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Christine Marie (Peters) Baesemann, 63 of Newport, RI and Manville, RI passed away on Monday, April 3, 2017 in Woonsocket. She was the wife of the late Alfred H. Baesemann Sr. Born in Newport on April 30, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Henry (Pete) Peters Sr. and Evelyn Ferris Peters Lutz. Christine […]

Marie Elaine Dion, age 70, of Middletown, died Sunday, April 2, 2017, at Rhode Island Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Marie was born February 11, 1947, in Watertown, MA, the daughter of the late Ernest and the late Concetta (Taverna) Falbo. She was the wife of Paul Dion for 49 years. Marie graduated from […]

The Newport Police Department has released a statement in regards to an incident that took place on Monday where a child was offered a ride home from a stranger. “Newport Police has learned of a series of Social Media posts that have generated concern amongst parents of school-aged children. On April 3, 2017 a 9-year-old […]

Newport County women and nonprofits that provide programs supporting the self-sufficiency and independence of local girls and women have until April 7 to apply for scholarships and grants through the Miss Swinburne Fund at the Rhode Island Foundation. In 2016, the Miss Swinburne Fund awarded $42,000 in scholarships to 17 students and $18,460 in grants […]

This story was originally published at 4 am on April 4th, it has been updated to include a response from the Preservation Society of Newport County. Ronald Fleming, founder and president of The Townscape Institute and a member of the Friends of Newport Preservation, has offered a $200,000 challenge grant to the Trustees of The Preservation […]

Nearly 2,000 runners will compete in the inaugural Newport Rhode Races on Saturday, April 15th, which features a marathon, half-marathon and 5k. The marathon begins at 7:30 a.m., the half marathon at 8 a.m., and the 5k The marathon begins at 7:30 a.m., the half marathon at 8 a.m., and the 5k begins at 8:15 […]

Clean Ocean Access (COA) has published its 2006-2016 Clean Report. COA’s Clean Report highlights results from their Clean Program from 2006-2016, through efforts of their community volunteers dedicated to eliminating marine debris to improve ocean health. With participation of over 7,600 volunteers, Clean Ocean Access has hosted 457 cleanup events and removed an astounding 94,487 […]

Here is what’s happening for road work, closures and detours in and around Newport, RI this week. Roadwork scheduled by Rhode Island Department Of Transportation: 4/1-4/7 Newport: In order to accommodate construction work at the Newport Transportation and Visitors Center, motorists will experience a right lane closure on America’s Cup Ave., from Gladys Carr Bolhouse Rd. […]

Capt. Thomas W. Lyons, Jr., 88, of Portsmouth died on Friday, March 31, 2017 at Atria Aquidneck Place. He was the husband of the late Marguerite (Creegan) Lyons. Born on July 10, 1928, and raised in Jamestown, he was the son of the late Thomas W. and Anna (Boone) Lyons. Capt. Lyons attended De La […]

Here are the most-read and most shared stories that appeared on www.whatsupnewp.com during the month of March, from St. Patrick’s Day to breaking news – March was a busy one in our publishing world! Thanks for an amazing March, it was by far our busiest March in terms of users, sessions and page view ever! […]

Ronald William Hamilton Barr, age 83, of Newport, died Friday, March 31, 2017 at home. Ronald was born August 8, 1933, in Deolali, India. He is the son of the late Henry William and the late Maisie (Hamilton-Littlewood) Barr. He was the husband of Nancy Scott for the last 10 years. After spending his early […]

A woman from Tiverton claimed a $10,000 “Maximum Payout” Instant Ticket prize, according to Rhode Island Lottery. The woman, who was not identified by lottery officials, says that she is saving for a house, so she plans on adding her winnings to her savings account. East Lake Variety, 750 East Rd., Tiverton, sold the winning […]

Today we take a look at two Vermont breweries that can be found often down here at The Wharf Pub. Long Trail Brewing Company Inspired by the hiking trail in the beautiful Green Mountains of Vermont, Long Trail has been producing craft beer since 1989. Starting with their first beer Long Trail ale that but […]

Anthony Somerfield, Jr. ,88, was carried to Heaven on Tuesday, March 30 2017, at Rhode Island Hospital. His illness was short, but his love of life was long. He was the husband of Elsie Victoria (Perry) Somerfield, the love of his life. Tony, as he liked to be called, was born on August 5th, 1928 […]

Robert E. Corbin died on March 23, 2017 at Mass General Hospital after open-heart surgery, a few days after becoming 86 years old. Always known as Robin, he had a lifelong connection to and a deep love for Newport that went back several generations. His great grandfather, James Thomas Rhodes, who owned a shipping company […]

Roland A. Lopes, 90 years young, residing at 51 Middle Road, Anthony House Portsmouth, RI, passed away peacefully, Friday, March 31, 2017, at the Newport Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 19, 1927 in Sao Miguel, the Azores, he was the son of the late Agostinho B. and Maria (Medeiros) Lopes. He […]

Stephanie Gael Berberick, 31, of Portsmouth, died peacefully on March 30, 2017 at Newport Hospital. Stephanie was born April 28, 1985 in Fort Sill, Oklahoma. She is the daughter of Raymond E. Berberick Jr. and Gael (Powers) Berberick of Portsmouth. Stephanie was a loving daughter, sister and cousin who brought joy to all who knew […]

Daniel Arthur Cagney Kilroy passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 20, 2017. Born in Providence on June 28, 1983 he was 33 years old. He leaves behind his parents, Larry and Johanna Kilroy of Newport, his brothers, Joshua Kilroy of Chicago, Noah Kilroy of Fall River, his sisters, Samantha Brinz and husband John Brinz of […]

Judith Ann Sullivan, 63, of Middletown died Monday, March 27, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Sullivan was born April 9, 1953 in Newport, RI. She is the daughter of the late Everett W. and the late Joan Marie (Fontaine) Smith. She was married to William “Biddy” Sullivan for 22 years. Judy […]

Thorsteinn Gislason, of Bristol, passed away on Feb. 24 at Newport Hospital. He was the husband of Marianne Becker Gislason, to whom he had been married for more than 40 years. Mr. Gislason was born in Reykjavik, Iceland, and was the father of Thorsteinn (Ragnheidur), Salem, NH, and Olafur (Katherine), Jamestown, RI; stepfather of Geoffrey […]

The Friends of Newport Preservation (FNP) will present two preservation experts as part of their effort to raise public awareness and preserve The Breakers, Newport’s crown jewel. “The Landscape of The Breakers: Significance and Opportunities For Newport’s Most Important Gilded Age Landmark”, will be held at the Newport Elks Club Lodge on Friday, April 7th […]

Paula Ottilige, 84, of Middletown died Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Newport Hospital in Newport, RI, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Ottilige was born June 1, 1932 in Middletown, RI.She is the daughter of the late Arthur and the late Ann (Oxx) Peckham. She was married to the late James Ottilige for 60 years. […]