The Sig Sauer SP2022, a 9mm pistol, is not a Christmas image that comes easily to mind, especially as a gift from parents to an emotionally volatile 15-year-old. But it’s perversely coincidental that the one used Nov. 30 to murder four Michigan teenagers is made of polymer, the same substance used to fashion many of the […]
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Sen. DiPalma, Rep. Cortvriend honored for legislation protecting families with disabled parents
Rep. Terri Cortvriend and Sen. Louis DiPalma have been named 2021 Legislative Champions by the Rhode Island Coalition for Children and Families for their sponsorship of the Preservation of Families with Disabled Parents Act, which became law this year. The new law (2021-S 0056, 2021-H 5394) protects children who have parents with disabilities by establishing procedural […]
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Cold War Veterans now eligible for property tax relief
The City of Newport today announced that Newport homeowners who served in the military during the Cold War period from 1947 until 1991 are now eligible to qualify for property tax relief through the Rhode Island Veteran’s Exemption. This provision, which was passed by the General Assembly early this year, also includes the widow/widower of […]
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Obituary: Alice Haas
Alice Haas of Middletown, RI passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on December 12, 2021. She was the loving wife of the late Gerald “Jerry” Haas. Alice was the youngest of twelve children born to the late Antonio and Mary Silveira. When Alice was young she worked at the […]
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Tiny Kitchen Magic: Mac and Cheese
Ok, let’s start this off with a hot take. Macaroni and chees do not belong in an oven. Ever. I believe doing this to such an amazing dish is a crime against humanity. Do you like soggy, dry bricks of pasta? No? Then do not bake your mac and cheese. There’s no reason to cook […]
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Obituary: Gerald Dupont O’Connell
Gerald O’Connell, 83, of Bristol, Rhode Island, passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, At Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.He was the beloved husband of Carol (Graeber) O’Connell for 60 years. Gerald was born October 13, 1938, in Salem, MA, and raised in Marblehead, MA. He attended St. John’s Preparatory School in Danvers, MA […]
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Obituary: Michael C. Connery
Michael Christopher Connery, age 39, of Tiverton, RI, passed away unexpectedly on December 7, 2021. He was the devoted father of Steven Michael Connery. Michael was born in Newport to Sandra (Perrotti) Connery and the late Steven Charles Connery. He grew up in a loving family alongside his younger sister and older brother. Mike’s early […]
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Obituary: James E. Peckham
Newport, RI – James E. Peckham, 91, of 325 Broadway, Newport, RI, died Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at Newport Hospital, Newport, RI. He was the beloved husband of the late Laura Wadsworth Peckham. Born in Boston, MA on May 28, 1918, he was the son of the late Reginald E. and Nellie OBrien Peckham.Mr. Peckham […]
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The Reef transforms its patio into an Igloo Village, reservations are now available
The Reef, along with Erith Outings, has transformed their outdoor patios into the most amazing winter wonderland. The opportunity to dine in one of the nine professionally decorated, heated igloos, on the water, under the stars is now available to customers. In addition to offering the regular menu, The Reef is offering curated dining experiences […]
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Now Hiring: 88 job opportunities available right now in and around Newport
Looking for a new gig, job, or career in or around Newport? Here’s a roundup of some of the companies that are hiring right now in the Newport area. All jobs were posted or provided to us within the last seven days and are located within five miles of downtown Newport. Are you a business […]
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Crews respond to yacht fire in Portsmouth
At approximately 10:30 am on Friday, Portsmouth Fire Department and crews from the surrounding area responded to a boat fire at Hinckley Yacht Services, located at 1 Little Harbor Landing in Portsmouth According to the Portsmouth Fire Department, the fire started after a crew was repairing the 100-foot yacht. The fire destroyed the 10-foot yacht […]
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Body of woman who fell of Prudence Island Ferry recovered, police share identity
Update – December 10: Portsmouth Police Department this morning announced that they have recovered the body of the woman who fell off the Prudence Island Ferry earlier this week. Portsmouth Police also identified the woman. Prudence Island resident falls from Prudence Island Ferry “On December 9, 2021, at approximately 12 pm the Portsmouth Police were […]
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Opinion: Addressing the full-scale workforce crisis within health and human services
The Newport County Community Healthcare Collaborative is an association of 10 community-based organizations that came together 18 months ago to combat vaccine hesitancy and limit the damage of the pandemic. Our work focused on providing those communities and families experiencing the most severe impacts of COVID the access to the testing, treatment, and vaccinations they […]
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Travel + Leisure includes Newport among ‘The 50 Best Places to Travel in 2022’
Travel + Leisure has included Newport, Rhode Island among its top places to travel in the new year. “Although COVID variants remain, regulations are still evolving, and precautions must still be taken, many of the destinations we chose for 2022 offer what we believe travelers are looking for in a post-pandemic world, from hotels with […]
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13 Open Houses to check out in Newport County this weekend (Dec. 11 – 12)
It’s a tough market for homebuyers right now and it helps to have a local professional guiding you through this process. If you have any real estate questions or want more details on any of the properties below, please give me a call directly at 401-241-1851 or email me at TylerB@remaxnewportri.com. Here are the open houses […]
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Newport Car Museum adds a Lamborghini, Audi, and Tesla to its collection
The Newport Car Museum has added three additions to its collection of more than 85 cars displayed in six Galleries and a Pop-Up Porsche Exhibit – 2017 Lamborghini Aventador SV Roadster, a 2017 Audi R8 Spyder, and 2010 Tesla Roadster . Clockwise from upper left: Three new additions to the Newport Car Museum are a 2017 Audi R8 […]
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Bike Newport to host Mingle & Jingle, Holiday Bike Giveaway this Sunday
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 […]