Welcome to Bonniecrest! This special condominium is set in the Manor House, the original stately mansion of Bonniecrest, built in 1905. Magnificent period details of the Gilded Era are very much at the heart of this special property. Soaring ceilings, paned windows, walnut-paneled walls, and crown molding are found throughout the detailed interior and are […]
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Senator Whitehouse invites Rhode Island organizations to apply for grants from National Coastal Resilience Fund
U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse today invited Rhode Island organizations to submit grant applications to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s (NFWF) National Coastal Resilience Fund. Whitehouse created the National Coastal Resilience Fund to restore and strengthen the natural infrastructure that protects coastal communities, while safeguarding wildlife habitats, according to a press release from Whitehouse’s office. […]
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Grammy-nominated string band Della Mae will perform at JPT Film & Events Center on July 27
All-female bluegrass group Della Mae is coming to Newport! The GRAMMY-nominated all-woman Boston string band will perform at the JPT Film & Event Center on Wednesday, July 27 at 8 pm. The band includes lead vocalist/guitarist Celia Woodsmith, 2-time Grand National champion fiddle player Kimber Ludiker, guitarist Avril Smith, bassist Vickie Vaughn, and mandolinist Maddie Witler. […]
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Newport County weather forecast for Wednesday, March 30
According to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service, today will be partly sunny, with a high near 46 degrees. 7-Day Forecast The following is the National Weather Service 7-day weather forecast, centered on Newport State Airport; This Afternoon Partly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind around 8 mph. Tonight Mostly cloudy, […]
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Obituary: Paul Edward Henriques
Paul Edward Henriques, 59, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on March 28, 2022 at St. Anne’s Hospital.Paul was born, March 14, 1963, in Newport, RI, to Raymond and Barbara (Kardel) Henriques. He grew up in both Tiverton and Portsmouth, RI- with a brief stint in Florida. He was known by many friends and family […]
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Newport Classical announces 2022 lineup, will host 24 concerts over 18 days in July
On Tuesday, Newport Classical (formerly Newport Music Festival) announced its 2022 Newport Classical Music Festival, running from July 1-17, 2022. For its 54th season, Newport Classical Music Festival will present 24 concerts over 18 days, and will return for the first time since 2019 to the stunning interiors of Newport’s historic mansions and venues including The Breakers, Blithewold Mansion, The Elms, Castle Hill Inn, Chinese Tea House, Great […]
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Interpol, Spoon, and The Goon Sax to perform at Bold Point Park
This fall, Interpol and Spoon will join forces for the “Lights, Camera, Factions” tour, a coast-to-coast run of North American co-headline dates that will also feature openers The Goon Sax, making it a Matador Records triple bill. Waterfront Concerts presents Interpol & Spoon on their Lights, Camera, Factions Tour to Providence, RI on Sunday, August 28th with special guest […]
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Applications have opened for the Health and Human Services Artist in Residence program
The RI State Council on the Arts (RISCA) and the RI Department of Health (RIDOH) announced an open call for their second Artist in Residence program for artists 18 years old and older. The recipient of this six-month residence will be embedded in RI’s Executive Office of Health and Human Services (RI EOHHS), starting in July, and will have an opportunity to bring […]
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Leadership program looking for future leaders of color in Rhode Island
The Rhode Island Foundation is accepting applications for the 2022 class of its Equity Leadership Initiative (ELI). The deadline to apply is Friday, April 15. The goal is to build a pipeline of leaders of color for positions of influence across the state. “ELI seeks to advance people of color in greater leadership and decision-making positions within […]
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Wyatt Detention Facility to host a job fair on April 13 for Corrections Officers and Medical Staff openings
The Wyatt Detention Facility (WDF) will host a job fair on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the WDF Training Facility located at 935 High Street, Central Falls, RI. Approximately 45 full-time and part-time positions are available, including corrections officers, IT professionals, registered nurses, phlebotomists, medical aids, and others. The […]
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Obituary: Barbara A. Champion
Barbara A. Champion, formerly of Middletown, RI, died peacefully surrounded by her loving daughters on March 26, 2022, two days after her 92nd birthday. Barbara was born in Portland, Maine in 1930 and moved to Newport, RI at the age of 13. She graduated from Rogers High School in 1948 and pursued her passion for […]
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DEM will conduct a controlled burn on Dutch Island on Tuesday
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) confirms it will conduct a one-day prescribed burn on part of Dutch Island, a state property located in Narragansett Bay between Jamestown and North Kingstown. The burn, to be held tomorrow, Tuesday, March 29, weather permitting, will be led by DEM’s Divisions of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) and Agriculture and Forest Environment. […]
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What’s Up in Newport County this week: March 28 – April 3
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport County this week. Monday, March 28 Things To Do 10 am to 12 pm – Nature Mandala Series with Beth Adoette at Blithewold5:30 pm to 6:30 pm – Fix-A-Flat-Clinic at Bike Newport Entertainment Celtica: Music Bingo at 7:30 pmThe Fastnet Pub: The Ubiquitones […]
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Aquidneck Land Trust names Dr. Jaime Palter as a speaker for its 2022 Donner Climate Lecture
Aquidneck Land Trust (“ALT”) has announced the speaker for the 2022 Donner Climate Lecture, a free event to be held on Monday, April 25, 2022, at 5:30 pm. Dr. Jaime Palter, associate professor at URI’s Graduate School of Oceanography, will present a talk titled, “The Ocean and Climate in a Rapidly Changing World,” via Zoom. Dr. […]
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Obituary: Peter J. Manning
Peter Joseph Manning, 78 of Portsmouth passed away on March 22, 2022. Peter was born in Newport, RI to the late Joseph and Beth (Alger) Manning. Peter passed away at home embraced by his loving family . A lifelong Newporter, Peter was the loving husband of Cynthia Burke and the father of his favorite daughter, […]
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Election 2022: FBI investigation, candidate arrested in Ohio, end of financial reporting period nears, inside polls (?)
Typically, the headlines have been about endorsements and policy statements. Then, of course, there are candidates’ accusations about opponents. Lots of claims, lots of noise. But what isn’t typical, is one candidate being arrested in Ohio, and the FBI investigating what has been labeled a “controversial education contract.” FBI reported investigation education contract This week […]
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BayCoast Bank establishes student scholarship at West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton
BayCoast Bank this week announced the establishment of the BayCoast Bank Scholarship at West Place Animal Sanctuary, a non-profit organization located in Tiverton. The scholarship will be awarded to a student enrolled in West Place’s Educational Internship Program, which provides local high school and college students with an immersive, hands-on experience working with rescued farm animals […]
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Most-read What’sUpNewp stories of the week: March 20 – 26
Here are the most-read What’sUpNewp stories of the past week. 1 – Theater Review: ‘Oklahoma!’ fails to impress at PPAC 2 – Mykono Pub opens in Middletown 3 – DEM: 1,000 free trees to R.I. residents this spring through the Energy-Saving Trees program 4 – Now Hiring: 169 companies hiring right now in the Newport […]
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Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island certifies eight new LGBTQ Safe Zones
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) this week announced that it has newly certified eight organizations as BCBSRI LGBTQ Safe Zone facilities. This new cohort – including hospice and palliative care, behavioral health services for young adults, breast health services, senior living facilities, and outpatient rehabilitation services – joins 45 other locations statewide providing safe, […]
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Portsmouth Police to provide drug recognition training to educators of Newport County
The Portsmouth Police Department, in collaboration with the Newport County Prevention Coalition (NCPC) will be providing a Drug Impairment Training for Educators on Thursday, April 7, 2022, from 4 pm-6 pm at the Portsmouth Police Department. This training is being provided to Newport County school personnel in an effort to help educators become familiar with […]
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Now Hiring: 169 companies hiring right now in the Newport area
Looking for a new gig, job, or career in or around Newport? Here’s a roundup of some of the companies that are hiring right now in the Newport area. The opportunities listed below were provided to us or curated from hiring websites. All opportunities were available in the last seven days and are located within […]
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What was up this week at the Rhode Island General Assembly
Here are the highlights from news and events that took place in the General Assembly this week, March 21 – 25, 2022. This recap was provided by the Rhode Island General Assembly’s Legislative Press Bureau. Assembly OKs temporary lift on the cap of days worked by retired teachers The General Assembly passed legislation sponsored by […]
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Traffic Report: Road construction, lane closures scheduled around Newport County – March 26 – April 2
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). All schedules are weather-dependent and subject to change. RIDOT (March 26 – April 1) Weekday Newport: Temporary lane shifts possible for construction on Third St. and JT Connell Hwy., […]
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Adoptable Pet Of The Week: Molly
Meet your new best friend, Molly– this week’s Adoptable Pet of the Week! The Potter League for Animals shares that Molly is a 7-year-old female Coonhound, Treeing Walker. Molly is considered a large-sized dog, weighing in between 60-99 pounds. Here’s what else Potter League for Animals has to say about Molly; Molly girl is a […]
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RIHEBC closes on $98.5 million bond issue to finance new Rogers High School and expansion at Pell Elementary School
On March 25th, the Rhode Island Health and Educational Building Corporation (RIHEBC) closed on a $98.5 million bond issue for the City of Newport to finance the construction of the new William S. Rogers High School and for an addition to the Claiborne Pell Elementary School. “RIHEBC is proud to be the financing partner for […]