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). Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority July 23 – 29, 2023 Newport Claiborne Pell BridgeWestbound Right Lane Closure- 7/24 and 7/28- 6 am to 2 pm Jamestown Verrazzano BridgeEastbound […]
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Newport City Council to host next Regular Council Meeting on July 26 at Pell Elementary School
Newport City Council will host their next Regular Council Meeting on Wednesday, July 26. The meeting will start at 5:30 pm, to accommodate a discussion on the excavated soil at Rogers High School. Two special meetings that have previously been scheduled to be held on the topic have had to be postponed, due to the […]
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SirusXM’s Seth Rudestsky and Tony Award-winner Beth Leavel coming to Theatre By The Sea
In celebration of 90 years of Theatre By The Sea (TBTS), owner and producer Bill Hanney is thrilled to welcome back SiriusXM Radio’s Seth Rudetsky and his Broadway Concert Series featuring Tony Award-winner Beth Leavel on Monday, July 31 at 7:30 pm for one show only. SiriusXM radio host Seth Rudetsky is bringing his Broadway concert series to Rhode Island! He first appeared at Theatre By The Sea last season (and […]
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The Alliance Française de Newport celebrates the arrival of French troops in style
The Alliance Française de Newport celebrated the arrival of French troops in style on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at the Rochambeau Monument in King Park. The event commemorated the landing of nearly 6,000 French troops, plus an additional 7,000 sailors in Newport in 1780 under the command of Comte de Rochambeau. Barry Bailey, President of […]
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Nina Simone’s lost set at the 1966 Newport Jazz Festival released as an album
NEW YORK (AP) — Nina Simone fans have a reason for feeling good: A previously unreleased recording of the legendary artist’s set at the Newport Jazz Festival in July 1966 is being released. Verve Records and UMe on Friday are issuing “You’ve Got to Learn,” a six-song set that includes a different take on Simone’s […]
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Obituary: Mary L. Bellagamba
Mary (Lozito) Bellagamba, 93, of Middletown, passed away peacefully in the home she cherished on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted wife of the late Louis A. Bellagamba for nearly 60 years. Born in Newport, RI, she was the daughter of the late Concetta (Fioretti) and Concetto Lozito. […]
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What’s Up in Newport Today: Friday, July 21
Good Morning! Today is Friday, July 21. Today’s newsletter is 1,403 words, approximately a 7-minute read. 🙏 Thanks to the sold-out crowd that came out to The JPT for The JPT & What’sUpNewp’s Jaws Summer Party! What a fun and fantastic night! Check out some photos on our Instagram. Tonight’s Jaws Summer Party is also sold […]
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Gulls rally from three-run deficit in ninth to beat the Sharks 9-8
Oak Bluffs, MA – The Newport Gulls scored five runs in the ninth inning to overcome a three-run deficit and picked up a key 9-8 divisional win against the Martha’s Vineyard Sharks on Thursday night at the Shark Tank. Box Score Both teams went scoreless through the first two innings of play, but the bats woke […]
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Senator Reed: New Biden Student Loan Debt Relief would help over 2,500 Rhode Island borrowers
Approximately 2,580 federal student loan borrowers in Rhode Island are eligible for debt relief under the Biden Administration’s initiative to correct past servicing errors and the number of payments that count towards loan forgiveness under income-driven repayment (IDR) for student loans. Rhode Islanders could receive $109 million in IDR forgiveness. The White House estimates these […]
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Department of Health recommends reopening Sandy Point Beach, Peabody’s Beach, and Third Beach
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends reopening several beaches because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels. Lincoln Woods, Lincoln City Park Beach, Warwick Conimicut Beach, Warwick Oakland Beach, Warwick Third Beach, Middletown Peabody’s Beach, Middletown Sandy Point Beach, Portsmouth Warren Town Beach, Warren Camp Ruggles, Chepachet Marion Irons, Glocester Camp Watchaug, Charlestown […]
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Obituary: Col. Richard L. Brinegar, USMC (RET)
Richard ‘Dick’ Lane Brinegar, age 88, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2023 surrounded by his devoted wife and children. He is survived by his wife 0f 65 years, Patricia, sons, Richard in Richmond, VA; Gregg in Simsbury, CT: Thomas in Campobello, SC; their wives Jenny, Daniela, Cathy, and daughter, Jeannine Mills in Keene, NH; […]
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Obituary: Michael Andrew Yates
Michael Andrew Yates, 72, of Middletown, Rhode Island, died on July 18, 2023. Born in Newport, RI on May 26, 1951, He was the son of George and Elsie (Tabb) Yates. Michael was a major part of the community, touching so many lives over his time on this earth. He wore lots of hats (literally, […]
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$2 million Powerball Power Play ticket sold in Rhode Island
A $2,000,000 winning Powerball Power Play ticket was sold in Rhode Island for last night’s $1.08 billion drawing, according to the Rhode Island Lottery. The winning ticket matched five numbers, but not the Powerball number, to win the standard payout of $1,000,000. However, since the winner opted to pay an additional dollar for the Power Play feature, and the […]
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Illiterate Light bringing their bicycle-powered stage back to Newport Folk Festival
Building on the momentum of last year, Illiterate Light – the duo of singer-guitarist Jeff Gorman and drummer Jake Cochran – are very excited to continue hosting The Bike Stage at Newport Folk Festival, taking place July 28-30. The Bike Stage is a pop-up stage located near the beer garden in the quad that is powered by bicycles and solar energy. Find the current announced lineup […]
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What’s Up in Newport this weekend: July 20 – 23
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this weekend, Thursday, July 20 – Sunday, July 23, 2023. Check back often as we continue to add and/or update events and listings as we learn about them/receive updates. Weather Cruise Ship Schedule Here’s what’s left on the July cruise ship schedule; July 20 […]
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WUN-ON-ONE: Stephanie Beauté, Democratic Candidate for Congressional District 1, sits down with What’sUpNewp
Stephanie Beauté, a Democratic Candidate for Rhode Island’s Congressional District 1, joined What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation at 11 am on Thursday, July 20, 2023. During the interview, we learn more about Stephanie, discover why she’s running in this special election, and discuss what she believes sets her apart from his opponents. Visit […]
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What’s Up in Newport Today: Thursday, July 20
This is a What’sUpNewp newsletter. Sign up for our free daily newsletter and we’ll deliver this story straight to your inbox every morning! Good Morning! Today is Thursday, July 20. Today’s newsletter is 1,303 words, approximately a 6-minute read. 👉 Newport Board of Canvassers on Wednesday morning asked Newport Police to investigate possible fraudulent signatures submitted on […]
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Obituary: Kiki Maris
Kyriaki “Kiki” Maris, born in Mytilene, Greece, passed away on July 15th, 2023, at the age of 89, in North Kingstown RI. Kiki was born on May 20, 1934, to John and Irene Regas. Kiki grew up with her loving sisters, Virginia and Maria and her loving brother Peter. The daughter of a fisherman, one […]
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Gulls sweep doubleheader vs Nighthawks
The Newport Gulls outscored the Upper Valley Nighthawks, 23-2 and swept both games of the doubleheader on Wednesday night at Cardines Field. Box Score Game 1 The Gulls played the role of being the away team and they were the first to bat at Cardines Field for Game 1 of the doubleheader. Newport did not […]
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Middletown School Bond moves towards November Special Election
By Matt Sheley, Town of Middletown MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (JULY 17, 2023) – A proposed $190 million new middle-school is one step closer to voters. At a meeting Monday night in Town Hall, the Town Council unanimously approved submitting a resolution for the project to the Secretary of State for inclusion on the Nov. 7 special election […]
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Obituary: William Henry Parker
WILLIAM HENRY PARKER, died April 7, 2023.Born Orange New Jersey to John J Parker and Ella A. Nafey, He was married to Edna Andrea Mulvihill September 1947 for 75 years.He leaves two children David (Mary) of Round Hill, VA and Ellen (Harry) of Cape Ann, MA, as well as 6 grandchildren and one great-grandchild Bill […]
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Newport Canvassers ask police to investigate questionable signatures
Newport Board of Canvassers this morning asked Newport Police to investigate possible fraudulent signatures submitted on behalf of Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos for her candidacy for the vacant District 1 U.S. House of Representatives seat. An investigation is already underway by Jamestown Police, also questioning the validity of signatures submitted on behalf of Matos. In […]
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The Special Meeting on the excavated soil at Rogers High School rescheduled to July 26
Update: At 1:31 pm on Wednesday, July 19 the City Clerk announced via email that “The City Council meeting tonight is cancelled due to a malfunction with the elevator” Update: 4:15 pm: This discussion will take place at Newport City Council’s next Regular Council Meeting on July 26. The meeting begins at 5:30 pm. Following […]
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Rhode Island Foundation awards nearly $350,000 for services for Newport County residents
Dozens of nonprofit organizations serving Newport County residents will share nearly $350,000 in grants from the Rhode Island Foundation. The grants will fund work ranging from housing and summer youth programs to food pantries and behavioral health. “We are honored to be able to help these organizations carry out their crucial work. We are fortunate […]
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Comedian Juston McKinney is coming to The JPT on November 18
Spectacle Live today announced that they will present Comedian Juston McKinney on Saturday, November 18, at 8 pm at The JPT Film & Event Center in Newport. With multiple appearances on “The Tonight Show,” one-hour specials on “Comedy Central,” and “Amazon Prime,” including “Parentally Challenged” and “On Mid-Life Support,” Juston is at the top of his […]