via O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home Barbara Ripa, 89, passed away at home in Portsmouth surrounded by her family on October 10, 2021. Born Barbara Anne Henry in Newport, RI to Katherine (Maher) and Robert Henry, she was the oldest of four. She was the wife of the late Joseph A. Ripa, whom she married in […]
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Obituary: Elizabeth M Casella
Elizabeth Mary Casella, age 62, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on October 11, 2021. Elizabeth was born in Queens New York to her parents James and Jane Burns. Elizabeth grew up in Queens as part of large loving family of six sisters and one brother.Elizabeth was a strong, ambitious, and vibrant woman who knew […]
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Changing seasons, changing exhibits at Little Compton Historical Society
As fall and winter weather approaches, the Little Compton Historical Society is updating its hours and offerings. The Women’s History exhibit, occupying the special exhibition space since July 2020, will make way for a new exhibit on historic houses coming in July 2022. The last opportunity to view the Women’s History Special Exhibit in person […]
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‘Rock The Mansion’ raises more than $150,000 for Newport Mental Health
Newport residents and business owners came out in droves for Newport Mental Health’s 7th Annual Rock-the-Mansion gala recently, helping the agency gross over $150,000, much of which will be used for emergency shelter, bilingual translation services and outfitting clinician offices for the ever-growing people in need of mental health services in Newport County. “The response […]
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Obituary: Grace Elaine Kinnunen
Grace Elaine Kinnunen, 84, of Portsmouth, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, October 14, 2021. She was born in Fall River, Massachusetts on March 31, 1937 and was the daughter of the late Hazel (Astin) May Clarke and William H. Clark, Jr. Throughout her life, Grace was an avid learner and always happy […]
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Newport String Quartet to perform Dvorak, Montgomery, and Tate at St Columba’s
On October 31st at 2 pm, the Newport String Project will present an afternoon of chamber music performed by the Newport String Quartet at the Great Hall on the grounds of St Columba’s in Middletown. The program will explore the music of America from three very different perspectives. Antonin Dvorak’s beloved String Quartet in F Major, op 96 […]
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‘Normandie’ estate on Ocean Drive sells for $12.5 million
Gustave White Sotheby’s International Realty today announced the sale of “Normandie” located at 232 Ocean Avenue in Newport. The property sold for $12,500,000. The seller was represented by Paul A. Leys, Broker and co-owner of Gustave White Sotheby’s International Realty, and the buyer was represented by Suzi Nance of Capital Realty. Located on Newport’s famed […]
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Obituary: Joseph Paul Silva
Joseph Paul Silva, 87, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away unexpectedly on October 11, 2021 at Newport Hospital.He was the husband to the late Evelyn Marie (Raposa) Silva who recently passed away on April 8, 2021, they had been married for 64 years.Joseph was born in Newport, on Coggeshall Avenue, to Antone and Alice (Medeiros) […]
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Obituary: Barbara Isabelle Finney
Barbara Isabel Finney, 76, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on October 12, 2021 at home with her family by her side. She was the wife of Larry K. Finney. Barbara was born in Newport to Ludlow and Barbara (Stewart) Mahan.She grew up in Newport, where she met the love of her life, Larry.Barbara is […]
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Seamen’s Church Institute offering a free meal to anyone who needs it on Thanksgiving
Seamen’s Church Institute will host its annual, free Thanksgiving Day meal again this year. For the safety of our community, this freshly prepared turkey dinner with all the fixings will be distributed as a takeaway meal on November 25, 2021, from 11 am to 12 pm. Guests are required to wear a face-covering when picking up […]
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Obituary: Andre’ Lussier
Andre’ Lussier, 96, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on October 7, 2021 at Newport Hospital after a brief illness. The youngest of 21 children, Mr. Lussier was born in Fall River, Massachusetts to Gaudiace P. and Mathilda (LaBonte) Lussier. For 63 years, he was married to the love of his life, Elaine M. (Knauf) […]
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Obituary: Madelyn A. Moy
Madelyn A. Moy, age 79, of 41 Woodland Drive, Portsmouth, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on the 13th day of October, 2021 after a brief illness. She was the wife of John E. Moy of Portsmouth. They had been married 60 years. Born in Newport on October 15, 1941, she was the daughter […]
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Obituary: Irene “Monté” M. Power
Irene “Monté” M. Powers, 65, of Wakefield, RI, formally of Newport, RI passed away unexpectedly on October 11, 2021. Irene was born July 7, 1956, in Boston, MA to Dominic and Irene (Reid) Pizzuto.She was married to her husband, Kevin J. Powers for 47 years.Irene was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great […]
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Touro Synagogue closes for the season on October 18
The Touro Synagogue National Historic Site will close for the 2021 Season on Monday, October 18, and will reopen in mid-April 2022. During the final week of tours, October 11 through October 18, the site will be open Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Monday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.On a tour, Touro Synagogue says on […]
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Living history event will explore life at Butts Hill Fort during the Revolution
Hear the boom! Smell the smoke! Head to Butts Hill Fort in Portsmouth on Sunday, October 17th, and join Revolutionary War soldiers in the field. The re-enactors of the 54th Regiment of Foot will be hosting a living history event in the Fort. Bring the family to see an encampment of the 54th Regiment, a […]
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Letter: Portsmouth voters should “Approve” Question 2 in the November 2nd referendum
To the Editor: I am writing to ask my Portsmouth constituents to vote to “Approve” Question 2 in the November 2nd referendum. This question asks Portsmouth citizens to authorize the town to enter into a long-term lease agreement with Church Community Housing Corp. (a non-profit) to develop the former Ann Hutchinson School property into 50+ units […]
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Obituary: Myrna Elizabeth Enwright
Myrna Elizabeth (D’Amario) Enwright, 88, of Newport, RI, passed away on October 5, 2021 at Newport Hospital. Myrna was born in Providence, RI to James and Irene (Meagher) D’Amario. She was the wife of the late William T. Enwright. Myrna was about as close to qualifying as a born and bred Newporter as it is […]
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Rhode Island Democratic gubernatorial primary pits Progressives against Liberals and Conservatives
With the entrance in the Democratic gubernatorial race of Matt Brown, a former Secretary of State, a reader asks: “What’s the difference between Progressive and Liberal?” Brown is leader of a Progressive group, the Rhode Island Political Cooperative, which promises to run Progressive candidates in 50 races, from local town council and school committees, legislature, […]
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Obituary: Peter Holden Greenman
Peter Holden Greenman, 88, of Block Island, RI left this world better than he found it on October 2, 2021, with his loving wife, Sandra, and other family members by his side. Born in Concord, Massachusetts on April 1, 1933, Peter attended Phillips Exeter Academy and graduated from Middlebury College, where he met Sandra the […]
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Obituary: Sylvia Joan Ober Wedge
Sylvia J. Wedge, 83, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away at home on October 6, 2021, with her daughters Karen, Katherine, and Deborah by her side. She was the wife of the late William H. Wedge. Sylvia was born in Drexel Hill, PA. She is preceded in death by her husband William, her parents Ranald […]
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Obituary: Nancy Edgerley
Nancy Ann (Titsworth) Edgerley, 93, a strong mother and grandmother who inspired her children and grandchildren to work hard and succeed, died on Thursday in her home in Newport. Mrs. Edgerley, who battled cancer, Alzheimer’s and dementia in her final years, died peacefully in the arms of family members and with a beloved caretaker at […]
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Obituary: Donald E. Champion
After a year long courageous battle with cancer, Donald E. Champion of Middletown, RI died peacefully in Manchester, NH on October 8, 2021 surrounded by his loving daughters. Born in Newport, he was the son of the late Margaret (Homer) and William J. Champion Jr. Don served in the US Army from 1955 to 1957 […]
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Obituary: Kent Malkovich
Kent Malkovich passed away unexpectedly at Beaufort Memorial Hospital in Beaufort, South Carolina. He was 54 years old. Born in New York City, he was the third child of Mark and Joan Malkovich. After living in Waterloo, Belgium for nearly five years, the family moved to Newport, Rhode Island where Kent attended Pell Elementary School, […]
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Newport Skating Rink to return to Gurney’s this winter
After taking last winter off due to precautions around COVID-19, the skating rink at Gurney’s Newport Resort & Spa is scheduled to return this winter. According to Gurney’s website, the rink will open for the 2021-2022 season on Friday, November 19th! The skating rink, which is open to Gurney’s guests and the public, will be […]
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Former Newport Gulls making their mark on Major League Baseball’s postseason
The following was written and submitted by Newport Gulls As a summer collegiate baseball team, a focus for the Newport Gulls is helping student-athletes reach their dreams of playing Major League Baseball. This dream has been realized for 28 Gulls alumni, including three players that made their debut during the 2021 season. However, for anyone […]