Two Tiverton women have made the best out of a bad situation by opening their own spin studio. WPRI has the story here – New spin studio in Portsmouth designed with social distancing in mind
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Home on Arnolda Round Road in Charlestown sells for $1.685 million
Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty today announced the sale of 63 Arnolda Round Road in Charlestown for $1,685,000. The seller was represented by Susan Mitchell, Sales Associate, Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty. The buyer was represented by Michael Himmel, Sales Associate, also of Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty. According to data available from Rhode Island […]
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Ocean State Job Lot, Lifespan teaming up for food distribution event on Thursday in Newport
The Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation and Lifespan are teaming up for their third and fourth food distribution events this month. Pallets of food, including perishable and non- perishable goods such as eggs, milk, and produce, will be distributed via ‘drive-thru’ to individuals and families in need. The distribution is open to the public. […]
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ABC 6 | Salve Regina University has had just two positive coronavirus cases, fewest among colleges in R.I.
“With the news of coronavirus cases rising among college students in Rhode Island, Salve Regina University in Newport is touting the fact that they have had the fewest cases, with just two students testing positive since the start of school”. Read the full story from ABC 6 here.
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Newport Elks offering Virtual Mental Health First Aid certification classes
With funding from the Elks National Foundation (ENF), the NewportElks Lodge #104 is sponsoring Virtual Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)certification classes for adults who work with youth ages 12 to 18. Theclass, taught by Newport Mental Health’s MHFA Trainer Sandy Oxx, isfree to participants and will be held on Saturdays in October 2020through March 2021. […]
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Aquidneck Land Trust announces 2020 Art & Writing Contest
The Aquidneck Land Trust (“ALT”) announces the start of its annual Art & Writing Contest, a competition for local students to portray their favorite Aquidneck Island vistas. The contest encourages students to create artwork, written essays and poems that express their appreciation of the island’s natural beauty. Winners are awarded generous cash prizes and family […]
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Newport Art Museum to host “Andy Warhol: Big Shot” virtual curator conversation, member tours, and Thursday late nights
In conjunction with its exhibition “Andy Warhol: Big Shot,” Newport Art Museum has announced that they will host a virtual Curator Conversation with Senior Curator Dr. Francine Weiss on Wednesday, October 14 at 5:30 pm. This lively and illuminating conversation will feature John W. Smith, Director of the RISD Museum and previously Assistant Director of […]
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The Breakers to host Halloween Scavenger Hunt
Halloween fun is coming to Newport’s largest and grandest house. The Preservation Society of Newport County today announced that for the first time they will host a Halloween Trick-or-Treat Scavenger Hunt at The Breakers. On Friday, October 30, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, families are invited to go in costume to walk through the big […]
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Preservation Society to host online lectures on Gilded Age jewelry, 19th-century railroad battles, and a virtual visit to a Swedish art museum
The Preservation Society of Newport County continues its online Fall Lecture Series with talks on Gilded Age jewelry and 19th-century railroad battles, along with a virtual visit to a Swedish art museum. Registration is required for each lecture by following the Zoom Webinar link at NewportMansions.org/ learn/adult-programs. Registrants must provide their name and email address; […]
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Clean Ocean Access volunteers help clean up Island Park Beach and Gull Cove
Clean Ocean Access (COA) hosted their first beach cleanup of October this past Saturday. Twenty-six committed volunteers came together at Island Park Beach and Gull Cove in Portsmouth to remove 72 pounds of trash from the areas. People of all ages were out and about on this beautiful Saturday, shocked by the number of glass […]
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H.P. Lovecraft Walking Tour returns to Providence
For the past 13 years, Providence native and cult horror writer H.P. Lovecraft has been the subject of a popular annual walking tour and film series conducted by the RI Historical Society presented as part of the Flickers’ Vortex Sci-Fi, Fantasy Horror Film Festival (Vortex). This year’s hybrid Festival runs October 17-25, 2020. With the popularity of HBO’s “Lovecraft Country,” […]
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Island Moving Company to host world premiere of ‘Out of Ruin’ at Cardines Field on Friday night
Island Moving Company, (IMC) Newport’s classically trained, contemporary ballet company, recently announced the World Premiere of its newest project, Out of Ruin, a Marta Renzi film, conceived & choreographed by IMC’s Artistic Director, Miki Ohlsen & Associate Artistic Director, Danielle Genest. The film, which was shot this summer at locations across Newport, Jamestown, and Little […]
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$3 million awarded to municipalities, chambers of commerce, intermediary organizations to help businesses ‘Take It Outside’
Governor Raimondo and Rhode Island Commerce today announced recipients of awards totaling more than $3 million to help businesses Take It Outside. The awardees, which include municipalities, Chambers of Commerce, and other intermediary organizations, will receive funds to encourage and increase outdoor commerce in an effort to reduce the transmission rate of COVID-19. The 41 […]
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CCRI to continue with primarily remote teaching and learning for Spring 2021
Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) President Meghan Hughes sent the following message to the college community this afternoon announcing the schools plans for Spring 2021, which will continue primarily remote with limited in-person, on-campus classes. “To our CCRI community, While we continue with a fall semester like no other, I remain inspired by the […]
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Volunteers help Clean Ocean Access remove 194 pounds of trash from Pheasants Drive Beach
This past Saturday Clean Ocean Access hosted their second beach cleanup of September. According to Clean Ocean Access, thirty-eight volunteers came together at Pheasants Drive Beach in Portsmouth to remove 194 pounds of trash from the area. “First-time volunteers and seasoned veterans alike were shocked by the amount of trash collected over the span of […]
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Here’s the status of major Newport County events in 2020
What’s Up Newp has compiled the following list of major events that have been postponed or canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We will continue to update this list with more events and announcements in the coming days, weeks, and months. Calendar of Events This story was last updated on September 30, 2020. Note – Newport […]
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CCRI Players launch new-look theater season with unique adaptation of ‘80s classic ‘Fool for Love’
By Michael Parente, Public Relations Officers, Community College of Rhode Island Faced with a semester unlike any other in the college’s history, the Community College of Rhode Island Players have had to summon every ounce of their artistic creativity to produce this season’s opening production. Fool for Love – originally scheduled as the 2019-20 season finale […]
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BankNewport names Newport resident Kate Sanderson-Upham Vice President, Branch Sales Manager at EG Location
BankNewport today announced that Kate Sanderson- Upham has been promoted to Vice President, Branch Sales Manager for the East Greenwich branch located at 1000 Division Street. In her position, Kate is responsible for branch operations, customer service, and team development. “We are proud to announce Kate’s promotion to Vice President,” said Amy Riccitelli, BankNewport Senior […]
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Newport Festa Italiana sponsoring essay contest on ‘A Favorite Memory of Growing Up Italian’
Area writers of Italian heritage have a chance to show off as Newport Festa Italiana is sponsoring a new activity this year. An essay contest centering on the theme, “A Favorite Memory of Growing Up Italian,” will jog some memories and spark much discussion. The essays are limited to 500 words. Three prizes will be […]
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Over 1,000 small businesses receive Restore Rhode Island Grants, funds still available
Rhode Island Commerce today announced that over 1,000 Rhode Island small businesses have already received Restore Rhode Island grants totaling nearly $9M. Over $1.5M of the money already dispersed has gone directly to minority owned enterprises. “We’re pleased that over 1,000 businesses have already received funding through the Restore R.I. grant program,” said Rhode Island […]
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Clean Ocean Access and TerraCycle partner on boat shrink-wrap recycling initiative
Clean Ocean Access (COA) has announced a new recycling initiative in partnership with international recycling leader TerraCycle. Since February 2020, the program has successfully collected over 140,000 pounds of sailing and agricultural shrink-wrap for recycling, according to Clean Ocean Access. Shrink-wrapping boats and greenhouses in preparation for winter is commonplace in the U.S., but […]
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FABRIC Arts Festival returns to Fall Rive October 16 – 17
FABRIC 2020 will take place October 16 and 17, 2020, in Fall River, MA. This year’s festival will feature an innovative format for attendees to experience the impact of local culture while promoting social solidarity. FABRIC 2020 seeks to inspire a narrative that celebrates and reflects the urban and social fabric of Fall River, its industrial heritage […]
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Common Fence Music will present Jim Kweskin in a live stream concert on October 18
Common Fence Music recently announced that they will present the legendary Jim Kweskin in a live stream concert at 7 p.m. on Sunday, October 18. The event is free, and all tips go to the artists. A link to the online concert will be provided at commonfencemusic.org prior to show time. Jim Kweskin is the founder of the […]
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Newport Democratic City Committee strongly urges Newport voters to vote in favor of school bond
The following statement was issued by the Newport Democratic City Committee. Most people recognize that the vibrancy of any community is related to the vitality of its school system. You don’t have to have a child or grandchild in school to appreciate that an investment in education provides the pathway to success for each, succeeding […]
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Things to do this weekend in Newport County: September 25 – 27
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in Newport County this weekend, September 25 – 27, 2020. Things to do this weekend in Newport County is brought to you by… Friday, September 25 URI Guitar Festival to Return Virtually September 25-27 Things To Do 11 am – Newport Historical Walking Tour: Discover Colonial Newport5 pm […]