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As life expectancy has continued to increase for Americans, we no longer think of people who are retiring at age 65 as being old. People are staying active and enjoying life well into their golden years. There is a definite parallel between increased life expectancy and advances in medicine. As science continues to advance, we […]

Looking for a spring or summer gig? Or perhaps a new part-time job or new career? There are more than 100 companies in Newport hiring for all different positions, and in all sorts of industries right now! Featured Job Opportunities: Adventure Travel Company Needs a Part-Time AssistantPinkberry Team Members & Shift LeadersGraphic Design/Signage AssistantStudio Barre […]

Every time I ride my bike along Ocean Drive or take a walk on America’s Cup, I am struck by the natural beauty of our city by the sea.  And I feel incredibly fortunate to call it home and to wake up every morning to its salty air and bustling streets.  I also feel incredibly […]

To the Editor Usually I don’t trust anyone under the age of 80, but in one case, the case of Dawn Euer, it was easy to make an exception. I am supporting Dawn Euer in the race for State Senate and I’d like to tell you why. I’m voting for Dawn because I’ve seen her […]

Lila Delman Real Estate International has announced the recent sale of 33 Blueberry Lane in Jamestown for $2,100,000. The William Burgin-designed shingle-and-stone custom-built home in “The Dumplings” area of Jamestown offers incredible vistas of the entrance to Narragansett Bay and beyond to the open ocean. Lila Delman Real Estate International was both the listing and […]

As May comes to a close, there’s certainly plenty of big stories to look back on from the last 31 days. More than 46,000 unique users visited our website in May, resulting in nearly 110,000 pageviews. Here’s what our readers were talking about and reading, your opportunity to catch up if you missed something. 10. New […]

Times they are a-changin’ here in Newport, Rhode Island. Over the last few years, there has been a lot of moving and shaking with local businesses here in the city by the sea. And as the wheel turns, so the progression continues. Last week, Bucci’s Liquor Store sold. Located in The Point, the store had […]

Women’s Resource Center (WRC), a domestic violence intervention and prevention services nonprofit organization with offices in Newport and Warren, R.I., announces its “Wild Women” honorees for 2017. The following seven women will be recognized at a luncheon in their honor on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. at the Rhode Island Country Club (Barrington, […]

Throughout the country, efforts are being made to promote pollination by native bees and other flying insects, and on June 4 at 11:00 am, the URI Master Gardeners, who help maintain Prescott Farm in Middletown, Rhode Island, will be doing their part to encourage gardeners to join the cause. The URI Master Gardeners, have invited […]

My name is Brigid Behan, and I want to tell you why I’m voting for David Allard for State Senate. I first met Dave when he was my Spanish teacher. Mr. Allard was a tough teacher—he pushed me to do my best in class, but also encouraged me to find my passions outside of the […]

Have an opinion on the legalization of marijuana? Here’s your chance to hear from both points of view on the issue. The Redwood Library will host a debate on the legilization of marijuana at the Casino Theater in Newport on Wednesday, May 31 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Advocates with differing views, Jared Moffat, Director […]

STATE HOUSE – Rhode Island’s Legislative Press and Public Information Bureau has announced that Chairman of the House Committee on Finance Marvin L. Abney (D-Dist. 73, Newport, Middletown) was recently honored by the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. – Sigma Nu Chapter as their “Citizen of the Year” in recognition of his exemplary demonstration of […]

Miss Rhode Island 2017 was crowned on Sunday evening at the Casino Theatre in Newport, which just so happens to be the city that the newest Miss Rhode Island calls her hometown. Nicolette Peloquin, 21, of Newport, formerly Miss Newport Harbor, beat out 15 other contestants to win the honor of becoming Miss Rhode Island […]

Discover where to find live music, entertainment, comedy, karaoke and trivia this week in and around Newport. You Might Also Like – 40+ Things To Do This Week In and Around Newport: May 29 – June 2 Monday,  May 29 4 pm – A Quiet Passion at Jane Pickens Theater6 pm to 9 pm – Julio Amaro […]

Here is what’s happening for road work, closures and detours in and around Newport County this week. Roadwork scheduled by Rhode Island Department Of Transportation: 5/26 – 6/2 Portsmouth: Rte. 24 North and South, Barker Bridge Ramp, possible shoulder closures for bridge work, Thursday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Newport/Jamestown: Rte. 138 on the Newport […]

Newport’s local Boy Scouts of America Troop (#3) is celebrating 70 years as a group and is inviting all former scout families and supporters to join them for a 70th-anniversary party! According to records at the Narragansett Council in East Providence, RI, Boy Scouts Of America (BSA) Troop #3 Newport was chartered by the Sheffield […]

Sylvia “Cadesky” Stoun Mureddu, 96, died, May 25, 2017, at home surrounded by her family. She was the devoted wife of the late Michael L. Mureddu of Newport and the late Meyer J. Stoun.  Sylvia was born in Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada on July 27, 1920.  She was the daughter of the late Samuel and […]

Good news for those who travel with a reusable water bottle? There is now a second outdoor water bottle filling station in Newport. On May 24, 2017, the Greenlove Foundation unveiled a new water bottle filling station at Perrotti Park. It is the second outdoor water bottle filling station dedicated by the Foundation in Newport, […]

The Newport Public Education Foundation (NPEF) has announced recipients of the annual Noreen Stonor Drexel Education Awards for 2017. Each year awards are presented in three categories:  Friend of Education, Partner in Education, and Unsung Hero. The goal of the Newport Public Education Foundation is to help bridge the needs of students in our public […]

Newport County’s population estimate now stands at 82,784, down 132 from the projection made last year. The Census Bureau on Thursday released 2016 population estimates for each town, county, and state in the United States. The estimates, done annually, reflect population change from July 2015 to July 2016. Rhode Island’s population grew by just 819 people between […]

More than one million more travelers than last year are expected to take to the roads, skies, rails and water nationally this weekend to create the highest Memorial Day travel volume since 2005, according to Discover Newport. Nearly 40 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more away from home over the holiday weekend, AAA […]