The Newport County Youth Chorus is welcoming students in grades 2 through 4 to join them for “Broadway Showtunes”. Classes are offered on Tuesdays from 3:30 – 4:30 pm at the MLK Center (20 Dr. Marcus Wheatland Blvd, Newport) and Thursdays from 5:15 – 6:15 pm at Calvary United Methodist Church (200 Turner Road, Middletown) […]
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Middletown Town Council votes for Town to oversee school spending, performance audit
Citing continued concerns with the School Department’s financials, the Middletown Town Council voted on Monday night for sweeping changes to try to correct those issues. This followed news last week the schools again overspent their budget — this time for $1.2 million-plus. The Town of Middletown shared the following press release on Tuesday, Town Council […]
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Obituary: Robert Ryan Newton
Robert Ryan Newton, 86, of Newport, RI passed away surrounded by his loving family on March 19, 2022. Born on September 8, 1935, in Scranton, PA, he was a son of the late Charles Noble Newton and Mary Agnes (Ryan) Newton. After graduating from the University of Scranton, he earned his master’s degree from Yale […]
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DEM: 1,000 free trees to R.I. residents this spring through the Energy-Saving Trees program
The Department of Environmental Management (DEM), in partnership with the RI Tree Council, RI Nursery and Landscape Association, and the Arbor Day Foundation, is providing 1,000 free trees to Rhode Island residents this spring through the Energy-Saving Trees program. Registration opens Friday, March 25. Now in its 13th season, this popular program helps Rhode Islanders save energy and lower their utility bills by strategically planting trees […]
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Potter League to offer two low-cost vaccine clinics
The Potter League is offering two low-cost vaccine clinics for dogs, cats, and ferrets in the community on Saturday, March 26 from 12:30 to 4:30 pm at the Potter League for Animals, 87 Oliphant Lane in Middletown and Wednesday, March 30 from 12:30 to 4:30 at the Pets In Need Veterinary Clinic, 50 Amaral Street in […]
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Danielle Genest named Island Moving Company’s next Artistic Director
The Board of Directors for Island Moving Company (IMC), Newport’s contemporary ballet, announced today the appointment of Danielle Genest as the company’s next Artistic Director, starting September 1, 2022. Genest is IMC’s current Associate Artistic Director and will succeed founding Artistic Director, Miki Ohlsen following her retirement at the end of the company’s 40th Anniversary […]
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What’s Up in Newport County this week: March 21 – 27
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport County this week. Monday, March 21 Things To Do 2 pm to 9 pm: Gurney’s Newport Skating Rink is open Entertainment Celtica: Music Bingo at 7:30 pmThe Fastent Pub: The Ubiquitones at 10 pm City & Government Newport: Newport Planning Board at 6 pm, Newport Energy and […]
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Congressman Cicilline, RIDOT to break ground on Aquidneck Avenue resurfacing project
Congressman David Cicilline and Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Director Peter Alviti Jr. will join state and local leaders on Tuesday, March 22 to break ground on a project to resurface approximately one mile of Aquidneck Avenue in Middletown, from East Main Road to Green End Avenue. The $9 million project will reconstruct the […]
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Arts & Cultural Alliance extends application period for 2022 Artist Award
The Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County (ACA) has extended the deadline for its 2022 Artist Award application to May 15, 2022. The award is given each year to a Newport County artist for the purpose of creating an art project to benefit the local community. Now in its fifth year, ACA’s Artist Awards […]
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Archi-TEXT: Change is a Constant in Newport Architecture
Change happens, whether you want it to or not. That is perhaps one of the principal laws of the universe and it is certainly true in the world of architecture. The partial collapse and subsequent emergency demolition of 41-45 Franklin Street, up the hill from the Newport Post Office, is certainly a stark example of […]
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People’s Credit Union partners with Arbor Day Foundation to offer free trees to its members
As part of its Centennial Celebration, People’s Credit Union has partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation to provide 600 free trees to Credit Union’s members through the Foundation’s Community Canopy Program. The Community Canopy partnership supports one of the key areas of the Credit Union’s philosophy of making the world a better place through environmental […]
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Tiverton Land Trust to host Pardon Gray Egg Hunt on April 9
by Tiverton Land Trust The Tiverton Land Trust is excited to announce the return of the Pardon Gray Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 9th. The rain date is April 16 – check social media for any potential changes. This is a great family opportunity to celebrate the arrival of spring and enjoy the quiet beauty […]
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Obituary: James W. McCarron Jr.
James W. McCarron Jr., 53, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on March 15, 2022 at home with his loving family by his side. He was married to his wife of 26 years Nancy(Mercurio)McCarron. James was born in Lynn, MA to the late James and Mary McCarron Sr. Jim grew up in Peabody, MA but […]
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Obituary: Mary Jean Toner
Mary Jean Toner, age 82, of Middletown died on Friday, March 18, 2022 in Newport, RI. Jean was born on January 22, 1940, the daughter of James B. and Nellie (O’Conner) Crombie. She is the wife of the late Richard J. Toner of Middletown. Jean grew up in Newport and lived on Aquidneck Island her […]
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Obituary: Wayne Stanley Johnson
Wayne Johnson, 72, peacefully passed away at home in Warwick, Rhode Island, on March 18, 2022 after a long 13 year fight with cancer. “Sit down and let me tell you how it all started”, Wayne was born in Newport, RI on February 23, 1950 to the late Clifford and Virginia (Weston) Johnson. Preceded in […]
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Job Opportunities: 100+ 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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Opinion: Universal pre-K will secure brighter future for RI
Early education can be a transformative force in a child’s life. Research has demonstrated the immense value of prekindergarten programs. In these settings, children find structure, support and enrichment, setting them up for success in K-12 schooling and beyond. That yields so many other benefits for families and communities – and, ultimately, for all of us. Access to […]
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Top stories this week on What’sUpNewp
Catch up on all of the most popular stories that appeared on What’sUpNewp this week, March 13 – 19. One – 140 Broadway, formerly the Salvation Cafe, sells for $2.2 million Two – What Sold: 12 Newport County real estate sales, transactions ( March 7 – 11) Three – The Wallflowers to perform at The […]
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Aquidneck Island National Police Parade returning on May 1
After being canceled in 2021 and 2020, The Aquidneck Island National Police Parade will celebrate its 37th Police Parade in Middletown and Newport on May 1. “After a very trying two years for the law enforcement community, we are pleased to announce the return of the Aquidneck Island National Police Parade,” the Aquidneck Island National Police […]
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Home near Beavertail State Park in Jamestown fetches $2.525 million
Hogan Associates today announced the March 15 sale of 30 Battery Lane in Jamestown. A gracious Colonial with a stylish guest house, the property sold for $2,525,000. According to Hogan Associates, Gordon King of Hogan Associates represented the Buyer, and Dianne Grippi of Island Realty represented the Seller. Situated on a private 2.5-acre lot, just […]
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Adoptable Pet of the Week: Peter
Meet your new best friend, Peter – this week’s Adoptable Pet of the Week! The Potter League for Animals shares that Peter is an 8-year-old male Retriever/Labrador/Pointer mix. Peter is considered a large-sized dog, weighing in between 60-99 pounds. Here’s what else Potter League for Animals has to say about Peter; Peter is what you […]
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Obituary: Mary N. Sheekey
Mary N. Sheekey, of Newport, RI passed away peacefully on March 12, 2022, in Newport surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas J. Sheekey. Born in Newport on July 8,1934 to the late Philip C. Nagle and Mary (Mckenna) Nagle. Mary was a faithful member of St. Augustin’s […]
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Citizen scientists count 464 seals in Narragansett Bay, 106 on Block Island, during Save The Bay’s annual Bay-Wide Seal Count
By Save The Bay On Tuesday, March 15, 17 volunteer citizen scientists took to water and shore to continue a 13-year Save The Bay tradition: counting seals in the nonprofit organization’s annual Bay-Wide Seal Count, an effort to establish a minimum estimate of the number of seals in Narragansett Bay. With support from the Narragansett Bay […]
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Newport Art Museum to host Call & Response 2022 Artist Talk
Newport Art Museum today announced that it will present a Call & Response 2022 Artist Talk with exhibiting artists Diane Barceló, Emily Belz, and On-Kyeong Seong on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at 5:30 pm. The talk will be followed by an informal Q&A with artists in the galleries. The event is free and open to all and can be enjoyed in person […]