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TripAdvisor  revealed its 2017 Summer Vacation Value Report on May 16th, highlighting the top 50 domestic destinations for U.S. travelers this summer based on the greatest increase in seasonal hotel booking interest, including the average one-week vacation costs1 for hotels and airfare. The report also helps travelers discover savings at popular U.S. travel destinations by […]

On Wednesday, May 17, 2017 the Newport County YMCA will celebrate their past years successes, outstanding volunteers and community supporters at the 2017 Annual Meeting at Newport Vineyards. Fort Adams Trust will receive the Social Responsibility Award. In 2016, Fort Adams opened its doors to Y Summer Camp programs to give local youth access to […]

The Newport Health Equity Zone (HEZ) recently celebrated the completion of two successful years working to improve the health of North Side and Broadway residents in ways that residents feel is important and make an impact.  During that time, many initiatives have been created, and launched with many being led by community residents.  This past […]

The Preservation Society of Newport County has announced that they will break ground on construction of a welcome center at The Breakers on Thursday, May 18 at 9 am. Behan Bros. of Newport has been selected as the prime contractor for the project,  construction is expected to take one year to complete. The design of […]

The Fort Adams Trust has announced that over the weekends of April 29th – May 14th, over 850 visitors took advantage of the Trust’s Free Tours promotion of the Eisenhower House and over 300 Newport County residents enjoyed the free fort tours. The Free Tours’ event was part of a three-weekend promotion that the Fort […]

It has been roughly three and a half months since I last published an editorial on WhatsUpNewp. In that absence, I spent a month living and working in St. John, came back home to Newport and settled back into my daily routine. While away in the Caribbean, I flirted with the notion of publishing an […]

Lila Delman Real Estate International has announced the sale of 25 Winans Avenue in Newport for $2,100,000. Lila Delman Real Estate International was both the listing and the selling company. Kate Leonard, Sales Associate, and Susan Gustavson, Broker Associate, represented the seller, and Kate Leonard facilitated for the buyer. “This sleek contemporary was designed by Architects […]

Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (Resource Recovery) announce this morning that they have launched a new, redesigned version of its website, www.rirrc.org. Resource Recovery says their new site was built with the busy Rhode Island in mind and features a modern and simplified design, easier navigation, and mobile optimization for easy viewing on any device. […]

Lois (Neifert) Abromitis passed away on Friday May 5, 2017 at the Newport Hospital in Newport, RI. Loiswas born November 18, 1925, in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, the only child of Emerson Clinton and Mary Irene (Weaver) Neifert. She grew up in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, graduating from Tamaqua High School in 1943. She attended the University of Michigan […]

Child & Family has announced that tickets are now on sale for its signature benefit event, Au Courant. The hottest event of the summer returns to the runway on Friday, June 16th at 7:00 pm at historic Fort Adams in Newport. Proceeds will support programs that strengthen the fabric of families in Newport County and […]

Three fund-raising events during the 4th Annual Newport Daffodil Days Festival raised over $33,000 for Daffodillion’s annual free bulb give-away at Easton’s Beach on October 14th and for planting by the city and volunteers this fall, according to festival organizers. Additional proceeds will go to the Tree Society’s Heritage Tree program, part of Newport’s Arboretum. […]

Friends of Newport Preservation has requested that Governor Gina Raimondo intervene in the review process for a controversial plan regarding The Breakers. On Monday, the group wrote the Governor regarding the “decision of the Rhode Island Historic Preservation and Heritage Commission (RIHPHC) allowing the Preservation Society of Newport County (PSNC) to construct a commercial ‘welcome […]

Joseph J. Nicholson passed away on Monday, May 8, 2017 at the age of 98.  He was predeceased by his wife Dorothy Reilly Nicholson.  Joseph was born on July 7, 1918 in Newport’s old Fifth Ward to Joseph and Mary (“Tade” Sullivan) Nicholson of Adrigole and Trafask, Ireland.  He graduated at the top of his […]

This past weekend, 28 Midshipman candidates from the Naval Academy Prep School (NAPS) returned from a five-day voyage at sea aboard the 200-foot Tall Ship Oliver Hazard Perry, Rhode Island’s Official Sailing Education Vessel. It was the first of two similar back-to-back programs that Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island conducted this year in partnership with […]

On May 5, New England Boatworks (NEB) hosted a group of environmental leaders who travelled to this Portsmouth (R.I.) facility to applaud NEB for becoming the largest Clean Marina in Rhode Island. But these leaders also joined at the waterfront to discuss how public- and private-sector efforts are working together toward a common goal: the […]

Shirley Anne Roos, 90, passed away on May 6, 2017 at the Grand Islander, after a lengthy illness. Shirley Anne was the daughter of the late E. Kramer and Jessie Nicholson of Southbury, Connecticut. Coming from a centuries-long ancestry of Connecticut Yankees, whom she could name and cite in great detail, she grew up in […]

The Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover opens on May 8th, 2018 (in less than one year)! I don’t know if it’s harder to believe that it’s been two years since the Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover Race Village opened at Fort Adams State Park or that the next edition is now less than a year way. […]

On Thursday, May 11, 2017 the Newport County YMCA will celebrate their generous and supportive donors at the Newport Yacht Club. The Highlight of the evening will be keynote speaker Rebecca Kowalski. Rebecca is the mother of Chase Kowalski and the founder of Race4Chase. According to the CMAK (Chase Michael Anthony Kowalski) Sandy Hook Memorial […]

The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) announced today that it will begin a significant structural rehabilitation project on the Newport Pell Bridge. As an iconic and vital asset to the State of Rhode Island, the RITBA says it is incumbent upon them to maintain and preserve the bridge to extend its life. To do […]

250 local high school students will attend the Rhode Island National Guard Open House Air Show “Behind the Scenes” on Friday, 19 May for a day of learning, networking, and entertainment centered on science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM) education. The RIse with S.T.E.A.M. event is sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard in […]

ornelius E. “Connie” Baillargeron, 67, of Newport died Sunday, April 30, 2017 at home in Newport surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Baillargeron was born June 22, 1949 in Haver, MT. She is the daughter of the late Edward and the late Betsy (Rose) Niemi. She was married to James Randolph Baillargeron for 49 years. […]

Fay M. Kerins, 90, of Wolcott Avenue, Middletown Rhode Island was called to the loving arms of Jesus on Friday, May 5, 2017.  She was the loving mother of five boys and wife of 42 years to Gerald R. Kerins, who passed away in 1992.  She died from complications of a stroke.  Born in Newport […]

PROVIDENCE, RI, May 5, 2017 – With the Monday, May 1st end to the moratorium on energy shut-offs for all customers not on protected status, the Rhode Island Good Neighbor Energy Fund’s sponsoring energy companies and its administrator, United Way of Rhode Island, continue to encourage those in need of energy assistance to visit a […]

Newport Harbor will welcome 80 cruise ships throughout this spring, summer, and fall, according to Discover Newport’s 2017 Cruise Ship Schedule. 41 larger ships will anchor in the harbor and tender passengers to Perrotti Park while 39 smaller vessels will dock at the South Alofsin Pier at Fort Adams State Park. 62 cruise ships were […]

The EFC Newport 2017 Year of Care program has completed two months of active “friend raising” and volunteering for the Newport County Young Life organization.  Over the course of the past eight weeks volunteers completed a variety of service acts for this multicultural ministry that focuses on at-risk/pregnant high school-aged girls. From the several “Bibs […]

The Fort Adams Trust announced on May 4th that over the weekend of April 29th – 30th, 300+ visitors took advantage of the Free Tours of the Eisenhower House at Fort Adams State Park in Newport, RI.  The Free Tours’ event is part of a three-week promotion that the Fort Adams Trust is doing to […]

The 200-foot Tall Ship Oliver Hazard Perry, Rhode Island’s Official Sailing Education Vessel, departed Monday, May 1 for its first of two back-to-back programs held in partnership with the Naval Academy Prep School (NAPS). Aboard were 28 midshipman candidates enrolled in a ten-month course of instruction at NAPS that began in July 2016. The candidates […]

Lila Delman Real Estate International has just listed “Ker Arvor,” an exceptional and historic U-shaped Louis XV Revival House modeled after La Lanterne, Versailles. “Ker Arvor” is a significant Newport estate that has been restored by the present owner to its present pristine condition. The landscaped grounds of over 9 acres provide privacy with award-winning […]

Marie A. Horkey, 64, of Middletown died Monday, May 1, 2017 at Miriam Hospital of Providence, RI. Marie was born January 14, 1953 in Somerville, MA, the daughter of the late Agrippino and Angelina (Danieli) Barrese. She was the wife of David Horkey of Middletown. Marie enjoyed crochet and knitting. She always lived life to […]

At a time when it’s most needed in the U.S., the state of Rhode Island and the RI Resource Recovery Corporation are partnering with nonprofit organization Recycle Across America to tackle the chronic issues that are causing recycling in the U.S. to collapse, head on with the most progressive solution and campaign in recycling history. […]

Friends of Newport Preservation announced via a press release on Thursday that they have supporters from coast to coast that are joining them in saying, “Don’t Break The Breakers!” As of this week, the group says their digital petition has earned signatures from all 50 U.S. states. The petition, titled, “Protect & Preserve Newport: Stop […]

The Rose Island Foundation Annual Meeting was a success with a turnout of over 65 attendees on Wednesday evening, including Foundation members, historical enthusiasts, volunteers and Newport residents. The commencement speech was beautifully addressed by the Foundation’s President, Lisa Morrison, who’s dedication and commitment to Rose Island is exemplary and appreciated. Guests of the meeting […]

The Preservation Society of Newport County has established a beech tree nursery on the grounds of Green Animals Topiary Garden in Portsmouth, making an investment to ensure the future of the iconic landscapes of the Newport Mansions. Magnificent beech trees imported from Europe in the late 19th century dominate the grounds of many of Newport’s […]

Betty Jean (Westgate) Foss, 80, passed away on April 24, 2017 in Middletown, Rhode Island. She was born on October 22, 1936 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to the late Raymond Westgate and Evelyn (Call) Westgate. Betty was an active member and Sunday school teacher at Middletown Baptist Church for over 40 years. She was also […]

Anna M. (Marcello) Parente, 89, of Middletown and Palm Beach Gardens, FL, passed away, Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at home. She was the wife of the late Francis John Parente Sr. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late M.Thomas and Anna (Indeglia) Marcello. Mrs. Parente was a lifelong communicant of St. Mary’s […]

The Rhode Island Marine Archaeology Project (RIMAP) announces its 2017 classes, to be held in Warwick on May 13, 20, 27 and in Warren on June 10, 17, 24. All the class topics are given in a downloadable training application posted on the www.rimap.org website. All classes are open to the public and completion of […]

The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Ida Lewis discovered a buoy sunk in the water with bullet holes, Monday, near Block Island, Rhode Island. The crew was conducting regular aids-to-navigation maintenance when they approached Clay Head buoy number 7 and found it submerged. The crew raised the 12,000-pound buoy and found 20 bullet holes in it. Due to the extensive […]

Clean Ocean Access’ Earth Day cleanup proved to have a positive impact at Marine Avenue Beach and surrounding areas along the Cliff Walk in Newport. In less than two hours, 91 volunteers removed 260 pounds of marine debris. Their efforts were not confined to Marine Avenue Beach, as they ventured out and cleaned up Bailey’s […]

This story was originally published on October 15, 2016, it was updated on April 25, 2017, to include an official release from the USGA. The United States Golf Association (USGA) has named the Newport Country Club in Newport, RI the host site for the 2020 U.S. Senior Open Championship. The championship for golfers age 50 and […]

The following content is sponsored by The Wharf Pub The seasons are a-changing and so is the variety that is craft beer. Now comes the time of year you will see everything from Hefeweizen and Saison’s, More IPA’s and the latest trend Huckleberry. Summer wheat ales are fastly approaching and we couldn’t be more excited […]

All oversized and overweight vehicles will be prohibited from traveling on the Pell Bridge from mid-May through the end of June, according to the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA). A bridge deck replacement project on the bridge will prohibit Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) over 80,000 pounds and vehicles with width exceeding 8 feet 6 […]

Mildred “MIlie” Jacome, 97, of Middletown died peacefully at home on Saturday, April 22, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Jacome was born September 1, 1919 in Taunton, MA. She is the daughter of the late Joaquin and the late Maria (Moniz) Rogers. She was the loving and devoted wife of the late Antone […]

With Every Kid Healthy Week kicking off today, the personal finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2017’s Best & Worst States for Children’s Health Care. In order to determine which states offer the most cost-effective and highest quality health care for children, WalletHub’s analysts compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia […]

Rita Catherine Morris, 102, of Portsmouth died Friday, April 21, 2017 at St. Clare Home in Newport. Rita was born December 20, 1914 in Tiverton, RI, the daughter of the late Antone and Catherine (Fernandes) Jerome. She was the wife of the late Joseph Francis Morris. Rita worked as a supervisor for many years at […]

Kenneth R. Silvia, age 70, passed away peacefully at his home in Jamestown, RI on Friday April 21, 2017. Born in Fall River, MA on April 16, 1947, he was the son of the late Manuel and the late Beatrice (Martin) Silvia. He is the beloved husband of 47 years of Peggy (Aguiar) Silvia and […]

D. Virginia “Ginny” Heffner, 87, died Friday, April 21, 2017 at Silver Creek Manor in Bristol, RI. Ginny was born on June 23, 1929, in Newport, RI, the daughter of the late Stephen Barrett and the late Mary Josephine (O’Neill) Barrett. A native Newporter, Ginny grew up in a house on Extension Street and attended […]

The Newport County YMCA has partnered with the Common Fence Point Community Center in Portsmouth to expand their sports program. This exciting partnership allows easier and more accessible fitness and wellness opportunities for children in Portsmouth, Tiverton, Little Compton and Bristol.    “Here at the Newport County YMCA, we know there is much more to […]

James Joseph “Jim” Palmer, 73, died Saturday, April 15, 2017 after a long battle with respiratory illness. Jim passed away peacefully with his children by his side. Jim is survived by his children and their spouses: Michael and Melissa Palmer of Woodleaf, NC, Patrick and Jeanie Palmer of Purcellville, VA, Irene and Alan Marley of […]

Clean Ocean Access expands marine debris removal and prevention efforts on Aquidneck Island Clean Ocean Access (COA) has received a grant for $66,370 from 11th Hour Racing to implement two trash skimmers on Aquidneck Island and to create a strategic plan for four additional locations around the State of Rhode Island. The Aquidneck Island Trash […]

The 200-foot Tall Ship Oliver Hazard Perry, Rhode Island’s Official Sailing Education Vessel, will arrive this weekend after completing her first international ocean voyages that took her to Cuba twice and Bermuda. Onboard are high school students, including a number from Tall Ships Portland, and adults who participated in Ocean Navigator celestial navigation classes on […]