A young women attempted to use a fake $100 bill to pay for her coffee at Mokka Coffeehouse earlier this morning. Around 8:30 a.m., a women walked into Mokka Coffeehouse and ordered a coffee, she first tried to use a credit card that was denied and then handed the clerk a $100 bill. Upon careful […]
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Best Things To Do In and Around Newport This Weekend: June 24 – 26
Discover the best activities, events and things to do in and around Newport this weekend! Friday, June 24 All Day – Newport Flower Show All Day – C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta All Day – Bacardi Newport Sailing Week 10:30am – 5pm – Newport Flower Show at Rosecliff 6pm – 10:30pm – “An Evening of Revelry” […]
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Jack Napolitano, Newport Mayor’s Husband, Has Died
Mayor Jeanne-Marie Napolitano’s husband, Jack Napalitano, died on Thursday afternoon after a short bout with cancer. Mayor Napolitano came to Newport in 1968 to marry her husband, Jack, a life-long resident of Newport. They have four children, three sons and a daughter, who are graduates of the Newport School System. They also have 4 grandchildren. Jack […]
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Look Who’s Talking About Newport: June 24, 2016
This is a daily look at where and why Newport is being mentioned locally and around the globe over the last 24 hours or so, for the latest news from What’sUpNewp, check out All The News. This story will be updated throughout the day to include new mentions and news Providence Journal – RI fundraisers for the week […]
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Jamie Bova Announces Campaign for Newport City Council At-Large
Ms. Jamie Bova announced her campaign for Newport City Councilor At-Large today. Bova joins former Mayor Harry Winthrop as the outside candidates that will run against current Newport City Councilor’s John Florez, Jeanne-Marie Napolitano, and Naomi Neville for the four Newport City Councilor At-Large positions. Marco Camacho, Kate Leonard and Lynne Ceglie have each announced […]
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Obituary for Daniel Harrington: October 2, 1968 – June 10, 2016
Daniel Harrington of Newport RI and Larchmont NY passed away peacefully on June 10 2016. He was the son of the late James J Harrington and Kathleen G Harrington. He is survived by his brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. Dan will be missed by all his Family and the friends he met throughout his life
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Obituary for Mary Victoria (Blight) Clearo Gray: July 16, 1954 – June 21, 2016
Mary Victoria (Blight) Clearo Gray, 61, of Portsmouth passed away with her son at her side on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on July 16, 1954 in Key West, FL, she was the daughter of Dorothy (Carter) Blight of Portsmouth, RI and the late Richard Blight and stepdaughter of […]
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2016 Newport Bermuda Race Day 6: Challenge and Variety
The Newport Bermuda Race has long been well known for the variety of the challenges it throws at sailors. Sometimes there are calms, at other times storms, often there’s overcast, and occasionally there is the distraction of a stunningly beautiful night. This year, a full moon rose over the fleet with such brilliance that one […]
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The 14th Clagett gets underway for sailors on Narragansett Bay
Twenty two sailors from Canada, the US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, along with US sailors from Florida, Rhode Island, New Jersey and Connecticut took to the water off Newport for the clinic day at 14th C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta. Working with Clagett Head Coach Betsy Alison (Newport, RI), coaches Nancy Haberland […]
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Easton’s Beach Reopens For Swimming, Spouting Rock Beach and Mackeral Cove Beach Remain Closed
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) announced on Wednesday that they have recommended the closure of Spouting Rock Beach in Newport; Easton’s Beach in Newport; and Mackeral Cove Beach in Jamestown for swimming because of high bacteria counts. Easton’s Beach reopened for swimming on Thursday afternoon, while RIDOH will keep Spouting Rock Beach and […]
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7 Best Boating Apps
Windlass Creative recently created the following content regarding the “7 Best Boating Apps” for our advertising partners at D.F. Dwyer Insurance Agency. We thought the content was useful, helpful and well… something you should all know, so enjoy! For more great information, advice and helpful resources, visit www.dfdwyer.com/resources.html. 7 Best Boating Apps Today your smart phone or tablet […]
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Podcast #134: Conversation with Alyssa Bottone, Organizer of TEDxNewport
In case you somehow missed the news earlier today, TEDx is coming to Newport! Today on The Open Forum on WADK, Alyssa Bottone, organizer of TEDxNewport, joined me to tell us all about the event, what to expect, how people can get involved, what inspired her to bring it to Newport and more. At the TEDxNewport […]
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International Tennis Hall of Fame Partners with ITF in Commitment to Contribute to Development Program
In today’s Annual General Meeting of the International Tennis Federation in Zagreb, Croatia, it was announced that the International Tennis Hall of Fame has committed to making a significant annual financial contribution to the Development Program. The program is jointly funded by ITF, Grand Slam Development Fund, and now, the International Tennis Hall of Fame, […]
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Marc Allen Fine Clothiers’ Window Display Wins 1st Place at Newport Flower Show
Marc Allen Fine Clothiers, with locations in Providence and Newport, Rhode Island was named the best ‘Retail Window Display’ among local businesses for its artful and elegant design during the 21st annual Newport Flower Show. The winning display, located at 142 Bellevue Avenue, features samples of Marc Allen’s bespoke, made-to-measure and ready-to-wear wear clothing, surrounding […]
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Unresponsive Newport Resident Found on Clinton Avenue on Wednesday, Newport Police Investigating
The Newport Fire Department responded to Clinton Avenue on Wednesday for an unresponsive male. The 30 year old Newport resident was transported to Newport Hospital and then was transported to Rhode Island Hospital. This incident is under investigation by the Newport Police Criminal Investigation Division to determine how he sustained his injuries. If anyone has any […]
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Newport Police Department to Participate in “Operation Dry Water” This Weekend
Members of the Newport Police Department’s Special Response Team will partner with the United States Coast Guard this coming weekend to assist with “Operation Dry Water”, a national boating under the influence awareness and enforcement campaign. “Alcohol use is the leading contributing factor in recreational boater deaths, we hope all boaters use good judgement and […]
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Alyce Wright Named 2016 Realtor Of The Year by Newport County Board of Realtors
Alyce Wright, Sales Associate at Lila Delman Real Estate, International has been named the 2016 Realtor of the year by the Newport County Board of Realtors. The announcement was made during the Newport County Board of Realtors’ (NCBR) June Membership meeting, held at The Green Valley Club in Middletown. Alyce has served as NCBR Treasurer […]
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Who Is TED and Why is He Coming to Newport?
TED is magnetic, informative and well spoken. His mission statement revolves around technology, entertainment and design. Lucky for us, Alyssa Bottone, a Newport resident, has invited him to visit and he has graciously accepted her invitation. Coming this November, Newport will be hosting it’s first ever TEDx event – taking place at the Firehouse Theatre. […]
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Several Former Newport Yachting Center Events Find a New Home in Downtown Providence
Waterfront Productions, LLC/Rhode Island Waterfront Events and the City of Providence announced on Wednesday the formation of The Providence Event Series presented by Rob Levine & Associates, The Heavy Hitter®. The concert and festival series will take place in the heart of downtown Providence’s Kennedy Plaza at the ALEX AND ANI City Center in late […]
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2016 Newport Bermuda Race Day 5: Fleet’s in, ‘Warrior One’ leads
Based on Wednesday’s provisional results, Warrior Won, the Xp44 skippered by Christopher Sheehan out of Larchmont YC has emerged as the St David’s Lighthouse winner for the 50th Thrash to the Onion Patch, the 2016 Newport Bermuda Race. She finished Tuesday morning at 10:10:25and her corrected time was 70:40:03. The St. David’s Light House Trophy goes to the corrected […]
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Look Who’s Talking About Newport: June 23, 2016
This is a daily look at where and why Newport is being mentioned locally and around the globe over the last 24 hours or so, for the latest news from What’sUpNewp, check out All The News. This story will be updated throughout the day to include new mentions and news Providence Journal – Check it Out: 8 great […]
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Obituary for Beverly A. Maitland: May 28, 1932 – June 21, 2016
Beverly A. Maitland, 84, of Newport died Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at Heatherwood Nursing and Subacute Center in Newport, RI. Mrs. Maitland was born May 28, 1932 in Bridgeport, CT. She is the daughter of the late Maurice and the late Gwendolyn (James) Welch. She was married to the Late Francis Willis Maitland. She is survived […]
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Obituary for Anthony J. Leander: April 25, 1930 – June 17, 2016
Anthony J. Leander, 86, formerly of Grafton St, Newport, died Friday, June 17, 2016 at Heatherwood Nursing and Subacute Center. Anthony was born April 25, 1930 in Newport, RI, he was the son of the late Antone J. and Kathleen (Murray) Leander. Anthony worked for many years at the Coca-Cola Bottling plant in Newport. After […]
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Newport Gulls Fall to Upper Valley Nighthawks on Wednesday Night
Newport Overwhelmed by Nighthawks Power, fall 13-4 Three Nighthawks combined to go 9-for-12 with nine RBI The Newport Gulls struggled to find some much-needed base hits as the Upper Valley Nighthawks powered their way to a 13-4 win over the Gulls on Wednesday night at Cardines Field. The Gulls (7-5) recorded four runs on seven […]
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Military and Civilian Alike, Team Navy Takes on the 40th Save The Bay Swim
Every year since 1970, swimmers from across the region, and country, gather in Newport to partake in Save The Bay’s iconic 1.7-mile swim to Jamestown. While some travel far, some are already home at the starting line. This team of swimmers is the Navy Newport Swim Team. The Navy Newport Swim Team has been doing […]