The Newport City Council meeting originally scheduled for Wednesday has been rescheduled to Monday, Sept. 15, at 6:30 p.m. at the Pell School Cafeteria, 35 Dexter St. The city’s communications department announced the rescheduled meeting location and date Friday morning, noting the session was moved from its original Sept. 10 date. The meeting will be […]
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County names new CEO
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County has appointed Kelley Coen as its chief executive officer, the organization announced in a press release. Coen, currently the club’s chief advancement officer, will officially begin her new role Sept. 25. “I am honored to be leading the Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County,” Coen said […]
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Sail Newport upgrades fleet with 14 new J/7 keelboats for public programs
Sail Newport announced Thursday at the Newport International Boat Show that it has purchased 14 new J/7 sailboats to replace its aging fleet and expand capacity for the nonprofit’s public sailing programs, according to a press release. The 23-foot daysailers feature enlarged cockpits that can accommodate up to six adults, nearly double the capacity of […]
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Notes: 55th Annual Newport Boat Show headlines busy weekend of events
Good morning, Newport! 👋 Today is Thursday, September 11, the 254th day of 2025. There are 111 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know The 55th Annual Newport International Boat Show opens Thursday, anchoring a weekend filled with diverse entertainment options across the Newport region. The prestigious boat show, running through Sunday, […]
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Oracle surge briefly makes Newport mansion owner Larry Ellison world’s richest person before Musk reclaims title
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison briefly became the world’s richest person Wednesday morning after his company’s stock surged more than 36%, but Tesla CEO Elon Musk reclaimed the title by day’s end in a dramatic wealth battle that connected Newport to Wall Street’s artificial intelligence frenzy. Ellison, who owns the historic Beechwood Mansion on prestigious Bellevue […]
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Judge blocks a Trump policy cutting off some social services for immigrants in the US illegally
By MAKIYA SEMINERA Associated Press A federal judge on Wednesday blocked Trump administration restrictions on services for immigrants in the country illegally, including the federal preschool program Head Start, health clinics and adult education. The order from the judge in U.S. District Court in Rhode Island applies to 20 states and the District of Columbia, whose […]
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Newport International Boat Show opens Thursday for 54th annual event
The Newport International Boat Show will open its gates Thursday for its 54th annual event, kicking off the 2025 boat show season with four days of displays spanning more than 17 acres in downtown Newport. The show runs Sept. 11-14 at the Newport Yachting Center, featuring new sailboats and powerboats across six connecting show sites, […]
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Newport Elks lodge to host celebrity bartender night for Alzheimer’s fundraiser
Newport Mayor Charlie Holder will trade his gavel for a cocktail shaker next week when he joins other local celebrities behind the bar for a fundraising event benefiting the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. The Newport Elks Lodge #104 will host “Pouring for a Purpose: Celebrity Bartender Night” on Thursday, Sept. 18, from 4-7 p.m. at […]
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Visiting Nurse Home & Hospice marks 75 years of service
Visiting Nurse Home & Hospice, a cornerstone of public health in Rhode Island, is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. The non-profit, which began with just four nurses in Newport, has grown into a statewide organization with more than 200 employees, providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation and hospice care to thousands of patients annually. The organization’s […]
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Rhode Island coalition to host seventh annual stormwater innovation expo
The Rhode Island Green Infrastructure Coalition will host its seventh annual Stormwater Innovation Expo on Oct. 8, bringing together environmental professionals and community leaders to address climate resilience challenges facing the Ocean State. The day-long event, scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Roger Williams Park Casino, will focus on the theme “Climate […]
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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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Notes: Newport City Council’s meeting tonight has been cancelled
Good morning, Newport! 👋 Today is Wednesday, Sept. 10, the 253rd day of 2025. There are 112 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know Tonight’s Newport City Council meeting has been cancelled and will be rescheduled as soon as possible, according to a notice sent by the city’s communications department at 3:21 p.m. […]
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Aquidneck Island police achieve zero road deaths during Operation Safe Summer
Police departments in Middletown, Newport and Portsmouth achieved their goal of zero roadway fatalities during a coordinated summer traffic safety initiative, officials announced Tuesday. Operation Safe Summer 2025, which ran from July 4 through Sept. 1, resulted in 4,042 traffic stops and 61 arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs across the […]
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San Diego Yacht Club takes early lead despite rocky start at Rolex NYYC Invitational Cup
Defending champion San Diego Yacht Club overcame an early setback to grab the lead after the first day of racing at the ninth Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup on Tuesday. Despite being called over the starting line early in the opening race, the San Diego crew rallied with a 7-1-1 scoreline to accumulate […]
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Newport launches free curbside composting pilot program
The city launched a free curbside food scrap collection pilot program Tuesday in partnership with 11th Hour Racing, Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District and Black Earth Compost. The two-year program runs from Oct. 5, 2025, to Oct. 2, 2027, and offers 1,500 eligible Newport residents free weekly compost collection valued at $149.99 annually, plus a […]
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Just My Opinion: Foulkes, as expected, announces for Governor
Helena Buonanno Foulkes, who came within a whisper of defeating Gov, Dan McKee in the last gubernatorial primary election, today announced she’ll challenge the governor again in the 2026 primary election for governor. Her announcement was no surprise. Foulkes made official what virtually all political observers believed was inevitable and has been made even clearer […]
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Citizens Pell Bridge Run announces 31 local nonprofits as 2025 beneficiaries
Thirty-one local nonprofits will benefit from the 14th annual Citizens Pell Bridge Run when thousands of participants cross the Claiborne Pell Newport Bridge at sunrise Oct. 19. The 4-mile run and walk from Jamestown to Newport marks the only day each year pedestrians are allowed on the bridge. One hundred percent of proceeds will be […]
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Foulkes launches second gubernatorial campaign
Helena Buonanno Foulkes announced her candidacy for the Democratic nomination for governor Monday, setting up a potential rematch with Gov. Dan McKee in the 2026 Democratic primary. The announcement came hours after McKee’s campaign launched a digital advertisement attacking Foulkes’ role during the opioid crisis as president of CVS Pharmacy from 2014 to 2018. Foulkes, […]
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$14.5M Newport waterfront estate sold
A waterfront estate on Wellington Avenue sold for $14.48 million, according to Gustave White Sotheby’s International Realty. The property, known as Harbor Watch, sits on 2.7 acres overlooking Newport Harbor, Fort Adams State Park and the Newport Bridge. The shingle-style main residence contains 5,000 square feet of living space with five bedrooms, five full bathrooms […]
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Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular returns to Roger Williams Park Zoo with trivia edition
Roger Williams Park Zoo will host its Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular: Trivia – 2nd Edition beginning Sept. 25, according to a zoo announcement Tuesday. The event, presented by Citizens, displays thousands of hand-carved pumpkins along a trail with trivia questions covering pop culture, movies, sports and other topics. Answers are carved into the illuminated pumpkins. Zoo members […]
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Kennedy wedding anniversary event returns to historic Newport church
St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church will commemorate the 72nd anniversary of President John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier’s wedding with two presentations of “Return to Camelot” on Friday. The event will be held at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, located at the corner of Spring Street and Memorial Boulevard West. Doors […]
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Notes: Jamestown Arts Center to screen Manhattan Short Film Festival as Rhode Island’s sole venue
Good morning, Newport! 👋 Today is Tuesday, Sept. 9, the 252nd day of 2025. There are 113 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know The Jamestown Arts Center will serve as Rhode Island’s exclusive venue for the 27th annual Manhattan Short Film Festival, screening 10 international finalists from Sept. 26 through Oct. […]
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Rose Island opens doors to public for artist residency showcase
Seven Rhode Island artists working on Rose Island will showcase their creations to the public Saturday as part of the third annual Rose Island Artist Residency program. The artists — Ryan Miech, Joseph Marchesi, Xander Marro, Isabella Uliasz, Welder Vasquez, Madeline Walent and Allison Wilbur — began their six-night residency Monday and will open their […]
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Newport to host third community forum on state’s coastal resilience plan
Newport will serve as the venue for the third community forum dedicated to Rhode Island’s statewide coastal resilience plan 2025, offering residents a chance to help shape the state’s response to rising seas and extreme weather. The forum is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 10, from 5:30-7 p.m. at Newport Library, located at 300 Spring St. […]
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Portsmouth legislator among Rhode Island lawmakers honored for food policy work
Two Rhode Island legislators, including Portsmouth Rep. Michelle McGaw, received recognition Monday for their efforts to strengthen the state’s local food system. The Rhode Island Food Policy Council presented its annual Changemaker awards to Sen. V. Susan Sosnowski and Rep. Michelle McGaw during the organization’s policy retreat at Providence Public Library. Sosnowski, D-South Kingstown, was […]