Unlimited wealth, unrivaled power, unmatched luxury: these characteristics are synonymous with Newport in the Gilded Age. The same qualities that gave rise to the city’s fabled mansions also brought that same grandeur to the high seas. The Preservation Society of Newport County’s 2016 exhibition, Splendor at Sea: The Golden Age of Steam Yachting in America, shares […]
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Guga Kuerten Named Global Ambassador for the International Tennis Hall of Fame
The International Tennis Hall of Fame has named Guga Kuerten as a Global Ambassador for the organization. Kuerten, a three-time Roland Garros champion and former world No. 1 on the ATP World Tour was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2012, in recognition of his outstanding tennis career. In the new role, Kuerten will […]
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Obituary for Catherine “Kate” Grana: June 29, 1949 – May 30, 2016
Catherine (Kate) Agnes Grana, 66, of Bristol died peacefully at home on Monday, May 30, 2016 after a brief illness. Born on June 29, 1949 in Meriden, CT, she was the daughter of the late Spero and Marion (Wood) Grana. She was the wife of Susan Cotta. Kate received her B.S.in Music Education from Western […]
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Newport 10 Miler: Registration Reopens, Volunteers Needed
Runners and volunteers are invited to participate in this weekend’s Newport 10 Miler, one of the most unique road races in Rhode Island featuring stunning views from start to finish. The Newport 10 Miler, set to take place on June 5th, is a ten-mile run/walk that starts and finishes at Fort Adams State Park in Newport, the […]
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Newport Gulls Looking for Families to Host 2016 Players
Got a Gull? Host Families Needed! Newport Gulls looking for families to host 2016 players Host families are the foundation of the Newport Gulls, and the organization is searching for a few more to take in players for the upcoming 2016 season. “Gulls host families have opened their homes to our players and coaches, who […]
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Obituary for Barbara Hardy: May 5, 1944 – May 28, 2016
Barbara (Bond) Hardy, 72, of Newport died Saturday, May 28, 2016 at Village House Nursing Home of Newport, RI. Born in Newport, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Ellen (Jennings) Bond. She leaves her five sons: Fred Cookinham, Archie Cookinham, Gene Cookinham, Frank Cookinham, John Cookinham and was the sister of Ellen […]
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Diego’s Bodega in Middletown is Now Open
Diego’s Bodega Catering and Takeout is now open at 124 Aquidneck Avenue in Middletown. Diego’s Bodega offers some of Diego’s Newport’s most popular items at their Middletown location for takeout, such as burritos, tortas, fresh guacamole, salsas, soups and salads. In typical “bodega” fashion, Diego’s Bodega also features a Mexican Market that offers anything and everything you will need for […]
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Save The Bay Lighthouse Tour Season Begins, Offers Half-Day and Full-Day Tours
Save The Bay kicks off its 2016 lighthouse tour season this month, with several half-day and full-day cruises that promise exceptional views and a tour of Rose Island Lighthouse or Pomham Rocks Lighthouse Grounds. Northern Lighthouse Tours are 3.5-hour cruises departing from the Bay Center at 100 Save The Bay Drive in Providence at 9 […]
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Agenda Released for June 8th Newport City Council Meeting
The following items of business, filed with the City Clerk under the Rules of the Council, will come before Newport City Council at its regular meeting to be held on June 8, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. at Newport City Hall. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG CITIZEN’S FORUM: (Speakers must sign in with the City […]
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Obituary for Gail J. Carreira: August 21, 1950 – June 1, 2016
Gail J. Carreia, 65, of Portsmouth, died Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, MA, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of William Carreira of Portsmouth for 38 years. Gail was born August 21, 1950 in Fall River, MA, the daughter of the late Joseph and Lucinda (Furtado) Motta. […]
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World Match Racing Tour: Day 4 Schedule of Events
The World Match Racing Tour continues today out at Fort Adams State Park with high-speed stadium-style racing between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Recap from Day #3 – World Match Racing Tour: Day 3 Recap and Results Spectators will enjoy watching the sheer power of the M32 catamarans as they skip over the water with their helmeted crews […]
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Look Who’s Talking About Newport: June 2, 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. Maine Edge – Captain Cook’s ship will belong […]
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“Ride of a Lifetime” at World Match Racing Tour Newport for East Bay Met School Principal Brad Martin
“It was fast and constant action, but it was a no-brainer to take the challenge,” said East Bay Met School Principal Brad Martin of Jamestown, Rhode Island. Martin took a Hot Seat ride aboard an M32 catamaran during today’s World Match Racing Tour Newport, resulting from a challenge by one of his students at the […]
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World Match Racing Tour: Day 3 Recap and Results
The World Match Racing Tour Newport entered its match racing phase today. While Newport Harbour was fog-free and blessed with sun all day, there was a long pause mid-way through the Qualifying Group Sail-offs as the wind slowly veered from the north into the sea breeze direction of the southeast. But from there it built […]
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Smoke House Announces Return of Newport Storm Beer Dinner Series
Executive Chef Kyle Stamps of Smoke House and President and Head Distiller Brent Ryan of Newport Storm Brewery are bringing back the annual downtown dinner series celebrating the close ties between friends, microbrews and three original once-a-year dinner menus. Executive Chef Stamps has created three distinct beer dinners showcasing three unique courses, along with a […]
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Newport Folk Festival Will Host Kickoff Party and 2 Aftershows in Downtown Newport
In their ongoing lineup and event announcements, Newport Folk Festival has announced that they will host events at Newport Blues Cafe and Jane Pickens Theatre. The 2016 Newport Folk Festival will take place at Fort Adams State Park on July 22nd, 23rd and 24th. All tickets are available on Newport Folk Festival Ticketmaster. On Thursday, July […]
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World Match Racing Tour: Day 3 Schedule of Events
The World Match Racing Tour continues today out at Fort Adams State Park with high-speed stadium-style racing between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Recap from Day #2 – World Match Racing Tour: Day 2 Recap and Results Spectators will enjoy watching the sheer power of the M32 catamarans as they skip over the water with their helmeted crews hiking […]
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Look Who’s Talking About Newport: June 1, 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. The Boston Globe – If Captain Cook’s ship […]
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World Match Racing Tour: Day 2 Recap and Results
After yesterday’s torrential rain and pea soup fog that restricted visibility on the race course, Mother Nature today smiled upon Newport, Rhode Island. The early morning mist burned off, finally revealing Goat Island and downtown Newport (invisible all of yesterday), and the sun came out, allowing a gusty sea breeze to build into the high […]
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Preservation Society of Newport County Will Host Newport County Chamber of Commerce’s ‘Women in Business’ Luncheon
On Tuesday, June 28th, the Newport County Chamber of Commerce together with the Preservation Society of Newport County will host their 13th Annual Women in Business Luncheon on the Terrace of the Marble House. The luncheon annually draws over 200 business women. Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy a presentation by Camille Preston P.h.D., titled […]
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RI Foundation Honors Newport County Community Mental Health Center for Award-Winning Work
The Newport County Community Mental Health Center was one of five nonprofit organizations to receive 2016 Best Practice Awards from the Rhode Island Foundation and Blue Cross Blue Shield of RI (BCBSRI). The awards recognize work that can become models for nonprofits statewide. “These recipients emerged from a highly competitive process and an impressive group […]
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Tyler’s Two Cents: Broadway, the Soul of the City
Tyler’s Two Cents: Thoughts from Behind the Bar is a weekly lifestyle column, written by Tyler Bernadyn, that will appear every Tuesday on What’sUpNewp this summer. It’s easy to write a research article, it’s much more difficult to write an editorial. There’s never enough words to express a true summation of thoughts, especially about an interesting […]
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The 16 Most-Read and Talked-About Newport Stories in May of 2016
Here’s what Newport was reading, talking about and most interested in during May of 2016! 16 – Sephora and lululemon Are Now Open in Downtown Newport 15 – Greenhouse and Garden Estate Sale to be Held at Richard Saul Wurman’s “The Orchard” 14 – 15 Things to do in Newport When it Rains 13 – UPDATE: Crews Respond to Jackson […]
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World Match Racing Tour: Day 2 Schedule of Events
It was an exciting first day of sailing and racing for the World Match Racing Tour Newport as the Fog Created For a Testing Opener. The event continues today out at Fort Adams State Park with high-speed stadium-style racing between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Spectators will enjoy watching the sheer power of the M32 catamarans as they skip over […]
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Great Things To Do This Week in Newport: May 31 – June 3
Discover the best events, activities and things to do during this weekend in and around Newport, RI. Tuesday, May 31 10am – 5pm: World Match Racing Tour at Fort Adams Hotel Viking: Live music at 7pm. No Cover.O’brien’s: Trivia at 9:30pmWharf Pub: Open Mic at 8pm. Wednesday, June 1 10am – 5pm: World Match Racing Tour at Fort […]