A historic Victorian residence on Kay Street has sold for $5.15 million, setting a new record for the Kay-Catherine neighborhood, according to Hogan Associates Christie’s International Real Estate. The sale of Old Acre at 27 Kay Street represents the highest ever recorded sale for the neighborhood based on statewide MLS data, the brokerage announced Tuesday. […]
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What Sold: A look at 16 homes that changed hands last week in Newport County (Jan. 12-16)
The Newport County real estate market continues to be off to the races with a roaring start in the first quarter of the year, with strong and consistent activity across a wide range of price points and property types. From entry-level condominiums to Gilded Aged legacy estates, buyer demand remained steady and competitive last week […]
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Salve Regina men’s basketball cruises past Coast Guard, 94-69
The Salve Regina Seahawks turned a competitive first half into a commanding 25-point victory over the Coast Guard Bears on Saturday afternoon, winning 94-69 at the Rodgers Recreation Center. Senior captain Sean Seymour led the way with 21 points on 10-of-18 shooting, while fellow captain Jack McMullen added 18 points, connecting on four of his […]
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Review: ‘Clue’ delivers exactly what we need right now
You know Clue. You played Clue in your youth – the murder mystery board game. You may have seen the movie from 1985, starring Madeline Kahn and Christopher Lloyd, among others. And now, you can see “Clue,” live on stage at PPAC. I must admit, I went in with reservations, What could this 75-minute, intermission-free […]
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Seaview Terrace sells for $16 million, marking Newport’s highest sale since 2021
Seaview Terrace, the largest privately owned mansion from the Gilded Age, has sold for $16 million, according to Lila Delman Compass. The sale of the estate at 207 Ruggles Ave. is the highest in Newport since 2021, according to Rhode Island Statewide MLS data. Kimberly Doherty of Lila Delman Compass’s Newport office represented the buyers […]
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On the Market: A look at every home hosting an Open House this weekend in Newport County (Jan. 17-18)
This weekend’s lineup of open houses is an early indicator of how active and engaged the market already feels as we head toward spring. Buyer interest has picked up noticeably, showings are consistent, and many conversations are happening earlier than we typically see at this point in the year. For buyers, open houses offer a […]
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Newport String Quartet brings music from around the world to Jamestown and Newport
The Newport String Project will present the third weekend of its Newport County Concert Series on Saturday, Feb. 7, at 3 p.m. at Jamestown Arts Center and Sunday, Feb. 8, at 3 p.m. at Trinity Church’s Honyman Hall in Newport. The concerts will feature the project’s resident ensemble, the Newport String Quartet — Ealaín McMullin […]
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Dehumidification work to begin on Mount Hope Bridge; lane closures expected through April
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority announced Thursday that work will begin on the first phase of installing a dehumidification system on the Mount Hope Bridge starting Jan. 20. The project is expected to continue through April 2026. Alternating lanes will be closed Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Fridays […]
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Rogers honors legendary coach Jim Psaras with scoreboard dedication, defeats rival Middletown 48-41
A sold-out crowd packed Rogers High School’s gymnasium Tuesday night for far more than a basketball game. Before the Vikings tipped off against island rival Middletown, the Rogers community gathered to honor Jim Psaras, the legendary coach who led the program for 26 seasons and passed away in July 2022 after a battle with cancer. […]
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The Breakers to offer free admission on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The Preservation Society of Newport County will offer free admission to The Breakers on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Gilded Age mansion, a National Historic Landmark built from 1893 to 1895 as the summer home of railroad magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt II and his family, will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, with […]
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Rose Island Lighthouse & Fort Hamilton Trust launches first-ever endowment fund
The Rose Island Lighthouse & Fort Hamilton Trust has established its first-ever permanent endowment fund in partnership with the Rhode Island Foundation, marking a major milestone for the organization that preserves Newport Harbor’s historic island landmarks. The endowment has been seeded with a $250,000 founding gift, an amount that symbolically aligns with the nation’s upcoming […]
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Jamestown Arts Center to host immersive projection art experience at JAC Frost winter bash
The Jamestown Arts Center will host its second annual JAC Frost celebration on Saturday, Jan. 24, featuring an immersive projection art installation by Providence-based digital artist Julio Berroa. The event, running from 7 to 10 p.m., promises an audio and visual art experience complete with a DJ and dance party. Berroa, who has created large-scale […]
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Conheeny becomes Portsmouth boys basketball’s all-time leading scorer
Adam Conheeny was honored at halftime of Monday’s game against North Kingstown after becoming Portsmouth High School’s all-time leading scorer in boys basketball. The senior guard surpassed Benny Hurd’s school record of 1,325 points, set during Hurd’s career from 2018 to 2022. Hurd had previously eclipsed Neal Wesson’s mark of 1,281 points on Feb. 14, […]
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What Sold: A look at 13 recent sales, and what we can expect this Spring in Newport County (Jan. 2-9)
The calendar may say January, but the real estate market across Aquidneck Island and greater Newport County is behaving as if spring arrived early. The start of 2026 has carried an unmistakable sense of urgency, and in conversations with colleagues locally and throughout Rhode Island, the message has been consistent. Buyers who spent much of […]
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Discover Newport seeks resident input on tourism through new survey
Discover Newport is asking residents across Newport and Bristol counties to share their thoughts on tourism and its regional impact through a new survey. The Resident Sentiment Survey offers an opportunity for locals to weigh in as the destination marketing organization develops its strategic plans. Feedback will help guide future decisions that support both residents […]
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Marble House getting $1.5 million geothermal climate system
Marble House, one of the city’s most iconic Gilded Age mansions, is getting a 21st-century upgrade with the installation of an extensive geothermal climate-control system. The $1.5 million project will help protect the contents of the National Historic Landmark, which draws nearly 150,000 visitors annually, while reducing fuel oil consumption by up to 80 percent, […]
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Newport Police Chief Ryan Duffy elected vice president of Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association
Newport Police Chief Ryan Duffy was elected vice president of the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association during a swearing-in ceremony Saturday in Warwick. Duffy, who has led the Newport Police Department since June 2023, previously served on the RIPCA executive board as sergeant-at-arms. He began his career with the department in December 2000 and rose […]
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NK/EG co-op wins gymnastics meet; Middletown’s Ferris qualifies for states in all events
Maya Ferris put together a dominant performance Saturday evening, qualifying for the state meet in all four events and posting the highest all-around score as Middletown hosted Rogers/East Providence and the North Kingstown/East Greenwich co-op at the Middletown YMCA. Ferris scored a 35.2 all-around, taking first place in vault, beam and floor to lead Middletown’s […]
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Newport, Middletown councils to hold second joint meeting on school regionalization
The Newport City Council and Middletown Town Council will convene Monday evening for their second joint meeting on school regionalization, continuing discussions that could reshape public education on Aquidneck Island more than three years after Newport voters narrowly rejected a similar proposal. The special meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at the Wyndham Hotel’s Easton’s […]
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Rogers girls basketball rallies past East Providence 42-39 in physical contest
Rogers High School erased a 10-point halftime deficit Friday night, outscoring East Providence 25-12 in the second half to secure a 42-39 victory in a physical Division II matchup. Zaida Aponte led all scorers with 15 points for the Vikings, including 11 in the first half. Tamera Robertson added 8 points, with 6 coming in […]
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Save The Bay opens registration for summer camps on Narragansett Bay
Registration opened Thursday for Save The Bay’s BayCamp, a week-long summer program that immerses young people in the marine environment of Narragansett Bay. The camps, offered for students who have completed grades K-12, take place in Providence, Newport, Wickford and Bristol. They focus on environmental and marine sciences while allowing campers to explore shorelines and […]
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Newport Scout completes Eagle project at Norman Bird Sanctuary
A Newport Scout has achieved Scouting’s highest honor after leading the restoration of a weathered bridge at the Norman Bird Sanctuary. Ethan Hoag of Scouting America Troop 3 Newport completed his Eagle Scout Service Project by rebuilding the Shady Glade Bridge, a popular feature along one of the sanctuary’s trails that had become unsafe over […]
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Portsmouth track athletes claim multiple first-place finishes at indoor dual meet
Portsmouth’s indoor track and field team turned in a strong performance Monday at Providence Career & Technical Academy, with several Patriots capturing first-place finishes in a dual meet against Rhode Island competition. Lucy Tate led the way for Portsmouth on the girls side, winning the long jump with a mark of 17-05.75 (5.32 meters). On […]
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Middletown installs temporary erosion barriers at Second Beach
Town crews began installing temporary erosion protection systems at Second Beach this week in an effort to shield the popular destination’s dunes and pathways from winter storm damage. The Department of Public Works is placing the barriers at the mouth of each pathway along Sachuest Point Road, according to a news release from the town. […]