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The following items were discussed by Newport City Council on Wednesday, October 26th, here’s a quick review of what was approved, amended and/or changed during the more than two-hour meeting. More in depth stories and follow up to come on a few key issues. (Meeting notes are in bold, full agenda can also be seen […]

You may want to cover your outdoor plants this evening. The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Frost Advisory for Coastal Massachusetts and Rhode Island, which includes Bristol and Newport. With temperatures expected to fall into the mid 30’s in our area, the advisory will be in effect from 10 p.m. on Wednesday […]

Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin and the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) Eastern Region will host a two-day meeting in Newport, R.I., according to a press release from the Attorney General’s office on Tuesday, October 11th. The event will reportedly focus on local, state and federal governmental and non-governmental partnerships to deliver cost-effectives services […]

After several years of planning and construction, St. Clare will host a dedication and blessing of their new building on Tuesday, November 1st. The 30 minute ceremony begins at 1:30 p.m. with brief remarks by St. Clare’s administrator Mary Beth Daigneault; Jeff Lipshires, Vice President, Behan Bros; Governor Gina Raimondo and then a blessing and ribbon […]

WhatsUpNewp is  profiling each of the statewide referenda, in what promises to be a spirited election from the presidency to local public offices and local issues. ICYMI, here are two previous stories that we’ve published – The November Ballot: Question 1 – Tiverton Casino & The November Ballot: Question 2 – Ethics. While it may appear that […]

Meredith Nordhem Ewenson; her disposition is as rare as her hair color. She is positive, vibrant, and dynamic, working a full-time job (and then some) while still maintaining a presence. How does she do it? “I think doing multiple things brings in energy from each thing.” Many of you may know Meredith as the Marketing Director […]

A shellfish harvesting closure is in effect for lower Sakonnet River, Harvester Tagging Area 5C, until further notice. The closure is due to a preliminary toxic shellfish finding associated with the harmful algae bloom being monitored in Rhode Island waters. The closure includes carnivorous snails, such as whelk and moon snails. On October 7, The […]

University of Rhode Island President David M. Dooley will spotlight the achievements of a group of alumni and friends at the University’s 11th annual Distinguished Achievement Awards on Oct. 22 at the Newport Marriott. The President’s Awards will be presented to leaders in business, education, economic development and even the world’s leading gaming and lottery […]

The Historic Cemetery Advisory Commission will host a celebration and resetting of historic gravestones at the Common Burying Ground in Newport on Saturday October 22nd at 11a.m. A 326-year old gravestone, which went missing from Newport approximately 37 years ago, was recently returned to Newport after being discovered in a suburban Philadelphia yard. In August […]

Coach Building Brighter Futures for Others to be Honored by Family Service of Rhode Island Family Service of Rhode Island, a statewide non-profit serving abused children and many other Rhode Islanders in need, is honoring Providence College men’s basketball coach Ed Cooley at its 12th annual Brighter Futures luncheon on Wednesday, October 26, at the Rhode […]

The Salvation Army in Newport, RI is temporarily extending its food pantry to allow individuals to visit twice a month until further notice in response to community needs, according to LT. James Bang of the Salvation Army Newport Corps. Open to families and individuals who are residents of Newport County, the food pantry  has been a staple […]

Thousands of runners, dressed as Santa’s, are expected to participate in the inaugural Santa Hustle 5k and Half Marathon in Newport, RI on November 20th. The Santa Hustle, produced by Illinois-based Adrenaline Sports Management, is a road race series where runners are provided with a Santa hat, beard, and a lightweight performance hoodie to wear while running in a 5k or […]

The Kind Spirits is launching an initiative here on Aquidneck Island called “The Community Action Project”. “Recently there has been much dialogue on local hot-button social issues regarding our community but very few venues to execute solutions,” said Jason Kindness, President of The Kind Spirits. The Kind Spirits is a local business created by Jason […]

New Shoreham is the setting for the new suspense thriller BLOCK ISLAND, which is currently in production.  Tony Glazer is directing from a screenplay by Jon Adler and Ted Weihman.  Jon Adler, Summer Crockett Moore and Ken Shur (The Bellmen) are producing.  Ms. Moore and Mr. Glazer are Managing Partners and Principals of Choice Films […]

The first full moon that appears in October is called the Hunters Moon, it appeared over Newport, RI on Sunday, October 16th. The Hunters Moon, which is the first moon after the Harvest Moon, is named as the preferred month to hunt summer-fattened deer and fox unable to hide in now bare fields. Like the Harvest […]

Pay Your Rhode Island Personal Income Tax Online RI.gov launches its latest electronic customer convenience PROVIDENCE, R.I.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Taxpayers can now pay their Rhode Island personal income tax credit online via, https://www.ri.gov/app/taxation/payments, on the official website for the Rhode Island Division of Taxation. “This solution provides taxpayers with a convenient option for paying their personal income […]

Hasbro Reports Revenue, Operating Profit and Net Earnings Growth for Third Quarter 2016 PAWTUCKET, R.I.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) today reported financial results for the third quarter 2016. Net revenues for the third quarter 2016 increased 14% to $1.68 billion versus $1.47 billion in 2015. Third quarter 2016 revenues include a negative $2.8 million impact […]

An 18-year-old Newport man has been arrested and accused of stabbing 3 men in Plymouth, New Hampshire on Sunday morning. Terrance Simmons Jr., 19, of Newport, RI is being charged by Plymouth Police with three counts of second-degree assault, three counts of misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance, and two felony counts of possession of […]

What About Bobby is a column that is written by Bobby Forster, a 27-year-old Newport resident living with ALS If you’re new to this series or missed a recent story by Bobby, it may be helpful to catch up on what he’s been talking about. Here’s story #1- What About Bobby: What Would You Say If You […]

Billy Bush, Donald Trump, Sexism and St. Georges School in Middletown, R.I. – these are all topics in a recent story written on Reel Girl by  Margot Magowan. “Billy Bush and I went to the same boarding school in Newport, Rhode Island (St. Georges in Middletown, RI). When I heard the Billy Bush/ Donald Trump […]

The NASA Wallops Flight Facility and Virginia’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport are set to support the launch of Orbital ATK’s Antares rocket at 8:03 p.m. on Sunday, October 16th. UPDATE: The rocket launch scheduled for this evening has been rescheduled for Monday evening at 7:40 p.m. The launch may be visible, weather permitting, to  residents throughout […]

The emergency shellfishing ban that impacted Narragansett Bay, Mt. Hope Bay and many other local waters for the last week, has been liften. Effective at noon yesterday, all waters impacted by the precautionary shellfish harvesting closure in Rhode Island are open to shellfishing with exception of conditional areas which remain closed due to rainfall and […]

Newport Grand, Cliff The Coyote, Panhandlers, the Newport Yachting Center and the Newport Skating Center all have one thing in common – they all are very controversial and attract a lot of attention, or page views in some cases. Unfortunately one local publication used one of those “hot local topics” to what they thought was their […]

Island Moving Co., Newport’s resident contemporary ballet company, continues its tradition of engagement with the Newport County schools with the first of a series of workshops in its Math Into Movement residencies. Artistic Director Miki Ohlsen and Program Director Christine Sandorfi met with Aquidneck School second grade teachers yesterday to teach them the first lesson plan […]

Newport Hospital has announced that they will be offering free mammograms and free breast exams to women 40 years old or older who live in Rhode Island and do not have health insurance that covers annual breast cancer screenings. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States (other than skin cancer). But […]

Look out, Napa! Wineries in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts are seeing record demand for their whites, reds, and sparkling beverages. The Coastal Wine Trail, a nonprofit group of 14 wineries that weave through the heart of Southeastern New England, has quietly built a reputation for serving nationally recognized wines in unique tasting rooms that […]

This Saturday and Sunday come join us at the Wharf Pub and Diego’s booth for some tasty food and beverages! Starts Saturday at 11 am.   New England Draft Beers at The Wharf Pub and Diego’s:   Whalers Hazelnut Stout Peak Organic Hop Harvest Foolproof Federal Hill Ale Downeast Pumpkin Cider Grey Sail Autumn Winds   Wines […]

Owner-Occupied Houses in Newport, Middletown and Portsmouth That Are In Need Of Rehabilitation Are Invited To Apply The Greater Newport affiliate of Rebuilding Together is seeking applications from area homeowners whose houses are in need of rehabilitation and who lack the resources to fund the necessary repairs. All work is done free of charge using […]

If all goes to plan, the Newport Yachting Center property would include a hotel, restaurant, retail, parking, a parking space and much more by the time we welcome the summer of 2019. Sam Bradner, Managing Partner for Peregrine Group and Colin Kane, Founding Partner for Peregrine Group, shared their ideas, hopes and their Conceptual Master Plan for […]

If you’re just starting to build your knowledge about wine, you’ll encounter some terminology used in the science and art of winemaking that you probably never heard before. To help you get acquainted with this lingo, we visited Newport Vineyards Winemaker George Chelf in his lab and asked him to explain a few popular winemaking terms […]

The Newport Police Department has release more information regarding the incident that involved a man falling from the Cliff Walk on Thursday. Update: Press Release from Newport Police Department On October 13, 2016 Newport Police Department responded with the Newport Fire Department for a party that may have fallen from Cliff Walk. Upon arrival Newport […]

The Newport School Committee and Administration for Newport Public Schools has “illegally been collecting” co-pays from school retirees, according to multiple informed sources and retirees. Despite teachers signing contracts and agreeing to terms with Administration regarding co-pays for health and life insurance, some say the Newport School Committee and Administration began charging more in co-pays than the […]

Salve Regina students, area high school students, cancer survivors, caregivers, volunteers, and community members will unite for the school’s third annual volunteer-driven American Cancer Society Relay For Life event this weekend. Amanda Smith, a Salve Regina senior, has led the coordination effort for this year’s event, ‘A Carnival For A Cure,’ that will include carnival […]

  Only a third of Rhode Islanders have confidence in their state government, 49th in the nation, according to a 2015 Gallup Poll. Only Illinois ranked worse. Now, Rhode Islanders have a chance to do something about that by approving a referendum this November that once again brings the state legislature under the scrutiny of the […]

The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) has published a press release in attempt to remind all commercial and private entities that utilize oversized and overweight vehicles about the Authority’s requirements for crossing the Newport Pell and Mount Hope Bridges. Due to ongoing construction on both bridges, RITBA and the Rhode Island State Police […]

‘Boss Lady Of The Week’ Is A Weekly Column That Highlights Empowering, Entrepreneurial and Inspiring Females In Our Community A ballet dancer and business owner, Katie Moorhead has the grace and wisdom of a centennial. If you’re a lover of the arts, you may have seen her as Tiger Lily in the Island Moving Company‘s performance of […]

The Special Legislative Commission to Study Methods for Growing Tourism in the State of Rhode Island Through Coordinated Branding and Marketing Efforts will meet Friday at the Museum of Work and Culture in Woonsocket. The meeting, which is open to the public, is scheduled Friday, Oct. 14, at 10 a.m. at the museum, which is […]

A Saranac Lake, New York company has told multiple media outlets that they hope to bring their pedal powered vehicles, that ride on railroad tracks, to Newport and Aquidneck Island. Rail Explorers, which currently operates a rail bike operation in Delaware and the Adirondacks, told the Adirondack Daily Enterprise on October 6th that they will be ceasing operations […]

House Speaker Nicholas A. Mattiello and House Oversight Committee Chairwoman Patricia A. Serpa today announced plans to call a joint meeting of the House Oversight Committee and the House Finance Committee Thursday for a hearing on the botched rollout of the state’s new health and human services computer system, the United Health Infrastructure Project (UHIP). […]

There are many things that make Newport a great place to call home. My previous editorials have examined many of these benefits from sunsets to sandy beaches, but today’s is perhaps the most important. When considering all the blessings and resources that Aquidneck Island has to offer, the most superlative of these is our sense […]

The precautionary shellfish harvesting closure announced last week for Narragansett Bay, Mt. Hope Bay, Kickemuit River, Sakonnet River and their tributaries remains in effect until further notice. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced today water samples collected on Sunday, October 9 still show high levels of phytoplankton in the Bay. DEM and […]

Four years after being replaced and sixty years after first opening to the public, the old Sakonnet River Bridge may finally be removed. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) announced on Tuesday, October 11th in a press release that it has initiated the process of selecting a contractor to remove the vacant old Sakonnet […]

GE Energy Financial Services, and Citi today announced the closing of tax equity financing on Deepwater Wind’s Block Island Wind Farm, the first offshore wind farm in the United States. “An innovative project takes thoughtful and hard -working partners to navigate all of the ‘first mover’ considerations. We couldn’t have asked for better institutions to […]

Representative William W. O’Brien (D-Dist. 54, North Providence) has announced that he will reintroduce legislation (2016-H 8161) in the upcoming General Assembly session that raises the exemption for the motor vehicle excise tax from $500 to $3,000 for Rhode Island residents. “The citizens of my district and the state are struggling every year to pay […]

In an update to the precautionary shellfish harvesting closure announced on Saturday, October 8th for Narragansett Bay, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced on Sunday, October 9th that shellfishing is also prohibited in all waters of Mt. Hope Bay, Kickemuit River and the Sakonnet River north of a line from Sachuest Point […]

Landings Real Estate Group, a premier real estate development company headquartered in Newport, Rhode Island, is preparing for the revitalization of the property located at 595 Thames Street recently purchased for $1,000,001. What’sUpNewp brought you the news first back on August 13, 2016 that the property had sold. Plans for the property, originally home to […]

Newport’s famed Cliff Walk accounts for over $90 million in direct, indirect and induced annual spending in the City, according to a recent study by the Cliff Walk Commission. In 2015, the Cliff Walk Commission, in a desire to determine what economic impact visitors to the Cliff Walk have on the Rhode Island and Newport […]

Promising plenty of chills and thrills for the whole family, Buttonwood Park Zoo is busy preparing for its annual “Boo at the Zoo” which starts next Friday-Sunday, October 14th-16th from 6:00-9:00 p.m. and then continues the weekends of the 21st–23rd and 28th–30th. The event, sponsored by Bristol County Savings Bank, is an opportunity for families […]

Newport Vineyards CarnEvil is shaping up to be the region’s premiere Halloween event, and tickets are going fast. The vintage carnival-themed bash takes place Friday, October 28th 7-11pm, and will feature a costume contest with prizes, circus sideshows and music. A $75 ticket includes Creepy Cocktail Hour, nosh food, tarot card readings and circus performances. […]

A 326-year old gravestone, which went missing from Newport approximately 37 years ago, was recently returned to Newport after being discovered in a suburban Philadelphia yard . In August of 2016 a suburban Philadelphia homeowner, Stephanie Pallas, was re-landscaping her property when she unearthed a stone that was in the way.  She carefully uncovered the […]

What’sUpNewp and Caleb & Broad Are Coordinating “100 for $100”, An Effort To Rally Local Business Owners To Help Support and Feed Our Hungry Newport County Neighbors. This story was originally published on October 1st, it is updated throughout the day to add businesses and a new total. If you hadn’t heard, the food pantry […]

Cliff the Coyote was finally tranquilized and captured on Wednesday morning near Annandale Road in Newport, according to multiple sources. Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RI DEM) is expected to be released in a undisclosed location off of Aquidneck Island. Due to the an online petition and public outcry for Cliff in September, Councilman Florez asked […]

The team at Newport Vineyards is excited to be in harvest mode. On Sunday, they pressed the Sauvignon Blanc and yesterday inside the winery, they were busy pressing the Cayuga grapes. During harvest season, the wine making team typically starts work at 6am and works well into dinner hours, said Cassandra Earle, Director of Marketing and […]

The Rhode Island Board of Elections has recommended that local cities and towns increase the number of election officials working at their polling places on Nov. 8. The recommendation, which was sent to the 39 municipalities on Sept. 22, calls for an increase in the number officials who check-in voters at the polls, called Supervisors. […]

John Michael Kosterlitz, a professor at Brown University, is among three scientists that has been awarded a Nobel Prize in Physics by The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences  ”for theoretical discoveries of topological phase transitions and topological phases of matter” Kosterlitz, J Michael The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has awarded the Nobel Prize in […]

Sam Bradner, a principal of Peregrine Partners LLC will discuss his company’s plans for the future of the four-acre site in the heart of downtown Newport at Friends of the Waterfront’s (FOW) Annual Meeting on Thursday, October 13 at 6 p.m. at Newport Public Library. Peregrine bought the Newport Yachting Center site, home to the […]

This story has been updated. Newport Police Department is currently on scene at the Newport Gateway Center after a  suspicious device was found on the sidewalk of America’s Cup Avenue near the building, according to an informed source. The Newport Gateway Center, the city’s transportation and visitors center, was evacuated. At approximately 2:30 p.m., staff […]

Newport is full of inspiring people, amiright? Entrepreneurs, scientists, artist, and fitness gurus; kick butt community members who embody everything about athletic culture. In honor of celebrating our local athletes, and those who are especially involved in our community, we have created our ‘Newport Mavens’. Since Newport is so small, a huge amount of our focus […]

Portsmouth Police and the Rhode Island State Police were on scene overnight for a standoff in the area of Boyds Lane in Portsmouth. Police said the standoff  began at about 9 p.m. on Sunday, reports have said the incident involved one individual in a home on or near Boyds Lane. It’s not clear what has led […]

As expected, September was one of the busiest months when it came to events, fundraisers and activities around the City-By-The-Sea. While covering dozens of events and posting hundreds of stories in the month of August, it’s the news that’s unexpected, original and breaking news that saw the most traffic on www.whatsupnewp.com. More than 57,000 unique […]

Here’s a look at the 12 most expensive home in Newport, RI that are currently for sale and could be yours, all together the 12 homes add up to more than $85 million. Yes, there’s a difference of more than $15 million between the 12th most expensive home on the market and the most expensive […]

Looking for a new house to make a home on Aquidneck Island? Here are 34 Open Houses taking place this weekend in Portsmouth, Middletown and Newport. All open houses come from www.riliving.com; Newport 298 BROADWAY . Newport, RI / 02840 $299,000 MLS# 1134596 Type: Single Family Neighborhood: HOSPITAL Beds: 3 Beds Baths: 2 Full / […]

“Timbres Away” as St. Mary’s Church Dismantles its Massive Pipe Organ for Restoration in Canada After 58 years of non-stop service and glorious sound, St. Mary’s Church massive pipe organ is being dismantled for a trip to Quebec, Canada to be overhauled by its original builder, the Casavant Frères Company. This is the first time […]

Cliff was one step closer to finding a new home, but Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management unfortunately ran out of time. UPDATE: In a previous version of this story, we quoted Dr. Numi Mitchell of The Conservation Agency who stated that RIDEM was now in charge of the rescue operation and ultimately would decide […]

National Coffee Day, an occasion that is used to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, is celebrated in the United States on September 29th. Also celebrating National Coffee Day on September 29th is Australia, Canada, Scotland, Belgium, England, Ethiopia, Hungary, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, South Africa, Sweden, United States, Japan, Austria, Romania, Philippines and Taiwan. Take […]

Initially, at about 6:30 p.m. on September 18th, Coast Guard watchstanders at Sector Southeastern New England received a report that 54-year-old Linda Carman and her 22-year-old son Nathan Carman failed to return from an offshore fishing trip. They departed Ram’s Point Marina in Point Judith, Rhode Island Saturday evening in the Chicken Pox, a 31-foot center […]

RIMAP TO ANNOUNCE FIELDWORK PROGRESS IN THE SEARCH FOR THE LORD SANDWICH ex ENDEAVOUR    The Rhode Island Marine Archaeology Project (RIMAP) will announce recent fieldwork progress in the Search for the Lord Sandwich ex Endeavour at 10 a.m., Thursday, September 29, at the Hyatt Hotel on Goat Island, Newport, RI. RIMAP reported in May its […]

Queen Mary 2, “The Last Great Ocean Liner”, will maker her first and only 2016 stop in Newport, RI on Wednesday, September 28th. Queen Mary 2 (QM2) is Cunard’s flagship and revered by many as the most magnificent ocean liner ever built, she has a capacity of 2,695 passengers and 1,253 officers and crew. On […]

At their regularly scheduled meeting on September 28th, the Newport City Council will vote on a resolution that would look to create a new city park on theNavy Hospital property. “There are many reasons to be excited about this resolution. Not the least of which is that the Navy Hospital property is one of the few […]

TEDxNewport has announced the speaker line-up and details for its event on Saturday, November 5th at the historic Jane Pickens Theater, 49 Touro St., from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m EST. The independently organized event, licensed by TED, will feature 13 local voices as well as TED Talk videos under the theme “Tides of Change”. […]

One of the boaters that the U.S. Coast Guard were searching for last week was rescued on Sunday. U.S. Coast Guard Officials say Nathan Carman, 22, was picked up by a freighter about 100 miles off Nantucket, seven days after he and his mother, Linda, left for their fishing trip near Block Island. He was […]

It’s pretty crazy that in this big scary world with all that’s going on in politics and national news that a coyote can drum up so much attention and controversy here on Aquidneck Island.  For those of you not prone to keeping up on local news, a juvenile coyote nicknamed “Cliff” has made himself comfortable […]

The Coast Guard suspended the search Friday for Linda and Nathan Carman after searching for six days and exhausting all search efforts. Initially, at about 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Coast Guard watchstanders at Sector Southeastern New England received a report that 54-year-old Linda Carman and her 22-year-old son Nathan Carman failed to return from an offshore fishing […]

Cliff the coyote who has become well-known for roaming areas of Newport and Middletown is scheduled to be euthanized, according to sources. Thousands of residents have signed a petition, hoping that they can influence authorities that death isn’t the answer and encourage them to find another way to remove Cliff from the area. According to […]

The Coast Guard expanded its search Tuesday for two missing boaters near Block Island, Rhode Island to include an area roughly 100 miles south of Montauk, New York. Initially, at about 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Coast Guard watchstanders at Sector Southeastern New England received a report that 54-year-old Linda Carman and her 22-year-old son Nathan Carman failed to return from […]

Island Communities Receive $1 Million Grant for Clean Water Partnership The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Sen. Jack Reed have announced a $1 million grant to the communities of Aquidneck Island for an innovative new program to protect and restore fresh and salt water quality on Aquidneck Island. The three-year program was developed by the […]

Discover Newport has announced that Newport has been added to Arcadia’s North American Tour, the cruise ship is expected to arrive from New York on Tuesday morning. “Please note the addition of a world-class cruise ship coming into Newport tomorrow(Tuesday, September 20th) morning. Arcadia, which once sailed as the largest custom-built vessel for the British market, […]

The Coast Guard is searching for two missing boaters Monday morning who failed to return from a fishing trip near Block Island. At approximately 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Coast Guard watchstanders at Sector Southeastern New England received a report that 54-year-old Linda Carmen and her 22-year-old son Nathan Carmen failed to return from an offshore fishing trip.  They departed […]

Christened with a Cumberland Farms old-time milk bottle, the Lily Haseotes Bentas Center was officially dedicated Saturday afternoon (Sept. 17) on Salve Regina University’s seaside campus in honor of the convenience store chain’s chairman of the board. Bentas, a Cumberland native, has been a university trustee since 2007. The $8.7 million newly constructed 23,000-square-foot academic […]

Drink Craft Beer is a weekly craft beer column written by Sarah Fimple, Bar and Beverage Manager of The Wharf Pub Don’t want to travel as far as Maine or Vermont? Boston is your next best bet. Another city up and coming in the Craft Beer Industry. Towns Such as Somerville and Cambridge you can […]

“Rust Tide” in local waters poses no risk to public health or shellfish closures, says RI DEM The conversation about portions of Newport Harbor being discolored and smelly started two days ago when Mike Cullen, a resident in the Point Neighborhood, posted on NextDoor; “Brown, varnish-smelling water strongest @ Elm St Pier but is visibly brown […]

COAST GUARD, LOCAL PARTNERS DEWATER SAILBOAT NEAR SAKONNET POINT, RHODE ISLAND The Coast Guard was alerted to a sailboat taking on water Wednesday, three miles south of Sakonnet Point, Rhode Island. At about 9:15 a.m., Coast Guard watchstanders at Sector Southeastern New England received a distress call on VHF Channel 16 from the sailboat Rhapsody, reporting it was taking […]

What About Bobby is a column that is written by Bobby Forster, a 27-year-old Newport resident living with ALS. In case you’re new here and missed the first story in this series, here it is – What About Bobby: What Would You Say If You Were Told That You Would Be Dead In Two to Five Years? […]

Aquidneck Land Trust has announced the launch of the “Sixteen On Center Art and Writing Contest”. The contest aims to promote the importance and value of a healthy environment to the youth on Aquidneck Island. The contest consists of two categories, one art and one writing, that will run concurrently as a way to engage […]

Tyler’s Two Cents: Thoughts from Behind the Bar is a weekly lifestyle column, written by Tyler Bernadyn.  Dear Summer, I know that I will miss you far more than you will miss me. Once again, you have come and blessed my life with 12 weeks of love and laughter, only to leave me again in […]

Sean Galvin is back with another Newport Comic strip, this time around Galvin is having some talking about the 5 Stages Of Grief as summer wraps up here in the City-By-The-Sea. by Sean Galvin Galvin is sharing some mildly entertaining Newport inspired comic strips for What’sUpNewp this summer, be sure to check out more of Sean’s Newport work […]