The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will hold public hearings on proposed service reductions and a fare increase in all five Rhode Island counties starting on July 28 and continuing through August 6, 2025. The Authority announced that the reductions in service and the fare increase are part of the cost controls it is […]
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A New Chapter for a Providence Landmark: The Patio on Broadway team to acquire Trinity Brewhouse
Trinity Brewhouse, Rhode Island’s original brewpub, will change hands this summer as the team behind The Patio on Broadway, along with their family partners, prepares to acquire the iconic downtown establishment. The acquisition marks a significant milestone for Trinity Brewhouse founder and owner Josh Miller, who is celebrating five decades in Providence’s hospitality industry. Miller […]
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Assault weapons ban signed into law
Legislation approved by the General Assembly to ban certain military-style weapons in Rhode Island has been signed into law. “This bill is the result of many, many years of advocacy, work and collaboration. Polls show that almost two-thirds of Rhode Islanders support banning assault-style weapons in our state. We all know the impact they’ve had […]
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Morning Notes: Portsmouth Library to host informal q&a for new PHS families
Good morning, Newport! Today is Thursday, June 26, the 177th day of 2025. There are 188 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know The Portsmouth Free Public Library will welcome families new to Portsmouth High School at an informal question-and-answer session on Monday, July 7, at 6 p.m. The event, designed for […]
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Newport Folk Festival announces All-Star Softball Game Fundraiser
Newport Folk Festival is spicing things up for 2025 with a new all-star softball game featuring festival artists. Set for July 24 at Cardines Field, the game will run from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. This isn’t just about fun and games – the softball match aims to raise funds for Newport Festivals Foundation’s local […]
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World Café event fosters connection and community engagement in Newport
On Wednesday, June 18, an intergenerational group of 25 people gathered at Salve Regina University to engage in meaningful conversations at a World Café hosted by RENEWport and The David and Carolyn Brodsky Chair in U.S. Constitutional Culture and Democracy. Gene Thompson-Grove, facilitator and transformational learning coach, moderated the event. Participants focused on a series of […]
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Community unites for ‘Portsmouth Strong’ fundraiser to support victims of tragedy at Portuguese American Citizens Club
The Four Hearts Foundation is proud to announce “Portsmouth Strong”, a community fundraiser event taking place on Tuesday, July 22 at 5:30 PM at Green Valley Country Club. They have graciously provided the venue and food for a community sphaghetti dinner. This heartfelt evening will raise critical funds to support the victims of the recent tragedy at the Portsmouth Portuguese […]
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Checking in on New England fisheries 25 Years after ‘The Perfect Storm’ movie
Stephanie Otts, University of Mississippi Twenty-five years ago, “The Perfect Storm” roared into movie theaters. The disaster flick, starring George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg, was a riveting, fictionalized account of commercial swordfishing in New England and a crew who went down in a violent storm. The anniversary of the film’s release, on June 30, 2000, […]
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Morning Notes: MLK Community Center launches program that offers free showers
Good morning, Newport! Today is Wednesday, June 25, the 176th day of 2025. There are 189 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know The MLK Community Center is addressing a basic need many Newport residents take for granted with the launch of its new free showers program, offering shower facilities to community […]
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New affordable housing complex opens in Jamestown’s downtown
A new affordable housing complex opened its doors in downtown Jamestown today, marking the completion of an innovative pilot project designed to serve individuals and families with low to moderate incomes, including those with disabilities. The 2 Hammett Court development, a partnership between nonprofits Looking Upwards and SWAP, features 12 affordable and accessible apartments created […]
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Rhode Island General Assembly passes $14.34 billion budget despite federal uncertainties
The Rhode Island General Assembly approved a $14.34 billion budget for fiscal year 2026 on Friday (June 20), addressing significant financial challenges while prioritizing healthcare, housing, and municipal support despite looming federal uncertainties. The Senate passed the budget bill (2025-H 5076Aaa) with a decisive 32-4 vote, following the House’s approval of 66-9 on Tuesday (June […]
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Lawsuit challenges billions of dollars in Trump administration funding cuts
By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Attorneys general from more than 20 states and Washington, D.C. filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday challenging billions of dollars in funding cuts made by the Trump administration that would fund everything from crime prevention to food security to scientific research. The lawsuit filed in Boston is asking a […]
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Community rallies around teen injured in Portsmouth stairwell collapse
The Aquidneck Island community is coming together to support a local teenager whose life was forever changed by a tragic accident that shocked the state earlier this month. Aaron Delgado, who suffered critical injuries in the Portsmouth stairwell collapse during a graduation party on June 15, remains in the ICU facing a long road to […]
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Portsmouth Police arrest repeat DUI offender with BAC over three times legal limit
A 64-year-old Portsmouth man with a history of fatal drunk driving was arrested Monday after crashing his vehicle while driving with a blood alcohol content more than three times the legal limit, according to Portsmouth Police. Stephen M. Reise of Donna Drive was taken into custody following a motor vehicle accident on June 23, marking […]
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Winners announced for 29th Annual Newport Flower Show at Rosecliff
The Preservation Society of Newport County has announced the winners of the 29th annual Newport Flower Show, which took place this past weekend at Rosecliff mansion. The prestigious event, which benefits The Preservation Society of Newport County, recognized excellence across four main divisions: Botanical Arts, Floral Design, Horticulture Design, and Photography. Top Honors In the […]
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Newport’s Gilded Age elegance featured in Saks Fifth Avenue’s luxury window displays
The opulent mansions and picturesque waterfronts that have made Newport a destination for sophisticated travelers are now gracing the windows of luxury retailer Saks Fifth Avenue’s most prestigious locations. Rhode Island Commerce announced Tuesday (June 24) that a new collaboration with Saks will showcase Newport’s Gilded Age elegance and coastal beauty through elaborate window displays […]
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Rhode Island Foundation offering grants to nonprofits that serve LGBTQ+ residents
Nonprofits that serve the state’s LGBTQ+ communities have until August 15 to apply for grants of up to $10,000 through the Equity Action Fund at the Rhode Island Foundation. “In times as challenging as these have become, supporting organizations that serve the state’s LGBTQ+ communities is vital,” said David N. Cicilline, the Foundation’s president and CEO. “We are […]
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Former Newport mayor fined for campaign finance violations
by Nancy Lavin, Rhode Island CurrentJune 24, 2025 Three-time former Newport mayor and current city council member Jeanne-Marie Napolitano faces a $1,000 fine for violating state campaign finance laws over the last year. The Rhode Island Board of Elections voted to approve a consent agreement with Napolitano at its June 17 meeting, following results of […]
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Morning Notes: JPT offers blockbuster films and cold drinks this summer
Good morning, Newport! Today is Tuesday, June 24, the 175th day of 2025. There are 190 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know The JPT is providing an escape from rising summer temperatures with cool evenings indoors. Catch major blockbuster films, Total Recall, Body Heat, and National Lampoon’s Vacation, accompanied by refreshing local beer, wine, and […]
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Vice Admiral Walter “Ted” Carter to receive Naval War College Foundation’s highest honor
The Naval War College Foundation (NWCF) announced on June 23 that Vice Admiral Walter “Ted” Carter Jr. USN (Ret.), will receive the 2025 Sentinel of the Sea Award at a gala held in his honor on Thursday, November 6, at the New York Yacht Club in New York City. VADM Carter served 38 years in […]
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Weather Alert: Unhealthy ozone levels expected statewide on Tuesday
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) forecasts that air quality will reach UNHEALTHY levels due to elevated ground-level ozone on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, during the afternoon and continuing into the late evening. Fine particles from wildfire smoke and local sources are expected to reach moderate levels statewide. Key Details: The highest ozone levels […]
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What’s Up in Newport County this week and weekend: June 23 – 29
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport County, Rhode Island, this weekend, Monday, June 23 through Sunday, June 29. Are you organizing an event? Submit events to our community calendar. Monday, June 23 Things To Do 10 am: Free self-guided tours at Eisenhower House 3 pm: Jamestown Farmers Market at Jamestown Recreation Center 3:15 pm & […]
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Six Newport County organizations awarded $139,500 in state capital grants
Six Newport County organizations are among 43 recipients sharing $1 million in capital grants awarded by the Rhode Island Health and Educational Building Corporation (RIHEBC) to support essential infrastructure improvements and equipment purchases. Child and Family Services of Newport County, Lucy’s Hearth, the Town of Middletown, Middletown Public Library, Portsmouth School Department, and Jamestown Public […]
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See the most extreme temperatures in Rhode Island history
On July 9, 2021, California’s Death Valley reached 130 degrees Fahrenheit, according to an automated measuring system there, representing one of the highest temperatures ever recorded on the planet. The world record, also recorded at Death Valley, was 134 degrees in July 1913. More than 210 degrees Fahrenheit separates the highest and the lowest temperatures […]
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Morning Notes: Newport residents may soon be able to apply for and manage parking permits online
Good morning, Newport! Today is Monday, June 23, the 174th day of 2025. There are 191 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know Newport City Council will consider awarding a contract for a digital parking permit program and a mobile license plate recognition (LPR) enforcement system at its meeting on Wednesday (June […]