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ornelius E. “Connie” Baillargeron, 67, of Newport died Sunday, April 30, 2017 at home in Newport surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Baillargeron was born June 22, 1949 in Haver, MT. She is the daughter of the late Edward and the late Betsy (Rose) Niemi. She was married to James Randolph Baillargeron for 49 years. […]

Fay M. Kerins, 90, of Wolcott Avenue, Middletown Rhode Island was called to the loving arms of Jesus on Friday, May 5, 2017.  She was the loving mother of five boys and wife of 42 years to Gerald R. Kerins, who passed away in 1992.  She died from complications of a stroke.  Born in Newport […]

PROVIDENCE, RI, May 5, 2017 – With the Monday, May 1st end to the moratorium on energy shut-offs for all customers not on protected status, the Rhode Island Good Neighbor Energy Fund’s sponsoring energy companies and its administrator, United Way of Rhode Island, continue to encourage those in need of energy assistance to visit a […]

Newport Harbor will welcome 80 cruise ships throughout this spring, summer, and fall, according to Discover Newport’s 2017 Cruise Ship Schedule. 41 larger ships will anchor in the harbor and tender passengers to Perrotti Park while 39 smaller vessels will dock at the South Alofsin Pier at Fort Adams State Park. 62 cruise ships were […]

The EFC Newport 2017 Year of Care program has completed two months of active “friend raising” and volunteering for the Newport County Young Life organization.  Over the course of the past eight weeks volunteers completed a variety of service acts for this multicultural ministry that focuses on at-risk/pregnant high school-aged girls. From the several “Bibs […]

The Fort Adams Trust announced on May 4th that over the weekend of April 29th – 30th, 300+ visitors took advantage of the Free Tours of the Eisenhower House at Fort Adams State Park in Newport, RI.  The Free Tours’ event is part of a three-week promotion that the Fort Adams Trust is doing to […]

The 200-foot Tall Ship Oliver Hazard Perry, Rhode Island’s Official Sailing Education Vessel, departed Monday, May 1 for its first of two back-to-back programs held in partnership with the Naval Academy Prep School (NAPS). Aboard were 28 midshipman candidates enrolled in a ten-month course of instruction at NAPS that began in July 2016. The candidates […]

Lila Delman Real Estate International has just listed “Ker Arvor,” an exceptional and historic U-shaped Louis XV Revival House modeled after La Lanterne, Versailles. “Ker Arvor” is a significant Newport estate that has been restored by the present owner to its present pristine condition. The landscaped grounds of over 9 acres provide privacy with award-winning […]

Marie A. Horkey, 64, of Middletown died Monday, May 1, 2017 at Miriam Hospital of Providence, RI. Marie was born January 14, 1953 in Somerville, MA, the daughter of the late Agrippino and Angelina (Danieli) Barrese. She was the wife of David Horkey of Middletown. Marie enjoyed crochet and knitting. She always lived life to […]

At a time when it’s most needed in the U.S., the state of Rhode Island and the RI Resource Recovery Corporation are partnering with nonprofit organization Recycle Across America to tackle the chronic issues that are causing recycling in the U.S. to collapse, head on with the most progressive solution and campaign in recycling history. […]

Friends of Newport Preservation announced via a press release on Thursday that they have supporters from coast to coast that are joining them in saying, “Don’t Break The Breakers!” As of this week, the group says their digital petition has earned signatures from all 50 U.S. states. The petition, titled, “Protect & Preserve Newport: Stop […]

The Rose Island Foundation Annual Meeting was a success with a turnout of over 65 attendees on Wednesday evening, including Foundation members, historical enthusiasts, volunteers and Newport residents. The commencement speech was beautifully addressed by the Foundation’s President, Lisa Morrison, who’s dedication and commitment to Rose Island is exemplary and appreciated. Guests of the meeting […]

The Preservation Society of Newport County has established a beech tree nursery on the grounds of Green Animals Topiary Garden in Portsmouth, making an investment to ensure the future of the iconic landscapes of the Newport Mansions. Magnificent beech trees imported from Europe in the late 19th century dominate the grounds of many of Newport’s […]

Betty Jean (Westgate) Foss, 80, passed away on April 24, 2017 in Middletown, Rhode Island. She was born on October 22, 1936 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to the late Raymond Westgate and Evelyn (Call) Westgate. Betty was an active member and Sunday school teacher at Middletown Baptist Church for over 40 years. She was also […]