NEWPORT, R.I. — Bike Newport’s signature summer event returns Saturday, Aug. 23, as the seventh annual 10-Spot Ride welcomes 300 cyclists for a five-hour tour of Newport’s hidden gems. The event, which runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., allows participants to explore 10 carefully selected locations throughout the city, ranging from secret gardens and […]
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Watching ‘The Gilded Age’ at The Elms: A thrilling way to take in the explosive finale
The Preservation Society of Newport County (PSNC) treated local fans of HBO’s “The Gilded Age” to a special screening of the Season 3 Finale Sunday night, August 10. And what a marvelous locale it was for fans of the series: amidst the backdrop of the Russells’ Newport “cottage,” The Elms, stood a giant screen big […]
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Rhode Island Energy upgrading electrical infrastructure in 5 Portsmouth neighborhoods
PORTSMOUTH — Rhode Island Energy is continuing a multi-year infrastructure improvement project to enhance safety, reliability and system performance for nearly 1,800 customers across five Portsmouth neighborhoods. The utility company announced Tuesday that crews will upgrade nearly 3.5 miles of electric equipment in The Hummocks, Island Park, Common Fence Point, The Point Section and Portsmouth […]
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Newport Classical offers three free concerts for families this fall
Newport Classical will present three free concerts designed for families and children from August through October as part of its Community Concerts Series presented by BankNewport. The Grammy Award-winning Akropolis Reed Quintet will perform Saturday, Aug. 23, at 4 p.m. at the Newport County YMCA, 792 Valley Road, Middletown. The interactive concert will feature selections […]
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Scientists standing by to rescue rare manatee sighted in cold New England waters
By LEAH WILLINGHAM Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — A manatee was recently spotted off the coast of Massachusetts for the first time in almost a decade and scientists want to monitor its condition to see if a rescue is necessary before it succumbs to the cold water or lack of food, they said Friday. The […]
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Newport Historical Society wins national education award from Park Service
The Newport Historical Society has been selected as the national winner of the 2024 Excellence in Education Program Award by the National Park Service. The award recognizes the society’s Women on the Water program, which engages female students in grades 6-12 in STEM education, maritime history and career exploration. The society will be celebrated as […]
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Newport Polo’s Singapore Swing gala raises $80,000 for local conservation groups
Newport Polo raised more than $80,000 for local environmental organizations at its 24th Annual International Polo Charity Ball on Aug. 1 at Rosecliff Mansion. The sold-out “Singapore Swing” gala, presented by BD, honored the Singapore Polo Team while supporting four Rhode Island conservation groups: Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District, Save The Bay, Roger Williams Park […]
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‘Shattered Ice’ Rhode Island premiere at The JPT Film & Event Center to spotlight mental health awareness
On Friday, Aug. 15, Newport’s historic The JPT Film & Event Center will host the Rhode Island premiere of Shattered Ice. This award-winning narrative feature has been gaining national attention on the film festival circuit. Presented in collaboration with Newport-based mental health advocacy brand NOSOLO, the evening will blend powerful storytelling with a shared commitment […]
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Morning Notes: Registration open for 14th Annual Citizens Pell Bridge Run
Good morning, Newport! 👋 Today is Tuesday, Aug. 12, the 224th day of 2025. There are 141 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know Registration is now open for the 2025 Citizens Pell Bridge Run, the only event each year that allows pedestrians to cross the Claiborne Pell Newport Bridge. The 4-mile […]
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State issues air quality alert for Tuesday as ozone levels expected to reach unhealthy conditions
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management issued a statewide air quality alert Monday, warning that ground-level ozone levels are expected to reach unhealthy conditions for sensitive groups Tuesday. The alert affects all of Rhode Island, with peak ozone levels anticipated to begin in the early afternoon and continue well into the evening, […]
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Hellenic Fest, coaching events highlight busy Newport County week
Newport County residents and visitors can choose from colonial walking tours, live music venues, farmers markets and outdoor activities throughout the week, with highlights including the Hellenic Fest, coaching weekend events and the annual George Washington Letter Reading. The week features daily colonial Jewish walking tours at the Loeb Visitors Center, multiple farmers markets across […]
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RENEWport to host World Café discussion on community, belonging Aug. 19
RENEWport will host its third World Café event of the year on Tuesday, Aug. 19, from 6-8:30 p.m. at Emmanuel Church in Newport. The free, public event will use a structured discussion format to explore questions about community, belonging and strengthening civic life in Newport. Participants will rotate through small-group conversations designed to encourage meaningful […]
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Rhode Island Foundation awards $375,000 to 62 Newport County nonprofits
Sixty-two nonprofit organizations serving Newport County received a total of $375,000 in grants from the Rhode Island Foundation to support programs ranging from educational initiatives and housing assistance to food pantries and arts activities. The funding comes through the foundation’s Newport County Fund, which provides grants of up to $10,000 to strengthen existing programs, support […]
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Morning Notes: New York Yacht Club captures fourth straight Hinman Masters sailing title in Newport
Good morning, Newport! 👋 Today is Monday, Aug. 11, the 223rd day of 2025. There are 142 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know The New York Yacht Club’s team captained by Pete Levesque sailed to victory Sunday in the 23rd New York Yacht Club Invitational Team Race Regatta for the Commodore […]
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Today In Newport History: August 11, 1866 – First roller skating rink opens to the public in U.S.
Roller skates in the United States around 1905 James Plimpton, inventor of the modern quad roller skate, and the New York Roller Skating Association (NYRSA) leased The Atlantic House Hotel in Newport and converted the dining room into a skating area on August 11th, 1866. This was the first roller skating rink open to the public in the […]
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Body found washed ashore at Jamestown beach
JAMESTOWN, R.I. — Police are investigating after an unidentified body washed ashore near Heads Beach off Seaside Drive on Sunday morning. The Jamestown Police and Fire departments responded to the scene at approximately 7:36 a.m. after a swimmer reported finding the body and contacted authorities. The Rhode Island State Police, Department of Environmental Management and […]
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Portsmouth police clarify federal coordination in child exploitation arrest
The Portsmouth Police Department issued a statement Sunday clarifying its coordination with federal immigration authorities in the July arrest of a man charged with child exploitation. Portsmouth police arrested Josue Perez Gomez on July 11 with assistance from Homeland Security Investigations as part of a child exploitation investigation, according to the department’s statement posted on […]
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Morning Notes: Victory Day 2025 brings closures Monday as Rhode Island marks unique WWII holiday
Good morning, Newport! 🗓️ Today is Sunday, Aug. 10, the 222nd day of 2025. There are 143 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know Rhode Island will observe Victory Day on Monday, Aug. 11, marking the state’s unique commemoration of the end of World War II and resulting in closures of government […]
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Newport Police Department warns of phone scam using officers’ names
The Newport Police Department is warning residents about a phone scam in which callers impersonate police officers using actual names from the department to deceive victims into purchasing gift cards or bitcoin. According to a news release issued Saturday by Lt. Joseph C. Carroll, the department’s public information officer, scammers are identifying themselves as Newport […]
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Big Blue Bike Barn gets solar power system through community partnership
NEWPORT — The Big Blue Bike Barn received solar-powered electricity last week through a collaborative effort involving six local organizations, expanding programming capabilities at the community campus managed by Bike Newport. The solar power system was funded by The Newport Health Equity Zone, International Tennis Hall of Fame, 11th Hour Racing, A1 Roofing and Construction, […]
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Morning Notes: Perfect weekend weather brings packed calendar to Newport
Good morning, Newport! 🗓️ Today is Saturday, Aug. 9, the 221st day of 2025. There are 144 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know Summer perfection arrives in Newport this weekend as sunny skies and calm seas promise highs near 78 degrees. With coastal water temperatures hitting a comfortable 70 degrees and […]
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RIDOT continues East Main Road pavement work in Middletown
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation will continue its ongoing pavement improvement project along East Main Road in Middletown with a two-week construction phase beginning next week, officials announced Friday. RIDOT crews will install new curbing in both directions along Route 138 from Meadow Lane to Wyatt Road and reconstruct drainage structures throughout the corridor. […]
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Christine Baranski marveled at her family ties to the Gilded Age during talk at The Elms
“The Gilded Age’s” Christine Baranski cuts a much more elegant figure than her character, Agnes Van Rhijn, in real life. Resplendent in a stunning black power suit, a fab wavy blonde bob, a striking brooch, and Christian Louboutin heels, the Juilliard-trained actress held sway during her talk at The Elms lawn Thursday evening, August 7. […]
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Documentary ‘Speak’ screens at newportFILM Outdoors with director in attendance
The documentary “Speak,” which had its world premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, screened Thursday night at Miantonomi Park as part of newportFILM Outdoors’ 15th anniversary season. Co-director Guy Mossman attended the screening and participated in a post-film conversation with Todd Trebour, executive director of the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts. The […]
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West Place Animal Sanctuary launches driving tours to improve accessibility
TIVERTON — West Place Animal Sanctuary has introduced electric vehicle tours to make its 8-acre property accessible to visitors with mobility challenges, though the nonprofit is still fundraising to cover the vehicle’s cost. The sanctuary announced Tuesday that it has added a CRU by Club Car, a quiet, eco-friendly five-passenger electric cart, to offer guided […]