Discover the best events, activities and things to do during this weekend in and around Newport, RI. All Week Newport Charter Yacht Show Monday, June 20 All Day – 17 Local Attractions Will Offer Free Admission on June 18, 19 and 20 for Newport County Residents and Hospitality Employees 5:22pm – Rose Island Summer Solstice Celebration 6:35pm – […]
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Look Who’s Talking About Newport: June 20, 2016
This is a daily look at where and why Newport is being mentioned locally and around the globe over the last 24 hours or so, for the latest news from What’sUpNewp, check out All The News. This story will be updated throughout the day to include new mentions and news. Providence Journal – R.I. sheriff shortage scrambles Superior […]
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50+ Local Businesses That Are Hiring in Newport Right Now | June 20
Looking for a job in Newport, RI? Here’s our weekly roundup of job opportunities that are currently available in and around Newport, RI. All jobs posted within the last 7 days; JF3 Salon – JF3 Salon and Spa in Newport is Expanding and Now HiringRhode Island Red Food Tours is Hiring!22 Bowen’s – Dining Room Supervisor – 22 Bowen’s, Restaurant […]
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Harry Winthrop Will Run Again For City Council
Former Newport Mayor Harry Winthrop has announced he will be running for a position on Newport City Council. In a statement just a few minutes ago on Facebook, Winthrop announced his intent to run again; Former Newport Mayor Harry Winthrop announced his candidacy today for the Newport City Council At-Large.“Newport needs leaders who have the […]
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Read and Honey lead Comanche to Bermuda record
Skipper Ken Read said that there were four main factors that led to Comanche’s record run to Bermuda which ended early today with the 100ft racer chopping almost 5 hours off the previous best time. He pointed to the total commitment of the owners Jim and Kristy Hinze Clark, to a boat that was built especially for breaking records, […]
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35th Annual Chowder Cook-Off Winners
The Great Chowder Cook-Off, the original and longest-running chowder championship in the country, took place at Fort Adams State Park on Saturday. The 35th Annual edition of the Great Chowder Cook-Off was the largest in its history with 21 recipes chowder recipes award-winning chefs representing restaurants, catering companies, clam shacks, distributors, culinary schools and institutional dining […]
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UPDATE – Newport Bermuda Race: “Champagne Conditions” for Comanche, Breaks Course Record
Less than 24 hours into the race, Comanche is already through the Gulf Steam and pressing to break Rambler’s elapsed time record from 2012. “We’re in Champagne conditions, making 20-25 knots,” said skipper Kenny Read. At press time 7:00PM in Bermuda, Comanche was 213 miles from the St. David’s Lighthouse finish in Bermuda doing 20kts. At that pace she would cross the finish […]
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Look Who’s Talking About Newport: June 19, 2016
This is a daily look at where and why Newport is being mentioned locally and around the globe over the last 24 hours or so, for the latest news from What’sUpNewp, check out All The News. This story will be updated throughout the day to include new mentions and news. KHON2 – Hokulea departs for Rhode Island, completing […]
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Ballard Park to Host Father’s Day Hike on Sunday, Will Offer Free Guided Tours for Newport County Residents on Monday
Start your Father’s Day with some fresh air and a hike of Ballard Park. At 11 a.m. on Sunday, staff from Friends of Ballard Park and Rhode Island Families in Nature will lead event goers on a leisurely hike through the park as they search for wildlife, learn about the history and ecology of the park, and take in […]
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Newport Storm Will Host a Mini Golf Tournament on Father’s Day Weekend
Polish up your golf clubs and break out those popped collars for the 2016 Newport Storm Brew.S. Open! The event will be held on Saturday June 18 from 12-8pm & Sunday June 19 from 12-5pm at their “sprawling 2,000 square foot course”, conveniently located next to the brewery in the North End of Newport. Friends, […]
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17 Local Attractions Will Offer Free Admission on June 18, 19 and 20 for Newport County Residents and Hospitality Employees
Newport County residents and employees of the hospitality industry are invited to visit many great local attractions from Saturday, June 18 through Monday, June 20, 2016. A total of 17 attractions/organizations are participating, including three in Bristol. Visitors showing proof of residency (driver’s license or other identification with an address) or proof of hospitality employment (business card, […]
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Newport Gulls Win on Walk Off on 11th Inning Grand Slam
Gulls Walk Off on 11th Inning Grand Slam Stephen Scott’s blast keeps Newport’s winning streak alive at four games Locked in a 1-1 contest in the 11th inning on Friday night at Cardines Field, Newport Gulls outfielder Stephen Scott came to the plate with an opportunity to win the game against the New Bedford Bay Sox. He […]
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Best Things To Do This Weekend In and Around Newport: June 17 – 19
Discover the best activities, events and things to do in and around Newport this weekend! For what’s happening for live music, comedy and entertainment around Newport, head here –Where to Find Live Music, Comedy and Entertainment This Weekend: June 17 – 19 Friday, June 17 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. – June Secret Garden Tour “On the […]
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Where to Find Live Music, Comedy and Entertainment This Weekend: June 17 – 19
Discover the best entertainment, comedy and live music happening around Newport, RI this weekend. If you find value in these listings, please consider supporting the venues in bold. These are the businesses who make what we do on a daily basis possible! Newport, RI Live Music & Entertainment Listings This information was provided to us […]
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33 Open Houses on Aquidneck Island This Weekend: June 18 – 19
Here’s our weekly roundup of open houses taking place on Aquidneck Island over the weekend, happy home shopping! Need real estate help or a reliable agent? E-mail us at Ryan@whatsupnewp.com, we’d be happy to put you in touch with a preferred and reliable real estate agent that can fulfill your needs. The following information has […]
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Look Who’s Talking About Newport: June 18, 2016
This is a daily look at where and why Newport is being mentioned locally and around the globe over the last 24 hours or so, for the latest news from What’sUpNewp, check out All The News. This story will be updated throughout the day to include new mentions and news. Boston Globe – It’s June already. Time to […]
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Obituary for Maud M. Emanuel: April 16, 1923 – June 16, 2016
Maud M. Emanuel, 93, of Newport died Thursday, June 16, 2016 at Village House Nursing Home in Newport, RI. She was the wife of the late Myron L. Emanuel for 62 years. Mrs. Emanuel was born April 16, 1923 in Philadelphia, PA the daughter of the late Christian and the late Lilly (Smyth) Wenkenbach. She […]
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47 Boats Withdraw from Newport Bermuda Race Prior To Start, 142 Boats Cross Start Line on Friday
Racing in the 50th Thrash to the Onion Patch got underway right on schedule. It was a routine sequence with boats sailing close on the wind heading south to Bermuda. It was a flood tide, so only one boat was over early. Race historian John Rousmaniere said it was the most routine start he had […]
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Watch and Follow the Start of the 2016 Newport Bermuda Race
The 50th thrash to the Onion Patch starts in Narragansett Bay’s East Passage at 3:00pm on Friday, with Castle Hill providing a grandstand view. Last minute preparations were underway early for the Newport Bermuda Race fleet getting ready for the first warning of the 50th Thrash to the Onion Patch at 2:50PM EDT this afternoon [June 17]. […]
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Preservation Society Elects New Chairman, Bestows Awards at its Annual Meeting
The Preservation Society of Newport County elected a new Chairman and four new trustees at its Annual Meeting last night, and also bestowed special awards on several members of the community, including its outgoing Chairman. Donald O. Ross, a member of the Board of Trustees since 1989 and Chairman since 2010, received the Preservation […]
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Look Who’s Talking About Newport: June 17, 2016
This is a daily look at where and why Newport is being mentioned locally and around the globe over the last 24 hours or so, for the latest news from What’sUpNewp, check out All The News. This story will be updated throughout the day to include new mentions and news. Forbes – Rhode Island’s Ocean House: The Grandest […]
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Obituary for Phillip John Slattery
Phillip J. Slattery, age 87, of Newport died Sunday, June 12, 2016 at Heatherwood Nursing Home. Mr. Slattery was born in Lockport, NY, son of the late Phillip and Mary (Condron) Slattery. Mr. Slattery studied engineering at the University of Buffalo. He served as the Vice-President at Sigma Motor Inc. in Middleport, NY and Vice-President […]
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5 Craft Beers Worth Trying This Weekend in Newport
Sarah Fimple is the Beverage Manager at The Wharf Pub on Bowen’s Wharf in Newport, RI. Fimp’s Fave Five is back, Fimp’s Fave Five is here to tip you off on five new and/or great craft beers that are worth picking up at the liquor store, searching for or stopping into The Wharf Pub and […]
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Weather is the Deep Concern for the 184 Boats Participating in 2016 Newport to Bermuda Race
As nearly 1,700 sailors who will soon race to Bermuda make their preparations, loading food and gear into their boats and lining up to pre-clear Bermuda customs and immigration, all of them have one question in mind: “What will the weather be?” And one answer: “I just hope it’ll favor my boat.” Sailors don’t agree […]
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Podcast #129: Strawberry Festival, Chowder Festival and Summer Solstice Celebration
We took a long tough look at some of the biggest issues today on WADK 1540AM from 12:30pm to 2pm! 😉 At 12:45 p.m., Anne Marie Richards joined us to chat about Saturday’s 4th Annual Strawberry Festival, the Orlando Tragedy and all that’s happening at Trinity Church. At 1:30 p.m., Michele Maker Palmieri called in from Fort Adams to chat about The 35th […]