For Russ Partridge, executive director of Westerly’s WARM Center and Wakefield’s Welcome House, two emergency and transitional housing shelters, the phone rings three to four times a day from individuals and families facing homelessness. It may be a family – like the other day – whose landlord has told them he would be raising the […]
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Sweet Remi seeks a home of her own
Meet your new best friend, Remi – this week’s adoptable dog of the week! Remi, a 1-year-old female mixed breed, is available for adoption at the Potter League for Animals in Middletown. “Remi is a sweet young dog, still learning her way in the world. She is super affectionate, and she’s not stingy with her […]
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Transatlantic Race returning to Newport in 2025
Photos: Paul Todd / Outside Images, James Tomlinson One of offshore racing’s great adventures will return in 2025. The New York Yacht Club and the Royal Ocean Racing Club, in partnership with the Royal Yacht Squadron and the Storm Trysail Club, are proud to announce Transatlantic Race 2025, which will start from Newport, R.I., on June […]
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Sons of Liberty Spirits Co. collaborates with Narragansett Beer to create a limited release aged spirit
Rhode Island’s Sons of Liberty Spirits Co. is releasing an aged spirit in collaboration with Narragansett Brewing Company. The special bottling was distilled from Narragansett’s Bancroft Up or Down Ale in 2018, then aged for five years in new American Oak barrels. With just over 900 bottles produced, the 45-percent alcohol by volume release will […]
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Jamestown Arts Center to host Holiday Arts Market Dec. 8 – 9
As the holiday season approaches, the Jamestown Arts Center will hold their annual Holiday Arts Market on Friday, December 8, 5:30—7:30 pm and Saturday, December 9, 10 am—4 pm. A selection of 20 artists, alongside talents from Out of the Box Studio & Gallery and JAC-affiliated artists, will present a range of fine art and crafts […]
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Obituary: Ralph D. Houtchens
Ralph Houtchens, age 62, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully in his home town on Thursday, November 2nd 2023. Born January 24th, 1961 in Lubbock, Texas, he was the son of late LCDR (Ret) H.P. Houtchens and Norma Lee (Defoor) Houtchens. He was a kind and loving father, son, brother and friend who enjoyed […]
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11th Hour Racing Team is World Sailing’s Team of the Year with race documentary set to stream in USA on Max
Skipper Charlie Enright was on hand to pick up the Team of the Year prize at the World Sailing annual awards night held in Málaga, Spain on Tuesday evening. From January to July of this year, Enright led his 11th Hour Racing Team to a come from behind victory in The Ocean Race, demonstrating remarkable […]
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Obituary: CWO4 Henry J. “Zak” Zakrajsek, USN, (Ret.)
CWO4 Henry J. “Zak” Zakrajsek, USN, (Ret.), 89, of Newport, RI, passed away at home on November 13, 2023. He was the husband of the late Beverly (Barker) Zakrajsek. Born in Johnstown, PA, he was the son of the late Anton and Mary (Gabrenya) Zakrajsek. Henry served in Vietnam with the U.S. Navy and retired […]
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What’s Up in Newport: Wednesday, November 15
Good Wednesday Morning. The Newport County real estate market witnessed a tapered amount of activity last week, with just eleven homes changing hands per data provided by the statewide MLS. Here’s a roundup of local properties that found new owners → Newport County Real Estate Report – What Sold Last Week: Nov. 6 – 10. WUN […]
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Gerry Goldstein: When whispers metastasize, hate sinks roots
To be Jewish in America these days is disturbing, even for those of us fortunate enough to have lived mostly free of antisemitic slurs or worse. Sensitive gentile friends are prone to note their recent astonishment and dismay at the rising level of openly anti-Jewish speech and actions. For us here at the Greenville hobby […]
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Fact check: Senate candidate Morgan’s email to potential donors
Republican State Rep. Patricia L. Morgan, who is running for U.S. Senate trying to unseat three-term Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, this week called on supporters in an email “to help me defeat Sheldon Whitehouse,” calling his “track-record…dismal.” In the sweeping statement, she made several allegations that many upon fact checking were found to be either misrepresentations […]
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Planning underway for A Wish Come True’s 20th Anniversary Polar Plunge
The first day of 2024 will be special for many reasons. For numerous groups and individuals, they will head to the ocean for a great cause while helping two local kids who are battling life-threatening illnesses. A Wish Come True, the oldest wish-granting organization in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, will host its annual Polar Plunge […]
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Kenny Chesney Makes It A Triple: Sun Goes Down Tour adds third Gillette Stadium show
Nothing says summer quite like Kenny Chesney hitting the stadiums. For many members of No Shoes Nation, those stadiums aren’t just a destination, but a routing for their own summer vacations – a tradition that has made the 8-time Entertainer of the Year the only country artist on Billboard’s Top 10 Touring Acts list for each of the last 14 […]
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Obituary: Alan ‘Buster’ Souza
Portsmouth, RI – Alan “Buster” Jesse Souza, 63, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died peacefully at home on November 12, 2023. He was the husband of Joanne (Reynolds) Souza. Born in Newport, RI on November 15, 1959, He was the son of Jesse and Angela (Providente) Souza. Alan worked for Town of Portsmouth Highway Department as […]
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RIDOT to launch Pilot Program with Service Patrol Vehicles to aid motorists and help reduce congestion
Starting today, November 14, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will begin a pilot program that involves service vehicles patrolling Providence-area highways to help clear disabled vehicles stopped on the side of the road. This is not an on-call service, but rather a RIDOT-directed effort to clear congestion on our highways. As is the […]
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Channing Church to host Transgender Day of Remembrance service on Nov. 19
A service observing the national Transgender Day of Remembrance will be offered by Channing Memorial Unitarian Universalist Church at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 19. Transgender people are subjected to an exceptionally high level of hate crimes, including fatal attacks. Data show that 312 transgender persons from 33 countries around the world were reported murdered from Oct […]
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Newport County Real Estate Report – What Sold Last Week: Nov. 6 – 10
The Newport County real estate market witnessed a tapered amount of activity last week, with just eleven homes changing hands per data provided by the statewide MLS. Here’s a roundup of the trades that took place and local properties that found new owners: CLICK HERE TO SEE THE RECENT SALES 1. Jamestown – 64 Dory […]
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Best-performing Rhode Island stocks last week
Stacker compiled a list of the best-performing stocks in Rhode Island last week using data from IEX Cloud. Stocks are ranked by the highest percent price change from Nov. 3 to Nov. 10. Stocks headquartered in Rhode Island, listed on the Russell 3000 membership list, and a market cap over $5.0 billion on April 14th […]
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Obituary: Edward R. Souza II
Edward R. Souza II, 64, of Tiverton, RI passed away on November 12, 2023. He was the spouse of Carolyn Fernandes Souza 39 years. Born on June 30, 1959, he was the son of the late Edward and Rosalie Chaves Souza. Edward was an electrician for 48 years but lived for his time off. Ed […]
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Newport String Project announces details of the second installment of its Newport County Concert Series
The Newport String Project is delighted to announce details of the second installment of its Newport County Concert Series on December 2nd and December 3rd. The project’s resident ensemble, the Newport String Quartet, will perform dazzling works by Bartók, Bacewicz, Kodály, Schulhoff and Darvishi at Newport Art Museum (Saturday, December 2nd) and Four Corners Arts Center […]
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Rep. Gabe Amo, the first Black representative from Rhode Island in Congress, is sworn into office
WASHINGTON (AP) — New Democratic Rep. Gabe Amo, the first Black representative from Rhode Island in Congress, was sworn into office Monday. Amo, a Democrat, won a special election in November to replace Democratic Rep. David Cicilline, who stepped down this summer to lead a nonprofit foundation. The House chamber burst into applause as Speaker Mike Johnson swore in the […]
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Where to get Thanksgiving meals to go; dine out on Thanksgiving Day in Newport
It may seem like Halloween was just last week and Election Day was yesterday, but Thanksgiving is quickly approaching! Several restaurants in Newport County will be open and offering their take on Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, November 23. You’ll find the Thanksgiving flavors you crave, and likely something new, from the restaurants. You’ll also continue […]
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Kathy Griffin to perform at The Vets in Providence on Feb. 15
Kathy Griffin is returning to the stage with a brand-new standup comedy show as she announces her 2024 North American tour, Kathy Griffin: My Life on the PTSD-List. The iconic two-time Emmy and Grammy Award-winning comedian, television host, best-selling author, and outspoken advocate, known for her biting satire and fearless comedy, will remind the world why she […]
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Puddingstone Music Series continues in December with third concert
German pianist and Newport resident, Clemens Teufel, continues his new music series next month with another live concert. Like the previous two concerts, this performance will combine performing and non-performing arts in an approachable 19th-century-style salon. Teufel sees a vision of Newport similar to that of Prague – a center of culture with music and […]