On Thursday, June 13, Save The Bay will hold its annual Taste of The Bay fundraiser from 7-9 p.m. The event, which follows Save The Bay’s annual meeting at 5:30 p.m., takes place in and around the organization’s coastal headquarters in Providence. Ticketholders attending this celebration of the flavors, sights and sounds of Narragansett Bay […]
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Report: Homes becoming more affordable despite rising prices
Nearly three-quarters of the 100 largest U.S. metros — including some of the priciest like San Jose, Calif., and San Francisco — are more affordable than this time last year, despite a continued upward swing in median home prices, according to two new research reports released today by realtor.com®. The trends are based on realtor.com® ‘s May 2019 monthly housing trend report and REALTORS […]
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Narragansett Beer bringing ‘Buy RI’ Tour to Newport and Middletown this month, wants to buy everyone a ‘Gansett
Narragansett Beer’s “Buy RI” Tour is coming to Aquidneck Island this month. According to ‘Gansett, The tour is a statewide celebration of the “neighbors” who have filled Rhode Island’s most beloved bars and restaurants with stories, community, and neighborly support for generations. Narragansett’s goal over the course of 2019 will be to meet as many […]
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100+ job opportunities available in Newport right now
Looking for a new gig, part-time job, full-time job, or career? Here’s who’s hiring in and around Newport right now! All jobs have been posted within the last 7 days and are located within 5 miles of downtown Newport. 12 Meter Charters – Yacht Charter Broker/Business Manager22 Bowen’s – Server- 22 Bowen’s Restaurant A Market […]
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Rolling Thunder Revue: Martin Scorsese film about Bob Dylan coming to Jane Pickens
Jane Pickens Theater has been chosen as one of a small group of cinemas around the world to screen Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story on Tuesday June 11th, the night before it releases on Netflix. Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese captures the troubled spirit of America in 1975 […]
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Linda Lindquist-Bishop named keynote speaker of Chamber of Commerce’s 16th Annual Women in Business Luncheon
The Newport County Chamber of Commerce has announced that it will host its 16th Annual Women in Business Luncheon on Friday, June 28th from 12:00-2:00 at Marble House. The keynote speaker for this year’s luncheon will be Linda Lindquist-Bishop. Lindquist-Bishop is a passionate mentor and advocate of inspiring and developing women leaders. She has made […]
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Newport Car Museum offering free admission to dads on Father’s Day
Sons and daughters can give their Dads 75 Cars for Father’s Day. That’s how many rare, stunning and exotic automobiles are in the Newport Car Museum’s private collection, and for Father’s Day (Sunday, June 16), every Dad will be admitted free as long as another adult with him buys a ticket. Kids are welcome, too, […]
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CCRI to offer Virtual Dementia Tour demos to the public at all four of the college’s campuses
With an estimated 5.8 million Americans currently suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, the Community College of Rhode Island is increasing its efforts to provide caregivers and healthcare professionals with a better understanding of how to treat individuals diagnosed with dementia. With support from the R.I. Executive Office of Health and Human Services Health System Transformation Project, […]
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City: Water customers will receive notice of elevated fluoride levels in June bills
The City of Newport posted on its website on Tuesday that water customers in the City will receive notice of elevated fluoride levels when they receive their June bills. From The City “As part of our ongoing mandate to inform the public of the health of our drinking water supply, the Newport Water Division will […]
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Rogers High School brings home trophy from 2019 SeaPerch Challenge
Newport Public Schools announced on Tuesday that Team Odin, the Rogers High School Robotics Team, recently returned from a competition with a trophy. “Another successful year for the Rogers High School Robotics Team! This past weekend, the RHS Robotics team Odin went to the 2019 SeaPerch Challenge at The University of Maryland. There were 199 […]
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Newport Historical Society will award local History-Makers at June Meeting
Join the Newport Historical Society on Thursday, June 20th, at 4:o0pm at the Colony House, Washington Square, Newport, RI to celebrate making history today in a new annual award program. This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP on NewportHistory.org or by calling 401-846-0813 x110. The Newport Historical Society has initiated a new awards program which builds upon […]
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What’s up at Hotel Viking, Top of Newport this summer? Here’s a preview
Hotel Viking is kicking summer into high gear with a variety of exciting summer programming, along with the news that Top of Newport is officially open for the season and the news that One Bellevue has officially reopened to the public after undergoing a major renovation. Here’s a look at some of what’s happening, new, […]
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Alliance Francaise of Newport awards ‘Excellence in French’ prize to Salve Regina student
The Alliance Française of Newport announced today that it has given its annual award for Excellence in French to Megan Parham, a 2019 graduate of Salve Regina University. Ms. Parham double-majored in Business Administration and French, and spent a year in Paris as part of her academic studies. The Alliance Française of Newport, with over […]
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Trinity Rep and Rhode Island Latino Arts bringing ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ to Miantonomi Park on July 8th
Trinity Repertory Company and Rhode Island Latino Arts will present Much Ado About Nothing (Tanta Bulla… ¿Y Pa’ Qué?) at Miantonomi Park, 120 Hillside Avenue, Newport, on July 8, 2019 at 7 p.m. The rain date is July 15. “The production is a 90 minute Spanish/English adaptation of William Shakespeare’s comedy of manners,” according to a press […]
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‘Seaglass’ cottage on Bellevue sells for $3.525 million
Lila Delman Real Estate announced the sale of ‘Seaglass’, 692 Bellevue Avenue in Newport, for $3,525,500 on Monday. Cynthia Moretti, Lila Delman Broker Associate, represented the seller and facilitated for the buyer. This transaction represents the second highest single-family home sale in Newport year-to-date,according to data maintained by the Rhode Island Statewide MLS.* In addition […]
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What’s up for live music and entertainment this week: June 3 – 10
Here’s what’s happening in and around Newport this week for entertainment and live music, enjoy! You Might Also Like – What’s up in Newport this week: June 3 – 10 Monday, June 3 Diego’s Newport – Trivia at 10 pmFastnet Pub – The Ubiquitones at 9:30 pmFifth Element – The Groove Merchants at 7 pmJane Pickens Theater – The […]
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2019 Newport Flower Show, themed ‘Audubon: Artistic Adventures’, will take place at Rosecliff June 21 – 23
The Preservation Society of Newport County announced today that the 2019 Newport Flower Show, themed Audubon: Artistic Adventures, will take place at Rosecliff from Friday, June 21 through Sunday, June 23, 2019. America’s premier summer flower show will celebrate bird expert and painter John James Audubon (1785-1851), who declared that he only came alive when “in the field” of […]
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What’s up in Newport this week: June 3 – 10
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this first week of June! You Might Also Like – What’s up for live music and entertainment this week: June 3 – 10 Monday, June 3rd Newport episode of The Bachelorette to air on June 3rd (Updated) 10 am – Free Tours of Eisenhower House4:45 […]
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Sen. DiPalma bill that eliminates ‘tampon tax’ in RI to be heard by Senate Finance Committee on Thursday
Sen. Louis P. DiPalma’s (D-Dist. 12, Middletown, Little Compton, Newport, Tiverton) legislation (2019-S 0049) which would exempt menstrual products from the state sales tax is being heard by the Senate Finance Committee this Thursday, June 6 at the RISE of the Senate (approximately 5 p.m.) in Room 211 of the State House. “Rhode Island should […]
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There’s still time to register for Newport Mental Health’s 5th Annual Golf Tournament
Spots are still available for Newport Mental Health’s Fifth Annual Golf Tournament next Monday June 10. Golfers have until noon Wednesday, June 5 to register online at www.newportmentalhealth.org or call Samantha McGowan at 401-846-1213. NMH’s Golf event will be held at Wanumetonomy Golf and Country Club on 152 Brown’s Lane in Middletown, a challenging 18-hole […]
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Senate Environment and Agriculture Committee to consider bill curtailing plastic straw use
The Senate Committee on Environment and Agriculture is scheduled to meet Wednesday to consider legislation that would curtail the use of plastic straws in restaurants. The meeting will take place Wednesday, June 5, at the rise of the Senate (about 5 p.m.) in Room 211 on the second floor of the State House. The committee is scheduled […]
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RIDOH reopens Third Beach to swimming
Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) officials announced this afternoon that they have recommended reopening Third Beach in Middletown for swimming, after closing it on Thursday due to high bacteria counts. This recommendation is based on results from water samples that show bacteria levels within acceptable limits. RIDOH will continue to monitor the water quality […]
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City: Edward King House Senior Center to offer limited services while sewer line repairs underway
The City of Newport announced in a press release this afternoon that the Edward King House Senior Center will be temporarily scaling back and relocating operations while crews work to replace a sewer line that services the historic Italianate building. The need for repairs was identified during a recent routine inspection, at which time it […]
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Newport County Road Report: RITBA and RIDOT scheduled lane closures for June 1 – 8
Here’s what’s on tap for road construction and traffic this upcoming week. Of note, RITBA: Deck Project on Newport Pell Bridge has resumed Rhode Island Department of Transportation The following road and lane closure notices are effective for the week of June 1 – 7, 2019. All schedules are weather-dependent and subject to change. Visit RIDOT’s […]
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Housing hunting? Here are 12+ open houses to stop by this weekend
Our weekly Open House series is brought to you by William Raveis Newport. House hunting? William Raveis of Newport is here to help with all of your housing and rental needs, browse their listings and meet their team. On the market for a new home in Newport, Rhode Island? Here are a dozen open houses […]