Thurston L. Gray, Sr., 80, of Mail Coach Road, Portsmouth, RI, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2017 at Newport Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the loving husband of 57 years to Mary (Lovejoy) Gray. Born in Blue Hill, ME on January 16, 1937, he was the son of the late […]
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Craft Beer Corner: Born in Pawtucket & Providence
One of the things we strive to do here at The Wharf Pub is to carry as many local beers as possible. It seems every time we turn around there is a new brewery opening in New England. If you’ve been in Providence and Pawtucket lately you can clearly see that the food and beer […]
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Newport Skating Center Kicks-Off February Food Drive in Support of Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center
Throughout the Newport Skating Center’s 2016-2017 season, Bank Rhode Island’s (BankRI) support as its Community Partnership Sponsor has helped nearly 600 people—the majority of who are children—take to the ice through community skating programs. On Friday, February 3, the partnership kicked-off its latest community-focused effort, a February food drive to support the Martin Luther King, […]
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Obituary for Agnes Sullivan
Agnes M. Sullivan, 99, a lifelong Newporter passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2017. Born in Newport on May 9, 1917. She was the daughter of the late John J and Catherine (Gillies) Sullivan. Preceded in death by her sister Marion E Sullivan and her brothers, John F. “Peanuts” Sullivan Jr. and Cornelius J Sullivan. […]
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Obituary for Francis Xavier Girr Jr.
Francis Xavier Girr, Jr. died on January 26, 2017 at the age of 86 after a long and full life. A third-generation Newporter, Frank was born on October 2, 1930 to Francis Girr and Kathryn Curry. He grew up in Middletown, RI across the street from Vernon Playground, where he spent his childhood playing baseball. […]
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Obituary For James O’Connell
James E. O’Connell, 83, of Portsmouth, RI, died unexpectedly on Monday, Jan. 30, 2017 with his wife by his side. He was the husband of Judith O’Connell. Father of Tracey Marino of Stratford, CT and grandfather of his beloved grandson, J.J. Marino. Jim was born in New York City on December 31, 1933. He was […]
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Last Chance of the Season – or Ever- to Enjoy Newport Skating Center As We Know It
It’s the last month of the season to enjoy ice skating at the Newport Skating Center, and may be your last chance ever to skate the rink at its current location on the Newport Yachting Center property. The property owner, The Peregrine Group, unrolled plans for developing the property last fall and is scheduled to […]
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Former St Joseph’s Rectory on Washington Square sells for $1,062,500
The strong market for quality commercial and mixed use properties in downtown Newport continues to be strong as evidenced by the recent sale by Lila Delman Real Estate International of the iconic former St Joseph’s Rectory on Washington Square for $1,062,500. The mixed use property at 39 Touro Street has 8,386 square feet of gross […]
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10 Most-Popular What’sUpNewp Stories in January
Newport, RI – Here are the most-read and most-popular stories that appeared on www.whatsupnewp.com in January, 2017. 10. 35+ Restaurants Will Take Some Time Off This Winter (Updated) 9. Gurney’s Comes to Goat Island 8. Stoneacre Pantry Confirms Future Plans for New Space in Washington Square and Former Space on Thames Street 7. Obituary for Alison M. […]
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Obituary for John Souza
John Roland Souza, 89 passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at Miriam Hospital, Providence RI after a brief illness. He is survived by his loving wife Evelyn (Almeida) Souza. They were married 65 ½ years. He is preceded by siblings Mary Augustine, Manuel Souza, Angie Venancio, Emily Myshrall, Madeline Silvia, Jesse Souza, Florence Medeiros, […]
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Trinity Church Launches ‘Trinity Serves’, a Community Capital Campaign
Trinity Church, founded in 1698, announced today in a press release that they will announce the public launch of a capital campaign at an event at the church on February 15, 2017 at 4:00pm. Trinity Serves supports a bold suite of projects to restore and renew the centrally-located Trinity campus to better serve the people of Newport […]
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Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Newport County
With a forecast of 2 – 4″ of snow expected in our area, the National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Newport County. The Winter Weather Advisory, which is also in effect for Washington County and Southeastern Massachusetts, will remain in effect from 12 p.m. on Tuesday until 4 a.m. on Wednesday. A Winter Weather […]
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Newport Health Equity Zone Announces Community Project Mini-Grant Request For Proposal
Do you have an idea for a project that would improve the health of your community? The Newport Health Equity Zone (NHEZ) is inviting Newport residents to submit a project proposal that will improve the quality of life for Newport residents living in the HEZ, which include the North End and Broadway neighborhoods, through either […]
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Point Association has Successful 3rd Annual Fundraising Campaign for MLK Center
The Point Association of Newport capped off its active 2016 year of programs with their third annual fundraising effort to benefit the Martin Luther King Community Center in Newport. The neighborhood association collected over $9,200 in donations from its members and supporters to help the Martin Luther King Community Center (MLK Center). Since initiating the […]
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Obituary for Jeremiah “Jay” Q Nippert
Jeremiah “Jay” Q Nippert, 40, of Newport passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2017 with his family by his side. He was the husband of Regina M. LaChance. Born on May 13, 1976 in Newport, RI, he was the son of Linda B. DeLisle of Iowa and the late Stephen H. Nippert. Jay worked as a […]
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Aquidneck Island Road Construction Report: Jan. 28 – Feb. 4
Here is what’s happening for road work, closures and detours in and around Newport, RI this week. Roadwork scheduled by Rhode Island Department Of Transportation: 1/28-2/3 Newport: In order to accommodate construction work at the Newport Transportation and Visitors Center, motorists will experience a right lane closure on America’s Cup Ave., from Gladys Carr Bolhouse Rd. […]
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Newport’s Giovanni Feroce Will Speak at February Meeting of Executives Association of Rhode Island
Giovanni Feroce, who owns the Wyndham Estate in Newport, will address the Executives Association of Rhode Island at its February 21st meeting at noon at the Radisson Hotel in Warwick. Feroce will speak to the group, who are composed of owners and decision makers of their businesses. In accepting the invitation to speak, Feroce said, “The […]
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Local Church Examines & Challenges National Unrest
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 […]