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What’sUpNewp will host a R.I. Senate District 13 (Newport, Jamestown) Candidate Forum at Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center on Monday, July 10th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. This discussion will give candidates for Senate District 13 (Newport, Jamestown) the opportunity to share their views on local and statewide issues ahead of a special […]

The Preservation Society of Newport County announced today via a press release the appointment of Lise Dubé-Scherr as Director of Museum Affairs. Ms. Dubé-Scherr has a long and distinguished career in both art museums and historic house museums.  A native of Canada, she held progressively more responsible positions at the National Gallery of Canada, the […]

Newport Police Department announced via a press release on Tuesday, June 6th that on June 5th, at about 8:30 p.m., Detectives assigned to the Newport Police Department Vice/Narcotics Division in conjunction with Detectives from the Pawtucket Police Department arrested 22-year-old Middletown resident Cristian Febles on charges of Delivery of Cocaine. Detectives received information that Febles […]

Rep. Deborah Ruggiero has been honored by the Rhode Island Parent Information Network (RIPIN) with its 2017 Legislative Partner Award. Representative Ruggiero (D-Dist. 74, Jamestown, Middletown) was honored for her “commitment, proven track record and understanding of educational and health issues facing our families and children with special health care needs through sponsorship, legislation and […]

Despite the recent bad weather, the deck repair work continues on the Newport Pell Bridge and the project remains on schedule, according to The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority. “The hydro-demolition work has been successful and is going smoothly. The contractor has removed the concrete deck down to the rebar (steel supporting bars embedded […]

Last March, Newport became the second community in Rhode Island to ban single-use plastic carryout bags. This initiative was well-received by the community and is an important step in the war against plastic pollution. Now it’s time to take a stance against another unnecessary single-use plastic item, straws. Each day, more than 500 million plastic […]

I’d like to invite everyone who has an interest in the long-term preservation of our beautiful and historic city to join me in an important conversation occurring in Newport next week. The Rhode Island Executive Climate Change Coordinating Council (RI EC4) will visit Newport City Hall Wednesday, meeting with the Aquidneck Island Planning Commission and […]

Beneath sunny, blue skies nearly 3,000 runners from 32 states and 11 countries took to the roads of Newport, Rhode Island to contest the fifth annual Newport 10 Miler road race, produced by Gray Matter Marketing. A balmy 56 degrees at the 7:30am start quickly increased into the high 60’s for a stunning backdrop to […]

The 1772 Foundation Board of Directors has approved a grant award in the amount of $12,500 towards the Fort Adams Trust to make needed masonry repairs to the north wall casemate windows and to repoint the granite blocks that comprise the wall. Due to the harsh elements that the fort walls are exposed to, constant […]

Here is what’s happening for road work, closures and detours in and around Newport County this week. Roadwork scheduled by Rhode Island Department Of Transportation: 6/3-6/9 Newport: Rte. 138 East and West, from the Newport Bridge to Admiral Kalfbus Rd., partial right lane closures in a moving operation for striping, Monday-Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to […]

Discover where to find live music, entertainment, comedy, karaoke and trivia this week in and around Newport. You Might Also Like – What’s Happening, New and To Do This Week: June 5 – 9 Monday,  June 5 4:30 pm & 7 pm – The Lovers at Jane Pickens Theater6 pm to 9 pm – Julio Amaro […]

With its regular field at Glen Farm made unplayable by constant rains, and draining from the upper fields to the polo grounds, Newport Polo moved its playing field to the upper field for yesterday’s (Saturday) match against first-time visitors, Peru. While Newport Polo could move a field, it couldn’t budge a Peru team, all from […]

As life expectancy has continued to increase for Americans, we no longer think of people who are retiring at age 65 as being old. People are staying active and enjoying life well into their golden years. There is a definite parallel between increased life expectancy and advances in medicine. As science continues to advance, we […]

Looking for a spring or summer gig? Or perhaps a new part-time job or new career? There are more than 100 companies in Newport hiring for all different positions, and in all sorts of industries right now! Featured Job Opportunities: Adventure Travel Company Needs a Part-Time AssistantPinkberry Team Members & Shift LeadersGraphic Design/Signage AssistantStudio Barre […]

Every time I ride my bike along Ocean Drive or take a walk on America’s Cup, I am struck by the natural beauty of our city by the sea.  And I feel incredibly fortunate to call it home and to wake up every morning to its salty air and bustling streets.  I also feel incredibly […]

To the Editor Usually I don’t trust anyone under the age of 80, but in one case, the case of Dawn Euer, it was easy to make an exception. I am supporting Dawn Euer in the race for State Senate and I’d like to tell you why. I’m voting for Dawn because I’ve seen her […]

Lila Delman Real Estate International has announced the recent sale of 33 Blueberry Lane in Jamestown for $2,100,000. The William Burgin-designed shingle-and-stone custom-built home in “The Dumplings” area of Jamestown offers incredible vistas of the entrance to Narragansett Bay and beyond to the open ocean. Lila Delman Real Estate International was both the listing and […]

As May comes to a close, there’s certainly plenty of big stories to look back on from the last 31 days. More than 46,000 unique users visited our website in May, resulting in nearly 110,000 pageviews. Here’s what our readers were talking about and reading, your opportunity to catch up if you missed something. 10. New […]

Times they are a-changin’ here in Newport, Rhode Island. Over the last few years, there has been a lot of moving and shaking with local businesses here in the city by the sea. And as the wheel turns, so the progression continues. Last week, Bucci’s Liquor Store sold. Located in The Point, the store had […]

Women’s Resource Center (WRC), a domestic violence intervention and prevention services nonprofit organization with offices in Newport and Warren, R.I., announces its “Wild Women” honorees for 2017. The following seven women will be recognized at a luncheon in their honor on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. at the Rhode Island Country Club (Barrington, […]

Throughout the country, efforts are being made to promote pollination by native bees and other flying insects, and on June 4 at 11:00 am, the URI Master Gardeners, who help maintain Prescott Farm in Middletown, Rhode Island, will be doing their part to encourage gardeners to join the cause. The URI Master Gardeners, have invited […]

My name is Brigid Behan, and I want to tell you why I’m voting for David Allard for State Senate. I first met Dave when he was my Spanish teacher. Mr. Allard was a tough teacher—he pushed me to do my best in class, but also encouraged me to find my passions outside of the […]

Have an opinion on the legalization of marijuana? Here’s your chance to hear from both points of view on the issue. The Redwood Library will host a debate on the legilization of marijuana at the Casino Theater in Newport on Wednesday, May 31 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Advocates with differing views, Jared Moffat, Director […]

STATE HOUSE – Rhode Island’s Legislative Press and Public Information Bureau has announced that Chairman of the House Committee on Finance Marvin L. Abney (D-Dist. 73, Newport, Middletown) was recently honored by the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. – Sigma Nu Chapter as their “Citizen of the Year” in recognition of his exemplary demonstration of […]