Good Morning, Newport! Today is Wednesday, May 28, the 148th day of 2025. There are 217 days left in the year. 🥎 Tiverton High School’s softball team has secured a spot in the Division 2 state tournament semifinals after beating Pawtucket Co-Op 11-1 on Tuesday. What’sUpNewp’s Justin Walker was on hand for the game and […]
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Morning Notes: Newport poised to advance Middle Passage Port Marker Project
Good Tuesday morning, Newport! Here’s our daily rundown of what’s happening out there today, plus all that you need to know; enjoy! Weather Forecast Today: Increasing clouds, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southwest wind 5 to […]
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Morning Notes: MLK Center and Butler Basketball team up for Juneteenth tournament
Good Monday morning, Newport! Here’s our daily rundown of what’s happening out there today, plus all that you need to know; enjoy! Weather Forecast Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. North wind around 6 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 51. South […]
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Morning Notes: Bestselling author Lian Dolan to discuss new wedding novel at Charter Books
Good Sunday morning, Newport! Here’s our daily rundown of what’s happening out there today, plus all that you need to know; enjoy! Weather Forecast Today: Increasing clouds, with a high near 64. Northwest wind around 10 mph. Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 51. Northwest wind around 6 mph. […]
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Morning Notes: Miantonomi Park Memorial Tower open to public on Memorial Day
Good Saturday morning, Newport! Here’s our daily rundown of what’s happening out there today, plus all that you need to know; enjoy! Weather Forecast Today: A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. West wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a […]
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Morning Notes: Salve Regina students showcase island-inspired art in Newport exhibition
Good Friday morning, Newport! Here’s our daily rundown of what’s happening out there today, plus all that you need to know; enjoy! Weather Forecast Today: A slight chance of showers before 7am, then a chance of showers after 3pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Northwest wind 10 to 14 […]
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Morning Notes: Local police ramp up impaired driving enforcement this weekend
Good Thursday morning, Newport! Here’s our daily rundown of what’s happening out there today, plus all that you need to know; enjoy! Weather Forecast Coastal Flood Advisory in effect from May 22, 4 PM until May 22, 7 PM Today: Rain, with thunderstorms also possible after 10 am. Some of the storms could produce heavy […]
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Fire damages Matunuck Oyster Bar
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (AP) — One of Rhode Island’s most famous restaurants has been damaged after a fire broke out early Tuesday morning. Union Fire District Steve Pinch says firefighters arrived at 3:45 a.m. to find heavy smoke and flames coming from the Matunuck Oyster Bar in South Kingstown. The cause of the fire was […]
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Jurors deliberate fate of high school basketball coach who conducted naked fat tests
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press WAKEFIELD, R.I. (AP) — Jurors began deliberating Tuesday in the child molestation trial of a former Rhode Island high school basketball coach who asked hundreds of male student-athletes to take off their underwear so he could check their body fat. Defense attorneys contend Aaron Thomas conducted the tests because he was focused […]
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Portsmouth Police make multiple DUI arrests over weekend
Portsmouth police are stepping up their efforts to combat drunk driving, with several arrests made during a recent weekend enforcement push. From May 9-11, 2025, officers patrolled the town and responded to calls, resulting in four DUI charges and one arrest for public drinking. On May 11, Christina Santos, 27, from Fall River, Mass., was […]
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DEM ramping up patrols and education during National Safe Boating Week
Environmental Police Officers from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are teaming up with boating safety advocates across the U.S. and Canada to promote safe, responsible boating and encourage life jacket use during National Safe Boating Week, taking place May 17-23. Throughout the week, DEM’s Division of Law Enforcement (DLE) will increase water patrols, conduct additional […]
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Man arrested for carrying concealed firearm at Glen Manor House
A Massachusetts man is facing gun charges after police found him drunk and carrying a hidden weapon without proper permits at a historic Rhode Island property. Nelson Rivera, 36, from Chelsea, Mass., was arrested on May 4 at the Glen Manor House in Portsmouth. Police spotted Rivera and three others fishing on the property’s dock […]
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Tiverton Police apprehend suspect in casino larceny and home break-in
A Massachusetts man is facing multiple charges after leading Tiverton police on a foot chase that ended with his arrest and the recovery of stolen property. Jesse Dossantos, 37, from New Bedford, was caught on May 5 after Officer Nikolas Constantino spotted him walking on Stafford Road around 10:15 a.m. Constantino recognized Dossantos as matching […]
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Aquidneck Island Police Parade returns on Sunday
The 40th Annual Aquidneck Island Police Parade will occur this Sunday (May 4). The parade will honor three New England Police Officers who were killed in the line of duty in 2024, according to the Newport Police Department. This year’s Grand Marshall is Robert E. Kenahan, the oldest living retired Rhode Island State Trooper. The parade […]
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Newport Police arrest three more individuals in connection with officer assault
Three Newport residents are facing charges related to an assault on two local police officers that happened on April 29. Keyshla Cruz Martinez, 33, Jose Cruz Ortiz, 40, and Mayra Custodio, 27, were arrested on April 30. They’re each charged with simple assault, obstructing officers, and disorderly conduct. The arrests are connected to an incident […]
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Newport Police arrest four after officers attacked
A violent clash in Newport has led to the arrest of four people after two police officers were injured Tuesday night. The trouble started when police responded to a domestic violence call at the Festival Field Housing Development around 9:12 p.m. on April 29. Officers identified Angel Cruz Martinez, 28, of Newport, as the suspect […]
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Newport Police seek public’s help in credit card fraud case
The Newport Police Department is on the hunt for a suspect in a credit card fraud case, and they’re turning to the public for help. On Tuesday afternoon, the department posted a photo of the person they’re looking to identify on Facebook. They’re not sharing many details about the fraud itself or when it happened, […]
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Newport Police need help identifying shoplifting suspect
The Newport Police Department is asking the community for help in identifying a suspect involved in a recent shoplifting incident at a local boutique. Police have shared three photos of the individual on social media, looking for information about the theft that happened on April 21 at Thryn Boutique on 433 Thames St. Detective Brett […]
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Cranston man arrested by Portsmouth Police for sending indecent material to minor
A 36-year-old man from Cranston is facing serious charges after his arrest on April 17. Nicholas Antoniou is accused of sending indecent material to a minor electronically and possessing child pornography. The Rhode Island Violent Fugitive Task Force arrested Antoniou in Cranston following an investigation by Portsmouth Police detectives. The case began when authorities received […]
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Portsmouth Police charge Harrisville man with soliciting a minor
Portsmouth Police have arrested a 56-year-old Rhode Island man on charges of indecent solicitation of a minor. Michael Collins of Harrisville was taken into custody at his home on April 7 around 6:33 a.m., according to a statement on the Portsmouth Police Department’s Facebook page. The arrest comes after the Portsmouth Police Detective Division investigated […]
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Portsmouth firefighters battle roof fire at Connors Funeral Home
A fire has caused major damage to the roof of Connors Funeral Home in Portsmouth. The blaze broke out Friday afternoon, but thankfully, no one was hurt. People started calling 911 around 1:23 p.m. to report the fire at 55 West Main Road. When firefighters got there, they could see flames coming through the roof. […]
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Newport Police arrest suspect in stabbing incident
A stabbing incident in Newport has led to the arrest of a 39-year-old Providence man. Hezekiah Mendoza was taken into custody early Thursday morning following a stabbing that happened Wednesday evening. Newport police got a call about a stabbed man at 12 Dudley Ave. around 6:12 p.m. Wednesday. When they arrived, they found a 35-year-old […]
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Late night crash on Ocean Drive leaves woman in critical condition
A 29-year-old woman is fighting for her life after a serious car accident on Ocean Drive in Newport early Wednesday. Newport police rushed to the scene at Ocean Drive and Hazard Road around 12:43 a.m. on March 26 after reports of screeching tires and a loud crash. Officers found a 2001 white Toyota Corolla against […]
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Woman arrested for DUI with child in car on Route 24
A 33-year-old woman from Bridgewater, Massachusetts is facing DUI charges after being arrested by Portsmouth Police on Sunday, March 23. The incident involved a child passenger in the vehicle. Kaleigh Maraglia was pulled over around 9:36 p.m. while driving north on Route 24 near Sprague Street in Portsmouth. Police noticed her car following another vehicle […]
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Middletown Police seek public’s help in hit-and-run investigation
The Middletown Police Department is asking for help from the public to find a driver who hit a cyclist and drove off. The accident happened on Sunday, March 23, at 6:10 p.m. in front of the shopping plaza at 999 West Main Road. Police are looking for a silver or gray SUV that struck a […]