By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Pavel Zacha scored his 25th goal in the opening period and added a game-sealing score late in the game, leading the Boston Bruins past Minnesota 6-3 on Saturday to spoil the Wild’s chance to clinch a playoff spot. Elias Lindholm scored twice while Andrew Peeke and Viktor […]
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Dane Myers hits game-winning single in the 11th as the Reds beat the Red Sox 6-5
By JEFF WALLNER Associated Press CINCINNATI (AP) — Dane Myers’ single to left in the 11th inning scored designated runner TJ Friedl from third as the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Boston Red Sox 6-5 on Saturday. Myers’ third career game-ending hit came off Justin Slaten (0-1). Connor Phillips (1-0) got the win for Cincinnati. The […]
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Pritchard and Tatum help Celtics beat the Hawks 109-102 without Brown
By BRENDAN McGAIR Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Payton Pritchard scored 36 points, Jayson Tatum had 26 points and 12 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics beat the Atlanta Hawks 109-102 on Friday night. Jalen Johnson scored 29 points and CJ McCollum had 21 for the Hawks, who came in 15-2 since the All-Star break, best […]
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As fuel prices rise, US lawmakers push to suspend the federal gas tax
By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — As the war in Iran pushes U.S. gas prices toward $4 a gallon nationally, some lawmakers are pushing to suspend the federal gasoline tax in the latest attempt to try to control surging energy costs. Lawmakers say the action would provide much-needed relief for families and businesses that rely on […]
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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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Gerry Goldstein: Among blossoms of spring, giving dandelions their due
Many consider it a pesky weed, but there are life lessons to be learned from the lowly dandelion, soon to pop up on suburban lawns. There it will be mowed down, pulled up, and otherwise dispatched as unwelcome. But despite its reputation as a bothersome guest, the dandelion has attributes many of us should envy, […]
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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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Garrett Crochet throws 6 shutout innings as Red Sox defeat Reds 3-0
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — Garrett Crochet allowed only three hits in six innings, Ceddanne Rafaela hit an RBI single in the seventh inning and the Boston Red Sox got their first opening day shutout since 2015, defeating the Cincinnati Reds 3-0 on Thursday. Roman Anthony had three hits for the […]
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Rhode Island’s family caregivers provide $2.8 billion in unpaid labor each year, AARP report finds
Rhode Island’s family caregivers provide an estimated $2.8 billion worth of labor each year, the vast majority of it unpaid, according to a new report from AARP. The report, “Valuing the Invaluable 2026,” finds that 155,000 Rhode Islanders care for older parents, spouses, neighbors, and other loved ones, contributing 111 million hours of care annually. […]
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Pavel Zacha scores 38 seconds into OT to give the Bruins a 4-3 win over the Sabres
By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Paval Zacha scored 38 seconds into overtime, David Pastrnak had a goal and two assists and the Boston Bruins rallied for a 4-3 win over the Atlantic Division-leading Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night. Casey Mittelstadt scored with six minutes remaining to tie the game, and […]
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Brown scores 31 as Celtics rally to beat Thunder 119-109, snapping OKC’s 12-game win streak
BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 14 of his 31 points a pivotal third quarter and the Boston Celtics rallied to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-109 on Wednesday night, snapping the defending champions’ 12-game win streak. Jayson Tatum recovered from back-to-back rocky performances to add 19 points and 12 rebounds while also contributing seven […]
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Rep. Carson: Newport birthing center must not pay for Brown Health’s Massachusetts losses
State Rep. Lauren H. Carson is calling on Brown University Health to publicly commit to keeping the Noreen Stonor Drexel Birthing Center at Newport Hospital open — and warning that continued state financial support for the health system could hinge on that commitment. Carson, a Newport Democrat, made the demand this week in response to […]
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Rhode Island Senate passes DiPalma’s student health and safety bills
The Rhode Island Senate on Wednesday passed two bills sponsored by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Louis P. DiPalma that aim to strengthen student health and safety across the state’s schools. The legislation now heads to the House for consideration. The first bill (2026-S 2873) would require inspections and evaluations of indoor air quality in every […]
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Expecting a baby? South County Health has you covered with free classes
These free classes are one of the many ways South County Health supports the health and well-being of mothers, babies, and families throughout the region. Classes fill quickly and are open to all participants—including those who are not South County Health patients, and regardless of where you plan to deliver. Newport sessions will be held […]
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Knies scores 2 goals and Maple Leafs snap 3-game skid with 4-2 win at Bruins
By DOUG ALDEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Matthew Knies scored a pair of goals and the Toronto Maple Leafs snapped a three-game losing streak with a 4-2 victory over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night. Max Domi and William Nylander also scored for the Maple Leafs and John Tavares had three assists as Toronto […]
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Newport senator’s bill to ban algorithmic and surge pricing heads to committee Tuesday
A bill from a Newport-area state senator that would ban businesses from using algorithms and real-time data to manipulate what customers pay is headed to the Rhode Island Senate Commerce Committee for a hearing Tuesday afternoon. The legislation (2026-S 2428), introduced by Sen. Dawn Euer (D-Dist. 13, Newport, Jamestown), would make it a deceptive trade […]
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Newport and Portsmouth among 15 municipalities to share $5.7 million in state outdoor recreation grants
Two Newport County communities are among 15 municipalities statewide sharing more than $5.7 million in matching outdoor recreation grants announced this week by Gov. Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management. Newport will receive $500,000 — the maximum large development grant available — to develop the John Chafee Boulevard Recreation Area in […]
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Portsmouth and Bristol lawmakers introduce bill to reopen closed beds at Rhode Island Veterans Home
Two East Bay lawmakers are pushing to tackle the staffing crisis that has kept dozens of beds closed at the Rhode Island Veterans Home, introducing legislation that would require state agencies to analyze the problem and develop a plan to fix it. Sen. Linda Ujifusa (D-Dist. 11, Portsmouth, Bristol) and Rep. Susan Donovan (D-Dist. 69, […]
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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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Climate Action Rhode Island endorses Sue AnderBois for lieutenant governor
A Rhode Island grassroots environmental organization has thrown its support behind Providence City Council member Sue AnderBois in the 2026 race for lieutenant governor, citing her record on clean energy and climate policy as the driving force behind the endorsement. Climate Action Rhode Island announced its backing of AnderBois on Sunday, describing her as a […]
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Florida hires Rhode Island’s Tammi Reiss as its next women’s basketball coach
By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida hired Rhode Island’s Tammi Reiss as the program’s next women’s basketball coach Monday, tasking her with rebuilding the least-accomplished program on campus. Reiss, a three-time Atlantic 10 coach of the year, spent seven seasons with the Rams and led them to the NCAA Women’s Tournament for […]
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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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Timberwolves snap 18-game skid in Boston by beating Celtics 102-92
BOSTON (AP) — Bones Hyland scored 23 points, Jaden McDaniels had 19 and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Celtics 102-92 to snap an 18-game losing streak in Boston. Ayo Dosunmu added 17 points, eight rebounds and six assists for Minnesota, and Rudy Gobert had 14 rebounds and nine points. The Timberwolves’ last win in Boston […]