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I met Dawn Euer when we worked together on Lauren Carson’s first campaign for Rhode Island House District 75.  In fact, Dawn was the first person to encourage Lauren to run for office. Since then I have watched Dawn in action working to improve our community: as project manager for the Newport Open Space Partnership, […]

House of Representatives to host Legislative Leap July 30 to raise money for veterans’ family relief The Legislative Leap, a fundraising event where state legislators and their guest will jump out of an airplane to raise money for the Rhode Island Military Family Relief Fund, has been scheduled for Sunday, July 30, at 10 a.m. […]

The Newport County Board of REALTORS® has named Annie Becker, Broker Associate at Lila Delman Real Estate in Newport, as NCBR 2017 REALTOR® of the Year. Annie joined the Board as a new licensee in 2005, volunteering for the Programs Committee the following year.  She went on to become an NCBR Director, serving two terms […]

Providing a good quality education for all is critical to a well-functioning democracy. A good public education also ensures that everyone has the opportunity to succeed. I was educated in public schools from kindergarten through college when I earned my BA. I understand the value that a public education offers. We need to invest in […]

A landmark in Tiverton Four Corners hit the market. Kristin Parella, Sales Associate and George Tollefson, Sales Associate, at Lila Delman Real Estate International’s Newport office has confirmed with What’sUpNewp that they have just listed THE PROVENDER BUILDING, a historically significant and much-loved icon of Tiverton Four Corners. “For over 35 years, Provender Fine Foods […]

I had the pleasure of attending the Allagash Street Fair in Portland, ME over the weekend and am excited to share what a great experience it was with readers and friends alike. I’ve been to Allagash Brewing Company too many times to count but this trip was different than any other. Lindsey, who has been […]

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) will join partners across the country this weekend for the annual Operation Dry Water campaign – a national crackdown on impaired boating. DEM’s Division of Law Enforcement will be conducting increased patrols from Friday – Sunday and monitoring for boaters under the influence of alcohol or drugs. […]

City of Newport Seeks Public’s Help to Restore World War I Veterans Memorial Plaques for the Miantonomi Memorial Park Tower In 1929 the Miantonomi Memorial Park Tower was built as a World War I memorial. The Tower housed two bronze plaques, honoring 56 American servicemen from Newport who lost their lives during the war.   In 1978, […]

Newport Police Department announced on Wednesday afternoon that they have arrested a Newport Man after finding cocaine and marijuana in his apartment on Champlin Place in Newport. The Newport Police Department Vice/Narcotics Unit conducted an investigation over the past several months into the illegal sale of narcotics. Through the course of the investigation and resident […]

For the first time ever, an American flag will be temporarily installed on the Mount Hope Bridge to commemorate Fourth of July festivities. The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) will host a ceremony on Thursday, June 29th at 11 am that will include the first-ever installation of a new 16 ft. x 30 […]

On Friday, 30 June at 6 pm, Cluny families, alumni, friends, supporters and benefactors will gather for a mass of thanksgiving and reception on the grounds of the school. Cluny School is hosting the event to celebrate 60 years of Catholic education in Newport and to commemorate the school’s closing. Reverend Kris von Maluski, Pastor […]

Paula Mills Washburn, 75, of Newport passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, June 24, 2017 after a brief illness. She was the devoted wife of Kenneth W. Washburn for 34 years. Paula was the loving mother of ten children and two step-daughters: Caroline F. Conneen (Patrick) of Fredericksburg, VA; […]

John J Bird, 80, of Newport passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 24, 2017. Loved dearly by his family, John was generous with his kindness, he was a thoughtful man, dedicated to his family and country. Born in 1937 in Los Angeles, CA, to Thomas and Virginia Bird, he served in the US Marine Corps […]

Christopher W. Kelly, 56, passed away peacefully on hospice at Newport Hospital on Tuesday, June 27, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Chris was born in Newport, Rhode Island, May 23, 1961.  He was the youngest son of the late John and Theresa (McCarthy) Kelly of Newport, RI. Chris is survived by his daughter, Elise […]

Journey Moana Lantigua of Newport, RI left this world peacefully on June 23, 2017 after just entering into it. She is survived by her mother Cassandra C. Williams and her father John A. Lantigua. Journey also leaves behind her sister Bella A Lantigua, her grandmothers Sandra Williams and Mercedes Lantigua, six aunts Aneta Siggers, Alexandria […]

Ronald A. Miller, age 76, of Middletown, died Saturday, June 24, 2017, at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, MA. Ronald was born January 7, 1941 in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Allen and the late Mattie (Boyd) Miller. He was married to Dolores “Foo Foo” Lombard who predeceased him in 1982. Mr. […]

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) announced on Sunday that they recommended closing King Park Beach for swimming because of high bacteria counts. On Tuesday, RIDOH recommended reopening King Park Beach for swimming. When a beach closure is recommended, water quality analysis is conducted by RIDOH’s laboratory or a state-certified laboratory. The status of […]

Richard Mead Atwater Benson, 73, photographer, printer, author, inventor, and teacher, departed this earth on June 22, 2017. He was the son of the late John Howard Benson and the late Esther Fisher Smith Benson. Richard (Chip) was born in Newport and raised on Washington Street in the Point neighborhood. He graduated from St. George’s […]

Louis D. Costa, 93, of Middletown passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017 at Newport Hospital. . He was the husband of Maria A. Pinhiero Costa. Louis was born in the Azores, son of the late Antonio D. and Maria (CeuVargas) Costa. Mr. Costa came to America from the Azores in 1968. He worked at Pearson […]

Just how clean are our local shorelines and waters? Eight years of weekly water quality monitoring on Aquidneck Island Residents now have eight years of weekly water quality monitoring results  to decide for themselves, thanks to the work of Clean Ocean Access. Clean Ocean Access (COA) has published their 2008-2016 Water Quality Monitoring Summary Report […]