By LEAH WILLINGHAM Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Officials in Massachusetts’ Nantucket island on Tuesday accused the developer of the nation’s first utility-scale offshore wind project of not responding to their safety queries since Donald Trump’s election after a massive wind turbine broke apart last year and its fragments washed up on beaches. Nantucket’s select board gave Vineyard Wind […]
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Made in Newport: The JPT celebrates films shot in city
The Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center (The JPT) will showcase Newport’s starring role in Hollywood productions with a week-long “Made in Newport” film series running from August 2 to 7. The series pairs screenings of movies filmed in the coastal city with local business pop-ups, live music and beverage tastings, offering audiences a chance […]
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How gas prices have changed in Rhode Island in the last week
Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Rhode Island. Gas prices are as of July 28.Rhode Island by the numbers- Gas current price: $3.02- Week change: -$0.01 (-0.4%)- Year change: -$0.40 (-11.7%)- Historical expensive gas price: $5.02 (6/13/22)- Diesel current price: $3.81- Week change: $0.00 (0.0%)- Year change: -$0.30 (-7.3%)- Historical expensive diesel price: $6.47 […]
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House Speaker to join rally against Newport Birthing Center closure
Community members will rally tonight to oppose the potential closure of the only labor and delivery unit on Aquidneck Island. The “Moms Over Margins Rally” to save the Noreen Stonor Drexel Birthing Center at Newport Hospital is scheduled for 6 p.m. today on the lawn outside Newport City Hall on Broadway. The location was changed […]
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Morning Notes: Newport seeks volunteers for City Boards and Commissions
Good morning, Newport! 🗓️ Today is Tuesday, July 29, the 210th day of 2025. There are 155 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know The City of Newport is recruiting residents to serve on various boards, commissions and authorities that play vital roles in municipal government operations. The city is currently accepting […]
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Tony and Emmy winner Christine Baranski to discuss ‘The Gilded Age’ at The Elms
Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress Christine Baranski will appear at The Elms on Aug. 7 for a special edition of the annual John G. Winslow Lecture, where she’ll discuss HBO’s “The Gilded Age” and her career. Baranski stars as Agnes van Rhijn in the critically acclaimed period drama, which HBO announced Monday will return for […]
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Newport’s Callahan dominates Long Beach regatta, eyes 2028 Olympics
Newport sailor Justin Callahan launched his 2028 Olympic campaign with a commanding victory at the Long Beach Olympic Class Regatta, finishing with just 15 points over 12 races in the 470 class. The Harvard University senior and reigning College Sailor of the Year captured eight first-place finishes during the July 12-18 competition, sailing alongside crew […]
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Rising seas, vanishing voices: An Indigenous story from Martha’s Vineyard
“This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here.” When former Grist fellow Joseph Lee tells people that his family is from Martha’s Vineyard, an island off the coast of Massachusetts, they invariably look confused about what it means to be from a popular vacation spot for U.S. presidents and […]
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Channing Memorial Church names first Black minister in 190-year history
Channing Memorial Church announced the selection of the Rev. Dr. Althea Smith as the congregation’s new minister, making her the first African American to lead the historic Unitarian Universalist congregation in its 190-year history. Rev. Smith, a community activist with an extensive background in nursing and psychology, comes to Channing from the Unitarian Universalist congregation […]
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Air quality alert issued for Newport, Washington counties Tuesday
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management has issued an air quality alert for Newport and Washington counties Tuesday, warning that ground-level ozone is expected to reach unhealthy levels for sensitive groups. The alert covers only the two southern counties, with the highest ozone concentrations forecast along the immediate coastline. Peak levels are expected to […]
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Things to do in Newport County this week and weekend: July 28 – Aug. 3
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. Monday, July 28 Things To Do 10 am: Free self-guided tours at Eisenhower House 3 pm: Jamestown Farmers Market at Jamestown Recreation Center 3 pm: Newport Gulls versus Danbury Westerners at Cardines Field 5:30 pm: Seaside Sips with […]
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Morning Notes: Community rally set for Tuesday to fight potential closure of Birthing Center
Good morning, Newport! 🗓️ Today is Monday, July 28, the 209th day of 2025. There are 156 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know Community members will rally Tuesday evening to oppose the potential closure of the only labor and delivery unit on Aquidneck Island. The Community Rally to Save the Noreen […]
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Newport Folk Festival showcases student talent through growing Music Lab program
The Newport Festivals Music Lab showcased its second year of growth during performances at the Newport Folk Festival, with high school students taking the stage alongside established artists, Langhorne Slim and Nathaniel Rateliff. The program, a partnership between Newport Festivals Foundation and the MET East Bay High School, provides local students the opportunity to learn […]
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Morning Notes: Maritime technology leaders set to demonstrate ocean innovations in Newport
Good morning, Newport! 🗓️ Today is Sunday, July 27, the 208th day of 2025. There are 157 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know The 401 Tech Bridge will host BlueTIDE 2025, a premier maritime technology demonstration event, on Thursday, Aug. 28, from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Sail Newport and […]
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Morning Notes: Fitz and the Tantrums to headline International Tennis Hall of Fame concert
Good morning, Newport! 🗓️ Today is Saturday, July 26, the 207th day of 2025. There are 158 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know Indie-pop band Fitz and the Tantrums will perform at the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport on Aug. 23 at 8 p.m., serving as the grand finale […]
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Kenny Loggins takes Newport by storm!
On the cusp of the sold-out Newport Folk Festival, Newport Polo was the outdoor backdrop for the world premiere of a documentary on Kenny Loggins, “Conviction of the Heart.” A packed crowd filled up Glen Farm for the chance to hear from Loggins himself, as well as the film’s director, Dori Berinstein, in a pre-screening […]
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SNACKTIME rocks Newport Folk Festival, perform with Choir School of Newport County
Philadelphia-based band SNACKTIME brought their high-energy funk sound to the Newport Folk Festival stage Friday morning, performing their debut set at the prestigious festival from 11:05 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. on the Quad Stage. The early performance time proved no obstacle for the band, which describes its sound as “funk and roll and a whole […]
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Make-A-Wish grants Newport visit to Virginia teen with nervous system disorder
A 15-year-old Virginia girl with a nervous system disorder received the key to Newport this summer as part of her Make-A-Wish experience to visit the historic city. Isobel, a Make-A-Wish recipient from Virginia, traveled to Newport with her family — brother Jacob, 16, and parents Margaret and Phillip — to fulfill her wish to explore […]
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Gerry Goldstein: Rendering unto a modern-day Caesar
As if he has not already demeaned the American presidency, the current incumbent says that to celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday next year he will bring to the White House a mixed martial arts fight. Thoughtful of him to provide us opportunity, on that notable occasion for our fragile democracy, to watch two people batter […]
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Newport Art Museum appoints Harry Philbrick as new Executive Director
The Newport Art Museum has named Harry Philbrick, a museum professional with nearly 40 years of experience, as its new executive director, the museum announced Friday. Philbrick, a Rhode Island native, will begin his role in mid-September after completing his current position as interim director of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Museum. He […]
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Morning Notes: Community rallies behind Middletown resident battling cancer through GoFundMe, Newport Gulls game tonight
Good morning, Newport! 🗓️ Today is Friday, July 25, the 206th day of 2025. There are 159 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know A GoFundMe campaign supporting Middletown resident Jake Cathers in his battle against Stage 4 pancreatic cancer has raised $38,584 toward a $45,000 goal, with 273 donations from community […]
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Lane restrictions begin Sunday on Bristol approach to Mount Hope Bridge
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority will implement lane restrictions on the Bristol approach to the Mount Hope Bridge beginning Sunday as part of ongoing construction work. Traffic will alternate in a single lane during four scheduled periods over the next week: — Sunday, July 27, from 7 p.m. to 4 a.m. Monday — […]
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Solar celebration set for Newport bike facility
Bike Newport will celebrate the installation of solar power at its Big Blue Bike Barn with a community event Tuesday evening. The celebration runs 7:30-8:30 p.m. July 29 at 20 Sunset Blvd. The solar installation powers lights, fans and computers for summer camps and educational programs at the facility. It also enables evening programming and […]
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Rally planned to save Newport Hospital Birthing Center
Community members will rally Tuesday evening to oppose the potential closure of the only labor and delivery unit on Aquidneck Island. The Community Rally to Save the Noreen Stonor Drexel Birthing Center at Newport Hospital is scheduled for 6 p.m. July 29 on the lawn outside the Friends’ Meetinghouse on Marcus Wheatland Boulevard. The event […]
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RIPTA cuts to affect 58 bus routes amid $17.6 million budget deficit
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority will hold public hearings starting Monday on proposed service cuts affecting 58 bus routes statewide as the agency grapples with a $17.6 million budget shortfall. The cuts, scheduled to take effect Sept. 13 if approved, would eliminate entire routes, reduce service frequency and cut weekend service on dozens of […]