I looked out a backyard window the other day and saw a teewhitey digging up acorns that were covered with gorch and gurry. I got so caught up in the proceedings that I dreened my coffee. When I began a column this way years ago, there was editorial suspicion that I had truly lost it, […]
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Chefs will be squaring off-with relish for the return of Newport Burger Bender, Feb.18-27
By Discover Newport Are you feeling like a Chuck Norris? A Pretzel Bomb? A Jive Turkey? A V-Rex? Those are just some of the names for burgers; beef, non-beef, and plant-based, that will appear on menus in local restaurants, from February 18 – 27, when Newport Burger Bender slides back into town. After having to […]
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Rhode Island National Guard announces cancellation of 2022 Ocean State Air Show
Less than a month after being announced that the Rhode Island National Guard Air Show would continue as the Ocean State Air Show and would be hosted at Quonset in 2022, the Ocean State Air Show has been canceled. The Rhode Island National Guard issued the following statement this evening regarding the Ocean State Air […]
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Obituary: Arefina Frank
Arefina “Fina” Frances Frank, 101, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died peacefully surrounded by her family on February 8, 2022. Fina was born in Calabria, Italy to Francesco Giraldi and Maria Sammarco. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Thomas Frank, and her daughter, Barbara Rainey. Fina is survived by her grandchildren, Lawrence Rainey, […]
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Obituary: Elizabeth Ann Sullivan
via O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home Elizabeth Ann Sullivan, 89, of Jamestown, RI, passed away on February 10, 2022, at St. Clare-Newport. Beth was born in Newport, RI to Albert Jerome and Mildred Hayward Sullivan on February 19, 1932. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nicholas Matarazzo. Beth grew up in Newport, RI and […]
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Charlie Enright speaks on Ocean Health at One Ocean Summit
By 11th Hour Racing Yesterday, 11th Hour Racing Team Skipper, Charlie Enright (USA), spoke at the One Ocean Summit in Brest, France, calling for concrete action to protect the ocean and reverse its declining health. The conference, an initiative of the French President, Emmanuel Macron, with the support of the United Nations, aimed to establish […]
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Newport City Council to discuss school bonds, possible bond premiums during special meeting
The Newport City Council will host a Special Council Meeting on Wednesday, February 16 at 6:30 pm for the purpose of discussing school bonds and possible bond premiums. The meeting will include a communication from School Building Committee Co-Chairs Rebecca Bolan and Louisa Boatwright in regards to the “School Building Funding Request” that was continued […]
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Sail Newport’s Program Director Kim Hapgood awarded U.S. Sailing Timothea Larr Trophy
Sail Newport today announced that its Program Director Kim Hapgood has been awarded the US Sailing Timothea Larr Trophy for her many decades of work with the national governing body for the sport of sailing. Sail Newport shared the following about Hapgood in a press release; “Kim Hapgood has made numerous contributions to US Sailing’s […]
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What are taxpayers spending for those ‘Free’ Covid Tests? The government won’t say
Christine Spolar February 11, 2022 The four free covid-19 rapid tests President Joe Biden promised in December for every American household have begun arriving in earnest in mailboxes and on doorsteps. A surge of covid infections spurred wide demand for over-the-counter antigen tests during the holidays: Clinics were overwhelmed with people seeking tests and the […]
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Take-out drinks to become permanent in Rhode Island
The General Assembly yesterday approved two measures to support Rhode Island’s restaurant industry as the pandemic stretches toward the two-year mark. The bills, which now head to the governor’s desk, will permanently allow restaurants and brewpubs to sell wine, beer, and mixed drinks with takeout food orders, and extend a provision that assists restaurants in offering outdoor […]
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Obituary: Janet Louise Whitney
Janet Louise Tiedemann WhitneyApril 5, 1955 – February 5th, 2022 Janet Louise Tiedemann Whitney passed away peacefully on February, 5th, 2022. Born in April, 1955, in Mineola, NY, to Henry Martin Tiedemann and Gertrude Gerlach Tiedemann. She grew up in Greenwich, CT, and loved singing, swimming, skiing, and swinging on vines with her sister. Janet […]
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Obituary: Ellen Lee Smith
Ellen L. Smith, 76, of Swansea, MA, previously of Portsmouth and Newport, RI, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022. Ellen is survived by her sister Janice M. Fisher of Swansea, MA, and three nieces, Jennifer Fisher of Pawtucket, RI, Jill (Fisher) Gilmore and her husband David of Salisbury, MD, and Joy (Fisher) Meetis and […]
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Obituary: Dorothy A. Pennachi
Dorothy A. Pennachi, 97, of Middletown, RI, passed away on February 10, 2022 at Newport Hospital. Dorothy was born in Middletown to Julius and Grace (Frios) Borges. She was the wife of the late Americo L. Pennachi. Dorothy was an active member of the Vasco da Gama Society. She also volunteered her time at the […]
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Keri Anne O’Donnell Memorial Fund: ‘You have to keep going until the music stops’
Since its founding some 12 years ago, the Keri Anne O’Donnell Memorial Fund has provided tens of thousands of dollars for performing arts scholarships, inspiring more than 200 recipients who embrace the passion for the arts that had meant so much to Keri Anne. “We’re lucky enough to watch them grow and get better in […]
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Obituary: Susan G. Crockett
Susan G. Crockett, 89, of Portsmouth, RI passed away peacefully at home, with her family by her side on February 9th, 2022. Born on July 9, 1932 in Long Island NY. As a young teen she was accepted into a 3 year boarding school nursing program and moved to California. She met George who was […]
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Point Association raises $23,000 for MLK Center during year-end fundraising drive
The Point Association of Newport this week announced that it capped off its 2021 year of community activities with its eight annual year-end fundraising drive to benefit the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center. According to The Point Association, this fundraising campaign was directed by John Broughan and Bill Rauch, who has wonderfully led […]
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Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England to host ‘Cookies & Cocktails’ at Crowne Plaza on March 10
In March 2022, Girl Scouts will celebrate its 110th anniversary and Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England is celebrating with our delicious annual event, Cookies & Cocktails! Once again, the festivities are shaping up to be an incredible evening celebrating 105 years of Girl Scouts selling cookies. Local chefs will be creating scrumptious desserts using everyone’s favorite […]
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What’s Up this weekend in Newport County: Feb. 11 – 13
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this week and weekend. 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 […]
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Three Newport County groups awarded grants to support animal welfare programs
The Rhode Island Foundation today announced that three Newport County groups are among the animal welfare programs that will share nearly $500,000 in grants from the Rhode Island Foundation. The funding will support a range of uses including low-cost vet care for pets of low-income households, preparing animals for adoption, and wildlife rehabilitation. “The generosity […]
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Representative Carson invites constituents to fill out legislative survey
Rhode Island House Representative Lauren Carson (District 75, Newport) has released a survey to her constituents concerning issues facing the Ocean State. Newporters can voice their opinion on the importance of topics such as the expansion of gun safety measures, climate change and sea-level rise, broadband expansion, the impact of the Newport Pell Bridge realignment, and – […]
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Great nephew of WWII Niland brothers’ legacy continues service through commission at Officer Candidate School
By Darwin Lam, Officer Training Command Newport Public Affairs NEWPORT, R.I. – Ensign James Niland III, from Grand Island, New York, a recent graduate of the Navy’s Officer Candidate School (OCS), at Officer Training Command Newport (OTCN), is a descendant of the famous Niland brothers: Edward, Preston, Robert “Bob” and Frederick “Fritz” from Tonawanda, New […]
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Obituary: Mary E. Freeborn
Mary (Briggs) Freeborn died on February 1, 2022 at the Grand Islander Nursing Home in Middletown, RI. Mary was born on April 04, 1917, in Fall River, MA. She was the wife of the late Homer Freeborn. Mary was predeceased by her oldest son Kenneth Freeborn of Newport, RI. She leaves behind her son Richard […]
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City of Newport offering free rapid COVID-19 test kits to community groups
As part of its effort to combat the spread of COVID-19, the City of Newport announced on Wednesday that they will be offering free at-home rapid test kits to any and all local non-profit and neighborhood groups interested in providing at-home kits to the community. From churches and social service providers to neighborhood associations and […]
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Opinion: Jumpstarting the Blue Economy
There’s no better place to build and grow Rhode Island’s blue economy than Greater Newport. Growing a sustainable blue economy is an economic development strategy that attracts talent, creates jobs in coastal communities and leverages our strong defense, marine trades, manufacturing and high tech industries. The uniqueness of Narragansett Bay’s ecosystem and physical infrastructure is […]
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Pandemic-related school closings likely to have far-reaching effects on child well-being
Sandra M. Chafouleas, University of Connecticut A global analysis has found that kids whose schools closed to stop the spread of various waves of the coronavirus lost educational progress and are at increased risk of dropping out of school. As a result, the study says, they will earn less money from work over their lifetimes […]