West Place Animal Sanctuary will open its grounds to the public for its Spring Visitors Weekend on Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31, the season’s first public visitors weekend at the Tiverton sanctuary. The nonprofit farm animal sanctuary invites the community to take 90-minute guided tours of its historic grounds, where visitors can get […]
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Police arrest nine, deploy pepper spray after about 1,200 gather at Sachuest Beach
Police arrested nine people and deployed pepper spray Tuesday afternoon after a gathering of approximately 1,200 high school-aged individuals at Sachuest (Second) Beach turned disorderly, the Middletown Police Department said. A Newport police officer assisting with the response was struck by a vehicle in the parking lot during the dispersal and was transported to Newport […]
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Champlin Foundation awards more than $1.25 million to Newport County nonprofits in spring grants cycle
The Champlin Foundation announced Tuesday that 10 nonprofits across Newport County will share more than $1.25 million in its 2026 Cycle 1 grants, part of a broader $12,192,398 in awards distributed to 103 Rhode Island organizations operating in 28 cities and towns. The Cranston-based foundation funds capital projects for Rhode Island nonprofits and has awarded […]
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Rhody Regatta registration and fundraising off to strong start ahead of May 30 race
The fourth annual Rhody Regatta, set for Saturday, May 30, is off to an impressive start in both registration and fundraising for its beneficiary, Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island. The single 18-mile course circumnavigates Conanicut Island and offers a mix of open-water sailing and tactical shoreline strategy. Early registrations include some notable entries: Wendy […]
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What Sold: A look at 24 recent residential property trades in Newport County (May 11 – 15)
Recent sales across Newport County continue to show a market that is active, competitive, and very much influenced by the seasonality that makes our area unique. This Spring we’ve seen a lot of up’s and down’s but with 24 homes trading last week, it’s safe to say the the lulls are firmly behind us. From […]
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Emily Conklin launches campaign for Newport City Council Ward 2 seat
Emily Conklin, a science communication specialist and chair of Newport’s Energy and Environment Commission, announced Monday she is running for the Ward 2 seat on the Newport City Council. Conklin, a six-year resident of Ward 2, said her campaign will center on affordability, resilient infrastructure, climate readiness and government transparency. “I have seen far too […]
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Secretary of State Amore hopeful state Archives Building is on the November ballot
A bond issue that will likely be on the November ballot is a $45 million state archive building – a history center that would house many of the state’s important documents. Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore, a former civics teacher, has been a strong advocate for an archive building since coming into office more […]
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Salve Regina University awards 525 bachelor’s degrees at 76th commencement
Salve Regina University conferred 525 bachelor’s degrees on the Class of 2026 during its 76th commencement Sunday, sending graduates off with a charge to lead with mercy and meet a difficult moment with courage. The ceremony, held on the university’s oceanside campus, featured remarks from broadcast journalist and author Ray Suarez, Salve President Kelli J. […]
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Newport police investigating bomb threat at hospital as ‘swatting’ call
Newport Hospital was the target of an apparent “swatting” call Sunday morning when someone phoned in a false bomb threat, prompting a sweep by police and a Rhode Island State Police bomb detection K-9 unit, authorities said. The Newport Police Department responded to the reported threat at 7:02 a.m. on May 17, according to a […]
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Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival returns to Bowen’s Wharf this weekend for 10th year
The 10th annual Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival returns to Bowen’s Wharf this weekend, bringing local oyster growers, restaurant vendors, signature beverage sponsors and live music to the downtown waterfront to kick off the summer season. The free-admission, rain-or-shine festival runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on both Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May […]
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“Jaws” returns to The JPT for annual summer parties starting May 29
Amity Island is coming back to Washington Square. The Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center will once again kick off summer with its annual “Jaws” party on Friday, May 29, before returning the Steven Spielberg classic to the big screen for three more screenings in July. The annual celebration of the 1975 blockbuster, presented in […]
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Tickets on sale for 30th annual Newport Flower Show at Rosecliff
Tickets are on sale now for the 30th annual Newport Flower Show, set for June 19-21 at Rosecliff. This year’s theme, “Pearls of Newport,” takes its name from the traditional 30th anniversary gemstone and is meant to evoke both the elegance of Newport’s Gilded Age and the city’s coastal and maritime identity. “The Flower Show […]
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Jamestown Newport Ferry returns Saturday for 2026 season
The Jamestown Newport Ferry will launch its 2026 season on Saturday, May 16, kicking off the summer with its popular Hop-On Hop-Off service across Narragansett Bay. The opening coincides with the Oyster & Chowder Festival at Bowen’s Wharf on May 16 and 17. Hop-On Hop-Off service will operate daily through Oct. 12, with stops at […]
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What Sold: A look at 16 homes that changed hands last week in Newport County (May 4-8)
There’s been a lot of conversation this spring about the market feeling softer or inconsistent than originally anticipated. One week feels busy, the next feels quiet, and consumers are trying to make sense of the ups and downs. From my perspective, much of that “stagnant” feeling comes down to one simple reality…there just are not […]
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Bike to work day rolls into Newport on Friday
Commuters are invited to leave the car at home this Friday as Bike Newport and RIPTA Commuter Resources host the annual Bike to Work Day, part of May is Bike Month on Aquidneck Island. From 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Friday, May 15, organizers will greet bike commuters in front of Newport City Hall […]
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Portsmouth boys lacrosse holds off Middletown 10-3 at Gaudet Field
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. — Portsmouth boys lacrosse leaned on a dominant performance at the faceoff X and a six-goal night from Rafe Dionne to roll past Middletown 10-3 at Gaudet Field on Friday. Dionne, a junior attackman, scored six times to lead all scorers. Senior attackman Ted Gersen added three goals, and senior midfielder Luke Brandariz […]
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Newport Classical Music Festival returns July 2-19 with 30 concerts across 11 venues
The Newport Classical Music Festival will present 30 concerts across 11 venues from July 2 through 19, the organization announced Thursday, marking its 57th year showcasing classical music in some of Newport County’s most iconic settings. Performances will take place at The Breakers, The Elms, Castle Hill Inn, Blithewold Mansion, Rosecliff Mansion, Redwood Library and […]
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On the Market: A look at 22 homes hosting Open Houses this weekend (May 9-10)
Mother’s Day weekend is upon us and in two short weeks, Memorial Day Weekend… With many families spending Sunday together, we’re seeing a much lighter open house schedule overall and a heavier concentration of activity pushed into Saturday. Across Newport County, there are only 22 addresses hosting public showings this weekend, noticeably lower than what […]
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What Sold: A look at 23 homes that traded hands last week in Newport County (April 27 – May 1)
We saw 23 sales across Newport County last week. At the top, 29 Prairie Avenue at Eastbourne Lodge in the Kay/Catherine/Rhode Island neighborhood closed at $2,750,000, while on the other end, a manufactured home in Tiverton sold for $180,000. That kind of spread shows just how broad the market is right now, with activity happening […]
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Kids Count: Newport among leaders in child poverty in Rhode Island
The disparities between the haves and have nots among Rhode Island’s youth impacts everything from education to safety to mental health and economic opportunity. It’s all contained in the annual Kids Count Factbook being released this morning at the annual Kids Count event. Among the major changes is that Newport has been added to a […]
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Aquidneck Island National Police Parade marches through Middletown and Newport for 41st year
Police departments, honor guards, bands and community organizations marched two miles from Middletown into Newport on Sunday for the 41st Aquidneck Island National Police Parade. The procession stepped off at 11:50 a.m. in front of the Hampton Inn and Suites at 317 West Main Road in Middletown, heading south on West Main Road and continuing […]
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41st Aquidneck Island National Police Parade steps off Sunday in Middletown and Newport
The 41st Aquidneck Island National Police Parade is set to step off Sunday, with participants marching two miles from Middletown into Newport in honor of law enforcement. The parade begins at 11:50 a.m. in front of the Hampton Inn and Suites at 317 West Main Road in Middletown. Marchers will head south on West Main […]
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Zhang’s walk-off single lifts Middletown past Portsmouth 12-11 in seven-inning thriller
MIDDLETOWN, RI — Junyi Zhang lined a walk-off single in the bottom of the seventh inning Friday to cap a back-and-forth thriller and lift the Middletown Varsity Islanders to a 12-11 win over Portsmouth at Gaudet. Middletown jumped ahead 2-0 in the first and stretched the lead to 5-1 with a three-run third. Portsmouth answered […]
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Newport community gives back to longtime advocates with new roof for Jimmy and Barbara Winters
Jimmy and Barbara Winters, founders of the Newport Housing Hotline, are being recognized for more than 45 years of helping others with a brand-new roof for their Newport home, courtesy of a community partnership that came together on Thursday. Middletown-based A1 Roofing & Construction led the project alongside the Newport County Board of Realtors Charities […]
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The Vanderbilt opens Roof Deck for the season today
The Vanderbilt, Auberge Collection officially opens its Roof Deck for the season today, returning one of the city’s popular sunset spots to the rotation just in time for the first weekend of May. Overlooking Newport Harbor and the Claiborne Pell Bridge, the Roof Deck offers wraparound views, handcrafted cocktails and a seasonal menu. It will […]