The Rhode Island congressional delegation has steered $13.5 million in federal funding to upgrade the Providence Ferry Terminal, the northern end of the seasonal ferry route connecting Newport, Bristol and Providence. The money goes to the Rhode Island Department of Transportation for work at the terminal at 25 Portugal Parkway in Fox Point, which currently […]
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Middletown police identify man killed crossing Coddington Highway
Police have identified the 80-year-old Middletown man who died Sunday night after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Coddington Highway as Ronald Moore. Middletown Police and Fire personnel responded to the intersection of Coddington Highway and Underwood Lane at approximately 8:10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, for a reported collision involving a pedestrian. First responders […]
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New York Yacht Club takes fifth straight Hinman Masters at Harbour Court
The New York Yacht Club won its fifth consecutive Hinman Masters Team Race over the weekend, taking the best-of-five championship series 3-1 against Eastport Yacht Club of Annapolis, Md., at Harbour Court. The 24th edition ran Aug. 14-16. NYYC Levesque and Eastport were the class of the round robin, with the host team going 16-2 […]
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Today In Newport History: August 17, 1790 – George Washington Arrives In Newport
On the morning of August 17th, 1790 George Washington arrived in Newport. He was accompanied by Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson, Governor George Clinton of New York, U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Blair of Virginia, and U.S. Congressman William Loughton Smith of South Carolina. The following recount of this historic visit is from the Touro […]
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Your Newport County weather forecast: 7 days on land and sea
Whether you’re heading out on the water, planning a weekend event, or just trying to dress for the day, here’s your full 7-day forecast for Newport County — pulled live from NOAA’s National Weather Service and refreshed automatically. Weather Forecast Marine Forecast
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McKee ceremonially signs bill creating Dominican heritage license plate
Gov. Dan McKee ceremonially signed legislation Friday creating a special charity license plate supporting the Dominican Independence Heritage Award Committee of Rhode Island. The bills, H833 and S3362, were sponsored by Rep. Grace Diaz and Sen. Ana Quezada, both Providence Democrats. McKee was joined at the signing by Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos, Treasurer James A. […]
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Rhode Island opens applications for new federal Workforce Pell Grant program
Rhode Island has opened applications for training providers seeking to participate in Workforce Pell, a new federal program extending Pell Grant aid to short-term workforce training, Gov. Dan McKee and the Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner announced Friday. Providers can apply for state-level approval from Friday through Sept. 14. To qualify, programs must run 8 […]
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Rhode Island Foundation awards $290,000 to Newport County nonprofits
More than 50 nonprofits serving Newport County will share $290,000 in grants from the Rhode Island Foundation, the organization announced Friday. The grants come through the Foundation’s Newport County Fund, which awards up to $10,000 per organization to expand established programs, support advocacy, fund new projects or build partnerships. Funding decisions were made with an […]
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On the Market: Late summer brings opportunity across Newport County
We are heading into another summer weekend in Newport County, and the open house schedule is decidedly Saturday-heavy, with dozens of properties available to tour across the area and a lighter schedule on Sunday. That timing creates a good opportunity for buyers. Mid-to-late August is traditionally a bit of a lull in our local market […]
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UTIC names Donald McCormack board chair as founding chair Debbie Proffitt retires
The Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium has elected Donald McCormack as chair of its board of directors following the retirement of Debbie Proffitt, a founding board member who led the board through the organization’s first decade. McCormack is senior consultant to McLaughlin Research Corporation and brings more than 40 years of experience with the Navy’s research, […]
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Health department recommends closing King Park Beach to swimming
The Rhode Island Department of Health is recommending that the swimming area at King Park Beach be closed due to high bacteria counts, the department announced Thursday afternoon. RIDOH will continue monitoring beach water quality through Labor Day, and a beach’s status can change as new samples come in. Current beach information is available on […]
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Newport County man diagnosed with rare tick-borne Powassan virus
A Newport County man in his 70s has been diagnosed with Powassan virus, a rare tick-borne illness, the Rhode Island Department of Health announced Thursday. The man began experiencing symptoms in late July. It is the state’s second confirmed Powassan case in 2026 and the tenth since Rhode Island first reported the disease in 2016. […]
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Same arguments, new insults: McKee and Foulkes clash in first TV debate
by Nancy Lavin, Rhode Island Current August 13, 2026 Familiar arguments over opioids, infrastructure and who cares more about everyday Rhode Islanders dominated the first televised Democratic gubernatorial debate of the 2026 election cycle.Yet Gov. Dan McKee and his challenger, Helena Buonanno Foulkes, still managed to infuse their usual talking points with fresh insults during […]
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Newport City Council calls Saturday special meeting on city manager’s employment
The Newport City Council will hold a special meeting Saturday, Aug. 15, at 10 a.m. at City Hall to meet in executive session regarding City Manager Colin K. Kennedy’s employment. According to the docket released Wednesday afternoon, the council will meet in the city solicitor’s office “to discuss issues involving the City Manager’s employment with […]
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Aquidneck Resilience seeks public input on islandwide climate plan at four listening sessions
Aquidneck Resilience is inviting island residents to help shape an islandwide Climate Resilience Plan through a series of community listening sessions beginning Aug. 25. The plan is intended as a guidebook for reducing the island’s climate risks — flooding, extreme heat and cold, and severe storms that cross town lines. Aquidneck Resilience has engaged more […]
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IYRS to host international STEM clinic connecting women to marine tech careers
IYRS School of Technology & Trades will host one of two international Ocean Racing STEM Clinics on Aug. 24-25, a program aimed at drawing women into technical careers in the sailing and marine industries. The clinic is a partnership between The Magenta Project, a global initiative working to expand opportunities for women in sailing and […]
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Dave Matthews Band coming to Providence in November, months after Newport Folk surprise
Dave Matthews Band will play the Amica Mutual Pavilion on Nov. 9 as part of a fall tour announced Tuesday, bringing the frontman back to Rhode Island less than four months after his unannounced solo appearance at the Newport Folk Festival. Matthews made his Newport Folk debut on July 26, joining Nathaniel Rateliff & Friends […]
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Rhode Island seeking paid poll workers for September primary, November general election
The Rhode Island Board of Elections is recruiting paid poll workers for the Sept. 9 primary and the Nov. 3 general election, with local boards of canvassers hiring across the state. Poll workers set up polling places, greet voters, verify registrations and issue ballots. They also help voters navigate the process by demonstrating voting equipment […]
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Newport International Boat Show expands education lineup with on-water training, new fishing village
The 55th Newport International Boat Show will offer one of its most extensive educational lineups yet when it returns to the waterfront Sept. 17-20, with programming ranging from free walk-up seminars to on-water instruction with certified captains. The Cruisers Classroom, presented by the Annapolis School of Seamanship, returns with complimentary interactive sessions running all four […]
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Bike Newport’s 10-Spot Ride returns Aug. 29 with a new finale stop
Bike Newport’s 10-Spot Ride returns Saturday, Aug. 29, for its seventh year, with riders pedaling between secret locations across the city over 5.5 hours. The event pairs ten properties with 15 chefs and restaurants and 20 live musical performances, all reached by bicycle. Participants pick their own order and route and decide how long to […]
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Today In Newport History: August 11, 1866 – First roller skating rink opens to the public in U.S.
Roller skates in the United States around 1905 James Plimpton, inventor of the modern quad roller skate, and the New York Roller Skating Association (NYRSA) leased The Atlantic House Hotel in Newport and converted the dining room into a skating area on August 11th, 1866. This was the first roller skating rink open to the public in the […]
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Raytheon, Portsmouth-based Composite Energy Technologies demonstrate new undersea drone
Raytheon and Composite Energy Technologies have successfully demonstrated the undersea launch capabilities of HADALUS, a new long-endurance unmanned undersea vehicle, the companies announced Monday. The vehicle completed a series of at-sea missions on a Navy undersea test range during a recent exercise, launching while submerged. According to Raytheon, it marks the first time the Navy […]
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79th George Washington Letter Reading set for Sunday at Old Colony House
The 79th annual reading of George Washington’s letter to the Hebrew Congregation in Newport takes place Sunday, Aug. 16, at 1 p.m. at the Old Colony House, the second consecutive year the event has been held there rather than at Touro Synagogue. Keith Stokes will read the letter. Stokes is vice chair of TSF Newport, […]
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Hundreds turn out for Newport Skatepark bash held in memory of Davey Rogers
Hundreds of skateboarders and fans filled Newport Skate Park on Saturday for the Friends of Newport Skatepark’s second annual Summer Bash, held in memory of Davey Rogers, a professional skateboarder for Beer City Skateboards who lived in Newport and died last year. The day’s message centered on mental health and the importance of taking care […]
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Newport firefighters knock down rooftop fire at Brenton Hotel
Newport firefighters responded to a rooftop fire at the Brenton Hotel on Friday night after a chiminea-style fire pit malfunctioned, closing part of America’s Cup Avenue and prompting the evacuation of the hotel. The hotel announced the reopening in a video posted online Saturday afternoon, thanking A1 Roofing & Construction for getting the space back […]