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Winter Storm Warning, High Wind Warning Issued for Newport
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning, High Wind Warning and Hazardous Weather Outlook for Newport and most of Rhode Island. Newport should see heavy snow and strong winds, the Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday. The current forecast (as of 13 Mar 6:53 pm) […]
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City, State Officials Announce Plans to Reconfigure Newport Pell Bridge Ramps
Governor Gina Raimondo, Senate President M. Teresa Paiva Weed, Newport city officials, Rhode Island Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor, and Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Director Peter Alviti Jr. today announced that they have agreed on initial plans to reconfigure the Pell Bridge ramps to provide quicker access to Newport town center and to relieve […]
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Parking Ban in Newport on Tuesday
There will be a “Parking Ban” in effect 6:00 AM until 11:00 PM on Tuesday, March 14, 2017, due to the forecasted snow storm. Motor vehicles parked on such a street one-half hour after the public ban has been announced may be towed. Residents can utilize the following parking lots: Gateway Center, Mary Street lot, […]
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Thompson Middle School Students attend URI SMILE program’s Middle School Challenge Weekend
Sixteen sixth, seventh and eighth grade students from Thompson Middle School (TMS) joined peers from around the state at the University of Rhode Island for the URI SMILE program’s Middle School Challenge Weekend March 3 and 4. The Science & Math Investigative Learning Experiences, or SMILE program, is an after school academic enrichment program that […]
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Save Tiverton Engages Consultant To Conduct Peer Review of Twin River’s Environmental Application
Save Tiverton, a group of local residents concerned about the land use impacts of the proposed Twin River casino, sent a letter to the town council on Thursday, February 9, 2017 seeking a 45-day extension of its scheduled public hearing for Monday, March 13, 2017. The group has engaged Sage Environmental to conduct an independent […]
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Obituary for Sarah E. Jenkins, 100, Newport
Sarah E. Jenkins, 100, of Newport died Monday, March 13, 2017 at Village House Nursing Home, Newport, RI. She was the wife of the late Charles E. Jenkins. Born on April 30, 1916 in Newport, RI, she was the daughter of the late John and Sarah (Woodson) Jenkins. Sarah was a member of Evangelical Friends […]
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Obituary for Joan G. Heald, 81, Newport
Joan G Heald, 81, of Newport, RI died on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Providence, RI, after a brief bought with cancer. Joan was born in New Jersey. She is the daughter of the late George Sullivan and the late Mildred (Spence) Sullivan. She was the wife of […]
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Obituary for John Lafferty
John Lyle Lafferty, 92 of Newport, Rhode Island passed away at Newport Hospital with his family by his side. His parents Clarence Jay and Eva May Lafferty, his brother C. Jay Lafferty Jr., sister in law Margaret as well as his son Stephen James Lafferty predecease him. He was the beloved husband of Cynthia T. […]
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Obituary for Pat Maida, 79, Middletown
Patricia “Pat” J. (Teves) Marques Maida, 79, of Middletown died unexpectedly on Friday, March 10, 2017, at Newport Hospital after a brief illness. Born on September 30, 1937 in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late Seraphin and Georgina (Medeiros) Teves. Pat was born and grew up in Fall River, and graduated […]
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2017 Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade: Everything You Need To Know
Where can you park? What’s happening at your favorite bar? Everything you need for the 61st Annual Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade is right here! The 61st Annual Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will be held, rain, snow, or shine, on Saturday, March 11th 2017, here’s everything you need to know for the big day. […]
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The Wharf Pub’s Brewery of the Month: Wicked Weed Brewing
Here at The Wharf Pub we like to feature a ‘Brewery Of The Month’, for March we’ve chosen Wicked Weed Brewing. The Brewery & Brewpub Located in downtown West Asheville, Wicked Weed started booming around 2015. Starting small with their brewpub, Wicked Weed fastly grew within a year just producing beer for North Carolina. The […]
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2017 Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade: Where You Can and Can’t Park
Coming to Newport on Saturday, March 11th for the 61st Annual Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade and not sure where to park? Here’s some helpful information to help you stay on the right side of the law. The parade will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Broadway in front of Newport City Hall and make it’s way down to […]
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2017 Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade: Traffic Flow and Parking Restrictions
The 61st Annual Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will be held, rain, snow, or shine, on Saturday, March 11th, 2017. It will begin promptly at 11:00am from Newport City Hall and will proceed to Carroll Avenue at Saint Augustin’s Church in the heart of the Fifth Ward. The parade this year is estimated to last […]
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Things to Do in Newport This Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Weekend: (March 10 – 12)
Discover what’s happening, new and to this weekend in Newport for events, activities, and entertainment! You Might Also Like: Where to Find Live Music and Entertainment This Weekend: March 10 – 12 Friday, March 10th You Might Also Like: Snow-Related Cancellation’s, Closures, Delays and Parking Bans – Newport, RI 4:15pm – The Salesman at Jane Pickens Theater […]
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Where to Find Live Music and Entertainment This Weekend: March 10 – 12
Looking for live music, karaoke, comedy, dj, dancing or any other fun form of entertainment this weekend in Newport? Here’s what’s happening, new and to do in and around the city! You Might Also Like – Things to Do in Newport This Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Weekend: (March 10 – 12) You Might Also Like – 2017 […]
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Brick Alley Pub to Host 7th Annual Post-Parade Day Clean-Up, Volunteers Wanted
The Annual Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade is arguably one of the busiest days of the year in Newport, and there’s no secret that our city needs a pick-me-up when the crowds go home. For the 7th year in a row, Brick Alley Pub will once again host their Annual Post-Parade Day Clean-Up! The cleanup will be held the […]
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You’re Invited: What’sUpNewp Will Celebrate 5th Anniversary at Brick Alley Pub on March 12th
It’s hard to believe it’s been 5 years since What’sUpNewp launched on March 12th, 2012. Join the What’s Up Newp Crew at Plumby’s Upstairs Burger Bar at Brick Alley Pub on Sunday, March 12th for our 5th Anniversary Party. Swing on by Plumby’s, meet the What’sUpNewp Crew and help us celebrate – we’ll have some […]
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UPDATE: Winter Storm Warning Issued For Newport: 4-8″ of Snow Possible on Friday
The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow, which is in effect from 3 AM to 4 PM EST Friday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect. Last updated at 9:52 p.m. on Thursday. .WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 4 PM EST […]
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Island Moving Company Invited to Perform at Green Street Studios in Boston
Island Moving Company, Newport, RI’s contemporary ballet company, will be part of a new series of performance showcases at Green Street Studios in Cambridge, MA. The first in a series of “*G*enre *S*pecific *S*hared Concerts,” the ballet showcase will be presented April 21 at 8pm; April 22 at 8pm and April 23 at 6pm at […]
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Newport Schedules ‘Limited Parking Ban’ Due to Friday Snowstorm
There will be a “Limited Parking Ban” in effect at 12:01 AM Friday, March 10, 2017, until 2:00 PM Friday, March 10, 2017, due to the forecasted snow storm. This Limited Parking Ban affects the following streets along the St. Patrick’s Day Parade route: Broadway, Washington Square and Thames Street. — You Might Also Like: Snow-Related […]
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GreenLove Foundation Installs Water Bottle Filling Station at Melville Elementary School
The Greenlove Foundation has announced that it has installed its 2nd water bottle filling station this year in the Melville Elementary School in Portsmouth, RI. The unveiling of the first water station by Greenlove in an elementary school took place in front of an enthusiastic group of students and teachers. The school’s intern vice […]
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Guest View: Newport Preservation Society Refuses to Negotiate a Compromise on Unpopular Breakers Proposal
The following was submitted by Friends of Newport Preservation, the views and opinions do not represent those of our staff, advertisers or sponsors. The Newport Preservation Society has refused to meet with The Friends of Newport Preservation to seek a compromise regarding the controversial proposal to build a party venue on the grounds of The […]
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Newport Adopts Single-Use Plastic Bag Ban
Newport has become the second community in Rhode Island to institute a ban on single-use plastic bags. On Wednesday night, Newport City Council voted 7-0 in favor of an ordinance that prohibits businesses from distributing the bags. “Prohibiting the use of single-use plastic carryout bags is necessary to protect the environment and the public health, […]
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The Wolfe Tones, Ireland’s Legendary Folk Group, Will Perform in Newport on March 9th
The Wolfe Tones, an iconic and legendary Irish rebel music band, will perform at Ancient Order of Hibernian’s (AOH) Hibernian Hall on Thursday, March 9th. The Wolfe Tones, who have entertained crowds from Ireland to Australia and everywhere in between, will take you on a journey of Irish history through song, dance and storytelling. The Wolfe […]