Newport Police are urging drivers to plan ahead this weekend as the Newport Kite Festival returns to Brenton Point State Park for its 40th anniversary, with an estimated 20,000 attendees expected over two days. Detours will be in place on Ocean Avenue at Harrison Avenue from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 11. Officers […]
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At Jo’s American Bistro, it’s the people who continue to define the experience
Restaurants inevitably evolve. Owners retire, chefs come and go, menus change, and dining trends shift with the times. In a community like Newport, where people form deep connections with local businesses, change can sometimes be met with hesitation. That’s understandable. Many of us have celebrated birthdays, anniversaries, and life’s milestones around the same tables for […]
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Team Italy returns to Newport Polo this Saturday for its 14th appearance in the International Series
Team Italy returns to Newport Polo this Saturday, July 11, for its 14th appearance in the Newport International Polo Series, bringing with it a weekend of Italian-themed events and one of the summer season’s most anticipated international matchups. The visit follows last year’s USA vs. Italy match, which drew the largest crowd in the series’ […]
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Sakonnet Vineyard fills July with free live music, yoga, and a murder mystery
Sakonnet Vineyard has a packed July calendar of free live music, fitness classes, and a murder mystery evening at its 169-acre Little Compton property. Local and regional musicians perform Thursday evenings from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 1 to 4 p.m. The remaining July music lineup is: Saturday, July 12: […]
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Providence indie favorites Lazy Trail headline NIMFest 2026 this Sunday at King Park
Lazy Trail, a Providence-based indie rock and bedroom pop project, will headline the opening concert of NIMFest 2026 this Sunday, July 12, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the King Park Gazebo, 125 Wellington Ave. Providence singer-songwriter Hey Rel opens the afternoon. Admission is free. Lazy Trail is the project of songwriter Emma Willer, whose […]
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Firehouse Theater brings standup comedy to Newport this month with two shows
Newport’s Firehouse Theater is adding standup comedy to its July lineup, welcoming two comics to the stage this month before its regular weekend shows from The Bit Players. On Sunday, July 12, Boston-based comedian Andrew Mayer brings his new one-man show, Have Fun, Be Yourself, to the Firehouse ahead of a run at the prestigious […]
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Qualifying heats up as Cerity Partners Hall of Fame Open opens in Newport
NEWPORT, R.I. — Grass-court tennis returned to the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Sunday as qualifying began at the Cerity Partners Hall of Fame Open, presented by the MARGARET Fund, kicking off Newport’s favorite summer tradition with fans buzzing around the historic grounds. New England’s only professional tennis tournament runs through July 12, coinciding […]
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Ocean State Waves stun Newport Gulls with three-run ninth on Independence Day weekend
The Newport Gulls celebrated America’s semiquincentennial Friday night at Cardines Field, but the Ocean State Waves spoiled the party with a three-run ninth inning to hand the Gulls a 4-3 loss before a crowd of 2,311. The Waves grabbed an early lead in the first, when Max Farrell singled through the left side to score […]
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Wellington Resort listed for sale
The Wellington Resort, a landmark waterfront hospitality property at the intersection of Thames Street and Wellington Avenue, has been listed for sale by David Huberman and Mike Sweeney of Gustave White Sotheby’s International Realty. Occupying 5.27 acres in the heart of the waterfront district, the property offers panoramic views of Newport Harbor, Goat Island, the […]
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Three storylines that will define Rhode Island’s housing market this summer
Every week, I have conversations with buyers, sellers, investors, lenders, attorneys, and fellow brokers across Rhode Island. While no one has a crystal ball, a few themes continue to surface that I believe will define our housing market this summer.Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C. alongside fellow members of […]
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Rogers High School student redesigns Fort Adams ‘Tunnel Rat,’ creates youth scavenger hunt
The Fort Adams Trust has launched a newly designed youth scavenger hunt booklet created in partnership with Rogers High School Career and Technical Center’s Advertising, Design & New Media program. Charlie Johnson, a ninth-grade student at Rogers and a participant in the Newport Area Career and Technical Center, led the redesign of the Fort Adams […]
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Winners crowned at 24th Clagett Regatta and 2026 U.S. Para Sailing Championships
Twenty-five sailors have completed three days of racing at the 24th C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta and 2026 U.S. Para Sailing Championships, capping five days on the water in Newport that began with a two-day coaching clinic. The 13 sailors in the 2.4mR class and six boats in the Martin 16 class […]
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Golfers brave the elements to raise funds for Newport Mental Health
Despite a few passing showers, golfers teed off for the annual Drive for Mental Health Charity Golf Tournament, presented by Horan Building Company, raising funds to support behavioral health and substance use services in Newport County. Held at The Aquidneck Club on June 22, the tournament benefited Newport Mental Health’s Annual Fund. Players embraced the […]
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Newport Restoration Foundation’s colonial homes named an Irreplaceable America site
The Newport Restoration Foundation has been named to Irreplaceable America, a new list from the World Monuments Fund recognizing 10 historic places across the United States whose preservation is deemed essential to the nation’s history as it approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The recognition honors the foundation’s portfolio of colonial homes, […]
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The Samuel Durfee House offered for sale after nearly three decades of stewardship
One of Newport’s historic inns and a Doris Duke Historic Preservation Award-winning property is entering a new chapter. After more than 28 years of stewardship, the Samuel Durfee House, a storied hospitality property in Newport’s Yachting Village, is for sale. The offering includes three distinct buildings at 352 Spring Street and 9 Bowery Court, representing […]
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‘The Voice’ standout Madison Curbelo to open NIMFest 2026 at King Park Gazebo
The New England Music Organization will open the 2026 Newport Independent Music Festival, or NIMFest, with “The Voice” standout Madison Curbelo, performing with special guest Atticus Allen on Sunday, July 5, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the King Park Gazebo, 125 Wellington Ave. The free, family-friendly series returns for the summer, bringing local and […]
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What Sold: A look at recent sales across Newport County (June 22 – 26)
Twenty properties changed hands across Newport County last week, continuing what has been the start to a steady summer market. While activity may quiet down a bit over the Fourth of July weekend (especially with the holiday falling on a Saturday and people focused on fireworks, food, and festivities instead), this is often a natural […]
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On This Day In Newport History – June 28, 1969: Newport Bridge opens for first time
The Claiborne Pell Bridge, commonly known as the Newport Bridge, opened on this day in 1969. The main span of the Newport Bridge is 488 metres (1,601 ft), ranking it number 87 among the longest suspension bridges in the world, and making it the longest suspension bridge in New England. The bridge was constructed from […]
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RIDOH recommends reopening swimming areas at Hazards and Gooseberry beaches in Newport
The Rhode Island Department of Health is recommending that the swimming areas at Hazards and Gooseberry beaches in Newport reopen after bacteria counts returned to safe levels. The recommendation comes days after the department advised closing the swimming areas at both beaches, along with several others in Jamestown and Tiverton, because of high bacteria counts. […]
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On the Market: A look at every Open House hosting in Newport County (June 27-28)
As visitors return for weddings, vacations, weekends on the water, and everything that makes this part of Rhode Island so special, many also begin to imagine what it would be like to call this place home. That seasonal influx consistently brings new buyers into the market, and while inventory remains relatively limited, we’re beginning to […]
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For actor Alex LeBlanc, a summer of ‘Grease’ and ‘Titanic’ at Theatre by the Sea
Alex LeBlanc is excited to spend a chunk of his summer at Theatre by the Sea. The 24-year-old East Greenwich actor is appearing both in “Grease” and “Titanic.” “This is my first time (at Theatre by the Sea) as an adult,” said LeBlanc in our recent interview. “I did ‘Mary Poppins’ here in 2014. I […]
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Potter League launches ‘Stars, Stripes & Second Chances’ adoption event as shelter reaches capacity
With its Animal Care & Adoption Center at capacity, the Potter League for Animals has launched its “Stars, Stripes & Second Chances” adoption event, offering 50% off adoption fees for all adult dogs and cats from June 26 through July 2. The discount applies to all adult dogs and cats 6 months and older. The […]
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Sakonnet Vineyard announces summer fitness series pairing workouts with wine
Sakonnet Vineyard has announced its summer fitness lineup, featuring weekly workouts paired with a post-class glass of wine at the Little Compton winery, located at 162 West Main Road. The vineyard has partnered with RAD Fit Studios in Tiverton to host a weekly one-hour sculpt class in the barn on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. in […]
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Nine candidates enter Newport City Council at-large race as filing period closes
The filing period for Newport’s fall municipal elections closed Wednesday with nine candidates entered in the race for at-large seats on the Newport City Council, including Mayor Charles Holder, who is seeking re-election. Holder, who serves as council chair and mayor, which is chosen by all seven members of the council from among the four […]
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newportFILM Outdoors returns June 25 with a summer of documentaries and filmmaker conversations
newportFILM Outdoors returns Thursday, June 25, launching a 10-week summer series of open-air documentary screenings at iconic locations across Newport, with a lineup spanning surfing, sailing, soccer, space exploration, music and poetry. The season opens on the Great Friends Meeting House Lawn with the fan favorite “Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World.” […]