A day after Newport managed one run on one hit last night, the Gulls offense exploded in front of 2,190 fans for eight runs on 15 hits on Wednesday night at Cardines Field. The Gulls defeated the Sanford Mainers 8-1 and snapped their six-game losing streak, while off the field, the organization raised over $1,800 […]
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Obituary for Bradley P. Barlow: March 16, 1927 – June 28, 2016
Bradley P. Barlow, 89, of Middletown died Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at his home. Bradley was born March 16, 1927 in Weymouth, Massachusetts, the son of the late Earle H. and Sarah (Peckham) Barlow. He was married to the late Emily (Schwarz) Barlow. Bradley graduated from Abington High School Class of 1944. He served as […]
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The 20 Most-Read and Talked-About Stories on What’sUpNewp in June of 2016
June was a busy month of good news, bad news, breaking news and helpful information, here’s what Newport was reading, talking about and most interested in! Thanks to the the 52,300+ people that visited WhatsUpNewp.com more than 120,000 times in June! 20 – Warning: Fake $100 Bill Passed in Downtown Newport This Morning 19 – 8 Businesses You Can […]
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Developing: Crews Respond to Bailey’s Beach for Drifting Boat
The U.S. Coast Guard, Newport Fire Department, Middletown Fire Department, Jamestown Fire Department and several other agencies responded to Bailey’s Beach for a water rescue/search around 3 p.m. on Wednesday. A helicopter from the U.S. Coast Guard and a jet ski from Middletown were among the vehicles searching the area. Authorities responded to Bailey’s Beach for a report […]
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Newport Anglers Win ‘Fishing for a Cause’, Event Raises $200,000 for Schwartz Center
The 6th annual Fishing for A Cause tournament, fundraiser and dinner raised $200,000 to benefit children and families of The Schwartz Center. The annual event featured more than 100 anglers and over 300 guests at the seaside dinner, making it once again the largest annual fundraiser for Meeting Street’s Dartmouth campus. Fishing for a Cause has […]
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Naomi Neville Won’t Seek Re-election on Newport City Council
With the window to declare your candidacy for local offices now closer, we’re finding out who will and won’t run for election/re-election come November. Naomi Neville has announced that she will not seek re-election, she is the only Newport City Council member that will not seek re-election. “It’s been an honor to serve for as […]
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Senator DiPalma: Rhode Islanders Can Be Proud of Children’s Health Improvements
Louis P. DiPalma is the Democratic state senator representing District 12, Little Compton, Middletown, Newport and Tiverton. Melissa Bann, a senior at the University of Rhode Island, is a Senate intern. She is from Oakland, N.J. The overall state of children’s health in Rhode Island has shown marked improvement over the last several years. However, […]
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List of Local Residents That Declared Candidacy For Upcoming Election
Day three of the Declarations of Candidacy window saw a few more file declaration to be candidates for local office on Wednesday. June 27, 28 and 29 were the three dates in 2016 for filing declarations to be candidates in primaries or to be independent candidates in the general election. Candidates for federal office and […]
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Volvo Ocean Race Announces Host Cities and Route for 2017/18 Race
The route the fleet will take for the 13th edition in 2017-18 will, at nearly 45,000 nautical miles, be the longest course ever in the 43-year history of the race. It will be tough, intense and feature almost three times as much Southern Ocean Sailing as the previous editions. It will cross four oceans and take […]
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Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc.’s Local Ticket Office Opens July 5
There’s still time to take advantage of the great local discount for Newport Jazz Festival® tickets. Head to the Newport Visitors Information Center, 23 America’s Cup Avenue, by Monday, July 4, to get the best bang for your buck by purchasing $60 General Admission tickets for concerts at Fort Adams State Park on Saturday, July […]
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Podcast #138: Auctioneer Kevin Bruneau and Michael Smith, Candidate for House of Representatives District 75
Ever wonder what grandma’s old – maybe antique – vase is worth. Or preparing to downsize and trying to determine how to get rid of all that “junk” you’ve accumulated over the years. Is it worth anything? Should you just pull up a dumpster and get rid of it? Kevin Bruneau, owner of Bruneau & […]
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Schedule and Rates for Newport to Providence Ferry Announced
Seastreak has announced their schedule for the Providence to Newport Ferry, service is scheduled to begin on Friday, July 1st. Back on June 25th, What’sUpNewp brought you the news that the Newport to Providence Ferry would return on July 1st. “Experience the majesty of Narragansett Bay on your way to the charming New England enclave of Newport, […]
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City Hand-Delivers Warning to Businesses Regarding Sidewalk Signs
Local businesses throughout Newport were visited by City Of Newport’s Zoning Enforcement office this week and handed a letter that warns and reminds businesses what the rules are regarding signs in the public right of way. “Our office has received numerous complaints regarding the placement of business signs on the sidewalk in the public right […]
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Mike Smith will Challenge Lauren Carson to Represent District 75
Mike Smith has announced that he will run against Representative Lauren Carson for District 75. Smith ran as a Republican against Senate President M. Theresa Paiva Weed (District 13) in the 2014 election. Representative Lauren Carson officially announced her campaign for re-election on Tuesday. In his announcement, Smith said; Michael ‘Mike’ Smith announced his candidacy […]
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Yesterday’s Liquor License Is Being Transferred
It’s been a while since we’ve heard anything from or about Yesterday’s, but it looks as if that’s about to change. Notice has been given that an application has been filed by Yesterday’s Newport Inc., d.b.a. Yesterday’s, to transfer ownership of its Class BV alcoholic beverage license to Washington Square Bistro (Larry Goldstein), for the […]
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Obituary for Robert Raymond Kuiee: June 25, 1932 – June 14, 2016
Robert R. “Sonny” Kuiee, 83, of Newport died Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at Newport Hospital. He was the husband of the late Lydia Esther (Candelario) Kuiee. Born at home on June 26, 1932 in Newport, RI, he was the son of the late Alfred Benjamin and Edith Mildred (Sprague) Kuiee. Sonny served in the United […]
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10 File Declarations of Candidacy for Local Offices on Tuesday
Day two of the Declarations of Candidacy window saw a few more file declaration to be candidates for local office on Tuesday. Day one of the Declarations of Candidacy window saw 16, 12 incumbents and 4 others, file declarations to be candidates in local offices on Monday. June 27, 28 and 29 are the dates […]
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Tyler’s Two Cents: Independence Day in Newport, Do’s & Don’ts
Tyler’s Two Cents: Thoughts from Behind the Bar is a weekly lifestyle column, written by Tyler Bernadyn, that will appear every Tuesday on What’sUpNewp this summer. It’s almost unbelievable that 4th of July weekend is upon us already. Arguably the busiest holiday of the summertime, this party weekend transforms Newport into a bustling […]
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Lorusso’s Cafe to Expand, Will Add Coffee and Lounge Area
Back on May 28, Thames Street’s Stoneacre Pantry owners, Christopher Bender and David Crowell, joined with owner Tony Lorusso of Lorusso’s Newport, to add a Puglia-influenced Italian dinner menu to Lorusso’s current breakfast and lunch selections. Since May, the trio has acquired Wellington Square Liquors and its Class A alcoholic beverage license and now they are looking to expand into Unit of […]
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Representative Lauren Carson Officially Announces Campaign for Re-election
Representative Lauren Carson officially announced she will seek re- election to the House of Representatives. Ms. Carson represents District 75, Newport. Representative Carson first announced that she would run for re-election on Monday with me on The Open Forum on WADK 1540 AM. The official announcement from Representative Carson; Rep. Lauren Carson today announced she […]
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Late-Inning Heroics Stymied as Newport Gulls Fall 8-6 at Cardines Field on Monday Night
Jake Brodt (Santa Clara) powered some energy into the Newport Gulls line-up in an attempt to facilitate another walk-off win at Cardines Field, but the Gulls were unable to fight all the way back, as the Winnipesaukee Muskrats defeated the Gulls 8-6 on Monday night at Cardines Field to extend the Gulls winless streak to five […]
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Adrienne Haylor Throws Her Hat into Newport Public School Committee Race
Newport resident Adrienne Haylor was among the 4 outside candidates to file declarations of candidacy on Monday. “I turned in my declaration of candidacy papers, 8:30 this morning for the Newport Public School Committee. I am a first time candidate. I retired from a 15 year career in education in June 2015, returned to my […]
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Construction to Begin on Cliff Walk on July 5th
Construction will soon begin (again) on the Cliff Walk to repair damage from Hurricane Sandy and to make needed safety improvements. Newport’s most visited attraction was heavily damaged by Superstorm Sandy in October 2012, $5.2 million was spent to restore the Cliff Walk between 2012 to 2014. While the Cliff Walk will remain open during construction, pedestrians will […]
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12 Incumbents and 4 Candidates File Declarations of Candidacy on Monday
Day one of the Declarations of Candidacy window saw 16, 12 incumbents and 4 others, file declarations to be candidates in local offices on Monday. June 27, 28 and 29 are the dates in 2016 for filing declarations to be candidates in primaries or to be independent candidates in the general election. Candidates for federal […]
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Podcast #136: Representative Lauren Carson, City Council Candidate Jamie Bova and More
I turned my focus on this June Monday to the 2016 election calendar and focused on the declaration of candidacy in some of our local and state offices. Representative Lauren Carson called into the program around 12:30pm to announce for the first time that she would be running for re-election in November to continue representing District […]