For three United States yacht clubs, the figurative road to the sixth edition of the Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup was significantly more challenging than the literal one. While the 17 foreign yacht clubs that will travel to Newport from far-flung ports of call were selected via resume, the American teams were required […]
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Aarhus confirmed as Host City for the 2021/2022 edition of The Ocean Race
Race Update from The Ocean Race The Ocean Race will come to Aarhus, Denmark during the spring of 2022, following a popular ‘Fly-By’ of the city during the final leg of the 2017-18 edition of the Race.The success of the Fly-By, where the fleet raced into the inner harbour of Aarhus port and around a […]
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U.S. Naval War College holds 18th Regional Alumni Symposium in Buenos Aires, Argentina
This story originally appeared on www.usnwc.edu, see the original story and read more from the Naval War College here. BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA — U.S. Naval War College (NWC) held its 18th Regional Alumni Symposium (RAS) in Buenos Aires, August 26-29, 2019. The event was co-hosted by the Argentine Navy and explored a wide range of […]
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Portsmouth Police cracking down on those who fail to stop at crosswalks for pedestrians
The Portsmouth Police Department announced on Facebook this morning that during a 4 hour period this morning and yesterday morning, they have issued numerous traffic citations for failure to stop at a crosswalk for a pedestrian. The Portsmouth Police say they utilized police officers wearing civilian clothes to enter the crosswalk on Turnpike Avenue, near […]
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Video: August 28th Newport City Council Meeting
Newport City Council met for just about two hours last night (video of the meeting). Food Trucks pretty much ruled the night and took up the most time during the meeting. New amendments were introduced by Councilor McCalla last night so we’re still trying to understand them all (and get copies of them), but pretty […]
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Boston Globe: “$400,000 for a liquor license? That’s the cost of doing business in Newport”
Dan McGowan from The Boston Globe has a story out today on the liquor license saga currently underway in the City of Newport. “How’s this for sticker shock? The cost of a liquor license in Newport has swelled past $400,000,” McGowan wrote in his daily newsletter, Rhode Map. “With two new hotels going up, there’s a […]
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Conley, Euer lead senators in opposing RIDOT plans to defund bicycle, pedestrian projects
Concerned with efforts by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation to take money away from bicycle and pedestrian projects, Senators William J. Conley Jr. (D-Dist. 18, East Providence, Pawtucket) and Dawn Euer (D-Dist. 13, Newport, Jamestown) have penned a letter to the State Planning Council stating their opposition to the plan. The bipartisan letter is […]
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Secretary of Defense Esper tells U.S. Naval War College students his focus is great-power competition
This story originally appeared on www.usnwc.edu, see the original story and read more from the Naval War College here. Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper spoke to students and faculty of the U.S. Naval War College on Aug. 27, his first address at a military academic institution since taking office July 23. Esper told his […]
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RIDOH closes three Newport beaches to swimming due to high bacteria levels
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing Gooseberry, Hazards and Fort Adams Beaches in Newport for swimming because of high bacteria levels. RIDOH recommends re-opening Surfer’s End Beach at Sachuest Beach in Middletown because bacteria have returned to acceptable levels. 2019 Beach Season Closures BeachCity/TownClosed OnRe-OpenedNumber of Days Closed2019 Statewide (for bacteria) Third BeachMiddletown5/29/20195/31/20192Barrington […]
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DEM: Expect high surf over the next few days
The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) issued a press release this morning advising the public to use caution along shoreline areas today and over the next few days because of high surf generated by a tropical storm in the western Atlantic Ocean. DEM reminds the public of the preventable tragedy that occurred in October, when […]
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Wedding Inspiration: Guest Book Ideas
Weddings should always reflect your personalities as a couple, so every detail counts when you’re gathering items for décor! One item that will last you a lifetime is your guest book. This gives your guests time to write a love note that you can revisit over and over again. We caught up with our friends […]
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State reimburses Potter League for gas outage assistance and expenses
The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA), on the authorization of Governor Gina Raimondo, announced today that they have presented a check to the Potter League for Animals for “going above and beyond the call of duty during the Newport Gas Outage last January”. The Middletown-based animal shelter took in 100 pets, stayed open around […]
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Rep. Tanzi urging rejection of plan to shift state resources away from bike, pedestrian projects
Representative Teresa Tanzi (D-Dist. 34, South Kingstown, Narragansett) is urging the State Planning Council to reject a proposed amendment to the state’s 10-year transportation spending plans that would slash funding for bicycle and pedestrian traffic improvements. The council is scheduled to vote on the change, known as Amendment #19, at its meeting Thursday morning. “Rhode Islanders have […]
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Realtor.Com: Home buyers gear up for potential 2020 recession
SOURCE realtor.com An increasing number of home buyers expect a U.S. recession in the next three years, according to new survey data released today from realtor.com®, the Home of Home Search℠. Although they remain optimistic that it will be milder than the Great Recession, more than half of current home shoppers expect to put their home search […]
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Potter League for Animals will receive four dogs from Kabul, Afghanistan this week
The Potter League for Animals announced today that they will be receiving four dogs who were rescued from the streets of Kabul, Afghanistan in partnership with Nowzad, Afghanistan’s first animal shelter and rescue resource center, on Thursday, August 29th. The Nowzad Charity was founded in 2007 by Sgt. Pen Farthing with a mission to reunite […]
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Best-selling author, venture capitalist to keynote Salve Regina University’s Convocation Ceremony on September 3rd
Students who pursue an academic experience that includes a healthy dose of liberal arts studies are preparing themselves to take the most important tech jobs of tomorrow, argues best-selling author and venture capitalist Scott Hartley, who will present the keynote at Salve Regina University’s Convocation ceremony on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Scott Hartley The annual Convocation […]
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RIPTA to offer express bus service between Providence, Fall River, and Newport
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is making it easier (and faster) to commute between Newport, Fall River, and Providence. As part of their Fall Service Changes that were announced on Monday, RIPTA will add a new express service, Route 24X, that will connect RIPTA to the Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (SRTA) at the […]
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Social Enterprise Greenhouse seeks Social Entrepreneurs for its 2020 Food Accelerator Program
Social Enterprise Greenhouse (SEG) is accepting applications for its 2020 Food Accelerator program. Motivated and coachable social entrepreneurs who have a feasible food venture and a desire to build a “do well, do good” business with high social impact are encouraged to apply. Applications are due on October 1, 2019. The Food Accelerator program begins […]
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Poll: Do you think that the City should consider a moratorium on new building projects?
A petition circling around asks the Newport Planning Board and Newport City Council to institute a zoning “moratorium on special use permits and regulatory variance for commercial properties in Newport, RI effective immediately – until better able to gauge the effects of the already-approved hotel builds on the infrastructure of the city”. Do you think […]
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Photos: Dozens of residents rally at City Hall against new building projects
Dozens of residents rallied in front of Newport City Hall prior to and during last night’s Zoning Board Meeting. Their ask? A “Pause For Newport…a Five year Moratorium against new building projects”. Along with the rally, the group has a petition on change.org – HIT PAUSE: PRESERVE our CITY BY THE SEA with a ZONING […]
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Newport, Jamestown, Portsmouth, and Little Compton nonprofits win $53,000 for community gardens and community spaces
The Rhode Island Foundation announced today that they have awarded more than $53,000 in grants to fund six neighborhood-based projects in Newport County. The work ranges from supporting community gardens in Jamestown and Newport to enhancing community spaces in Little Compton and Newport. “Our grants will create places to gather, make friendships and launch new collaborations that […]
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Newport Firsts – 1769: First overt act of defiance in the original thirteen British North American colonies against Great Britain
The following content was contributed by Brian Stinson, Author of Newport Firsts: A Hundred Claims to Fame. This past July 19th marked the 250th anniversary of the first overt act of defiance in the original thirteen British North American colonies against Great Britain. This accurate claim and predates the burning of the Gaspee in Narragansett […]
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Newport County Youth Chorus offering free after-school programs to Elementary and Middle School students
The Newport County Youth Chorus is welcoming new singers to join them for their third season. It is free to participate and no audition is necessary — just a love of singing! The Middle School Ensemble (treble/unchanged voices in grades 5 – 8) meets on Wednesdays from 3:15 – 4:45 pm at St. Mary’s Church […]
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53 swimmers participate in Swim To Skim, raise over $4k for Clean Ocean Access
Content via Clean Ocean Access, Photo by Jason Evans On what felt like the first sign of fall, over 50 swimmers from five states took to the water to advance the mission of Clean Ocean Access on August 25, 2019 by swimming from Perrotti Park to King Park Swim Area. The event has a focus […]
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St. Francis grinds out win in Grandmasters Team Race
St. Francis Yacht Club team captain Jon Andron always sets modest goals for the New York Yacht Club Grandmasters Team Race. A good regatta, he says, is one where he and his teammates enjoy the company of fellow sailors from around the country and overseas, finish the event with a desire to return, and make […]