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The parent company of WJAR TV (Channel 10) in Providence, Sinclair Broadcasting Group, reportedly made a deal with Donald Trump’s presidential campaign that resulted in greater access to the candidate in exchange to broadcast the interviews without commentary. This is not unusual for the broadcasting group, which is described as conservative and which was apparently […]

Most Rhode Island residents are waking up to balmy temperatures this morning, but the National Weather Service warns that temperatures will drop and roads may become dangerous. Temperatures will drop quickly below freezing behind a cold front forecast to sweep Southern New England later today into tonight. Such a quick drop in temperatures will cause […]

A few inches of snow overnight has resulted in a few communities across Rhode Island issuing parking bans, and a few schools and churches to adjust their schedules. In Newport, roads will be slippery this morning with rain and ice are in the forecast. Here is a list of the most recent closings, delays and […]

In the season of giving, Newport Polo invites nonprofit organizations to participate as beneficiaries in the 2nd annual All Charity Day polo match, onSunday, July 16, 2017 at 5pm at the Newport International Polo Grounds, Glen Farm, 250 Linden Lane, Portsmouth, RI. The event is a family and pet-friendly, daytime fundraising opportunity for 501-c-3 organizations, with […]

The East Island Reserve, located at 985 East Main Road, is introducing Newport County travelers to a new way to stay! Nearing completion of phase one of construction, the 36 unit boutique style lodging facility is now accepting reservations for 2017.  The property will be managed by Vacation Newport, a division of Newport-based Landings Real […]

Localized heavy snow squalls are possible in our area through late this evening and may result in brief whiteout conditions and hazardous travel, according to the National Weather Service. Scattered snow showers are expected into this evening along and ahead of an arctic cold front. In addition, a few localized heavy snow squalls may result […]

Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin has announced that a Newport County Superior Court jury found James Dalton (age 61), of Fall River, MA, guilty yesterday of one count of second degree sexual assault.  The jury returned the verdict in less than an hour after a one and one half day trial presided over by Superior […]

The nation’s first offshore wind project, located in Rhode Island in waters off Block Island, began generating electricity yesterday, officially launching a clean energy technology that has the potential to power millions of U.S. homes and businesses while further bolstering America’s domestic wind energy industry.   “Today’s launch of America’s first offshore wind project epitomizes […]

Ask area residents what they hope happens to the Newport Grand property, and they’ll likely tell you it should be retained as some sort of recreation, tourist or entertainment center. It’s a question that will need to be answered, as Newport Grand’s owners, Twin River Management Group, prepares to move the slots parlor to Tiverton, […]

As most of you know, panhandling has become an issue for some in elective office in Newport. Now, it’s becoming an issue statewide as two legislators are preparing to introduce legislation that could essentially eliminate panhandling. As in Newport, the two legislators believe it’s a safety issue. [os-widget path=”/ryanbelmore/panhandling-poll” of=”ryanbelmore” comments=”false”]

Christmas In Newport has begun, Bowen’s Wharf hosted their 46th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting, Santa has begun visiting the neighborhoods of Newport, and the Newport Skating Center has re-opened and hosted their annual Christmas Tree Lighting; it’s certainly beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Newport! Here are some of our favorite Instagram photos […]

The St. George’s School Board of Trustees earlier today (December 9th) the appointment of Alexandra “Alixe” Callen as their 12th head of school. Callen will become the first female to lead St. George’s when she begins her tenure on July 1, 2017. Callen, the head of the upper school at Lakeside School in Seattle, Wash., […]

For years, beer tastings have been going on but the craft beer industry didn’t really start picking up until about 2 years ago. Craft beer used to have such little impact on bars. Sure you would find your seasonal Sam Adams, Narragansett and Harpoon. The market for craft beer has sky rocketed to say the […]

A coalition that includes the Rhode Island State Council of Churches will once again try to convince legislators to approve a series of justice reforms aimed at reducing the prison population. Rev. Dr. Don Anderson, executive minister of the Council of Churches, said in an interview this week that the group expects to have introduced […]

The Newport Historical Society announced on Monday that it has received a $1 million grant  –  the largest single grant the NHS has ever received  – from the Alletta Morris McBean Charitable Trust. The grant, which will support a campaign to increase endowment and support essential staffing, is also a challenge. NHS now must raise $1 […]

The USS Sequoia, a meticulously restored, 104-foot, 1925 Trumpy-designed yacht that has served more than nine Presidents, could soon be coming to Newport for restoration. In a story on Monday, the Daily Mail wrote about the current condition of the boat and its decline in – The sad decline of the ‘floating White House’: How RACCOONS […]