Christopher A. Stedford, 61 of Newport, passed away at home on January 23, 2023.He was the husband of Lisa Bailey Stedford.Born in Newport, Chris was the son of the late […]
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Obituary: Colonel Burton C. Quist, USMC (Ret.)
Colonel Burton C. Quist, USMC (Ret.), 76, of Middletown, RI, died on January 25, 2023, at his home surrounded by family, after a short and difficult battle with cancer. He […]
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Bynum leads No. 23 Providence past Villanova 70-65
By AARON BRACY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jared Bynum scored 17 of his 19 points after halftime and hit a key jumper and two free throws late to help […]
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What’s Up Interview: Meet Chris Swan, playing Daddy Warbucks in PPAC’s ‘Annie’
You could call Chris Swan a road warrior. Since 2014, he’s been traveling the road in one Broadway production or another. “The first was ‘A Christmas Story,’ where I played […]
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Jerry Frear: What does ‘practice’ mean in wellbeing
In the context of personal growth and development, practice refers to the specific actions and habits engaged on a regular basis in order to improve and achieve their goals. These […]
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Tree & Open Space Commission to host Park Workshop
The Newport Tree and Open Space Commission will be hosting a special public workshop on Wednesday, February 8th, from 5 – 6 p.m. to discuss community policing efforts in Newport’s […]
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Sea View Villa sells for $15 million
Gustave White Sotheby’s International Realty today announced the sale of “Sea View Villa” at 333 Tuckerman Avenue in Middletown, Rhode Island. The property sold for $15,000,000. The sale was brokered […]
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Guilty verdict in 2013 killing of Vietnam vet out for a run
WARWICK, R.I. (AP) — The man charged with killing a 66-year-old Vietnam veteran and retired postal worker who was out for his morning run in a Rhode Island park nearly […]
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Experience romance at Castle Hill Inn’s Valentine’s Day Dinner
Castle Hill Inn will be offering their Valentine’s Day dinner experience for couples to enjoy on February 14th. The property’s culinary team has created a special four-course menu filled with […]
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Gallery Sitka to host ‘Women’s Caucus for Arts’ group show
Newport’s Gallery Sitka welcomes the Women’s Caucus for Arts’ (WCA) Central Massachusetts chapter for a group show, opening with a reception on Saturday, February 18, 2-4 pm. Many of the […]
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Four local students graduate from the University of Maryland Global Campus
University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) graduated more than 7,600 students worldwide in the fall of 2022, including four students from Newport County! Those students are Andrea Rose Domek of […]
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Theater Preview: ‘The Oldest Profession’ opening at Burbage Theater Company
Anne Scurria is trying something new. Now in her 44th year acting at Trinity Rep, Scurria is directing her first play. As Scurria tells it, she was sitting at a […]
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Jay Sweet and Dan Swain, Newport Festivals Foundation
More than 70,000. That’s how many students have been served by the Newport Festivals Foundation through a variety of initiatives taking place all over America, including instrument donations, performances at […]
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The Ocean Race: Cat and mouse game towards the doldrums
Lighter conditions doesn’t mean easier racing as the IMOCA fleet finds itself constantly shifting gears, making sail changes and gybing as the teams zig-zag southwest towards the equator and the doldrums. Every […]
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Obituary: Michael Christ
Michael Edward Christ, 81, passed away peacefully in his home on January 24, 2023, after a long illness.Born on December 28, 1941, he is preceded in death by his beloved […]
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‘Six Picks’ Music: What’s Up in local music this weekend (January 27-29)
With good weather in the forecast, this weekend is a great one to get out and enjoy some local music at the state’s clubs and bars. Here are a few […]
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Toymaker Hasbro laying off 1,000 to cut costs
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) — Toymaker Hasbro said Thursday it is cutting about 1,000 jobs as part of moves announced last year to save up to $300 million annually by 2025. […]
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Jamestown’s McKensie Lennon recognized by Lasell University for outstanding collaboration
McKensie Lennon, a Lasell University student from Jamestown, Rhode Island, has been recognized by the institution for outstanding collaboration in the fall 2022 semester in their Field Intervention Strategies course, […]
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Rhode Island officer acquitted in shooting of teenager
WARWICK, R.I. (AP) — A Rhode Island police officer who was off duty and out of uniform when he shot the 18-year-old driver of a car he had witnessed speeding past him […]
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Evan Smith, President & CEO of Discover Newport
What’s ahead for travel and tourism in 2023? Just how bad or good was 2022 for the tourism industry? Evan Smith, President & CEO of Discover Newport, will join What’sUpNewp […]
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Portsmouth’s Marissa Levreault named to Dean’s List at Miami University
Miami University has announced that Marissa Levreault, a student from Portsmouth, Rhode Island, has been named to the Dean’s List for the 2022-23 fall semester. The Dean’s List recognizes the […]
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Bill introduced to help Rhode Island wineries sell on-site
In 2018, winemakers James Davids and Marissa Stashenko left the wine mecca of California in search of a more fulfilling lifestyle. Their journey brought them to Rhode Island where they […]
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Middletown moving forward with school plans – without regionalization
By Matt Sheley, Town of Middletown. This story originally appeared here. The Town of Middletown looks like it’s going to pursue a new middle-high school — on its own. The […]
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Region’s workforce shifting away from hospitality
A leading New England economist is suggesting that jobs in the region are shifting from leisure and hospitality to higher-paying industries, while job openings remain at “historic highs.” Boston Federal […]
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Governor McKee proposes $7 million investment in preserving Pre-K seats
Governor Dan McKee continues to promote his #RIReady budget proposal by highlighting the proposed investments in Pre-K education. During a tour of The Children’s Workshop, an early education child care […]
