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Andrew Light, a Distinguished Senior Fellow in the Climate Program at the World Resources Institute in Washington, D.C., will talk about responsible geoengineering when he presents the keynote address at the 39th Humanities & Technology Association (HTA) Conference being held at Salve Regina University. Light’s talk, “What Would Responsible Geoengineering Look Like” will be presented […]

The Rhode Island State Police announced in a press release on Tuesday that more than 130 women troopers from all six New England State Police agencies, including the Rhode Island State Police, are scheduled to attend the second annual NESPAC Women’s Leadership Conference in Newport on Thursday and Friday (November 2 and 3). The two-day […]

Conversations about how schools affected our lives, and how do they affect our community finished last night at the Boys & Girls Club of Newport County and at the Claiborne Pell Elementary School.  The second community conversations around the topic, “What do we want our graduates to know and be able to do?” begin tomorrow, with a morning session at 10:00 […]

Lila Delman Real Estate International has announced the sale of 165 Boston Neck Road in Narragansett for $3.2 million. Lila Delman Real Estate International was both the listing and the selling company. Debbie Wilson and Jamie Wilson, Sales Associates, represented the seller and Janet Kermes, Sales Associate, represented the buyer. This represents the highest single-family […]

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Frost Advisory, which is in effect from 11 PM this evening to 9 AM EDT Wednesday. Location…Northern Connecticut, Rhode Island and portions of eastern Massachusetts.Temperatures…Lows will bottom out in the upper 20s to middle 30s by daybreak Wednesday.Timing…Widespread frost expected between 2 and 8 am Wednesday.Impacts…Sensitive […]

STEM educational advancements continue at Rogers High School. Through a generous grant from Drupal Connect, IntraCity Geeks will run its 60-hour “STEM Fun-0-One” after school program for high school students. On November 6th, participants will design, build and launch rockets thousands of feet into the air, assemble and program self-thinking robots, assist with programming self-driving […]

Kathy Martin, voted one of Rhode Island’s “Best Trainers” and a former founder/co-owner of Pulse Newport, is opening Elevate Fitness (with a party) on Friday, November 10. Martin has over 20 years experience and is known for her always-popular boot camps and dynamic fitness classes. Elevate is going to become the go-to studio for boot camps […]

Newport Police Department announced via a press release on September 30th that beginning on November 1st that the male Police Officers of the Newport Police Department will be participating in “No-Shave November”. “The goal of No-Shave November is to grow Cancer awareness and raise funds to support Cancer prevention, research and education. As part of […]

More than 200 people representing the lodging industry, including owners/operators and/or general managers of resorts, inns, bed and breakfasts, hotels and motor inns, will gather in Newport for the annual New England Inns and Resorts Association (NEIRA) meeting from Nov. 1 – 3, 2017. As the leading professional organization representing lodging establishments in New England, NEIRA’s […]

Vestas 11th Hour Racing have won Leg 1 of the Volvo Ocean Race, crossing the finish line in the River Tagus in Lisbon, Portugal, to complete the 1,650 nautical mile leg in light winds on Saturday afternoon. The win was a tremendous victory for American skipper Charlie Enright and his team, who earned 8 points […]

As of Friday, October 27th, Joh DePetro is no longer on the air in Newport County. Follow his radio show from 1 pm to 5 pm on Thursday, October 26th, DePetro gave notice to WADK that he would no longer be hosting his show on AM 1540 WADK. DePetro is not an employee and instead […]

Here is a rundown of the open houses this weekend in Newport, Portsmouth, and Middletown. Buy a house, stay a while! Newport 30 Fenner Ave. Price: $499,0001,705 sq. ft.3 BD/2+ BASunday from 11 am to 1 pm 62/62 Below Ave. Price: $500,0001,721 sq. ft.4 BD/3 BASunday from 12 pm to 2 pm 14 Eustis Ave. Price: $599,9001,519 sq. […]

Metal has always had a dedicated following but this decade has seen a rise in prog rock addicts. I’m not talking about the 70’s prog stuff, I’m talking about people craving technical and abstract guitar work as if it were a drug. New Bedford, MA shredders Elder have been the physical representation of the happy […]

Newport Daily News announced on Thursday afternoon that their parent company, The Edward A. Sherman Publishing Company, has been sold to Gatehouse Media. “The sale includes The Newport Daily News, The Independent, Newport Life Magazine, South County Life Magazine and Mercury, among other publications, and Sherman Publishing’s commercial printing division,” Jonathan Zins, Managing Editor of The Newport […]

Discover where to find live music, karaoke, comedy, dancing and entertainment this weekend in and around Newport! *Unless otherwise noted, the venue is located in Newport. Friday, October 27th Buskers: Grace Morrison at 9 pmCeltica: Karaoke at 10 pmClarke Cooke House: DJ & Dancing in the Boom Boom Room at 10 pmElks Club – Leslie Grimes & Matt Bruneau W/Bob Howard at […]

Newport City Council met for fourteen minutes in front of approximately 10 citizens on Wednesday night in the Council Chamber at Newport City Hall. Councilor Susan Taylor was absent for the first few minutes of the meeting, she appeared in time to introduce her resolution below. During the Citizens Forum, Ashley Hill from C-SPAN Cities Tour […]

In light of the recent increase in sightings of coyotes throughout the Newport, Newport City Manager Joe Nicholson is reminding residents that City Ordinance, Chapter 6.12, prohibits the feeding of, or providing an attractant for, non-domesticated animals, that includes coyotes. “Coyote management studies have shown that the most effective tool in limiting human/coyote interactions is […]

Kids Count, the statewide children’s policy organization, today called upon the Rhode Island State legislature to restore foster care services to youth from 18 to 21, a population that Kids Count believes is at significant risk for failure in schools and the workplace, and more likely to engage in criminal activity. The recommendation was among […]

Rhode Island’s Office of Energy Resources has announced that the State has been ranked third in the nation for energy efficiency programs and policy, according to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy’s (ACEEE) 2017 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard. The annual ACEEE State Energy Efficiency Scorecard assesses state policies and programs that improve energy efficiency in […]

In the pre-dawn hours of Sunday morning, alarms were blaring all across Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts and further afield. Why the early wake-up call? The Seventh Annual Citizens Bank Pell Bridge Run! 2,700 runners and walkers of all ages gathered in Jamestown to run across the Claiborne Pell Bridge to Newport at sunrise. Photo Credit: Clancy Creative/Citizens […]

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) announced today an updated schedule for temporary closures of the channel on the Sakonnet River where it passes underneath the old Sakonnet River Bridge in Tiverton and Portsmouth. The closures will now begin on November 13, lasting approximately one month. The initial restrictions were scheduled to being on […]

Over the last 15 years, since enactment of legislation levying fines in Rhode Island for delinquent campaign finance filings, only a small fraction of the fines has been paid, leaving in question the effectiveness of the process. There appears to be little incentive for delinquent filers to make good on the fines, or even a […]

To the editor: I have introduced a resolution for consideration at tonight’s City Council meeting, asking the City administration to explore the feasibility of expanded recreational offerings in the north part of the City.   The intention of this resolution is to lay the groundwork for improved recreational opportunities and activities, to be ready for […]

Time for a new part-time gig, new full-time job or a new career? Start your job search right here, there are more than 100 businesses hiring right now in Newport. Hiring? Post a job, it will be included in our Featured Jobs and more. Featured Jobs IYRS – Development Associate – IYRSJames L. Maher Center – Direct Support Professional […]

“Providence needs a tax revolt.” I first saw this statement on a sign on Smith Street years ago. It was erected on the property of a good businessman, who had spent almost two decades honorably serving the community of Smith Hill. Years later, he is gone, but the statement remains true. We need a revolt, […]

C-SPAN has spent this last full week of October filming for their popular series “C-SPAN Cities Tour” in Newport. C-SPAN’s Cities Tour has been filming and interviewing local figures at Fort Adams State Park, Eisenhower House, Hammersmith Farm, Rosecliff and Newport Historical Society, according to the tours official Twitter Account. The specially outfitted C-SPAN Local Content […]

Dawn Euer, Newport County’s newest State Senator, and the three women who represent Newport County in the General Assembly will be guests at a forum hosted by the League of Women Voters, Newport County on October 30 in the Program Room of the Newport Public Library from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. Senator Dawn Euer (District […]

The Preservation Society of Newport County is looking for an Associate to support the Human Resources team with full scope HR responsibilities including recruiting, performance management, systems/processes, reporting, compliance and administrative duties. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter. The candidate will have the chance to work across departments and interact with members […]

Panelists representing diverse walks of life – including the law enforcement and immigrant communities – will lead a discussion, “Uniting Not Dividing: Exploring the Roots of the Divide Between Police and Communities” at 7 pm on Tuesday, Oct. 24 in the Bazarsky Lecture Hall at Salve Regina University. The panel discussion, one of many Multicultural […]

Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty has announced that 9 Kempton Place in Little Compton has sold for $2,595,000. According to data from the Rhode Island Statewide Multiple Listing Service, this is the second highest sale in Little Compton so far this year. The sellers of this ocean-side home were represented by Cherry Arnold, Sales Associate with Mott […]

Dr. Jon Marcoux, professor of cultural and historic preservation at Salve Regina University, will conduct a ground-penetrating radar demonstration at Tower Hill Cemetery in South Kingstown on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 1 – 3 p.m. Marcoux and representatives from the South County History Center will be on hand to discuss the cemetery’s headstones and Tower […]

Local Scouts were honored at the Narraganset Council, Boy Scouts of America traditional “Gathering of Eagles” event at the Rhode Island State House on Tuesday. The annual event recognized Scouts who have received the Eagle Scout award in the last three years within the Council, with an emphasis on those who received the award this past […]

During the 2017-2018 academic year, high school sophomores have the chance to enter a unique essay competition sponsored by the Newport Historical Society. This writing contest, entitled Big Ideas for a Changing World, asks students to explore the question, “What is happening now in your community, or what could be happening, that has the power to […]

Bad news for those who frequently visit Subway in downtown Newport, their restaurant at 359 Thames Street has apparently closed. As of October 16th, the lower Thames Street franchised restaurant has been closed and the windows have been covered with tarps – preventing anyone from seeing what is happening on the inside. The location has […]

SSV Oliver Hazard Perry, Rhode Island’s Official Sailing Education Vessel homeported in Newport, R.I. is back safe at her berth at Fort Adams State Park after an incident that left her disabled in inner Newport Harbor. On the evening of Sunday, October 15, the 200-foot Perry, with 12 crewmembers aboard, was moving under diesel power from Bowen’s Wharf – where it […]

An expert consultant for Salve Regina’s faculty and community partners learning communities will present “Hip Hop, Campus-Community Collaboration and the Old White Guy Professor” at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 18 in Bazarsky Lecture Hall, located in O’Hare Academic Center. Free and open to the public, the presentation will be given by Randy Stoecker, professor […]

The Newport Spring Leadership Committee and the design team, headed by L+A Landscape Architecture of Newport, RI, will be conducting a public information update meeting on October 19, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. at the Newport Public Library Program Room to present the Historic Newport Town Spring project’s progress-to-date and ongoing developments including the scheduled site […]

Happy National Energy Awareness Month! With New York City recently announcing its three-year plan to uphold the Paris climate accord, the first among nearly 250 U.S. cities that pledged to do so, the personal-finance website WalletHub conducted an in-depth analysis of 2017’s Most & Least Energy-Efficient States. To gauge the financial impact of doing more with […]

Coast Guard Station Castle Hill is providing a safety zone in Newport Harbor after the Tall Ship SSV Oliver Hazard Perry lost power and hit multiple other boats before grounding near Perrotti Park on Sunday evening, according to a press release from Coast Guard Station Castle Hill. The SSV Oliver Hazard Perry, an educational tall ship […]

Miki Ohlsen, Artistic Director of Island Moving Company (IMC), has chosen former IMC dancer Danielle Genest to fill the role of Associate Artistic Director starting immediately. A Jamestown native, Genest began her dancing career at the age of three at the Newport Academy of Ballet and went on to dance with the Hartford Ballet, Janusphere […]

Here is a rundown of the open houses this weekend in Newport, Portsmouth, and Middletown. Buy a house, stay a while! Newport 9 Cliff Ave. (Pictured Above) Price: $1,535,0001,859 sq. ft.4 BD/4+ BAPresented by: Lizbeth KirwinBrokered by: LILA DELMAN REAL ESTATESaturday from 12 pm to 2 pm 37 1/2 Thurston Ave. Price: $1,535,0002,080 sq. ft.4 BD/2+ BAPresented by: LOU UPHAMBrokered […]

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation’s next rapid bridge replacement is the Tefft Hill Trail Bridge on I-95 in Exeter. Starting tonight, RIDOT will need to close a portion of I-95 North for 56 hours to complete the work. This approach will save nearly $1 million and four months of delays as compared with traditional construction […]

A trio of hurricanes causes incredible devastation in physical damage – and loss of life  – in August and September in Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico. The Florida Keys were among the hardest hit. Tim Tobin, who lives locally and owns a home in the Keys, shares his experiences during and after the hurricane, painting […]

On Wednesday, October 18, 2017, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, the Newport Police Department will hold an open house and information session for the Newport Police Explorer program at the Newport Police Station Assembly Room, 120 Broadway. The Explorer Program is open to all The Explorer Program is open to all male and female […]

Figuratively, we travel from a concert hall in Gargilesse – Dampierre, France to the Charles River in Boston. Arilyn Mitchell, a 17-year-old harpist who plays with the Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, joined me with Mary-Gail Smith of the Alliance Francaise of Newport recently on AM 1540 WADK Newport. Alliance Francaise is sponsoring Arilyn’s concert on […]

“It’s better than last year…but the need is still there.” That’s the message from Marilyn Warren, Executive Director of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center (MLK Center) about the Center’s food pantry inventory. For the second year in a row, Ryan Belmore (Owner of What’sUpNewp) and Rich Willis (Owner of Caleb & Broad and […]

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) announced on October 10th that they will be restricting travel through the Sakonnet River Channel for approximately one month, starting Monday, October 23. The restrictions are needed to allow for the safe removal of the old Sakonnet River Bridge. While bridge demolition activities are underway from 6 a.m. […]

The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) has provided the following update on the Newport Pell Bridge deck repair project in addition to work on the Jamestown Verrazzano and Mount Hope Bridges. The project on the Newport Pell Bridge is moving along smoothly and remains on schedule. This phase of the deck repair work in […]

Aquidneck Land Trust (“ALT”) announced a $20,000 Challenge Grant from an anonymous donor as part of its current campaign to purchase Little Creek Preserve, a former dairy farm in Portsmouth. ALT has been fundraising since July 2017 to purchase the 15.6-acre property, which abuts the Sakonnet Greenway Trail. “This stunning 15.6-acre property has significant land […]

Don’t be alarmed at the influx of fitness-apparel-clad, sneaker-wearing runners descending on the City-By-The-Sea this weekend. It’s the annual Amica Newport Marathon, and runners from across the country and around the globe will be in town to compete on 13.1 or 26.2 miles of Newport and Middletown’s most beautiful roads. The event is produced by […]

Buildings in every district in the state get a failing grade in Rhode Island’s first-ever statewide, independent study of public school facilities. The Rhode Island Department of Education’s 2017 State of Rhode Island Schoolhouses report forecasts $627.5 million in high-priority construction and repairs needed to keep students and teachers warm, safe, and dry in their […]

The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) provided the following update on the Newport Pell Bridge deck repair project on Friday, October 6th. The project is moving along smoothly and remains on schedule. This phase of the deck repair work in the westbound travel lanes is complete.The work included removing the old concrete by utilizing […]

Ringing in its 10th year, the Providence Honk Fest has become an early fall tradition around these parts. PRONK signifies the end to Rhode Island’s festival season while showcasing Providence’s premier brass bands along with introducing acts from all over the globe. On Columbus Day, or as the organizers would like to refer to it […]

For the first time, the Y is located in the North End of Newport at The Paul W. Crowley East Bay Met School. The Y will be present at the Met School Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 to 5 PM giving youth from the local community on campus the support they need with the Y’s […]

Hogan Associates has announced the sale of 19 Defenders Row in Newport for $2.75 million. This is Rhode Island’s highest condo sale of the year according to data from Rhode Island Statewide Multiple Listing Service. The Buyers of this property were represented by Gordon King of Hogan Associates. Jose Aguon, Realtor Associate with Gustave White […]

A biologist and a political scientist, both with expertise in the cybersecurity realm—will discuss career opportunities in technology and national security available to young people, hurdles women experience in the field, and strategies for career success when they lead a “Warrior Women” panel discussion at Salve Regina University’s Bazarsky Lecture Hall on Thursday, Oct. 5 […]

More than 200 members of the yachting community rallied on Friday, September 29 at Newport Shipyard to paddle in the Shipyard’s annual “Pumpkin Regatta” which raised over $8,200 for three non-profit organizations: Warrior Sailing Program which provides maritime education and outreach for wounded, ill, and injured service members; and Antigua & Barbuda Search and Rescue […]

On October 7, 2017, the 2nd annual Broadway Street Fair will be from noon to 6:00 pm. Newport Police Department announced on October 3rd that they will have activities in front of the police station that will include child identification kits provided by the Masons, face painting, karaoke, visits from McGruff the Crime Dog and several […]

With October being National Disability Employment Awareness Month and the 2017 cost-of-living adjustment for disability benefits being significantly lower than U.S. inflation, the personal-finance website WalletHub conducted an in-depth analysis of 2017’s Best & Worst Cities for People with Disabilities. In order to ease the process of finding the best place to live while managing a […]

On October 2, 2017, members from the Greenlove Foundation participated in St. Michael’s Country Day School assembly to celebrate the school’s environmental efforts and successes during the past three years.   As a result of the school’s environmental accomplishment, Greenlove has donated a water bottle filling station to SMCDS which was officially unveiled on Monday.   […]

George Wein, the iconic producer of the Newport Folk Festival and Newport Jazz Festival, will turn 92 years old on October 3rd, 2017. George Wein is considered to be as much a legend as his festivals.  Through his company, Festival Productions, he has spearheaded hundreds of music events since 1954 when he produced the first Newport […]

Time for a new part-time gig, new full-time job or a new career? Start your job search right here, there are nearly 100 businesses hiring right now in Newport. Hiring? Post a job, it will be included in our Featured Jobs and more. Featured Jobs 12 Meter Charters – 12 Meter Charters – Crew Member Position […]

Newport Police and the Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public two opportunities to drop off expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs for proper disposal.  It is free and anonymous.  Dropping off these medications helps prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs.  It also provides […]

On October 2, 2017, members from the Greenlove Foundation will participate in St. Michael’s Country Day School assembly to celebrate the school’s environmental efforts and successes during the past three years.   As a result of the school’s environmental accomplishment, Greenlove has donated a water bottle filling station to SMCDS which will be officially unveiled on […]

It’s no secret that Whalers Brewing has sky-rocketed in local bars and restaurants around Rhode Island this past year. Thanks to their Brewery Rep Greg Horton who got the beer into more than 300 bars and liquor stores between Newport and Massachusetts. Founded in 2011, Wes, Josh, and the team have been pumping out their […]

Lila Delman Real Estate International announced the sale of  21 Kane Avenue in Middletown on September 27th. The newly constructed home reportedly sold on September 20, 2017, for $3.275 million. This represents the highest single-family home sale in Middletown year-to-date, according to data from the Rhode Island Statewide MLS*. Kristin Parella, Sales Associate, represented the […]

Earlier today, the United States World War One Centennial Commission and the Pritzker Military Museum & Library announced that the Miantonomi Memorial Park Tower in Newport was among the first 50 official “WWI Centennial Memorials” from their 100 Cites/100 Memorials program. Under the organization team of the Miantonomi Memorial Park Commission, City of Newport, American […]

On Friday, September 29, the yachting community will come together at Newport Shipyard to paddle in the Shipyard’s annual “Pumpkin Regatta” which raised $3,018 for the Gabrielle Dinsmore Heart & Hope Fund in 2016. A different charity is named each year and this year, Shipyard employees chose Warrior Sailing Program which provides maritime education and outreach […]

My Open Letter to you all – “The Cost of Capital” One of the things that I am most thankful for is the leadership training and skills that I have received in the military.  Developing Courses of Action and understanding how to input information, so that daily you have before you Course of Action 1 […]

Another arrest has been made for the sale of counterfeit goods in Newport. As What’sUpNewp previously reported, Sergeant Joseph Carroll confirmed on Wednesday, August 23rd that in June the Newport Police Department received information that several businesses operating in Newport were selling high-end counterfeit goods. Based on this information, the Newport Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division […]

The passage of a law by the Rhode Island General Assembly that will phase out the Rhode Island Motor Vehicle Tax means a refund or credit for many Newport and Rhode Island taxpayers. The RI General Assembly recently passed a law phasing out the motor vehicle tax over a five-year period. The schedule calls for […]

Norman Bird Sanctuary will host their 43rd Annual Harvest Fair this weekend, September 30th and October 1st.   In an autumn tradition that has spanned generations of families across Rhode Island and southern New England, kids of all ages are invited to play old-fashioned games, including traditional midway games for prizes, battle in the mud […]

Following discussions with key stakeholders it has been determined that additional planning time is required to implement the recently announced changes to the race schedule. As a result, the proposed 2019-20 race in new boats will not take place as planned. A revised schedule for future Volvo Ocean Races will be announced as soon as […]

Time for a new part-time gig, new full-time job or a new career? Start your job search right here, there are nearly 100 businesses hiring right now in Newport. Featured Jobs 12 Meter Charters – Crew Member Position For 70 Foot Charter Sailing YachtAdmiral Fitzroy Inn – Now Hiring: Admiral Fitzroy Inn – Overnight InnsitterClassic Cruises of Newport – Front […]

Discover what’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport this week. Monday, September 25th 5 pm – Menashe at Jane Pickens Theater 7:30 pm – Columbus at Jane Pickens Theater Tuesday, September 26th 3 pm – Sails and Ales with Newport Storm at Sightsailing of Newport 5 pm – Menashe at Jane Pickens Theater […]

Wind effects of Hurricane Jose shaved a day off the front end of the three-day 12 Metre North American Championship that started Friday, Sept. 22, while no breeze at all stole the last day. In the end, three races on Saturday told the story of a very competitive fleet wrapping up its season and looking long-term to the 12 […]

Despite being the smallest state in the union, Rhode Island has an awful lot to brag about. The fantastic beaches, a stellar music and art community, some of the best restaurants in New England (which tasted alot like the food in the restaurants in Bozeman MT) and you can’t forget the pizza. Another thing that […]

The Newport City Council will next meet on Wednesday, September 27th at 6:30 pm in the Council Chamber at Newport City Hall, here’s what they will review, vote on and discuss. The meeting is open to the general public and there is an opportunity for the public to speak (on a topic not already on […]

STATE HOUSE – The General Assembly this week gave its approval to legislation sponsored by Rep. Stephen R. Ucci and Sen. Louis P. DiPalma to pave the way for Rhode Island to become an early adopter of 5th generation mobile networks (5G) – the next generation of wireless networks, the Legislative Press and Public Information Burea […]

Mokka Coffeehouse is now hiring experienced year-round staff for their busy coffee shop and retail store. Mokka offers great working conditions, competitive wages, and flexible schedules. Must be able to be at work early in the morning, available most weekends and have some food service and customer service experience. This is a great opportunity for […]

NEW YORK (September 21, 2017) — The pinnacle event of the Rolex Yachting calendar in the U.S. wrapped up last Saturday with the Southern Yacht Club putting forth a commanding effort to win the 2017 Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup. The fifth biennial regatta was an ode to exhaustive preparation beforehand and precision teamwork […]

A Tropical Storm Warning for Newport has been issued by the National Weather Service for Newport. The Newport Police Department issued a press release on Monday reminding residents that Jose will likely bring high surf and dangerous rip currents to local beaches through much of this week. There are no lifeguards on duty at any […]

The Amica Newport Marathon & Half Marathon will have 3,500 runners on the starting line from around the country and across the globe. At press time, 212 of those registered for the October 8th road race call Newport, Middletown or Portsmouth home. Runners will line up on the starting line in the early hours of October 8th to tackle the […]

Chris Maxwell, President of the Rhode Island Trucking Association, join me today on AM 1540 WADK to update us about the opposition to the truck only tolls that state officials believe will go into effect later this year. He continues to anticipate the national trucking association will eventually file suit that will either derail the […]

Richard Price is an educator, a survivor, and among the hidden treasures of Rhode Island’s rich musical scene. A former lead trumpet player with the legendary Lionel Hampton, played with the Count Basie Orchestra, and is often called upon at major events to play his very special version of the National Anthem. He’s also a […]

Clean Ocean Access (COA) hosted a beach cleanup at Easton’s Beach in Newport on Saturday, Sept. 16 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Despite the weather on this particularly cloudy day, over 100 volunteers of all ages participated in the coastal cleanup and removed 143 pounds of marine debris from the shoreline, dunes, and surrounding […]

The Rhode Island Defense Economy Planning Commission will meet at a Middletown information technology company this week for updates from the Southeastern New England Defense Industry Alliance (SENEDIA), the Department of Labor and Training and Electric Boat. The commission is co-chaired by Rep. Deborah Ruggiero (D-Dist. 74, Jamestown, Middletown) and Sen. Louis P. DiPalma (D-Dist. […]

Javier A. Juarez, like many college students, is a dreamer – but in a different sense. He is among those nearly 800,000 people protected by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, enacted by President Obama and now threatened by President Trump. If Congress doesn’t act within the next several months Javier and the […]

Newport Fire Department and mutual aid responded to a second alarm fire at 36 Bacheller Street just before noon on Saturday. The fire started in a second-floor bathroom, according to reports. All occupants are also reportedly out of the building. Bacheller Street runs from Byrnes Street to Spring Street. As of 1:10 pm, crews were […]

Newport Exhibition Group, owners and producers of the Newport International Boat Show, announced today the results of this year’s Newport For New Products (NFNP) Awards. Judged on Thursday during the show’s opening day and announced at an awards ceremony on Friday, September 15th. The twelfth-annual NFNP winners are: Best New Electronics Product            SkyMate mazu iPad […]

Newport Police Department announced on Friday that Newport Police Detectives along with agents from the Drug Enforcement Administration arrested 24-year-old Jhonmar Roman of 101 Corinth Ave, Providence on charges of Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Possession with Intent to Distribute Heroin and Cocaine. Utilizing a confidential source, Newport Police Vice/Narcotics Detective Ryan Doyle […]

The Boston Celtics announced on Friday, September 15th that they will kick-off (or tip-off) their 2017 season with a training camp in Newport, which includes three days of practice at Salve Regina University. in Newport, Rhode Island starting on Tuesday, September 26, the team announced on Friday. The sessions, which will be held at the […]

Former Olympic figure skater Michelle Kwan is selling her recently renovated mansion in Newport. “Casa del Sole”, located at 63 Hammersmith Road in Newport, was listed on realtor.com on Wednesday, September 13th for $4.395 million, according to site data. Kwan and then-husband Clay Pell, a grandson of the late U.S. Senator Claiborne Pell, purchased the property […]

The Newport Restoration Foundation’s Whitehorne House Museum has been a fixture of Lower Thames Street for almost 45 years, and it’s time for some change! NRF is inviting the public to join them in Rethinking Whitehorne through two free community open house events on September 18 and 30.   While Whitehorne House Museum has been closed in the […]

Xanana Gusmão, the founder and former president of Timor-Leste, Asia’s youngest democracy, will host a public dialogue on the future of his country when he visits the Pell Center for International Relations and Public Policy on Monday, Sept. 18. The 11 am discussion, to be held at the Young Building, corner of Bellevue and Ruggles […]