Rhode Island Blood Center (RIBC) has issued an urgent call for blood donors, particularly those with type O- and B-blood, amid a critical blood shortage heading into the summer months. The region’s supply of O- and B-blood is currently at a 2-day level, far below what is needed to meet hospital demands, according to RIBC. […]
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Newport Historical Society wins Award of Excellence for ‘A Name, A Voice, A Life: The Black Newporters of the 17th-19th Centuries’
The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) announced today (June 10) that the Newport Historical Society is the recipient of an Award of Excellence for their 2024 exhibition, A Name, A Voice, A Life: The Black Newporters of the 17th-19th Centuries. The AASLH Leadership in History Awards, now in its 80th year, is the most […]
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Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District takes first step in Elizabeth Brook restoration project
The Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District (ERICD) has selected EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC (EA) as their engineering consultant for the “Designing Habitat Improvements to Support Newport’s North End” project, which was awarded $680,500 in grant funding from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s National Coastal Resilience Fund. The project seeks to design solutions to […]
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Free Cybersecurity Summer Camp being offered to local students
Students entering grades 7 through 10 are invited to explore the exciting world of cybersecurity at a free, week-long CyberCamp hosted at the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) Newport Campus this summer. Campers will gain hands-on experience through interactive cybersecurity labs and receive instruction from CCRI professors and industry professionals—no prior knowledge required. Camp […]
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Edward King House to host annual Mayor’s Luncheon, honor award recipients
The Edward King House Senior Center has announced the return of its Annual Mayor’s Luncheon, which will be held on Friday, June 27th at noon. This special community celebration honors outstanding individuals and organizations that have made a meaningful impact on the lives of older adults in our city. This year’s event will be hosted by […]
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Four local artists to receive awards at Arts & Cultural Alliance’s ‘Raise Up the Arts’ event
The Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County (ACA) is gearing up for its annual Raise Up the Arts event on June 25, 2025. The celebration will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Wyndham Newport Hotel in Middletown. Guests can look forward to an evening of live music and tasty bites, along […]
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Mah Jongg tournament to raise funds for Newport Mental Health
Newport Mental Health’s 100 Women group is gearing up for a unique fundraiser called “Mah Jongg for Mental Health.” This event aims to support affordable and accessible mental health services in Newport County. Mark your calendars for July 23, 2025, from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event will be held at the Restoration Hall […]
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Newport International Boat Show joins Sail Newport to support Community Waterfront Day
The Newport International Boat Show, presented by BankNewport announced today (June 5) its continued involvement in supporting Sail Newport to aid in a shared dedication to attract new boaters to a lifetime of making memories on the water. In partnership with Sail Newport and World Boating Day, the Show recently sponsored Waterfront Day at Fort Adams […]
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Ocean Hour Farm to host first public tours
Ocean Hour Farm will open to the public for the first time, offering guided tours of its 43-acre property in Newport. Visitors to the farm, which formerly operated as the SVF Foundation, will witness the farm’s transition to regenerative farming and learn how they can contribute to protecting ocean health. “We’re excited to welcome the […]
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Belmont Chapel Restoration to receive National Award from Victorian Society in America
Professor Emeritus Richard Guy Wilson, noted architectural historian who is serving in his last year as director of the Victorian Society in America, visited the Belmont Chapel on May 31. Dr. Wilson’s specialty is scholarship involving the architecture, design, and art of the 18th to the 21st centuries in America and abroad. His research, publications, […]
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For Safer Streets: Ocean Drive swaps cars for bikes again at ‘Elliot’s Ride for Everyone’
On Saturday morning, June 7, Newport’s iconic Ocean Drive will close to cars and open to people – biking, walking, rolling, strolling, and enjoying the coastline car-free. It’s Elliot’s Ride for Everyone, Bike Newport’s annual open-road celebration of safe cycling and community fun! Everyone is welcome – people of all ages, abilities, and wheels – including […]
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Sail Away In Style: Restored Beetle Cat up for grabs in IYRS raffle
IYRS School of Technology & Trades is nearing the final stages of its annual raffle, offering the public a rare opportunity to take ownership of a newly restored Beetle Cat sailboat. With just 29 of the 150 available tickets remaining, the drawing is expected to take place soon. The 12-foot wooden sailboat, meticulously restored […]
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Newport County organizations receive portion of $8 million in Champlin Foundation grants
The Champlin Foundation announced today (May 28) that it will award $8 million in grants to support improvements for 89 nonprofit organizations across Rhode Island, with several Newport County organizations among the recipients. The grants support capital projects in healthcare, historic preservation, social services, and other critical areas. “A core value for The Champlin Foundation […]
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DEM: 5,000 local food benefit cards available for eligible seniors
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management’s (DEM) Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) will distribute about 5,000 benefit cards to eligible seniors to purchase fresh, RI Grown fruit and vegetables, as well as local honey. The SFMNP benefit cards preloaded with $50 will be distributed from senior centers throughout the state starting June 1, 2025, and are valid through November […]
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Newport teen named Rhode Island Youth of the Year by Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County
Adequoyah Kamali Josephine Mathews, a high school junior from Newport, has been named the 2025 Rhode Island Youth of the Year by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County. This is the highest honor a club member can receive at the state level. Mathews is now set to represent Rhode Island in the Northeast […]
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The Breakers’ historic front gates reinstalled after restoration
The Preservation Society of Newport County announced today (May 21) that restoration work on The Breakers’ massive main gates has been completed.Weighing 5,600 pounds each, the main gates were put back into place by crane on Wednesday (May 21). Two large wrought-iron crown pieces were reinstalled on Tuesday (May 20).The two main gates, two side […]
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Susan Jacobsen named President and Chief Executive Officer of Child & Family Services of Newport County
Child & Family Services of Newport County, one of Rhode Island’s oldest and most comprehensive human service organizations, has announced the appointment of Susan Jacobsen, MA, LMHC, as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Ms. Jacobsen brings two decades of leadership in behavioral health, nonprofit management, philanthropy, and health equity initiatives across Rhode Island. […]
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Imagination Library to celebrate 4,270 Newport County children served
The Bazarsky Family Foundation is throwing a free party for kids to celebrate Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. It’s happening on June 8, 2025, at Middletown High School. The fun kicks off from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Kids can enjoy a show by the Toe Jam Puppet Band and munch on snacks. This event is […]
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Newport County historic sites receive $28,500 in Preservation grants
Preserve Rhode Island is giving out $125,000 in matching grants to 18 nonprofits across the state. Four projects in Newport County are getting $28,500 for fixing up historic buildings. These grants, given out with The 1772 Foundation, are helping with urgent repairs and long-term care of Rhode Island’s old buildings. In Newport, three projects are […]
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Newport welcomes Impact100 Chapter, promising six-figure grants
A new Impact100 chapter in Newport County is offering local non-profits a shot at a $100,000 grant. The group aims to bring together at least 100 women, with each member contributing $1,000 to fund substantial grants for chosen organizations. Impact100 Newport County is entirely volunteer-run, ensuring all membership donations go directly back into the local […]
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Aquidneck Island Land Trust gives out $10,148 in community grants
The Aquidneck Island Land Trust is supporting local community and neighborhood groups with $10,148 in grants through its yearly Merritt Neighborhood Fund program. Six groups received awards between $998 and $2,500 for projects that build community identity and encourage land conservation and stewardship through volunteer work. This year’s grant recipients include Aquidneck Elementary School, which […]
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MLK Center expands access to free fresh produce to four locations
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center today (May 14) announced the expansion of its Produce to the People program, which offers weekly fresh produce to anyone in Newport County free of charge. In addition to offering this resource on Thursdays at the Center from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the program has expanded […]
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11th Hour Racing awards Aquidneck Community Table $150,000
Aquidneck Community Table (ACT) today announced a $150,000 grant award from 11th Hour Racing to support its work to build a stronger and more just food system on Aquidneck Island. The funding will help increase access to local foods, along with garden and compost programs, in local communities with need. “Everyone deserves access to fresh foods and […]
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BankNewport awards $23,000 grant to Child & Family’s Supportive Housing Program
BankNewport has given $23,000 to Child & Family to help their Supportive Housing Program for homeless families in Rhode Island. This money will provide stable housing, healthcare access, and financial education for up to 12 families each year. Child & Family’s program helps about 48 people annually, connecting them with key resources to find permanent […]
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newportFILM to screen award-winning deaf rights documentary in Providence
newportFILM is hosting a special screening of “DEAF PRESIDENT NOW!” in collaboration with the Rhode Island School for the Deaf and Apple TV+. The event will be held on May 15 at Avon Cinema in Providence. This documentary captures the powerful 1988 protests at Gallaudet University that resulted in the appointment of the school’s first […]