Carol Joy (Hanson) Smith, age 79, passed away, November 28, 2022, peacefully at the Miriam Hospital after a long courageous battle with ALS. She was the beloved wife of Gerald Smith; they were married for 43 years. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Dr. F. Charles Hanson, Capt. USNR Medical Corps., […]
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Adoptable Cat of the Week: Meredith
Meet your new best friend, Meredith– this week’s Adoptable Cat of the Week! The Potter League for Animals shares on its website that Meredith is a 2-year-old female Domestic Shorthair. Here’s what else Potter League for Animals has to say about Meredith; Welcome to season 573 of ‘The Bachelorette in Purr-adise,’ where Meredith, a 2-year-old […]
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Newport School Superintendent’s Community Update: Nov. 30
Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain shared the following message on Wednesday, November 30.
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Obituary: Gaynelle Jenkins Goddard Moore
Gaynelle Jenkins Goddard Moore, 90, passed peacefully over into the loving embrace of the Lord on November 29, 2022, at Brookdale Sakonnet Bay in Tiverton, RI. She was born in, Eugene, MO, on November 17, 1932, to Garland and Bonnie (Spalding) Jenkins. Gaynelle graduated from Eldon High School in 1950 and enrolled at Central Missouri […]
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Obituary: Donald N. Kaull
Donald N. Kaull, 77, of Portsmouth, RI passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at Miriam Hospital in Providence RI after a courageous battle with melanoma. Don was born on May 1, 1945 in Newport RI. He was the second of three sons to Charles T. Kaull and Hilda N. Kaull. In 1967, Don married […]
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SantaCon returns to Newport on Dec. 3
Dozens of “Santas” are expected to take to the streets of Newport on Saturday, December 3 to take part in the annual event known as SantaCon. SantaCon is a free-to-attend non-commercial, non-political, nonsensical Santa Claus convention that happens once a year for charity. It’s a mass gathering where people dress in Santa Claus costumes or as […]
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What Sold: 10 Newport County real estate sales, transactions (Nov. 21 – 25)
Tyler Bernadyn Real estate, like any industry, is based on the foundation of supply and demand. Sellers are still seeing premium prices for their homes due to extremely low inventory, even with interest rates on the rise. If you’re considering selling or simply want to know how much equity you have in your home, […]
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Obituary: James William “Bill” Emerson
James William “Bill” Emerson, 87 of Newport, RI passed away Friday, November 25, 2022 at home peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born November 6, 1935 in Fall River, MA to Ellis and Marion (Murphy) Emerson. Bill was employed by the Newport School Department where he served as a janitor at Thompson Junior […]
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Obituary: Katherine Hoyt Psaki
On Wednesday, November 22nd, 2022, our beloved Kate died peacefully at Heatherwood Health Care Center in Newport, RI. She was born on July 17, 1942, in New Haven, CT the daughter of Norris and Katherine (Kitty) Hoyt. Kate grew up on the campus of St. George’s School, where her father, Norris, was a teacher of […]
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Obituary: Christine Ann Deacon
Christine Ann (Mello) Deacon, 75, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on November 20, 2022 at Hope Hospice Inpatient Center. She was the wife of the late Robert Deacon Jr. Christine was born March 7, 1947, in Fall River, MA, to the late George and Frances (Bernhardt) Mello. After graduating high school, she attended Western […]
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Obituary: Judith M. Dennis
Mrs. Judith Dennis, 76, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on November 23, 2022. Judith was born in Newport, RI to Louis and Mary (Hunter) DelRoss. Judith married Arthur Dennis of Newport in December 1974. Judy was part owner and manager of Fifth Ward Video, and later employed as a Customer Relations Representative for Stop […]
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Obituary: Charles D. Toracinta
Charles D. Toracinta, of Newport, RI and Fort Myers, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, with his family by his side. Born in Newport in 1929, Charles was the son of Charles and Catherine (Cleary) Toracinta. He graduated from De La Salle Academy, where he earned numerous accolades for his skills in basketball. […]
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Obituary: Nina Bozas
Nina (Gianetis) Bozas, age 88, of Bristol, Rhode Island, passed away surrounded by her family on November 23, 2022 at Hope Hospice Center in Providence. She was the wife of the late Ernest Bozas. Nina was born in Newport, RI in 1934 to Stamos and Elizabeth (Mousoulis) Gianetis, Nina grew up in Newport on W. […]
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Obituary: Christine Ann Deacon
Christine Ann (Mello) Deacon, 75, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on November 20, 2022 at Hope Hospice Inpatient Center. She was the wife of the late Robert Deacon Jr. Christine was born March 7, 1947, in Fall River, MA, to the late George and Frances (Bernhardt) Mello. After graduating high school, she attended Western […]
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25th Annual Newport Illuminated Boat Parade postponed to Dec. 3
The City of Newport announced at 10:23 am that the annual Newport Illuminated Boat Parade will be postponed to Saturday, December 3. “We’re sorry to report that due to expected gale force winds, tonight’s Illuminated Boat Parade has been rescheduled to Saturday, Dec. 3rd at 6:15 p.m., weather permitting,” the City says in the press release. […]
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Genova welcomes the world with The Ocean Race
By The Ocean Race Genova, Italy, the host of the Grand Finale finish of the 50th anniversary edition of The Ocean Race, will maximise its opportunity through the free to enter race village called Ocean Live Park. The finish of the 14th edition of the around the world race, often described as the toughest test of […]
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Letter To The Editor: Thanks from Senator-elect Ujifusa
Thanks from Senator-elect Ujifusa I’d like to thank everyone who worked on my campaign and those who voted for me in the last election. It is an honor to represent State Senate District 11. During my campaign for state senator, I knocked on thousands of doors and heard about the issues that matter to people […]
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Newport City Council-elect to meet on Nov. 29
Newport City Council-elect will meet on November 29 at 6 pm in the 2nd Floor Conference Room at Newport City Hall. The purpose of the meeting will be to meet and discuss with the current city solicitor, probate court judge, and municipal court judge the responsibilities and duties of said positions. The meeting is open […]
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Obituary: Ronald O. Doire
Ronald O. Doire passed away peacefully in Newport, RI on November 10, 2022, at the age of 88. Ronald was born on July 28, 1934, in Providence, RI, son of Albert Doire and Georgianna Doire. Ronald attended La Salle Academy, and then St. Raphael Academy, graduating in 1953. He forfeited an athletic scholarship to Providence […]
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Ice Skating opens at Newport Harbor Island Resort on Nov. 24
Newport Harbor Island Resort (formerly Gurney’s) has announced that ice skating will return to Newport on Thursday, November 24! The details:Hours of Operation | Monday-Friday: 3-9 PMWeekends and holidays: 10 AM-9 PM2-hour skate timesNo reservations, walk-in only Rates & Information | Skate and skate aid rentals are available o Adults: $15o Children (12 & under): […]
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Newport County YMCA will host 37th Annual Pie Run on Nov. 24
The Newport County YMCA will host its 37th Annual Pie Run held on Thanksgiving Day. The race, originally founded by the Newport Running Club, collects food donations for the Dr. Martin Luther King Center as well as raises money for the Y’s Community Support Campaign and local charities. The Thanksgiving Day tradition starts promptly at 8:30 […]
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Now Hiring: 50+ job opportunities available right now in and around Newport
Looking for a new gig, job, or career? Here’s a look at some of the job opportunities that are available right now in the Newport area. All jobs were posted or provided to us within the last seven days and are located within five miles of downtown Newport. Applebee’s: Server AutoZone is Hiring! 16+ Bar […]
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What Sold: 16 Newport County real estate sales, transactions (Nov. 14 – 18)
Tyler Bernadyn Real estate, like any industry, is based on the foundation of supply and demand. Sellers are still seeing premium prices for their homes due to extremely low inventory, even with interest rates on the rise. If you’re considering selling or simply want to know how much equity you have in your home, […]
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Letter To The Editor: Gregory Huet – 391 votes vs Bolan and Boatwright
The title defines one of the most critical issues to face Newport and Middletown in decades: School Regionalization. It also sheds light on the lack of transparency and conflict-of- interest issues that the leaders of the Newport School Committee failed to address as a matter of routine business. Nowhere was this more striking than at […]
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Seals—and Save The Bay Seal Tours—return to Newport
On November 27, a Save The Bay education vessel will depart from Bowen’s Ferry Landing in Newport Harbor, marking the organization’s 22nd seal tour season in the “City by the Sea.” Between November and April, the environmental nonprofit organization will run one-hour seal tours complete with expert narration by Save The Bay staff. These one-of-a-kind […]
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Places with the fastest-growing home prices in Newport County
Stacker compiled a list of places with the fastest growing home prices in Newport County, RI using data from Zillow. Places are ranked by the dollar change Zillow Home Values Index for all homes from October 2021 to October 2022. The ZVHI represents a seasonally adjusted price for the middle market for all homes. All […]
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Lieutenant Governor Matos launches the 2022 Rhode Island Entrepreneurship Challenge
Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos today kicked off Rhode Island’s fourth Lieutenant Governor’s Entrepreneurship Challenge, a business pitch competition aimed at high school students across the state. In addition to helping students learn about the process of writing and pitching a business proposal, the competition will also award more than $10,000 in postsecondary scholarships. “The LGEC […]
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Weekend Weather Forecast: Nov. 18 – 20
The following is the National Weather Service 7-day weather forecast, centered on Newport State Airport; NWS Forecast for: Newport RIIssued by: National Weather Service Norton, MALast Update: 3:07 pm EST Nov 18, 2022 Tonight: A slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 32. West wind […]
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Rhode Island Lottery paid more than $388 million to the state’s General Fund during 2022 fiscal year
The Rhode Island Lottery paid $388.6 million to the state’s General Fund for the year ended June 30, 2022, representing the Lottery’s net income after payment of prize awards, commissions and operating expenses. Lottery revenue, including gaming activity at the Lottery’s two casinos, experienced a significant recovery during fiscal 2022 compared to 2021. The fiscal […]
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Obituary: Anne Nixon Thayer
Our dear mother, Anne Nixon Thayer, age 96 of Portsmouth, RI passed away on November 16, 2022 at South County Hospital, Wakefield, RI. She was born on August 4, 1926 in Cranston, RI to Richard A. Nixon and Lillian R. Nixon. Anne met her late husband, John O. Thayer, at the University of Rhode Island […]
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Scenic three-acre estate in Little Compton lists for $1.7 million
Set upon a beautiful three acres of land with distant views of the Sakonnet River, this custom four-bedroom home at 31 Patten Drive in Little Compton has been recently renovated to include all modern amenities. Tucked away on a private laneway off of West Main Road, the home showcases an open floor plan with a […]
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Counties with the highest COVID-19 infection rates in Rhode Island
The vaccine deployment in December 2020 signaled a turning point in the COVID-19 pandemic. By the end of May 2021, 40% of the U.S. population was fully vaccinated. But as vaccination rates lagged over the summer, new surges of COVID-19 came, including Delta in the summer of 2021, and now the Omicron variant, which comprises […]
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CCRI receives grant to strengthen employer partnership(s) program with Delta Dental and connect learners with opportunity
Today, Strada Education Network selected the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) to receive a grant through Strada’s Employer and Community College Partnership Challenge. Strada awarded this $400,000 grant as part of an effort to support innovative collaborations across the country between community colleges and employers in their region. CCRI also will participate in opportunities […]
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Home sales off 40 percent in two years
The number of single-family homes sold in Rhode Island in October was nearly 40 percent less than two years ago, while house prices remained relatively steady this year, although up more than 17 percent from October 2020, according to the Rhode Island State-Wide Multiple Listing Service. According to the organization’s data, over the last three […]
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Jets’ Wilson showing resiliency, moxie with Pats up again
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Zach Wilson was ticked off three weeks ago after his worst game of the season. The New York Jets’ second-year quarterback was intercepted three times in a 22-17 loss to New England, with Bill Belichick’s Patriots giving him fits all day. Wilson was angry […]
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Hospital and state leaders call on Rhode Islanders to seek medical care in the right place
With several respiratory viruses currently circulating in Rhode Island and with the holidays coming, State health officials and hospital leaders gathered today to again urge the public to only go to emergency departments for issues that require emergency care. Hospital emergency departments in Rhode Island are experiencing significant crowding and prolonged waiting times. At a […]
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How gas prices have changed in Providence in the last week
Gas prices continue their descent from June’s $5 a gallon record with the midterm elections in the rearview mirror and holiday travel looming on the horizon. Demand rose and supply fell last week, but a gallon of gas still ticked down to $3.70 on average nationwide on Wednesday, November 16, according to AAA. Prices this […]
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Obituary: Charles C. Houston, USN Ret.
Charles C. Houston, USN Ret., 86, of Middletown, passed away on October 30, 2022, at the Royal Middletown. He was the husband of Annie L. (Paige) Houston.Born in Memphis, TN, he was the son of the late Richard and Charles Etta (Anderson) Houston. He leaves his wife Annie and two daughters, Paige Houston of Jacksonville, […]
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11th Hour Racing Team in final preparations ahead of The Ocean Race
With two months to go until the start of the 31,700 nautical mile (36,500 miles, 58,700 kilometers) round-the-world adventure – The Ocean Race – US entry 11th Hour Racing Team is in the final preparation stages ahead of the race start on January 15, 2023. With the exception of two summers in Newport, the team has […]
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Providence, a 20-month-old Masai giraffe, arrives at Roger Williams Park Zoo
The Roger Williams Park Zoo today announced the arrival of Providence, a 20-month-old Masai giraffe. Coincidently, she comes from the Greenville Zoo, which had already named her Providence before learning that she would be moved to Providence’s Zoo. The Zoo was selected as a part of a breeding recommendation based on the Species Survival Plan […]
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What’s Up This Weekend: Nov. 18 – 20
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this weekend, Friday, November 18 through Sunday, November 20, 2022. Weekend Weather Forecast: Nov. 18 – 20 Six Picks Events: What’s Up in RI this weekend (November 17-20) Friday, November 18 Magic of Lights returns to Gillette Stadium Nov. 18 – Dec. 31 […]
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Forensic genealogy leads to arrest in 1987 sex assault case
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — DNA evidence left behind 35 years ago and the use of forensic genealogy has led to the arrest of an Indiana man on charges that he sexually assaulted two Rhode Island girls in 1987, authorities announced Wednesday. Frank Thies, 66, of Terre Haute, Indiana, was arraigned Thursday in Rhode Island on […]
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Celtics claim 8th straight win, beat Hawks 126-101
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — The Boston Celtics were missing two key members of their rotation. There was no shortage of players to fill the void. Jaylen Brown scored 22 points to lead a balanced attack and the East-leading Celtics stretched their winning streak to eight with a 126-101 victory over the […]
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Middletown moving forward to improve schools, say how will be answered quickly
The Town of Middletown issued the following press release on Wednesday night saying that their officials pledged to do what’s right and best for local students at a meeting Wednesday night, saying important decisions need to be made in coming weeks. Middletown moving forward to improve schools, How to be answered quickly It looks like […]
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Newport Public Schools: Superintendent’s Community Update – November 16
Colleen Burns Jermain, Superintendent of Newport Public Schools, shared the following community update on Wednesday, November 16, 2022.
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Adoptable Cat of the Week: Maylay
Meet your new best friend, Maylay – this week’s Adoptable Cat of the Week! The Potter League for Animals shares that Maylay is a 6-month-old female Domestic Shorthair. Here’s what else Potter League for Animals has to say about Maylay; Ready to meet this beautiful little peach? We introduce, Maylay! This girly isn’t a huge […]
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Long Wharf Mall to host Tree Lighting, Santa Magic on Nov. 26
Mark your calendars in Red and Green – Santa Claus just confirmed that he is coming to town! Visit the Shops at Long Wharf Mall, and let’s turn out to greet the jolly good guy on his first visit of the season to Newport. Naughty – or preferably nice – you’ll have a chance to take a […]
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Where refugees in Rhode Island are arriving from
Within five months after Russia began its invasion of Ukraine in early February 2022, the U.S. admitted more than 100,000 Ukrainian refugees. Most of these refugees were admitted through a special program called humanitarian parole, which falls outside the scope of the data tracking carried out by the Refugee Processing Center. Humanitarian parole allows refugees […]
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Middletown-based Rite-Solutions receives three Navy contracts worth $68 million
Middletown-based Rite-Solutions today announced that it was recently awarded three contracts by the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT), Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR), and Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD). Over the next three to five years, the three contracts total $68 million. Supporting NUWCDIVNPT’s Code 25 Combat Systems Department, Rite-Solutions […]
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Progressives had tough elections in Rhode Island in 2022
It would appear that one major takeaway from the 2022 election – nationally, statewide and locally – is that the extremes did not do very well. In Rhode Island, while Democrats took all statewide general officer positions and again solidly maintained control of the state Senate and state House of Representatives, members of the Rhode […]
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Obituary: Cathleen “Cathy” F. Alves
Cathleen F. (Crandall) Alves, age 80, of Honeyman Avenue, Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on November 14, 2022, due to complications of Multiple Sclerosis with her family by her side. Cathleen was born in Maywood, New Jersey on April 13, 1942. Cathleen married her high school sweetheart Joseph Alves Jr. of Middletown, RI on September […]
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Newport Classical will celebrate the holiday season with two holiday programs in December
Newport Classical celebrates the season with two weekends of holiday programs in December – Messiah at the Mansion featuring Ensemble Altera and The Choir School of Newport County in two performances on Sunday, December 4 at 1 pm and 3:30 pm at Rosecliff (548 Bellevue Ave.), and Classical Christmas at Emmanuel on Saturday, December 10 at 3 pm at Emmanuel Church (42 Dearborn St.), which concludes with sing-along carols and a festive […]
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Obituary: Peter Cordeiro
Plymouth, MA – Peter Cordeiro, 84, a native of Newport, R.I., left this life and entered the arms of our Lord on November 12, 2022. He leaves behind his loving wife of 63 years Nanci; sons, Mark and his wife Jody and Jeffrey, and daughter Lisa Quinlan; seven grandchildren, Rachel and husband Tomas, Mark Jr., […]
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Letter: Robert Leary – They got away with it!
There has been a lot of talk since the election about how Becky Bolan and Louisa Boatwright (co-chairs of the Rogers building committee) knew since mid-October, before the election, that Rogers was $20 million over cost and there was not enough money to complete the project. This on top of the $14 million the city […]
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2022 Election Results: Statewide Races
Results will begin to display after the polls close on November 08, 2022 at 8:00 PM. Updates will occur every 5-10 minutes as new data becomes available. Unofficial results: Updated November 15, 2022 04:20 PM 413 of 414 polling places reporting (99%) Representative in Congress District 1 CandidateBallot breakoutTotal votesPctDEM David N. Cicilline (DEM)Polling place: 66517Mail ballots: 11712Early Voting: 2199510022464.0%REP Allen R. Waters (REP)Polling place: 43329Mail ballots: 2639Early Voting: 100615602935.8%Write-inPolling place: 290Mail ballots: 21Early Voting: 503610.2% […]
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2022 Election Results: Establishment of a Newport/Middletown Regional School District
Voters in Middletown and Newport will decide during the General Election on whether to approve or reject a Regional School District. Both questions in Middletown and the question in Newport must pass for a Regional School District to move forward. Results will begin to display after the polls close on November 08, 2022 at 8:00 […]
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2022 Election Results: Middletown Town Council and School Committee
Results will begin to display after the polls close on November 08, 2022 at 8:00 PM. Updates will occur every 5-10 minutes as new data becomes available. Unofficial results: Updated November 15, 2022 04:20 PM 5 of 5 polling places reporting (100%) Non-Partisan Town Council Town of Middletown 7 to elect CandidateBallot breakoutTotal votesPctPeter D. Connerton, […]
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2022 Election Results: Portsmouth Town Council and School Committee
Results will begin to display after the polls close on November 08, 2022 at 8:00 PM. Updates will occur every 5-10 minutes as new data becomes available. Unofficial results: Updated November 15, 2022 04:20 PM 7 of 7 polling places reporting (100%) Town Council Town of Portsmouth 7 to elect CandidateBallot breakoutTotal votesPctDEM Kevin M. Aguiar (DEM)Polling place: 2240Mail ballots: 523Early Voting: 133841019.8%REP […]
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Letter – Kate Jessup: Heartfelt gratitude to those who supported me during my campaign for Newport City Council
To the residents of Newport, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to those who supported me during my campaign for Newport City Council. Although the result was not what I had hoped for, I am proud of the work that I did to run a campaign based on honesty, transparency, and focused on supporting […]
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Counties with the highest unemployment rate in Rhode Island
Unemployment rates, while significantly lower than the alarming pandemic peak of 14.7% experienced in April 2020, remain a subject of concern, notably as economic experts bandy around the idea of a potential recession by 2023. The last economic recession—the Great Recession of 2008-2010—sent rates up to 10% as of October 2009. It was not until […]
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Now Hiring: 100+ job opportunities available right now in and around Newport
Looking for a new gig, job, or career? Here’s a look at some of the job opportunities that are available right now in the Newport area. All jobs were posted or provided to us within the last seven days and are located within five miles of downtown Newport. 22 Bowen’s: GENERAL MANAGER **$90K-$110K/YEAR** @ 22 […]
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Adoptable Dog of the Week: Baxter
Meet your new best friend, Baxter– this week’s Adoptable Dog of the Week! The Potter League for Animals shares on their website that Baxter is a 3-year-old male Bulldog, English. Baxter is considered a medium-sized dog, weighing between 20 – 59 pounds. Here’s what else Potter League for Animals has to say about Baxter; Are […]
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Obituary: Constance A. Mello
Constance A. Mello, 87, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2022 in Warwick, Rhode Island with her family by her side. Constance, (Connie) was born on October 20, 1935 in Brooklyn, New York to George and Amelia (Gordon) Dickson. Connie was married just shy of 25 years to the late Anthony […]
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Landrum sparks Boston U in 96-51 rout of Johnson & Wales
BOSTON (AP) — Otto Landrum had 12 points in Boston University’s 96-51 victory over Johnson & Wales (Providence) on Monday night. Landrum shot 5 of 5 from the field for the Terriers (2-1). Walter Whyte scored 12 points, going 5 of 6 (2 for 3 from distance). Ethan Brittain-Watts finished 4 of 5 from the […]
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Obituary: Raymond DeJesus
Raymond DeJesus, of Portsmouth, RI peacefully passed away on November 11, 2022 at the VA Hospital in Providence. Born in Caguas, Puerto Rico on December 20, 1944, he was the youngest of six children born to Nicolas and Guillermina DeJesus (Diaz). Raymond grew up in the Bronx, a borough of New York City, where he […]
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Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County selects Timothy Michael Hetland as the recipient of the Fall 2022 Artist Award
The Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County (“ACA”) has named artist Timothy Michael Hetland the recipient of the Fall 2022 Artist Award. The award is given twice yearly to a local performer or artist who directly educates, inspires, and uplifts the local community with their work. Hetland is a Middletown artist who specializes in […]
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Vinyl Release: ‘The Philadelphia Experiment Live at Newport Jazz’ is out this week
Today the Newport Jazz Festival announces the release of The Philadelphia Experiment Live at Newport Jazz. Captured live at the 2017 Newport Jazz Festival in their 5th ever performance, The Philadelphia Experiment celebrates a collaborative project featuring bassist Christian McBride, drummer Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, pianist Uri Caine and, in this performance, DJ Logic. Newport Festival Foundation members […]
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What Sold: 12 Newport County real estate sales, transactions (Nov. 7 – 11)
Real estate, like any industry, is based on the foundation of supply and demand. Sellers are still seeing premium prices for their homes due to extremely low inventory, even with interest rates on the rise. If you’re considering selling or simply want to know how much equity you have in your home, I am […]
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Obituary: Martin D. Relyea
Martin D. (“Marty”) Relyea, age 84, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on November 9, 2022 after a short illness. He was the husband of Jean (Spaulding) Relyea for 66 years. Marty was born in the Town of Lincoln, NY to Charles and Evelyn (Burleson) Relyea. He graduated from SVHS in Munnsville, NY in 1955 and […]
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Obituary: Sandra A. Bidlack
Sandra A. (Atkinson) Bidlack, 78, of Newport RI, died in her home on November 8, 2022. Born on May 19,1944 in Angleton, TX she was the daughter of the late Boyd and Shirley (Cico) Atkinson. Sandra graduated from Lamar University in Beaumont, TX and began a career teaching English. In 1968 Sandra moved to Newport […]
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11th Hour Racing Team Sailor visits Newport’s Pell Elementary School 4th Grade at virtual event
By Kim Cooper, Sail Newport “If you think it, you can do it,” says 11th Hour Racing Team sailor Francesca Clapcich to a group of fourth-graders at the Pell Elementary School. The virtual classroom visit by Clapcich was part of the Learning Program of The Ocean Race. It was organized for the students who had […]
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Obituary: Rosemarie E. Mello
Rosemarie Ellen (Downing) Mello, wife of the late Joseph F. Mello of Newport passed away at the age of 89 in Newport, Rhode Island on November 10, 2022. She is survived by two children, Kaitlyn Downing of Hudson, FL and James Mello of Malden, MA. Rosemarie was born in Providence, Rhode Island, the daughter of […]
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Irish History Lecture to explore Newport’s Kerry Hill neighborhood in the 19th & early 20th Century
The Museum of Newport Irish History will present the third lecture of its 21st Annual Lecture Series on Monday, November 14 at 6:00 p.m., in-person at the Wyndham Newport Hotel, 240 Aquidneck Avenue, Middletown, and live-streamed via Zoom. Guest speaker, Dr. Kurt C. Schlichting, will give an illustrated talk titled, “Ethnic Enclaves: Newport’s Kerry Hill Irish in 19th […]
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Newport String Quartet announces next in Newport County Concert Series, featuring performances in Tiverton and Newport
On Saturday, December 3rd, and Sunday, December 4th, The Newport String Quartet continues its signature Newport County Concert Series with performances in Tiverton and Newport. The program features Haydn’s sun-filled String Quartet in C Major op 20 no 2, alongside Aftab Darvishi’s moving evocation of shadows and light, Daughters of Sol. The concert will also include Mieczyslaw […]
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Maher Center’s Pop-up Tree & Wreath Sale at Castle Hill Inn returns Dec. 3 – 4
The Maher Garden Center, located on the campus of the James L. Maher Center on Aquidneck Avenue in Middletown, will open its doors on Thanksgiving weekend (November 25-26-27) with a selection of Christmas trees, hand-decorated wreaths, poinsettias, ornaments, and other festive accents – heralding a new chapter for the beloved Aquidneck Island institution as an […]
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Letter To The Editor: Xay for Mayor of Newport
I support Xay for mayor. First of all, he got a solid, perhaps even unprecedented number of votes for a first time candidate, and one of the foundations of a democratic system is that the person with the most votes wins! Second, he has the background and the experience to breathe new life into a […]
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Road Report: Schedule of lane closures and road construction projects (Nov. 12 – 19)
The following road and lane closure notices have been scheduled by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) and Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA). All schedules are weather-dependent and subject to change. RITBA Weekly Lane Closure Updates November 13 – 19, 2022 Newport Claiborne Pell BridgeWestbound Right Lane Closure- 11/15 to 11/18- 7 […]
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Additive Manufacturing Working Group meets at NUWC Division Newport to discuss latest efforts
Story by Public Affairs Office , Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport NEWPORT, R.I. – Additive manufacturing is expanding what is possible in engineering and the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) warfare centers are ensuring they remain at the forefront of this emerging field. About 30 representatives from nine of the 10 NAVSEA warfare centers and other […]
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Rhode Island Lottery: $15,208 Daily Numbers winner; $50,000 Powerball and two $10,000 Mega Millions tickets unclaimed
While the big Powerball® jackpot wasn’t won in Rhode Island – other games have been paying out! The Daily Number, 1 9 7 0 from Tuesday, November 8, 2022, evening draw paid out 284% and it had a $15,208 winner. A man from Providence stopped at Colleen Haxton’s Liquors, 1325 Post Rd., Warwick, and wagered $1 on two 4-digit […]
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Newport City Council-elect to hold a caucus on Nov. 15 to informally elect Chair, Vice-Chair
Who will be Newport’s next Mayor? The conversation and jockeying have begun among those newly elected and we’ve already seen two opinion pieces on it – both calling for the top At-Large vote-getter to get the spot. Newport’s Council-elect will be meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 15th at 6 pm in the 2nd Floor Conference Room at Newport City Hall for […]
Posted inCOVID-19, News
Counties with the highest COVID-19 infection rates in Rhode Island
The vaccine deployment in December 2020 signaled a turning point in the COVID-19 pandemic. By the end of May 2021, 40% of the U.S. population was fully vaccinated. But as vaccination rates lagged over the summer, new surges of COVID-19 came, including Delta in the summer of 2021, and now the Omicron variant, which comprises […]
Posted inArts & Culture, Things To Do
What’s up this weekend in Newport: Nov. 11 – 13
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this week, Monday, November 7 through Sunday, November 13. Weekend Forecast NWS Forecast for: Newport RIIssued by: National Weather Service Norton, MALast Update: 3:51 am EST Nov 11, 2022 Wind AdvisoryHazardous Weather OutlookVeterans Day: Showers likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near […]
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Pamela Gifford Campagna
Pamela (Gifford) Campagna, 75, of Hamden, Ct, passed away on October 4, 2022, in the Westview Villa, East Providence, RI. She was the wife of Dr. Anthony Campagna. Born in New Bedford, MA, she was the daughter of the late William and Cynthia (Trull) Gifford, granddaughter of Flavel and Doris (Cottle) Gifford of West Tisbury, […]
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Obituary: Lorraine Irene Nathlar
LORRAINE IRENE NATHLAR, 82, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Monday, November 7, 2022, in the Dawn Hill Home, Bristol, RI Born in Reading, PA in 1940 to James C. Fulton & Irene Lawrence Fulton. Lorraine graduated Kennett High School in 1958 and worked at Connors Drug Store until she met Vince, the love of […]
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Author of ‘Seinfeld: The Official Cookbook’ joins WUN for a conversation on Thursday
You might say Brendan Kirby has been obsessed with Seinfeld, and you’d be right, leading to his latest project, publishing “Seinfeld: The Official Cookbook,” written along with co-author Julie Tremaine. Kirby will join WhatsUpNewp for a videocast on Thursday at 4:30 p.m. The book includes more than 60 recipes, from appetizers to main courses, drinks […]
Posted inOpinion
Letter To The Editor: Mayor Xay? Yes. The people have spoken
t’s not often that the will of the people is articulated so clearly by the end of election night. This is one of those times. Xay Khamsyvoravong beat the record of earning the most votes for a Newport City Council candidate during a non-presidential election in more than a decade, and it shouldn’t come as […]
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Governor McKee pens letter to Rhode Islanders following Election Day victory
Today, Governor McKee released the following message to Rhode Islanders after voters chose to elect him to a full four-year term: Dear Rhode Islanders, I am deeply grateful to you for putting your faith in me to lead our state for the next four years. We have achieved so much together in my first 20 […]
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Opinion: Building Newport’s Future thanks Newport voters for rejecting Question 5
Building Newport’s Future (BNF) is celebrating the fact that Newport voters chose to reject Question 5, which would have passed a measure to combine Newport and Middletown school district administrations. BNF was founded by a group of Newporters who care deeply about Newport’s children and advocate for a strong public education system and investment in […]
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Turtles in demand as pets, leading to a spike in poaching
By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Swimming in two plastic bins inside a brightly lit and sterile quarantine room at a Rhode Island zoo, 16 quarter-sized turtle hatchlings represent a growing worry for conservationist Lou Perrotti. These eastern musk turtles, known for spending much of their lives in swamps and ponds and emitting […]
Posted inCity & Government
Letter To The Editor | It’s a no-brainer: Xay should be our next Mayor
One of the Charter Review Commission recommendations that — not shockingly — didn’t make it onto yesterday’s ballot was to designate our next mayor based on which at-large council candidate earned the most votes. As of now, the person who will become mayor of our city (with more than 25,000 year round residents I should […]
Posted inReal Estate
Home on Rockbridge Drive in Little Compton sells for $5 million
Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty is proud to announce that 20 & 30 Rockbridge Drive in Little Compton has sold for $5,000,000. Sales Associates, Liz Kinnane and Cherry Arnold, both of Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty, represented the sellers. Debby Ladd of Lila Delman Compass represented the buyers. According to data available from Rhode Island Statewide […]
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Rhode Island Federal Delegation delivers $63.8 million to help cut energy costs for Rhode Islanders
U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Jim Langevin and David Cicilline today announced a $63.8 million allocation to allow the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources to stand up new home energy rebate programs included in Democrats’ Inflation Reduction Act. The Inflation Reduction Act was passed by Democrats in Congress and signed […]
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After his win, Gov. McKee plans for Rhode Island’s future
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Now that Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee has won his first full term in office, the Democrat is developing a vision for the state for the next decade. McKee and Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos, a fellow Democrat, released a working draft of their “RI 2030” plan last month, based on community […]
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Newport Hospital becomes the first in the United States to benefit from an Anouk Foundation Mural Project
Behavioral health patients at Newport Hospital will enjoy a more inviting environment thanks to a first-of-its-kind art project. The hospital is the first United States institution to have the Anouk Foundation paint therapeutic murals on its walls, according to a press release from Newport Hospital. The Switzerland-based nonprofit works with a team of acclaimed artists who create […]
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Brown disputes ACLU’s take on Title IX case
ROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Brown University is taking issue with a statement from the American Civil Liberties Union regarding a court order that requires the Ivy league school to pay more than $1 million to cover fees and expenses related to a legal challenge to the university’s plan to drop some women’s varsity sports. Several […]
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Obituary: John Daniel Hillman
Born May 4, 1944 in Norwood, MA, John was the youngest of six siblings. He began playing guitar at age 10 and in high school formed a band with his school mates, Johnny & The Twisters. John attended Suffolk University and in 1972 graduated from Harvard University with a B.A., and pursued graduate studies […]
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Puppies available for adoption in Providence
Stacker compiled a list of puppies available for adoption near Providence, Rhode Island on Petfinder. You may also like: Highest-rated pizza restaurants in Providence, according to Tripadvisor Petfinder Patrick – Gender: Male- Breed: Mixed Breed- Read more on Petfinder Petfinder Scrappy – Gender: Female- Breed: Mixed Breed- Read more on Petfinder Petfinder Cade – New […]
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Gerry Goldstein: Say what? All she wanted was a bagel
My friends Alan and Avis recently spent some time touring Italy and making friends with people from around the world who spoke English with a variety of exotic accents. En route home, Avis posted this on Facebook: “I spent 10 days talking with people from Italy, Portugal, Bulgaria, Romania, England, Cyprus and Australia with no […]
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U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis receives Naval War College Foundation’s 2022 Sentinel of the Sea Award
General James Mattis (Ret.) the 26th U.S. Secretary of Defense, received the Naval War College Foundation’s Sentinel of the Sea Award, in recognition of his meritorious conduct, self-sacrifice, vigilance, and dedicated service to the Nation. The award was presented by Naval War College Foundation Chairman Philip M. Bilden on Friday, November 4 at the New […]
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Democrat Seth Magaziner wins US House seat in Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — State Treasurer Seth Magaziner has won the congressional seat in Rhode Island being vacated by longtime U.S. Rep. Jim Langevin, keeping it in Democratic control. Magaziner defeated Republican Allan Fung, a former Cranston mayor, in the general election Tuesday. National Republican leaders had hoped to flip the state’s 2nd Congressional District to GOP […]