The Newport Art Museum is pleased to announce a new exhibition, “ReVision,” with work by Annu Palakunnathu Matthew, which will be on view to the public Saturday, September 25 through January 9, 2022. An Opening Reception celebrating “ReVision” will be Thursday, September 30 from 5 – 7 pm. The Opening Reception is free for Museum members, and $10 suggested donation for the […]
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Aquidneck Land Trust announces the start of its annual Art & Writing Contest
The Aquidneck Land Trust (“ALT”) today announced the start of its annual Art & Writing Contest, a competition for local students to portray their favorite Aquidneck Island vistas. The contest encourages students to create artwork, written essays, and poems that express their appreciation of the island’s natural beauty. Winners are awarded generous cash prizes and […]
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Gerry Goldstein: Music, with nature calling the tune
Nature bestows predictable magic on Shalom Acres, our little hobby farm in Greenville’s Apple Valley. Each June we know the primal snapper will lay her eggs near our front door, and in October exotic maitake mushrooms will unfurl in our meadow. We know as well that on summer mornings deer will emerge to savor what […]
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Jamestown Arts Center seeks artist submissions for ‘RAW: Reassessment and Wonder’
The Jamestown Arts Center (JAC) is inviting artists to submit their work to the exhibition RAW: Reassessment and Wonder, opening March 18, 2022. According to JAC, RAW asks artists to explore their own individual reassessments: the desire or need to authentically explore one’s psychological, physical, and environmental state, see a new perspective or shift forward. […]
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National Data shows an increase in child poverty and uninsured children
On Tuesday, the Census Bureau released the Current Population Survey. This survey provides a national picture of overall poverty rates and child poverty rates as well as overall health insurance coverage and children’s health insurance coverage rates. It is not recommended that this survey be used to produce state-level estimates, particularly for smaller states like […]
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Obituary: Anne S. Gadoury
Anne S. Gadoury, age 89, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on September 13, 2021 at Newport Hospital. Anne was born at home in Newport as the 13th child of 15 to Henry and Catherine (O’Neil) Cox. A lifelong island resident, she was a proud Newporter and worked hard to care for her family. She […]
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Obituary: John Richard Davidson
John R. Davidson, 94, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Newport Hospital after a brief illness. John was born in Albion, New York on July 25, 1927 to Clarence and Harriet (Chamberlain) Davidson. After serving in the US Army (1946-1949), John went to work for IBM in Binghamton, New York […]
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Obituary: Esther Lascaris Viveiros
Esther Lascaris Viveiros of Newport, RI passed away in her sleep on September 10, 2021. Born on January 8, 1928 in Boston, MA, she was the daughter of the late Frank Lascaris and Irene Morris Lascaris. She was happily married to the late Roland Viveiros. She was the sister of the late Anthony Lascaris and […]
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Guest View: Biking for autism – because biking is for everyone
The following was submitted by Bari Freeman, Executive Director of Bike Newport. On Saturday, September 18th, Bike Newport and Bike-On of Warwick will participate in the annual Bike to the Beach New England – to raise funds and awareness for Autism. Riders originating in Boston will ride the 100 mile “Century”, and riders originating in […]
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Election 2022 – It begins
General Treasurer Seth Magaziner, long expected to join a crowded 2022 gubernatorial race, made it official yesterday, formally announcing his candidacy. He joins Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea, who announced her candidacy for governor a few months ago; Gov. Daniel McKee, who has repeatedly said he will run for reelection; and Dr. Luis Daniel Munoz, […]
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12 Metre North Americans to provide grand finale for the sailing season
The following was written and submitted by 12 Metre Yacht Club, Newport Station: The 12 Metre North American Championship, scheduled for September 23-26, will close out Newport’s regatta season with a spectacle of sail next Sunday when a Memorial Race in honor of local sailing legend Harry Anderson is held. Hosted by the 12 Metre Yacht Club, […]
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What’s Up This Week in Newport County: Things to do, live music, and more (Sept. 14 – 19)
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 […]
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Sour Grapes – A Comic Strip by Tim Jones: September 14
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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Obituary: Brian James Kinsella
Brian James Kinsella, Sr., 62, of Fort Pierce, FL, and formerly of Portsmouth, RI, passed away unexpectedly on September 11, 2021. He was the loving husband of Julia (Thompson) Kinsella of Fort Pierce, FL, and also formerly Portsmouth, RI. Brian was born in Chula Vista, CA, on September 14, 1958, son of Marty and Rita […]
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Obituary: Anna Weiss Dewick
Anna Weiss Dewick of Norwich, CT passed away at her home on September 5, 2021. She was born in July 1931. She was the wife of the late Charles T. Dewick. Anna was predeceased in death by her parents, Carl E. Weiss and Alice Weiss (nee Coggeshall) and her siblings, Carl Weiss, John Weiss, Alice […]
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Clean Ocean Access brings back beach cleanups throughout the fall
Clean Ocean Access (COA) today announced that it heads back to the beach for fall cleanups this weekend. Throughout Fall 2021, there are four opportunities to help COA keep our beaches and coastal communities litter free. COA invites all to be a part of this effort starting this Saturday, September 18th on International Coastal Cleanup […]
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Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup: U.S. teams from opposite coasts focus on common goal
via New York Yacht Club The road to a sailing world championship is a marathon, never a sprint. Few know that better than Peter Duncan, who will skipper American Yacht Club’s entry in the 2021 Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup, which starts racing tomorrow. A few weeks ago, Duncan won a hotly contested […]
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Obituary: Robert C. Moore
This obituary originally appeared on O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home. Robert “Bobby” C. Moore of Middletown, RI and Melbourne, FL passed away at his home in Middletown on September 9, 2021, at the age of 82. He was surrounded by his family. Robert was born in Newport, RI on December 17,1938, he was the son of […]
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Commission studying CRMC reorganization schedules first meeting
A special House commission to study the Coastal Resources Management Council will meet for the first time Wednesday, according to a press release from the Rhode Island General Assembly. Created by legislation (2021-H 6252) sponsored by Rep. Deborah Ruggiero (D-Dist. 74, Jamestown, Middletown), the 15-member commission is to comprehensively study and provide recommendations for the reorganization […]
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Obituary: Anna Mae James
Anna Mae James, 87, of Newport, RI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 4, 2021. Born in Newport, she was the daughter of the late Edward C. James Sr. and Annie Mae (DeShields) James. She is survived by her brothers, Ralph James of Middletown and Stanley James of Mattapan, MA. In addition, she is survived […]
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RI Infrastructure Bank Bond refinancing returns $880,000 in savings to the City of Newport
Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank (Infrastructure Bank) today announced total savings of $6.4 million from a recent refinancing of Clean Water and Safe Drinking Water State Revolving Fund bonds. These savings will be returned to the Bank’s municipal and quasi-public clients, including: Narragansett Bay Commission $2.6 million City of Newport $880,000 Providence Water $620,000 City of Warwick $615,000 […]
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Obituary: Marie Josephine Catuogno
Marie Josephine (Donatelli) Catuogno passed away on September 11, 2021. She was born in Providence, RI on December 2, 1929. She is predeceased by her parents, Tommaso and Berenice Donatelli. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Dr. Anthony Catuogno, and her five daughters, Lisa Marie and her husband, Carl Clark; Paula and […]
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Obituary: Shirley A. Andrews
Shirley Anne (Hanson) Andrews, 85, passed away on September 9, 2021. She was the wife of the late Harold P. Andrews. Shirley was born and raised in Newport, RI and a proud graduate of Rogers High School, class of 1955. She was described by classmates as being, “A quiet and sweet person – active in […]
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Letter: Newport Public School projects are moving quickly
The 2021-2022 Newport Public School Year is off to a great start! It is exciting to have everybody back in person full time. Both School Building Projects have been busy this summer moving forward at a steady pace. The Pell expansion project is a full year ahead of schedule and groundbreaking took place August 12th with many […]
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Newport String Project to host season opening concert at the Newport Art Museum
On Sunday September 26th at 2pm, the Newport String Project will kick off the 2021-22 season with a live, in-person quartet concert at the Newport Art Museum. According to Newport String Project, the concert will feature music inspired by the composers’ friends, families, and loved ones. The Season Opening Concert pairs old cherished works by Romantic era composers […]