Flo’s Clam Shack announced on Facebook this week that its Middletown location will reopen for the season at 11 am on Thursday, March 14, 2024. To kick off the season, they will be open weekly, Thursday through Sunday, from 11 am to 9 pm. Flo’s Clam Shack at Island Park in Portsmouth typically reopens for […]
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AOH Pipes & Drums, AOH Men’s Singers to perform at Midtown Oyster Bar on March 15
Join What’sUpNewp from 4 pm to 6 pm on Friday, March 15, the eve of the 2024 Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade, at Midtown Oyster Bar for our 7th Annual St. Patrick’s Parade Day Celebration! Once again, the celebration features a performance by the Ancient Order of Hibernian’s (AOH) Pipes & Drums and AOH Men’s Singers. For those of […]
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CCRI earns National Recognition for Maritime Workforce Training
The Community College of Rhode Island has received national recognition for its training programs. The college has now been designated as a Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education. The designation is a testament to the college’s efforts to provide training and education opportunities to students who are seeking careers in the […]
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On The Market: An inside look at this weekend’s Open Houses in Newport County
Whether you’re a first-time buyer or looking to upgrade your living space, Open Houses are a great way to see multiple properties. From charming starter homes to luxury single families, this weekend’s open houses showcase a diverse range of options to suit every lifestyle. Inventory still remains extremely scarce across Newport County, and sellers are […]
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Open House to be held on Saturday, March 9, to say farewell to Rogers High School gym
Your final opportunity to say farewell to the Rogers High School Gym will be on Saturday, March 9, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. “There will be plenty of RETRO MEMORABILIA to take home, photo opportunities, and time to reminisce with old friends and teammates,” Josie Chaves, Rogers High School Athletic Director, tells What’sUpNewp. Come […]
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Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District to host Earth Month Events
The Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District, as part of Aquidneck Island Earth Week, will host a series of events to celebrate Earth Month. The events will take place throughout April. The events include rain barrel workshops, a seedling sale, trash pickups, and more. These events are open to the public and will help the community […]
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Rhode Island Foundation is accepting applications for $10,000 grants to support community projects
The Rhode Island Foundation has announced that it is currently taking applications for $10,000 grants from local libraries, neighborhood groups and nonprofit organizations for projects that aim to bring people together. “Communities thrive where people, places, and traditions meet. We want your best suggestions for enhancing the quality of life, building relationships, enlivening neighborhoods, and […]
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Newport Police Arrest & Dispatch Log: March 7 – 8
Newport Police Department provided the following arrest and dispatch logs for Thursday, March 7, through 7 am on Friday, March 8. Arrest Log At 2 am on Friday, March 8, Nyzhon Smith, 20, of Newport, Rhode Island, was summoned/cited on a Weapons, Air Guns Prohibited charge. Dispatch Log Press-Log-3-7-to-3-8Download
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Reminder: ‘Spring Forward’ this weekend; check smoke detectors, too
Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 am on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Unfortunately, it means that you’ll lose an hour of sleep this weekend. But the good news is that the sunset will be much later in the evening. In Newport, the sun will rise at 6:05 am on Saturday and will set at 5:45 […]
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Triple scoop success: Clementine’s Homemade Ice Cream opening in Portsmouth, their third location
Spring is just around the corner, and as warmer weather approaches, local ice cream joints are awakening from their winter slumber. Warren and Jess Sternberg, the owners of Clementine’s Homemade Ice Cream, have spent the winter months working hard to grow their small business. This spring, Aquidneck Islanders will be treated to a shop expansion […]
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Rhode Island Senate passes bill to protect patients’ pharmacy options
The Senate today passed a bill sponsored by Sen. Linda Ujifusa that protects patients from an insurance scheme called “white bagging” that interferes with how prescribed drugs are delivered and administered. White bagging refers to a practice where insurers require patients to get their prescriptions from insurer-affiliated pharmacies that are often mail order-only. The bill […]
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Rhode Island Energy: Significant drop in electricity supply prices coming for customers
Rhode Island Energy announced today that electricity supply prices will drop significantly this spring based on a new rate proposal that is before the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission (RIPUC). The supply decrease applies to those Rhode Island Energy customers who are on the Company’s default supply rate, also known as its Last Resort Service […]
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Mount Hope Bridge lane restrictions to begin Monday
Drivers traveling on the Mount Hope Bridge will begin to experience delays as the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority begins a period of lane restrictions. The restrictions, which are scheduled to begin Monday, March 11, are to enable cable air flow testing, part of the design of the Mount Hope dehumidification project., RITBA officials […]
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Middletown installs new lifesaving equipment at Gaudet Athletic Complex
The Town of Middletown has announced the installation of new lifesaving equipment at the Gaudet Athletic Complex on Turner Road. The equipment, which the Middletown Athletic Boosters donated, will help assist those who have suffered a cardiac arrest. The new automated external defibrillator (AED) is located in the concession stand building. It is equipped with […]
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Rhode Island to provide fresh, locally-grown food to seniors through upgraded food assistance program
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced on Thursday that upgraded fresh and healthy food options are on the way to Rhode Island seniors. DEM’s Division of Agriculture and Forest Environment has upgraded its Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) to provide an estimated 10,000 eligible seniors with fresh, RI Grown fruit and […]
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Newport Contemporary Ballet to present ‘Shifting Light’
Newport Contemporary Ballet’s spring repertory performance, Shifting Light, includes a strikingly diverse program with work ranging from beautiful, neo-classical ballet to powerful contemporary dance. Shifting Light includes four world premiere works by choreographers Kristopher Estes-Brown, Caroline Dahm, Janice Rosario, and NCB’s Artistic Director, Danielle Genest. Shifting Light will also include continued participation in the national Arpino Centennial Celebration to […]
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Last chance for Rhode Island voters to request mail ballots
The Rhode Island Department of State announced today that the last day for eligible Rhode Island voters to apply for a mail ballot for the Presidential Preference Primary is Thursday, March 12, 2024. Registered voters can apply for a mail ballot by mail or through the RI Department of State’s online mail ballot application portal […]
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Whip Lawson, East Bay legislators introduce legislation requiring regular, comprehensive Washington Bridge updates
To ensure Rhode Islanders receive reliable, constant, and comprehensive updates regarding the status of the Washington Bridge, Senate Majority Whip Valarie J. Lawson and other East Bay lawmakers have introduced legislation requiring regular monthly reports from the Rhode Island Department of Transportation. “For my constituents in East Providence, and for residents across East Bay communities, […]
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What’s Up this weekend in Newport: March 8 – 10
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport, Rhode Island, this weekend, Friday, March 8 through Sunday, March 10. Friday, March 8 Things To Do 10 am: A is for Art at Newport Public Library 2 pm: Film Series – 2024 Oscar Nominees at Newport Public Library 3 pm: Aloha Couples […]
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Obituary: Debra M. Shepherd
Debra M. Shepherd, 65, of Hamden, CT, formerly of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on February 29, 2024. She was the wife of the late Wallace B. Shepherd, Jr. Born in Winthrop, MA, she was the daughter of Chester D. Capodilupo Sr. and the late Mary Rose (DiNicola) Capodilupo. Debra graduated from Rogers High School and […]
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Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County is accepting nominations for LeRoy White Soul & Conscience Award
The Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County (“ACA”) and the LeRoy White Family Foundation are now accepting nominations for the second annual LeRoy White Soul & Conscience Award. The $5,000 award will be given annually to a musician of any age or situation whose life and/or art contribute to and connect the community. Musicians […]
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Newport Contemporary Ballet will present ‘Are the Crayons Quitting?’
Newport Contemporary Ballet presents: Are the Crayons Quitting? Adapted from The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt. Returning by popular demand, Are The Crayons Quitting? – based on bestselling author Drew Daywalt’s book, The Day The Crayons Quit! This original adaptation includes Rhode Island artists, composers, and designers who collaborated with Artistic Director Danielle Genest to bring […]
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Newport Police Arrest & Dispatch Log: March 6 – 7
Newport Police made one arrest on Wednesday, March 6, according to their arrest log for Wednesday, March 6, through 7 am on Thursday, March 7. Arrest Log At 5:10 pm on Wednesday, March 6, Juan Escobar Paniagua, 27, whose address was withheld, was arrested on a charge of Violation – No Contact Order. Dispatch Log […]
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Obituary: Dr. John Brian Haworth
Dr. John Brian Haworth, of Tiverton, RI, died peacefully on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at the age of 97. Dr. Haworth was born on January 30, 1927, to the late Norman Blackburn Haworth and Lucetta (Knight) Haworth in Dunkinfield, Cheshire, England. He was the husband of Jean (Norbury) Haworth. Dr. Haworth was a Chartered Engineer […]
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Obituary: Nancy E. Beimler
Newport, RI – Nancy E. Beimler, 88, entered into Eternity on March 1, 2024. She had been the devoted wife of William C. Beimler for nearly 66 years. Nancy was born in Manchester, NH, on July 8, 1935, as the daughter of Edward and Loretta (Labelle) Cousins and younger sister of Norman Cousins. Nancy grew […]