The City of Newport today announced that Humphrey “Harp” Donnelly IV, a native Newporter and 23-year veteran of the Newport Fire Department, has been named the City’s new Fire Chief. He replaces Fire Chief Brian Dugan, who retired last month after leading the City’s Fire Department for the past 5 years. As Deputy Chief and […]
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Adoptable Pet of the Week: Tobias
Meet your new best friend, Tobias – this week’s Adoptable Pet of the Week! The Potter League for Animals shares on their website that Tobias is a 5-year-old male Mixed Breed. Here’s what else Potter League for Animals has to say about Tobias; Tobias, this boy is very very special. He has one eye but […]
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DEM launching new website for boating, fishing, and hunting licenses and permits
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) this week announced a new website that will serve as a one-stop-shop where Rhode Islanders who fish, hunt, and boat may obtain all the licenses, permits, and tags they need to participate in these activities. DEM says in a press release that the single, unified hub — […]
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Friends of the Waterfront offers testimony, recommendations to Legislative Commission on CRMC reform
The following was submitted by Friends of The Waterfront; The Friends of the Waterfront (FOW), the Newport-based “watchdog of the waterfront,” this week provided testimony and written comments to the House Special Legislative Commission on CRMC reform. FOW Attorney Michael Rubin’s testimony recognized the invaluable support provided by the CRMC staff in protecting and expanding […]
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MLK Center, Movement Education Outdoors among five organizations to receive grants from 11th Hour Racing
As 11th Hour Racing enters its 11th year of philanthropic work, the organization announced today five new grants, funded by The Schmidt Family Foundation, to support environmental projects in Connecticut, Maryland, Hawai’i, and Rhode Island. 1 1th Hour Racing’s grantmaking strategy focuses on pilot programs that model sustainability best practices, advance ocean stewardship and create […]
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Things to do in Newport County this weekend: Brick Alley Wine Dinner, Aquidneck Growers Market, and more
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this weekend, Friday, January 21 – Sunday, January 23, 2022. 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. […]
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Mayor Napolitano hopeful for the return of the Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in 2022
The Chief Medical Officer for Yale-New Haven’s Lawrence & Memorial and Westerly Hospitals told What’s Up Newp’s Frank Prosnitz on January 11 that he is “hopeful” the latest COVID wave passes by March. In a conversation last week with Mayor Jeanne-Marie Napolitano, Prosnitz brought up that hope and told the Mayor that it would be […]
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Obituary: Rita J. Perry
On January 17, 2022, Mrs. Rita Perry, age 73, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away. Rita was born in Des Moines, IA to Howard and Marjorie Hall. Rita married Raymond Perry of Portsmouth, Rhode Island. Rita lived a full life as a wonderful mother, homemaker and she especially loved her role as a grandmother. Rita […]
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Save The Date: 2022 Newport International Boat Show set to return September 15 – 18
Save the date, the Newport International Boat Show returns to the Newport waterfront Thursday, September 15 – Sunday, September 18, 2022. Celebrating 50 years in 2021, the Newport International Boat Show is one of the largest in-water events in the country and the premier show in New England. It encompasses over 14 acres of Newport’s […]
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Here’s what’s on Newport City Council’s January 26 docket
Newport City Council will meet for their next regular council meeting at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, January 26. The meeting will be held virtually, here’s a look at what’s on the docket. CITY OF NEWPORT DOCKET FOR A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 26, 2022 THE MEETING WILL BE HELD REMOTELY IN COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNOR MCKEE’S […]
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Governor McKee to propose more than $150 million to combat Climate Change in FY2023 Budget
Building on the remarks he made in his 2022 State of the State address Tuesday evening, Governor Dan McKee today announced that his FY2023 budget and ARPA spending plan will propose more than $150 million to fund a series of proposals that will not only reduce harmful greenhouse gasses and build more resilient communities, but it will […]
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Alliance Française of Newport adds a fourth French language class to its offerings
The Alliance Française of Newport (“AFN”) announced this week that it will expand its French language classes this month for the first time in three years and provide a fourth class to interested members. The mission of the AFN includes learning about the French language and culture and expanding its class offerings continues that mission […]
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Obituary: Zilfred Leclerc
Zilfred Leclerc, 86, of Portsmouth, RI, formerly of Lawrence/Methuen, Massachusetts and retired to Deerfield Beach, Florida, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022 at his home with his loving family by his side. Born in Packington, Quebec, Canada, he was the son of the late Adelard Leclerc of Notre Dame du Lac, Temiscouata, P. Quebec and […]
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Obituary: Barbara E. Luzzi
Barbara E (White) Luzzi, 80, of Newport, RI, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2022 at the Riverview Healthcare Center in Coventry, RI. She was the wife of the late Frank E Luzzi Jr. Born in Newport to the late Frederick and Elizabeth (Sasse) White on July 6,1941, Barbara grew up in Newport and attended […]
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Obituary: Joyce Elizabeth Reagan
Joyce E. Reagan, 76, of Middletown, RI, died peacefully on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at Newport Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Barry S. Reagan. Born in Newport, RI on February 25, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Alfred J. and Mary G. (White) Phillips and […]
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Obituary: Donna Whitelatch
Donna Whitelatch, 76, of Middletown died unexpectedly Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Rhode Island Hospital, surrounded by loved ones. Donna was born 02/25/1945 at Newport Hospital. She is the daughter of the late Herbert and Gertrude (Peckham) Burgess. Donna was a member of Emmanuel Church, she was a Eucharistic Minister. In her earlier days she […]
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Read & Watch: Governor McKee’s State of the State Address
As prepared for delivery, here is Governor McKee’s State of the State Address; Mister Speaker, Mister President, distinguished members of the Assembly, our General Officers, members of the Judiciary, municipal leaders, and members of my cabinet – good evening. Tonight, I want to speak directly with the people of Rhode Island. This COVID-19 pandemic has […]
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Just My Opinion: Jim Langevin – Courage, decency, honesty
Perhaps Jim Langevin will be remembered most for his courage. An 11-term Congressman from Rhode Island’s second district, he announced today, at the age of 57, that he would not run for reelection. Things might have turned out differently, had he not been severely injured in an accidental shooting when he was just 16. The […]
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Southeast Health Aquidneck 10K returns in March, will benefit the Norman Bird Sanctuary
Calling all New-Years resolutionists, and local runners and walkers: the popular Southcoast Health Aquidneck 10K road race will return on March 20th, 2022! A portion of each registration fee for this event will be donated to the Norman Bird Sanctuary in support of their conservation and environmental efforts. The event is sponsored by Southcoast Health, presented […]
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Commission studying CRMC reorganization to accept public testimony tomorrow
The special House commission to study the Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) will meet tomorrow to accept public testimony on suggestions for the CRMC. The commission is scheduled to meet tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 19, at 3 p.m. in Room 35 on the basement level of the State House. The meeting’s agenda is primarily dedicated to accepting public testimony, which will […]
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Middletown Police seeking info on vandalism incident at Wyatt Road Soccer Complex
The Town of Middletown today announced on its website that the Middletown Police Department is seeking any information about a vandalism incident at the Wyatt Road Soccer Complex on Sunday, January 9, and Monday, January 10. Anyone with details is asked to call 401-846-1144 or the anonymous tip line at 401-842-6516. Neither the town or police […]
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Opinion: Despite historic challenges, Rhode Island has historic opportunities
The challenges of the pandemic have required an all hands-on-deck approach, and I am proud that my colleagues in the General Assembly rose to the occasion last year, again and again. Through the emergencies of 2021, there was an emergence of solidarity and collaboration in the House. Simply put, we got a lot of great […]
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Tiverton Public Library to host COVID vaccination clinic on January 29
Tiverton Public Library recently announced that it will host a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID vaccination clinic on Saturday, January 29. The clinic is open 10 am-12 pm for individuals ages 5-11 and 10 am-3 pm for individuals ages 12 and up (boosters available). Pre-registration is required. If you have already received a COVID-19 vaccination, Tiverton Public Library asks […]
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Obituary: Arthur A. Medeiros, Jr.
Arthur A. Medeiros, Jr., 72, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, passed away on January 14, 2022, in The Villages Regional Hospital in Florida. Arthur was born in Fall River, MA, to the late Arthur A. Medeiros, Sr. and Evelyn (Coelho) Medeiros.He grew up in Tiverton and was the owner of A. A. Medeiros Trucking, Inc., spending […]
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Marina Cafe & Pub announces it’s ‘going out of business’
Goat Island’s Marina Cafe and Pub announced via social media on Saturday, January 15 that it is going out of business. Update – Marina Cafe and Pub reopening on May 25 “After 13 years of fun and celebrations the Marina Cafe and Pub is going out of business. A proposal to extend our lease has […]