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Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain talks budget, restructuring, and her final weeks in monthly chat
With a $3.8M deficit looming and five weeks left in her tenure, Colleen Burns Jermain joined What’sUpNewp ahead of Wednesday night’s City Council budget vote
Middletown to dedicate Liberty Tree May 31 in kickoff to America 250 events
The town’s 250 Commission will mark the milestone at Paradise Valley Park with a keynote from R.I. Secretary of State Gregg Amore, plus open houses, re-enactments and windmill tours
Newport’s Ocean Drive to close to cars for Elliot’s Ride for Everyone on June 6
The 7th annual car-free event from Bike Newport invites people of all ages to bike, walk and roll along the coastline
Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge construction shifting to night work
The Turnpike and Bridge Authority says crews will work Sunday through Thursday nights starting May 31 in response to daytime traffic delays
Ellen Pinnock announces bid for second term on Newport City Council
The Ward 1 representative says she will again seek the seat, citing her focus on youth, families and the city’s North End
Amo, Reed, Whitehouse announce $30,000 NEA grant for Newport Contemporary Ballet
Federal funding will support the Newport Dance Festival’s exploration of freedom ahead of America’s 250th anniversary
Rep. Lauren Carson announces bid for re-election in 2026
Democrat and deputy majority leader, first elected in 2014, will again seek to represent House District 75
On This Day In Newport History: May 26, 1954 – USS Bennington explodes, more than 100 Killed
A monument to the sailors who died in this tragic event was erected near the southwest corner of Fort Adams State Park and dedicated on May 26, 2004.
St. George’s School honors Class of 2026 at Prize Day, with several students earning top awards
Julienne Patterson received the St. George’s Medal, the school’s highest honor, as trustee Dana Creel delivered the commencement address in Middletown
IYRS offers support to students affected by The Landing School closure
The Newport marine trades school is providing guidance and a pathway for students, applicants and families impacted by the closing of the Maine boatbuilding school
From the Island, For the Island: AC Newport kicks off inaugural season at Toppa Field
Newport’s newest sports franchise brings elite-level soccer, and a community-first mission, to Aquidneck Island
High school senior’s charity car rally to benefit Hasbro Children’s Hospital rolls out from Newport today
Jack Masse’s youth-led Rhode Rally, created as a senior project with the Audrain Automobile Museum, has raised nearly $6,000 with 20 vehicles registered
Remembering the fallen and honoring Gold Star Families: Operation Stand Down RI Memorial returns to Newport this Memorial Day weekend
The Memorial will be open to the public all weekend long, beginning today, Friday, and on Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., and on Memorial Day from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Castle Hill Inn officially reopens Agassiz Mansion following February fire
Relais & Châteaux retreat celebrates with ‘Gathering of Gratitude’ honoring first responders, community ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in Rhode Island
Stacker compiled a list of cities with the fastest-growing home prices in Rhode Island using data from Zillow.
More than Storage: How Middletown Self Storage is keeping it in the family, and giving back to the community that built them
Middletown Self Storage has two facilities, nearly 1,700 units, and nearly two decades of community roots.
Umbrella Sky returns to Brick Market for fourth season with “Flowers in Bloom” theme
The free art installation opens May 23 at Goddard Row and runs through Oct. 24, with a summer concert series kicking off opening day
As Brown Health operating losses deepen, pressure mounts to save Newport Hospital birthing center
Health system wants to shift burden to state and philanthropy to close $4.9M gap to keep labor and delivery unit open
Rhode Island Foundation invites Newport County residents to free community dinner June 2
The free event at Innovate Newport will gather public input to help guide the Foundation’s grantmaking, which sent $5.2 million to Newport County nonprofits last year
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