Greenvale Vineyards will host their 26th Annual Restoration Celebration from 1 pm to 4 pm on Saturday, May 11. Scheduled within Historic Preservation Month, Greenvale started the event to celebrate the revitalization of the 1863 stable in 1999. “The stable turned Tasting Room is an exemplary example of adaptive reuse,” stated co-owner Nancy Parker […]
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Brewery of the Month: Newport Craft offers a premier experience in expansive new space
Newport’s newest tasting room houses one of its original micro-breweries. Newport Craft Brewing and Distilling has built one of the top taprooms in the region, with an expansive new indoor space and an inviting outdoor patio with views of the Pell Bridge certain to be a busy spot all summer long and beyond. The facility […]
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Tickets are now on sale for the 2024 Infosys Hall of Fame Open
Tickets are now available for the 2024 Infosys Hall of Fame Open, to be held July 14-21 on the picturesque grass courts of the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Individual day experiences and packages for the ATP Tour’s only grass court tournament played outside of Europe are now available at infosyshalloffameopen.com. Single-session tickets start at $48 […]
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World-renowned artists and collectors to gather in Warwick celebrating glass art movement
It’s not simply a desk accessory – the paperweight is an art form in and of itself. And now, glass art and paperweight artists, enthusiasts, collectors and newbies will return to New England for the 2024 Biennial Paperweight Convention hosted by the Paperweight Collectors Association (PCA). This year’s convention taking place May 15-18 at the […]
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Newport In Bloom to host annual Spring Plant Sale on May 19
Newport in Bloom today announced that it will host its Annual Spring Plant Sale on Sunday, May 19, from 10 am to 1 pm. According to organizers, this year’s event will be held on the lawn at the historic Elks Club and promises a greater variety of botanical delights. “In addition to our locally cultivated […]
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Sweet Milkdud seeks a loving home
Meet your new best friend, Milkdud – this week’s adoptable dog of the week! Milkdud is a one-year-old male mixed-breed pup available for adoption at the Potter League for Animals Animal Care and Adoption Center in Middletown. “This sweet boy loves the company of humans. He is so friendly to every person he meets and […]
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Newport Police Arrest & Dispatch Log: May 6 – 7
Newport Police Department provided the following arrest and dispatch logs from 7 am on May 6 through 7 am on May 7, 2024. Arrest Log Presumption of Innocence: Those arrested, taken into custody, or summoned/cited should be presumed innocent of their charges until proven guilty in a court of law. At 9:05 am on Monday, […]
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Rhode Island experiences strong growth in jobs and labor force participation in Q1 2024
Rhode Island’s economy experienced positive results across most key economic indicators in Q1 2024, according to the Rhode Island Key Performance Indicators (KPI) Briefing, released today. Prepared by The Center for Global and Regional Economic Studies at Bryant University and the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council (RIPEC), the Briefing shows that the Ocean State saw […]
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Swayman stops 38 shots, Bruins roll past Panthers 5-1 for 1-0 series lead
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — The sellout crowd in Florida was absolutely raucous during the playing of the national anthem. Singing it loudly, yelling at times, the energy in the building was palpable. Boston goalie Jeremy Swayman looked around at those fans during the song, a most confident look upon […]
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Construction contracts awarded for Middletown’s new middle-high school
Middletown has passed another milestone with work to build a new middle-high school and improve its school facilities. At a meeting Monday night in Town Hall, the Town Council awarded a construction manager contract to Gilbane Building Company of Providence for the middle-high school work. The Bentley Companies were selected as the construction manager to renovate […]
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Breeze Airways begins service from R.I. T.F. Green International Airport to Greenville- Spartanburg, South Carolina
Breeze Airways will provide nonstop service from Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport to Greenville- Spartanburg, South Carolina, as well as to Los Angeles and San Diego. The service to Greenville-Spartanburg is now available on Mondays and Fridays. Service to Los Angeles and San Diego will be available daily beginning June 13 and May 16 […]
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Portsmouth Historical Society Museum to host a lecture on ‘Puritans, Pirates, and The Portuguese’
Stephen Luce will speak on Puritans, Pirates, and the Portuguese on Thursday, May 23rd, at 6:30 PM, at the Portsmouth RI Historical Society Museum. In 1630, Robert Rich, the 2nd Earl of Warwick, together with other prominent English Puritans, claimed the Spanish island of Santa Catalina, re-named it Providence, and started the Providence Island Company. They envisioned this […]
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Groundbreaking ceremony for new NOAA homeport and research facilities at the Newport Naval Station hosts RI and federal government officials
The Newport Naval Station is now the proud host of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Marine Operations Center – Atlantic (MOC-A). Today marks the beginning of NOAA’s move from Norfolk, Virginia to Rhode Island as Naval officers, Rhode Island and federal government officials held a groundbreaking ceremony for NOAA’s new hub for research […]
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Jamestown Newport Ferry’s hop-on hop-off service season begins on May 18
Jamestown Newport Ferry kicks off its Hop-On Hop-Off season just in time for the Oyster & Chowder Festival held at Bowen’s Wharf on May 18–19, 2024. Jamestown Newport Ferry’s daily unreserved Hop-On Hop-Off service between Jamestown and Newport will run from May 18 through October 14, 2024. The five ferry stops include Jamestown, Rose Island […]
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Aquidneck Island Programs that serve youth receive $150,000 in grants from Newport Hospital’s Frederick Henry Prince Memorial Fund
Newport Hospital, through its Frederick Henry Prince Memorial Fund, has given a funding boost to a wide array of island programs that serve local children. In total, the hospital awarded $150,000 in grants to 27 organizations that help kids lead healthier lives through physical activity, education, and healthy choices. The “Powered by Prince” grants, which […]
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Newport City Council to discuss selection of Newport’s next City Manager in Special Meeting on May 8
Newport City Council will take a big step in the search for Newport’s next City Manager during a Special Council Meeting on Wednesday, May 8. According to a meeting notice, members of City Council will meet for a Special Meeting following their Regular Council Meeting, which is scheduled to begin at 6:30 pm. During the […]
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Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival announces BankNewport as presenting sponsor
The Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival, a beloved annual tradition at Bowen’s Wharf in the heart of downtown Newport that returns on May 18th and 19th, is thrilled to announce BankNewport as the event’s first-ever presenting sponsor. The bank will also support the annual Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival on October 19th & 20th, 2024. “We are delighted to […]
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NOAA breaks ground on new Marine Operations Center Facility in Newport
Today, the Department of Commerce’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new facility on Naval Station Newport in Rhode Island that will serve as the future home of the NOAA Marine Operations Center-Atlantic. In December, the U.S. Navy, on behalf of NOAA, awarded $146,778,932 to Skanska USA to build the new NOAA […]
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The number of fish on US overfishing list reaches an all-time low. Mackerel and snapper recover
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The number of fish on the government’s overfishing list sunk to a new low last year in a sign of healthy U.S. fisheries, federal officials said. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released an updated analysis of American fisheries late last week via its annual “Status of the Stocks” report, which […]
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Heifetz International Music Institute to return to Rhode Island for a week-long residency
The Heifetz International Music Institute will return to Rhode Island for a week-long series of performances and collaborations in schools and evening performances at venues around the state. The residency, made possible by an invitation from the Jamestown Arts Center and Heifetz International Music Institute, will allow the musicians to share their skills and experience […]
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What Sold: A look at 11 homes that traded hands last week in Newport County
In this week’s edition of What Sold, we take a look at Newport County’s real estate market. Last week eleven homes changed hands, reflecting the continued momentum in the housing sector. However, amidst these transactions lies a compelling narrative for property owners contemplating a sale: the historically low levels of available inventory. As we inch […]
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Now Hiring: 100+ jobs available in the Newport area right now
Newport is a busy city with a strong job market. There are currently over 100 job opportunities available in the Newport area. Below is a list of some of the available positions. These jobs were posted within the last seven days and are within 5 miles of downtown Newport. If you’re interested in applying for […]
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Liberal icon Bernie Sanders is running for Senate reelection, squelching retirement rumors
By LISA RATHKE Associated Press Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont announced Monday he will run for reelection this year, squelching speculation that the 82-year-old progressive icon might retire at a time when the Democratic Party is anxious about the advancing age of its top leaders. Hailing from a Democratic stronghold, Sanders’ decision virtually guarantees that […]
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What’s Up in Newport This Week: May 6 – 12
Here’s a look at what’s happening for events, live music, and entertainment this week in and around Newport, Rhode Island. Cruise Ship Schedule Here’s what’s coming up next on the 2024 Cruise Ship Schedule. Saturday, June 15 | Island Princess Wednesday, June 19 | Silver Shadow Wednesday, June 26 | Emerald Princess Monday, May 6 Things […]