Photos: Julia Boron & Stuart Streuli / NYYC Team racing is a sport of split-second decisions. A moment of hesitation can quickly undo a promising race. A good day on the water can often be broken into a series of smart moves that can seem extrasensory in nature. But there’s still a lot of value in long-range […]
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Letter: Vote on September 5
The Newport Democratic City Committee urges Newporters to pay attention to the race to fill the seat vacated by David Cicilline’s resignation. The primary election is September 5th! We see an impressive array of political talent in the field of candidates. The bad news is you have twelve candidates to choose from; the good news […]
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Breakdown: Here’s how many signatures were collected, rejected in Rhode Island CD-1 race
For what seems like months now, Rhode Islanders and those interested in the Special Election for Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District have been talking about signatures on nomination papers. Specifically, the signatures on nomination papers submitted by Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos’s campaign in the Rhode Island 1st Congressional District race. The signatures on the nomination […]
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What’s Up Today: Sunday August 20
Good Morning! Today is Sunday, August 20. Here’s a look at what’s up out there today and a roundup of all of What’sUpNewp’s latest headlines. Enjoy your Sunday! What’s Up Today Weather Today: Sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Southwest wind […]
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CUSP Gallery Brings Art Crowd to Broadway
Newport’s art scene could be on the cusp of transformation, thanks to a new gallery at 35 Broadway and the vision of its owner, Curtis Speer, an artist who relocated to Newport in November. Along with his partner, Tyler Martin, Speer moved his CUSP Gallery & Lifestyle from the well-established artist colony of Provincetown, MA […]
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Urias becomes first Red Sox to hit grand slams on consecutive pitches, Boston beats Yankees 8-1
By LARRY FLEISHER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Until a couple of days ago, Luis Urias of the Boston Red Sox had never hit a grand slam in the Major Leagues. Now the light-hitting infielder is in a category with Hall of Famer Jimmie Foxx. Urias become the first Red Sox player to hit […]
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Communities across New England picking up after a spate of tornadoes
BOSTON (AP) — Communities across New England were picking up Saturday a day after a spate of tornadoes swept through the region. Four tornadoes were confirmed in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, and the National Weather Service was investigating a possible fifth in eastern Connecticut. Friday’s strong winds knocked down trees, damaged homes, flooded roadways and […]
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Clean Ocean Access partners with the Town of Middletown for ‘Take a Toy – Leave a Toy’
Clean Ocean Access (COA), a nonprofit organization with the vision of A Clean, Healthy Ocean that is Accessible to All, is partnering with the Town of Middletown for our second annual installment of the program, “Take a Toy – Leave a Toy.” Clean Ocean Access has conducted over 2,776 cleanups across Rhode Island, removing over 80 tons […]
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What’s Up Today: Saturday, August 19
Good Morning! Today is Saturday, August 19. The Rhode Island Department of State’s Voter Turnout Tracker data visualization tool is now available for the September 5, special primary. Early in-person voting started on Wednesday, August 16, and runs through 4 pm on September 5. So far 1,363 votes (383 mail ballots, 980 early voters) have been cast […]
Posted inReal Estate
44 Open Houses across Newport County this weekend
Check out the open houses happening across Newport County this weekend, Friday, August 18, through Sunday, August 20, 2023. For more information on any home or open house, click here.
Posted inCity & Government
Rhode Island Road Construction Report: August 19 – 26
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 August 20 – 26, 2023 Newport Claiborne Pell BridgeWestbound Right Lane Closure- 8/21 to 8/25- 6 am to 2 pm Jamestown […]
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Voter Turnout Tracker allows Rhode Islanders to see how many votes have been cast in Special Primary
Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore today announced the Rhode Island Department of State’s Voter Turnout Tracker data visualization tool is now available for the September 5, 2023, special primary. “Transparency and accuracy are critical components of our elections systems, and the Voter Turnout Tracker tool makes data about this special primary election easily accessible to the […]
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Want to become a Newport Police Officer? Newport Police Department is hosting an open house on Aug. 23
The Newport Police Department is currently accepting applications for entry-level police officers and certified police officers. The information on the application process can be obtained from www.cityofnewport.com/jobs. The application deadline is September 5th. “We will be holding an open house on Wednesday, August 23rd, from 6-7 p.m. in the Newport Police Department Assembly Room located […]
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Sakonnet Coastal Bike & Stroll: A car-free community event for all ages and abilities in Portsmouth
Bike Newport invites all to attend The Sakonnet Coastal Bike & Stroll, a rare opportunity to bike, walk or run along scenic Park Ave and The Hummocks in Portsmouth without any cars on the road. Families, children, and individuals of all ages and abilities are urged to enjoy this 2-mile expanse of the coastal road transformed […]
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: James F. Kraft
James F Kraft, 84, of Newport, RI passed away on August 12, 2023, at The Grand Islander Nursing Home. Jimmie was a proud veteran of the US Army, having served during the Vietnam War. After his military service, he retired from M&T Bank in downtown Buffalo, NY. Born in Lackawanna, NY, he later moved to […]
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Theatre by the Sea to mark 90th Anniversary with a ‘Big Barn Bash’
This year, Theatre by the Sea marks its 90th anniversary. “That’s a long time for an old building like that to survive,” said Bill Hanney, TBTS’s owner and producer. To celebrate, Hanney and company are presenting a Big Barn Bash. “I wanted it to be a gala,” said Hanney, “but our general manager (Karen Gail […]
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What’s Up Today: Friday, August 18
Good Morning! Today is Friday, August 18. 👏 Thousands turned out last night for newportFILM’s sold-out premiere of Water Brother: The Sid Abbruzzi Story at Fort Adams State Park. Congrats to Sid and all involved! Were you there? What did you think of the film? Comment below. Leave a comment ⛵ Forty-eight sailing teams will be at […]
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City of Newport to receive $738,000 Assistance to Firefighters Grant
The City of Newport today announced that it has been awarded a $738,881.31 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. According to the city, the grant will help pay for training a minimum of 15 Firefighters to the Paramedic Level of Prehospital Emergency Medical Care Licensing. The grant, which was secured through […]
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Jamestown School Committee Chair Kristine Lapierre and School Committee Clerk Agnes Filkins endorse Sandra Cano for Congress
Jamestown School Committee Chair Kristine Lapierre and Jamestown School Committee Clerk Agnes Filkins announced their support and endorsement of Sandra Cano in the race for Congressional District One. Cano’s campaign says that Lapierre and Filkins join “the growing diverse coalition that has now reached more than sixty leaders and organizations who have endorsed Sandra Cano […]
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Sail for Hope to benefit Maui
By Sail Newport Sail Newport and organizers of the annual Sail for Hope on Saturday, September 30, have announced that the sailboat race will raise funds to help the victims of the Maui wildfires. The catastrophic fires on the Hawaiian island are said to be the deadliest in the U.S. in over a century. “The need […]
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Feds raise concerns about long call center wait times as millions dropped from Medicaid
By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — As millions of Medicaid recipients face the potential loss of health coverage for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic, state call centers are getting inundated with questions from people needing help. In some cases, federal officials say, it’s taking too long to get […]
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SBA offers workshops to help small businesses
The Small Business Administration has announced a series of workshops for small businesses that will help business owners with everything from their QuickBooks expertise to helping minority and women-owned businesses become certified to qualify for state contracts. To register for any of the sessions, visit the SBA’s website at https://www.sba.gov/district/rhode-island. Many of the SBA’s programs […]
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RIDOH recommends reopening Third Beach
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends reopening Third Beach in Middletown because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels. Original Story The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing several beaches because of high bacteria levels: Third Beach, Middletown Sandy Point Beach, Portsmouth Burlingame State Park Picnic Area, Charlestown Burlingame State Park […]
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What’s Up this weekend: August 17 – 20
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this week and weekend, Thursday, August 17 through Sunday, August 20. Cruise Ships Here’s what’s coming up on the cruise ship schedule; Thursday, August 17: American Star Friday, August 18: American Eagle Saturday, August 19: American Constitution Thursday, August 17 Things To Do 8 […]
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Obituary: Frederick R. Stevenson
Frederick R. Stevenson, Jr. 69, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died on August 14, 2023. He was the husband of Dr. Karen (Holmes) Stevenson. Born in Honolulu, HI on September 25, 1953, He was the son of Margaret (Taylor) Stevenson of Portsmouth, and the late Frederick Stevenson Sr. Fred grew up in a Navy family, living […]