Point Neighborhood residents asked to weigh in on flooding and climate resilience in new survey
The Point Association and Rep. Lauren Carson launch initiative rooted in community concerns about sea level rise
Newport Democratic City Committee endorses Helena Buonanno Foulkes for governor
Foulkes, making her second run against incumbent Gov. Dan McKee, holds a significant fundraising advantage heading into the Democratic primary
On the Ballot: Crowded field for Lieutenant Governor
Newport Councilman Xaykham Rexford Khamsyvoravong (Xay) is among five Democrats who are squaring off in September’s primary election for Lieutenant Governor.
Governor McKee designates Sunday as Rhode Island’s 37th annual Bay Day — free state beach parking and saltwater fishing all weekend
The South County Express Beach Bus will also run free on Sunday; license-free recreational saltwater fishing runs Friday through Sunday
Quonset Business Park to add more than 140 workforce housing apartments in partnership with Moran Properties
The 60-year ground lease on a 6.89-acre site on Gate Road was approved this week; construction is expected to begin in late 2027
Four Democrats paint their views for the ‘entrepreneurial’ lieutenant governor’s office
Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos and three of her four Democratic challengers, Sue AnderBois, Xaykham “Xay” Khamsyvoravong and Cindy Coyne, offered a range of answers
Newport lifts boil water advisory after repairs completed and water tests clear
Bacteria samples came back clear after crews repaired two breaks — on West Main Road and near Valley Road — that had affected roughly 2,000 customers since Sunday
On the Ballot: Primary looms for Attorney General
The attorney general’s race promises to not only be competitive, but also expensive.
Update: Newport boil water advisory expanded after second water main break overnight near Valley Road
The original advisory covering roughly 2,000 customers from Sunday’s West Main Road break remains in effect; 136 additional service connections added
Small business employment growing faster in New England than nationwide
All New England states, except Massachusetts, “exceeded the national employment share for all three business size firms.”
Newport City Council to consider splash pad, playground, tennis court repairs, and drone program at July 22 meeting
The council will also take up a $1.4 million pier expansion grant and a FEMA flood audit pilot for the Point neighborhood
Jamestown Democratic Town Committee endorses Foulkes for governor, Reed for U.S. Senate
The committee also backed candidates for lieutenant governor, attorney general, general treasurer, secretary of state, and state representative
On the Ballot: The race for Governor
What started as a very crowded field for the governor’s race has narrowed considerably, but a spirited primary election looms for both parties, with a well-known independent entering the fray in the general election.
RI coastal regulators reluctant to shore up entire Newport Cliff Walk
Tuesday vote will determine what gets done and how fast
Mount Hope Bridge inspection made public as Bristol fights to keep records lawsuit alive
Despite cracked concrete, corroded steel, leaking expansion joints, broken anchor bolts, worn bearings, potholes and dozens of other deficiencies, the Mount Hope Bridge “continues to function as designed.”
On the Ballot: The race for U.S. House of Representatives
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On the Ballot: The race for U.S. Senate
Candidates for political offices, from U.S. Senate to School Committee, filed their nomination papers yesterday (Friday), significantly reducing the number of people running for top offices, but also setting up primary elections for some top offices, including U.S. Senate and Governor.
Lynn Ceglie withdraws from Newport City Council race, leaving Ward 2 contest to two challengers
The 12-year Second Ward incumbent cited personal and family reasons; Emily Conklin and John M. Walker remain in the race
Cortvriend announces bid for fifth term representing Middletown and Portsmouth
The eight-year incumbent highlights climate resilience, coastal access, and small business support as she seeks to return to the State House
Newport ‘Candidate Signature Events Tour’ reshuffles remaining dates due to weather
Some events cancelled, moved or rescheduled; tour continues through Thursday, July 9
Newport City Council to weigh school budget deficit, safety grant and Access Hub July 8
Wednesday’s agenda includes a projected school budget shortfall, a federal street-safety grant and a slate of summer event approvals
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