New starting location and family-friendly party planned for the start of the 2024 Newport Bermuda Race
For the first time in its 118-year history, the Newport Bermuda Race proudly unveils a new starting location just off the shoreline of Fort Adams State Park.
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Newport Robotics Team finishes 5th at World Championship
Aquidneck Island Robotics FRC Team 78 – AIR STRIKE finishes 5th in the world after winning their division at the FIRST World Championship held in Houston, TX from April 17 to April 20.
Middletown Police Department completes training to better respond to mental health calls
Middletown Police Department Expands Mental Health Training for Officers
Newport Restoration Foundation to host Historic Masonry Workshop
This workshop will be held over two weekends, June 22-23 and June 29-30, from 9 am-3 pm each day.
Sen. Ujifusa introduces bills to lower prescription drug and Medicaid costs
Sen. Linda Ujifusa is taking aim at the high cost of prescription drugs with two bills that protect Rhode Island patients and taxpayers from the harmful activities of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), private corporations that work on behalf of insurers and make enormous revenues in the complex, nontransparent system that gets drugs from manufacturers to patients.
Middletown Public Library unveils new logo
Middletown Public Library Unveils New Logo and Website as Part of Rebranding Effort
Celebrate ‘Free Fishing Weekend’ in Rhode Island May 4 – 5
Rhode Island offers free fishing weekend to promote freshwater fishing
Rose Jones named Executive Director of Aquidneck Community Table
Aquidneck Community Table (ACT), a leading voice and actor in Newport County on food-systems work, announced Rose Jones’s selection as its new executive director.
3 Rhode Island composers win $30,000 grants to make music
Money from Rhode Island Foundation will let the winners spend more time making art and less time making ends meet
Senator Euer’s bill to clarify licensure and certification of glaziers passes Senate
A bill introduced by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairwoman Dawn Euer to ensure compliance with certification standards for glazing work on public projects was passed in the Senate on Tuesday.
Newport Police Arrest & Dispatch Log: April 30 – May 1
One individual taken into custody.
Movies and TV shows casting in Rhode Island
Whether you’re a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are casting roles near you. Backstage compiled a list of projects casting right now in Rhode Island, and which roles they’re looking to fill.
Newport In Bloom announces winners of the Daffodil Days storefront Window Display Contest
Newport in Bloom Announces Winners of Daffodil Days Storefront Window Display Contest
Bryant University partners with Social Enterprise Greenhouse to offer students real-world experience in social impact entrepreneurship
Bryant University, SEG partner to offer students real-world social impact entrepreneurship experience
CVS Health chops 2024 forecast as cost struggles with Medicare Advantage persist
CVS Health missed first-quarter expectations and chopped its 2024 outlook more than a dollar below Wall Street’s forecast.
House OKs Cortvriend wetlands buffer bill
Legislation is part of Speaker Shekarchi’s package to address housing crisis
Obituary: Patrick A. J. Keith
February 1, 1993 – April 21, 2024
A look at the protests of the war in Gaza that have emerged at US colleges
Protesters at Brown University in Rhode Island agreed to dismantle their pro-Palestinian encampment Tuesday after school officials said five students will be invited to meet with five members of the Corporation of Brown University in May to present their arguments to divest Brown’s endowment from companies contributing to and profiting from the war in Gaza.
Knies scores in overtime, Matthews-less Maple Leafs avoid elimination with 2-1 win over Bruins
Matthew Knies scored less than three minutes into overtime off a feed from John Tavares and Toronto beat Boston 2-1 on Tuesday night to stave off elimination in their first-round playoff matchup.
Abreu and Criswell lead Red Sox to 4-0 win over Giants for major league-leading 6th shutout
Boston finished with 11 hits and drew six walks, taking a toll on San Francisco’s pitching on a crisp night.
What’s Up Interview: Brad Roberts of Crash Test Dummies, band playing Newport May 9
Band coming to Jane Pickens Film and Events Center next week
Obituary: Arline Montecalvo
April 14, 1937 — April 28, 2024
Green Animals Topiary Garden to hold plant sale, open for the season
The annual Plant Sale at Green Animals Topiary Garden will offer a variety of flowers, vegetables, herbs and specialty plants on three successive mornings, Friday, May 10, through Sunday, May 12, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. each day.
Town of Middletown working on preparing Second Beach for the summer season
Over the winter, Mother Nature did a job on the eastern end of the Sachuest Point Road summertime hotspot, dumping tons of rocks in the areas occupied by lifeguard Chairs 1 and 2.
U.S. Naval War College to host 10th Women, Peace, and Security Symposium
U.S. Naval War College to Host 10th Annual Women, Peace, and Security Symposium
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John Pizzarelli Trio will perform at The JPT on July 20
He’s joined for this occasion by his new trio featuring bassist Mike Karn and pianist Isaiah J. Thompson, two tremendous talents with whom Pizzarelli quickly discovered a scintillating chemistry, even with a two-year disruption to their touring schedule.
Concert Recap: Owen live at The Alchemy
Kinsella’s performance lies not only in his musical talent but also in his ability to create a genuine connection with his audience, a special group of folks who are all too happy to hear really sad songs.
Aquidneck Island Police Parade to close section of Broadway on Sunday
Aquidneck Island Police Parade to Close Broadway on May 5
Sen. Euer introduces bill to mitigate community impacts of short-term rentals
Senator Euer’s bill (2024-S 2020) would allow municipalities to charge a community impact fee of no more than 2% of the total charged to customers by short-term rentals.
Brad Stevens selected as NBA’s executive of the year after Celtics’ NBA-best regular season
Brad Stevens was announced Tuesday as the NBA’s executive of the year after helping build a Boston Celtics team that posted the league’s best record in the regular season.
Free shredding event in Tiverton this Saturday
Tiverton to host free paper shredding event
Rhode Island posts RFP for Washington Bridge replacement project
Rhode Island seeks contractor to replace Washington Bridge, offers incentives for early completion
Gillette Stadium will kick off 2024 Concert Series Presented by Dunkin’ with milestone 100th show
In a full-circle moment, The Rolling Stones concert on May 30 will be the 100th in venue history, 21 years after the legendary rock band became the first to ever perform at the venue on Sept. 5, 2002
Florida men used stolen ids for fraudulent bank accounts, benefits
Four Florida men convicted in federal court for pandemic-related fraud scheme
Newport Police Arrest & Dispatch Log: April 29 – 30
Two individuals taken into custody on Monday, April 29.
Volunteers were walking and jogging the extra mile to clean up Rhode Island for Earth Month
Cheery faces abound and the positive energy is always high at all the Earth Month plogging events, and that is especially true at Plog & Chug Newport, the third and final plogging event for Earth Month.
Comic – Sour Grapes: Chemistry
Sour Grapes is a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a problematic and troubled world.
Derrick White scores 38, Celtics top Heat 102-88 to take a 3-1 East playoff series lead
Boston now has full control of this Eastern Conference series, with Derrick White scoring a career-high 38 points on Monday night and leading the top-seeded Celtics past the eighth-seeded Heat 102-88 to take a 3-1 lead in their opening-round NBA playoff series.
‘Every Dollar Matters’ with Middletown’s proposed Fiscal 2025 Budget
The #MiddletownRI Town Council meets Saturday with department heads and hears plans to tighten spending even more and make sure to hold the line wherever possible without reducing services.
Job Corps and NAVSEA host shipbuilding career fair in Exeter
Job fair to connect shipbuilding contractors with potential employees
Rhode Island State House prepares to welcome back Independent Man statue after extensive renovations
Rhode Island’s Independent Man statue returns to State House after major renovations
Rhode Island State House to open to the public on Rhode Island Independence Day
Rhode Island State House to Open for Rhode Island Independence Day
Sea off New England had one of its hottest years in 2023, part of a worldwide trend
The sea off New England, already warming faster than most of the world’s oceans, had one of its hottest years on record in 2023.
Mayor Xay expects no tax increase for full-time Newport residents
Full-time Newport residents, with house values below $1.1 million, should not expect a property tax increase, even though the proposed city budget suggests a 3.25 percent budget increase and a nearly 4 percent tax levy increase, according to Mayor Xay Khamsyvoravong.
South County Museum names Newport resident, Rebecca J. Kelly, as its new Executive Director
The South County Museum Board of Trustees announces the appointment of Rebecca J. Kelly as the new Executive Director and Curator of Collections.
Patriots’ Christian Barmore agrees to 4-year extension worth up to $92 million, AP source says
New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore has agreed to a four-year contract extension worth up to $92 million, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.
No Pollute Commute: RIPTA announces bike to work challenge in honor of National Bike Month
Bike to work, track your trips and win cool prizes in the Commuter Bike Challenge, May 1 – 31, 2024
Newport man detained on federal charge of child enticement
A Newport man who is alleged to have enticed a minor female to engage in illicit sexual activity and who was allegedly found to be in possession of child pornography has been ordered detained in federal custody, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.
Obituary: Shahrzad Naso
June 8, 1986 — April 24, 2024
What Sold: A look at last week’s home sales in Newport County, April 22 – 26
Ten homes changed hands in Newport County last week.
Gov. McKee, DEM announce awardees of over $2 million in grants for local recreation projects
The grant awards will fund 11 projects across the state including new playgrounds, pickleball courts, dog park, splashpads, walking trails, revitalized ballfields and basketball courts, shade pavilions, outdoor performance areas, and various site improvements.
U.S. Naval War College conducts nuclear warfighting capabilities war game
U.S. Naval War College Conducts Nuclear Warfighting Wargame to Enhance Interoperability and Maintain Competitive Military Advantage
Newport Police make 9 arrests over the weekend
Newport Police Arrest & Dispatch Log for April 26 – 29, 2024.
Rhode Island lawmakers to vote on legislation requiring monthly reports on Washington Bridge repairs
Lawmakers to vote on legislation requiring monthly reports on Washington Bridge repairs
