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Mary (Medeiros) Pimentel, 96, formerly of Stockton Drive, Middletown, RI, and more recently the Grand Islander Healthcare Center, Middletown, RI, died peacefully on Thursday, July 20, 2017. She was the wife of the late Alfred D. Pimentel, who passed in 1979. Born in Fall River, MA on April 28, 1921, she was the eldest daughter […]

Robert W. (“Bob”) Irvine, 70, of Middletown, RI, died peacefully, surrounded by family, on Friday, July 21, 2017 at Newport Hospital after a brief illness. He is survived by his daughter Holly Irvine-Salvi and her husband, Brian, of Southborough, MA, his son Cameron Irvine and his wife Lisa, of Whitinsville, MA and his grandchildren Sam […]

The Department of Health and the Department of Environmental Management are advising people to avoid contact with Almy Pond in Newport due to a blue-green algae (or cyanobacteria) bloom in the pond. Blue-green algae can produce toxins, including microcystins, that can harm humans and animals. All recreation, including swimming, fishing, boating, and kayaking, should be […]

Eelgrass is on the decline in Rhode Island waters according to a University of Rhode Island (URI researcher) and new report issued by URI’s Environmental Data Center. Michael Bradley calls eelgrass “the canary in the coal mine for estuarine health.” The flowering plant that grows beneath the surface of coastal waters and salt ponds provides […]

It was all good times for a good cause on Sunday at Newport Polo’s second annual All Charity Day Match.  The venue was alive with attendees present to support more than 20 civic and charitable organizations that this year’s match funded, including Boy Scouts of America Narragansett Council, Boys Town New England, Brain Injury Association of Rhode Island, Community String Project, Fairways for Warriors, Greenlock Therapeutic Riding […]

Steven Tiang, age 48, of Middletown died Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at home in Middletown. Steven was born February 18, 1969 in Singapore, China. He is the son of the late Ee Long and the late Guat Sien (Teo) Tiang. He is survived by two sons: Aaron Tiang of Middletown, RI and Joshua Tiang,; Brother […]

NEWPORT, RI – William Palombo of Palombo Fishing Corp. released his personal letter to Secretary Ryan Zinke of the United States Department of the Interior on July 10th, 2017. Palombo’s personal plea to Secretary Zinke and President Trump stems from former President Obama’s designation, on September 15, 2016, of an underwater Marine Monument in the […]

Peter D. Gibson, 67, of Middletown passed away suddenly Monday, July 17, 2017 at Miriam Hospital in Providence surrounded by his loving family. He was survived by his devoted wife, Suzanne (Harpin) Gibson. Peter was born in Newport, son of the late Harold T. and Barbara (Sullivan) Gibson. He was a graduate of De La […]

Clyde B. LaRue, Jr., a proud Virginian and true southern gentleman, went onto his reward, July 14, 2017 at the home of his daughter in Portsmouth, RI. Born February 23, 1935, in Elizabethton, TN, he was the only son of the late Clyde B. LaRue and Sue LaRue. He is survived by his wife, Nan […]

James Leo Corr, Sr., 89, of Oliphant Lane, Middletown, RI, died peacefully, Friday, July 14, 2017 at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, MA. James, ‘Red’ to those who knew him well, was born August 25,1927 in Providence, RI to the late Edward L. and Mary (Murphy) Corr. James was the husband, to the love […]

Richard Elwyn Jenness, age 85, of Warren, RI died Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at Newport Hospital. Richard was born May 12, 1932 in Melrose, MA. He is the son of the late Elwyn and the late Beatrice (Harlow) Jenness of Malden, MA. Richard was a graduate of Boston University with a degree in Manufacturing Engineering […]

James M. “Coach” Williams, 87, of Middletown died Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at home in Middletown. Mr. Williams was born February 9, 1930, in the middle of a blizzard in the families Brinley Street home in Newport, RI. He is the son of the late Matthew J. and the late Ethel (Barker) Williams. He was […]

Defense Innovation Days, the Southeastern New England Defense Industry Alliance (SENEDIA)’s annual three-day national event highlighting innovation and technology in the defense arena, will be held Monday, August 28 – Wednesday, August 30 at the Newport Marriott in Newport, Rhode Island. SENEDIA’s fourth annual Defense Innovation Days event will feature national leaders from the U.S. Departments of […]

NEWPORT, R.I. –  On Sunday, July 16, 2017, Representative Robert A. Nardolillo (R-District 28 Coventry) along with 18 other jumpers, including family and friends of Dorian J. Murray, participated in the skydiving event at Skydive Newport.  The event to raised awareness of pediatric cancer and raised $4,000.00 for the Dorian J. Murray Foundation. Representative Nardolillo […]

This weekend the NBC10 Newport International Polo Series, Presented by BMW, will feature two matches: Newport vs. Pittsburgh on Saturday, July 15 at 5 pm, and the All Charity Day Match on Sunday, July 16 at 5 pm. For Saturday’s match, the Pittsburgh team has journeyed from afar with a steely resolve in hopes of sacking Newport this year, with Steelers Nation in tow. This match is the second in the […]

Manuel E. “Sonny” Paiva, of King Phillip Street, Portsmouth died Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at home in Portsmouth. Manuel was born May 19, 1932 in Fall River, MA, the son of the late Manuel P. Paiva and Annie (Czerwinski) Paiva. Sonny grew up in Fall River and joined the Navy during the Korean War. He […]

On the evening of Saturday, July 8, over 650 supporters gathered for the 20th Annual IYRS Summer Gala, title sponsored by State Street. The school raised $875,000 between sponsorships, tickets, donations and auction items.  This year, for the third consecutive year, Anne & Matt Hamilton, Barbara van Beuren & Steve Glascock, and Helene & Archie van Beuren served as […]

Mary Stuart Anderson Emerson of Wetmore Avenue, Newport, RI, died on Monday, July 10, 2017 after a last bout with pneumonia, valiantly fought.  She was born on September 14, 1927, in Louisville, Kentucky.  Over her almost ninety years she saw amazing changes in the world, and adapted to almost all of them with an uncanny […]

Elizabeth “Dale” Smith, 76, of Newport, RI died Saturday, July 8, 2017 at Grand Islander Health Care Center of Middletown, RI. Dale was born December 23, 1940 in Newport, RI. She was the daughter of the late Stanley and Florence (Tierney) Raynor. She was the wife of Frank E Smith Jr. for 53 years. Dale […]

Middletown — Marlene Hubbard died the 6th of July at the John Clarke Nursing Center. Born November 28, 1934 in Columbia, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Rev. Rexford Liverman and Flonia M. (Selby) Liverman. She joined the Atmore Holy Temple in Columbia at an early age and was baptized by her grandfather, […]

Robert A. Fiedler, 87, of Bonita Springs, FL and Portsmouth, RI, died on Friday, July 7, 2017 at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, RI. Robert was born January 29, 1930 in Hastings – On -Hudson, NY, the son of the late Arthur S. and Nina (Frisbee) Fiedler. Robert graduated from Lafayette College in Easton, PA […]

For those who thought that no one would care about a Special Election in the midst of summer, you may be wrong. With just about one week to go before the Special Election Primary on Tuesday, July 18th, more than 350 people from Newport and Jamestown have requested tickets and are expected to attend What’sUpNewp’s […]

A Middletown man is $650,000 richer after purchasing a lottery ticket in Fall River. According to Massachusetts State Lottery, Robert Lawrence Jr. of Middletown purchased a “200x” $30 instant game ticket at Sunny Hill Mini Mart in Fall River in June and soon after he discovered he had hit the $1 Million prize. Lawrence is […]

Activists, concerned citizens, history lovers and preservationists will host a “Breakers Visitor Center Protest” on Saturday at noon. Writer, lecturer, historian, and activist Michael Henry Adams will lead the protest, which is an effort labeled, “NYC Preservationists Renew Protest Against Preservation Society’s Plan to Destroy The Breakers Grounds.” “The Breakers was carefully designed and is […]

A second pond in Portsmouth has been closed this week due to blue-green algae. The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) are advising people to avoid contact with St. Mary’s Pond in Portsmouth because of blue-green algae (or cyanobacteria) blooms in that pond. Blue-green algae can […]

Once again The Schwartz Center hosted their annual Fishing for a Cause event in Buzzard’s Bay. There were winners from all over New England, including Portsmouth, Middletown, Barrington and Warwick. The 7th annual Fishing for A Cause tournament, fundraiser and dinner raised nearly $200,000 to benefit children and families of Meeting Street. The sold-out annual event […]

A new farmers market is coming to Newport next week. The Newport Health Equity Zone and the Aquidneck Community Table have announced that on July 11 they will launch the North Side Community Market.   Located at Pell Elementary School, 35 Dexter Street, the new Community Market will run every Tuesday through August 29, from 2:30 […]

Olivia R. Marcoux, 92, passed away on June 26 in Seattle, WA. Olivia was born in Fall River, MA on January 9, 1925 to the late Catherine and Manuel Rocha. She lived in Portsmouth, RI for forty years with her late husband, Norman R. Marcoux, before health issues forced them to relocate to Seattle. Norman’s […]

On Saturday, July 8 at 5 pm, Italy will make its sixth campaign to capture the silver trophy against USA, with its most formidable team to date in the NBC10 Newport International Polo Series, Presented by BMW. Playing for Italy will be captain Marco Elser, and Roman teammates Massimo Elser, Peter Elser, Lanfranco di Campello and Marcos Antinori, fresh from a victorious tournament in Italy last week. “This team is hungry for something more than pasta,” […]

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Melville Pond in Portsmouth due to blue-green algae (or cyanobacteria) bloom in the pond. Blue-green algae can produce toxins that can harm humans and animals. People should also be careful not to […]

Celebrating his many achievements, friends, family and local dignitaries gathered at the Elks Lodge #104 and read proclamations, delivered citations and made speeches on behalf of Troop 3 Newport’s newest Eagle Scout, David Thomas Sigler. Mr. Taylor Rock, Dean of Students and sailing coach at Rogers High School delivered the key address, Rev. Mathew J. […]

Before the Affordable Care Act, it was estimated that 45,000 Americans died each year from lacking or having no health care (study conducted by the American Journal of Public Health). With the current Republican proposed health care legislation, the CBO (Congressional Budget Office) estimates that 22 million Americans will lose their health care insurance. As a state, we need to start to […]

Marilyn “Mickey” (Lyne) Palmer of Newport, RI passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 1, 2017 surrounded by her loving family.  She was the wife of the late John M. Palmer. Mickey was born May 14, 1928 in Newport, RI.  She was a longtime employee of the Newport School Department, an avid beachgoer and a loving […]

Alton James Rego, 92, of Portsmouth died Saturday, July 1, 2017 at Heatherwood Nursing And Subacute Center in Newport, RI. Mr. Rego was born June 12, 1925 in Portsmouth, RI. He is the son of the late Joseph and the late Mary (Semas) Rego. Alton was a truck driver most of his life, working for […]

Mary Lee (Harris) Franklin, 79, of 4 Chapel Terrace, Newport entered into eternal rest Wednesday, June 28, 2017. Mary was born April 20, 1938 in Marengo County, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Junius and Daisy Elsmore Harris. Mary was a resident of Newport for over 50 years, most of that time […]

Lisa Marie Bucchanio, age 50, of Portsmouth died Sunday, June 25, 2017 at St. Anne’s Hospital of Fall River, MA. Lisa was born August 26, 1966 in Franklin, MA. She is the daughter of Joseph and the late Sandra (Reville) Bucchanio. An animal lover, Lisa worked as a vet tech for 25 years and volunteered […]

Troop 3 Newport held a Court of Honor recently at the Elks Lodge #104 to celebrate the achievements of their 21 scouts who earned 20 merit badges.   Eight scouts advanced in rank.  David Sigler’s Eagle dinner took place on June 25 and three Eagle candidates have completed their leadership projects and are working on their […]

Rhode Island’s two signators to the Declaration of Independence, could not, in many ways, be more different. One, Stephen Hopkins, was brought up in the agricultural community of Scituate, son of a farmer. He was self-educated, became a farmer himself, was a slave owner, a businessman and later, a politician.   William Ellery was brought […]

Seastreak has announced that they have canceled the Newport to Providence Ferry’s last departure of the day from Providence and Newport  on Tuesday, July 4th. The cancellations of the 9:30 pm ferry departing Providence and 10:45 pm ferry departing Newport due to the Providence fireworks display. The departures are canceled due to the fireworks display in Providence Harbor. […]

The Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America (NCBSA) will be holding its 26th Annual Moby Dick Scouting Golf Classic on Monday, July 10 at Montaup Country Club in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. For over two decades, the tournament has successfully raised nearly $500,000, which supports leadership development programs for the Scouts in Southeastern New England. St. Anne’s Credit Union […]

I met Dawn Euer when we worked together on Lauren Carson’s first campaign for Rhode Island House District 75.  In fact, Dawn was the first person to encourage Lauren to run for office. Since then I have watched Dawn in action working to improve our community: as project manager for the Newport Open Space Partnership, […]

House of Representatives to host Legislative Leap July 30 to raise money for veterans’ family relief The Legislative Leap, a fundraising event where state legislators and their guest will jump out of an airplane to raise money for the Rhode Island Military Family Relief Fund, has been scheduled for Sunday, July 30, at 10 a.m. […]

The Newport County Board of REALTORS® has named Annie Becker, Broker Associate at Lila Delman Real Estate in Newport, as NCBR 2017 REALTOR® of the Year. Annie joined the Board as a new licensee in 2005, volunteering for the Programs Committee the following year.  She went on to become an NCBR Director, serving two terms […]

Providing a good quality education for all is critical to a well-functioning democracy. A good public education also ensures that everyone has the opportunity to succeed. I was educated in public schools from kindergarten through college when I earned my BA. I understand the value that a public education offers. We need to invest in […]

A landmark in Tiverton Four Corners hit the market. Kristin Parella, Sales Associate and George Tollefson, Sales Associate, at Lila Delman Real Estate International’s Newport office has confirmed with What’sUpNewp that they have just listed THE PROVENDER BUILDING, a historically significant and much-loved icon of Tiverton Four Corners. “For over 35 years, Provender Fine Foods […]

I had the pleasure of attending the Allagash Street Fair in Portland, ME over the weekend and am excited to share what a great experience it was with readers and friends alike. I’ve been to Allagash Brewing Company too many times to count but this trip was different than any other. Lindsey, who has been […]

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) will join partners across the country this weekend for the annual Operation Dry Water campaign – a national crackdown on impaired boating. DEM’s Division of Law Enforcement will be conducting increased patrols from Friday – Sunday and monitoring for boaters under the influence of alcohol or drugs. […]

City of Newport Seeks Public’s Help to Restore World War I Veterans Memorial Plaques for the Miantonomi Memorial Park Tower In 1929 the Miantonomi Memorial Park Tower was built as a World War I memorial. The Tower housed two bronze plaques, honoring 56 American servicemen from Newport who lost their lives during the war.   In 1978, […]

Newport Police Department announced on Wednesday afternoon that they have arrested a Newport Man after finding cocaine and marijuana in his apartment on Champlin Place in Newport. The Newport Police Department Vice/Narcotics Unit conducted an investigation over the past several months into the illegal sale of narcotics. Through the course of the investigation and resident […]

For the first time ever, an American flag will be temporarily installed on the Mount Hope Bridge to commemorate Fourth of July festivities. The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) will host a ceremony on Thursday, June 29th at 11 am that will include the first-ever installation of a new 16 ft. x 30 […]

On Friday, 30 June at 6 pm, Cluny families, alumni, friends, supporters and benefactors will gather for a mass of thanksgiving and reception on the grounds of the school. Cluny School is hosting the event to celebrate 60 years of Catholic education in Newport and to commemorate the school’s closing. Reverend Kris von Maluski, Pastor […]

Paula Mills Washburn, 75, of Newport passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, June 24, 2017 after a brief illness. She was the devoted wife of Kenneth W. Washburn for 34 years. Paula was the loving mother of ten children and two step-daughters: Caroline F. Conneen (Patrick) of Fredericksburg, VA; […]

John J Bird, 80, of Newport passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 24, 2017. Loved dearly by his family, John was generous with his kindness, he was a thoughtful man, dedicated to his family and country. Born in 1937 in Los Angeles, CA, to Thomas and Virginia Bird, he served in the US Marine Corps […]

Christopher W. Kelly, 56, passed away peacefully on hospice at Newport Hospital on Tuesday, June 27, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Chris was born in Newport, Rhode Island, May 23, 1961.  He was the youngest son of the late John and Theresa (McCarthy) Kelly of Newport, RI. Chris is survived by his daughter, Elise […]

Journey Moana Lantigua of Newport, RI left this world peacefully on June 23, 2017 after just entering into it. She is survived by her mother Cassandra C. Williams and her father John A. Lantigua. Journey also leaves behind her sister Bella A Lantigua, her grandmothers Sandra Williams and Mercedes Lantigua, six aunts Aneta Siggers, Alexandria […]

Ronald A. Miller, age 76, of Middletown, died Saturday, June 24, 2017, at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, MA. Ronald was born January 7, 1941 in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Allen and the late Mattie (Boyd) Miller. He was married to Dolores “Foo Foo” Lombard who predeceased him in 1982. Mr. […]

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) announced on Sunday that they recommended closing King Park Beach for swimming because of high bacteria counts. On Tuesday, RIDOH recommended reopening King Park Beach for swimming. When a beach closure is recommended, water quality analysis is conducted by RIDOH’s laboratory or a state-certified laboratory. The status of […]

Richard Mead Atwater Benson, 73, photographer, printer, author, inventor, and teacher, departed this earth on June 22, 2017. He was the son of the late John Howard Benson and the late Esther Fisher Smith Benson. Richard (Chip) was born in Newport and raised on Washington Street in the Point neighborhood. He graduated from St. George’s […]

Louis D. Costa, 93, of Middletown passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017 at Newport Hospital. . He was the husband of Maria A. Pinhiero Costa. Louis was born in the Azores, son of the late Antonio D. and Maria (CeuVargas) Costa. Mr. Costa came to America from the Azores in 1968. He worked at Pearson […]

Just how clean are our local shorelines and waters? Eight years of weekly water quality monitoring on Aquidneck Island Residents now have eight years of weekly water quality monitoring results  to decide for themselves, thanks to the work of Clean Ocean Access. Clean Ocean Access (COA) has published their 2008-2016 Water Quality Monitoring Summary Report […]

Just a little more than a week after launching for the season, the Providence to Newport Ferry has had to shut down for more than a week following a crash. According to a Seastreak spokesperson, the ferry hit a buoy on Saturday night while trying to avoid another boat. None of the 18 people on […]

Paul Sullivan, 73, died peacefully on June 22, 2017, at home in Newport, Rhode Island. Paul was the second child of Thomas and Rita Sullivan (Jennings) born on September 24 1943, in Philadelphia, PA. The Sullivan’s resided in the Westgate Hills section of Haverford, PA. In his youth Paul was the recipient of the golf […]

Lillian Margaret (Barlow) Wernquest 94, formerly of Congdon Avenue, Newport RI passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at St. Clare Nursing Home. Lillian was born in Newport, RI to Willard and Mary (Hannon) Barlow on November 6, 1922. She attended Rogers High School and graduated in 1940. She attended RI College of Education […]

Charles P. Fortier, age 94, of Charlestown died Wednesday, June 21, 2015 at his home. Mr. Fortier was born July 23, 1922 in Brockton, MA. He is the son of the late Peter and the late Ethel (Stearns) Fortier. He married the late Ruth (Wohlen) Fortier. Charles managed retail stores for his career, beginning with […]

Constance L. Simmons, 84, of Portsmouth, RI died Thursday, June 22, 2017. Constance was born March 31, 1933 in Newport, RI, the daughter of the late Anthony and Irma (Occaso) DeCotis. Constance was a devoted wife and mother. She cherished her time spent with her family. Constance is predeceased by her husband, Christopher Simmons. She […]

Landings Real Estate Group is now looking to fill four positions in Newport, RI. Landings Real Estate Group is a privately capitalized real estate development company focused on the acquisition of multi-family, condominium, corporate park, office, retail, and land properties located throughout the Eastern United States. For more info, visit http://www.landingsgroup.com/. To apply for any of […]

Brian W. O’Keefe, 76, of Newport, RI, husband of 51 years to Kathryn (Mooney) O’Keefe, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 21, at Rhode Island Hospital of complications related to a stroke. He will be dearly missed. Brian was born in Salem, MA to Margaret and William O’Keefe, and spent his childhood in Salem and in […]

Helen Teresa (Conheeney) Sullivan, 80 years old passed into eternal life on Friday, June 16, 2017 at 12:00a.m. at the Village House Nursing Home in Newport, RI. Helen was a lifelong resident of Newport and a loving mother of five children. Born on September 2, 1936 in Newport, Helen (Terry) was the daughter of late […]

Portsmouth, RI – Rita Doris (Lafleur) Appleby, 80, of Portsmouth, RI, died on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at the Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. She was the wife of Jack F. Appleby. Born in Fall River, MA on September 14, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Laura (Cournoyer) Lafleur. Besides her […]

John L. McCauley Jr. passed away the the morning of June 20th, 2017, after a brief illness surrounded with his loving family. He lived a beautiful life full of family, friendship, and love. John was born in Providence, RI on June 4th 1931, the son of John and Helen McCauley at 66 Miller Avenue in […]

Classic Cruises of Newport is looking for a Front Desk Ticket Sales Representative for the 2017 sailing season. This is a full time seasonal position ending in early November. We are looking for a fun, energetic people person that also has an eye for detail and is a team player. If you enjoy talking to […]

Patricia A. Oldham, 83, of Middletown passed away Monday, June 19, 2017 at Royal Middletown Nursing Center in Middletown. She was the wife of the late Walter J. Oldham Jr. Born in Binghamton, NY, she was the daughter of the late Alexander D. and Marguerite D. (Shanley) Bradley. Patricia was a longtime resident of Cranston […]

Colette (Gendreau) Kehew, 83, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away peacefully on June 19th surrounded by her husband Peter, children, and grandchildren. She was the daughter of the late Armand and Marion Gendreau of Portsmouth, RI. Colette was born in Fall River, MA at her aunt’s house during a blizzard, but grew up in the “Weyerhaeuser” […]

Though the $447.8 million Powerball jackpot was won in California, a convenience store in Newport sold a $50,000 winning Powerball ticket from Saturday’s night’s draw, according to the Rhode Island Lottery. The winning ticket matched four numbers and the PowerBall number to win $50,000. The winner did not purchase the PowerPlay feature, which would have multiplied […]

The House today approved a resolution sponsored by Rep. Lauren H. Carson (D – Distrct 75, Newport) to form a special legislative commission dedicated to fostering the growth of Rhode Island’s tourism industry. The creation of this commission comes on the heels of a previous special commission that recently wrapped up two years of work […]

Aquidneck Land Trust (ALT) has selected two local high school seniors to receive the fourth annual Environmental Leadership Award (ELA) for the 2016-2017 school year. The scholarship supports youth leaders on Aquidneck Island who inspire our community by promoting land conservation and environmentalism through their continued efforts. From this year’s competitive applicant group, ALT has […]

Century 21 Topsail Realty has come onboard as title sponsor for the inaugural Mt. Hope Bridge 5K. This first-ever road race will take place on Saturday, August 12th. Runners and walkers will follow a 3.1 mile course starting in Portsmouth near the base of the Mt. Hope Bridge, running across the bridge to Ferry Road in […]

Francis J. Busher, 74, of Portsmouth passed away on Friday, June 16, 2017, after a three year battle with cancer. He leaves his wife of 52 years, Deborah H. Busher. Frank was predeceased by his parents Richard Cosgrove Busher and Helene LaFramboise Busher. He is survived by his brother, Richard Cosgrove Busher, Jr. (Marilyn Andersen) […]

Veronica “Ronnie” Devlin, 88, of Middletown, RI, died peacefully on Friday, June 16, 2017. She was the wife of the late H. James Devlin. Born in Newport on September 17, 1928, she was the daughter of Jean (Hewitt) and Alfred J. King and the sister of Dorothy Van Doorn and Eleanor Elliott. Ronnie attended Rogers […]

Michael Garman, an eighth grader at Cluny School in Newport, won first place in the 7th annual Rhode Island Gandhi Essay Contest sponsored by the Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies at the University of Rhode Island. Garman’s essay reads in part,  “To me, ‘real peace’ is more than merely the end of war. It […]

Pedro Jimenez-Rodriguez, 41, of Newport, pleaded guilty in federal court in Providence today to possession with the intent to distribute 500 grams or more cocaine, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. According to a plea agreement filed in this matter, the government will recommend a term of imprisonment of 72 months when Jimenez-Rodriguez is sentenced […]

A dead whale was spotted floating off of Brenton Reef and later onshore at Beavertail State Park on Friday, June 16th. The whale, which was photographed floating near Brenton Reef on Friday morning and very close to the shore at Beavertail State Park on Friday afternoon, is 31-feet in length and has landed at Beavertail […]

27 students from Newport County have been named to the Spring 2017 Dean’s List at Roger Williams University in Bristol, according to information released by Roger Williams University. Full-time students who complete 12 or more credits per semester and earn a GPA of 3.4 or higher are placed on the Dean’s List that semester. The […]