The National Sailing Hall of Fame will begin accepting nominations Wednesday for its Class of 2026, inviting sailing enthusiasts nationwide to submit candidates through Dec. 31. The announcement follows the hall’s 15th anniversary and class induction ceremony, which brought the total number of honored sailing legends to 147. “Our process is unique in that it […]
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Norman Bird Sanctuary’s Harvest Fair returns with expanded sustainability focus
The Norman Bird Sanctuary’s annual Harvest Fair will return Oct. 4-5 with an expanded focus on sustainability, thanks to lead sponsor 11th Hour Racing’s continued partnership. The two-day event, which has drawn thousands of visitors to Aquidneck Island for more than 50 years, will feature traditional autumn activities alongside new environmental initiatives designed to promote […]
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Rock the Beach Gala returns to Newport this Thursday
This Thursday, September 25, 2025, Newport Mental Health will host its 11th annual gala at the Newport Beach House beginning at 5:30 p.m. The event has become one of the most anticipated evenings in Newport County, drawing around 300 guests to celebrate compassion, community, and recovery. A handful of tickets remain available, offering the opportunity […]
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Newport Restoration Foundation honors four projects at 19th annual preservation awards
The Newport Restoration Foundation recognized four exemplary historic preservation projects in Newport County at its 19th Annual Doris Duke Historic Preservation Awards on Thursday. The sold-out ceremony at Rough Point honored Hope Street Barn, Honeysuckle Carriage House, Ochre Court’s Cignaroli Ceiling Painting and OVERLAP Gallery. The 2025 awardees were selected in collaboration with the City […]
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Newport Tree Conservancy to plant clonal sweetgum at Morton Park Oct. 9
The Newport Tree Conservancy will plant a clonal replacement of a historic American sweetgum tree at Morton Park on Thursday, Oct. 9, at 2 p.m. The original sweetgum, estimated to be over 150 years old, was lost during a weather event in September 2024. The tree stood during the Olmsted Firm’s survey of the land […]
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Newport County gets $1.05M in federal community grants
Three Newport County communities will receive more than $1 million in federal Community Development Block Grant funding to support public facility improvements and essential services, Gov. Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Executive Office of Housing announced Wednesday. The awards, totaling approximately $1.05 million for the region, will fund projects ranging from senior center renovations […]
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IYRS School of Technology & Trades earns dual national honors for student success
The IYRS School of Technology & Trades received two national honors from the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, the school announced in a press release Monday. The Newport-based trade school earned the 2025 ACCSC Commitment to Student Success Award, the commission’s highest institutional recognition, according to the announcement. Additionally, Athena Vieira, a 2024 […]
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County names new CEO
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County has appointed Kelley Coen as its chief executive officer, the organization announced in a press release. Coen, currently the club’s chief advancement officer, will officially begin her new role Sept. 25. “I am honored to be leading the Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County,” Coen said […]
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Sail Newport upgrades fleet with 14 new J/7 keelboats for public programs
Sail Newport announced Thursday at the Newport International Boat Show that it has purchased 14 new J/7 sailboats to replace its aging fleet and expand capacity for the nonprofit’s public sailing programs, according to a press release. The 23-foot daysailers feature enlarged cockpits that can accommodate up to six adults, nearly double the capacity of […]
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Visiting Nurse Home & Hospice marks 75 years of service
Visiting Nurse Home & Hospice, a cornerstone of public health in Rhode Island, is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. The non-profit, which began with just four nurses in Newport, has grown into a statewide organization with more than 200 employees, providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation and hospice care to thousands of patients annually. The organization’s […]
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San Diego Yacht Club takes early lead despite rocky start at Rolex NYYC Invitational Cup
Defending champion San Diego Yacht Club overcame an early setback to grab the lead after the first day of racing at the ninth Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup on Tuesday. Despite being called over the starting line early in the opening race, the San Diego crew rallied with a 7-1-1 scoreline to accumulate […]
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Citizens Pell Bridge Run announces 31 local nonprofits as 2025 beneficiaries
Thirty-one local nonprofits will benefit from the 14th annual Citizens Pell Bridge Run when thousands of participants cross the Claiborne Pell Newport Bridge at sunrise Oct. 19. The 4-mile run and walk from Jamestown to Newport marks the only day each year pedestrians are allowed on the bridge. One hundred percent of proceeds will be […]
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Rose Island opens doors to public for artist residency showcase
Seven Rhode Island artists working on Rose Island will showcase their creations to the public Saturday as part of the third annual Rose Island Artist Residency program. The artists — Ryan Miech, Joseph Marchesi, Xander Marro, Isabella Uliasz, Welder Vasquez, Madeline Walent and Allison Wilbur — began their six-night residency Monday and will open their […]
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Classic Yacht Regatta draws over 200, raises funds for IYRS students
More than 200 competitors and supporters attended the 46th Annual Newport Classic Yacht Regatta over Labor Day weekend. Organized by the IYRS School of Technology & Trades and the Ida Lewis Yacht Club, the event, chaired by IYRS alumnus Jens Lange, featured 32 classic yachts, including a one-design race circle for Herreshoff 12 1/2s. Racing […]
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RENEWport volunteers welcome Pell Elementary students on first day
Volunteer greeters from RENEWport joined staff and teachers at Claiborne Pell Elementary School on Wednesday to welcome kindergarten through fourth-grade students back for the first day of the 2025-26 school year. The new RENEWport Volunteer Greeter Program is designed to encourage school attendance and build stronger ties between Newport Public Schools and the broader community. […]
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Newport Historical Society’s black history database now reaches millions through partnership
The Newport Historical Society’s groundbreaking research on Black and Indigenous history has gained a dramatically wider audience through a new partnership with American Ancestors, the digital platform of the New England Historic Genealogical Society. The collaboration publishes the Newport Historical Society’s “Voices from the NHS Archives” database as part of American Ancestors’ 10 Million Names […]
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Tiverton Library to screen documentary on addiction recovery
The Tiverton Public Library will host a free screening of “Beyond the Finish Line,” a documentary about addiction recovery and hope, on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Filmmaker Doug Fingliss will present his deeply personal film and lead a discussion following the screening at the library at 34 Roosevelt Avenue. The event, held in honor of […]
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Newport Tree Conservancy finds permanent home for nursery operations
After nearly four decades of nurturing Newport’s urban forest, the Newport Tree Conservancy has secured a permanent home for its tree propagation efforts. The organization, founded in 1987 as the Newport Tree Society, will operate from the newly established Minnie Cushing Coleman Heritage Tree Nursery on Coggeshall Avenue. The move comes after years of uncertainty […]
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Newport community group draws record crowd to discuss local issues
More than 45 Newport residents ranging in age from their mid-teens to mid-90s gathered Monday for a community conversation event to discuss pressing local issues. The World Café discussion, co-hosted by RENEWport and Emmanuel Church, drew the largest crowd yet since the series began in April. Expert facilitator Gene Thompson-Grove guided participants through discussions on […]
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Newport Mental Health offers free wellness event for students
Newport Mental Health will host a free wellness event Monday designed to help students prepare mentally for the upcoming school year. The “Get Grounded” event will run from 2 to 4 p.m. at Miantonomi Park and is open to elementary, middle and high school students throughout Newport County and their families. No registration is required. […]
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Newport Art Museum raises record $648,500 in summer fundraising events
The Newport Art Museum announced Thursday that its signature summer fundraising events generated a record $648,500 to support exhibitions and programming, with attendance reaching more than 1,400 people across three days. The museum’s Summer Art Party and Wet Paint events raised $428,500 for ongoing exhibitions, programming and community outreach. An additional $220,000 was raised to […]
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Newport regatta to benefit three marine nonprofits
NEWPORT, R.I. — Three nonprofit organizations focused on sailing and marine safety will benefit from the annual Sail for Hope regatta scheduled for Sept. 27 around Jamestown, organizers announced Monday. The fundraising race will support Warrior Sailing, which teaches wounded veterans sailing skills, the Better Bay Alliance’s boating safety programs, and Sail Newport’s community access initiatives. Warrior […]
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Salve Regina names new vice provost for graduate programs
Salve Regina University has appointed Dr. Aaron Lorenz as vice provost of graduate and professional studies, the university announced Monday. Lorenz will lead strategy and planning for graduate programs at the Catholic university, building on Salve’s position as a provider of graduate education. He will report to Provost Dr. Nancy Schreiber and replace Dr. David […]
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Rhode Island PBS to host ‘Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale’ screening at Jane Pickens Theatre
Rhode Island PBS and The Public’s Radio will present a special screening of “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale” on Sept. 10 at The Jane Pickens Theatre & Event Center in Newport. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the screening beginning at 7:30 p.m. The event serves as a fundraiser for Rhode Island PBS, with tickets […]
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MÃE Organization for the Homeless serves Rhode Islanders-in-need with basic human services
Native Rhode Islander Tuni Schartner is sometimes referred to as “Rhode Island’s Economic Gardener.” She earned this nickname due to her personal mission of “helping businesses thrive, and to help the Rhode Island economy grow; always focusing on the greater good.” Since graduating from URI, Schartner has held community-driven leadership roles all over Rhode Island, […]