The Police Departments of Newport County, in conjunction with the Rhode Island Police Chiefs’ Association, on Thursday announced that all of the Police Departments in Newport County will be conducting enhanced DUI patrols this coming weekend. The campaign will begin on Friday, Sept. 3, and continue through Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 6. Those departments […]
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What’s Up This Labor Day Weekend: Things to do, live music, and more (September 3 – 6)
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this 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 change at […]
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Obituary: Joanne Upham
Joanne Upham, 78, of Newport, RI, born to Edgar McKinney and Viola (Quattrucci) McKinney passed peacefully on August 31, 2021 leaving behind her only brother Ronald P. McKinney of Winter Park, FL. Joanne had great faith. She loved and trusted in God. Today, she gets to be with Him!Joanne loved her husband Louis J. Upham […]
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Obituary: Ava Desiree Cromwell
Ava Desiree Cromwell, age 63, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on August 30, 2021 at Newport Hospital. She was the wife of Teon Cromwell, Sr. Ava was born in Key West, Florida to Jimmy and Marjorie (Gallagher) Smith. She moved to Newport as a child and spent the rest of her life here. She […]
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Obituary: James Spiros Rozes
Dr. James (Demetrios) Spiros Rozes of Newport, Rhode Island passed away on August 25th, 2021 at age 77. James will be remembered as a generous soul who left behind smiles for generations. He was born in the mountain village of Alestena, Greece and moved to Newport with his family at age 6. James graduated from […]
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Here’s how much rain fell across Rhode Island
The following are unofficial National Weather Service rain observations from the remnets of hurricane Ida. The following reports are from COCORAHS, NWS cooperative observers, Skywarn spotters and media. This summary also is available on National Weather Service’s home page at weather.gov/boston Spotter Reports National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 955 AM EDT Thu Sep 02 2021 […]
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Save The Bay calls on Rhode Island volunteers to #ConnectAndCollect at Ocean Conservancy’s 36th annual International Coastal Cleanup
Save The Bay is encouraging volunteers to #ConnectAndCollect at this year’s International Coastal Cleanup efforts in Rhode Island this September-October. Kicking off on September 18, the International Coastal Cleanup, now in its 36th year, is the world’s largest international effort to collect trash from local lakes, waterways, beaches and the ocean. As the event coordinator for […]
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Obituary: Perry Lewis
Perry Lewis passed away peacefully at his home on August 26th, 2021. He was surrounded by his loving family. Perry was born on June 26th, 1942, in Philadelphia, PA to Francis A. and Lalite Lewis. Perry spent his childhood in Wayne, PA and summers in Pretty Marsh, ME. He is graduate of St. George’s and […]
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2021 Local Agriculture and Seafood Act grants awarded to twenty small businesses, food initiatives across the state
Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) on Wednesday announced $250,000 in grant awards aimed at spurring growth in the agriculture, aquaculture, and seafood sectors of the economy. According to DEM, the grants are funded by the state through the Local Agriculture and Seafood Act (LASA), which directly benefits and […]
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Obituary: Elizabeth “Betty” Conklin
Elizabeth “Betty” Conklin, 94, of Newport, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2021, surrounded by her children. Born on July 3, 1927, to Oscar and Mary (Cameron) Fortier, Betty was the eldest of nine children and was raised in Rutland, Vermont. Betty married Alfred “Bud” Conklin, a Newporter, and continued her life in a city […]
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State Arts Council announces a call for artists for the galleries at Block Island Airport and GREEN SPACE at RI T.F. Green International Airport
RI State Council on the Arts (RISCA) this week announced that it is accepting applications for artists for 2022 exhibitions at the Block Island Airport Gallery and GREEN SPACE Gallery at Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport. The galleries are a partnership with the RI Airport Corporation (RIAC), and the entry deadline is Sunday, Oct. […]
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Obituary: Kathleen M. Belmore
Kathleen M. Belmore, 56, formerly of Bristol, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021, after battling cancer so fiercely it trembled to take her. Born July 1, 1965, in Providence, RI she was the daughter of the late Donald and Emily (Martin) Belmore. Kathleen, better known as Kathy, will be remembered by family and friends […]
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Obituary: Jennifer Anne Quinn
via O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home Jennifer Anne Quinn, 48, of Newport, passed away on August 29th, 2021, after a brief illness. She was the daughter of A. James Quinn, Jr. and Teresa (Burns) Quinn. Jennifer attended school in Middletown and graduated from MHS in 1991. She married her high school sweetheart, Charles P. Schuster of […]
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The Fifth Element sells for $4.5 million
The Fifth Element has sold for $4.5 million, according to Teri Degnan Real Estate & Consulting LTD. The commercial-retail property at 105-11 Broadway is currently the location of The Fifth Element restaurant and bar and its outdoor dining space, The Outer Element, as well as the adjacent property best known as the former home of […]
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Festa Italiana Committee seeks vendors for Annual Festa In the Park
The Annual Italian Heritage Festival Park is slated to take place in Touro Park in Newport on Saturday, October 2, 2021 from 11am to 4pm. Included this year is a pop up COVID Vaccination Clinic sponsored by the RI Department of Health from 12pm to 3pm. This free event is open to the public and […]
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Obituary: Joan Rahn Hopper
Joan Rahn Hopper passed away peacefully with her daughter Kristen Hopper by her side in Newport Hospital on Tuesday August 24th, 2021. Joan Freda Rahn was born on Mother’s Day May 12, 1929, in Albany, New York to Philip Stanley Rahn and Freda Reichardt Rahn. Her Depression Era childhood was spent in Whitesboro New York, […]
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Potter League for Animals takes dogs from Louisiana in the wake of Hurricane Ida
The Potter League for Animals received 10 dogs that were evacuated ahead of Hurricane Ida to ensure as many animals as possible were moved out of harm’s way. According to The Potter League for Animals, all dogs transported had previously been in shelters and were evacuated to make room for the animals affected by the […]
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Mark Thompson to step down as Executive Director of Newport Restoration Foundation
After nearly four years of dedicated leadership, Newport Restoration Foundation (NRF) executive director Mark Thompson has informed the board of trustees he will be stepping down in the spring of 2022, NRF Board Chair James Ross announced today. “Mark’s leadership stabilized the Foundation and advanced our most important priorities,” said Ross in a statement. “He […]
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Obituary: Michael Shane McCarthy
Michael Shane McCarthy, 39, of Los Angeles, CA. formerly of Newport, RI died unexpectedly on August 12, 2021 at home. Michael was born February 19, 1982 in Springfield, MA to Kevin J McCarthy and Vicki L Dyl. He grew up in Newport RI and graduated from Rogers High School in 2000.Michael was a rare human […]
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Fort Adams Trust’s fall event schedule includes car shows, a food truck festival, fundraisers, and family fun
By Sandy Kristiansson, Fort Adams Trust The Fort Adams Trust is pleased to announce its fall 2021 schedule of community events for all to enjoy every weekend ranging from classic car shows & food truck festivals to road races & walkathon fundraisers, and finally celebrations of fun for families & children. It all starts off […]
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What’s Up This Week: Things to do, live music, and more (August 31 – September 6)
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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Graves of Fallen French Revolutionary Soldiers to be honored with an unveiling ceremony at Trinity Church on September 10
The National Park Service will hold a special public ceremony to unveil the grave markers of two fallen French soldiers of the American Revolution. According to Johnny F. Carawan, Trail Administrator for the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail, the ceremony will take place at Trinity Church in Newport on Friday, September 10 from 2:00 […]
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Obituary: Sr. Rachel Philippe Racine
via O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home Sister Rachel Philippe of Our Lady of Dolors Racine, 91, went home to the Lord on Thursday, August 26, 2021, at Grand Islander Nursing Home, Middletown, RI. Diane Racine was born to Philippe Henri Racine and Rachel Talbot in Fall River, MA. As one of a large French-Canadian family and […]
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Obituary: Beverly Baker
Beverly Ann (Cicerone) Baker, 82, passed away, Sunday, August 29, 2021 at the Morgan Health Center, Johnston. She was the wife of the late Charles D. Baker.Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Fiorindo A. and Marjorie C. (Bywater) Cicerone. Beverly grew up in Middletown and resided on Sherwood Road for many […]
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Obituary: Jaime K. Kittredge
Jaime K. (Dunne) Kittredge, 45, of Middletown, passed away on August 28, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Peter Kittredge for 18 years. Jaime was born in Newport, R.I to Edward and Kathleen Dunne of Middletown, R.I. Jaime graduated Bishop Connelly High School in 1993 and received her Bachelors from Salve […]