Here’s a round-up of what’s happening, new and to do in and around Newport, RI this weekend! The 29th Annual Newport Winter Festival, Touted as “New England’s Largest Winter Extravaganza,” will take place February 17th-26th, 2017 throughout Newport and Newport County. Featuring over 150 events, the Festival offers a unique winter experience combining food, festivities, […]
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Save the Dates: Secret Garden Tour Announces 2017 Dates
The Newport Secret Garden Tours have announced their 2017 dates. Join the Benefactors of the Arts for the June and September 2017 Secret Garden Tours. Take a self-guided walking tour through Newport, RI’s historic Point section June 16-18. From September 8-10, garden aficionados can take a fall tour of some of the most beautiful, prestigious […]
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Rhode Island Ranked as 5th Best State for Animal Protection Laws
Speaker Nicholas A. Mattiello (D-Dist. 15, Cranston) has announced that Rhode Island has been ranked as the fifth best state in the country for laws protecting animals by the Animal Legal Defense Fund in the group’s eleventh annual year-end report. Last year, Rhode Island was ranked seventh in the country. “This is a true honor for […]
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America’s Cup 12 Metre Freedom to Return to Newport
The 12 Metre yacht Freedom has been purchased by Charles A. Robertson (Guilford, Conn.), a well-known East Coast sailor who has been active in a number of America’s Cup and 12 Metre campaigns and is well known for skippering his Frers 75 Maxi Cannonball and a series of other like-named boats to victory in various […]
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Newport Police Seeks Public’s Assistance Identifying Possible Larceny Suspects
The Newport Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying possible suspects in a larceny investigation. Newport Police Department posted the following on their Facebook Page on Thursday morning.
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Manager Al Leyva Returning to Newport Gulls for 2017 Season
Manager Al Leyva returns for his sixth season with the Newport Gulls in 2017. This will be Al’s tenth year in the NECBL including years as Newport’s Hitting and 3rd Base Coach, 2011-2013, and 2015, before taking the reigns as Head Coach in 2016. However Leyva’s coaching experience doesn’t end with his NECBL experience. The […]
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Newport Eats: Sue AnderBois to Discuss ‘Rhode Island Food Strategy’ at Newport Historical Society
The Newport Historical Society’s current programming initiative Newport Eats aims to provide historical context for present ideas such as food sustainability, community development, and healthy eating. Keeping to this popular topic, the Society is pleased to host author Sue AnderBois for the February 23rd, 2017 talk The Rhode Island Food Strategy: Context & How It […]
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Preview: Agenda for Newport City Council’s February 22nd Meeting
The following items of business will go before the Newport City Council at their next regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, February 22nd. [pdf-embedder url=”https://whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DocumentViewer.pdf”]
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Reports: Newport Native is Top Choice to Replace Flynn as National Security Advisor (Updated)
A Newport native could be replacing a Middletown native as President Trump’s national security advisor, according to NBC Nes’ Peter Alexander. NBC News’ Peter Alexander reported on Monday night that Bob Harward, a retired United States Navy SEAL and a former Deputy Commander of the United States Central Command, is the top choice to replace now former […]
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Obituary for James Burton
James A. Burton, 89, of Portsmouth died at home on Monday, February 13, 2017. Mr. Burton was born in Henderson, Kentucky on October 2, 1927. Mr. Burton left school at 17 to enlist in the Navy and fought in World War II serving on the USS Walter B Cobb APD-106 and in the Korean War […]
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Obituary for James W. Peckham
James W. Peckham, 82, of Little Creek Lane, Middletown, RI, passed away at home on Monday, February 13, 2017. Born on April 10, 1934 in Newport, RI, he was the son of the late Philip and Elizabeth (Conley) Peckham, and the brother of the late John Peckham. Mr. Peckham was a graduate of Rogers High […]
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Obituary for Hope S. Hibbad
Hope S. (Freeborn) Hibbad, 97, of Newport died Monday, February 13, 2017 at Grand Islander Health Care Center of Middletown, RI. She was the wife of the late William F. Hibbad. Born on August 4, 1919 in Portsmouth, RI, she was the daughter of the late John and Sarah (Huling) Freeborn. Hope was born and […]
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Dell Technologies Signs on as Multi-Year Title Sponsor of the International Tennis Hall of Fame Open
The International Tennis Hall Of Fame announced in a press release on Wednesday that Dell Technologies has committed to a five-year, multifaceted sponsorship of the International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) that includes the title sponsorship of the Hall of Fame’s annual ATP World Tour tournament. The company is also contributing its technology solutions and […]
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Newport Storm and Empire Tea & Coffee Team Up to Create ‘High Test’, a new Coffee Stout
Newport Storm Brewery and Empire Tea & Coffee recently collaborated to put their knowledge, talent and love for coffee and craft beer to good use; the result a new coffee stout called ‘High Test’. “CJ Barone, owner of Empire Tea & Coffee, has always supported RI craft breweries and Newport Storm especially with the Newport […]
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One Injured in Six-Car Crash on Pell Bridge on Tuesday Morning
One person suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a multi-car crash that forced the closure of the eastbound lanes of traffic on the Newport/Pell Bridge just before 9 a.m. today, according to the Rhode Island State Police. The victim, whose name was not released, was taken to South County Hospital. State Police Capt. Matthew Moynihan said the […]
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Illuminated Garden Returns to Ballard Park during Newport Winter Festival
Ballard Exploration Company, Inc. will present the 12th Annual Illuminated Garden on Thursday, February 23rd Friday, February 24th and Saturday, February 25th, 2017 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm in Ballard Park. The free event features thousands of lights displayed on the trees and unique features of Ballard Park’s three acre quarry meadow. In addition to […]
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Obituary for Scott Vidinha
Scott E. Vidinha, 52 of Middletown passed away on Monday, February 13, 2017. He was born in Middletown, R.I. on October 14, 1964, the son of John and Adelaide (Almeida) Vidinha. In addition to his parents, he leaves his wife, Sharon M. Keeley and his brother, John A. Vidinha and his sister, Suzanne Dugan and […]
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Obituary for Frank Nekrasz
Frank Nekrasz, 85, of Portsmouth, RI, died comfortably and peacefully on Saturday, February 11, 2017, while visiting family in Mahomet, IL. Mr. Nekrasz was born December 21, 1931 in Wilkes-Barre, PA. He was the son of the late Frank and the late Tekla (Samoulis) Nekrasz. He was married to Johanna (Joan) M. Stachowski, for 52 […]
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PawSox Ownership Exploring Stadium Options
Snow lines the banks of most roadways in New England, but pitchers and catchers are now in Florida. How far away can Spring really be? Only a few weeks, and while most baseball fans will be consumed by reports out of Spring Training, there are those in Rhode Island who are awaiting a definitive answer […]
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Obituary for Julia Loretta Plourde
Julia Loretta Plourde, 87, of Portsmouth died Saturday, February 11, 2017 at home in Portsmouth, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 5, 1929 in Providence, RI, to the late Edward and Ethel (Hollis) McKenney. She was married to John Michael Plourde for 32 years. She attended St Michael’s School in Providence […]
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Middletown Woman and Newport Man Each Claim $50,000 Lottery Win
A Middletown woman and an East Providence woman split a $50,000 PowerBall® win from the April 13, 2016 drawing, according to Rhode Island Lottery. They both plan to use their winnings to pay some bills. Their ticket matched four numbers and the PowerBall® number to win the standard $50,000 payout. Total Market, 970 Willett Ave., […]
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Senator DiPalma Bill Would Equalize Teacher Retirement Contributions Between State and Municipalities
Sen. Louis P. DiPalma (D-Dist. 12, Middletown, Little Compton, Newport, Tiverton) has introduced legislation (2017-S 0210) that would gradually increase the state’s contribution to the teachers’ retirement system, while reducing the municipal contribution, which would eventually result in the contributions being shared equally between the state and municipalities. “This legislation will provide meaningful tax relief […]
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Obituary for Thomas J. Sears
Thomas J. Sears, 62, of Pawtucket passed away unexpectedly at Memorial Hospital on February 7, 2017 after a brief illness. Born in Newport, RI, on November 16, 1954 he was the son of the late Albert J. and Bella M. (Morris) Sears. Tom was a caring and quiet, loving person, who also loved animals. In […]
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What’s Up For This Week: Feb. 13 – 17
Here’s what’s happening for events, activities, live music and entertainment in and around Newport, RI this week! Monday, February 13th 1pm – City/School Liaison Subcommittee Meeting at Newport Public Library 4:30pm – 20th Century Women at Jane Pickens Theater 5pm – 9pm – Newport Skating Center is open 6pm – Energy & Environment Commission at Newport Public Library 6pm […]
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SENEDIA, Undersea Tech Center Launch Series of Talks
The Southeastern New England Defense Industry Alliance (SENEDIA) and the Undersea Technology Innovation Center (UTIC) are launching a series of technology talks to explore and share defense and undersea technologies, applications and opportunities. The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWC Division Newport) is the first to conduct several technology talks that highlight upcoming opportunities, […]