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Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin has announced that a Newport County Superior Court jury found James Dalton (age 61), of Fall River, MA, guilty yesterday of one count of second degree sexual assault.  The jury returned the verdict in less than an hour after a one and one half day trial presided over by Superior […]

The nation’s first offshore wind project, located in Rhode Island in waters off Block Island, began generating electricity yesterday, officially launching a clean energy technology that has the potential to power millions of U.S. homes and businesses while further bolstering America’s domestic wind energy industry.   “Today’s launch of America’s first offshore wind project epitomizes […]

Ask area residents what they hope happens to the Newport Grand property, and they’ll likely tell you it should be retained as some sort of recreation, tourist or entertainment center. It’s a question that will need to be answered, as Newport Grand’s owners, Twin River Management Group, prepares to move the slots parlor to Tiverton, […]

As most of you know, panhandling has become an issue for some in elective office in Newport. Now, it’s becoming an issue statewide as two legislators are preparing to introduce legislation that could essentially eliminate panhandling. As in Newport, the two legislators believe it’s a safety issue. [os-widget path=”/ryanbelmore/panhandling-poll” of=”ryanbelmore” comments=”false”]

Christmas In Newport has begun, Bowen’s Wharf hosted their 46th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting, Santa has begun visiting the neighborhoods of Newport, and the Newport Skating Center has re-opened and hosted their annual Christmas Tree Lighting; it’s certainly beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Newport! Here are some of our favorite Instagram photos […]

The St. George’s School Board of Trustees earlier today (December 9th) the appointment of Alexandra “Alixe” Callen as their 12th head of school. Callen will become the first female to lead St. George’s when she begins her tenure on July 1, 2017. Callen, the head of the upper school at Lakeside School in Seattle, Wash., […]

For years, beer tastings have been going on but the craft beer industry didn’t really start picking up until about 2 years ago. Craft beer used to have such little impact on bars. Sure you would find your seasonal Sam Adams, Narragansett and Harpoon. The market for craft beer has sky rocketed to say the […]

A coalition that includes the Rhode Island State Council of Churches will once again try to convince legislators to approve a series of justice reforms aimed at reducing the prison population. Rev. Dr. Don Anderson, executive minister of the Council of Churches, said in an interview this week that the group expects to have introduced […]

The Newport Historical Society announced on Monday that it has received a $1 million grant  –  the largest single grant the NHS has ever received  – from the Alletta Morris McBean Charitable Trust. The grant, which will support a campaign to increase endowment and support essential staffing, is also a challenge. NHS now must raise $1 […]

The USS Sequoia, a meticulously restored, 104-foot, 1925 Trumpy-designed yacht that has served more than nine Presidents, could soon be coming to Newport for restoration. In a story on Monday, the Daily Mail wrote about the current condition of the boat and its decline in – The sad decline of the ‘floating White House’: How RACCOONS […]

Bridge to Fitness is holding a toy and gift drive to benefit the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center’s Santa’s Workshop! The toy and gift drive is to benefit children of all ages throughout Newport County during the holiday season that may want to experience the joy of receiving a gift during the Holiday […]

The home being constructed on Coggeshall Avenue, that many are calling “The Spaceship” has garnered the attention of The New York Times. The New York Times wrote about the published “Newport, a City That loves Its Mansions, Shudders At Its Newest One” on page A8 on December 5th. Read it here – http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/04/us/newport-rhode-island-mansion-complaints.html?emc=edit_th_20161205&nl=todaysheadlines&nlid=55010121&_r=1 Many first learned about […]

Salve Regina University will host a TEDx university event on March 25, 2017 and is now seeking proposals from prospective speakers. Launched in 2009, TEDx is program of locally organized events that bring the community together to share a TED-like experience. Some of the best talks from TEDx events have gone on to be featured […]

During this holiday season most of us are inundated with requests from charitable organizations – all hoping to get you to make that last minute tax-deductible contribution before year’s end. [os-widget path=”/ryanbelmore/charitable-giving” of=”ryanbelmore” comments=”false”]

Governor Gina M. Raimondo today announced her intention to position Rhode Island at the forefront of the development of next-generation broadband networks, including 5G (Fifth Generation Wireless) networks. “To make Rhode Island one of the most desirable places to live, work and do business in America, we need to build the infrastructure of the future,” […]

It’s been more than two years since the Newport Yachting Center sold to the Peregrine Group, and Waterfront Productions LLC, a division of RI Waterfront Events, has finally found a new long-term home in Rhode Island. While the Newport Waterfront Events crew has gone on to host events at India Point Park, Alex & Ani […]