On Friday, October 6, Innovate Newport hosted its third annual Startup Pitch Competition, a collaboration with The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce and Social Enterprise Greenhouse. The Pitch Competition allowed 9 startup businesses (in any industry) the opportunity to make a 3-minute presentation to the audience, to compete for a comprehensive prize package that included […]
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Best-selling author to lecture on the war between the Colonists and Native Americans at Portsmouth Historical Society
NY Times bestselling author Michael Tougias will give a presentation on the war between the Colonists and Native Americans in 1675-76 at the Portsmouth Historical Society on October 19th at 6:30 PM. Tougias is the author of the acclaimed Until I Have No Country (A novel of King Philip’s War), and co-author with Eric Schultz of King Philip’s […]
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R.I. Public Expenditure Council to honor Dorothy Pascale and Joe Nicholson at its annual meeting
The Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council (RIPEC) will honor two public employees for their outstanding service at their annual meeting on Thursday, November 2nd at 5:30 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza. The recipients of RIPEC’s 47th Annual Public Service Awards are Dorothy Pascale, State Controller at the R.I. Department of Administration, and Joseph Nicholson, the recently retired […]
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Obituary: Mary Louise Begg
MARY LOUISE BEGG, 85, of Newport, RI, passed away on September 25, 2023, unexpectedly in Newport. Mary Louise was born in Elizabeth, N.J. on May 21, 1938. She graduated from Benedictine Academy in Elizabeth NJ and from Georgian Court College in Lakewood, NJ. She worked as an assistant evening clothing buyer for Lord & Taylor […]
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Obituary: Elaine (Medeiros) Tierney
Elaine (Medeiros) Tierney, 76, of Warren, Rhode Island, died on October 7, 2023. She was born in Fall River, MA on September 6, 1947, the daughter of the late Manuel and M. Louise Medeiros. Elaine was born in St. Anne’s hospital in Fall River, and grew up in Portsmouth, RI. She graduated from Middletown High […]
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Newport police reports for Oct. 9 – 10
Here’s a look at the Newport Police Department arrest and dispatch logs for Monday, October 9 through Tuesday, October 10. What’sUpNewp has edited the arrest log to withhold home address information. All persons arrested or cited are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law. ARREST LOG At 3:10 am on Monday, October 9, […]
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Newport police reports for Oct. 6 – 9
Here’s a look at the Newport Police Department arrest and dispatch logs for Friday, October 6 – Monday, October 9. What’sUpNewp has edited the arrest log to withhold home address information. All persons arrested or cited are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law. ARREST LOG At 11 pm on Saturday, October 7, […]
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Obituary: Edward A. Skahill
Edward A. Skahill, 77, of South Kingstown, RI passed away at RI Hospital on October 7, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Janet (Norbury) Skahill for 46 years. Born in Quincy, MA, he was the son of the late Cmd. John J. Skahill and Marjorie (Wright) Skahill. Besides his wife, Edward leaves behind brothers […]
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Obituary: Jennifer M. Tobin
Beloved wife, stepmother, and Nana, Jennifer (Wignall) Tobin, of Bristol, RI died peacefully on October 7, 2023 following a lengthy illness. A Master Gardener, and lifelong nature enthusiast, Jennifer was aptly born in the throes of springtime, on May 5th, 1946, in Kent, “the Garden of England.” Her childhood held many happy memories of her […]
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What Sold: 25 recent real estate transactions in Newport County
The Newport County real estate market had 25 property sales published in the statewide MLS across various communities. Here’s a snapshot of the recent transactions and a link to the properties that sold last week: What Sold in Newport County 1. Little Compton – 69 Old Harbor Road Type: Colonial Price: $1,150,000.00 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: […]
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Obituary: Elvira Galli
Elvira Galli, 95, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away peacefully during the early morning hour on October 6, 2023, at the Grand Islander Nursing Home. Born in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of the late Alberto and Filomena (Castellucci) Galli. Elvira was an assistant manager at Anderson-Little Co., where she was always a friendly face […]
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Liebel & New Wave Team claim North American and Summer 2023 IC37 Season Championship
By New York Yacht Club. Photos: Stuart Streuli & Julia Boron / NYYC Successfully managing the extraordinarily shifty and variable winds that dominated the IC37 North American Championship required a crew that was both mentally and physically agile. This was particularly true for the final two races of the regatta, sailed today inside Narragansett Bay in […]
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Indigenous Peoples Day offers a reminder of Native American history − including the scalping they endured at the hands of Colonists
The first encounters between European settlers and Native Americans are captured on a wood engraving in this 1888 image. DigitalVision Vectors Christoph Strobel, UMass Lowell For the third year, the United States will officially observe Columbus Day alongside Indigenous Peoples Day on Oct. 9, 2023. In 2021, the Biden administration declared the second Monday in […]
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Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra to host season opener concert on Oct. 28
The Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra, Rhode Island’s premier community orchestra, presents its Season Opener Concert, ’Resonance & Revolution’, on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at 7:30 pm in the auditorium of East Providence High School, 2000 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence, RI. The Season Opener Concert is being sponsored in honor of October being ‘Breast Cancer Awareness Month’. […]
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Obituary: Sheila Bowman Graff
Sheila Bowman Graff, of Newport, RI passed away peacefully at St. Clare – Newport on Tuesday October 3, 2023. In her final days she enjoyed the caring comfort of the staff at St. Clare and Hope Hospice and the company of friends and family, especially her sister, Nancy Bowman of Williston, VT. Sheila Bowman Graff […]
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Obituary: Richard Marvin McMahon
Richard Marvin “Dick” McMahon of NH, formerly of Portsmouth and Newport RI, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2023, at 87 years of age. Born in Newport, RI on March 11, 1936, he was the son of the late James Edward and Gertrude Edith (Francis) McMahon. Richard proudly served our country in the United States […]
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Haunted Hull-O-Ween Scavenger Hunt coming to The Sailing Museum
Get ready to shiver yer timbers at the Haunted Hull-O-Ween Scavenger Hunt hosted at The Sailing Museum in Newport. From 11 am-4 pm on October 21st and 28th, Schoonmaker Hall will be transformed into a Davy Jones’ Locker! Kids can enjoy a scavenger hunt, sweet treats, and storytelling. Costumes are encouraged. Visitors can also explore the […]
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Newport Restoration Foundation announces new session of its Preservation Trades Specialist Training Pilot Program
The Newport Restoration Foundation (NRF) is announcing a new session of its pilot Preservation Trades Specialist Training Program, a hands-on training and experience-building course designed to expand the skillsets of experienced tradespeople and increase knowledge of preservation tradecraft in Newport. The course will be held from November 2023 to February 2024. Classes are on Tuesdays […]
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Explore Your Dream Home: Newport County Open Houses This Weekend
Are you in search of your dream home, a vacation getaway, or an investment property? This weekend, you have the perfect opportunity to explore a wide range of homes here in Newport County. Whether you’re looking for a cozy single-family home or a stylish condominium, this weekend’s open house roster offers a diverse selection of […]
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Rhode Island Road Report: Travel Advisories for Oct. 7 – 14
Here are the weekly road construction reports from the Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority (RITBA) and Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT). All schedules are weather-dependent. Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority October 8 – 14, 2023 Newport Claiborne Pell BridgeWestbound Right Lane Closure- 10/10 to 10/13- 7 am to 3 pmEastbound Right Lane Closure- […]
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Former Tropical Storm Philippe’s remnants headed to waterlogged New England and Atlantic Canada
The remnants of former Tropical Storm Philippe headed toward waterlogged New England with the promise of more precipitation, gusts and isolated power outages after lashing Bermuda with heavy rain and winds. The storm was expected to arrive late Saturday with gusts up to 50 mph (80 kph) in eastern and northern Maine, strong enough to cause power […]
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Husky duo are on a quest to find a loving home where they can unleash their quirky charm and awesome personalities
Meet Joey and Falcor – hopefully, you’re new best friends! The Potter League for Animals is looking for a new loving home for this Husky duo. “Step right up and meet the dynamic Husky duo that’s stealing hearts left and right – Joey and Falcor! These two fluffy jesters are on a quest to find […]
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Rare manatee that visited Rhode Island found dead offshore
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (AP) — A manatee that made a rare visit to Rhode Island has been found dead offshore, bringing a sad end to the marine mammal’s curious appearance in New England. The West Indian manatee is a gentle, plant-eating giant sometimes known as a sea cow that normally lives in the warmer waters of […]
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RI Department of State reminds voters of the upcoming registration deadline
Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State Elections Division are today reminding eligible voters of the voter registration deadline for the special elections being held this fall. There are special elections for Congressional District 1, State Senate District 1, and local referenda questions on November 7, 2023. The deadline for […]