Newport Restaurant Group has donated $81,314 to seven local nonprofits through its annual gift card donation program, surpassing last year’s total and bringing the program’s cumulative giving to more than $366,000 since its launch in 2019. Through the program, $2 from every gift card purchase is directed to area nonprofits fighting food insecurity. The 2025 […]
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National Sailing Hall of Fame announces Class of 2026, to be inducted in Newport this fall
The National Sailing Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2026, a group of six sailors whose careers span Olympic podiums, record-setting ocean passages and pioneering roles for women in the sport. Induction festivities will take place over two days in Newport. A welcome cocktail party is set for the evening of Tuesday, October […]
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NOSOLO Giveback Foundation brings ‘Off to the Races’ Derby back to Newport on May 2
The NOSOLO Giveback Foundation will mark five years of mental health advocacy with a night at the races. The Middletown-based nonprofit, a registered 501(c)(3), will host Off to the Races: NOSOLO Foundation Derby on Saturday, May 2, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Salve Regina University’s Young Building. The Kentucky Derby-themed event features a live […]
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The High Kings bring Rocky Road Tour to The JPT in July
Ireland’s leading folk group, The High Kings, are coming to Newport this summer as part of their Rocky Road Tour 2026. Spectacle Live will present the concert at The JPT Film & Event Center on Thursday, July 16, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 3, at 10 a.m. and are available at […]
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Newport International Boat Show sets dates for 55th annual event this September
The Newport International Boat Show will mark its 55th year this fall, with organizers announcing the event will take place September 17-20, 2026, at the Newport Yachting Center in downtown Newport. “We are so excited to announce the dates for our 55th annual show,” said Lisa Knowles, show director. “Every year we add more to […]
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Millions spent, doors still closed: Inside the stalled Newport Performing Arts Center
Farrar Associates of Newport has been the general contractor for the Opera House project (Newport Performing Arts Center) and is responsible for a considerable amount of work completed under phase one and funded by a 2014 state Council of the Arts Bond Referendum. James Farrar, President of Farrar Associates, after some initial confusion on our […]
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Tiverton’s West Place Animal Sanctuary receives customized Land Rover Defender 130 after winning national award
West Place Animal Sanctuary has received a customized Land Rover Defender 130 vehicle after winning the Honoree Award in the 2025 Defender Service Awards presented by Chase, the organization announced Monday. The vehicle handover took place Sunday at Jake Kaplan’s Land Rover Warwick, where West Place supporters, volunteers and staff gathered to celebrate the honor. […]
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A first look at Claw & Hammer, Stone Crab & Seafood Restaurant
I was invited by the Heritage Group to check out their newest restaurant, Claw & Hammer, ahead of its official opening on April 4. For anyone who has spent time in Newport, you know 527 Thames Street. Scales & Shells was a staple for a long time. One of those places people remember for what […]
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What Sold: A look at 13 homes that changed hands last week in Newport County (March 23 – 27)
The spring season is here and the spring market is fully underway. Activity is increasing, new inventory is coming online, and buyers are actively engaging across multiple price points. The week was highlighted by the sale of “Ocean Lawn” at 10 Ocean Lawn Lane in Newport for $8,100,000, one of the state’s highest transactions of […]
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On the Market: This weekend’s Open Houses in Newport County (March 28 -29)
Happy Spring and Hello Inventory! It finally feels like things are starting to open up a bit. The weather is improving, the days are longer, and we’re seeing a real uptick in new listings hitting the market. After a pretty tight stretch, this past week gave us a good look at what spring could shape […]
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The JPT launches ‘Films of Future Past’ sci-fi series this spring
The Jane Pickens Theater is stepping into the future by looking back at it. The historic Newport cinema will launch Films of Future Past, a curated science fiction series spotlighting prescient cult classics that once depicted speculative worlds but now feel unsettlingly familiar. The seven-film series kicks off Thursday, April 2, with a 4K restoration […]
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Rally planned for Middletown as part of national ‘No Kings’ movement
A political rally organized by the Newport Dems Direct Action Committee is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, at Pottsy Field near Two Mile Corner, 600 West Main Rd., with activities running from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The event is part of the national “No Kings” movement, a series of demonstrations that organizers describe as a […]
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Charter Books to host Columbia Journalism School professor Nicholas Lemann for book talk in Newport
Charter Books and the Loeb Visitors Center will host an evening with author and Columbia Journalism School professor Nicholas Lemann on Tuesday, April 14, from 6 to 7 p.m. at 50 Spring St. in Newport. Lemann will discuss his latest book, “Returning: A Search for Home across Three Centuries,” which was published March 24. The […]
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Newport Classical Music Festival announces 30 concerts across 11 venues for its 57th season
Newport Classical’s 57th summer music festival will bring 30 concerts to 11 venues across Newport from July 2-19, 2026, the organization announced Tuesday. Tickets go on sale to the general public on April 8 at 10 a.m. at newportclassical.org/music-festival. The festival opens July 2 at The Breakers with Delirium Musicum, a self-conducted chamber orchestra described […]
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Giusto and Mother Pizzeria are leaving Track 15; Yagi Noodles and Grumpy Pies are moving in
Track 15, the food hall at 1 Union Station in downtown Providence, is welcoming two new concepts this spring after Giusto PVD and Mother Pizzeria PVD announced they will not be renewing their leases in order to focus on their Newport operations. Mother Pizzeria’s last day at Track 15 is Sunday, March 29. Newport’s Mother […]
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Newport Kite Festival returns to Brenton Point this July for its 40th year
One of Rhode Island’s most enduring free public events returns to the edge of the Atlantic this summer, and organizers say this year’s Newport Kite Festival will be unlike any before it. The festival is scheduled for July 11–12, 2026, at Brenton Point State Park, running noon to 4 p.m. each day. Admission is free. […]
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What Sold: A look at 21 homes that traded hands last week in Newport County. (March 16 – 20)
Recent conveyances across Newport County continue to reinforce a clear trend as we move deeper into the spring market. The upper tier remains active and decisive, highlighted by several notable sales including the rare in-village waterfront offering at 39 & 41 Walcott Avenue in Jamestown, as well as Middletown’s highest sale of the year to […]
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Newport Classical to present world premiere of new violin work inspired by Washington’s letter to Newport Hebrew Congregation
Newport Classical will present the world premiere of a new violin work inspired by one of Newport’s most celebrated historical documents when violinist Yevgeny Kutik and pianist Llewellyn Sánchez-Werner take the stage Friday, April 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Newport Classical Recital Hall, 42 Dearborn St. The program features the premiere of Scattered Light, […]
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On the market: 27 open houses across Newport County this weekend
There’s something about the first weekend of spring in Rhode Island that just feels like a reset. Longer days, a bit more light in the air, and for many buyers and sellers, a renewed sense of momentum. We have seen it so far. Open houses that we have hosted have been BUSY. After a long […]
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Newport Rhode Races returns April 18 with sold-out fields, 10th anniversary milestone
The Newport Rhode Races will return to the City by the Sea on Saturday, April 18, with all race distances sold out and thousands of runners expected to descend on Newport for the event’s 10th anniversary. The race features a marathon, half marathon and 5K, with all events beginning and ending at Easton’s Beach. Runners […]
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Newport Pride announces full lineup of June 2026 events
Newport Pride has announced its lineup of events for Pride Month 2026, kicking off June 2 and culminating in a full weekend of festivities later in the month. The month begins with the annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony on Tuesday, June 2. The event starts with a sidewalk parade from Equality Park — home of […]
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Sail Newport steps aside as St. Pete-Clearwater named next North American stopover of The Ocean Race
St. Pete-Clearwater, Fla., will serve as the North American stopover of The Ocean Race 2027, race organizers announced Wednesday, with Sail Newport confirming it chose not to pursue the bid. Sail Newport, Rhode Island’s Public Sailing Center — which hosted the race in 2015 and 2018 under the Volvo Ocean Race name and again in […]
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Newport International Boat Show reports $22.5 million in economic impact for Rhode Island during 2025 event
The Newport International Boat Show generated more than $22.5 million in economic impact for Rhode Island during its 2025 event, according to a newly released economic impact study. The show, which took place Sept. 11-14, 2025, at the Newport Yachting Center in downtown Newport, drew 30,000 attendees from across the country and around the world. […]
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McKee visits Newport to push for elimination of Rhode Island’s tax on Social Security benefits
Gov. Dan McKee visited the Edward King House senior center Monday to promote his proposal to eliminate Rhode Island’s tax on Social Security benefits, joining AARP Rhode Island State Director Catherine Taylor and Office of Healthy Aging Director Maria Cimini to make the case directly to older adults. “Many people here have been paying taxes […]
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Newport’s Opera House has been under renovation for 25 years. It’s still not open.
When first conceived, organizers were exuberant about the possibilities a reopened historic opera house on Newport’s Washington Square would bring to the community. The Newport Performing Arts Center project received more than $4.2 million, second largest of nine grants from a 2014 Creative and Cultural Economy Bond. Randy Rosenbaum, then executive director of the Rhode […]
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What Sold: A look at 12 homes that traded last week in Newport County (March 9 – 13)
Twelve properties changed hands across Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, Tiverton, and Jamestown last week, offering another snapshot of how the Rhode Island housing market is beginning to unfold as we move towards the spring season. Several of the week’s closings highlight the strength of the upper tier of the market. The sale of 84 Allston Avenue […]
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Open containers, disorderly conduct top charges as Newport police issue 46 citations and arrests on parade day
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect corrected figures provided by the Newport Police Department. An initial arrest log sent to media Sunday morning listed 26 entries. Capt. Joseph C. Carroll later clarified that the department’s new records system had difficulty separating custodial arrests from municipal court citations, and that the correct totals […]
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Newport’s 70th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade set for Saturday
The 70th annual Newport St. Patrick’s Day Parade steps off at 11 a.m. Saturday from Newport City Hall, 43 Broadway, with staging beginning at 9 a.m. The route will travel down Broadway into Washington Square, south onto Thames Street, onto America’s Cup Avenue and back onto Thames Street, ending on Carroll Avenue at St. Augustine’s […]
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Newport Mansions’ ‘Sessions’ music video series features local duo Laden Valley at The Elms
The Newport Mansions’ new music video series “Sessions” continues this month with a live performance from Newport-based roots-folk duo Laden Valley, recorded at The Elms mansion. The video is available now on the Newport Mansions YouTube channel at youtube.com/@newport.mansions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkSk8NXxR9c Laden Valley — Evan St. Martin and Dave Sarazen — draw on the sonic palette […]
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MLK Community Center to open food pantry in Newport’s North End this spring
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center plans to open a satellite food pantry in Newport’s North End later this spring, bringing hunger relief services closer to residents who have faced transportation barriers accessing the organization’s downtown location. The new pantry will be located at 120 Hillside Ave. near Miantonomi Park. Once open, the […]
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Newport’s Lady Hibernians honor two women with joint award for 2026
The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians of Newport couldn’t choose just one — so they chose both. Paula Silvia and Sandy Gallagher have been named co-Lady Hibernians of the Year for 2026, a joint honor the organization said reflects the pair’s decades of quiet, tireless service to the Newport community. “They’re known as the ‘background […]
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Newport’s St. Patrick’s Day parade marks 70th anniversary Saturday
Newport’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade celebrates its 70th anniversary Saturday, March 14, with thousands expected to line the streets of downtown for the annual tradition. The parade steps off promptly at 11 a.m. in front of City Hall, rain, snow or shine, winding through Washington Square, down America’s Cup Avenue and Thames Street before finishing […]
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What Sold: A look at 16 homes that changed hands last week across Newport County (March 2 – 6)
Sixteen properties closed across Jamestown, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, and Tiverton last week, providing another clear look at how the market is performing as we move toward the spring season. The sales covered a broad range of property types and price points, from entry-level condominiums to luxury homes and historic estates. Two of the week’s transactions […]
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Portsmouth wins D-1 basketball title, defeats La Salle 49-38
Adam Conheeny scored 18 points and Portsmouth High School’s stifling defense held La Salle Academy to nine first-half points as the Patriots claimed the Rhode Island Division I boys basketball championship Friday night, 49-38, at the Amica Mutual Pavilion. Portsmouth led 21-9 at halftime and never relinquished control, using relentless defensive pressure to keep the […]
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‘Wicked’ at PPAC is spellbinding, start to finish
When I interviewed Jessie Davidson last month, I asked her if the two “Wicked” movies helped or hindered the stage version of the show, in which she’s playing Elphaba. “The movie brought ‘Wicked’ to so many.” She said she meets young people at the stage door after performances who say seeing “Wicked” live was their […]
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Newport City Council to hold special meeting on residential parking permit changes
The Newport City Council will hold a special meeting Thursday, March 12, at 7 p.m. at City Hall to take up on second reading a proposal that would significantly overhaul the city’s residential parking permit program. The special session follows a first reading scheduled for the regularly scheduled City Council meeting Wednesday, March 11. If […]
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Lincoln School holds off Tiverton in thriller to claim Division 2 title
In a rematch that lived up to its billing, Lincoln School held on to defeat Tiverton 50-47 Thursday night at the Amica Mutual Pavilion to claim the Division 2 title in a game that came down to the final seconds. Tiverton jumped out to a 20-11 halftime lead, with Jah’niece Branch scoring six of her […]
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On the Market: A look at every home hosting an Open House this weekend in Newport County (March 7 -8)
After a quieter stretch following last Sunday’s historic snowfall, the local housing market is beginning to pick up pace again. This weekend brings a busy Saturday for open houses across Aquidneck Island, with Newport leading the way in new inventory and opportunities for buyers to explore. As we move further into March, we are starting […]
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Rep. Lauren Carson breaks down her 2026 constituent survey live with What’sUpNewp
State Rep. Lauren Carson (D – District 75, Newport) joined What’sUpNewp Thursday at noon for a live conversation to walk through the results of her 2026 constituent survey — and the discussion covered just about everything Newport residents are talking about right now: housing costs, the Newport Hospital Birthing Center, healthcare access, climate resilience, short-term […]
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Newport schools superintendent discusses budget gap, retirement, and merger talks
Newport Public Schools Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain joined What’sUpNewp on Wednesday for her monthly one-on-one conversation, the first in several months after weather and scheduling conflicts forced postponements. Owner and publisher Ryan Belmore and editor Frank Prosnitz led the discussion, which covered the blizzard’s impact on the school calendar, a projected budget shortfall, the ongoing […]
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Newport School Superintendent to sit down with What’sUpNewp for live interview on March 4
Colleen Burns Jermain, Superintendent of Newport Public Schools, will join What’sUpNewp for her monthly one-on-one conversation on Wednesday, March 4, at 1:30 p.m. Watch the conversation live below, or anytime afterward. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nTv-sxpA44
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Tiverton holds off Coventry 47-45 in girls basketball semifinal thriller
Jah’niece Branch scored a key late basket and Beatrice Pimentel converted six clutch free throws in the fourth quarter as the Tiverton Tigers held off Coventry 47-45 in a girls basketball semifinal Tuesday night at Tiverton High School. Branch, who finished with a game-high 15 points, delivered the decisive blow late in the fourth quarter […]
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Newport Burger Bender breaks record with 60 restaurants, 7,000 burgers sold
The 9th Annual Newport Burger Bender broke a record for the second consecutive year, with 60 restaurants participating and more than 7,000 burgers sold across Newport and Bristol counties during the 10-day event held Feb. 13-22. This year’s contest featured the most participating restaurants in the event’s history, including 10 first-time entrants. Organizers say the […]
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Newport Classical announces two free spring community concerts
Newport Classical will present two free community concerts this spring as part of its Community Concerts Series presented by BankNewport, featuring PROJECT Trio in April and Toomai String Quintet in May. PROJECT Trio will perform Sunday, April 26 at 2:30 p.m. at Newport Classical Recital Hall, 42 Dearborn St. The genre-blending trio, praised by Downbeat Magazine […]
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Xay Khamsyvoravong enters Rhode Island lieutenant governor’s race
Former Newport Mayor Xay Khamsyvoravong entered the race for Rhode Island lieutenant governor Monday, becoming the latest Democrat to join a crowded primary field ahead of the state’s Sept. 8 primary. Khamsyvoravong, the son of a Laotian refugee and a Providence pediatrician, framed his campaign around economic anxiety and what he called government’s failure to […]
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What Sold: A look at 6 recent sales across Newport County (Feb. 23 – 27)
Last week we saw six sales recorded in the statewide MLS across Jamestown, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, and Tiverton. While the number of recorded closings was slightly lighter, largely due to delays caused by the recent blizzard, activity has already begun to rebound as the Rhode Island spring housing market comes into focus. The transactions that […]
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Blizzard recovery Day 6: Newport lifts parking ban, announces return to normalcy Monday; schools confirmed to reopen
Newport is “just about approaching normalcy,” the city announced Sunday evening, lifting the parking ban, confirming City Hall reopens Monday with regular hours, and announcing trash collection will return to a normal schedule. The parking ban — in effect since Sunday, February 22 — has been lifted, though the city said temporary restrictions may still […]
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Portsmouth girls basketball holds off North Kingstown, advances to semifinals
Violet Silvia scored 21 points to lead Portsmouth to a 54-47 win over North Kingstown in a girls basketball playoff game Saturday night at North Kingstown High School. The sophomore standout was the catalyst for a Portsmouth offense that built a 21-18 halftime lead and never looked back. Gyselle Mairs added 16 points and Annie […]
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Coventry erases big deficit, stuns Rogers in fourth quarter to advance to semifinals
Coventry rallied from an 18-point halftime deficit to stun Rogers 47-43 in a girls basketball playoff game Saturday at Rogers High School, with the Cougars advancing to the semifinals against Tiverton. Rogers jumped out to a dominant 16-6 lead after the first quarter and appeared in control at 24-12 at halftime, fueled by Zaida Aponte’s […]
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Blizzard recovery Day 5: RIDOT deploys industrial snow blower to Newport; crews target Historic Hill, Hillside, Broadway Saturday
Newport’s 24/7 Rapid Snow Removal operation is getting reinforcements Saturday: the Rhode Island Department of Transportation is deploying an industrial snow blower to help clear streets ahead of Monday’s reopening of schools and City Hall. The city said the high-powered snow blower and accompanying dump trucks are expected to immediately expand the city’s ability to […]
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Newport Schools need your help: Grab a shovel this weekend to get kids back to school Monday
After a full week of closures, Newport Public Schools is asking families, students, and neighbors to grab a shovel this weekend and help clear the way for schools to reopen Monday. Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain issued an appeal Friday asking the community to help shovel sidewalks leading to bus stops and schools. The more sidewalks […]
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Blizzard recovery Day 4: Over 85% of Newport roads reopened; ‘Rapid Snow Removal’ crews target Broadway, Kay Street Friday; City Hall reopens Monday
More than 85 percent of Newport’s roadways have been reopened, the city announced Friday, with that number expected to climb above 90 percent by early Friday morning. Rapid Snow Removal crews are now targeting Broadway, Friendship, Powell, Kay Street, and Rhode Island Avenue as the 24/7 operation continues. City Hall will reopen Monday, along with […]
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Rose Island Lighthouse trust names new executive director as organization enters 40th year
The Rose Island Lighthouse and Fort Hamilton Trust has named Amanda Kay Ritchie as its new executive director, the Newport-based nonprofit announced Friday. The board’s selection was unanimous, capping an eight-week regional search led by the organization’s People and Culture Committee. Ritchie brings more than 12 years of senior nonprofit leadership experience in fundraising, communications, […]
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On the Market: After the blizzard, here’s a look at this weekend’s Open Houses in Newport County (Feb. 28 -March 1)
We are coming off a blizzard that will be remembered for years to come. Historic snowfall, 4 to 5 foot drifts in some neighborhoods, and a city working around the clock to move and shake the snow from our streets. It has been an impressive effort by public works crews and neighbors alike. As a […]
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Blizzard recovery Day 3: Middletown clears all local roads; state heavy equipment deployed in Newport; schools closed through Friday
Recovery from the Blizzard of 2026 enters its third full day Thursday with Newport Public Schools and City Hall closed for the remainder of the week, Ocean Drive still closed to traffic, and side street clearing continuing across the city. The National Weather Service issued a Special Weather Statement early Thursday warning of freezing fog […]
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Home of the Week: A three-family just steps from Newport Harbor
Location drives value in Newport, and 32 Houston Avenue delivers on that front. This legal three-family property sits just six doors from King Park and the waterfront in the heart of the Fifth Ward. From the front steps, it’s a short walk to the harbor, public dinghy docks, and nearby marinas, with easy access to […]
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Newport String Project to present free concert at Ochre Court
The Newport String Project will present a free community concert at Ochre Court at Salve Regina University on Sunday, March 22, at 3 p.m., featuring its resident ensemble alongside internationally acclaimed guest musicians. The centerpiece of the program will be Frank Bridge’s String Sextet in E flat Major, a sweeping work first performed in 1912 […]
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Jane Pickens Theater to screen ‘Solo Mio’ with filmmaker Q&A on Feb. 26
The Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center (The JPT) will host a special screening of Solo Mio, a new romantic comedy starring Kevin James, on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m., featuring a live introduction and post-film Q&A with the film’s directors. The 97-minute film follows a groom left stranded and heartbroken in Rome after […]
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Blizzard recovery Day 2: Newport Public Schools closed for the rest of the week; Ocean Drive remains closed; parking ban lifted on Broadway
The second full day of recovery from the Blizzard of 2026 brings more school closings, continued street clearing, and snow possibly mixed with rain that could help melt what remains of the historic storm’s up to 34 inches of snow across Newport County. Newport Public Schools will be closed for the rest of the week, […]
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Blizzard of 2026 recovery: Schools closed across Newport County again Wednesday; Naval Station Newport mission essential only
Newport County is digging out from the Blizzard of 2026, which dumped up to 34 inches of snow across the county and set a new Rhode Island record of 37.9 inches at T.F. Green Airport — surpassing the Blizzard of ’78. Schools across Newport County will be closed or virtual again on Wednesday as communities […]
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It’s officially a blizzard: Over 28 inches in Portsmouth — a record-breaking storm
The Blizzard of 2026 is now the greatest single snowstorm on record in Rhode Island. The National Weather Service announced Monday afternoon that T.F. Green International Airport recorded 32.8 inches of snow as of 1 p.m., breaking the record of 28.6 inches set during the Blizzard of ’78 on February 6–7, 1978. Newport County is […]
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Police top firefighters 5-2 in Aquidneck Island Guns ‘N Hoses charity hockey game, raising record funds for Portsmouth family
Local police officers skated past their firefighter rivals 5-2 Sunday in the 2026 Aquidneck Island Guns ‘N Hoses charity hockey game, held at St. George’s School — claiming their fifth championship in the annual event. But organizers say the real victory belonged to the Milici family. The game raised funds for Mary Jane “MJ” Milici […]
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What Sold: A look at 4 recent sales in Newport County (Feb. 16 – 20)
It was a relatively quiet week in local real estate, but one extraordinary sale reminded everyone just how strong the upper end of our market remains. The standout transaction was the closing of 272 Carnegie Harbor Drive within the Aquidneck Club in Portsmouth, which sold for $6,600,000. According to Multiple Listing Service data, this marks […]
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RITBA: Newport Pell Bridge, all bridges closing to commercial traffic at 5 p.m., all traffic at 7 p.m.
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority announced Sunday afternoon that all four of its bridges will close ahead of the blizzard. In accordance with Executive Order 26-2, issued by Governor Daniel J. McKee, the Newport Pell Bridge, Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge, Mount Hope Bridge, and Sakonnet River Bridge will be closed to commercial traffic at […]
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Blizzard Warning: Newport County bracing for 1 to 2 feet of snow, wind gusts up to 70 mph today through Tuesday
The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for Newport County and all of Rhode Island, in effect from 4 p.m. today through 7 a.m. Tuesday. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet are expected, with winds gusting as high as 70 mph. Visibilities may drop below a quarter mile due to falling […]
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Portsmouth home sells for $6.6 million, marking second highest sale on record in the town
A waterfront estate in Portsmouth has sold for $6,600,000, marking the second highest sale on record in the town and the highest since 2023, according to data from the Multiple Listing Service. The property at 272 Carnegie Harbor Drive, located within the gates of the Aquidneck Club, was announced Friday by Mott & Chace Sotheby’s […]
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The Reef takes top honors at Newport Winter Festival’s annual Hot Drink Contest
The Reef claimed first place Thursday in the Annual Hot Drink Contest, held as part of the 38th Annual Newport Winter Festival. Jo’s American Bistro finished second, and Red Parrot rounded out the top three in the competition. The Hot Drink Contest is among the final events of the festival, which runs Feb. 13–22 across […]
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On the Market: A look at 13 homes hosting Open Houses this weekend in Newport County (Feb. 21-22)
It is a slightly lighter week for open houses across Aquidneck Island as school vacation wraps up, but with WinterFest bringing plenty of activity to town, it is actually a great time to explore the local housing market. The crowds are manageable, the weather is going to keep people inside, and buyers have the chance […]
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Home of the Week: A Classic Cape near Vernon Park. 23 Livingston Place, Middletown.
Every market cycle changes what buyers value most. During the height of Covid, many homebuyers actively sought projects. They had the time, the energy, and often the financial flexibility to take on renovations. “Buy the worst house in the best neighborhood” was more than a strategy. It was almost a badge of honor. Today, the […]
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Public workshop on Naval Station Newport compatibility study set for March 3 in Newport
The Town of Portsmouth is encouraging residents to attend a second public workshop for the Aquidneck Island and Naval Station Newport Compatible Use Study, set for Tuesday, March 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Innovate Newport, 513 Broadway, Newport. The study is examining opportunities to improve transportation, land use and water-related infrastructure as Naval […]
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Westerly’s Jen Christina is living her best life in ‘Six’
Westerly’s Jen Christina spent three years on tour with the traveling company of “Annie.” “I was very happy being home in Rhode Island,” she said in our recent phone interview. “I was finally settled in after being on the road for three years, settling into my groove.” But after six months being home, she got […]
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Marc Roberge of O.A.R. coming to The JPT in April
Marc Roberge, frontman of multi-platinum alt-rock band O.A.R., will bring his solo tour to The JPT Film & Event Center on Wednesday, April 29. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Presented by Spectacle Live, the evening promises a more intimate experience than a typical O.A.R. concert. Roberge’s solo shows feature stripped-back renditions of O.A.R. fan favorites, a […]
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What Sold: A look at 10 recent sales across Newport County (Feb. 9-13)
Activity remained consistent across multiple price points, with recent sales ranging from the low $300,000s to over $1.3M including single-family homes, condominiums, and multi-family properties. What continues to stand out is how much the outcome depends on positioning. Properties that enter the market with thoughtful preparation and realistic pricing are attracting attention and moving efficiently. […]
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Caleb & Broad takes top honors at 29th Annual Newport Chili Cook-Off
Caleb & Broad claimed first place Saturday at the 29th Annual Chili Cook-Off, held as part of the 38th Annual Newport Winter Festival at the Newport Marriott. Skiff Bar at the Marriott finished second, and Jo’s American Bistro rounded out the top three in the competition, which ran from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Area […]
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Little Feat to headline 29th annual IYRS Summer Gala in Newport
Little Feat, the acclaimed Los Angeles-based band known for blending rock, funk, folk, jazz and New Orleans swamp boogie, will headline the 29th annual IYRS Summer Gala on Saturday, July 11. The event begins at 6 p.m. at the IYRS School of Technology & Trades campus, 449 Thames St. The performance will be part of […]
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On the Market: A look at every Open House in Newport County this weekend (Feb. 14-15)
Even with February temperatures and a few snowstorms mixed in, the housing market across Aquidneck Island and the surrounding towns has quietly started to wake up. Showings have increased week over week, open houses are drawing steady traffic, and buyers who paused during the holidays are actively re-engaging. The early signs point towards what will […]
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38th Annual Newport Winter Festival returns February 13-22 with new WienerFest competition
The 38th Annual Newport Winter Festival returns February 13–22, bringing ten days of live entertainment, culinary competitions, and family-friendly events to venues across the City by the Sea. Billed as “New England’s Largest Winter Festival,” the annual celebration kicks off Friday, February 13, with a performance by Bennie & The Jets, an Elton John tribute […]
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An open letter to the community from the employee-owners of the Castle Hill Inn
There are places that are so special they become part of who we are — places that hold our memories, mark our milestones, and connect us to one another. Castle Hill is one of those places. As employee-owners and stewards of this historic property, we feel a deep responsibility to care for it so it […]
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Hotel Viking partners with Littleneck Hospitality Group for new restaurant, bar concepts ahead of spring reopening
Hotel Viking announced Tuesday evening that it is partnering with Providence-based Littleneck Hospitality Group to launch new restaurant and bar concepts at the historic hotel ahead of its reopening this spring. Littleneck Hospitality Group is the team behind Pizza Marvin, which opened in 2020, and Club Frills, which opened in 2025. The group is led […]
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Grace Kelly bringing “Joy Party” tour to The JPT in August
Saxophonist and vocalist Grace Kelly will bring her 20th anniversary tour to the JPT Film & Event Center on Friday, Aug. 13, at 8 p.m. Presented by Spectacle Live, “Grace Kelly: It’s Grace’s Joy Party” is a high-energy performance blending jazz, pop, funk, R&B and dance. Known for her captivating vocals and vibrant saxophone playing, […]
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Gardiner Provisions opens on Thames Street
The team behind the Gardiner House hotel has opened Gardiner Provisions, a new bakery and coffee bar at 429 Thames St. The shop brings together house-made breads, French pastry classics and seasonal specialties alongside a carefully crafted coffee program, adding a new gathering spot to the Thames Street corridor. The menu is led by Gardiner […]
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White Horse Tavern named among America’s top romantic restaurants
The White Horse Tavern has been named one of the top 100 romantic restaurants in America by OpenTable, the online reservation platform announced in its 2026 rankings. The historic restaurant at 26 Marlborough St. earned a 4.8 rating from diners and was one of just two Rhode Island establishments to make the national list. Boat […]
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Home of the Week: Thoughtful design and elevated living at 2269 East Main Road, Portsmouth
Tucked just off East Main Road along a quiet, tree-lined drive, 2269 East Main Road in Portsmouth offers the best of both worlds: space and convenience in one of Rhode Island’s most treasured coastal communities. Built in 2003, this beautifully renovated Cape-style residence combines classic New England character with refined modern design, creating a home […]
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What Sold: A look at 13 homes that traded hands last week in Newport County (Jan. 26-30)
Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow today, forecasting another six weeks of winter. But in the Newport County real estate market, spring is already starting to make an early appearance. As we move through the first quarter of 2026, activity is picking up in a way that feels healthy and encouraging for both buyers and sellers. […]
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Ruggeri’s buzzer-beater forces double OT as Rogers tops West Warwick
Victor Ruggeri hit a three-pointer at the buzzer in overtime to force a second extra period, and Rogers held on to defeat West Warwick 53-50 on Friday night at Rogers High School. The Vikings trailed 26-14 at halftime before storming back with 25 second-half points to force overtime. Juelz Peer led all scorers with 17 […]
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Standing at the CUSP of Newport’s Art Scene: Curtis Speer, CUSP Gallery, and the Newport Artists Collective
For 2026, on the advice of a wise mentor, I’m expanding the scope of my WUN Voices column from exclusively spotlighting women-led organizations’ “Voices” to include the Voices of all Rhode Islanders doing ground-breaking work that is making an outsized impact in the smallest state.” Enter Curtis Speer I recall sitting at a Greater Newport […]
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RISSA’s winter fundraiser returns to O’Brien’s Pub, supporting a mission of learning for life
Newport’s coldest months have a way of bringing people together, and few gatherings do it better than the Rhode Island Social Skills Academy’s annual Winter Party. On Sunday, February 1, from 4-7pm, friends and supporters of the Rhode Island Social Skills Academy (RISSA) will gather at O’Brien’s Pub to raise a glass, reconnect with the […]
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Potter League receives $2.9 million bequest, largest gift in organization’s history
The Potter League for Animals announced it has received a $2.9 million bequest from longtime volunteer Roxann Press, the largest single gift in the organization’s nearly 100-year history. The transformative donation was recognized during the Potter League’s annual meeting Wednesday at the Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina, where supporters and community leaders gathered despite frigid […]
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On the Market: A look at 19 homes hosting Open Houses this weekend in Newport County (Jan. 31 & Feb. 1)
As January comes to a close and we turn the page into early February, the Newport County real estate market is off to a surprising start this year, showing encouraging signs of momentum. Inventory has begun to improve, ever so slightly, and buyer engagement remains strong given the time of year and the conditions we […]
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Newport police towing vehicles as parking bans continue; Saturday ban ahead
Newport police are towing vehicles Friday morning as city crews work to clear snow from side streets, with another mandatory parking ban set for Saturday and more snow in the forecast. Capt. Joseph Carroll, the department’s public information officer, said many vehicles remained parked on streets in the Lower Thames area Friday despite the ban. […]
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Verona Quartet to make Newport Classical debut on Feb. 20
The Verona Quartet will perform at the Newport Classical Recital Hall on Friday, Feb. 20, at 7:30 p.m. as part of the organization’s 2025-2026 Chamber Series. The concert marks the ensemble’s Newport Classical debut. The program will trace a stylistic arc beginning with Scarlatti’s Baroque sonata and Augusta Read Thomas’s “Clara’s Ascent,” followed by Janáček’s Kreutzer […]
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Jamestown Arts Center exhibition celebrates early childhood creativity through play
Jamestown Arts Center will dedicate its winter galleries to an exhibition exploring how young children learn and create through play. “Picturing Play: Playful Learning in Early Childhood” runs Jan. 31 through March 28 at the arts center, located at 18 Valley Street. The exhibition, organized in collaboration with the Rhode Island Art Education Association, features […]
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House of Waves brings ‘Situations’ to The JPT for a one-night Newport screening
This Friday night, Newport audiences are invited to gather for a special one-night screening of Situations, presented by House of Waves at the iconic Jane Pickens Theatre. The film marks the feature directorial debut of actor-turned-filmmaker Greg Vrotsos, who also co-wrote and stars in the project. Doors open at 6:00 PM, with the film beginning […]
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Newport County digs out after winter storm; schools on delays Tuesday
Newport County residents are waking up to clear skies Tuesday morning after a powerful winter storm dumped up to 13 inches of snow across the region over the weekend. School delays Newport Public Schools, Tiverton Public Schools and Little Compton Public Schools are on a one-hour delay Tuesday. There is no morning preschool in Little […]
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Newport extends sidewalk clearing deadline to Tuesday; parking ban remains in effect until 9 p.m.
The city has extended the deadline for residents and business owners to clear their sidewalks until daylight hours Tuesday as crews continue working to clear streets from the winter storm. Newport’s Public Services team worked a full day and night Sunday and will continue clearing streets throughout Monday and overnight, according to a press release […]
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How much snow fell across Rhode Island
A powerful winter storm buried Rhode Island under more than a foot of snow, with Smithfield and North Providence leading the state with totals approaching 19 inches, according to the National Weather Service. Smithfield recorded the state’s highest total at 18.5 inches, followed closely by North Providence with 18.4 inches. Warren in Bristol County reported […]
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What Sold: A look at 3 homes that traded hands last week in Newport County (Jan. 19-23)
It was a notably quiet week for residential conveyances across Newport County, with just three homes changing hands according to the statewide MLS. While slower weeks are not uncommon this time of year, the limited number of recorded sales highlights how thin inventory remains across much of the county. Fewer closings do not reflect a […]
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Newport County digs out from winter storm; parking bans, school closings remain in effect
Newport County residents are waking up to more than a foot of snow Monday morning, with more on the way as the region continues to dig out from a major winter storm. A trained spotter in Little Compton reported 14.5 inches of snow as of 10:40 p.m. Sunday, while Portsmouth recorded 11 inches, according to the […]
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Patriots punch ticket to 12th Super Bowl with gritty 10-7 win over Broncos in snowy Denver
By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer DENVER (AP) — Drake Maye handled the sloppy, snowy conditions better than the home team and he scored New England’s only touchdown on a 6-yard keeper, propelling the Patriots to their 12th Super Bowl with a 10-7 win over the Denver Broncos in the AFC championship game Sunday. Maye threw […]
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Pilgrim pulls away from Middletown girls basketball, 50-20
Middletown girls basketball fell to Pilgrim 50-20 in a physical road matchup Friday night at Pilgrim High School. The Patriots set the tone early, with several jump balls called during an aggressive first quarter as both teams fought for possession. Pilgrim built a commanding 26-6 lead by halftime. Skylar Hawes led the Patriots with 14 […]