A highlight of the summer season in Aquidneck Island is just around the corner. The Newport Show returns to St. George’s School Ice Rink July 27th and 28th. This event is not to be missed if you love fine art, antique furniture, and vintage jewelry. The Newport Show is also a fundraiser for the Newport […]
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Historic utility AND high fashion. 80-year-old LL Bean staple finds a new audience as a trendy bag
FREEPORT, Maine (AP) — L.L. Bean created it 80 years ago to haul heavy blocks of ice. Now it’s a must-have summer fashion accessory. The simple, sturdy canvas bag called the Boat and Tote is having an extended moment 80 years after its introduction, thanks to a social media trend in which they’re monogrammed with […]
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Club Calais announces store closing
Club Calais, a popular women’s clothing store located at 198 Bellevue Avenue in Newport, for the last 19 years, will close its doors for good later this summer. Formerly known as Laura Jean Denim, the store originally opened in 2005 on William St, and specialized in women’s designer denim and boots. In later years, it […]
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Bob’s Stores announces going-out-of-business sale across all locations
Struggling apparel and accessories retailer Bob’s Stores has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and liquidation sales began on Friday, June 28 across all of its locations. The company, which operates more than 10 stores in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island, said in a news release that it was […]
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Book Review: An unarmed game warden tracks a killer through the Maine wilderness in ‘Pitch Dark’
By BRUCE DESILVA Associated Press Heavy storms have made much of northern Maine impassible. Streams and rivers are overflowing their banks, and logging roads and forest trails are crisscrossed with toppled trees. It’s no time to go exploring or hunting, so why has a heavily armed stranger rented an ATV and disappeared into the wilderness? […]
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Annabelle’s gentle spirit and loving nature make her an ideal companion
Meet your new best friend, Annabelle – this week’s adoptable cat of the week. Annabelle, an 8-year-old female Domestic Longhair, is available at the Potter League for Animals Animal Care and Adoption Center in Middletown. “Meet Annabelle, a senior cat with a heart full of love! Her sweet nature and friendly demeanor make her a […]
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U.S. Senior Open Merchandise Pavilion will open to the public for a one-day pre-championship sale on June 23
Special apparel designs and accessories that are exclusive to this year’s U.S. Senior Open Championship will be available to the public on Sunday, June 23. The pre-championship sale is open from 10 a.m.-3:45 p.m. EDT, at the U.S. Senior Open Merchandise Pavilion located at Newport (R.I.) Country Club. The 44th edition of the championship, conducted […]
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Yupe, a ‘pretty brindle potcake from the Bahamas’, seeks a loving home
Meet your new best friend, Yupe – this week’s adoptable dog of the week. Yupe, a 3-year-old female mixed breed, is currently available for adoption at the Potter League for Animals in Middletown. “Yupe is a pretty brindle potcake from the Bahamas,” the Potter League for Animals shares on its website. “Though we have no […]
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What’s in Season: Strawberries are ripe for picking at Quonset View Farm
The signs are up on East Main Road and scattered throughout Portsmouth: U Pick Strawberries. They seem to appear magically overnight, and for children in the public schools, it is the first sign that the school year is drawing to a close. In this way, you can literally taste summer. Leading traffic from sign to […]
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Discover Newport: What’s new this summer from The Classic Coast of Newport, Rhode Island
Discover Newport announces new and seasonal happenings for the summer inviting both visitors and locals to revel in “America’s Summer Playground,” with exciting hotel renovations including the Newport Harbor Island Resort, the new home of Save The Bay’s Hamilton Family Aquarium, art galleries, culinary jaunts and more. “Summer brings about unparalleled beauty and excitement to our […]
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What’s Up Interview: Dan Hassett, founder of the Levitate Music and Arts Festival
One of the more popular music festivals in the region returns to Marshfield, MA, the weekend of July 5-7 with a stacked lineup. The Levitate Music and Arts Festival celebrates its 11th year at the Marshfield fairgrounds with headliners Sublime, Lake Street Dive, and Mt. Joy. The story is certainly about a great weekend of […]
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Newport-themed MONOPOLY unveiled at Audrain Auto Museum
Move over Atlantic City – there’s a new board game in town. If you’ve ever wanted to buy a hotel on Bellevue Ave., we got you covered – as long as you do it on family game night. MONOPOLY: Newport Edition was introduced today in a brief ceremony at Audrain Auto Museum, an event that […]
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Green Animals Topiary Garden to hold plant sale, open for the season
Looking for a Mother’s Day gift or locally grown plants to enliven your own home and garden? The annual Plant Sale at Green Animals Topiary Garden will offer a variety of flowers, vegetables, herbs and specialty plants on three successive mornings, Friday, May 10, through Sunday, May 12, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. each […]
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30th Annual Summer Farmers Market launches on May 4
Aquidneck Community Table (ACT) announces the launch of its popular Saturday Summer Farmers Market on May 4, 2024. The market, which features local agricultural and artisanal goods, will be held weekly from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 25 Enterprise Drive in Middletown through October 26, 2024. New this season, the market welcomes local favorites: the […]
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Independent Bookstore Day returns Saturday, April 27 with specials and events at local bookstores
Bookstore fans – your day is almost here! Saturday, April 27th is Independent Bookstore Day, a day to celebrate and shop at your local independently-owned bookstore. IBD is a one-day national party that takes place at indie bookstores across the country every year. Bookstores large and small around the region have special events planned for […]
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Record Store Day celebrates indie retail music sellers as they ride vinyl’s popularity wave
By ANITA SNOW Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Special LP releases, live performances and at least one giant block party are scheduled around the U.S. Saturday as hundreds of shops celebrate Record Store Day during a surge of interest in vinyl and the day after the release of Taylor Swift’s latest album. There were no announced […]
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Providence Flea finds new home at 195 District Park
The Providence Flea will be moving to a new location at 195 District Park on the west side of the park for the 2024 season. The flea market is a weekly outdoor summer market that runs every Sunday in downtown Providence from June 2 to September 15. “We have enjoyed a good partnership with the […]
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Bloom Flower & Home returns to Providence with three days of plants, flowers, and fun
Calling all plant and nature lovers! Bloom Flower & Home is just around the corner! This three-day event, which takes place on April 6-7, 2023 at WaterFire Arts Center in Providence, Rhode Island, is a celebration of spring with 85+ small and independent plant shops, florists, retailers, makers, and artists from New England and beyond. […]
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Meet Rhode Island ‘leaplings’ – Born on February 29, a select few celebrate their birthday every four years
It only happens once every four years. No, we’re not talking about the Summer Olympics or the presidential elections, although both are on the same cycle as this calendric event. We’re talking about “Leap Day,” of course, February 29th, which occurs every fourth year during Leap Year. First, I confess that I have an inside […]
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Ho-Ho-Hold on!: Unwrapping the most desired Christmas 2023 gifts
It’s that time of the year again—Christmas is upon us! Do you have any Christmas gift ideas this year? As someone who once gifted their dad a pair of socks that were a size too small (oops, sorry, Dad!), I’ve realized that gift-giving can be a total nightmare. Some would say giving your boo a […]
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‘Six Picks’ holiday book shopping: Books about Newport
With the holiday shopping season reaching its peak over the next couple of weekends, now is the time to shop. Here are a few ideas for the book lover in your life; Newport-themed books curated by Charter Books owner Steve Iwanski, for you to add to your collection. Happy shopping! Newport Cottages 1835-1890: The Summer […]
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Shop Local: Ten stylish apparel shops for holiday shopping in Newport
Looking for a unique apparel gift this holiday season? Why not support Newport-area merchants by shopping for clothing locally? Here are a few ideas to get you started. Michael Hayes Newport features a curated selection of designer brands like Coppley, Eton, Veronica Beard, and Canali, from casual to elegant evening wear for men and women. […]
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St. Augustin’s and St. Mary’s to host a ‘Christmas Extravaganza’ on Dec. 2
Sister parishes St. Augustin’s and St. Mary’s are joining forces to present their inaugural “Christmas Extravaganza” on Saturday, December 2, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.Stop by St. Augustin’s Church Hall, corner of Carroll Avenue and Harrison Avenue for holiday fun and something for everyone on your list. The bazaar will feature:- Photo Opps with […]
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Shop Local: Ten book, art, and gift shops in Newport and beyond
The holiday shopping season is upon us. Before heading out to the big box stores or ordering online, check out the dozens of local options for finding great gifts for family and friends. Each week between now and Christmas, we’ll select ten of our favorites in different categories from Aquidneck Island and beyond. This week, […]
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Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau, Rhode Island Foundation, and community partners kick off Buy Local RI Campaign
The iconic Buy Local chicken will have a new place to roost as the Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau (PWCVB) announced Tuesday it is officially managing the Buy Local RI brand. The PWCVB was joined by the Rhode Island Foundation, BankNewport, Dave’s Fresh Marketplace, Frog & Toad and community partners to make the announcement […]