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 […]
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On the Market: A look at each Open House happening in Newport County this weekend (Jan. 24-25)
This weekend’s open house schedule across Newport County is notably frontloaded on Saturday, as agents and sellers prepare for an impending winter storm expected to bring snowfall and impact much of the area on Sunday. As a result, the bulk of showings and open house activity has been concentrated into a tighter Saturday window. Given […]
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Jo’s American Bistro reopens under new ownership as Heritage Restaurant Group completes acquisition
Jo’s American Bistro reopened its doors Thursday evening under new ownership after Heritage Restaurant Group completed its acquisition of the beloved Memorial Boulevard restaurant. The restaurant, which has been a staple of Newport’s dining scene since 2013, welcomed guests back at 4:30 p.m. on January 22. Heritage Restaurant Group, which owns a growing portfolio of Rhode […]
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Winter storm watch issued for Newport County; 8-15 inches of snow possible Sunday into Monday
Newport County is bracing for a one-two punch of winter weather this weekend, with dangerously cold temperatures arriving tonight followed by a potentially significant snowstorm Sunday into Monday. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for the region from Sunday morning through Monday evening. Forecasters say 8-15 inches of snow is possible, […]
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Rep. Carson introduces bills to protect Newport Hospital birthing center, expand maternal health services
Rep. Lauren H. Carson has made protecting maternal health care her top legislative priority this session, introducing two bills aimed at safeguarding birthing centers across Rhode Island amid ongoing discussions about the future of Newport Hospital’s Noreen Stonor Drexel Birthing Center. Carson, a Democrat representing Newport, submitted the legislation on the same day she introduced […]
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Rogers High School seeking $7,500 to continue senior banner tradition on Broadway
A fundraising effort is underway to continue the tradition of displaying portrait banners of Rogers High School seniors along Broadway ahead of their 2026 graduation. The campaign, organized by RHS 2026 Families, has raised $1,955 from 23 donors as of Thursday — about 27% of its $7,500 goal. The project is entirely self-funded through community […]
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Grenon’s Newport Night Run returns April 4 to support Newport Public Education Foundation
Registration is open for the 11th annual Grenon’s Newport Night Run, Newport’s only after-dark road race, set for Saturday, April 4, at 7:30 p.m. The 5K run and walk starts and ends at Rogers High School, winding through Ocean Avenue and Hazard Road. Proceeds benefit the Newport Public Education Foundation, which provides classroom grants, scholarships, […]
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Newport City Council to consider Cliff Walk improvements, natural gas moratorium at Jan. 28 meeting
The Newport City Council meets on Wednesday, January 28, at 6:30 p.m. with a full agenda including infrastructure investments, entertainment licenses, and a recommended moratorium on new natural gas connections. Cliff Walk Restroom Expansion The Council will consider engineering services for a Cliff Walk restroom expansion, a long-discussed improvement for the popular coastal walkway. Natural […]
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Theatre Review: ‘Suffs’ is a standing ovation-worthy triumph at PPAC
It’s hard to believe, but women didn’t have the right to vote in American elections until 1920. And it took a movement of determined women to win that right. That’s the focus for “Suffs,” now on stage at the Providence Performing Arts Center. Suffs is short for suffragists, the women leading the movement to win […]
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Newport Folk Festival tickets go on sale Feb. 4
Mark your calendars, folk fans. Tickets for the 2026 Newport Folk Festival will go on sale Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 1 p.m. EST, the Newport Festivals Foundation announced. The three-day festival returns to Fort Adams State Park from July 24-26, bringing music lovers back to the scenic waterfront venue overlooking Newport Harbor. All tickets will […]
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What you can buy on Aquidneck Island for under $500,000
Affordability is one of the biggest hurdles facing homebuyers who want to live on Aquidneck Island. For many families and first-time buyers, the math simply hasn’t worked, pushing them to explore nearby markets where their dollar stretches further. Communities like Tiverton, Warren, Bristol, North Kingstown, and South Kingstown have all seen increased interest as buyers […]
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Rogers boys finish fifth at Sullivan Meet in Providence
Rogers, Tiverton, and Middletown athletes competed at the Sullivan Meet at Providence Career & Technical Academy on Tuesday, with the Vikings boys team finishing fifth overall with 44 points. North Kingstown dominated the meet, winning both the boys and girls team titles with 186.5 and 207 points, respectively. Several local athletes earned top finishes in […]
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The British Invasion Years concert coming to The JPT in April
A tribute concert celebrating the iconic music of the 1960s British Invasion era is headed to Newport this spring. Spectacle Live will present “The British Invasion Years — A ’60s Musical Revolution” on Sunday, April 26, at 7 p.m. at the JPT Film & Event Center. Tickets go on sale Friday, Jan. 23, at 10 […]