Ireland’s leading folk group, The High Kings, are coming to Newport this summer as part of their Rocky Road Tour 2026. Spectacle Live will present the concert at The JPT Film & Event Center on Thursday, July 16, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 3, at 10 a.m. and are available at […]
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Newport International Boat Show sets dates for 55th annual event this September
The Newport International Boat Show will mark its 55th year this fall, with organizers announcing the event will take place September 17-20, 2026, at the Newport Yachting Center in downtown Newport. “We are so excited to announce the dates for our 55th annual show,” said Lisa Knowles, show director. “Every year we add more to […]
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401Gives surpasses $1 million in just hours as Rhode Islanders rally behind local nonprofits
Rhode Islanders didn’t wait long to open their wallets. 401Gives, the statewide day of giving powered by United Way of Rhode Island, surpassed $1 million in donations by 9:42 a.m. Tuesday — just a few hours after giving began — with more than 3,700 donors contributing to 602 nonprofits. The Haitian Project led all organizations […]
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Messenger’s late goal lifts Tiverton past Rogers in girls lacrosse thriller, 8-7
Addaline Messenger saved her best for last. The senior midfielder scored three goals Monday evening, capping the performance with the game-winner in the final minutes to lift Tiverton past Rogers 8-7 in a girls lacrosse game played at Tiverton High School. The contest was decided within one or two goals the entire game, with neither […]
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This Day in RI History: March 31, 2010, Record-breaking floods devastate the region
Where were you during the flood of 2010? You may recall that the flooding crippled parts of the state and shut down the Warwick Mall and other businesses for months. National Weather Service Photo The National Weather Service explained what happened. Pre-existing elevated river levels and saturated soil conditions from recent heavy rainfall combined with […]
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Millions spent, doors still closed: Inside the stalled Newport Performing Arts Center
Farrar Associates of Newport has been the general contractor for the Opera House project (Newport Performing Arts Center) and is responsible for a considerable amount of work completed under phase one and funded by a 2014 state Council of the Arts Bond Referendum. James Farrar, President of Farrar Associates, after some initial confusion on our […]
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Tiverton’s West Place Animal Sanctuary receives customized Land Rover Defender 130 after winning national award
West Place Animal Sanctuary has received a customized Land Rover Defender 130 vehicle after winning the Honoree Award in the 2025 Defender Service Awards presented by Chase, the organization announced Monday. The vehicle handover took place Sunday at Jake Kaplan’s Land Rover Warwick, where West Place supporters, volunteers and staff gathered to celebrate the honor. […]
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Boys Town New England names Marcy Shyllon as executive director
Boys Town New England has named Marcy Shyllon as its executive director, the organization announced Monday, formalizing her leadership after a successful stint as interim director. Shyllon, who has been with Boys Town since 2006, most recently served as senior director of program operations, overseeing the Family Home Program and Foster Family Services Program across […]
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A first look at Claw & Hammer, Stone Crab & Seafood Restaurant
I was invited by the Heritage Group to check out their newest restaurant, Claw & Hammer, ahead of its official opening on April 4. For anyone who has spent time in Newport, you know 527 Thames Street. Scales & Shells was a staple for a long time. One of those places people remember for what […]
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Eugenio Suarez hits a 3-run homer and Reds beat Red Sox 3-2 to win season-opening series
By JEFF WALLNER Associated Press CINCINNATI (AP) — Eugenio Suarez hit a three-run home run and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Sunday to win their season-opening series. Suarez’s homer, his first since rejoining the Reds this offseason, came on an 0-2 pitch from Greg Weissert with two runners aboard in […]
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Coalition rallies to save Newport Hospital birthing center, plans State House lobby day
A growing coalition of Newport-area organizations is calling on Brown University Health to publicly commit to preserving the Noreen Stonor Drexel Birthing Center at Newport Hospital — and is mobilizing residents to make their voices heard at the Rhode Island State House next month. The Coalition for Newport Hospital Birthing Center, which includes more than […]
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Newport mansion sells for $8.1 million, ranking among state’s top sales of 2026
A stone-and-shingle estate in one of Newport’s most coveted private enclaves has sold for $8,100,000, making it the second-highest sale in the city and the third-highest statewide so far in 2026, according to data from the Multiple Listing Service. The property, located at 10 Ocean Lawn Lane, was listed by Joseph Costa, a sales associate […]
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Newport educator Jo Eva Gaines honored with Rhode Island Foundation’s 2026 Black History Month Award
The Rhode Island Foundation honored Newport educator Jo Eva Gaines with its 2026 Black History Month Award, recognizing her decades of service as a pioneering figure in public education. The award was presented at the foundation’s annual Black History Month celebration. “Jo Eva Gaines is a pioneering figure in the world of public education. At […]
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As fuel prices rise, US lawmakers push to suspend the federal gas tax
By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — As the war in Iran pushes U.S. gas prices toward $4 a gallon nationally, some lawmakers are pushing to suspend the federal gasoline tax in the latest attempt to try to control surging energy costs. Lawmakers say the action would provide much-needed relief for families and businesses that rely on […]
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Rally planned for Middletown as part of national ‘No Kings’ movement
A political rally organized by the Newport Dems Direct Action Committee is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, at Pottsy Field near Two Mile Corner, 600 West Main Rd., with activities running from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The event is part of the national “No Kings” movement, a series of demonstrations that organizers describe as a […]
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IYRS launches new runabout restoration course in partnership with Antique & Classic Boat Society
IYRS School of Technology & Trades has announced a new Runabout Restoration Course, a 9-month hands-on program developed in partnership with the Antique & Classic Boat Society (ACBS). The pilot course gives students the opportunity to complete a full restoration of a classic 17-foot 1940 Chris-Craft Deluxe, from structural rebuild to final water testing. Classes […]
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Rhode Island’s family caregivers provide $2.8 billion in unpaid labor each year, AARP report finds
Rhode Island’s family caregivers provide an estimated $2.8 billion worth of labor each year, the vast majority of it unpaid, according to a new report from AARP. The report, “Valuing the Invaluable 2026,” finds that 155,000 Rhode Islanders care for older parents, spouses, neighbors, and other loved ones, contributing 111 million hours of care annually. […]
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Charter Books to host Columbia Journalism School professor Nicholas Lemann for book talk in Newport
Charter Books and the Loeb Visitors Center will host an evening with author and Columbia Journalism School professor Nicholas Lemann on Tuesday, April 14, from 6 to 7 p.m. at 50 Spring St. in Newport. Lemann will discuss his latest book, “Returning: A Search for Home across Three Centuries,” which was published March 24. The […]
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Newport City Council reshapes parking rules
Newport’s City Council passed a comprehensive residential parking permit ordinance at its March 25 regular meeting and voted to delay 12 scheduled Audrain Automobile Museum car events pending a required police meeting. Residents also raised concerns about tenant housing conditions, nonprofit governance and water infrastructure funding. A parking program reborn—and already under scrutiny The council […]
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Providence Culinary Collective returns March 26-29 with expanded lineup
The Providence Culinary Collective will return for its second year March 26-29, featuring an expanded lineup of chefs, wine experiences and culinary events at locations throughout the city. Building on last year’s inaugural festival, which featured more than a dozen sold-out events, the 2026 edition adds new programming including an elevated wine tasting experience, award-winning […]
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Rep. Carson: Newport birthing center must not pay for Brown Health’s Massachusetts losses
State Rep. Lauren H. Carson is calling on Brown University Health to publicly commit to keeping the Noreen Stonor Drexel Birthing Center at Newport Hospital open — and warning that continued state financial support for the health system could hinge on that commitment. Carson, a Newport Democrat, made the demand this week in response to […]
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Rhode Island Senate passes DiPalma’s student health and safety bills
The Rhode Island Senate on Wednesday passed two bills sponsored by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Louis P. DiPalma that aim to strengthen student health and safety across the state’s schools. The legislation now heads to the House for consideration. The first bill (2026-S 2873) would require inspections and evaluations of indoor air quality in every […]
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Expecting a baby? South County Health has you covered with free classes
These free classes are one of the many ways South County Health supports the health and well-being of mothers, babies, and families throughout the region. Classes fill quickly and are open to all participants—including those who are not South County Health patients, and regardless of where you plan to deliver. Newport sessions will be held […]
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This Day In History: March 25, 1947—Claudine Schneider, first woman elected from Rhode Island to House of Representatives is born
On March 25th, 1947 Claudine Schneider, the first woman elected from Rhode Island to the U.S. House of Representatives, was born. Elected in 1980, the political trailblazer also was the first Republican Representative to serve the state in more than 40 years. During her five terms in Congress, Schneider earned a reputation as one of […]
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This Day In History: March 25, 1991– Jeremy Irons wins Best Actor for portrayal of Claus von Bülow
At the 63rd Annual Academy Awards on March 25th, 1991, actor Jeremy Irons won the Oscar for Best Actor for his performance as Claus von Bülow in the 1990 film Reversal of Fortune. The film recounts the true story of Claus von Bülow who was twice tried on charges of attempted murder after his wife, socialite […]