Residents of Newport and Middletown now have a new way to get around without a car. The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority launched its Flex On Demand microtransit service Monday in five communities across the state, including a new zone covering Newport and Middletown. The service allows riders to book on-demand, curb-to-curb trips for $2 […]
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What Sold: A look at 16 homes that changed hands last week across Newport County (March 2 – 6)
Sixteen properties closed across Jamestown, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, and Tiverton last week, providing another clear look at how the market is performing as we move toward the spring season. The sales covered a broad range of property types and price points, from entry-level condominiums to luxury homes and historic estates. Two of the week’s transactions […]
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Tommy Novak scores in OT to lift the Penguins past the Bruins, 5-4
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Tommy Novak scored 17 seconds into overtime to complete a wild comeback in the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 5-4 victory over the Boston Bruins on Sunday. Anthony Mantha scored two third-period goals to help Pittsburgh — playing without franchise cornerstones Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin — snap a three-game losing streak. Second in the […]
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Rhode Island women beat George Mason 53-51 for first Atlantic 10 Championship title
GLEN ALLEN, Va. (AP) — Brooklyn Gray scored 16 points and Rhode Island beat George Mason 53-51 on Sunday for the Rams’ first Atlantic 10 Championship Tournament title. Top-seeded Rhode Island (28-4) will make just its second trip to the NCAA Tournament and the first since 1996. No. 2 seed George Mason (23-9) won the […]
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Portsmouth, Rogers cheerleaders compete at RICCA Championship
Portsmouth and Rogers high school cheerleading teams competed Saturday at the Rhode Island Cheerleading Coaches Association Championship, held at La Salle Academy. Portsmouth competed in Division 3, finishing second. Ponaganset took first place in the division, with Johnston placing third. In other divisional results, La Salle Academy won Division 1, Barrington took first in Division […]
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Sweet Berry Farm’s new owners seek planning board approval for major development
Less than a year after Sweet Berry Farm quietly changed hands following 45 years under the same family, the property’s new owners are seeking approval for a major land development project that would transform the 51-acre Mitchell’s Lane farm with a new 13,862-square-foot complex — including a relocated farmstand, café and a barn designed to […]
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Portsmouth wins D-1 basketball title, defeats La Salle 49-38
Adam Conheeny scored 18 points and Portsmouth High School’s stifling defense held La Salle Academy to nine first-half points as the Patriots claimed the Rhode Island Division I boys basketball championship Friday night, 49-38, at the Amica Mutual Pavilion. Portsmouth led 21-9 at halftime and never relinquished control, using relentless defensive pressure to keep the […]
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In search of affordability: How Rhode Island ranks for cost of living
If there’s one issue that every single American is dealing with these days, it’s that costs are going up. Food, shelter, energy — the bills just keep getting bigger, and the affordability of daily life is being strained. But here’s some surprising math you might not be aware of: Affordability can be extremely different depending […]
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Jayson Tatum scores 15 points in return from Achilles surgery, Celtics beat Mavericks 120-100
BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown had 24 points, seven rebounds and seven assists and the Boston Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks 120-100 on Friday night in Jayson Tatum’s first game in almost 10 months after rupturing his right Achilles tendon. Tatum had 15 points on 6-of-16 shooting, 12 rebounds and seven assists in a rust-filled 27 minutes. He played in […]
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URI Watershed Watch seeks volunteers to monitor Rhode Island’s ponds, streams, and coasts
The University of Rhode Island’s Watershed Watch program is seeking volunteer water quality monitors to help collect data on lakes, ponds, streams, and coastal waters across southern New England this spring. A URI Cooperative Extension program, Watershed Watch has tracked water quality data for four decades, with volunteers helping researchers understand how snowy winters, stormwater […]
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Dr. Michael Fine: What’s crazy about blood
As you may have read, the Rhode Island Blood Center has put out a call for blood donations – and it is extremely important that you donate if you can. Lives literally depend on these donations, for which there is no effective substitute. AI can’t donate. You can. Please consider it. That said, understanding how much […]
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For survivors, Rhode Island clergy abuse report brings vindication and renewed demands
By LEAH WILLINGHAM and KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The sound of the school nurse’s office door opening. Light reflecting off a stained-glass window. Tearful outbursts and fear of getting on the school bus. For many survivors of clergy abuse, memories like these linger for decades. A report released this week by […]
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Newport City Council to meet March 11
The Newport City Council will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. March 11 at City Hall, 43 Broadway. The meeting will open with a proclamation celebrating Irish Heritage Month. Among the items on the consent calendar, the council will consider approval of an Easter Extravaganza event at Newport Skatepark on April 4 and a […]
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Lincoln School holds off Tiverton in thriller to claim Division 2 title
In a rematch that lived up to its billing, Lincoln School held on to defeat Tiverton 50-47 Thursday night at the Amica Mutual Pavilion to claim the Division 2 title in a game that came down to the final seconds. Tiverton jumped out to a 20-11 halftime lead, with Jah’niece Branch scoring six of her […]
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On the Market: A look at every home hosting an Open House this weekend in Newport County (March 7 -8)
After a quieter stretch following last Sunday’s historic snowfall, the local housing market is beginning to pick up pace again. This weekend brings a busy Saturday for open houses across Aquidneck Island, with Newport leading the way in new inventory and opportunities for buyers to explore. As we move further into March, we are starting […]
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Newport man arrested on illegal weapons charges after threatening social media posts
Rhode Island State Police arrested a Newport man Thursday on multiple illegal weapons charges after he allegedly made threats of violence on social media, authorities said. Alexander Bestoso, 27, of 3 Morgan St., was taken into custody after state police and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms executed a search warrant at his home […]
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People love to hate changing clocks twice a year, but can’t agree how to fix it
By GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press Clocks will skip ahead an hour at 2 a.m. Sunday for daylight saving time in most of the U.S., creating a 23-hour day that throws off sleep schedules, plunges early-morning dog walks into darkness and inspires millions of complaints. Even though polls show most people dislike the system that has […]
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Forsberg’s 3-point game, Wood’s 2 goals lead Predators past Bruins 6-3
By JIM DIAMOND Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Matthew Wood scored twice to lead the Nashville Predators to a 6-3 victory over the Boston Bruins on Thursday night. Filip Forsberg had a goal and two assists, Nicolas Hague, Erik Haula and Luke Evangelista also scored for the Predators. Juuse Saros made 20 saves for […]
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Rep. Lauren Carson breaks down her 2026 constituent survey live with What’sUpNewp
State Rep. Lauren Carson (D – District 75, Newport) joined What’sUpNewp Thursday at noon for a live conversation to walk through the results of her 2026 constituent survey — and the discussion covered just about everything Newport residents are talking about right now: housing costs, the Newport Hospital Birthing Center, healthcare access, climate resilience, short-term […]
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Castle Hill Inn reopens to overnight guests one month after fire
Castle Hill Inn reopened to registered overnight guests Thursday, exactly one month after a fire tore through the third-floor attic of the historic Mansion on the evening of Feb. 5. Guests can now book stays in the Inn’s Beach Houses and Beach Cottages, with the Chalet serving as the hub of operations. The Chalet will […]
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Rhode Island Blood Center declares blood emergency after historic winter storm
The Rhode Island Blood Center has declared a blood emergency following last week’s historic winter storm, which wiped out more than 1,500 donations through widespread drive cancellations, donor center closures and hazardous travel conditions across the state. The storm left the region with less than a two-day blood supply — far short of the seven-day […]
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Obituary: Elizabeth Ann Nass
Elizabeth Ann Nass, 72, a lifelong resident of Aquidneck Island, passed away peacefully in her Portsmouth, RI home in presence of family. Born in Newport, RI on November 26, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Robert W. Nass and the late Barbara (Whitford) Nass. She leaves her beloved son, James R. Nass of […]
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Knueppel scores 20, Hornets beat Celtics 118-89 to earn 6th straight win, move above .500
BOSTON (AP) — Kon Knueppel scored 20 points and the Charlotte Hornets extended their win streak to six games with a a 118-89 win over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night. Brandon Miller and LaMelo Ball each added 18 points. Coby White finished with 17 points and six assists to help Charlotte (32-31) move above […]
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Cochran scores 21 and Rhode Island knocks off Duquesne 64-52
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Tyler Cochran had 21 points in Rhode Island’s 64-52 victory over Duquesne on Wednesday. Cochran had 10 rebounds and six steals for the Rams (16-14, 7-10 Atlantic 10 Conference). RJ Johnson scored 14 points, shooting 4 of 6 from the field and 6 for 6 from the line. Tarence Guinyard led […]
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Marquette wins 78-56 over Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Adrien Stevens’ 21 points helped Marquette defeat Providence 78-56 on Wednesday. Stevens also contributed four steals for the Golden Eagles (11-19, 6-13 Big East Conference). Nigel James Jr. scored 20 points while shooting 7 for 16 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line, and […]