce, 66, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away unexpectedly on September 6, 2020, at the Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River. Rick was born on March 4, 1954, in Fall River, MA, to the late John T. Pierce, Sr. and the late Mary (Mayes) Pierce. […]
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Obituary for John Gerald Kavanagh
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. John Gerald Kavanagh passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 28th, 2020 at the Forest Farm Nursing Center in Middletown, Rhode Island. John, or Gerry to his friends, was a proud Navy brat and third generation Newporter; the son of LCDR (ret) John Edmund Kavanagh and […]
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Newport Mental Health: Newport County’s suicide rate in red zone; agency leaders band together
By Newport Mental Health With the COVID-19 pandemic lasting longer than expected and unemployment rates continuing to rise, agency leaders are looking to stem what could be yet another grim trend: increases in suicide. Data from the National Institute of Health shows that suicide rates rise alongside jumps in unemployment. Unemployment during the pandemic was […]
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Obituary for Ann S. Kroll
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Ann Kroll, 97, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in Middletown, RI. She was the wife of the late Jay Kroll and is survived by her daughter Judy Clark (Craig) and her son Gary Kroll (Betsy) and her grandchildren Jay Clark, Jordan Jurgens, Heidi Kroll, and […]
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Obituary for Judith Brooks Wiley
This obituary originally appeared on O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home. Judith Brooks Wiley, 90, passed away peacefully September 2, 2020, surrounded by family. She was the wife of the late Nathaniel C. Wiley Jr. and is survived by her three children, Brooke Wiley of Carlisle, PA; Tad Wiley of New York City, NY, and Stewart J. Wiley […]
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Patriot, American Magic’s second AC75, lands in Auckland
By Will Ricketson, Communications Director for New York Yacht Club American Magic Auckland, New Zealand – New York Yacht Club American Magic, a Challenger for the 36th America’s Cup, took delivery of its second AC75 racing yacht at its Auckland base on Friday, September 4th, 2020. The yacht is named PATRIOT, and will succeed the team’s current […]
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Rhode Island Foundation offering $25,000 grants to local songwriters
Source: The Rhode Island Foundation PROVIDENCE, RI — Rhode Island composers who dream of having the resources to push their craft to the next level have until Sept. 14 to apply for $25,000 fellowships from the Rhode Island Foundation. The grants are considered to be among the largest no-strings-attached awards available to songwriters in the […]
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Obituary for Daisy “Dee” (Constantoplos) Potter
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Daisy “Dee” (Constantoplos) Potter, 98, of Middletown, passed away at her home on Wednesday, September 2, 2020, after a brief illness. Born in Dover, NH, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Stella (Papplovious) Constantoplos. She was the devoted military wife of the late Willard […]
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Obituary for Richard Faria
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Richard Faria, age 61, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away surrounded by his loving family on September 2, 2020. Richard was born in Newport, RI to Frank and Evelyn (Bertrand) Faria. Richard was married to the love of his life, Donna King for 14 years. For those […]
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Newport Car Museum still wowing visitors during unprecedented times
By Barby MacGowan, on behalf of Newport Car Museum The Newport Car Museum intended to unveil some new cars this summer; however, those plans came to a screeching halt in March when the State of Rhode Island mandated the shutdown of Museums and other businesses during early stay-at-home stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Museum, […]
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Obituary for Dorothea Hesse Doar
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Dorothea Hesse Doar, 90, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away peacefully with family at her side on August 30, 2020. Mrs. Doar was born in Providence on August 20, 1930, the daughter of Frederick W. Hesse and Harriet Hannah Schneider Hesse. Mrs. Doar, who went by Dotty, had […]
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FirstWorks Call to RI Artists for Proposals
FirstWorks invites Rhode Island-based musicians, performers and artists, including DJs, spoken word performers, theater artists, storytellers, poets to submit quest for proposals for virtual (and possibly live) community performances. FirstWorks ongoing project “Raise Your Voice” initiative seeks to amplify diverse voices and celebrate differences through the arts. The arts organization will award up to five […]
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Obituary for Terrance Michael Moy Jr.
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Terrance Moy Jr, 61, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on August 31, 2020. Terry was born March 7, 1959, in Newport, RI to Terrance Moy and Frances (Toppa). Oldest of 5 siblings Terry was revered for his many talents and endurance. Life dealt him a tough […]
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Visual information specialist tells compelling stories for NUWC Division Newport, RI Air National Guard
Story by Public Affairs Office / Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport NEWPORT, R.I. — During the week, John Vannucci, a visual information specialist at Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division, uses his skills in visual media to tell stories about the workforce. On some weekends, Vannucci serves as a broadcast journalist as a staff sergeant […]
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Sailing Salute to Hometown Heroes: Teams from Newport Hospital, Fire & Police to race on Narragansett Bay
Written by: Julie Lassy, America’s Cup Charters America’s Cup Charters is pleased to host The Hometown Heroes Regatta. Wednesday, September 9, 2020, 12:30-4:30 pm. In recognition and appreciation of the workers who have helped keep the City of Newport safe during this pandemic, America’s Cup Charters will host a Hometown Heroes Regatta honoring the Newport […]
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Letter to the Editor: A letter in support of investing in our school
As a father, a Rogers High School graduate, a friend of students, teachers, and life long-learners, and a City Council Candidate – I need to voice an official opinion on the pending school bond. In 2018, 84.1% of Newporters supported the successful Rhode Island School Infrastructure Bond, which established a $250 million-dollar fund for school renovation […]
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Letter To The Editor: Three solutions to build a stronger community
This year we have 12 candidates running for Newport City Council At-Large. That tells me residents are concerned about Newport’s future and want change. As I’ve walked our neighborhoods chatting with residents over the past couple of months, I’ve learned we share a common concern — Newport is losing a sense of community. We don’t […]
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Farm Aid to Present Virtual Festival September 26th
The organizers of the annual Farm Aid concert announced today that Farm Aid 2020 will be available online at farmaid.org and on AXS TV on Saturday, September 26 from 8-11PM. This virtual at-home festival experience will allow more viewers than ever before to take part in the annual festival. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_z5vcZQNQc Farm Aid 2020, the 35th anniversary, will showcase the diversity and strength of […]
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Obituary for Matthew Foley
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Dr. Matthew P. Foley, PhD (Matt) passed away unexpectedly on August 13, 2020 at 51 years young. He was a brilliant and uncommonly kind and friendly man who was a true gift to the world, trying every day to make it a better place. Matt graduated from […]