Are you in the market for a new home in beautiful Newport County? If so, you’re in luck! This weekend, a variety of properties will be available for viewing during public open houses. Whether you’re seeking a charming historic home in Newport or a more modern residence in Middletown, there’s something for everyone. Let’s take […]
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How gas prices have changed in Rhode Island in the last week
Average gas prices remained more or less stagnant over the last week as they hovered about 20 cents higher than they were a year before. The higher gas prices in the latter half of the summer have been pushed up by a decision to cut oil production by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries […]
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Irish Museum will kick off its 22nd Annual Lecture Series with Dr. Christine Kinealy
The Museum of Newport Irish History announces the first talk of its 22nd Annual Lecture Series, featuring renowned historian and director of Ireland’s Great Hunger Institute at Quinnipiac University, Dr. Christine Kinealy. Dr. Kinealy’s illustrated talk, “Forgotten Heroes of Ireland’s Great Hunger,” will be presented on Tuesday, September 26 at 6:00 p.m. at the Wyndham Newport Hotel, […]
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What’s Up in Newport: Saturday, September 23
9 – 23 – 23 | Reading Time: 7 minutes Good Morning, 🍁 Happy Fall! The Autumnal Equinox occurred at 2:50 am this morning. 🎶 The live music continues this weekend at The JPT with a performance by Livingston Taylor and Tom Chapin this evening at 8 pm. 👉 Newport City Council will meet in an executive […]
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Arts Around the Fire to feature Newport pianist Clemens Teufel
A new season of Arts Around the Fire, a free, monthly networking event for supporters of the arts, begins Wednesday, October 18, 2023. The events are hosted by the Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County (“ACA”) and the season’s first guest will be German pianist and Newport resident, Clemens Teufel. Teufel has announced the […]
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Rhode Island Road Report: Travel Advisories for September 23 – 30
Here are the weekly road construction reports from the Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority (RITBA) and Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT). All schedules are weather-dependent. RHODE ISLAND TURNPIKE & BRIDGE AUTHORITY September 24 – 30, 2023 Newport Claiborne Pell BridgeEastbound Right Lane Closure- 9/25 to 9/29- 9 am to 7 pmWestbound Right Lane Closure- […]
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Norman Bird Sanctuary Harvest Fair returning with 11th Hour Racing Serving as Sustainability Sponsor
Norman Bird Sanctuary’s Harvest Fair is returning on September 30 and October 1 for its 49th year of fall festivities. A seasonal favorite on Aquidneck Island, Harvest Fair brings the community together at the Norman Bird Sanctuary for a weekend of family-friendly fun, including hayrides, children’s games, live music, Ragged Island beer, and more! During the […]
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Obituary: Thomas Peter Mazza
In Loving Memory of Thomas Peter MazzaOctober 12, 1940- September 16, 2023 Thomas Peter Mazza of 16 Dexter St, Newport RI passed away peacefully on September 16, 2023 at the age of 82. Thomas (Tom) was born in Newport on October 12,1940 and was preceded in death by his father Charles Mazza; mother Dorothy Mazza; […]
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What’s Up in Newport: Friday, September 22
Friday, September 22 | Reading Time: 6 minutes Good Morning, 👉 The City of Newport and BCM Realty Partners is inviting the community for a public discussion regarding the residential conversion of the Coggeshall Elementary School. ⚠️ RIDOH and RIDEM are advising people to avoid contact with Lower Melville Pond in Portsmouth, due to blue-green algae blooms. 🆕 Georgia […]
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Public meeting to be held on the residential conversion of The Coggeshall School
The City of Newport and BCM Realty Partners is inviting the community for a public discussion regarding the residential conversion of the Coggeshall Elementary School. The discussion, which the City of Newport says will include representatives from the City’s Department of Planning and Economic Development, is scheduled to be held on Thursday, October 5th, 2023 beginning at 6:00 […]
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RIDOH and DEM recommend avoiding contact with Lower Melville Pond in Portsmouth
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Lower Melville Pond in Portsmouth, due to blue-green algae (or cyanobacteria) blooms. Blue-green algae can produce toxins that can harm humans and animals. Blue-green algae can produce toxins that can harm humans and […]
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Adoptable Dog: Monty has ears for days and will greet you with happy tail wags and wet kisses
Meet your new best friend, Monty – this week’s adoptable dog of the week! Monty, a 4-year-old male pup, is available for adoption at the Potter League for Animals in Middletown. “Monty has ears for days and will greet you with happy tail wags and wet kisses,” the Potter League for Animals shares on its […]
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Georgia Fortunato named interim superintendent of Middletown Public Schools
Georgia Fortunato is the new interim superintendent of Middletown schools. A longtime educator who served as superintendent of the Lincoln school system, Fortunato takes over in the interim for Superintendent Rosemarie K. Kraeger, who is out on Family Medical Leave Act. Before she was elevated to the top spot with the schools, Fortunato was appointed […]
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What’s Up this weekend in Newport: Sept. 22 – 24
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Things To Do Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival at Rosecliff 11 am to 4 pm: Games, Gamblers & Cartomancers: The New Cardsharps at Mount Vernon House 5:30 pm to 8 pm: Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County’s Growing Together 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm: Newport Wine & Food Dinner at […]
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Manhattan Short Film Festival to screen at Jamestown Arts Center
The global cinematic experience is back at the Jamestown Arts Center. Join film enthusiasts from around the region for the screening of the 26th annual Manhattan Short Film Festival, which runs from September 29 to October 7. Held simultaneously in more than 500 locations across six continents, the Manhattan Short Film Festival is a beloved tradition […]
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Newport City Council to host a workshop on Climate Change, Stormwater and Flooding
Newport City Council will host a workshop on Climate Change, Stormwater and Flooding on September 26, according to a notice provided by the City Clerk. The meeting will take place at 5:30 pm on September 26, 2023, in the Conference Hall at Innovate Newport. The meeting is open to the public.
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Obituary: Rosemary Frances Carroll
Rosemary Frances Carroll Fascinated with history since her childhood, Dr. Rosemary Carroll grew up in Providence, RI, where she was surrounded by locales important to the birth of American history which became her favorite teaching topic. At the age of five, she moved to Newport, RI, where again, she matured near the arenas of some […]
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Preservation Society to host Mid-Autumn Festival at Marble House on Sept. 29
The Mid-Autumn Festival (Zhongqiu Jie), also known as the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival, is a time-honored celebration from China dating back more than 3,000 years. Traditions include family gatherings, the lighting of lanterns, moon gazing and the sharing “mooncakes,” typically round pastries often cut into pieces equal to the number of family members, reinforcing […]
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Obituary: Pauline M. Gelinas
Our beloved mother, Pauline M. (Wardlow) Gelinas, of Newport, RI passed away September 13, 2023 after a lengthy illness. She was born in Newport on June 15, 1932 to Frank and Caroline (Sullivan) Wardlow. She is preceded in death by her husband of 58 years Theodore “Ted” Gelinas. She is survived by her children: Karen […]
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Obituary: Anne Wister Garnett Boenning
Anne Wister Garnett Boenning, 99, of Jamestown, RI and formerly of Philadelphia and Gladwyne, PA, died on September 8, 2023, surrounded by family. Born November 27,1923 in Philadelphia, to her late parents Caroline Barclay and Muscoe Russell Hunter Garnett, she was raised in Greenwich, CT where she attended Greenwich Academy and for a short time […]
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Obituary: Mary D. Elshant
Middletown Mary D. Elshant, 97, passed away at home on Thursday, September 14, 2023.Born in Portsmouth, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Mary (Mendonca) Elshant. Mary attended Portsmouth Schools; she went on to graduate from the Thibodeau Business School. She had a long career working for the telephone company, retiring from NYNEX. […]
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What’s Up in Newport: Thursday, September 21
Thursday, September 21 | Reading Time: 6 minutes Good Morning, 🌽 A couple of weeks ago, we shared some of the best apple-picking spots in the region … this week, it’s all about escaping the corn maze. Here are six of our favorites in the area – be sure to stop at the farm stand on your way out… […]
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What’s On The Agenda: Newport City Council Meeting on Sept. 27
Newport City Council will host their next Regular City Council Meeting on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. Due to ongoing elevator issues at Newport City Hall, the meeting will take place in the Conference Hall at Innovate Newport. CITY OF NEWPORT DOCKET FOR THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 The following items of business, […]
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Obituary: Lorraine L. Soares
Lorraine L. (Morrissette) Soares, 93, of Portsmouth, RI, formerly of Fall River, MA, passed away peacefully in her home on September 18, 2023 with her loving family by her side. Lorraine was born June 20, 1930, in Fall River, MA and was the daughter of the late Auguste and Concorde (Lavoie) Morrissette. Lorraine was employed […]
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Obituary: Michele Patton White
Michele Patton White Michele Patton White, 73, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died on September 19, 2023, with her family by her side. She was the wife of Joseph White. Born in Los Angeles, CA on March 23, 1950, She was the daughter of Robert and Evelyn (Ballentyne) Patton. Michele loved to garden and owned a […]