Raised in the Light: Celebrating Single Mothers and Grandmothers this Mother’s Day
Local business owner and long-time Newport resident Gwendolyn Gardner experienced two major surprises shortly after turning 40. Within the same week she found out she was unexpectedly pregnant, she also learned she had breast cancer.
RI Commerce Corp. to open satellite office at Innovate Newport
A ribbon cutting and press conference featuring Mayor Charles Holder and state Commerce CEO Jim Bennett are scheduled for Monday morning at the Broadway coworking hub
Newport Classical Music Festival returns July 2-19 with 30 concerts across 11 venues
Opera night at The Breakers, Broadway star Jeremy Jordan, pianist Michelle Cann at Castle Hill among highlights
Aurelia at Castle Hill reopens May 22 with new chef de cuisine, Forbes Five-Star designation
French-trained Quentin Diez takes the helm at Castle Hill Inn’s signature restaurant as reservations open today
On the Market: A look at 22 homes hosting Open Houses this weekend (May 9-10)
Across Newport County, there are only 22 addresses hosting public showings this weeked.
Letter to the Editor: Newport School Committee chair addresses misinformation on superintendent search
James Dring says the committee is hiring an interim leader while regionalization questions remain unresolved
Obituary: Susan Lynn Timberlake-Merritt
May 15, 1956 — May 4, 2026
Obituary: Donna Lynn Brown
January 12, 1951 — April 28, 2026
Simpson and Caminero lead Rays past Red Sox 8-4 for 7th consecutive victory
Pinch-hitter Chandler Simpson broke a sixth-inning tie with a two-run single and the Tampa Bay Rays won their seventh straight game by beating the Boston Red Sox 8-4 on Thursday night.
Shekarchi steps down as House speaker to pursue Supreme Court seat; Blazejewski elected to succeed him
Newport Rep. Lauren Carson delivered the nominating speech for new Speaker Christopher Blazejewski, while Katherine Kazarian became the first woman elected House majority leader in state history
Euer bill would address failing toll transponders, warn drivers before licenses are at risk
Newport Democrat says legislation would require the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority to replace expiring transponders and notify drivers of unpaid tolls
Newport City Council to weigh Bellevue Avenue liquor license transfer, noise enforcement trailer at May 13 meeting
Agenda also includes a show-cause hearing for Kaffeology, a $500,000 outdoor recreation grant and a packed slate of summer events
Jamestown Arts Center to host game show–style artist talk May 17
“The ‘Next’ Contestant” pairs five exhibiting artists with buzzers, games and a moderator-turned-host for an unconventional panel tied to the gallery’s current exhibition
Obituary: Patricia Ellen Ruggeri
October 22, 1939 – May 5, 2026
RI health officials urge tick and mosquito bite prevention as warmer weather arrives
State recorded 2,565 Lyme disease cases in 2024; Washington County continues to lead the state in infection rates
Author Michael Klein to discuss ‘Happiness Ruined Everything’ at Jamestown Arts Center
Charter Books and the Jamestown Arts Center will host the Lambda Literary Award winner for a reading, talk and book signing May 12
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