Newport Little League to host annual fundraiser at O’Brien’s Pub on May 14
This year’s event carries extra weight after a burglary and a fire struck two of the league’s concession stands during the 2025 season.
Newport Restoration Foundation calls for nominations for 20th annual Doris Duke Historic Preservation Awards
The deadline to submit a nomination is May 1; winners will be recognized at a September ceremony.
Rogers High School PTO to host cornhole tournament at Newport Elks Lodge
Only 16 teams can compete in the May 2 fundraiser, which benefits field trips, senior scholarships and more.
Salve Regina, Tennis Hall of Fame upgrade historic Casino Theatre with $710,000 in improvements
New sound, lighting and technology updates modernize the 144-year-old Newport venue; a dedicated theater manager has also been hired
Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day returns to Newport on April 14
The Thames Street scoop shop, which has served Newport for more than 35 years, is partnering with the Kiwanis Club of Newport for this year’s event
Crucial vote slated on proposed Chariho school bond
Recent resignations from the Chariho Regional School board may be jeopardizing a potential vote this fall for a bond issue that would lead to the replacement of three ageing elementary schools.
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Willson Contreras has 3 RBIs against former team to back Ranger Suárez as Red Sox top Cardinals 7-1
Willson Contreras drove in three runs against his former team, Ranger Suárez pitched six scoreless innings and the Boston Red Sox set a season high for runs with a 7-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday night.
More than a building: Inside the next chapter of Newport’s Boys & Girls Clubs
New CEO Kelley Coen visualizes and helps architect a bold future
for local kids and teens
Developer of Massachusetts offshore wind farm sues to stop turbine manufacturer from walking away
The developer of a major Massachusetts offshore wind farm is suing its turbine manufacturer seeking to force it to stay with the project.
Rhode Island’s indie bookstore passport program returns, sending readers on a statewide literary road trip
Starting April 18, participants have nine days to visit all 20 participating stores for a chance at $500 in gift certificates
Newport Art Museum hosts artist panel tied to ‘Springboard’ exhibition April 16
Juror Julie Keyes will moderate a conversation with four exhibiting artists touching on what it means to be a professional, the current culture of the arts, and more
Newport Prevention Coalition and police to host DEA Drug Take Back Day on April 25 at the Salvation Army
For the first time in Newport, sharps and needles will be accepted alongside unwanted prescription medications
Rhode Island Spirits and Save The Bay launch new gin made with botanicals foraged from Narragansett Bay’s shoreline
Rhodium’s Save The Bay Gin features bay laurel, beach plums and saltbush, with $5 from every bottle supporting bay restoration
newportFILM to screen ‘Lowland Kids’ at Rogers High School’s new auditorium on April 16, with proceeds benefiting the scholarship fund
The documentary follows Indigenous teenagers facing relocation as their Louisiana island community disappears due to rising seas
Coalition rallies at State House, releases new report as fight to secure Newport’s birthing center enters new phase
Advocates pushing four bills and a new white paper showing the Noreen Stonor Drexel Birthing Center delivers nearly 500 babies a year and generates more than $5 million in annual economic activity for Newport County
AARP Rhode Island to host free document shredding event in Newport on April 24
The drive-thru drop-off at Edward King House Senior Center is open to AARP members and nonmembers alike
Cynthia Nixon to discuss ‘The Gilded Age’ and her career at An Evening with Cynthia Nixon at The Breakers on April 26
The Emmy, Tony and Grammy award-winning actor will be in conversation at the Newport mansion where the HBO series has been filmed
Salve Regina University dance program to present ‘Currents’ at the Casino Theatre April 16-18
The show, directed by senior Lexi Callaghan as her capstone project, features works by faculty, guest artists and student choreographers
McKee announces $60M bond proposal for CCRI workforce training center in Warwick
The proposed Workforce Innovation Center would add 44,000 square feet of hands-on training space for industries including advanced manufacturing, construction trades and information technology
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