The Seamen’s Church Institute of Newport is accepting applications for its yearly $500 maritime scholarship. Students in Newport County interested in maritime careers or studies can apply for the 2025 Leonard W. & Katherine C. Hayward Maritime Memorial Scholarship. You can pick up an application at the institute’s office at 18 Market Square, Newport, or […]
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Rhody Surf offers scholarship for Aquidneck Island high school seniors
Local surf school Rhody Surf is giving back to the community with a new scholarship program. They’re offering a $500 award to an Aquidneck Island high school senior who can best describe how the ocean has made a positive impact on their life. The Newport-based company, which has been teaching surfing since 2011, is now […]
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Historic Robinson House to open doors for exclusive Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County tour
The Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County (ACA) is offering a tour of the historic Robinson House on February 15, 2025, at 10 a.m. This event is part of the ACA’s “Arts Behind the Scenes” series and gives visitors a chance to explore the 1759 home on Washington Street in Newport. A current resident […]
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Potter League Annual Meeting to feature Renowned veterinarian Dr. Ann Hohenhaus
The Potter League for Animals invites the community to its Annual Meeting on Thursday, January 30, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Wayfinder Hotel in Newport. This inspiring evening will celebrate the organization’s 2024 achievements, preview exciting plans for 2025, and feature a compelling talk by guest speaker Dr. Ann Hohenhaus. Dr. Ann […]
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Greater Newport Chamber seeks Innovate Newport Community Manager and Emerging Business Navigator
The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce is on the hunt for two key roles to boost its economic development efforts and spark innovation in the area. They’re looking to fill positions for an Innovate Newport Community Manager and an Emerging Business Navigator, as announced on January 17. The Community Manager will run the day-to-day operations […]
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Jamestown Arts Center to host ‘JAC Frost Winter Bash’ on Jan. 25
Step into an immersive winter wonderland at the Jamestown Arts Center on Saturday, January 25, from 7 pm to 10 pm for JAC Frost! This festive winter celebration features music, lively dancing, delectable desserts, and a cash bar. Guests are encouraged to don their most festive, sparkling attire. Tickets are $40 and available at JamestownArtCenter.org. “With […]
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Newport-based 11th Hour Racing boosts ocean health with $4.4 million in grants
11th Hour Racing is pumping $4.4 million into ocean health initiatives, with a big chunk of that money going to projects in Rhode Island. The organization just announced funding for 47 grantees, including 11 new ones. While many projects are based in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, some reach across the U.S. and beyond. New Rhode […]
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Ruth Taylor to lead Newport Art Museum as interim executive director
In an update on its website on Monday, January 13, the Newport Art Museum announced various staffing and structure changes, including the appointment of Ruth Taylor as interim executive director. Taylor retired as executive director of the Newport Historical Society in 2023, after leading that organization for fifteen years. Newport Art Museum Organizes for the […]
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newportFILM awarded $10,000 from the National Endowment for the Arts
newportFILM announced today that it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $10,000. This grant will support newportFILM Outdoors, its flagship summer screening series. The NEA will award 1,127 Grants for Arts Projects awards nationwide totaling more than $31.8 million as part of […]
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Cheerful and playful Kiwi is ready for a new home
Meet Kiwi – a lovely parakeet looking for a new home. Available for adoption from the Potter League for Animals in Middletown, Kiwi is a one-year-old male common parakeet. “This cheerful and playful parakeet is looking for a new home! Ready to add some feathered fun to your life? Come meet Kiwi today,” the Potter […]
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Nonprofits receive $260,000 to help RI’ers stay housed this winter
By Chris Barnett, Rhode Island Foundation The Rhode Island Foundation has awarded $260,000 to help Rhode Islanders stay housed this winter. The grants went to 13 nonprofits across the state that regularly work with people who are homeless or in danger of losing their homes due to relatively small expenses. More than 600 people are […]
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Adoptable Dog of the Week: Meet Kringle, the rescue dog with a heart of gold
Meet Kringle, a lovable mixed-breed dog looking for his forever home at the Potter League for Animals in Middletown. This big boy weighs in at about 56 pounds and is just a year old, full of energy and ready for adventure. Kringle’s journey started in Kentucky with Greenup Paws, but now he’s hoping to find […]
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Norman Bird Sanctuary to kick off 2025 by sharing results of Rhode Island BioBlitz
Norman Bird Sanctuary is inviting community members to attend a presentation on the results of BioBlitz 2024. Participants in the 24-hour biodiversity survey investigated the Sanctuary’s 300 acres, including coastal forest and shrubland, fields, streams, swamps, and beaches for all manners of life. The event broke several records, including the number of participants (385) and […]
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Middletown teen honored as New England Patriots ‘Difference Maker of the Week’
Ellie Grimm, a 17-year-old from Middletown, has been named a 2024 Patriots Difference Maker of the Week for her decade-long commitment to The Confetti Foundation. The New England Patriots Foundation recognized Grimm during a special pregame ceremony at Gillette Stadium on Jan. 5. Chairman and CEO of the Kraft Group and the New England Patriots […]
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Historic Ordination: United Congregational Church ordains first woman pastor in 330 Years
United Congregational Church in Middletown has reached a historic milestone by ordaining its first woman pastor in 330 years. Rev. Patricia Berry’s path to ordination began in Bar Harbor, Maine, where she was a young mother. A career move brought her family to Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, where she took on the role of Christian Education Director […]
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Registration opens for Save The Bay’s BayCamps
Registration for Rhode Island’s only week-long, Narragansett Bay-based summer camp opens today – Tuesday, January 7! Save The Bay’s BayCamps invite young explorers in grades K-12 to spend their summer along Rhode Island’s coast, learning about local waters, species, and habitats while taking an educational dive into the environmental and marine sciences. With full-day, week-long […]
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Rhode Island nonprofits encouraged to sign-up now for 401Gives
With the calendar turning to January, United Way of Rhode Island is reminding nonprofits that there are now less than 90 days until the return of 401Gives on Tuesday, April 1. As the Ocean State’s single largest philanthropic effort on behalf of local nonprofits, organizations across the state are encouraged to participate and raise funds […]
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Sardella’s celebrates 45 years with MLK Center fundraiser
Newport restaurants Sardella’s and Imbriglio’s are teaming up for a good cause this MLK holiday weekend. From January 17-20, they’re donating 20% of their sales or $10,000 (whichever is higher) to the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in Newport. Patrick Fitzgerald, who co-owns the restaurants with Richard Sardella, says he’s excited about supporting […]
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Playful pup Travis seeks forever home
Looking for a furry friend to brighten your days? Meet Travis, a 2-year-old mixed-breed dog at the Potter League for Animals in Middletown, ready to find his forever home. This playful pup weighs in at 58.6 pounds and is described by shelter staff as a fun-loving guy with all the right moves. Potter League says […]
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Gentle soul awaits loving home: Meet Lemon, this week’s adoptable cat
Meet Lemon, a 6-year-old domestic medium hair cat looking for a new home through the Potter League for Animals in Middletown. This gentle feline, known for her shy nature, is the adoptable cat of the week, as selected by What’sUpNewp. Tipping the scales at 8.7 pounds, Lemon is described as a “sensitive soul” who needs […]
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RENEWport Community Dinner aims to connect Newport families and build community
RENEWport will host a community dinner for families of Newport children in kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grades on January 16, 2025, from 6:00-8:00 pm at Pell Elementary School. Families are invited to connect with friends and local family-focused organizations while enjoying dinner, crafts, music, and more. Dinner is free and attendees are asked to RSVP […]
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Thousands brave chilly waters for 21st Annual Polar Plunge at Easton’s Beach
Thousands of people braved the cold waters at Easton’s Beach in Newport for the 21st Annual Polar Plunge on New Year’s Day. The event, which started at noon, saw partly cloudy conditions, an air temperature of 48 degrees, and a water temperature of 43 degrees. Hosted by A Wish Come True, the event raises money […]
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Newport Polo seeks 2025 Charity Ball beneficiary
Newport Polo is looking for nominations for the beneficiary of its 24th annual International Polo Charity Ball. The event is scheduled for Aug. 1, 2025, at the newly renovated Rosecliff mansion. They’re specifically interested in 501(c)3 charities that focus on environmental conservation, green initiatives, and sustainability. Dan Keating, who started Newport Polo, says community involvement […]
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Aquidneck Community Table awarded $745,346 to expand food and composting education in Newport schools
Aquidneck Community Table (ACT) today announced a $745,346 grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and R.I. Food Policy Council (RIFPC) to expand local food and composting education and services in area schools. The award is part of a broader $18.7M investment by the EPA to markedly reduce food waste in Rhode Island. […]
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Boat House Restaurant and Tiverton Police collect over 200 toys for local children
The Boat House Restaurant in Tiverton recently teamed up with local police for a great cause. They collected toys for kids in need through the Operation Blue Santa Toy Drive, gathering over 200 gifts. On December 10, the restaurant (part of the Newport Restaurant Group) hosted a special event. Guests who brought a new, unwrapped […]