SCARBOROUGH, Maine (AP) — New data shows that great white sharks are spending more time in the chilly waters off New England and Canada’s Atlantic coast. That means boaters, beachgoers and fishermen who spend time in the northern waters are learning to live with the predators made famous by the movie “Jaws” 50 years ago. Sightings of the sharks […]
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Great white sharks head north, following seals and alarming beachgoers
SCARBOROUGH, Maine (AP) — Rick Clough spent some four decades fishing for lobsters and sea urchins off the Maine coast before spotting one of the ocean’s most recognized predators — a great white shark. The approximately 8-foot (2.4-meter) shark, seen off the beach town of Scarborough in July, surprised Clough, but didn’t make him fear the […]
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Morning Notes: Community investment fund brings final tour stop to Middletown
Good morning, Newport! 👋 Today is Sunday, Aug. 24, the 236th day of 2025. There are 129 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know Rhode Island’s first community investment fund will conclude its summer coffee shop tour Wednesday at Custom House Coffee in Middletown, bringing its community outreach effort to Aquidneck Island […]
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2025 Tennis Hall of Fame Induction: Maria Sharapova and Bryan Brothers talked about the sacrifices made for their careers
The International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) will be inducting three legends in the sport on Saturday, August 23, with Maria Sharapova and doubles icons Bob and Mike Bryan being celebrated for their legacy in the sport of tennis. All three achieved the career Grand Slam, winning all four majors. Sharapova was the 10th women’s […]
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Trump halts work on New England offshore wind project that’s nearly complete
By ISABELLA O’MALLEY Associated Press The Trump administration halted construction on a nearly complete offshore wind project near Rhode Island as the White House continues to attack the battered U.S. offshore wind industry that scientists say is crucial to the urgent fight against climate change. Danish wind farm developer Orsted says the Revolution Wind project […]
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Highest-rated wineries in Rhode Island by visitors
Napa Valley isn’t the only travel destination in the United States for a good glass of wine. While California’s wine country is known for being a top winery destination (and also home to the award-winning bottle of Chardonnay that won top honors at the Judgment of Paris competition in 1976), wine connoisseurs no longer have […]
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Newport community group draws record crowd to discuss local issues
More than 45 Newport residents ranging in age from their mid-teens to mid-90s gathered Monday for a community conversation event to discuss pressing local issues. The World Café discussion, co-hosted by RENEWport and Emmanuel Church, drew the largest crowd yet since the series began in April. Expert facilitator Gene Thompson-Grove guided participants through discussions on […]
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Morning Notes: Naval Station Newport to host Navy 250 concert and fireworks today
Good morning, Newport! 👋 Today is Saturday, Aug. 23, the 235th day of 2025. There are 130 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know Naval Station Newport will present a special Salute to Navy 250 concert and fireworks display this evening, featuring multiple bands and food trucks in celebration of the Navy’s […]
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On This Day In Newport History: August 23, 2000 – Newport’s Richard Hatch Wins Survivor
Survivor: Borneo, the first season of CBS’s Survivor, hosted its finale on August 23, 2000. After 39 days of competition, Richard Hatch, a corporate trainer from Newport, was named the Sole Survivor and became Survivor‘s first millionaire. Nielsen reported that 125 million people watched at least some part of the finale. The show was filmed from […]
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Bello allows 3 hits in 7 innings as Red Sox beat Yankees 1-0 to clinch season series
By LARRY FLEISHER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Brayan Bello pitched seven innings of three-hit ball, leading the Boston Red Sox to a 1-0 victory over the New York Yankees on Friday night that clinched the season series between the longtime rivals. Boston moved a half-game ahead of the Yankees for the first American […]
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New Rogers High School celebrates grand opening with ribbon-cutting ceremony
NEWPORT, R.I. — Under perfect August skies, Newport celebrated a milestone decades in the making as community leaders, students and residents gathered Friday morning to officially open the new Rogers High School with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. U.S. Sen. Jack Reed and Rep. Gabe Amo joined Newport Mayor Charles Holder, School Committee members and City Council […]
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Newport International Boat Show announces full slate of activities
The Newport International Boat Show will feature expanded activities and educational programs when it returns to downtown Newport for its 54th year Sept. 11-14. The show, presented by BankNewport, will span 17 acres at the Newport Yachting Center Marina and showcase 350 new sailboats and powerboats, including some making their U.S. debuts. This year’s event […]
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Newport Mental Health offers free wellness event for students
Newport Mental Health will host a free wellness event Monday designed to help students prepare mentally for the upcoming school year. The “Get Grounded” event will run from 2 to 4 p.m. at Miantonomi Park and is open to elementary, middle and high school students throughout Newport County and their families. No registration is required. […]
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Strong winds and waves batter Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard as Hurricane Erin moves out to the sea
By ALLEN G. BREED and JOHN SEEWER Associated Press RODANTHE, N.C. (AP) — Strong winds and waves battered Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard and dangerous rip currents threatened from the Carolinas to New England as Hurricane Erin made its way farther out to sea. The storm was forecast to cause possible coastal flooding into the weekend along the East Coast […]
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Morning Notes: Newport Car Museum to host Mustang Day Sept. 13
Good morning, Newport! 👋 Today is Friday, Aug. 22, the 234th day of 2025. There are 131 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know The Newport Car Museum will host a Mustang Day on Saturday, Sept. 13, inviting Mustang clubs throughout New England to participate in the event. Among the clubs signed […]
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Today In Newport History: August 22, 1762 – Ann Franklin Takes Over Newport Mercury, Becomes First Female Editor in U.S.
Ann (Smith) Franklin became the sole editor and publisher of the Newport Mercury on August 22nd, 1762, making her the first female editor in the United States. The Newport Mercury dates back to 1758 and until recently was considered one of the oldest newspapers still operating in the country. Newport Mercury announced in April 2018 that […]
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School openings: New Rogers High School and new Tiverton superintendent
With schools statewide opening over the next several days, many students will find themselves in new or renovated facilities, and others in systems that are now under the direction of new, or interim school superintendents. In the Newport County area, Tiverton welcomes a new superintendent, and high schoolers in Newport will be attending the recently […]
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Newport professor receives prestigious NSF award to study Antarctic leopard seals
A Newport resident and University of Rhode Island professor has been awarded one of the nation’s most prestigious early-career faculty awards to study one of Antarctica’s most mysterious predators. Sarah Kienle, an assistant professor in URI’s natural resources science department, received a five-year, $848,602 National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development Program award to investigate […]
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What’s Up in Newport County this weekend: Aug. 21 – 24
Newport County residents and visitors have dozens of events to choose from this weekend, ranging from live music and comedy shows to farmers markets and cultural festivals. The four-day lineup includes the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s Induction Celebration, the Black Ships Festival spanning Newport and Bristol, and performances by acts like Fitz and the […]
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Newport Art Museum raises record $648,500 in summer fundraising events
The Newport Art Museum announced Thursday that its signature summer fundraising events generated a record $648,500 to support exhibitions and programming, with attendance reaching more than 1,400 people across three days. The museum’s Summer Art Party and Wet Paint events raised $428,500 for ongoing exhibitions, programming and community outreach. An additional $220,000 was raised to […]
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Newport City Council to consider composting program, harbor patrol vessel contract
The Newport City Council will consider a residential curbside composting service agreement and a contract for a new harbormaster patrol vessel when it meets Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers at 43 Broadway. The council will vote on a service agreement with Black Earth Compost for residential curbside composting and award a contract […]
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Morning Notes: Historic Tiverton estate sells for $4.5 million in second-highest sale on record
Good morning, Newport! 👋 Today is Thursday, Aug. 21, the 233rd day of 2025. There are 132 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know A historic 84-acre estate has sold for $4.5 million, marking the second-highest residential sale on record in Tiverton and the highest since August 2024, according to Mott & […]
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A beautiful tradition: Dignitaries commemorated reading of George Washington’s letter
In a time of divisiveness, the reading of General George Washington’s 1790 letter to the Hebrew Congregation at Touro Synagogue brought solace to the capacity crowd who came to honor the 78th annual reading in Newport. On Sunday, Newport once again honored one of the most enduring civic traditions in the area: the reading of […]
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Newport Vineyards celebrates 30 years with limited-edition wines
Newport Vineyards is marking its 30th anniversary with the release of two limited-edition wines and a series of celebratory events throughout the fall. The vineyard, founded by brothers John and Paul Nunes in 1995, will debut Milestone Blanc and Milestone Red during its exclusive Milestone Release Weekend from Aug. 22-24. Milestone Blanc is an unoaked […]
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Easton’s Beach closes due to dangerous surf conditions and storm activity
City officials announced Wednesday evening that Easton’s Beach, commonly known as First Beach, will be closed Thursday due to dangerous surf conditions and strong rip currents generated by Hurricane Erin as the storm passes to the east of Rhode Island. The closure, announced on the city’s official Facebook page, takes effect immediately with entrance gates […]