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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Heather Hole Strout, Executive Director of the MLK Center

by Ryan Belmore 4 hours agoMarch 27, 2023

Heather Hole Strout, Executive Director of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, joins What’sUpNewp at 11:30 am on Tuesday, March 28. During the conversation, we’ll chat with Heather […]

Posted inJamestown

What Sold: 18 Newport County real estate sales, transactions (March 19 – 25)

by Tyler Bernadyn 4 hours agoMarch 27, 2023

Last week, a number of homes were sold in Newport County, Rhode Island. Real estate, like any industry, is based on the foundation of supply and demand. Sellers are still […]

Posted inMiddletown

Adoptable Dog of the Week: Remi

by Ryan Belmore 7 hours agoMarch 27, 2023

Meet your new best friend, Remi, this week’s adoptable dog of the week! Remi is a 1-year-old female mixed breed and is available for adoption right now at the Potter […]

Posted inNewport

The Ocean Race: Boris Herrmann’s Team Malizia lead fleet around Cape HornThe Ocean Race:

by The Ocean Race 8 hours agoMarch 27, 2023

Team Malizia, who were contemplating a return to Cape Town after mast damage in the first days of leg 3, and who approached Cape Horn today nursing an injured crew member, have overcome all these […]

Posted inNews

Most and least lucrative college majors, by state

by Stacker 8 hours agoMarch 27, 2023

Over a dozen medical schools and 40 law schools have elected to withdraw from the U.S. News & World Report annual college rankings as of February 2023. Critics argue that the […]

Posted inNews

Rhode Island girls high school basketball rankings

by Stacker 8 hours agoMarch 27, 2023

From the farm-fueled towns of the heartland to the bustling concrete canyons on the coast, high school girls basketball is a cultural touchstone. Basketball engages nearly 400,000 girls to join […]

Posted inNewport

Goose to perform at the 2023 Newport Folk Festival

by Ryan Belmore 10 hours agoMarch 27, 2023

The Newport Folk Festival today announced that Goose will return to Newport, performing at the 2023 Newport Folk Festival on Saturday, July 29. Goose is an American jam band hailing […]

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Obituary: Kevin M. Kinsella

by O'Neill-Hayes Funeral Home 10 hours agoMarch 27, 2023

Kevin Martin Kinsella, 68, of West Greenwich, RI, died peacefully surrounded by family on March 26, 2023. He was the loving husband of Judy Hambleton, also of West Greenwich, RI. […]

Posted inNewport

2023 Newport Folk Festival lineup announcements

by Ryan Belmore 11 hours agoMarch 27, 2023

The Newport Folk Festival began its tradition of a rolling lineup announcement for its 2023 festival on February 2. The sold-out 2023 Newport Folk Festival will take place at Fort Adams State […]

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What’s Up This Week: March 27 – April 2

by Ryan Belmore 11 hours agoMarch 27, 2023

Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this week, Monday, March 27 through Sunday, April 2, 2023. Monday, March 27 Things To Do Entertainment City […]

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Obituary: Mary (Correira) Barretto

by Memorial Funeral Home 11 hours agoMarch 27, 2023

Mary (Correira) Barretto, 95, of Portsmouth died on March 25, 2023, with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late Joseph George Barretto. Born on April […]

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Congressman Magaziner leads effort to double the Pell Grant

by Ryan Belmore 12 hours agoMarch 27, 2023

Today, Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) announced that he is leading 104 of his colleagues in requesting increased funding for the Federal Pell Grant Program and to double the maximum annual […]

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Portsmouth Police charge driver with DUI after a head-on collision on East Main Road

by Ryan Belmore 12 hours agoMarch 27, 2023

Portsmouth Police Department today announced via a press release that an operator has been charged with DUI following a head-on collision on East Main Road on March 24. Press Release […]

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Obituary: Lisa J. Maynard

by Memorial Funeral Home 13 hours agoMarch 27, 2023

Lisa J. Maynard of Portsmouth, RI passed away peacefully Sunday March 26th in Avon, CT. Born in Newport, RI on November 28, 1967 daughter of Robert L. Maynard and the […]

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City of Newport releases final draft of Transportation Master Plan

by Ryan Belmore 14 hours agoMarch 27, 2023

With an eye toward making Newport a safe and inviting place for all people to travel, whether on foot, by bike, bus, or vehicle, the City of Newport on Thursday […]

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Spring Street water main work is to begin on March 27

by Ryan Belmore 15 hours agoMarch 27, 2023

The City of Newport, Department of Utilities, Water Division will be making some critical and necessary improvements to the City’s Water System on Spring Street from Narragansett Avenue to Perry Street. […]

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7-Day Weather forecast for Newport County

by What's Up Newp 16 hours agoMarch 27, 2023

The following is the National Weather Service 7-day weather forecast, centered on Newport State Airport; Weather Forecast Marine Forecast

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3-day Surf Forecast for Rhode Island

by What's Up Newp 17 hours agoMarch 27, 2023

The following is the National Weather Service Surf Zone Forecast for Newport, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts.

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Twenty years on, reflection and regret on 2002 Iraq war vote

by The Associated Press 21 hours agoMarch 27, 2023

By MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Michigan Sen. Debbie Stabenow was sitting in Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld’s conference room at the Pentagon, listening to him make the […]

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Team Malizia’s Rosalin Kuiper suffers a head injury near Cape Horn – she is conscious, stable and recovering

by The Ocean Race March 26, 2023March 26, 2023

The following information is from Team Malizia At around 0900 UTC on 26th March Rosalin Kuiper suffered a head injury after she fell from her bunk when the boat turned […]

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The Ocean Race: Final push for The Horn

by Ryan Belmore March 26, 2023March 26, 2023

After 48 hours of building wind and seas, with gusts over 40 knots and waves approaching 7 metres, conditions are starting to moderate on Sunday with the IMOCA fleet turning south […]

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Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in Rhode Island

by Stacker March 26, 2023March 26, 2023

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 […]

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How gas prices have changed in Rhode Island in the last week

by Stacker March 26, 2023March 26, 2023

Chaos in the financial markets and fears of a recession may have kept gas prices from jumping this past week, even as Americans embark on spring travel plans. A gallon […]

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Final Talk of Irish Museum’s 21 Lecture Series to feature Mike Slein

by Ryan Belmore March 26, 2023March 26, 2023

The Museum of Newport Irish History announces the fifth and final presentation of its 21st Annual Lecture Series, to feature Mike Slein,who will give a talk titled, “A Virtual Tour of […]

Posted inNewport

“Dancing at the Forty Steps” returns to the Cliff Walk on Sunday

by Ryan Belmore March 26, 2023March 26, 2023

“Dancing at the Forty Steps,” a flagship event of Newport Irish Heritage Month, will be presented Sunday, March 26 at 3:00 p.m., sponsored by the Museum of Newport Irish History. This […]

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