On September 25th, three-time Olympian and 2016 Team USA Captain Elizabeth Beisel overcame two weather-related postponements and fought through a finish-line riptide to make history as the first woman to swim the 10.4 miles from mainland Rhode Island to Block Island. She undertook this open-water challenge as a fundraiser for the nonprofit Swim Across America […]
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Obituary: Carolyn Jane Reid
Carolyn Jane Reid, 83, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, passed away on September 20, 2021 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Carolyn was born in Providence to Chester and Anna (Richard) Strumski. Carolyn is survived by her daughter Michelle Reid, of Tiverton, 3 grandchildren Allison Reid, Nathan Reid, Molly Reid-Caruolo and one great-grandson Aiden Reid and her niece […]
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Obituary: John Patrick Canavan
John Patrick Canavan, 65, of Middletown and Newport’s Fifth Ward, passed on to that elusive “best” fishing spot in the sky, unexpectedly on Saturday, September 20, 2021. An avid sports fisherman, John could often be found around the Ocean Drive in search of “just one more striper.” Born in Newport during a brutal St. Patrick’s […]
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RIDOH: Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine boosters available for 65+, high-risk individuals at least six months after second vaccination
Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) announced today that Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine boosters are now available and recommended as follows: People 65 years and older and residents in long-term care settings (regardless of age) should receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months after their Pfizer-BioNTech […]
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Senator DiPalma named as vice-chair of Council of State Governments East Transportation Policy Committee
Sen. Louis P. DiPalma has been named as the vice-chairman of the Council of State Governments (CSG) East Transportation Policy Committee. Senator DiPalma’s term will last through 2022. “Transportation, infrastructure, sustainability and resiliency are passionate interests of mine for the simple fact that without an adequate and quality transportation infrastructure, our society will not function […]
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Obituary: Don Alan Gaskill
Don A. Gaskill of Portsmouth, RI passed away at home on September 2, 2021 of natural causes. Don was born on March 17,1948 to William and Lillian Gaskill. Don served as a Sargent in the 101st Airborne Division during the Vietnam War in 1969. Don was a civil engineer for the City of Northampton, MA […]
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Now Hiring: 100 job opportunities available in and around Newport right now
Looking for a new gig, job, or career? 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 owner and manager who […]
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Newport-based Sankofa Community Connection shares Rhode Island Foundation’s most prestigious award
A local cultural arts organization that empowers individuals through education, workshops, and training in order to build a thriving African American community in Newport County is among this year’s recipients of one of the Rhode Island Foundation’s most prestigious awards. Sankofa Community Connection shares the 2021 Community Leadership Award with other diverse cultural organizations that […]
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What’s Up This Weekend: Sept. 23 – 26
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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Burrillville home that inspired ‘The Conjuring’ hits the market for $1.2 million
Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty today announced that it is bringing 1677 Round Top Road in Burrillville to market. Listed at $1,200,000, the c.1826 home inspired the horror franchise “The Conjuring” and is reportedly one of the most well-known haunted houses in the United States. “Legend has it, the home is haunted by the presence of […]
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Museum of Newport Irish History unveils historical informational sign at Barney Street Cemetery
Museum of Newport Irish History members and friends gathered on Saturday, September 18 to celebrate the unveiling of a new historical informational sign at the Barney Street Cemetery, located at the corner of Barney and Mt. Vernon Streets. The cemetery is the final resting place of many of Newport’s earliest Irish immigrants. The park-like setting […]
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505 North American Championships coming to Newport
Reigning 505 World Champions and 2019 Rolex co-Yachtsmen of the Year Mike Martin and Adam Lowry (San Francisco, CA) lead a talent-packed fleet at the 2021 505 North American Championships, to be hosted at Sail Newport from September 29th through October 3rd. With the Class World Championship, originally scheduled for Bermuda in late October, canceled […]
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Vaccinate the Ocean State: Mini-grants available to nonprofits, organizations to support vaccine promotion
Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) today announced an additional round of Vaccinate the Ocean State COVID-19 Mini-Grants are available to community-based organizations and faith-based communities looking to do COVID-19 vaccine promotion. The grants will also support work to get community members access to COVID-19 testing, masks, and expanded COVID-19 […]
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Legislation signed that makes civics education proficiency a requirement for all public high school graduates
Yesterday, Governor Dan McKee was joined by Senator Hanna Gallo and Representative Brian Newberry to ceremonially sign into law legislation (2021-S 0076Aaa, 2021-H 5028Aaa) which makes civics education proficiency a requirement for all public high school graduates. The bill signing took place at Daniel D. Waterman Elementary School in Cranston. “Strengthening civics education in our schools is crucial to creating […]
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Sour Grapes – A Comic Strip by Tim Jones: September 21
Here’s this week’s Sour Grapes; Join us next Tuesday for the next edition of Sour Grapes! About Tim Jones / Sour Grapes Tim Jones is the creator, artist and writer of the widely popular, self-syndicated comic strip, “SOUR GRAPES”; a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a […]
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Pell Bridge to transition to all-electronic tolling on October 27
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) today announced that the transition to all-electronic tolling is set to begin on October 27th at 11 pm and will be completed by October 28th at 11 pm. During the transition, which RITBA says will happen first in the eastbound lanes (heading toward Newport) and then in […]
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The Reef set to host inaugural Savor Newport Wine and Food Fest
The Reef has announced that it will be hosting the inaugural Savor Newport on Saturday, September 25. Savor Newport is a brand-new waterfront wine and food fest showcasing an incredible array of wine, food, and cooking demonstrations from notable area chefs alongside live musical performances from local acts. The inaugural fest will give wine enthusiasts and foodies […]
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RI Hospitality Association’s 18th Annual Economic Outlook Breakfast predicts continued recovery in 2022
The Rhode Island Hospitality Association (RIHA) virtually hosted its 18th annual Economic Outlook Breakfast for hospitality industry professionals last week. Industry analysts suggested that in 2022, Rhode Island can expect both the restaurant industry and the lodging industry will continue their encouraging, slow recovery process in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s panelists […]
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Obituary: Peter J. O’Connell
via O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home Peter Joseph O’Connell 76, of Newport, Rhode Island passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021, after battling Parkinson’s Disease and Dementia. Peter is survived by his wife Edna (Guilmette) O’Connell, sister Eileen (Ahern) O’Connell of Alexandria, VA, sons Michael Eamonn O’Connell (Jeffrey) of Cleveland, OH, Ryan Fitzgerald O’Connell (Rachel) of Brooklyn, […]
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Obituary: Arthur Bennett Shattuck
Arthur Bennet Shattuck, 81, of Newport RI, passed away in his home surrounded by family on September 16, 2021. Arthur is a graduate of Brown University with a degree in Electrical Engineering and has an MBA from University of Hartford. His career was in the burgeoning field of computers working for companies such as Sperry, […]
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Obituary: Anthony Carl Ponte
Anthony Ponte, age 92, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on September 17, 2021. Anthony was born in Bristol, RI to Manuel and Mary (Souza) Ponte. Anthony married Joan Reilly of Newport on October 2, 1954. Anthony spent 13 months in the Korean War. He arrived in Wonsan, Korea in November of 1950, and left […]
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Obituary: Catherine Burns Stahl
via O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home Catherine Burns Stahl, 82, of Middletown passed away on September 15, 2021, after a short illness. Cathy was born December 20, 1938, in New London, CT, to William and Eleanor (Crawford) Burns. She graduated from Rogers High School in 1956. In July of 1966, Cathy married Carl, to whom she […]
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Newport Art Museum to host Newport String Project Season Opening Concert
The Newport Art Museum will host the Newport String Project for their Season Opening Concert in the galleries of the historic John N.A. Griswold House on Sunday, September 26 beginning at 2 pm. For this much anticipated musical celebration of family and friendship, the Season Opening Concert will feature cherished works by Romantic-era composers Franz Schubert and […]
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Rep. Ruggiero to lead CRMC study commission
Rep. Deborah Ruggiero has been elected chairwoman of the newly organized House commission to study the Coastal Resources Management Council. Created by legislation (2021-H 6252) sponsored by Representative Ruggiero (D-Dist. 74, Jamestown, Middletown), the 15-member commission is to comprehensively study and provide recommendations for the reorganization of the CRMC and issue its findings and recommendations by […]
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Norman Bird Sanctuary welcomes fall with harvest season of events
The Norman Bird Sanctuary invites the community to take part in its harvest season of events, which includes a wide variety of fun, family-friendly ways to celebrate the arrival of fall and the natural beauty that accompanies the autumn season. Returning for a second year, the Norman Bird Sanctuary Scarecrow Competition offers the opportunity for […]