What happens when a local Christian Church decides to “show the love” to all of Newport County? The 2017 Year of Care is created. After the November election and then the Presidential inauguration, local Christian church Evangelical Friends Church (EFC)Newport launched this new community outreach program teaming with five local non-profit support agencies: the Aquidneck […]
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Craft Beer Corner: The Wharf Pub’s Staff Top Favorites
Our top favorite beer list is back! Here at the Wharf we like our staff to pick their favorite beer of the week and join in on the fun. Here is what we are into this week: Brooklyn Improved Old Fashion (pretty much half our staff favorite) – Improved old fashion is a strong ale aged […]
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Ocean Lawn, Former Firestone Estate, Sells for $11.65 Million
Ocean Lawn, one of Newport’s most notable estates, was sold on January 27, 2017, according to a press release distributed by Lila Delman Real Estate International. This marks the third sale by Melanie Delman, President, Lila Delman Real Estate International, of a major Newport oceanfront mansion in the past 18 months, according to Rhode Island […]
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New England Grass Fed Moves to Portsmouth; Cloverbud Ranch to Open in May
Good news for anyone who values access to delicious, local, humanely raised, 100% grass fed beef: Martin Beck, owner of New England Grass Fed, recently moved his herd of cross-bred Devon, Angus and Hereford yearling cattle from Matunuck to 100 acres of land on Aquidneck Island. He’s leasing the former Van Hof property on the […]
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RI Good Neighbor Energy Fund Encourages Requests for Assistance
The energy sponsors of the Rhode Island Good Neighbor Energy Fund and its administrator, United Way of Rhode Island, are encouraging those households in need of energy assistance this winter to visit their local Community Action Program (CAP) agency to determine if they qualify for the Fund. For those in need who are unsure of […]
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Obituary for Stephen Nippert
After Stephen Hartley “Red” Nippert, 66, died on Thursday, January 19, 2017 in Newport, RI, his many friends mourned his passing. He was a father, a lifelong fisherman, an avid reader, and was incredibly kind to anyone in need. He helped many people, yet always made it sound like they were doing him a favor! […]
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Obituary for Nicholas Giordano
Nicholas J. Giordano, 95, died Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at Newport Hospital of complications due to pneumonia. Born and raised in New York City, he moved to Newport, RI eight years ago. His life was ‘the American Dream.’ Growing up in the depression era, he put himself through school, served proudly in the United States […]
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Obituary for Gloria Gene Ivey
Gloria Gene Ivey, 70, of Lawrenceville Georgia passed away on January 24, 2017. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. January 28, 2017 at Gregory B. Levett and Sons funeral home located at 914 Scenic Highway, Lawrenceville, GA 30045 (770) 338-5558. Pastor Rodney Massey of Berean Bible Church will be officiating. Visitation will […]
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Newport Fire Department’s Honor Guard to Present Colors at Boston Bruins Game Tonight
Before the Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Boston Bruins tonight at 7 p.m. at TD Garden, Newport Fire Department’s Honor Guard will be on hand to present the colors during the National Anthem. Those representing Newport Fire Department’s Honor Guard tonight is Chris Mariotti, Mark Riding, Kyle McKenna, Michael Page, Chris Garafalo and Brad Cronin. The […]
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President Trump’s Pick for Navy Secretary Has Ties to Newport
President Donald Trump announced yesterday his intention to nominate Philip Bilden, a resident of Newport and member of the Board of Trustees at the Naval War College, as the 76th Secretary of the Navy. Bilden, a highly successful business leader, former Military Intelligence officer, and Naval War College cybersecurity leader will bring strategic leadership, investment […]
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Residents Voice Concerns Over John DePetro at Newport City Council Meeting
John DePetro took to the Newport airwaves for the first time on Wednesday at 1 p.m., about 24 hours after his announcement that Newport would be the new home for The John DePetro Show. Following the announcement on Tuesday, several residents and opponents quickly started to call for a boycott of the station and its advertisers […]
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Salve’s Administration of Justice Department to Cut Ribbon on New Digital Forensics Lab
Salve Regina’s broader cyber community of students, faculty, business leaders and state dignitaries will gather on Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 6:15 p.m. to officially celebrate the opening of its new digital forensics lab, part of the university’s Administration of Justice (ADJ) department. The event will be held in the new lab (Room 261 of O’Hare […]
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Obituary for Reginald P. Parker, Sr.
Reginald P. Parker, Sr., 85, of Middletown died Sunday, January 22, 2017 at home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of the late Rita Marion (Holmes) Parker Born on March 16, 1931 in Newport, RI, he was the son of the late John and the late Zoe (Munro) Parker. Mr. Parker served in […]
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John DePetro Returns To Radio, Will Host Daily Weekday Show in Newport
Following his departure from the 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. time slot on News Talk 630 WPRO earlier this year, many have been wondering where John DePetro would land on the local and national dial. John DePetro announced this morning that he will be taking The John DePetro show to AM 1540 WADK in Newport, the […]
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Dockwa to Acquire Marinas.com
Dockwa, Inc., the Newport, Rhode Island headquartered slip and mooring reservation platform which boaters use to connect to marinas online and by app, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Marinas.com, the world’s most extensive online marine directory of more than 75,000 marine locations, including 15,000 marinas, yacht clubs, and […]
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Obituary for Ronald Dario Bacchiocchi
Ronald Dario Bacchiocchi (Sailor Ron) of Belmont Dr., Portsmouth, RI passed away suddenly on Friday, January 20, 2017. Born in Providence, son of the late Dario Anthony Bacchiocchi (BA Dario) and Sylvia Bouchard Bacchiocchi, has lived on Aquidneck Island for many years. Ron had many passions throughout his colorful life including riding horses, yachting, deep […]
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Obituary for Howard S. Hench Jr.
Howard S. Hench, Jr., 92, of Middletown, RI and Naples, FL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 22, 2017 with his family at his side. He was the husband of the late Patricia L. (McFalls) Hench and the father of the late Howard S. Hench III (Chip). Born in Altoona, PA on November 8, 1924, […]
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Obituary for Joan Fields Handy
Joan Fields Handy, 91, of Portsmouth, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2017 at Silver Creek Nursing Home in Bristol, R.I. She was the wife of the late Frank E. Handy for 71 years. Born on March 9, 1925 in Bluefield, VA, she was the daughter of the late Jack C. Fields and Clara Belle […]
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Support Newport’s History, and its Future, at an Event to Celebrate the Breakers on January 26th
“Celebrate Newport’s Deep Connection with The Breakers”, hosted by the newly-formed Friends of Newport Preservation, will be held at LaForge Casino Restaurant onThursday, January 26th. The event will the first in a series to create public awareness and build community spirit to preserve the historic integrity of The Breakers. The evening event will feature Vanderbilt […]
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Obituary for Michael Angelo Ribera
Michael Angelo Ribera “Mike” died at the Central Florida Regional Hospital in Sanford, Florida on Wednesday, January 18th, 2017 less than one week prior to his 66th birthday. Mike is survived by his wife of 20 years, Patty Ruscoe. Mike was born on January 24, 1951 at Newport Hospital to the late Michael S. Ribera […]
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Norman Bird Sanctuary Will Install Water Filling Station, Donated by Greenlove Foundation
On Wednesday, January 25th at 3:30 pm Norman Bird Sanctuary will unveil its new water fountain and bottle filling station donated by the Greenlove Foundation in honor of Luc Bandoni. Greenlove Foundation honors the memory of Kendra L. Bowers, a Newport resident and environmentalist who was fatally injured in a 2014 skiing accident at the […]
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2017 Class Announced for International Tennis Hall Of Fame
Former world No. 1’s Kim Clijsters and Andy Roddick have been elected to receive the highest honor in tennis – induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Joining them in the Hall of Fame Class of 2017 will be Monique Kalkman-van den Bosch, a 4-time Paralympic medalist in wheelchair tennis, being honored for her […]
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Obituary For Dennis Arthur Shea
Dennis “Denny” Arthur Shea, age 75, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at the Newport Hospital. A native Newporter, he was the son of the late Dennis J. Shea and Elizabeth “Mae” (Morris) Shea. He is survived by his wife, Arlene (Park) Shea, two daughters Karen and husband Randy Pribbernow and Christine and husband […]
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Rhode Island Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Appeal on Breakers Welcome Center
The Preservation Society of Newport County today issued this statement in response to the Rhode Island Supreme Court’s refusal to hear an appeal of the Newport Zoning Board’s approval of a Special Use Permit for a welcome center at The Breakers: The Preservation Society of Newport County welcomes today’s decision by the Rhode Island Supreme Court […]
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The Good, The Bad and The Logistics of Plastic Bag Bans
Plastic bags kill wildlife, clog waterways and pack landfills. Discarded bags can spread malaria if they collect rainwater, offering mosquitos a casual breeding ground. In recent years, local and national governments have begun phasing out or banning lightweight plastic shopping bags. On the island, the conversation about banning plastic bags picked up steam last year and was led by Clean Ocean Access. Last […]