RIPTA’s summer service changes take effect June 20, with free Newport routes and the return of the beach bus
Route 67 frequency increases, the Providence/Newport ferry shuttle returns and South County Express Beach Bus service resumes July 4
South Kingstown police investigating fatal motorcycle crash on Route 1
North Kingstown man, 28, died after losing control of his motorcycle Tuesday night, police say
Blue Jays back Cease with 3 homers in 6-1 victory over Red Sox at Fenway
Davis Schneider and Andrés Giménez hit back-to-back home runs, Dylan Cease pitched five shutout innings and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 6-1 on Tuesday night.
RIDOH recommends closing swimming areas at three Rhode Island beaches, including Easton’s Beach
State health officials cite high bacteria counts at the Newport, Warwick and Coventry beaches
Largest Rhode Island health care union endorses McKee, Matos for re-election
UNAP, representing more than 5,500 health care workers, backs the governor and lieutenant governor ahead of the Sept. 9 primary
RIHEBC awards $1 million in capital grants, including several to Newport County organizations
State financing agency funds 45 nonprofits and municipalities statewide, with local awards for senior living, a library and a retirement center
Olympic medalist Elizabeth Beisel joins Kingston Chamber Music Festival’s 2026 season
Rhode Island native and two-time Olympic swimmer takes the stage as a violinist as the festival celebrates America’s 250th anniversary
Fort Adams Trust marks Independence Week with July Fourth fireworks and veterans tribute
Newport fort kicks off a season of free public programming, anchored by its harborside Fourth of July celebration and a Veterans Appreciation Day on July 5
Building trades council endorses Matos for re-election as lieutenant governor
Statewide union group representing 16 affiliated locals backs the incumbent as she faces a crowded 2026 field
Rhode Island property tax increases jumped in fiscal 2026, RIPEC analysis finds
New report says cities and towns are shifting more of the burden onto landlords, renters and businesses
Comic – Sour Grapes: Scaled
Sour Grapes is a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a problematic and troubled world.
Middletown High School graduates Class of 2026 at Gaudet Field
School marks commencement with student-led program, scholarship recognition and musical performances
Saunderstown man charged with boating under the influence after Jamestown crash
Police say 47-year-old’s vessel struck a moored boat off East Ferry, ejecting a passenger who was later recovered safely
Your Newport County weather forecast: 7 days on land and sea
Updated throughout the day with the latest from NOAA’s National Weather Service
Kids Count – a look at Newport County Communities
The child population of Newport County is decreasing more than double the rate of the state of Rhode Island, while elementary and high school students are generally outperforming the rest of the state on standard testing for reading and math.
Newport Polo’s 25th annual gala to benefit five youth-focused charities
Newport Polo’s 25th annual gala to benefit five youth-focused charities
Rogers High School celebrates Class of 2026 at Toppa Field graduation
Newport’s graduating seniors honored in evening ceremony featuring student speakers and a guest address on equity in education
Home of the Week: A thoughtfully reimagined cottage just off Broadway
As someone who also calls the off-Broadway neighborhood home, I’ve always believed it offers some of the best value and quality of life on Aquidneck Island.
General Assembly passes Carson-Valverde bill strengthening school food waste diversion
The legislation requires school food service contracts to mandate composting or recycling of organic waste and makes schools’ waste audits public
People’s Credit Union marks 18th year sponsoring Newport Gulls’ reading program
The FANatic About Reading program sends Gulls players into Aquidneck Island elementary schools and encourages students to read over the summer
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