On Thursday evening, we watched three meter maids casually have a conversation and “hang out” on Thames Street in front of the Post Office. At first, we thought they may […]
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Guest Column: Can Oysters Increase Your Chance Of A Second Date?
Brian Ashness is the Raw Bar Chef at the Midtown Oyster Bar, luckily he also loves oysters. Can oysters increase your chance of a second date? The short answer— yes, […]
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Guest View From Oklahoma: A Reminder to Enjoy, Appreciate and Love Newport’s ‘Way Of Life’
I am a totally normal person. I never even considered that my way of life was out of the ordinary. My way is so simple. On any given day, you […]
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Letter To The Editor: Response to Proposal to Preemptively Prohibit Legal Sales of Marijuana in Middletown
The following Letter To The Editor was written and submitted by Mike Simpson, a resident of Middletown The views and opinions expressed within this piece may not be those of What’sUpNewp’s staff, advertisers […]
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Letter To The Editor: Politics Trumps Questions – Approval of Fire Boat Expected
The following Letter To The Editor was written and submitted by Mike Cullen, a resident of Newport. The views and opinions expressed within this piece may not be those of What’sUpNewp’s staff, […]
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Editorial: Residents Right To Be Concerned About Purchase of New Fire Boat
At a time when families and businesses of Newport are concerned about keeping their taxes, water rates and expenses down, and when aid to local nonprofits and public services are […]
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Representative Lauren Carson (D- District 75, Newport) Responds to 38 Studios Criminal Investigation
Representative Lauren Carson has responded with a Letter To The Editor following a press conference on Friday where Rhode Island State Police shared that there will be no indictments in […]
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Op-Ed: How to Ride (and Walk and Drive) in Newport
The following was submitted and written by Bari Freeman, Executive Director of Bike Newport. It seems to happen about this time every year, without rhyme or reason, or good sense. […]
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Op-Ed: It’s Time For United Prayer in Newport
The following was written by Paul Hoffman, Pastor at EFC Newport. Based on the shootings last week in Baton Rouge, St. Paul and Dallas, and the heated Presidential campaign, I […]
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Op-Ed: A Long-Term Solution For Newport, Rhode Island’s Traffic/Parking Crisis
The following op-ed was submitted and written by Liam Blank. Newport is undoubtedly Rhode Island’s most popular tourist destination, attracting more than 3-million visitors annually. With only 5,000 available parking […]
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Voice Of Newport: An Open Letter to Andy Lavarre, Newport City Council Candidate
Following the announcement by Andy Lavarre that he would be running for Newport City Council, there has been an abundance of feedback in the community and online regarding his comments […]
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Op-Ed: R.I. must build smarter now to adapt to already-rising sea levels
Rep. Lauren H. Carson (D-Dist. 75, Newport) is chairwoman of the Special House Commission to Study Economic Risk Due to Flooding and Sea Level Rise. In recent years, it has […]
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Op-Ed: Toll-Setting Must Be Subject to Checks and Balances
Op-Ed By Sen. Marc A. Cote and Rep. Daniel P. Reilly | Sen. Marc A. Cote (D-Dist. 24) represents Woonsocket and North Smithfield. Rep. Daniel P. Reilly (R-Dist. 72) represents Portsmouth […]
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Op-Ed by Rep. Deborah Ruggiero (Jamestown/Middletown): RhodeWorks is Right Route to a Stronger Economy
Op-Ed by Rep. Deborah Ruggiero (D-Dist. 74, Jamestown, Middletown), Deputy Majority Leader Rhode Island has the least-safe bridges and roads in America—visible to anyone traveling the state. A thriving Rhode […]
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Op-Ed: Sales Tax Holiday Would Be A ‘Victory Day’ for Rhode Island Taxpayers and Small Businesses
The following Op-Ed was written by Rep. Deborah Ruggiero (D-Dist. 74, Jamestown, Middletown), Deputy Majority Leader. Small business is the lifeblood of Rhode Island economy. We have over 95,000 small businesses, […]
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Last Days to Sign Up for SNA 5K By the Bay!
The Newport Chapter of the Surface Navy Association invites you to join us for the 94th running of the SNA 5K By the Bay, a Newport Tradition. This semi-annual road […]
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Support Newport AOH Pipe and Drum’s Trip to Ireland for Dublin Parade
The Newport AOH Pipe and Drum marching band has been invited to participate in the centennial parade in Dublin, Ireland taking place March 26, 2016. The Parade to honor the […]
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Anchor Bend Glassworks Invites Public to See Fall Gallery Show, ‘Molten Harvest’
The following is a visitor submitted post. The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of What’sUpNewp, its contributors or of its […]
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Sea Side Sweets & T’s and Newport Police Department Will Host Safe Halloween Event
The following is a visitor submitted post. The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of What’sUpNewp, its contributors or of its […]
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Editorial: Repose to the Sept 24th edition of Newport this Week Ghost Editor, “Tone Down the Rhetoric Please”
The following is a visitor submitted editorial. The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of What’sUpNewp, its contributors or of its […]