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Newport International Boat Show Announces ‘Newport For New Products’ Awards

Newport Exhibition Group, owners and producers of the Newport International Boat Show, announced today the results of this year’s Newport For New ProductsTM (NFNP) Awards. Judged on Thursday during opening day and announced at an awards ceremony on Friday, September, 16th. The eleventh–annual NFNP winners are: Best New Electronics Product Garmin GPSMAP 7600 with J1939 […]

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Hertz Leaves Broadway, Opens New Location at Gateway Visitors Center

Rental car company enhances offerings at Newport’s transportation epicenter. Discover Newport has announced that Hertz has opened a new location in the Newport Gateway Visitors Center, the city’s primary public transportation hub. The new branch replaces its former location on Broadway in Newport, next to The Fifth Element. “Hertz is a convenient and smart addition to the […]

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Local Resident, Business Owner Questions President Obama’s Use of Antiquities Act

Freedom Comes In Many Forms: What warrants the use of the unilateral Presidential authority encompassed in the Antiquities Act? William Palombo, President of Palombo Fishing Corporation, of Newport, RI and resident of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, has recently written a letter to President Obama urging him to reconsider his use of the Antiquities Act in order to […]

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Erin Kopecky Will Take Over as New Director of Hospice and Palliative Care at Visiting Nurse Services of Newport and Bristol Counties

Visiting Nurse Services of Newport and Bristol Counties is pleased to announce the appointment of Erin Kopecky, RN, as the new Director of Hospice and Palliative Care, effective August 16. In this position Ms. Kopecky will oversee the running of Hospice at VNS, a division of Visiting Nurse Services. Hospice at VNS is a program […]

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New Collections Manager Joins Staff at The Preservation Society of Newport County

Katherine Garrett-Cox has recently joined the staff of The Preservation Society of Newport County as its Collections Manager, with primary responsibility for stewardship of the museum’s collection of more than 55,000 objects.  Working closely with the curators and conservators, the Collections Manager maintains not only the physical safety of the objects, but also ensures the […]

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80+ Companies Hiring Right Now in Newport

Looking for anew  part-time job, seasonal gig or full-time career? Here’s who’s currently hiring in and around Newport, RI. All jobs posted within the last seven days. 22 Bowen’s –  Line Cook – 22 Bowen’sBinge BBQ – Counter StaffBohlin – Banquet Server – BohlinBrix – PM Servers/Runners/BussersCastle Hill Inn – Breakfast ServerChristo’s – help wanted restaurantCold Fusion Gelato – scooperDepartment Of […]

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50+ Companies Are Now Hiring in Newport

Looking for a full-time, part-time, or seasonal job in Newport, RI? Here’s who’s currently hiring in the City-By-The-Sea, all jobs have been posted within the past 7 days. 22 Bowen’s – Bussers and Greeters – 22 Bowen’sAstyra Corporation – Executive Receptionist (BHJOB1435_18264)Bohlin – Banquet Server – BohlinCastle Hill Inn – Seasonal Restaurant Manager – Castle Hill InnCitizen’s Bank – Asst […]

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Frosty Freez Will Host 60th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday

Frosty Freez, one of the area’s favorite ice cream shops, will celebrate  their 60th Anniversary on Saturday, August 6th. The 60th Anniversary celebration will kick off at their location at 496 East Main Road at 11:30 a.m. and will include music, face painting, balloons, give-aways and 60 cent kiddie cones all day until they close at 10 […]

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These 40+ Businesses Are Hiring In Newport Right Now (July 31)

Looking for a job in Newport, RI? Here’s our weekly roundup of job opportunities that are currently available in and around Newport, RI. All jobs posted within the last 7 days; BGC Newport – Lifeguard/Swim InstructorBike Newport- Community Outreach CoordinatorCastle Hill Inn- ValetCK Bradley – Assistant ManagerCompass Group – FOOD SVC WORKER (PART-TIME) Job –CTI Resource Management – Librarian (Proposal Position)Department Of The […]

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