Richard G. Silvia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 surrounded by family after a brief fight with cancer. Now he is reunited with the love of his live, Audrey (Hull) Silvia to whom he was married for 59 years. A native “Islander” he was the son of Joseph and Mary (Corey) Silvia. He […]
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State Arts Council Awards $13,375 in Grants to Newport County Arts Projects
Rhode Island schools, organizations, community centers and artists were awarded $164,890 in the December 2016 round of grants from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, More than $13,000 of that total was awarded to Newport County Arts Projects. These grants will go to support arts in education, community-based projects by organizations and individual […]
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Obituary for Christine Elizabeth Perry
Christine Elizabeth Perry, a resident of Providence, RI, and formerly of Newport, RI was called home, Sunday, January 1, 2017, at the age of seventy. She was born on July 29, 1946 in the town of South Kingstown, RI. Christine Perry was raised by her (late) grandfather William Clarke and grandmother Agnes Catherine Perry. She […]
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Newport Public Schools Conducts Parent Survey Regarding February Vacation and School Start Times
The Newport Public Schools have contracted with the communications management firm Martin & Associates to collect feedback on current and proposed changes to the school calendar. Of particular interest in this survey are questions around the start of the school year and feedback on the value of the February break. The Newport Public Schools leadership […]
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Obituary for John E. Nasser
John E. Nasser Jr., 88, of Portsmouth died Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at Heatherwood Nursing and Subacute Center in Newport, RI. He was the husband of the late Catherine Eillen (Riegel) Nasser. Born on April 28, 1928 in Newport, RI, he was the son of the late John E. and Sarah (Crowell) Nasser. John worked […]
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Save Tiverton Seeks Peer Review of Twin River’s Enviornmental Application
Save Tiverton, a group of local residents and property ownersconcerned about the land use impacts of the proposed Twin River casino, sent a letter to the casino operator on December 8, 2016 seeking a peer review of their environmental applicationto the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM).The letter, from Karen Augeri Benson, a local […]
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Newport Public Schools Launches New Mobile App
The latest news and information from schools in the Newport Public School district are now available on smartphones and mobile devices with a new mobile app launched during Tuesday night’s school committee meeting. Newport Public Schools is partnering with Blackboard, an educational technology company, to expand its communications outreach with a mobile app that is […]
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Obituary for Alison M. Shakarian, Ph.D.
Alison M. Shakarian, PhD, 51, of Tiverton, professor of Biology and Biomedical Sciences, Salve Regina University, died at home Tuesday, January 10, 2017. A 13th generation Portsmouth native and granddaughter of Armenian Genocide survivors, Dr. Shakarian graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1983, received a B.S. in Biology, Magna Cum Laude, from Salve Regina University, […]
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Flex Tickets for Newport Jazz Festival Sold Out, Early Bird 3-Day and 2-Day Passes Now Available
Flex tickets for the Newport Jazz Festival® presented by Natixis Global Asset Management are sold out, but Early Bird 3-Day and 2-Day Passes are now available. Produced by Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc., the 2017 Festival is set for August 4 – 6. The Early Bird 3-Day Pass, the best deal at $155.00, is good […]
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Jamestown Police Partners with Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Victim Advocate
The Jamestown Police Department has announced a new partnership with Day One of Rhoe Island. Day One is an agency in Rhode Island that provides support and advocacy for the victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. Recently the Jamestown Police Department has partnered with Day One in order to establish a law enforcement advocacy […]
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Newport Mansions Surpass One Million Tours in 2016
At a press conference at the Breakers this morning, The Preservation Society of Newport County and state tourism officials announced that the Newport Mansions surpassed more than one million tours in 2016, making it the first museum in New England outside of Boston to reach that milestone. Speakers at the press conference included CEO & […]
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Pieter Roos to Step Down as Executive Director of Newport Restoration Foundation
After nearly two decades of transformative leadership, Newport Restoration Foundation executive director Pieter Roos has informed the board of directors he will be stepping down at the end of February, NRF Board Chair Roger Mandle announced today. “During his tenure, Pieter’s leadership transformed the NRF from a sleepy preservation entity with few staff whose main […]
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Cluny School to Commemorate 2017 National Catholic Schools Week with Open Houses, Special Events
Cluny School will hold an Open House for the public on Sunday, January 29th from 11am- 1pm and on Wednesday, February 1st from 10am- 12 noon. In addition to the open houses, Cluny School will commemorate National Catholic Schools Week, from January 29th to February 3rd, with breakfast events for students and parents, a celebration of mass, […]
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2017 Will Be Historic Year for Tall Ship Oliver Hazard Perry
After a successful first season of programs in New England, the brand new 200-foot Tall Ship, Sailing School Vessel (SSV) Oliver Hazard Perry, plans to set sail for the open ocean this January, heading first to Bermuda, then to Florida where she will be based through March. The ship will offer opportunities for explorers of […]
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Obituary for William Heinrich Eibel
William Heinrich Eibel, 67, of Jamestown died Sunday, January 8, 2017, at Newport Hospital. He will be laid to rest at the Veterans Cemetery. He was the husband of Jean Marie (Larosee) Eibel Born on September 13, 1949, in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late Julius and Lillian (Charette) Eibel. Mr. Eibel […]
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Updated: State Supreme Court ruling brings Breakers’ Welcome Center closer to reality
The Rhode Island Supreme Court today rejected an appeal by a neighborhood association, bringing closer the Newport Preservation Society’s plans to build a $5.2 million visitor center at the Breakers, a 70 – room mansion that has been called the “crown jewel” of Newport’s summer cottages. In a 15-page decision the Supreme Court saw no […]
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Obituary for Gillian Conyers Hall
Gillian Conyers (Lowe) Hall entered eternal peace on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at home in Middletown, Rhode Island surrounded by her family. Gillian was born on March 13, 1926, the daughter of Charles and Marjorie Lowe in Stamford, Lincolnshire, England and sister of the late John and Robert Lowe. She was married to the late […]
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Salve Regina University Will Broadcast New Weekly Episodes of “Story In The Public Square”
The Pell Center at Salve Regina University will broadcast new weekly episodes of “Story in the Public Square” on Rhode Island PBS and nationally on satellite radio provider SiriusXM P.O.T.U.S. channel 124, according to a news release from Salve Regina University. The new series will begin the weekend of January 14, 2017. Hosted by Pell Center Executive Director Jim Ludes and G. […]
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Obituary for Laura M. Wagoner
WAGONER, Laura M., 52, passed with peace and grace on January 8, 2017 after a long battle with diabetes and kidney disease, leaving her loving husband of 29 years, Gary Wagoner. In addition to her husband, she survived by her step-son, Phillip, of Bristol, son, Erik, of Barrington, and daughter, Elisha, also of Barrington. She […]
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Starting Today: Bus Stops at Newport Gateway Center Will Be Temporarily Relocated
This story was originally published on December 29th, 2016. With construction work slated to begin early in January on the Newport Transportation and Visitors Center (Newport Gateway Center), the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced in late-December that bus stops will be temporarily relocated to America’s Cup Avenue. Passengers will be picked up and dropped […]
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Newport Business News: January 9, 2017
Keeping up with what’s happening and new with Newport businesses can be tough, we decided to do something about it in order to help you (and us) keep track of all that’s happening in the City-By-The-Sea. This is ‘Newport Business News’, a weekly column where we keep you in the know of what’s happening with […]
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Newport Police Tow 11 Vehicles During Weekend Parking Ban
The Newport Police Department was forced to tow 11 vehicles during the 20-hour parking ban this weekend, according to ABC 6. A Parking Ban went into effect in Newport at 12 p.m. on Saturday and remained in effect until 8 a.m. on Sunday morning, during that time dozens of plows worked to remove 12 – […]
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Obituary for Barbara M. Day
Barbara M. Day, age 83, of Portsmouth died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, January 6, 2017. Barbara was born December 4, 1933, in Boston, MA, the daughter of the late Arthur and the late Gertrude (Callahan) Leary. She was married to the late Gerald D. Day for thirty-two years who predeceased her […]
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Community Photo Gallery Of The Week: Snow (Jan. 7 – 14)
Snow. That’s this week’s photo feature theme. Show us your best snow storm photos by tagging them with #whatsupnewp and you could be featured here in our feed, our email newsletter and on our site. Show us your best snow storm photos by tagging them with #whatsupnewp and you could be featured on our site, […]
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Obituary for William R. Harvey
William R. Harvey, 70, of Middletown, died Thursday, January 5, 2017, at Miriam Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island. His family was at his bedside when he passed. He was the husband of Betty Lou Oakley Harvey. Born on January 28, 1946 in Newport, Rhode Island, he was the son of the late William Ward and […]