By LEAH WILLINGHAM Associated Press READING, Mass. (AP) — Just before St. Patrick’s Day, an Irish pub appeared one night beneath a basketball hoop in a suburban Massachusetts driveway. Neighbors packed around the bar as music played and Guinness flowed — inside a miniature pub that had been towed in for the night. Instead of heading […]
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Newport Mental Health adds five new members to board of directors
Newport Mental Health has appointed five new members to its board of directors, the organization announced Monday, adding community leaders with backgrounds spanning real estate law, product management, mental health advocacy and nonprofit work. Sue Metzger, John Toracinta, Ruth Ellen Scott, Patrick Barry-Nolan and Joshua Blumen join the board at what the organization describes as […]
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We’ve got the power: Revolution Wind begins delivering electricity to regional grid
by Nancy Lavin, Rhode Island CurrentMarch 16, 2026 Rhode Island’s electric grid now includes some power from its first utility-scale offshore wind project, Revolution Wind, project developers announced Friday night. The initial power delivery is not the final achievement: The 65-turbine project is 93% complete and not expected to hit its full 704-megawatt nameplate capacity […]
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Newport County Board of REALTORS: A Message from the President
Housing is one of the most widely discussed topics across Newport County. Whether you are a homeowner, renter, buyer, employer, or longtime resident, the conversation around housing touches nearly every part of life in our community. Limited inventory, strong demand, evolving regulations, and broader economic pressures have created a competitive housing environment that can make […]
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Scientists made a breakthrough in the study of whale sounds. Here’s a look at the numbers
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Researchers on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, recently discovered the oldest known recordings of whale sounds and believe the discovery could help understand how the animals communicate. The recording is the song of a humpback whale, a species of large whale known for its complex songs. Researchers at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Falmouth, Massachusetts, said […]
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Oldest known whale recording could unlock mysteries of the ocean
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A haunting whale song discovered on decades-old audio equipment could open up a new understanding of how the huge animals communicate, according to researchers who say it’s the oldest such recording known. The song is that of a humpback whale, a marine giant beloved by whale watchers for its docile nature and spectacular leaps […]
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Newport’s Opera House has been under renovation for 25 years. It’s still not open.
When first conceived, organizers were exuberant about the possibilities a reopened historic opera house on Newport’s Washington Square would bring to the community. The Newport Performing Arts Center project received more than $4.2 million, second largest of nine grants from a 2014 Creative and Cultural Economy Bond. Randy Rosenbaum, then executive director of the Rhode […]
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What Sold: A look at 12 homes that traded last week in Newport County (March 9 – 13)
Twelve properties changed hands across Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, Tiverton, and Jamestown last week, offering another snapshot of how the Rhode Island housing market is beginning to unfold as we move towards the spring season. Several of the week’s closings highlight the strength of the upper tier of the market. The sale of 84 Allston Avenue […]
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Photos: Newport’s 70th Annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade
The Emerald Isle came to Aquidneck Island on Saturday, and Newport delivered one of its most spirited Saint Patrick’s Day parades in years — green attire, leprechauns and all — despite a blustery late-winter day that tested even the most dedicated revelers. The 70th annual Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade stepped off at 11 a.m. […]
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Construction finishes on a major offshore wind farm, the first during Trump’s tenure
Construction is finished on a major Massachusetts offshore wind farm, the first project to reach this stage during President Donald Trump’s time in office. Offshore construction was completed Friday night on Vineyard Wind with the installation of the final blades, Craig Gilvarg, a spokesperson for the project, said Saturday. Trump, who often talks about his hatred […]
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On the Market: A look at 25 homes hosting Open Houses this weekend in Newport County (March 14-15)
Spring has officially arrived in the local real estate market, and this week welcomed a wave of great new inventory across Aquidneck Island and the surrounding communities. After a quieter winter stretch, we are starting to see the seasonal selling pool thaw as buyer demand remains strong amid continued supply and demand pressures in the […]
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Michele Gallagher: Rhode Island women of the Revolution – loyalists, diplomats, and patriots
March arrived like a lion in Newport this year—a fitting reminder that the voices of many women in Rhode Island’s history still roar today. This two-part “Voices” series highlights several remarkable, yet lesser-known, women of the American Revolution. Alas, Not Every Lass was a Patriot Mary Gould Almy, miniature portrait by Edward Greene Malbone, c. […]
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Multi-agency impaired driving enforcement campaign set for Newport St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Local and state law enforcement from across Aquidneck Island and South County will join forces Saturday for a high-visibility impaired driving enforcement campaign coinciding with the 70th annual Newport St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Officers from the Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, Tiverton, Jamestown, North Kingstown and South Kingstown police departments, along with Rhode Island State Police troopers, […]
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Providence fires coach Kim English a day after Friars lose to St. John’s in Big East quarterfinals
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Kim English’s three-year tenure at Providence is over. Athletic director Steve Napolillo announced English’s firing Friday, a day after the Friars lost 85-72 to No. 13 St. John’s in the Big East Tournament quarterfinals and finished 15-18. “We appreciate Kim and his staff for their efforts over […]
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Newport’s 70th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade set for Saturday
The 70th annual Newport St. Patrick’s Day Parade steps off at 11 a.m. Saturday from Newport City Hall, 43 Broadway, with staging beginning at 9 a.m. The route will travel down Broadway into Washington Square, south onto Thames Street, onto America’s Cup Avenue and back onto Thames Street, ending on Carroll Avenue at St. Augustine’s […]
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Movies and TV shows casting in Rhode Island
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities’ Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of […]
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Obituary: Maximilian Ringseisen
Maximilian Ringseisen, 44, of Newport, RI, passed away on March 9, 2026, in Middletown, RI. Maximilian was born in Madison, Ohio, to Jean-Charles Maximilian Ringseisen and Margaret “Maggie” Hayes on November 11, 1981. He grew up in Old Orchard Beach, ME, and attended both Old Orchard Beach High School and Rogers High School in Newport. […]
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Williams scores 22 as Duquesne downs Rhode Island 67-61 in Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Alex Williams helped lead Duquesne past Rhode Island on Thursday with 22 points off of the bench in a 67-61 win at the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament. Williams added eight rebounds for the Dukes (18-14). Jimmie Williams added 17 points while going 7 of 12 from the floor. Tarence Guinyard shot 4 […]
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Providence ousted from Big East Tournament, expected to fire coach Kim English
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — It appears Kim English’s three-year tenure at Providence is over. With the 37-year-old coach expected to be fired soon, the Friars (15-18) were eliminated from the Big East Tournament when they lost 85-72 to No. 13 St. John’s in the quarterfinals Thursday at Madison Square Garden. “I’m […]
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Ejiofor and Hopkins lead No. 13 St. John’s to an 85-72 win over Providence in Big East quarterfinals
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Zuby Ejiofor had 21 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and three blocks as No. 13 St. John’s opened its defense of last year’s Big East Tournament title by blowing out Providence 85-72 in the quarterfinals Thursday. Bryce Hopkins added 14 points and a season-high 13 boards against his former […]
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Newport Mansions’ ‘Sessions’ music video series features local duo Laden Valley at The Elms
The Newport Mansions’ new music video series “Sessions” continues this month with a live performance from Newport-based roots-folk duo Laden Valley, recorded at The Elms mansion. The video is available now on the Newport Mansions YouTube channel at youtube.com/@newport.mansions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkSk8NXxR9c Laden Valley — Evan St. Martin and Dave Sarazen — draw on the sonic palette […]
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Massachusetts town, World Cup organizers come to agreement over security funding to stage games
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The fate of World Cup games set to be played in Massachusetts this summer is no longer in limbo. For weeks, the town of Foxborough — home to the NFL’s New England Patriots and their Gillette Stadium site scheduled to host seven World Cup tournament matches in June and July — had been […]
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Hockey player who lost family in Rhode Island shooting scores winning goal in double overtime
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — High school hockey player Colin Dorgan, wearing a patch on his jersey honoring his mother, brother and grandfather who were killed last month in a Rhode Island ice rink shooting, scored the game-winning goal in double overtime to advance his team to the state championship game. “It was the greatest moment of […]
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Providence defeats Butler 91-81 in Big East Conference Tournament
NEW YORK (AP) — Stefan Vaaks had 28 points in Providence’s 91-81 victory against Butler on Wednesday in the Big East Conference Tournament. Vaaks shot 9 for 16, including 8 for 13 from beyond the arc for the Friars (15-17). Ryan Mela added 23 points while going 10 of 14 (2 for 4 from 3-point […]