The Jamestown Arts Center will hold its annual Autumn Arts Open House on Sunday, October 15 from 1-4 pm. All ages are welcome for a free, fun-filled afternoon with drop-in workshops, a gallery hunt, and cider and donuts from Hard Pressed Cider Company. Education Director Melinda Frederick describes, “Our studio spaces–Ceramics, Digital Arts, and Printmaking – as […]
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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 Sep. 8 to Sep. 15. 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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West Place Animal Sanctuary named a finalist in 2023 ‘Defender Service Awards’
A Newport County farm animal rescue organization is a finalist for the second time in the third annual “Defender Service Awards”. Land Rover USA established the awards to recognize and support the work of U.S. and Canadian registered non-profits in six categories. West Place Animal Sanctuary in Rhode Island is the only New England non-profit finalist […]
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Obituary: Marie-Claire Resz
Marie-Claire Resz, of Newport, RI passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023 at home in Newport. She was the wife of the late Andre Resz. Marie-Claire was born in Le Havre, France on February 9, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Jacqueline (Marande) and Jean Gabriel Vacheron. While living in Newport, she worked at […]
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Obituary: Norma Grace Doire
Norma Grace (Darch) Doire, 84, of Tiverton, RI passed away peacefully on Monday, September 11, 2023 at St. Anne’s Hospital in Fall River, MA. She was the wife of the late Ronald O. Doire. Born in Pawtucket, RI, she was the daughter of the late Lillian Wallace and Raymond E. Darch. She graduated from William […]
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What’s Up in Newport: Wednesday, September 20
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 | Reading Time: 4 minutes Good Morning, 👉 Newport Mayor Xay is encouraging residents to help shape the City’s Strategic Plan. Read His Letter 🎶 Another in a line of great shows is coming to the JPT this weekend, showcasing a band you’re likely to know for their memorable choruses and jingle-jangle […]
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Letter: Help shape the City of Newport’s Strategic Plan
Ensuring Newport’s future remains bright requires a thoughtful plan. The Strategic Plan allows the City Council to articulate a broad vision for the future of our community, with specific goals and initiatives that support that vision. To help us with building that plan Newport has engaged Raftelis, a nationally recognized firm that’s helped similar communities […]
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What’s Up in Newport: Tuesday, September 19
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 | Reading Time: 5 minutes Good Morning, 🚧 Two weeks of lane closures are planned for the Pell Bridge beginning on Thursday. Details 🏘️ WUN’s Tyler Bernadyn has a look at all of the real estate transactions that took place across Newport County last week. Read More 💰 The State Board of Elections […]
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What Sold?: Real Estate Transactions in Newport County
Here are some notable recent real estate transactions that occurred last week in Newport County. For more information about these listings or to see what your home might be worth in today’s market, please contact our real estate correspondent – Tyler Bernadyn, Partner at RE/MAX RESULTS. 401-241-1851. TylerB@resultswithremax.com. Jamestown: ● Property: 67 Newport Street ● […]
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Child & Family to host 40th Annual Taste of Newport on October 29
Child & Family’s 40th Annual Taste of Newport will be held on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at the Wyndham Newport Hotel in Middletown. You can learn more about Taste, including a preview of auction items and participating Tasting Station partners, at childandfamilyri.org/tasteofnewport/ Established in 1866, Child & Family is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization working every day to help […]
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Obituary: Catherine Hattub Mesler
Catherine Hattub Mesler Catherine Hattub Mesler, 62, of Newport, RI passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 5, 1960 in Newport, RI, she is preceded in death by her parents, George N. Hattub and Dorothy (Murphy) Hattub. Catherine is survived by her two children, Kelly Mesler and Gregory Mesler, and her […]
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State Board of Elections ‘forgiving’ millions in campaign fines
The State Board of Elections is “forgiving” millions of dollars in fines previously levied against candidates filing late campaign finance reports, or not filing reports at all. Quarterly, the Board of Elections would publicly list those candidates who owed the board fines for failure to file. Those reports stopped being listed publicly two years ago, […]
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The Beach Boys to appear at PPAC on November 16
As The Beach Boys mark more than a half-century of making music, the group continues to ride the crest of a wave unequaled in America’s musical history. The Beach Boys – who have become synonymous with the California lifestyle and an American icon to fans around the world – will bring their “America’s Band” tour to the […]
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Preservation boosts economies in RI and around the world, expert Donovan Rypkema will show during Salve Regina keynote
Renowned preservation economist Donovan Rypkema will shed light on the many underestimated benefits of historic preservation when he presents The Noreen Stonor Drexel Historic Preservation keynote at Salve Regina University. Free and open to the public, Rypkema’s talk, “The Impacts of Historic Preservation: Beyond Gargoyles,” will be presented on Salve’s campus on Friday, Oct. 13 […]
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RITBA: Lane closures scheduled on Newport Pell Bridge
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority today released details about scheduled lane closures on the Newport Pell Bridge. On Thursday, September 21, 2023, traffic traveling westbound will be limited to one lane beginning at 7 am and eastbound travel will be limited to one lane beginning at 9 am. The work will last for […]
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What’s Up in Newport: Monday, September 18
Monday, September 18, 2023 | Reading Time: 7 minutes Salve Regina University’s overall ranking among the best institutions of higher education in the United States climbed to 27th in the Regional Universities (North) category, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Colleges survey made public today. Read More Tua Tagovailoa has heard a lot […]
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Salve’s ranking climbs in U.S. News survey, university lauded for undergraduate teaching, most innovative, best value and social mobility
Salve Regina University’s overall ranking among the best institutions of higher education in the United States climbed to 27th in the Regional Universities (North) category, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Colleges survey made public today. Salve was also recognized by U.S. News as a top university for Undergraduate Teaching (13th), Most […]
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Newport City Council proclaims a day named after Clagett Coach Betsy Alison
Clagett Sailing coach Betsy Alison (Newport, R.I) has proved that it is perseverance and determination that results in a gold medal, taking home the World Champion crown at the Allianz Sailing World Championships in The Hague four weeks ago. In recognition of this achievement the Newport City Council at their annual Council meeting proclaimed September […]
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What’s Up in Newport: Sunday, September 17
Sunday, September 17, 2023 | Reading Time: 7 minutes 🌹 Sydney Gordon, founder of Folk Vintage on Thames Street, announced on Saturday that she will appear in the upcoming season of The Bachelor. Read More 🌧️ Atlantic storm Lee made landfall at near-hurricane strength Saturday, bringing destructive winds, rough surf and torrential rains to New England […]
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Newport woman, owner of Folk Vintage, to appear on ‘The Bachelor’
Sydney Gordon, founder of Folk Vintage on Thames Street, announced on Saturday that she will appear in the upcoming season of “The Bachelor”. Sydney made the announcement on Instagram. “‼️SECRETS OUT‼️ Our queen & owner of Folk, @syd_gord is on this season of @bachelorabc !! We are so excited to follow along on her journey and see the many […]
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Atlantic storm Lee delivers high winds and rain before forecasters call off warnings in some areas
By ROBERT F. BUKATY and DAVID SHARP Associated Press BAR HARBOR, Maine (AP) — Atlantic storm Lee made landfall at near-hurricane strength Saturday, bringing destructive winds, rough surf and torrential rains to New England and Maritime Canada. But officials withdrew some warnings for the region late Saturday night. The U.S. National Hurricane Center discontinued a tropical […]
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New bus schedule for Newport Public Schools begins on Monday
Newport Public Schools has revised the 2023/2024 bus routes. This new bus schedule goes into effect on Monday, September 18th. Note that there are new times for most morning routes. The new schedules can be found here: https://5il.co/13jho NPS_Bus_Routes_2023-24_September_UpdateDownload
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What’s Up in Newport: Saturday, Sept. 16
Saturday, September 16, 2023 | Reading Time: 7 minutes 🌬️ Lee is now a Tropical System. It will be a bit breezy out there today. The National Weather Service currently has a high surf advisory issued until 8 am tomorrow morning. 💡 The good news – as of 6:55 am, there are currently 0 active power outages across the […]
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Rhode Island Road Report: Travel Advisories for September 16 – 23
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 17 – 23, 2023 Newport Claiborne Pell BridgeWestbound Open Road Tolling (ORT) Lane Closure- 9/19- 7 am to 3 pmWestbound Left Lane […]
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Climate change could bring more monster storms like Hurricane Lee to New England
BOSTON (AP) — When it comes to hurricanes, New England can’t compete with Florida or the Caribbean. But scientists said Friday the arrival of storms like Hurricane Lee this weekend could become more common in the region as the planet warms, including in places such as the Gulf of Maine. Lee remained a Category 1 hurricane late […]