Bertha C. (Borges) Girouard passed away peacefully on January 10, 2022 at the Grand Islander Nursing Home in their transitional care unit. She was born February 25th, 1930 to the late Manuel D. and Late Maria R. (Paz) Borges. In her youth she enjoyed playing volleyball and roller skating. She was also an avid tennis […]
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RI Black Heritage Society will celebrate MLK Day with a presentation on Civil Rights leader Mahlon Van Horne
In celebration of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. state holiday, the Rhode Island Black Heritage Society this week announced that it will host a presentation “FREEDOM IS NOT ENOUGH: The Life and Times of Reverend Mahlon Van Horne.” The virtual presentation is free of charge and will be held on Monday, Jan. 17 at […]
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Newport Classical reschedules January 21 performance by Pianist Daniel del Pino
Newport Classical on Tuesday announced that after careful consideration that it has rescheduled its January 21 concert featuring Spanish pianist Daniel del Pino for June 3, 2022. Tickets for the original concert date will be valid for the new date. For full ticketinginformation and refunds, ticketholders can visit www.newportclassical.org. In addition, Newport Classical has updated […]
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State announces $3.46 million in capital grants to 42 arts, culture, heritage, and public historic sites
Governor Dan McKee, the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) and the Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission (RIHPHC) jointly announced today the recipients of 24 State Cultural Facilities Grants and 18 State Preservation Grants. Together, the projects represent some $2.28 million from RISCA and more than $1.18 million from RIHPHC for […]
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Class of 2022 voting results yields no new inductees for the International Tennis Hall of Fame
Following the tabulation of votes submitted for the International Tennis Hall of Fame Class of 2022 ballot, the International Tennis Hall Of Fame today announced that the official process for selection has resulted in no new inductees for 2022. The International Tennis Hall of Fame will still hold the traditional Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in July 2022, […]
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Obituary: Jean Haworth
Jean Haworth, 94, of Tiverton, RI, passed away peacefully at Newport Hospital on December 29, 2021 with her husband of 70 years by her side. She was the daughter of the late James Bradford Norbury and Hilda Gertrude Norbury. Jean was born in Stockport, England on July 22, 1927. She and her husband, Dr. John […]
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Obituary: Demetrios “Jim” Georgiou
Demetrios “Jim” Georgiou, 90, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 6, 2022. He was the husband of the late Toula (Mathinos) Georgiou. Demetrios was born May 19, 1931, in Ancient Olympia, Greece, to George and Georgia Georgiou. He was 10 years old when the Germans occupied Greece. He […]
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Obituary: Christina L. Brawner
Christina L. Brawner, age 40, of Tiverton, RI, passed away on January 4, 2022 at Rhode Island Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the devoted wife of Craig E. Brawner and loving mother to their two beautiful girls, Lily and Ella. Christina was born in Newton, MA to Harold and Patricia (Russo) […]
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What’s Up This Week in Newport County: Jan. 11 – 16
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this week. This story may be updated as we learn about additional events or listings. Have an event you’d like to see added to this list or a future list? Add it to our event calendar. Note: An event or performance may change at […]
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Sour Grapes: Touchdowns
Here’s this week’s Sour Grapes, enjoy! About Tim Jones / Sour Grapes Tim Jones is the creator, artist and writer of the widely popular, self-syndicated comic strip, “SOUR GRAPES”; a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a problematic and troubled world. Sour Grapes is currently published in […]
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Yale New Haven medical director believes Omicron wave will pass by March
The Chief Medical Officer for Yale New Haven’s Lawrence & Memorial and Westerly Hospitals said today that he is “hopeful” the latest COVID wave passes by March. Dr. Oliver Mayorga, appearing on WBLQ radio’s Morning Show with Frank Prosnitz, spoke about a wide range of COVID related issues, including hospital staff shortages, any anticipated future […]
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Obituary: Barbara Paris Ouellette
We smile as we remember a vibrant full life lived with grace by our loving matriarch, Barbara Paris Ouellette (our dear Mumu), who passed peacefully in her sleep on January 2, 2022 at the age of 88 in Portsmouth, RI. Faith, family and friends were Barbara’s greatest joy and she leaves behind a treasure trove […]
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Obituary: James B. Cottrell
James Benedict Cottrell died peacefully January 4, 2022, in Newport, Rhode Island. He was born on October 10, 1934, to the late John Augustin and Jane (Hughes) Cottrell in Newport. He was married to Margaret Ahern Cottrell for 63 years until her passing in November 2020. Known as Jim or Knobby, he was a 1954 […]
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Obituary: Madeline Cecilia Carson
Carson, Madeleine, Cecilia age 92 of Portsmouth, Rhode Island passed away Wednesday, January 5th, 2022, surrounded by her children. Devoted and loving wife of Francis Thomas Carson Jr. (deceased 1994). Loving mother to Marie Theresa Carson, (deceased 1978), Francis Thomas Carson III. (Laurie), Madeleine Cecilia Carson (Charlie, deceased 2008), James Paul Carson (Annie), William John […]
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Obituary: John Eugene Peabody
John Eugene Peabody, 91, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on December 10, 2021 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the husband of the late Margaret (Toner) Peabody, for over 42 years. “Jack”, as everybody knew him, was born in Newport, RI, on July 6, 1930 to the late Oscar and Alice Sanches. He grew […]
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Obituary: Martha Sulzby Hunnewell
Martha Sulzby (Clark) Hunnewell, age 77, died on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 in Newport, Rhode Island. Martha was born in Birmingham March 19, 1944 and is survived by her daughters, Alicia (“Lilie”) Clark Van Arsdall (Michael) of Washington, DC and Melissa Clark Slaughter (Hanson) of Birmingham, Alabama, four grandchildren who affectionately referred to her as […]
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Obituary: Linda Diane Cordeiro
Linda D. Cordeiro, 67, of Middletown, passed away on January 3, 2022 at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Needham, MA.Born in Newport, she was the daughter of the late John and Hortense (Silvia) Cordeiro. Linda was a very hard worker, there was never a time where she didn’t work between two to three jobs. She […]
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Obituary: Joan Helen Turcotte
Joan H. Turcotte, 87 of Newport, RI, passed away peacefully January 6, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by her husband, Dr. (Ret.) USN Commander William E. Turcotte and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. and Gladys (Lacau) Crowley, sister Irene Perry, and brothers Joseph J. and Paul Crowley. Joan grew up […]
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New York Yacht Club to challenge for 37th America’s Cup with American Magic
Earlier this week the Trustees of the New York Yacht Club approved a challenge for the 37th edition of the America’s Cup, sailing’s most prestigious trophy. “We are extremely excited to continue our quest to regain the America’s Cup with American Magic,” says Paul M. Zabetakis, M.D., Commodore of the New York Yacht Club (at […]
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Aquidneck Land Trust announces conservation of 7.56-acre section of Glen Farm
The Aquidneck Land Trust (“ALT”) today announced that it has completed its campaign to conserve a 7.56-acre section of historic Glen Farm. The property, located on Glen Farm Road in Portsmouth, has significant conservation values and could have been subdivided into as many as eight house lots, according to ALT. More than 260 individuals, businesses, and […]
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Obituary: Antoine Derwin DuPree
In Loving Memory of Antoine D. DuPree Antoine Derwin DuPree, 61 of Newport R.I. passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021. Born in Newport on May 6, 1960, he was the son of Lawrence DuPree, Jr. and Dolores Means. He is also the nephew to the late Laura Collier, Ruth Evangelista, Grace Smith, Eleanor Weston, John […]
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Obituary: Carl E. Petersen
Carl E. Petersen USN (Ret), age 96, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2022 at home with his daughter by his side. He was the husband of the late Helen (Aguiar) Petersen. Carl was born in Omaha, Nebraska to Carl and Alice (Green) Petersen. He grew up in Mason City and enlisted […]
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Newport Area Career and Technical Center to host an event for eight and ninth-graders and their families on Jan. 12
The Newport Area Career and Technical Center is reaching out to eighth and ninth graders and their families in the seven communities it serves, to introduce them to the nine programs it offers. NACTC is holding an event on January 12 from 6 pm – 7:30 pm at the Rogers High School Auditorium, 15 Wickham […]
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Obituary: Dale Albert Suomela
Dale Suomela, age 88, of Portsmouth, RI passed away on January 3 due to complications from COVID-19 pneumonia with his loving children by his side. Beloved son of Uno and Ida Suomela of Flint/Charlevoix, MI and brother to Neil (Sally) Suomela of Charlevoix; and brother in law to Bonnie Jean (William) Steffens of Petoskey, MI […]
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Obituary: Charles Robert Walsh
Charles “Charlie” Robert Walsh, 86, of Tiverton, RI passed away on December 30, 2021 from COVID complications at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Judith E. (Gotham) Walsh for 44 years. Mr. Walsh leaves behind his wife Judith, his son Charles Jr. (Stephanie) and his daughter Merritt. He is survived by granddaughters Elianna […]