Bike Newport’s annual holiday happenings are taking a new twist this year with two of the season’s favorite events combining into one fun afternoon on Sunday, December 12 from 11 am to 3 pm at The Big Blue Bike Barn, located at 20 Sunset Blvd in Newport. Note – This event was originally scheduled for December […]
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What’s Up This Weekend: Holiday Arts Market, Navy Choristers’ Concert, Mingle & Jingle, Elf, and much more
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 any […]
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Three ocean drones launched from Newport; will spend six months gathering data from Gulf Stream
Today in Newport, Saildrone launched three uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) on a mission to sail through the North Atlantic’s swiftest current: the Gulf Stream. For six months, Saildrone says that these vehicles will collect critical, in situ data that will help scientists improve weather forecasts and carbon accounting. T his audacious mission is being led […]
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Folk Vintage opens on Spring Street
You may have noticed a funky new storefront on the corner of Spring and Prospect Hill Streets. It belongs to Folk Vintage, owned by Sydney Gordon who recently relocated to Newport from NYC. We had a chance to take a peek inside this 70s-style thrift store and talk with Sydney about the inspiration behind Folk […]
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Obituary: Bernard T. Cook
Bernard Thomas “Tom” Cook, Jr., age 78, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer, on November 17, 2021, with his loving family at his side. Bernard was born in Newport R.I. on September 25, 1943. He was predeceased in death by his parents Bernard T. and Celia C. (Weiss) […]
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Obituary: Robert William Trainor
Robert Trainor, 81, formerly of Middletown, R.I. died Thursday, December 2, 2021 in Boca Raton, Florida. He was the loving husband to Elizabeth Trainor, his wife of the past 50 years, and the father of the late Susan Anne Trainor who passed in 2008. Known to many as Bob, he was born on December 30, […]
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Obituary: Margaret E. Kaull
Margaret E. “Peggy” Kaull, age 90, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on October 21, 2021 at John Clarke Nursing Center. She was the wife of Ralph Kaull for 71 years. Born in Pawtucket November 7, 1930, she was the daughter of John Leslie Mather and Edith Pickup Mather. She spent her early years in […]
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Adoptable Pet of the Week: Jack
Meet your new best friend, Jack – this week’s Adoptable Pet of the Week! The Potter League for Animals says Jack is a 15-month old male and is a medium-sized mixed-breed. Here’s what Potter League for Animals has to say about Jack; We’d like to introduce you to Jack – Defender of the homestead and […]
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RIDOH: State transitioning to community located COVID-19 vaccination sites
A press release from the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) today announced that Rhode Island will be running approximately 100 COVID-19 vaccination clinics in settings such as schools, churches, senior centers, and many other community sites over the next month. RIDOH says that the decision is in response to the public request for COVID-19 vaccination […]
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Obituary: Mary E. Anthony
Mary E. (Collins) Anthony of North Kingstown and Newport, RI died peacefully at Kent County Hospital on Friday, December 3, 2021. Mary was born to Mary E. (Kirby) Collins and Joseph P. Collins on June 29, 1954. Mary attended St. Mary’s School and three years of St. Catherine’s Academy before it closed in 1971. Mary […]
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Obituary: Susan G. Angier
Susan G. Angier, 71, of Middletown, RI, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 3, 2021, at the Grand Islander after a long battle with cancer. Born in Kearny, NJ, to the late LT USN Rupert and Elizabeth (Brine) Angier, Susan graduated from Rogers High School in Newport, RI and attended New England Technical Institute. She […]
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Obituary: Timothy E. Sant
Timothy E. Sant, Captain, NPD retired 81 of Middletown, went Home to his Lord on Friday, December 3, 2021. His family was by his side. He was the loving husband of 61 years to Patricia (Sullivan) Sant. Born in Newport, RI he was the son of William A. Sant and Rose (Silvia) Sant. Tim graduated […]
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Obituary: Francis J. Clay
Francis J. Clay, age 77, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2021 at Hope Hospice Inpatient Center in North Providence, Rhode Island with his daughter, Lisa, by his side. Francis was born in Newburgh, NY to Francis B. Clay and Mary Louise Roberts. He grew up in Middletown and Portsmouth Rhode […]
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Newport Art Museum announces The Newport Biennial 2022 Featured Artists
The Newport Art Museum today announced its acceptance of 69 artists into The Newport Biennial 2022 exhibition, which will be on view from January 8 – May 29, 2022. For over 30 years, The Newport Biennial (formerly known as the Newport Annual Members’ Juried Exhibition) has been a highly anticipated event by artists, curators, and collectors in Rhode […]
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Obituary: Lori Ann Barile
Lori A. Barile, 48, of Newport, passed away on December 1, 2021. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of John and Margaret Barile. Lori graduated from Classical High School and went on to obtain a B.A. in English Literature at Rhode Island College and a Masters in Library and Information Science from the University […]
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Obituary: Melissa Lee Duarte
Melissa L. Duarte, 44, of Newport, passed away on November 28, 2021.Born in Newport, she was the daughter of the late Darlene Duarte. Melissa leaves her two daughters, Jaila M. Clegg and Kylee R. Page of Newport, RI and her sister Michelle Ollivierre of New Bedford, MA. She is also survived by her three nieces; […]
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Opinion: Override short-term rental bill veto
According to AirDNA, which provides data and analytics about the short-term rental industry, demand for short-term rentals — such as those offered by Airbnb, VRBO and the like — is exceeding all expectations in 2021. The first three months of 2021 were all records for new bookings as demand surged in small-town and destination markets […]
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Obituary: Linda Fay Simmons
Linda Fay (Allison) Simmons, 74, passed away peacefully after an extended illness onNovember 28th. Linda’s family will hold private services to honor and celebrate her life.Linda, originally hailing from the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Shelbyville,Tennessee settled and spent much of her life on Aquidneck Island in Rhode Island. It was here on […]
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Newport Gallery Night celebrates the holidays with December Newport Gallery Night
Enjoy an artful evening with December Newport Gallery Night on Thursday, December 9th, 2021 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm. For the close of the 2021 season, Newport Gallery Night will be hosting December Newport Gallery Night featuring DeBlois Gallery, Beach Studios, and the Jamestown Arts Center. DeBlois Gallery will be hosting their preview party for […]
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Obituary: Jerry
Stanley G. Sandvig Jr., 67, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on December 5, 2021.Jerry was born January 4, 1954, in Thief River Falls, MN to Stanley Sandvig Sr. and Wilma (Brakke) Sandvig and was preceded in death by his parents. Jerry grew up in Thief River Falls, MN where he was fondly referred to […]
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Obituary: Elaine Ida Meteraud
Elaine Ida Meteraud, 96, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, December 5, 2021. She was the loving wife of the late William J. Meteraud Sr. for 71 years. Elaine was born in New Haven, CT, to the late Gisto and Giulia (Anaballi) Bacchiocchi. Elaine was the […]
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Rhode Island Blood Center declares critical blood shortage
The Rhode Island Blood Center today declared its third blood emergency this year, with a one-to-two-day supply, well below what it said is its ideal inventory of seven days. It joins blood centers across the nation that are experiencing similar shortages, described by a Red Cross official in Tennessee of “causing hospitals to actually reconsider […]
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Looking Upwards’ Executive Director receives Salve Regina University Award
Carrie W. Miranda, executive director of Looking Upwards, was recently honored with Salve Regina University’s Distinguished Graduate Alumni Award 2021. “A mover and shaker in the human service field for over 25 years, Miranda continues to be a strong and determined advocate supporting the voice and self-determination of individuals with disabilities,” a press release received […]
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What’s Up This Week: S’more Holiday Cheer, Elf, “Brinner” Pop-Up, and more
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 any […]
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Champlin Foundation awards $13.2 million in capital funding to 126 nonprofit organizations
The Champlin Foundation announced today $13.2 million in capital funding to 126 nonprofit organizations serving a variety of priorities, including 17 first-time grantees. From building renovations and facility expansions to equipment upgrades and vehicle purchases, grants will help Rhode Island build back stronger. This grant cycle builds on a round of $5.8 million in funding that was distributed in June for a 2021 total of $19 million. Ten organizations in Newport County were awarded […]