HBO’s “The Gilded Age” is returning to Newport to film its fourth season, the Rhode Island Film & TV Office announced Thursday. The Emmy-winning drama, created by Lord Julian Fellowes of “Downton Abbey” fame, is set in 1880s New York City and Newport. Season four will feature returning stars Carrie Coon, Christine Baranski, Cynthia Nixon, […]
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Newport City Council to weigh Gulls license, boat show agreement and summer event permits
The Newport City Council will tackle a packed agenda Wednesday night, including a new license agreement for the Newport Gulls at Cardines Field, the annual Newport International Boat Show agreement, and a slate of special event permits for the upcoming summer season. The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, Council Chambers, 43 […]
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Fort Adams offers free guided tours for kids during April school vacation week
Families looking for something to do during April school vacation week have a free option at one of Newport’s most storied landmarks. The Fort Adams Trust is offering free guided tours for children under 17 at Fort Adams from April 18-26, the trust announced Thursday. The promotion applies exclusively to guided tours, and children must […]
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Newport Art Museum hosts artist panel tied to ‘Springboard’ exhibition April 16
The Newport Art Museum will host the second installment of its two-part InConversation panel series on April 16 at 5:30 p.m. in the Ilgenfritz Gallery, bringing together four artists from its current Members’ Juried Exhibition Springboard for a wide-ranging moderated discussion. Voices of Springboard will be led by Julie Keyes, the show’s juror and founder of Keyes Art, a global art […]
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Ray Suarez to deliver Salve Regina University commencement address May 17
Veteran broadcast journalist and author Ray Suarez will deliver the keynote address at Salve Regina University’s commencement ceremony next month, the Newport school announced today. Suarez will speak at the university’s 76th commencement on Sunday, May 17, and will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters as a member of the Class of 2026. The […]
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Chariho board approves bond, denies superintendent extension
The Chariho School Committee last night (Tuesday) approved language that likely will lead to a $116 million district-wide bond referendum in November to build one unified school to replace three aging elementary schools, all with considerable problems. Meanwhile, the board also voted to deny School Superintendent Gina Picard an extension on her contract, which expires […]
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McKee pushes to repeal two-cent gas tax increase at Wakefield event
Gov. Dan McKee brought his push to roll back a state gasoline tax increase to the business community Wednesday, holding a press conference at Pier Cleaners in Wakefield to highlight his proposed fiscal year 2027 budget measure to repeal a two-cent gas tax hike passed by the General Assembly last year. McKee said the repeal […]
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A conversation with Robert Andreozzi: Littleneck Hospitality Group arrives at Hotel Viking
Newport’s dining scene is getting a major addition this spring. Last month, Hotel Viking announced that it had officially partnered with Providence-based Littleneck Hospitality Group to launch four new food and beverage concepts inside the historic property, setting the stage for one of the most exciting openings of the season. Behind the group are Robert […]
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This Day In History – April 15, 1786: Walter Channing born in Newport
Walter Channing, an American physician and professor of medicine, was born on April 15th, 1786 in Newport, RI. Walter Channing was the grandson of William Ellery (who was a signer of the Declaration of Independence) the brother of preacher William Ellery Channing (founder of Channing Memorial Church in Newport) and of fellow Harvard professor (of Rhetoric), Edward […]
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Aquidneck Island Earth Week returns April 18–26 with cleanups, hikes, film screenings and more
From shoreline cleanups to geology hikes to a climate film festival, the 7th Annual Aquidneck Island Earth Week kicks off Saturday, April 18, with more than two weeks of events spread across Newport, Middletown and Portsmouth. Organized by Sara Poirier of Spark Strategic Science Communication, the nine-day celebration runs through April 26 and draws together […]
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Sail America brings national sailing industry conference back to Newport
Sail America wrapped up its annual Sail America Industry Conference in Newport last month, drawing sailing industry professionals from around the country to the Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina for two days of speakers, panels and networking. The conference covered topics ranging from artificial intelligence to insurance to boat building. The keynote featured a conversation […]
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Governor McKee pushes to make Rhode Island’s Hope Scholarship permanent in state budget
Governor Dan McKee rallied students, staff and alumni at Rhode Island College on Tuesday to call for making the Hope Scholarship a permanent fixture in the state’s fiscal year 2027 budget. The Hope Scholarship is a last-dollar scholarship that covers free tuition for full-time juniors and seniors who are Rhode Island residents and have earned […]
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Rhode Island marks America’s 250th with veterans flights, liberty trees, WaterFire and more
As the nation prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence this July 4, Secretary of State Gregg Amore and the Rhode Island Semiquincentennial Commission are inviting the public to take part in a year’s worth of events celebrating the state’s unique role in the American Revolution. The calendar […]
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Rhode Island House passes Newport rep’s bill to require composting, food sharing in school cafeterias
The Rhode Island House of Representatives has approved a bill sponsored by Newport Rep. Lauren Carson that would require schools to compost or recycle cafeteria food waste and publicly disclose how they’re doing it. The bill (2026-H 7342) would require all school food service contracts to include provisions mandating the composting or recycling of organic […]
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Newport String Quartet to perform Bach, Glass and Schumann at Rough Point and Little Compton
The Newport String Project will present the fourth installment of its Newport County Concert Series on Saturday, May 2, at Rough Point in Newport and Sunday, May 3, at United Congregational Church in Little Compton. Both performances feature the project’s resident ensemble, the Newport String Quartet — violinists Ealaín McMullin and Kenneth Trotter, violist Florrie […]
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Greater Newport Chamber announces winners of 20th annual Excellence in Business Awards
The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 20th annual Excellence in Business Awards on April 8 at the Wyndham Newport Atlantic Resort, honoring six local businesses across as many categories before a crowd of more than 120 guests. Lee Merrill of Centreville Bank and Dr. Missy Varao of Salve Regina University co-emceed the event, […]
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Jamestown a cappella ensemble Accidental Sisters makes its Newport debut at Channing Memorial Church on May 10
Accidental Sisters, a women’s world music a cappella ensemble based in Jamestown, will make its Newport debut at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 10 at Channing Memorial Church, 135 Pelham St. The concert, titled “About Time,” runs through 5:30 p.m. and is free by donation. Founded in September 2009 and directed by Julie Beth Andrews, the […]
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Newport Little League to host annual fundraiser at O’Brien’s Pub on May 14
Newport Little League will hold its 2026 annual fundraiser from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 14 at O’Brien’s Pub, 501 Thames St., with tickets priced at $20 and including a drink and light appetizers. The event, which is open to all guests 21 and older, will also feature a raffle and silent auction. O’Brien’s […]
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Newport Restoration Foundation calls for nominations for 20th annual Doris Duke Historic Preservation Awards
The Newport Restoration Foundation is seeking nominations for the 2026 Doris Duke Historic Preservation Awards, marking the 20th anniversary of the joint program between the NRF and the City of Newport. The annual awards recognize exemplary historic preservation projects that carry forward the legacy of Doris Duke and have had a significant impact on the […]
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Rogers High School PTO to host cornhole tournament at Newport Elks Lodge
Rogers High School’s Parent-Teacher Organization will host an amateur cornhole tournament at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 2 at the Elks Lodge, at the corner of Bellevue Avenue and Pelham Street, with a rain date of May 3. The tournament can accommodate 16 teams of two, with spots expected to fill quickly. The winning team will […]
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Salve Regina, Tennis Hall of Fame upgrade historic Casino Theatre with $710,000 in improvements
Salve Regina University and the International Tennis Hall of Fame have completed a series of upgrades to the Casino Theatre, revitalizing the 144-year-old venue with improved sound, lighting and technology systems. The improvements were funded by $650,000 in gifts from the Alletta Morris McBean Charitable Trust and the van Beuren Charitable Foundation, along with $60,000 […]
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Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day returns to Newport on April 14
Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day returns to Newport on April 14, with the Thames Street location offering free scoops to the public from noon to 8 p.m. The annual tradition, which began in 1979, has grown into a global event spanning more than 35 countries. Last year, Ben & Jerry’s served more than 1 […]
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Crucial vote slated on proposed Chariho school bond
Recent resignations from the Chariho Regional School board may be jeopardizing a potential vote this fall for a bond issue that would lead to the replacement of three aging elementary schools. A critical vote is scheduled for Tuesday (April 14) at which the school committee is being asked to approve language for the bond referendum, […]
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Willson Contreras has 3 RBIs against former team to back Ranger Suárez as Red Sox top Cardinals 7-1
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Willson Contreras drove in three runs against his former team, Ranger Suárez pitched six scoreless innings and the Boston Red Sox set a season high for runs with a 7-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday night. Boston, which broke open the game with a five-run ninth inning, has […]
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More than a building: Inside the next chapter of Newport’s Boys & Girls Clubs
“It’s not about a big building. It’s about what happens inside the building,” said Kelley Coen, newly appointed CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Newport County. She shared the remark at a recent Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce Women of Distinction event, where Coen was interviewed by Newport Chamber CEO Erin Donovan-Boyle. A […]