BOSTON (AP) — Boston Celtics president Brad Stevens has said throughout the offseason that that team wanted Joe Mazzulla to be its coach for a long time. It made that more than a proclamation Friday, announcing it has signed Mazzulla to a multi-year contract extension. Length and details of the new deal were not released. […]
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Portsmouth Town Council to consider disc golf course, overdose memorial display at Aug. 12 Meeting
The Portsmouth Town Council will tackle several community initiatives when it meets Tuesday, August 12, at 7 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers at Portsmouth Town Hall. Among the key items on the agenda is a request to bring a disc golf course to Portsmouth with support from the Parks and Recreation Committee. The council […]
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CCRI brings English language classes to Newport campus this fall
The Community College of Rhode Island will offer English Language Studies classes at its Newport campus starting this fall, expanding access to language education for residents of Aquidneck Island. The classes will be held on weekday evenings and Saturdays to accommodate adult learners who work or have family responsibilities, CCRI announced Thursday. “We are proud […]
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Morning Notes: BankNewport awards $50,000 grant to preserve Jamestown farmland
Good morning, Newport! 🗓️ Today is Friday, Aug. 8, the 220th day of 2025. There are 145 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know BankNewport’s Charitable Foundation has awarded a $50,000 grant to Jamestown Community Farm to support the nonprofit’s “One Chance Campaign,” an effort to permanently acquire 15 acres of farmland […]
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Mount Hope Bridge to close for weekend resurfacing project
The Mount Hope Bridge will close to all traffic for four days starting Thursday evening as crews work to resurface the span connecting Bristol and Portsmouth. The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority announced the bridge will be closed from 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, through 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 18, weather permitting. During the […]
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Bronze statue of Tom Brady to be unveiled before Patriots’ exhibition opener
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Tom Brady left his imprint all over the New England Patriots’ record books during his stellar two-decade run with the team. Now, he is set to become the first player in franchise history to be honored with a statue. During a star-studded Patriots Hall of Fame induction last June, at which Brady’s No. […]
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Governor McKee honors Newport Mental Health for crisis response after Portsmouth tragedy
MIDDLETOWN — Gov. Daniel McKee has recognized Newport Mental Health for its crisis response following a tragic June incident in Portsmouth that killed a 15-year-old student and critically injured a 17-year-old. Richard Leclerc, director of the Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals, presented a Certificate of Special Recognition to Dayna Gladstein, […]
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USS Arlington Marines tour The Breakers during Naval Station Newport visit
NEWPORT — Forty-seven Marines from the USS Arlington toured The Breakers mansion Thursday morning as part of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. The service members arrived at the historic Gilded Age estate this morning aboard a Viking Tours trolley for self-guided tours of the 70-room mansion built by […]
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RIPTA board tables sweeping cuts after receiving last minute letter from McKee
by Alexander Castro, Rhode Island Current August 7, 2025 It’s back to the drawing board for the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA). The agency’s Board of Directors voted Thursday morning to table a proposal that would have slashed or reduced services on the majority of its bus routes, all in the hope of repairing […]
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Newport City Council to consider special events, police contract at Aug. 13 meeting
The Newport City Council will meet Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers at City Hall to consider a packed agenda including several special event permits, a police union contract and multiple parking ordinance changes. The meeting will begin with a proclamation honoring Joe Logue, the recently retired director of the Newport Public Library. […]
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Things to do in Newport County this weekend: Aug. 7 – 10
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in Newport County this week and weekend. Are you organizing an event? Submit events to our community calendar. Thursday, August 7 Things To Do 9 am: Monthly Coffee with the Curator at The Sailing Museum 11:30 am: “The Beauty Molecule” with Nicholas Perricone M.D. at The Brenton Hotel 3 pm: Sakonnet Green Market at Sakonnet […]
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Newport man pleads no contest in child exploitation case; Massachusetts man now fugitive
UPDATE: September 9, 2025 A Massachusetts man arrested in a multistate child exploitation operation is now a fugitive after failing to appear for a court hearing, while a Newport man avoided jail time through a plea agreement, court records show. Josue Perez Gomez, 29, of Acushnet, Massachusetts, failed to appear for his scheduled Aug. 7 […]
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Newport County organizations receive more than $1 million in state homeless services funding
PROVIDENCE — Gov. Dan McKee announced Thursday that Rhode Island will invest approximately $20 million in year-round homeless shelters and services, with Newport County organizations receiving more than $1.3 million to expand local access to housing assistance. The funding, distributed among 25 service providers for 51 projects statewide, includes significant investments in Newport County-based organizations […]
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Newport City Council to consider school regionalization resolution
NEWPORT, R.I. — The Newport City Council will consider a resolution at its Aug. 13 regular meeting that would put a school regionalization question before voters in April 2026, marking a renewed effort nearly four years after Newport voters narrowly rejected a similar proposal. City Councilor Jeanne-Marie Napolitano will introduce the resolution, which proposes a […]
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IYRS to host 46th Annual Newport Classic Yacht Regatta Labor Day weekend
NEWPORT, R.I. — The IYRS School of Technology & Trades will partner with the Ida Lewis Yacht Club to present the 46th Annual Newport Classic Yacht Regatta on Aug. 30-31. The event will bring together more than 200 sailors and supporters for a weekend celebrating classic wooden yachts at the IYRS campus at 449 Thames […]
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EBCAP employee to be honored at Rhode Island Health Center Beacon Awards
PROVIDENCE — Janine Petracca Fonseca of East Bay Community Action Program will be among eight health center employees honored tonight at the Rhode Island Health Center Association’s annual Beacon Awards ceremony at Roger Williams Park Casino. Petracca Fonseca, assistant program manager for behavioral health at EBCAP’s Integrated Health Home program, will be recognized for her […]
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Morning Notes: Youth athletes to compete in Race4Chase triathlon Sunday at Fort Adams
Good morning, Newport! 🗓️ Today is Thursday, Aug. 7, the 219th day of 2025. There are 146 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know The Newport County YMCA will host the Race4Chase Youth Triathlon on Sunday at 8 a.m. at Fort Adams State Park, bringing together young athletes from across New England […]
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Edward King House to host treasure-hunting fundraiser Saturday
MIDDLETOWN — The Edward King House Senior Center will host “Plunder In The Parking Lot,” a treasure-hunting fundraiser Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 7 Valley Road. The event will feature three main attractions: a “Junk from the Trunk” community sale where residents sell items from their […]
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Middletown schedules public hearings for ‘Middletown Center’
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. — The Middletown Town Council has scheduled two public hearings next month to gather community feedback on the proposed Middletown Center development, a mixed-use project planned for a prominent location along West Main Road. The hearings will take place on September 16 and September 30, both starting at 6 p.m. in the Middletown […]
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Elephant sculptures find permanent home at Newport’s Aquidneck Park
NEWPORT, R.I. — A mother-baby elephant sculpture pair has taken up residence at Aquidneck Park, marking a permanent addition to the city’s public art collection. The sculptures, donated by organizers of last summer’s Great Elephant Migration exhibit, were installed on the Bowery Street side of the park near Spring Street. The city announced the installation […]
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Spring Street paving project to begin Aug. 12
The City of Newport Department of Utilities announced that contractor Boyle & Fogarty will begin full-width milling of road surfaces starting Monday as part of a comprehensive street paving project. The work will affect Spring Street, Dearborn Street, Perry Street, Dean Avenue, and the intersections of Dearborn Street and Thames Street, and Dean Avenue and […]
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Preserve Rhode Island announces 2025 Rhody Awards, recognizes 10 historic preservation projects
Preserve Rhode Island announced on Wednesday 10 recipients of the 2025 Rhody Awards for Historic Preservation, celebrating projects that utilize historic preservation to strengthen communities, improve quality of life, and address social challenges across the state. The awards recognize achievements spanning from Westerly to Pawtucket to Tiverton, demonstrating preservation efforts that impact communities statewide. This […]
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Aquidneck Night Out returns to Eastons Beach Thursday evening
NEWPORT, R.I. — The Newport Police Department will host its annual Aquidneck Night Out from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Eastons Beach, bringing together families and law enforcement for an evening of community engagement. The free event at 175 Memorial Blvd. will feature music, games, and special appearances from community partners. Activities include face […]
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Woman, dog rescued from rocks at Beavertail State Park
JAMESTOWN, R.I. — A woman and her dog were rescued from rocks at Beavertail State Park Wednesday morning after becoming trapped between parking lots 1 and 2, according to the Jamestown Volunteer Fire Department. The fire alarm was received at 10:21 a.m., alerting crews to the situation at the popular coastal destination. First-arriving companies made […]
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Seaside Sips raises $65,000 for domestic violence services
NEWPORT — The Women’s Resource Center raised $65,000 at its annual Seaside Sips fundraiser last week, bringing together more than 100 guests at The Bohlin for an evening supporting domestic violence survivors and prevention efforts. The dockside event featured testimonials from survivors posted throughout the venue, highlighting the center’s impact on those it serves. One […]