Paul Joseph Pine, 81, a lifelong resident of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on September 4, 2021 at Charlton Memorial Hospital with loved ones by his side. Paul was born in 1940 in Newport, Rhode Island to Manuel and Laura (Moniz) Pine. Paul worked for the Department of Transportation for the State of Rhode Island […]
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Obituary: Michael Ernest Renzi
Mike Renzi, of Middletown, RI and Boca Raton, Florida died on September 29 at Newport Hospital following a brief illness. Mike, born in Providence, the son of Ernest and Elvia Renzi was a Composer, Musical Director, Arranger, Pianist and Jazz Musician. He graduated from The Boston Conservatory of Music in 1973 and from Berklee College […]
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Butts Hill Fort is coming into view
Butts Hill Fort is coming into view. After two days of mechanical clearing in August, 34 volunteers, aged 10 to 87, brought yard tools, chain saws, brush hogs, and enthusiasm to the historic Fort on Sunday, September 12. In four hours of work, they made good progress, particularly around the entrance and inside the Fort. […]
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Obituary: Olive May Rolando
Olive May Rolando, 99, longtime Newport resident, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2021, in Middletown, RI at the John Clarke Nursing Center surrounded by her loving family. She was the loving wife of the late Alfred S. Rolando. Olive was born in Newport to the late George H. and Minnie (Morton) Harrison. She grew […]
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Now Hiring: 90 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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Obituary: Louise Rosemarie Boucher
Louise Rosemarie Boucher, known as “Weezy” by family and close friends, passed away peacefully at the age of 71 on September 28,2021 at Rhode Island Hospital surrounded by her family. Louise was born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island on December 8, 1949 to Charles J and Claire M (Gratton) Dubuque. She is forever reunited with her […]
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Obituary: John Gregory Danenberg
John Gregory Danenberg, 69, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on September 24, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. John was born in Grand Rapids, MI to James and Winifred (Otto) Danenberg. He was the husband of Basia (Barbara) (Maciulewska) Danenberg. John was a gifted and gentle man who enjoyed entertaining everyone around him with […]
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City of Newport: Dudley Avenue, Pell School neighbors invited to a pop-up community meeting on flooding
The City of Newport on Thursday announced that Newport’s Department of Utilities will be hosting an informational meeting at the Claiborne Pell Elementary School on Thursday, Oct. 7th at 5 p.m. to listen and learn from local stakeholders about their experiences with flooding in the neighborhood. Over the last several years, the City says that residents immediately […]
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Obituary: Elsie L. Silvia
Elsie L. Silvia passed peacefully on September 30, 2021, at Dawn Hill Manor in Bristol, RI. She was the wife of the late Joseph Silvia with to whom she was married for 59 years. They resided in Portsmouth, RI. Born on November 4, 1929, in Somerset, MA., she was the youngest child of the late […]
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What’s Up This Weekend: Oct. 1 – 3
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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Clean Ocean Access announces leadership changes
Clean Ocean Access on Thursday announced a search for a new Executive Director and Ben Tuff is elected as the new President of the Board of Directors. In a press release, Clean Ocean Access says that it is prioritizing strategic planning, visionary leadership, and deep sustainability to address the emerging issues facing the local environment, […]
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‘Miramar’ estate on Bellevue Avenue sold
Gustave White Sotheby’s International Realty announced today the sale of ‘Miramar’ at 646 Bellevue Avenue. According to Gustave White Sotheby’s International Realty. the seller was represented by David Huberman of Gustave White Sotheby’s International Realty, while the buyer was unrepresented. Gustave White Sotheby’s International Realty didn’t include a sale price. In response to an email from What’s Up Newp regarding […]
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Greenlove Foundation awards two educational scholarships
The Greenlove Foundation awarded two educational scholarships to Chloe West of Portsmouth and Leslie Campbell of Middletown in August. The scholarships of $1,500 each were awarded based upon the student’s dedication and commitment to making a difference in the environment. Leslie Campbell is a Middletown resident and member of the University of Vermont’s class of […]
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Obituary: Eric Robert Hjalmar Mortenson Jr.
Eric R. Mortenson, Jr.April 1933 – September 2021 Eric Robert Hjalmar Mortenson Jr., 88, of Warren, RI, passed away peacefully, with family by his side, on September 25, 2021 at HopeHealth Hospice Inpatient Center. Eric was born in Providence to Eric and Dora (Burke) Mortenson. He was the husband of late Sally (Hill) Mortenson – […]
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Newport Music Festival continues Fall Chamber Series
Following its successful, sold-to-capacity 2021 summer festival, Newport Music Festival continues its expanded fall programming at the organization’s new home base, the Recital Hall at Emmanuel Church (42 Dearborn St., Newport), with two Chamber Series concerts – violinist Kristin Lee performs on Friday, October 8, 2021, at 7:30 pm and pianist Sara Davis Buechner performs on Friday, November 19, 2021, at 7:30 pm. A recipient of the 2015 […]
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Obituary: Dante Occhi
Dante Occhi, 88, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on September 25, 2021. Dante was born in Mariano, Italy to Albino and Albina (Ricci) Occhi. The youngest of three sons. He was the husband of the late Maria (Maestri) Occhi. Dante arrived in the United States in 1949 a trip that he would make numerous times […]
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Obituary: Caroline Patricia Zimmel
Caroline Our Sweet Caroline was born Caroline Patricia (Caron) Zimmel on February 7, 1965, at Pawtucket Memorial Hospital in Pawtucket, Rhode Island to Patricia Eileen (McPhillips) Caron and Rene Victor Caron. She spent her childhood in Pawtucket in the “big yellow house” on Crescent Road attending Potters and Goff schools and graduating from Tolman High […]
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Sour Grapes – A Comic Strip by Tim Jones: September 28
Here’s this week’s Sour Grapes, enjoy! 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 […]
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Newport Art Museum, Newport Public Art to unveil a new outdoor mural
The Newport Art Museum and Newport Public Art (NPA) will unveil a mural project by artist and designer Shaday Viruet on the facade of the Museum’s School, housed in the Minnie and Jimmy Coleman Center for Creative Studies. Viruet was selected from over 50 artists who submitted mural proposals. Submissions were juried by a group of artists and […]
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Obituary: Jill Elizabeth Urban
Jill Elizabeth Urban, 76, passed peacefully in the arms of her beloved husband Kenneth Urban on September 25, 2021. Jill was born in Edina, Minnesota, the oldest of eight children, to the late Janet Elizabeth Ryan and Paul J. Heinrich. Jill graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1967, and soon thereafter headed east to […]
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Newport Democratic City Committee to host two virtual presentations on the housing crisis in Newport
The Newport Democratic City Committee (NDCC) recently announced a pair of presentations on housing in Newport. According to Susan Taylor, Chair of NCC, the presentations come “with the idea of moving the community’s discussion forward on North End development, viewed through the lens of our housing crisis”. “We really hope the public will come away […]
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Obituary: Roger Leonard Buck, U.S. Navy (Retired)
ROGER L. BUCKCaptain, U.S. Navy (Retired)November 19, 1927 – September 23, 2021 Roger Leonard Buck was born November 19, 1927, in Mansfield, Massachusetts, to Ralph A. and Fannie E. Buck. Valedictorian of the Class of 1945 at Mansfield High School, Buck attended Boston University before being admitted to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. […]
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Elizabeth Beisel completes historic 10.4-mile swim to Block Island
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 […]