Cluny School is excited to announce the launch of their 6-week Summer Camp Program, Camp Cluny, for children ages 3-12 years. Camp Cluny’s goal is to offer children a memorable summer of adventure, exploration, teamwork, and imagination. Camp Cluny is located at the beautiful Cluny School campus on 75 Brenton Road in Newport. It runs […]
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Thompson Middle School Receives Bomb Threat on Monday Morning
Thompson Middle School received a bomb threat on Monday morning. Sergeant Corey A. Huck, Public Information Officer for Newport Police Department, provided the following information; At 0948 hours this morning the Newport Police Department received a call from Thompson Middle School stating they had just received a bomb threat against the school. The Newport Police […]
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Jamestown Police Officer Killed by Wrong-Way Driver on Route 95
A Jamestown Police Officer was killed early Tuesday morning when during his commute home he was struck head-on by a wrong way driver on Route 95 South. WPRI reports (Jamestown police officer killed in deadly head-on crash); ” Jamestown police officer Ryan Bourque had just gotten off his night shift and was driving home to Coventry […]
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Great Things To Do This Week: May 23 – 26
Discover the best events, activities and things to do during this weekend in and around Newport, RI. Monday, May 23 9am – World Turtle Day Diegos: Trivia at 9pmFastnet: Live music with The Ubiquitones from 10pm to 1am. No cover.Fifth Element: Live music with The Groove Merchants from 7pm to 10pmMidtown Oyster Bar: Live music with Yacht Club Rejects […]
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Video, Recap & Links: ‘CBS News Sunday Morning’ Films in Newport
As What’sUpNewp reported first earlier this week, Charles Osgood and the CBS News Sunday Morning crew were on location in Newport earlier this week to host the shows annual broadcast “devoted to the people, places and things that change our lives by design”. Scenes from the show included The Breakers and Marble House. Show Recap – Up next: “By […]
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Look Who’s Talking About Newport: May 23, 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. CBS News – The Breakers and Marble HouseCBS […]
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City of Newport Construction Projects for Week of May 23
The Department of Utilities construction projects that are in progress for the week of May 23rd are noted below. Wellington CSO Facility Improvement Project- The construction of the new sewer force main in Wellington Avenue between Marchant Street and Thames Street will continue the week of May 23rd. The new force main is required […]
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Miss Rhode Island and Miss Rhode Island Outstanding Teen Crowned in Newport
The Miss Rhode Island Scholarship Organization crowned its new Miss Rhode Island and Miss Rhode Island’s Outstanding Teen at the Casino Theater in Newport on Sunday evening. Out of the more than 20 contestants, Shruti Nagarajan was crowned Miss Rhode Island 2016 and Kate Depetro took the crown for Miss RI Outstanding Teen 2016. While this […]
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Now Hiring In Newport: Help Wanted at 80+ Local Businesses (May 22)
Looking for a job in Newport, RI? Here’s our weekly roundup of job opportunities that are currently available in and around Newport, RI. Have a job to list? You can do that here – Helpful Links: JF3 Salon and Spa in Newport is Expanding and Now HiringApplications Now Being Accepted for RIMTA Summer Training Marine Trade Programs […]
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Look for Newport on ‘CBS News Sunday Morning’ Today
This post was originally published on May 16th at 2:10 p.m. CBS News Sunday Morning with Charles Osgood is filming at The Breakers and the Marble House this week. The Breakers is closed today (Monday, May 16th) and Marble House will be closed tomorrow (Tuesday, May 17th) as crews film an episode on “design” that will air […]
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Look Who’s Talking About Newport: May 22, 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. CBS Local – Eye On Weather: Hurricane Bob […]
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Open Houses on Aquidneck Island This Weekend: May 21 – 22
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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What’s Up This Weekend in Newport: May 20 – 22
Discover the best events, activities and things to do during this weekend in and around Newport, RI. Here’s where to find live music, comedy and entertainment this weekend – Where to Find Live Music, Comedy and Entertainment This Weekend: May 20 – May 22 Friday, May 20th All Day – Marble & Glass Corvette WeekendAll Day […]
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Where to Find Live Music, Comedy and Entertainment This Weekend: May 20 – May 22
Discover the best entertainment, comedy and live music happening around Newport, RI this weekend. Wondering what else there is to do this weekend, visit – What’s Up This Weekend in Newport: May 20 – 22. If you enjoy What’sUpNewp, please consider supporting those businesses in bold below! They sponsor us and make what we do possible. Friday […]
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TODAY: New ‘Miss Rhode Island’ and ‘Miss Rhode Island Outstanding Teen’ Will be Crowned in Newport
The Miss Rhode Island Scholarship Organization will be crowning its new Miss Rhode Island and Miss Rhode Island’s Outstanding Teen in picturesque Newport! The pageant will be held at 4:00 p.m. at the historic Casino Theater, 9 Freebody Street, Newport, RI on Sunday, May 22. Tickets are available online and can be purchased at http://PayPal.me/MissRhodeIsland. When ordering, please specify […]
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Cluny School to Hold Open House Today
Cluny School will hold an Open House on Sunday, 22 May from 11am- 1pm, the public are welcome. Among its many attributes, Cluny School offers a caring learning environment, friendly and spirited student body, spacious campus and twice-daily recess. The benefits include multiple child discounts, before and after care and after school enrichment and sports programs. Prospective parents are […]
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Look Who’s Talking About Newport: May 21, 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. ABC 6 – Providence being considered for 2017-2018 […]
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UPDATE: Crews Respond to Jackson Road in Newport for Multiple-Alarm Fire
Newport Fire Department and mutual aid services responded to 5 Jackson Road in Newport for a 2-alarm fire around 1pm on Friday afternoon. Newport Patch has reported that One Firefighter Hurt in Newport Fire. According to NBC 10, the home was built in the 1880’s and the fire is under investigation (Fire in Newport historical home under […]
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Obituary for Frank R. “Dutch” Strawbridge: May 28, 1931 – May 16, 2016
Frank R. “Dutch” Strawbridge, 84, of Newport, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2016 at Rhode Island Hospital. Born on May 28, 1931 in Lowell, MA he was the son of the late Raymond and Ruth (Roberts) Strawbridge. After graduating from Winchester High School, Class of ’48, Dutch served in the U.S. Army and then […]
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Obituary for Christine (DeCotis) Paquette: April 8, 1949 – May 19, 2016
Christine (DeCotis) Paquette, age 67, passed away peacefully on Thursday May 19, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. Christine is the eldest daughter of the late Angelina (Cinelli) DeCotis and Michael DeCotis. Christine is survived by her three children, Danielle (Paquette) Gibbons and husband Jim of Severna Park, MD, Jared Benjamin Paquette and wife […]
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City Council Members Look to Phase Out Use of Plastic Bags in Newport
Three City Council members will introduce a Resolution at the May 25th Newport City Council meeting that will construct an ordinance to phase out the use of disposable plastic bags in Newport. The “Single Use Plastics” Resolution, which was introduced by Councilor’s John Florez, Naomi Neville and Lynn Ceglie, would call on the City Administration, in conjunction […]
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American Skippers Sally Barkow and Taylor Canfield Look Forward to International Competition in Newport
After wowing the spectators in Copenhagen last week, Sally Barkow (Nashotah, Wisc.) and her all-female team on Team Magenta 32 are looking forward to a big reception on home-country waters for the World Match Racing Tour Newport. Newport, Rhode Island, boasts a long history of match racing like no other venue in the world, so it’s fitting […]
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Look Who’s Talking About Newport: May 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. JamBase – Graham Nash To Play Newport Folk […]
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Newport City Council Will Have a Packed Agenda on May 25th
The following items of business, filed with the City Clerk under the Rules of the Council, will come before the Council at its regular meeting to be held on May 25, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. at Pell Elementary School. For more information and links to documents, visit HERE. CITIZEN’S FORUM: (Speakers must sign in with the […]
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Planet Aid Helps Divert 700,000 Pounds of Materials from Municipal Waste Stream During First Year in Newport
Planet Aid is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its Rhode Island Donation Center in Newport, the Center has helped divert nearly 700,000 pounds of textiles and other goods from the regional waste stream in the past year. Planet Aid is celebrating the one year anniversary of its donation and recycling facility at 7 West Main Road, Newport, […]