The City of Newport today announced that the Newport Water Division, which supplies drinking water to the majority of Aquidneck Island, is currently performing hydrant flushing after receiving reports of discolored water in parts of Middletown and Portsmouth. After investigating the reports, the City says that the Water Division personnel determined that water being drawn […]
Newport County
Posted inNews
National Grid preparing for Tropical Storm Elsa to hit New England on Friday
In a press release today, National Grid says that it is preparing for Tropical Storm Elsa to strike New England tomorrow morning and bring heavy rains and strong winds into the region for much of the day. National Grid says that the primary concerns associated with this storm are gusting winds expected to impact the […]
Posted inSports
Newport Polo will host USA vs. Italy on Saturday
Team Italy makes its first transatlantic crossing since 2019, as the players return to challenge Team USA in the continuation of the Newport International Polo Series’ 30th Anniversary Season at 5 pm on Saturday, July 10th. According to Newport Polo, the celebrations kick off with a meet and greet on Friday evening at the Brenton Hotel, […]
Posted inJobs
Now Hiring: 115+ 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 […]
Posted inCity & Government
Pell Bridge to shift to electronic-only tolling in October
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) today announced that by the end of October 2021, tolls at the Pell Bridge will be all-electronic, eliminating the cash and credit card transactions. “We are continuing to modernize and streamline our operations and all-electronic tolling is the next step,” said Lori Caron Silveira, Executive Director of […]
Posted inThings To Do
What’s Up in Newport County this weekend: July 9 – 11
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport County this weekend, Friday, July 9 – Sunday, July 11. 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. […]
Posted inNews
Potter League for Animals to hold Community Pet Food & Supplies Distribution Day
The Potter League for Animals today announced that is holding a Community Pet Food & Supplies Distribution Day on, Sunday, July 11 from 12 to 4pm or until supplies last at their Animal Care & Adoption Center located at 87 Oliphant Lane in Middletown. “We recently received a massive 30,000+ pound donation (26 pallets!) of dog & cat food, […]
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Ronald R. Fatulli
Ronald R. Fatulli, age 88, of Middletown, RI, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021 at home surrounded by his beloved wife, Mary Ellen (LaPierre) Fatulli and his devoted, loving daughter, Janet L. Fatulli. Ronnie and Mary Ellen were happily married for 56 years. Ronnie was born and raised in New Bedford, MA to the […]
Posted inNews
Celebrating one year of literature and learning for Newport County’s littlest
by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center (MLK Center) The Imagination Library program at the MLK Community Center launched in April of 2020, during a time when all of us were coping with the first challenges of the Coronavirus pandemic. But as we’ve seen time again at the MLK this past year, acts of kindness […]
Posted inThings To Do
What’s Up in Newport County this weekend: April 16 – 18
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do this weekend around Newport County. Have something you’d like to see on this list or a future list? Email the details to Ryan@whatsupnewp.com. Friday, April 16 Green Animals will open for the 2021 season on April 16 Things To Do Newport Restaurant WeekNewport Daffodil Days10 am – Unwind: […]
Posted inThings To Do
What’s Up in Newport County this week: April 5 – 11
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport County this week. This story will be updated throughout the week as more events, meetings, and things are announced. Check back often for updates. Have something you’d like to see on this list? Email Ryan@whatsupnewp.com. Monday, April 5 WATCH: A conversation with musician […]
Posted inArts & Culture
The truth about St. Patrick’s Day
James Farrelly, University of Dayton In 1997, my students and I traveled to Croagh Patrick, a mountain in County Mayo, as part of a study abroad program course on Irish literature I was teaching for the University of Dayton. I wanted my students to visit the place where, each July, thousands of pilgrims pay homage […]
Posted inNews
Potter League for Animals launches “Poorly Drawn Pet Portraits” Facebook Fundraiser
The following was written by Kara Montalbano, Director of Marketing & Community Relations, Potter League For Animals. It’s time to put the “fun” back in fundraising! If you donate $15 to Potter League for Animals, we’ll draw your pet. The catch? We’re a whole lot better at caring for animals than we are at drawing […]