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3-day Surf Forecast for Rhode Island
The following is the National Weather Service Surf Zone Forecast for Newport, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts.
7-Day Weather forecast for Newport County
The following is the National Weather Service 7-day weather forecast, centered on Newport State Airport; Weather Forecast Marine Forecast
Obituary: Captain Marshall T. Slayton, USN (Ret)
Captain Marshall T. Slayton, USN (Ret) of Portsmouth, RI passed away on May 27, 2023 at Webster at Rye in Rye, NH. Marsh was born on May 1, 1931 in […]
The Greenlove Foundation donates its 27th Water Bottle Filling Station
The Greenlove Foundation this week announced that it has donated its 27th water bottle filling station donation to the Father John V. Doyle School in Coventry, Rhode Island, as it […]
Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in Rhode Island
Stacker compiled a list of cities with the fastest growing home prices in Rhode Island using data from Zillow. Cities are ranked by the dollar change in Zillow Home Values […]
How gas prices have changed in Rhode Island in the last week
Gas prices haven’t budged in weeks despite Memorial Day Weekend’s history of high travel demand. That’s mostly attributable to lower prices for a barrel of oil and low demand, according […]
The Ocean Race: Aarhus In-Port Race set for Sunday showdown
Conditions in Aarhus have been incredible so far during the stopover and the sunny skies are forecast to continue into Sunday’s In-Port Race. Crowds have been enjoying the warmth and the […]
What’s Up Today: Saturday, June 3
Good Saturday Morning! My name is Ryan Belmore and I’m the Owner and Publisher of What’sUpNewp and author of this newsletter, What’s Up Today – your daily guide to all […]
Newport Contemporary Ballet announces 2023 summer events
Newport Contemporary Ballet (NCB), formerly Island Moving Company, on Friday announced dates and details for its annual summer events and productions. Tickets for the week-long Newport Dance Festival and the company’s […]
Road Report: Schedule of lane closures and road construction projects (June 3 – 10)
The following road and lane closure notices have been scheduled by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) and Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA). All schedules are weather-dependent […]
Home on Little Compton’s Ocean Drive sells for $2.002 million
Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty today announced the sale of 20 Ocean Drive in Little Compton for $2,002,000. The sellers were represented by the Soby-Fox Team and the buyers were represented by Holly […]
Thompson Middle School Science Teacher Taylor Rock named Newport District Teacher of the Year
Newport Public Schools today announced that Thompson Middle School science teacher Taylor Rock has been named Newport Public School District Teacher of the Year for the 2022-2023 school year. Mr. […]
MONOPOLY: Newport Edition debuting June 2024
Mr. Monopoly is making his way to Newport, and he wants you to be part of his next venture! Top Trumps USA, the American division of Winning Moves International, creators […]
Obituary: Edward F. Kirwin
Edward F. Kirwin, 83, of Middletown, RI, passed away on June 1, 2023 in Newport. He was the husband of JoAnne (Glynn) Kirwin. Ed retired from the Middletown Fire Department […]
House Hunting? Here are the 40 open houses taking place across Newport County this weekend
Looking for a new house to make a home on Aquidneck Island? Check out these open houses taking place across the Island this weekend! The information below includes Time, Property […]
Obituary: Lisa Stedford
Lisa Bailey Stedford passed away at home on Monday, May 29, 2023. Lisa was the daughter of Mary (Griffin) Bailey of Newport and the late Raymond W. Bailey Sr. She […]
What’s Up at Scales & Shells: UpScales opens, Weekend Brunch, and a refreshed and updated experience
 Scales & Shells has announced new offerings for summer 2023 and invites locals and visitors to experience unique and delicious dishes sourced from local purveyors. A mainstay of the Newport dining scene […]
The Ocean Race: Fighting for a comeback in Aarhus
This story is published on behalf of GUYOT environnement – Team Europe The emotional rollercoaster ride for GUYOT environnement – Team Europe is over. After the dismasting near the American […]
‘Six Picks’ Music: The best in local music this weekend (June 2-4)
Another fine weekend of great local music is ahead, and we’ve got six top statewide picks for you. Late update: Given the weekend forecast, we’re highlighting mainly indoor events, but […]
What’s Up Today: Friday, June 2
Good Morning! Today is Friday, June 2, 2023. Today’s newsletter is 1,625 words – approximately a 8-minute read. Sign up for our free daily newsletter and we’ll deliver this story/newsletter […]
National Donut Day 2023: ‘Six Picks’ best donut shops in Rhode Island
We present six of our favorite donut shops … we know, there are many more deserving our attention… just give us some time, we’ll get there! Middletown: Ma’s Donuts features […]
What’s Up This Weekend: June 2 – 4
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport, Rhode Island, this weekend, June 2 – 4, 2023. Friday, June 2 Cruise Ship Schedule: Celebrity Summit will […]
The Ocean Race: Ocean microplastics found to be rife by teams sailing around the world
Preliminary results from the initial legs of the current edition of The Ocean Race show microplastics in each one of the 40 samples analysed so far, with as many as […]
Utility: New retail experience that celebrates the chef and the host opening in Middletown
Mission in Middletown is getting a new neighbor! The crew behind The Mission Group, owners of Mission and Thames Street Kitchen (TSK) in Newport, plan to venture into the retail […]