The Newport Water Division will conduct its fall water main flushing program from Oct. 13-30, with crews working overnight hours across Aquidneck Island. The maintenance program will run from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. each night, with signs posted in advance of work in each area. Residents may experience discolored water and low water pressure […]
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Jamestown nonprofit breaks ground on coastal campus at Fort Getty
The Conanicut Island Sailing Foundation celebrated the groundbreaking of its new coastal campus at Fort Getty Park on Sept. 25, marking a milestone for the 25-year-old nonprofit that provides free sailing instruction and environmental education. More than 200 community members attended the ceremony for the facility, which will include classrooms, administrative offices and a workshop. […]
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Newport City Council to meet Oct. 8
The Newport City Council will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, 43 Broadway. The meeting agenda includes several license applications, board appointments, and action items from the City Manager. Notable items on the agenda include a request from The Vanderbilt to expand entertainment to […]
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Newport electric prices to drop 10% this winter
Electric rates through the Newport Community Electricity program will drop 10% from last winter when new pricing takes effect in November, city officials announced Thursday. The winter rates, which will remain fixed through customers’ May 2026 meter reads, will offer cost savings compared to RI Energy’s Last Resort Service while providing cleaner electricity with 5% […]
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Newport Public Education Foundation names 2025 award winners
The Newport Public Education Foundation will honor four recipients at its annual Evening for Education event Oct. 23, recognizing outstanding contributions to the city’s public schools. The awards ceremony will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Innovate Newport. Tickets are available at npef-ri.org. This year’s Noreen Stonor Drexel Education Award recipients are Ruth […]
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Obituary: Dorothy Pimental
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Dorothy V. Pimental, a beloved member of our Newport community, who left us on September 26, 2025, at the age of 98. She was the wife of the late Antone T. Pimental. Dorothy was born on February 8, 1927, in Newport, RI. She was the loving daughter of […]
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Newport Tree Conservancy seeks volunteers for Miantonomi Park reforestation effort
The Newport Tree Conservancy is calling on community volunteers to help plant 100 native trees in Miantonomi Park during a two-day event later this month. The volunteer planting initiative will take place Oct. 24-25 from noon to 2 p.m. each day as part of an ongoing effort to restore Newport’s largest forested area, which faces […]
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Historic Newport, Providence, Jamestown office buildings sell for $3.9M
Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty has announced the $3.9 million portfolio sale of three historic Compass office buildings in Newport, Providence, and Jamestown. Gregory Arakelian of Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty represented the buyer, Sand Point Companies, in the transaction. John Hodnett of Lila Delman Compass represented the sellers, Pam Delman and John […]
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National Sailing Hall of Fame opens nominations for Class of 2026
The National Sailing Hall of Fame will begin accepting nominations Wednesday for its Class of 2026, inviting sailing enthusiasts nationwide to submit candidates through Dec. 31. The announcement follows the hall’s 15th anniversary and class induction ceremony, which brought the total number of honored sailing legends to 147. “Our process is unique in that it […]
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Newport theater project to bring historic cemetery to life
A theatrical performance will transform Newport’s Common Burying Ground into an immersive storytelling experience next month, bringing the lives of some of the 8,000 people buried there back to life through drama and music. “Life After Life” will be performed four times over two days, Nov. 1-2, featuring more than 45 local actors, musicians and […]
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Corcoran Group launches first Rhode Island affiliate with Barrington-based brokerage
The Corcoran Group announced Monday the launch of its first Rhode Island affiliate, Corcoran Chart House Realty, marking the second major luxury real estate brand to expand into the state in less than a week. The announcement comes four days after SERHANT., the brokerage founded by Netflix star Ryan Serhant, revealed it had recruited five top […]
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Newport Volleyball Club to host grass tournament at Cardines Field Oct. 12
Newport Volleyball Club will host the Cardines Classic grass volleyball tournament at Cardines Field on Sunday, Oct. 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The special event, approved by Newport City Council, will bring together players and fans for a day of competition at the historic venue. Spectators can watch matches and cheer on athletes […]
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Notes: JPT Film & Event Center celebrates spooky season with month of horror classics
Good morning, Newport! Today is Friday, Sept. 26, the 269th day of 2025. There are 96 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know The JPT Film & Event Center is embracing Halloween with its annual Spooky Season screening series throughout October, offering everything from cult classics to slasher films with special live […]
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Lawsuit against Brown University sparks debate on campus police secrecy at private colleges
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A new lawsuit against Brown University has renewed questions surrounding the secrecy afforded many law enforcement officers employed by private colleges and universities across the U.S. Unlike public campuses, private higher education institutions are largely exempt from disclosing arrest records, incident reports and other documents even […]
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Magic and mayhem take center stage in ‘Harry Potter & The Cursed Child’
Let’s get this out of the way. In Harry Potter terminology, I guess I’m a Muggle. Officially (according to Wikipedia anyway) is “a person who lacks any sort of magical ability.” In my mind, a Muggle is someone who’s not fully steeped in the lore of Potterworld. Now that we’ve got that out of the […]
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Aquidneck Community Table hosts inaugural Seed to Soul party
Aquidneck Community Table will host its inaugural Seed to Soul party on Oct. 26 at Sweet Berry Farm in Middletown. The 21+ event runs from 3 to 6 p.m. at 915 Mitchell’s Lane and brings together local farmers, chefs and neighbors to celebrate local food, culture and community. Guests will enjoy tastings from local eateries, […]
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Arts Around the Fire opens season with House of Waves founder
The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Newport County will kick off a new season of Arts Around the Fire on Oct. 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Sardella’s Restaurant, 30 Memorial Blvd. West. The free event is open to the public and requires no reservations. The guest will be Patrick Murphy, founder and builder […]
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Notes: MLK Community Center to open holiday help registration Oct. 14
Good morning, Newport! Today is Friday, Sept. 26, the 269th day of 2025. There are 96 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center will begin in-person registration for its annual Holiday Help programs on Tuesday, Oct. 14, offering meal assistance and gifts to families […]
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Newport Chowder Company goes national with major US Foods partnership
What started as a family tradition in Newport has just taken a significant leap onto the national stage. Newport Chowder Company announced on Friday that it has secured a distribution partnership with US Foods, one of the country’s largest foodservice distributors, making founder Katie Potter’s mother’s award-winning seafood chowder recipe available to restaurants, hotels, universities, […]
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Newport County fire departments receive over $758,000 in federal grants
Fire departments in Newport, Jamestown, Portsmouth, and on Prudence Island will receive a combined $758,830 in federal grants to upgrade equipment and enhance training programs, Rhode Island’s congressional delegation announced Thursday. The funding comes through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant program, part of more than $8.5 million awarded to fire departments […]
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Newport hosts state cybersecurity summit as election threats evolve
Nearly 150 state and local election officials, IT staff, and law enforcement officers gathered in Newport Thursday for Rhode Island’s biennial Cybersecurity Summit, as Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore warned of emerging threats, including artificial intelligence and disinformation targeting voters. The summit brought together representatives from the Rhode Island Board of Elections, Rhode Island […]
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Michele Gallagher: Hispanic Heritage Month spotlights Newport’s growing Latino community
¡Celebremos la diversidad y riqueza de la cultura hispana! It’s time to celebrate the diversity and richness of Hispanic culture, right here on Aquidneck Island! Did you know that nearly 12% of the City of Newport’s year-round population identifies as Hispanic or Latino? For the state of Rhode Island, this number is closer to 18%, […]
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On the Market: A look at 60 Homes hosting Open Houses in Newport County (Sept. 27-28)
It’s another busy weekend for real estate in Newport County, with 60 homes hosting open houses across the area. The fall market is active after a slower start to September, and buyers now have a chance to take advantage of improved inventory. We’re seeing steady movement locally as we head into the new season. We’ve […]
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NUWC awards $200K to undersea tech companies at Newport event
Fifteen technology companies demonstrated undersea capabilities and competed for $200,000 in prizes during the 2025 Blue Technology Innovation Demonstration Event at Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport last month, according to the Navy facility. The Aug. 28 event at the center’s Narragansett Bay Test Facility and Sail Newport at Fort Adams State Park drew more […]
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Counties with the oldest homes in Rhode Island
There’s an undeniable charm that comes with pre-World War II American architecture, characterized by high ceilings, crown molding, hardwood floors, and ornate details. In fact, 11.4% of all housing units in America were built in 1939 or before, showing the popularity of the preservation of these units. Owning a piece of history can sometimes come […]