Good Morning, today is Wednesday, August 17. 🌊 On this day in 1790, George Washington arrived in Newport. He was accompanied by Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson, Governor George Clinton of New York, U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Blair of Virginia, and U.S. Congressman William Loughton Smith of South Carolina. Read More – Today In […]
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Election 2022: Primary election less than a month away
If you are wondering if the primary election is fast approaching, just turn on your television and watch the parade of political ads from Democratic candidates for governor and the second Congressional seat. Non-stop. Every subject, from elderly mothers to reproductive rights. Then take a peek at WPRI TV’s latest poll of slightly more than […]
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Adoptable Dog of the Week: Bootstrap
Meet your new best friend, Bootstrap– this week’s Adoptable Dog of the Week! The Potter League for Animals shares on their website that Bootstrap is a 4-year-old male Mixed Breed. Ollie is considered a large-sized dog, weighing between 60-99 pounds. Here’s what else Potter League for Animals has to say about Bootstrap; “Strap in to […]
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The Breakers Landscape Revival to receive Doris Duke Historic Preservation Award
The Preservation Society of Newport County’s transformative revival of The Breakers landscape is among five Newport projects to receive this year’s Doris Duke Historic Preservation Awards. The awards – a collaboration of the Newport Restoration Foundation and the City of Newport – recognize efforts that protect the architectural heritage and character of one of the […]
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Newport Restoration Foundation announces 16th Annual Doris Duke Historic Preservation Award honorees
For the first time, the annual Doris Duke Historic Preservation Awards recognizes a record of five projects for their significant contributions to the preservation of Newport’s architectural heritage and historic character. The Doris Duke Preservation Awards are a collaboration of the Newport Restoration Foundation (NRF) and the City of Newport. The awards celebrate individuals for […]
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City of Newport to conduct smoke testing on North End sewer lines
Residents in portions of Newport’s North End neighborhood are being advised today by the City of Newport that contractors from Wright-Pierce, working on behalf of the City of Newport, will be conducting smoke testing in sewer lines during the week of August 22, 2022. While most of the work will be performed on public property, crews […]
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City of Newport provides an update on privacy incident
The City of Newport announced today that it has concluded the investigation of a previously announced security incident. The City of Newport provided the following information in a press release; “As previously announced, on June 9, 2022, the City identified unusual network activity that caused certain systems in its network to become unavailable. The City […]
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DEM seeks public input to develop and operate the former Chase Marina Facility in Tiverton
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is seeking input through a Public Information Request (RFI) for developing and operating the former Chase Marina facility at 169 Riverside Drive in Tiverton, RI. DEM is specifically interested in proposals that address the priority needs and interests of the local commercial fishing, aquaculture, and seafood industries. Ideas […]
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What’s Up this week in Newport County: August 15 – 21
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport County this week, August 15 – 21, 2022. Monday, August 15 Things To Do 10 am to 2 pm: Free tours of the Eisenhower House11 am: Newport History Walking Tours: Road to Independence11 am: Colonial Jewish Walking Tours11 am: Coastal Queen’s Lighthouse and Mimosa Cruises1 pm […]
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Bristol resident named Chief People Officer of Newport Restaurant Group
Newport Restaurant Group (NRG) today announced the promotion of Kristin Allain to Chief People Officer. In her new position, Kristin will continue to provide leadership within NRG’s employee-ownership culture, helping operational leadership build teams of hospitality professionals by exposing staff to the technical and life skills necessary to build successful careers in the hospitality industry. […]
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Opinion: The quality of our children’s education – and the future of our community – depends on you
To the Editor: As a member of the Regionalization Steering Committee, I urge the voters in both Middletown and Newport to support the questions related to school regionalization that will be on the November 2022 ballot. This legislation is about improving educational opportunities for all our students. There are those who would ask why we […]
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Counties with the highest COVID-19 vaccination rate 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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Cities with the most expensive homes in Providence metro area
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. Given the current state of the real estate market, housing affordability plays a determining role for buyers. As of August 11, 2022, the 30-year fixed […]
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Obituary: Mary Teresa Jackson
Mary Teresa (Genga) Jackson, 93 of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving family on August 12, 2022. She was the wife of the late J. Raymond Jackson. Mary was born in Newport on April 16, 1929, to the late Biagio and Ines Genga, immigrants from Fano, Italy who […]
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Obituary: Joseph T. Dockery Jr.
Joseph Thomas Dockery Jr died unexpectedly August 8, 2022 while boating in Maine. He was in his favorite place, doing his favorite thing with his favorite person, his wife Kristal, and his dear friend, Simon Davidson. He was born November 12, 1943 in Montclair, NJ, the son of Joseph T and Helene L (Turney) Dockery. […]
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Obituary: Benjamin “Benny” L. Light
Benjamin “Benny” Lowell Light, 70, of Portsmouth, RI and formerly of Newport, RI, died on August 10, 2022 at home in the care of his loving wife, Deborah, after a courageous battle with Diabetes and Renal failure. Benny was born in Newport, RI on June 20, 1952 the son of Harry A. Light and Edith […]
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Obituary: Joan Tolces Liebman
Joan Tolces Liebman passed away at Arleigh Burke Pavilion in McLean, Virginia on Thursday, August 11, 2022, surrounded by her three beloved daughters.Joan was born in September 1928 to Ruth (Wachsman) and Joseph Tolces in Brooklyn, New York . She graduated from Erasmus Hall High School in 1946. She attended New York University and studied […]
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‘Walking The Battlefield’ to be held at Heritage Park in Portsmouth on September 24
On Saturday, September 24, the Battle of Rhode Island Association will partner with the Portsmouth Conservation Commission to present “Walking the Battlefield.” The event will be held at Heritage Park, located at Hedley St and Highpoint Ave. Visitors will be guided through the action of The Battle of Rhode Island that took place on August […]
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Obituary: Jennifer Lynn (Ripa) LaVault
Jennifer Lynn Ripa LaVault 54 of Tiverton, Rhode Island passed away on August 6, 2022 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston after a long and courageous battle with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Jennifer was born May 17th, 1968 to Carmine and Maureen (Faerber) Ripa in Newport, Rhode Island. Jennifer’s greatest love was her three boys. Jennifer […]
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Top stories this week on What’s Up Newp
Some good news in regards to Newport was the most-popular story of the week! Newport was named the friendliest and most welcoming place in America-while Matera, Italy topped the international list. Here’s a look at what else What’sUpNewp readers were reading this week; Newport named the friendliest and most welcoming place in AmericaWhat Sold: 16 […]
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RIDOH recommends reopening Third Beach and Spring Lake Beach for swimming; new advisory for Slack Pond Beach
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends reopening Third Beach in Middletown and Spring Lake Beach in Burrillville for swimming because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels. RIDOH recommends closing Slack Pond Beach in Smithfield for swimming due to high bacteria levels. RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality through […]
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What’s Up this weekend in Newport County: August 12 – 14
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport County this weekend. All Weekend 27 Open Houses to check out in Newport County this weekend: August 12 – 14 ‘Six Picks’ Music: The best in local music this weekend (August 12-14) Six Picks Events: What’s Up in RI this weekend (Aug. 12-14) […]
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Worried about back-to-school inflation? Latest price data on backpacks, laptops and kids’ clothes offers some relief for parents
By Jay L. Zagorsky, Boston University As summer draws to a close, it is time for many to think about back-to-school shopping, such as notebooks, backpacks and new clothes. As an economist who has studied consumer prices for years, I wondered how soaring inflation was affecting the costs of typical back-to-school gear. Consumer prices rose […]
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NUWC Division Newport, Baylor University students aim to advance autonomous capabilities of robots
Story by Public Affairs Office , Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport NEWPORT, R.I. – Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport is partnering with Baylor University on a Naval Engineering Education Consortium (NEEC) project to improve the autonomous capabilities of robots. The objective of this project, titled, “Improved Robot Autonomy using Neuromorphic-Based Stochastic Computing,” is to […]
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Rhode Island is the #4 state with the least land owned by the federal government
The federal government owns 27.1% of all land in the United States, or 615.3 million of 2.27 billion acres. Federal lands are managed mostly for preservation, recreation, and the development of natural resources. The Bureau of Land Management, a governmental division that manages public lands, controls 39.7% of federally owned lands. The Forest Service, in […]
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Obituary: Marie F. Carberry
Marie F. Carberry, 97, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on August 11, 2022 at home with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late William L. Carberry Jr. for 60 years. Born in Brockton, MA, she was the daughter of the late Leon and Ovalena (Perrault) Gaudette and sister to the […]
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Obituary: Mary Ann Kesson
MaryAnn Kesson also known as Num or M.A., 66, of Bristol, RI died unexpectedly at home on July 7, 2022. MaryAnn was born in Newport, RI, to Charles and Ann (Butler) Kesson. She graduated from Portsmouth High School and attended the University of Maine at Farmington for her undergraduate degree. MaryAnn was an amazing woman, […]
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What’s Up Today: Friday, August 12
Good Morning, today is Friday, August 12. 🌊 Newport has earned top honors on a U.S. list-naming it the friendliest and most welcoming place in America-while Matera, Italy topped the international list. Read More – Newport named the friendliest and most welcoming place in America 🌊 WUN’s Frank Prosnitz with our regular column that wraps […]
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Adoptable Cat of the Week: Maddie
Meet your new best friend, Maddie– this week’s Adoptable Cat of the Week! The Potter League for Animals shares on their website that Maddie is a 4-year-old female Domestic Shorthair. Here’s what else Potter League for Animals has to say about Maddie; Maddie will capture your heart instantly! She is the loveliest, sweetest little tabby […]
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Newport named the friendliest and most welcoming place in America
Booking.com this week released its 2022 list of the Most Welcoming Places in the United States, along with the Most Welcoming Places on Earth, using data from its fifth annual Traveler Review Awards, which recognize exceptional hospitality. This year, Newport earned top honors in the U.S. list-making it the friendliest and most welcoming place in […]
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Counties with 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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New Preservation Society of Newport County tour takes visitors “Inside ‘The Gilded Age’”
For a limited time only, The Preservation Society of Newport County is offering an exclusive “Inside ‘The Gilded Age’” tour featuring four of the Newport Mansions. The Preservation Society of Newport County announced the new tour via a press release today. Fans of HBO’s popular historical drama can enjoy a guided visit to locations in […]
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For top team racers, Newport in August is a mandatory pilgrimage
Story by New York Yacht Club. Photos: Stuart Wemple (2), Stuart Streuli There’s an element of equity in annually changing the location of a sport’s premiere event. Would the Super Bowl be as popular if it were held in the same stadium each year? But there’s also something to be said for the tradition and […]
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What’s Up Today: Thursday, August 11
Your local, independent source for what’s up in Newport, Rhode Island, & beyond. Good Morning, today is Thursday, August 11. 🌊 On this day in 1866, James Plimpton, inventor of the modern quad roller skate, and the New York Roller Skating Association leased The Atlantic House Hotel in Newport and converted the dining room into a skating […]
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Prospect Grissom homers in debut, Braves beat Red Sox 8-4
BOSTON (AP) — Vaughn Grissom was rounding third when it sank in. He had just cleared the Green Monster for his first big league hit, and he gave himself an emphatic clap before finishing his home run trot. “That was like a ‘We made it’ moment, I guess,” the Braves’ top prospect said after homering […]
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New performance work from Choreographer Ali Kenner Brodsky coming to the Jamestown Arts Center
The Jamestown Arts Center is pleased to host a first look at new work from Choreographer Ali Kenner Brodsky entitled moments on Thursday, August 18 at 7:30 pm. The premiere event presents a multifaceted performance piece of dance, music, and graphic art that has been in development for the past five years. Maureen Coleman, Executive […]
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Touro Synagogue to host 75th Annual George Washington Letter Reading on August 21
Every summer, Touro Synagogue Foundation partners with Congregation Jeshuat Israel to host The George Washington Letter Reading, an event honoring our nation’s heritage of religious freedom. George Washington’s 1790 letter to “To the Hebrew Congregation in Newport” was written during his first trip to Rhode Island as President and affirmed the new national government’s absolute […]
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Norman Bird Sanctuary unveils inaugural Conservation Crew
This summer the Norman Bird Sanctuary introduced its inaugural Conservation Crew: a dedicated, multi-generational group of volunteers that provides land stewardship while learning conservation techniques from NBS staff. “We are grateful to the van Beuren Charitable Foundation for their support in launching this new program,” said Norman Bird Sanctuary Executive Director, Kaity Ryan in a […]
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Election 2022: Endorsements … Endorsements … and more Endorsements
The primary election just a month away, candidates for several offices are working feverishly to gain an edge over their opponents, whether through paid advertisements, appearances at events, or endorsements. Here are some of the latest: McKee wins Teamsters Local 251 endorsement Teamsters Local 251, which includes some 6,000 members, has announced it is endorsing […]
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newportFILM Summer Benefit raises more than $250,000
It was a celebration at newportFILM’s annual Summer Benefit on Saturday, July 16th at the IYRS School of Technology and Trades in Newport. According to newportFILM, a record of over $250,000 was raised to support their mission of creating special evenings around documentary films and inspiring community dialogue. This event is the year-round documentary film […]
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A Weekend of Coaching returns August 19 – 21, here’s a look at the daily drive and routes
A Weekend of Coaching returns to Newport this month. Authentic 19th-century coaches drawn by matched and highly-trained teams of horses visit Newport every three years for a Weekend of Coaching, hosted by The Preservation Society of Newport County. The return of A Weekend of Coaching to Newport was delayed a year because of the COVID-19 […]
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Obituary: Joan A. Alvanas
Mrs. Joan Alvanas, age 87, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on August 8, 2022. Joan was born in Newport, Rhode Island to John and Reliance (Silvia) Frazier. Joan married Manuel Alvanas of Newport, RI on March 1, 1955. Joan was a life-long Aquidneck Island resident and settled with her husband in Portsmouth where they […]
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What’s Up Today: Wednesday, August 10
Good Morning, today is Wednesday, August 10. 🌊 Yesterday, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Jim Langevin and David Cicilline announced a new $22,370,800 federal Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability & Equity (RAISE) grant for the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA). This project will fund charging infrastructure, facility upgrades, and the […]
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$22.37 million federal RAISE grant will enable all Newport-based transit services to be electric
The days of diesel-powered buses rolling along Aquidneck Island streets are numbered, thanks to a new federal RAISE grant to procure 25 new clean-energy electric buses and recharging infrastructure. Today, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Jim Langevin and David Cicilline announced a new $22,370,800 federal Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability & […]
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Obituary: Lorraine M. (Calise) Going
Lorraine Marie (Calise) Going, of Middletown passed away peacefully at Newport Hospital on August 8, 2022 with her loving family at her side. Lorraine was born in Providence on September 27, 1940 to Andrew Calise and Loretta (Champeau) Calise. She attended St. Theresa’s High School where she won the Rhode Island American Legion’s 21st Annual Oratorial Contest. […]
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Obituary: Edward Robert Moye’ Sr.
Mr. Edward Robert Moye’ Sr. of Newport, Rhode Island died on August 8, 2022 on his 77th birthday, after a long bout with illness. He was the husband of Pauline Perkins-Moye’ for 49 years. Born in Greenville, North Carolina on August 8, 1945, he was the son of the late Edward Robert Moye Sr. and […]
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Governor McKee issues Statewide Drought Advisory
Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee today has issued a statewide drought advisory, based on the recommendation of federal, state, and local experts that make up the state’s Drought Steering Committee. The Water Resources Board convenes the Drought Steering Committee when numerous water conditions indicate that the whole state may be entering an extended period of […]
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Newport International Polo Series will feature Palm Beach versus Newport on Saturday
The Newport International Polo Series, presented by Turkish Airlines, will welcome back Palm Beach for their 11th city series duel on Saturday, August 13th. Palm Beach’s team will come out swinging, to build upon their 3-year winning streak with an all-star roster of some of the best players on the East Coast. This rival resort town is the renowned winter capital of […]
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COMING SOON to the Jane Pickens Theater: Judy Collins & The Weight Band
A message from our sponsor: Spectacle Live Tickets & More Info Read More About These Shows The Sixties Show is coming to The JPT on November 20 Continue reading… What’s Up Interview: Legendary Singer Judy Collins, coming to Jane Pickens for two shows August 19-20 Continue reading… The Weight Band, Al Di Meola will perform at […]
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Public invited to tour Pell Bridge ramps construction site
At the request of Rep. Lauren H. Carson, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today announced that Director Peter Alviti will offer a tour of the ongoing reconstruction of the Newport Pell Bridge approaches later this month. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, August 16, at 1 pm. Parking will be available at the former Newport […]
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Realtor.com July Housing Report: Inventory rises at record-breaking speed
The inventory recovery accelerated in July, as active listings increased at record-fast1 annual pace (+30.7%) for the third month in a row, according to the Realtor.com® Monthly Housing Trends Report released today. Although buyers had more for-sale home options in July, competition remained largely in sellers’ favor, with listing prices near all-time highs and homes selling more quickly […]
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Adoptable Dog of the Week: Ollie
Meet your new best friend, Ollie– this week’s Adoptable Dog of the Week! The Potter League for Animals shares on their website that Ollie is a 2-year-old male Mixed Breed. Ollie is considered a medium-sized dog, weighing between 20 -59 pounds. Here’s what else Potter League for Animals has to say about Ollie; Are you […]
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Comic – Sour Grapes: Head Cold
Here’s this week’s Sour Grapes, enjoy! Tim Jones is the creator, artist and writer of the widely popular, self-syndicated comic strip, “SOUR GRAPES”; a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a problematic and troubled world. Sour Grapes is currently published in multiple newspapers in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, […]
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Obituary: John Winthrop Clarke
John Winthrop Clarke, age 79, of New York, New York, passed away on August 4, 2022 in NY after an extended illness.John was born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Jeremiah and Virginia (Beguelin) Clarke. He grow up on the family estate on Long Island and developed a passion for American antiques, particularly antique radios. […]
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What’s Up this week in Newport County: August 8 – 14
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this week, August 8 – 14, 2022. Keep an eye on this week’s weather here – 7-Day weather forecast for Newport County. Monday, August 8 Things To Do 11 am: Newport History Walking Tours: Road to Independence11 am: Colonial Jewish Walking Tours11 am: Coastal Queen’s Lighthouse […]
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Safe Harbor Race Weekend returns August 12 – 14
A sure sign of a popular regatta is its growth from one edition to the next, and sure enough, the 2022 Safe Harbor Race Weekend in Newport, RI is seeing a 25% jump in registrants over 2021, when it was first introduced to the sailing world. The annual three-day event starts Friday, August 12, and is set to host 62 sailing teams […]
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Counties with the highest COVID-19 vaccination rate 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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New Rhode Island National Guard colonel breaks barriers
EAST GREENWICH, R.I. (AP) — The Rhode Island National Guard has its first Black colonel. Sharon Harmon attained the rank of colonel at a promotion ceremony Saturday at the Joint Force Headquarters, Camp Fogarty, in East Greenwich, the National Guard said in a statement. “I pray that my promotion is only the starting point for […]
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Obituary: Captain Thomas J. Glancy Jr., USN (Retired) Ph.D
Captain Thomas J. Glancy Jr., USN (Retired) Ph.D, 93, died on Sunday, July 24, 2022, in the John Clarke Nursing Home. He was the son of the late Thomas J. Glancy Sr. and Agnes (Dolan) Glancy of Marblehead, MA. He was born in Dorchester, MA on November 10, 1928 and was educated in Marblehead, MA […]
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More than 200 swimmers cross Narragansett Bay in Save The Bay’s annual Swim fundraiser
At 8:40 a.m. on Saturday, August 6, more than 200 swimmers took to the waves of Narragansett Bay’s East Passage in support of Save The Bay’s mission to protect and improve Narragansett Bay. The two-mile journey from the shore of the Naval War College in Newport to Potter Cove in Jamestown marked the 46th year of the […]
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Counties with the most born-and-bred residents in Rhode Island
The COVID-19 pandemic, rising inflation and a higher cost of living in major cities have combined with opportunities for remote work over the past two years. This combination has fueled a major migration across the country. In the first year of the pandemic, migration out of densely populated, expensive cities like New York and San […]
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What’sUpNewp’s top stories this week in Newport
Coming off the Newport Folk Festival and Newport Jazz Festival, it’s been quite the week for all of us – getting some rest in, getting back on schedule, and keeping up with the latest news. The top story this week was about the Newport Jazz Festival and how Newport Festivals Foundation honored George Wein. 2022 […]
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Obituary: Kathleen Trefethen
Ms. Kathleen Trefethen, age 87, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at home on August 4, 2022, with her family by her side. Kathleen was born in Concord, MA to Lawrence and Anne (Connelly) Broderick. Kathleen is survived by her children, James A. Trefethen, Carlene D. Willis, and Mark L. Trefethen and will also […]
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Liquor store, Food Magazine, and other businesses currently for sale in Rhode Island
The latest listings on BizBuySell, LoopNet, and Kirby Properties show all kinds of businesses currently for sale in Rhode Island. Reasons for selling, when provided, typically do not mention economic hardship, but more often involve the owner retiring or not having time to actively run the business. The names and locations are generally left out, but there are occasional […]
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Rhode Island Road Report: Schedule of lane closures and road construction projects (August 6 – 13)
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 August 7 – 13, 2022 Newport Claiborne Pell BridgeWestbound Left Lane Closure- 8/9 and 8/11- 7 […]
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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. Current Job Opportunities 22 Bowen’s – KITCHEN […]
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Adoptable Cat of the Week: Peter
Meet your new best friend, Peter– this week’s Adoptable Cat of the Week! The Potter League for Animals shares on their website that Peter is a 2-year-old male Domestic Shorthair. Here’s what else Potter League for Animals has to say about Peter; Peter, Peter, pumpkin color,Has a lap but wants anotherHis purrs will put you […]
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How gas prices have changed in Providence in the last week
On Wednesday, the Saudi-led OPEC+ agreed to increase oil output by 100,000 barrels per day beginning in September—far less than President Biden was aiming for following his trip to Saudi Arabia in July and, according to experts, not enough to impact crude prices, but just enough to be considered a political snub. Gas prices in […]
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Obituary: Dorothy Joan Lopes
Dorothy Joan Lopes, age 88, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on August 3, 2022 at Newport Hospital surrounded by family. She was the wife of the late Michael E. Lopes. Dorothy was born on January 2, 1934 in Norwich, CT to the late Russell and Victoria (Metivier) Carter. During her childhood, she learned many skills […]
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Obituary: John “Jackie” Ripa
John J. Ripa, Sr, age 76, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on August 3, 2022. Jack was born in Newport, RI to Sebastian and Florence (Weaver) Ripa. Jack married his high school sweetheart Barbara (Gibson) of Middletown on May 14, 1964, and together raised 4 children. […]
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Obituary: John Forster Peabody
John F. Peabody Jr., 84, of Middletown, RI, passed away on August 3, 2022 at home. He was the husband of the late Joan (Sherman) Peabody. John was born in Newport on August 9, 1937 to the late John and Mary Peabody. He was a graduate of the Wentworth Institute and worked for the Montaup […]
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What’s Up Today: August 5, 2022
Good Morning, today is Friday, August 5. 🌊 WUN’s Frank Prosnitz with the latest from the 2022 Election trail – Election 2022: Treasurer’s race: Diossa racks up endorsements, while Pryor has big fundraising quarter 🌊 Another in a series of outstanding concerts is coming to Roger Williams Park in Providence on Sunday, August 14 at […]
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What’s Up in Newport County this weekend: August 5 – 7
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this weekend, August 5 – 7, 2022. All Weekend 7-Day weather forecast for Newport County 23 Open Houses in Newport County this weekend Six Picks Events: What to do in RI this weekend (August 5-7) ‘Six Picks’ Music: The best in local music […]
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Election 2022: Treasurer’s race: Diossa racks up endorsements, while Pryor has big fundraising quarter
Diossa receives several endorsements Former Central Falls Mayor James Diossa has received endorsements from several current officeholders, plus the Sierra Club Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza became the seventh Rhode Island mayor to endorse Diossa, all pointing to the former mayor’s fiscal achievements while mayor of Central Falls. House Finance Chair Marvin Abney, D-Newport and Middletown, […]
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Miantonomi Park Memorial Tower will open for free tours on remaining Mondays in August
The Newport Open Space Partnership today announced the opening hours for the historic Miantonomi Park Memorial Tower. The tower will be open and free to the public each Monday in August from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 pm, beginning August 8th. The opening hours coincide with the Miantonomi Community Farmers Market, a project co-organized […]
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Counties with highest COVID-19 infection rates in Rhode Island
Stacker compiled a list of the counties with highest COVID-19 infection rates in Rhode Island using data from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and vaccination data from Covid Act Now. Counties are ranked by the highest infection rate per 100,000 residents within the week leading up to August 2, 2022. Cumulative cases […]
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Obituary: Barbara Ann Ruscetta
“All that you touchYou Change. All that you ChangeChanges you. The only lasting truthis Change.”~Octavia Butler Barbara Ann Ruscetta, 91, wife, mother, Nana, sister, friend, has provided us with yet another opportunity to learn from change. She left us on Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022, in the early afternoon. She would tell you that how you […]
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What’s Up Today: August 4, 2022
Support What’sUpNewp Good Morning, today is Thursday, August 4. 🌊 Mark Aramli is one of seven candidates running for Newport City Council At-Large. Aramli shared with us why he’s running for office. Read More 🌊 I had the chance to meet Bumbles, a 1-year-old male Mixed Breed, at the Potter League for Animals last week, […]
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America’s top Corinthian sailors will gather in Newport for the 2022 Resolute Cup
By New York Yacht Club Newport, R.I. — After a four-year layoff, amateur sailors representing two dozen of the top racing yacht clubs in the United States will once again gather in Newport for the sixth edition of the Resolute Cup, a Corinthian Championship for U.S. Yacht Clubs.The 2022 Resolute Cup, which will be hosted by […]
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Mark Aramli shares why he is running as a candidate for Newport City Council At-Large
Mark Aramli is among seven candidates running for one of the four At-Large seats on Newport City Council. The group includes two incumbents and five “newcomers”, which includes Incumbent Lynn Ceglie, Incumbent Jeanne Marie Napolitano, Eames Yates, Stephanie Smyth, Mark D. Aramli, Katherine Jessup, and Xaykham Rexford Khamsyvoravng Aramli provided What’sUpNewp with the following statement […]
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Bar and Board to highlight local artists at ‘Another Night at the Bar II’
If you’re a fan of local art and are ready for a good night out, Bar and Board is the place to be tonight. Tonight, Bar and Board Bistro will host ‘Another Night At the Bar II,’ an art show curated by local artist Rian McCarthy. Following the success of his first show and highlighting […]
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Growing prescriptions help push CVS past Q2 expectations
By TOM MURPHY AP Health Writer CVS Health thumped second-quarter expectations and hiked its full-year forecast as growing prescription claims and COVID-19 test kits sales countered a drop in vaccinations. A longer cough, cold and flu season also brought in more business, and claims in CVS Health’s biggest segment, pharmacy benefits management, rose about 4%. […]
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Obituary: Frances Mae Leary
Frances M. (Malley) Leary, RN, in her 100th year, of Winter Haven, Florida, passed away surrounded by loved ones on August 1, 2022. She was the wife of the late Paul M. Leary. Frances was born in Putnam, CT to the late John and Mabel (Normandin) Malley. She was a graduate of Burrillville High School […]
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Obituary: Margaret Fernandes (Peg) Carlone
Margaret Fernandes (Peg) Carlone, 95, a lifelong resident of Portsmouth, passed away peacefully at home on July 30, 2022. She was born on April 22, 1927, to the late John and Mary (DeArruda) Fernandes. Peg, along with her husband Pete, were owners and operators of Carlone’s Florist in Portsmouth for 46 years. Peg loved to […]
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Obituary: Murray McIntosh
Murray “Mac” Harrington McIntosh passed away on July 31 at the age of 65 after a four-year long battle with cancer. Mac is survived by his sister, Laurel McIntosh and three daughters, Shelby, Laura, and Caroline. Mac was born on September 8, 1956, at Loyola Hospital in Evanston, IL to Brian and Janet McIntosh. Mac’s […]
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What’s Up Today: August 3, 2022
Good Morning, today is Wednesday, August 3. 🌊 Another in a series of world-class concerts is coming to the Norman Bird Sanctuary on Friday, August 5 when Americana singer-songwriter Lisa Morales makes a stop in Newport. We’ve got a pair of tickets to give away to the show courtesy of Newport Live. Read More 🌊 […]
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More than 200 swimmers will participate in Save The Bay’s 46th Annual Swim on Saturday
More than 200 swimmers participating in Save The Bay’s 46th annual Swim will embark across Narragansett Bay on Saturday, August 6 in the nonprofit organization’s biggest fundraising event of the year. Following opening remarks from Olympian Elizabeth Beisel, two waves of swimmers will overcome cold water temperatures, currents, and more during this two-mile, open water swim from the shore of […]
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‘After the Gilded Age: An Afternoon Society Series’ coming to The JPT
The Gilded Age ended in the early 1900’s but its descendants did not cease their decadent ways. The Great Gatsby (filmed at the Rosecliff mansion) is the direct continuation of the Gilded Age with all its aimless excess. High Society traces jubilant socialites at the Newport Jazz Fest in the 1950’s. Reversal of Fortune shows […]
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Gubernatorial candidates report finances as campaigns enter final stretch
Spin. It’s all how you discuss the second quarter financial reporting to the Board of Elections, the final quarterly report before the general election. For some, it’s the end balance they highlight, for others, it’s the total amount raised, and for others it’s about criticizing where opponents, or potential opponents’ funds are coming from. Bottom […]
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Newport Gulls fall short in Wild Card Game 9-7 to Sanford
By: Caden Charpentier – Media Operations Coordinator The Newport Gulls (30-15) and the Sanford Mainers (23-22) battled in a back and forth affair at Cardines Field in Monday’s single-elimination Wild Card Game. Sanford jumped out to an early lead, and Newport’s season came to a close with just its fifth loss at Cardines Field this […]
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Stoneacre Hospitality Group opens Chart House Inn
Stoneacre Hospitality Group, the hospitality group behind Stoneacre Brasserie and Stoneacre Garden, has officially expanded its suite of offerings with the grand opening of the completely remodeled Chart House Inn. Nestled in the heart of the City by the Sea at 16 Clarke Street, the newly renovated inn is Stoneacre’s first venture into the hotel […]
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What’s Up in Newport County: August 2 – 7
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this week, August 2 – 7, 2022. Tuesday, August 2 Things To Do 11 am: Newport History Walking Tours: Discover Colonial Newport11 am: Coastal Queen’s Lighthouse and Mimosa Cruises departing from Bowen’s Wharf, Newport1 pm & 3 pm: Coastal Queen’s Scenic Bay Cruises departing from Bowen’s Wharf, Newport6 […]
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Governor McKee announces new Rhode Island Child Tax Rebate
Governor Dan McKee today announced the details of the new Rhode Island Child Tax Rebate, a state tax rebate of $250 per child for a maximum of three children. The program was created in the FY 23 budget signed by the Governor in June. The Governor was joined for the announcement by members of the […]
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Man charged with killing mother at sea to remain detained
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — The man charged with killing his mother at sea during a 2016 fishing trip off the coast of New England in a plot to inherit millions of dollars will remain detained pending trial, a federal judge in Vermont ruled Tuesday. U.S. District Court Judge Geoffrey Crawford denied Nathan Carman’s request to be released, […]
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Little Compton storytellers wanted for local Rhode Island PBS documentary
What is your favorite place to visit in Little Compton? Does your town have a history or tradition unknown to others outside of town? If you’re a Little Compton resident with a unique story to share, Rhode Island PBS would like you to be part of the station’s Our Town: Little Compton documentary. Little Compton residents with […]
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Cities with the most expensive homes in Rhode Island
Stacker compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in Rhode Island using data from Zillow. Cities are ranked by the Zillow Home Values Index for all homes as of June 2022. The charts in this story were created automatically using Matplotlib. The most expensive city on the list has a typical home […]
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Obituary: John F. B. Corcoran
We are heartbroken to announce that John F.B. Corcoran passed away in a swimming accident at Elephant Rock in Middletown, RI, on Friday, July 29th, 2022. He was 62. He was born May 11th, 1960, in Newport, RI, to Edward and Ruth (Chatterton) Corcoran. He graduated from St. George’s in 1978, where he earned four […]
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Obituary: Esthier Marie Coen
Esther Maire Coen, 59, of Bristol, RI, passed away at home on July 29, 2022. Esther was born in Newport, RI to the late Austin W. Coen Jr and Esther Catherine (Till) Coen. Esther was a lifelong resident of the state of Rhode Island and has resided in Middletown and Bristol for all her life. […]
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Obituary: Phyllis A. Braga
Phyllis A. (Bonci) Braga, 88, of Middletown, passed away on July 28, 2022, in the Village House Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Charles Braga. Born in Newport, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Angelina (Ripa) Bonci.Phyllis and Charlie liked to golf. Listening and dancing to live jazz music […]
