Forum Lodge #391 Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America is offering three $1,000 scholarships to Aquidneck Island public high school seniors with Italian heritage. The Anna M. Ripa Memorial Scholarship is available to students graduating in June 2025 who are heading to college that fall. To be eligible, students need to have kept […]
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The Legendary Wailers featuring Junior Marvin to headline 2025 IYRS Summer Gala
The International Yacht Restoration School (IYRS) is gearing up for its annual Summer Gala on July 12, 2025. The event, taking place at 449 Thames St. in Newport, aims to raise essential funds for the school and its students. Guests can look forward to an evening filled with cocktails, dinner, auctions, and live music from […]
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Charlie Holder, Sr. Memorial 5K returning for second year
The Holder family is gearing up for the second annual Charlie Holder, Sr. Memorial 5K race on May 17, 2025, in Middletown. BRS Building Company is presenting the event, which aims to raise $20,000 for the Newport County YMCA and the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center. Charlie Holder, Sr. (CREDIT: Elaine Holder) The […]
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Sail Newport and ORCA team up for Fort Adams coastline cleanup
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and help keep Newport’s shoreline beautiful. Sail Newport and the Ocean Recovery Community Alliance (ORCA) are organizing a cleanup at Fort Adams on April 12. The event runs from 10 a.m. to noon, giving volunteers a chance to clear away winter debris and spruce up the local coastline. […]
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MLK Community Center launches The Kids’ Wonder Lab
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center (MLK Community Center) this week announced the launch of a new program for families in Newport County. The Kids’ Wonder Lab will support families with children aged 18 months to 4 years old. According to the MLK Community Center, the program aims to enhance socialization and promote […]
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Aquidneck Island Land Trust is now accepting applications for grants from the Merritt Neighborhood Fund
Aquidneck Island Land Trust is now accepting applications for grants from the Merritt Neighborhood Fund, an endowed fund which seeks to support the preservation of small parks, community gardens, and other natural spaces on Aquidneck Island. Established in 1999 to honor the late Peter M. Merritt, the Land Trust’s president emeritus, the Fund supports projects […]
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Love your pet and save lives: Join the Potter League’s 9th Annual ‘P.S. I Love You Pet Photo Contest’
Calling all pet lovers! The Potter League for Animals invites you to join the fun and make a difference by entering the 9th Annual P.S. I Love You Pet Photo Contest. This heartwarming fundraiser celebrates the love we share with our pets while providing critical support for animals in need. It’s easy to participate! Submit your favorite […]
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Puddingstone Music Series announces inaugural board of directors
The Puddingstone Music Series, a 501(c)3 non-profit, has just named its first Board of Directors. This new board brings together five members with diverse backgrounds and expertise: Karen Nielsen Bevan, a classically trained soprano, joins as a Director. Karen majored in the history of art and classical voice studies at Connecticut College and Yale, then […]
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Looking for a cuddly and loyal companion this Valentine’s Day? Look no further than Jubilee
Meet Jubilee, a 9-year-old mixed breed dog looking for her forever home through the Potter League for Animals in Middletown. This 60-pound sweetheart is our Adoptable Dog of the Week at What’sUpNewp. Jubilee may be a bit shy at first, but she quickly warms up to people and becomes a total cuddle bug. The Potter […]
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Aquidneck Island Land Trust preserves 13 acres of Greenvale Vineyards
Aquidneck Island Land Trust Secures 13 Acres of Historic Vineyard A piece of Rhode Island’s agricultural heritage is now protected for future generations. The Aquidneck Island Land Trust has successfully conserved 13 acres of Greenvale Vineyards in Portsmouth, safeguarding it as open space and farmland. The conservation easement, announced on February 11, is a team […]
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Salve Regina University receives $12 million gift to boost business education
Salve Regina University announced today that it has received a $12 million gift from the Jean and David W. Wallace Foundation. The gift focuses on creating innovative experiences in business with the naming of the Jean and David W. Wallace Department of Business and Economics. It also supports the creation of the Anita and Robert R. […]
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IYRS School of Technology & Trades launches virtual campus tour
IYRS School of Technology & Trades now offers an interactive virtual tour of its marine trades and advanced technology campus. This digital experience gives prospective students and industry partners worldwide a chance to explore the school’s facilities from anywhere. Launched on Feb. 7, 2025, the virtual tour showcases 10 key areas including the marina, wharf, […]
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Four Hearts Foundation spreads love with handmade cards
The Four Hearts Foundation is brightening the lives of seniors this Valentine’s Day. They’ve recently collected handmade cards to deliver to nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and memory care units across Aquidneck Island. Kateri Buerman, who runs the foundation and spearheaded this mission, shares that she is o blown away by the level of community […]
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Aquidneck Island Land Trust announces Art & Writing Contest winners
The Aquidneck Island Land Trust has announced 27 student winners in the 2024 Aquidneck Island Land Trust Art & Writing Contest, held annually to promote the importance and value of the conservation of open spaces. For its 10th anniversary, the Land Trust partnered with the Newport Art Museum to display all student work in Voices […]
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Newport Restaurant Group’s gift card program raises more than $71,000 for local nonprofits
Newport Restaurant Group (NRG) has announced that it has donated $71,142 to local nonprofits as a result of its annual, year-round gift card program, exceeding last year’s fundraising total by more than $7,000. Through the program, $2.00 from every gift card purchase is donated to area nonprofits fighting food insecurity. Since the program’s inception in […]
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Significant voice for the homeless retires
For four decades, Russ Partridge has served the homeless community, from Crossroads in Providence to the WARM Center in Westerly, where he has been executive director for 17 years. He has earned a reputation statewide for the work he has done, the expertise he has shared, and as a voice for those silenced by poverty […]
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Regulus, the Dalmatian with a zest for life, seeks an adventurous home
Meet Regulus, a 2-year-old Dalmatian looking for his forever home through the Potter League for Animals in Middletown. This energetic and curious pup has been named What’sUpNewp’s Adoptable Dog of the Week. At 80 pounds, Regulus is a handsome boy with a love for adventure and exploring. The Potter League describes him as sweet and […]
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Portsmouth/Tiverton Rotary Club announces 2025 Scholarship Opportunity
The Portsmouth-Tiverton Rotary Club is now taking applications for its 2025 scholarship program. This opportunity is open to graduating seniors from Portsmouth and Tiverton High Schools who need financial help for college. The scholarship aims to recognize students who live up to the Rotary’s “Service Above Self” motto through their community work, leadership, and academic […]
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On a quest to revive Parkgate
The Parkgate Restoration Association (PRA) is asking for the community’s help. The nonprofit, established in 2022, is working to restore the Parkgate Estate, perhaps more commonly known as the Newport Elks Lodge, “to its former Gilded Age Glory,” Caroline Caswell says, treasurer of the association. Since its establishment, the organization has raised over $100,000 and […]
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Tiverton and Jamestown volunteers honored with prestigious Scouting America awards
Scouting America’s Narragansett Council recently honored 11 volunteers for their outstanding community service and dedication to local youth. Among the recipients were two Newport County residents, Kurt Gent from Tiverton and Charlie Normand from Jamestown, who received the Silver Beaver Award – the highest recognition a local council can give to a volunteer. The awards […]
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Newport Festivals Foundation expands Free Music Lessons Program to Providence
Newport Festivals Foundation, which produces the Newport Folk and Newport Jazz Festivals, has announced the expansion of its Free Music Lessons program to Providence, Rhode Island. Starting today, any student, ages 9-18 can now register to receive ten private music lessons at the Providence School of Music, free of charge. LINK TO REGISTER For the […]
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Brady, a resilient Newfiedoodle, seeks forever home after overcoming health challenges
Brady, a 5-year-old Newfoundland-Poodle mix, is ready for adoption at the Potter League for Animals in Middletown. This 84-pound gentle giant has overcome a severe case of mange that left him nearly hairless, and now he’s looking for a family to call his own. Due to the extensive damage to his hair follicles, Brady’s coat […]
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Farm Fresh Rhode Island awarded $10,000 grant from Jacques Pépin Foundation
Farm Fresh Rhode Island is one of 16 organizations across the country to receive a $10,000 grant from the Jacques Pépin Foundation (JPF) for its work in culinary education and community support. The Providence-based program runs the Harvest Kitchen culinary job training initiative, which helps youth ages 16-19 involved with the Rhode Island Department of […]
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Better Bay Alliance hosting Boating Safety Seminars
The Better Bay Alliance is rolling out a series of boating safety seminars across Rhode Island in 2025. These sessions aim to boost maritime safety for everyone from seasoned captains to first-time boaters. The seminars will cover key topics like navigation rules, how to read waterway markers, and essential safety practices. What to Expect at […]
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Seamen’s Church Institute offers maritime scholarship for Newport County students
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 […]