Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain joins What’s Up Newp for her regularly scheduled monthly live virtual video interview on Wednesday, November 3 at 1:30 pm. Note – This conversation was originally scheduled for October 27 but has been rescheduled due to power outages. We’ll discuss the latest with COVID, her expectations with the prospect […]
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Obituary: Dorothy Ann “Dotti” Garman
Dorothy Ann (George) Garman died unexpectedly on October 23, 2021 at Newport Hospital at the age of eighty. A resident of Portsmouth from 1965 until her death, she was the wife of James E. Garman. Born in Narragansett, Rhode Island to Frank P. and Violet (Haslam) George, Dotti was raised in Newport’s Fifth Ward. She […]
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Butts Hill Fort to host volunteer cleanup day on November 6
When the British forces occupying Aquidneck Island were building Butts Hill Fort, local citizens were required to work two days a week on the construction or be fined for every day they missed. Now to help bring the Fort back to the public, the Butts Hill Fort Restoration Committee is asking for volunteers to continue […]
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Governor McKee, RIDOH: 90% of adult Rhode Islanders at Least partially vaccinated against COVID-19
Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health today announced that the State has reached an important vaccination milestone: 90 percent of Rhode Islanders age 18 or older are now partially vaccinated against COVID-19. This ambitious goal was set by Governor McKee during the early months of the State’s vaccination campaign. The 90 […]
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Home on North Main Road in Jamestown sells for $3.76 million
Gustave White Sotheby’s International Realty today announced the sale of 1163 North Main Road in Jamestown, a waterfront retreat on 12 acres, for $3,760,000. According to Rhode Island MLS, this sale is one of nine over $3 million that have closed this year to date in Jamestown. Elena Wilcox of Gustave White Sotheby’s International Realty […]
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Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank creates new Aquidneck Island Regional Resilience Coordinator position
Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank (Infrastructure Bank) today announced the creation of a new pilot “Regional Resilience Coordinator” position to provide dedicated technical assistance to Aquidneck Island’s municipalities to implement climate resiliency investments. The hiring of this two-year pilot position has been made possible thanks to the support of the van Beuren Charitable Foundation. “Through our […]
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Two new exhibitions coming to the Jamestown Arts Center
The Jamestown Arts Center shines the spotlight on the talent and artistic breadth of their membership for the Annual Members’ Show and a solo exhibition featuring new work by Seamus O. Hames, opening October 30, 2021. The annual Members’ Show invites members of the JAC to submit one original artwork for public display in the […]
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Obituary: Elizabeth Marion (Matter) Chambers
Elizabeth Marion (Matter) Chambers, 100 years old, of Newport, RI, died on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at the Grand Islander Center in Middletown. She was the devoted wife of the late Archie William Chambers for 67 years. Born in Newport on February 10, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Lilla (Rodda) […]
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What’s Up This Week: Hocus Pocus, Tour de Fright, Halloween festivities, and much more
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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Newport Art Museum to present “Newport: The City as a Work of Art” lecture series with John R. Tschirch
The Newport Art Museum is pleased to present “Newport: The City as a Work of Art” Lecture Series with Architectural Historian John R. Tschirch. The series of lectures will take place at the Newport Art Museum on four consecutive Tuesday evenings beginning Tuesday, October 26 and ending November 16. Attendees can subscribe to the full series, or register for individual […]
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Obituary: Julian C. Clinton
Julian C. Clinton was born January 24th, 1970 in Newport, Rhode Island to Charles and the late Yvonne Elder Clinton. He was also the stepson of Beverly Clinton. He accepted Jehovah at an early age and a man of faith. He was an active member of the Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall. Julian went to Rogers […]
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RI Music Educators call on state, school districts to fund music & arts education
The Rhode Island Music Education Association (RIMEA) called on state leaders today to prioritize funding for music and arts education as part of the state’s plan for investing American Rescue Plan funds. According to RIMEA, Rhode Island is one of only two New England states to neglect the arts in their state Elementary and Secondary […]
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BankNewport donates Halloween Treat Bags to support Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center’s “Food 2 Friends” Program
BankNewport today announced that it has donated more than 100 Halloween treat bags to the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in Newport in support of its “Food 2 Friends” program: a monthly grocery delivery service for homebound neighbors and people who are otherwise unable to visit its onsite food pantry. BankNewport Retail Team members Amy […]
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Obituary: Donna Jean Campbell
Donna Jean Campbell, 68, of Warwick, passed away on October 13, 2021 peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Donna was born in Providence to Edward J. and Alberta I. (Streatch) Campbell. Donna originally graduated from the University of Rhode Island in 1975 and was a member of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority. She went […]
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Obituary: Parrish S. Clinton
Parrish S. Clinton was born February 6, 1966, in San Diego, CA to Charles and the late Yvonne Elder Clinton. Parrish accepted Jehovah at an early age and was a man of Faith, he was an active member of the Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Hall in Fall River. Parrish went to Rogers High School in Newport, […]
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Carpionato now projects starting North End project in early 2023
The Carpionato Group, which purchased the former Newport Grand property more than three years ago, is redesigning the project, hopeful of beginning work by early 2023. Initially, with plans to begin construction in 2020 on a $100 million multi-use development, the project was put on hold because of the pandemic and the city’s moratorium on […]
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Additional tax exemption mulled for Middletown seniors, veterans, and the blind
Concerned about making Middletown as affordable as possible for seniors, veterans and the handicapped, Town Councilman Dennis Turano proposes increasing tax exemptions by 10 percent, an idea welcomed by his colleagues. The following is a press release from the Town of Middletown; The Town Council looks to be moving forward with an additional 10 percent […]
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What’s Up This Weekend: Heart & Sole Walk for Animals, Goat Hikes, Barks & Brews, and more
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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Obituary: Gardiner Lee Sherman
Gardiner L. Sherman son of the late Marion and Henry Sherman, husband to M. Jean Sullivan Sherman passed away on Monday, October 18th after a long illness. Gardiner was a graduate of Rogers High School, served in the United States Coast Guard, worked and retired from the Newport Electric Corporation. Gardiner was an active outdoorsman; […]
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Irish immigrant women in domestic service topic of upcoming lecture
The Museum of Newport Irish History has announced the second talk in its 20th Annual Michael F. Crowley Lecture Series, to be presented “virtually” on Monday, October 25, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom. Dr. Margaret Lynch-Brennan and Ms. Leslie B. Jones will present a talk entitled, ”The Irish Bridget: Irish Immigrant Women in Domestic Service in America, 1840-1930 […]
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Foiling Kiteboarder slashes 1 minute and 14 seconds off Around Jamestown Record
The following was submitted by Around Jamestown Record A new outright record was set on Tuesday, October 19th for the Around Jamestown Record. Rob Spets on his Foiling Kiteboard Skellinger, completed the attempt around Jamestown with an elapsed time of 50 minutes and 48 seconds. This bests the previous record of 00:52:02, held by Jason Carroll’s Mod70 […]
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Living History Event brings re-enactors, spectators to Butts Hill Fort
Cannon and musket fire resounded through Butts Hill Fort in Portsmouth once again on Sunday as Revolutionary War-era reenactors from various units demonstrated the elements of 18th-century warfare. Sounds of muskets return to Butts Hill Fort on Sunday, October 17. Photo by Nminese More than 100 attendees enjoyed a beautiful fall day while learning about […]
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What’s Up Newp videocast explores Rhode Island Housing Crisis
There remains a housing crisis in Rhode Island, with nearly 30 percent of homeowners and nearly 50 percent of renters unable to afford the homes in which they live. That means that families and individuals are struggling to pay their mortgage or rent, to pay for food or utilities, and foregoing on necessary medicines. Those […]
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Obituary: Paulette Henshaw
Paulette Joyce Henshaw born on December 21, 1946 in Newport, Rhode Island, daughter of the late Stanley Furtek and Mary Malone Furtek, unexpectedly passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 16, 2021 in the early morning hours. Mrs. Henshaw is survived by her loving husband, Jeffery Henshaw, her adoring children, Cheryl Stone, Randy Petschel, Keith Petschel, […]
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Sour Grapes – A Comic Strip by Tim Jones
Here’s this week’s Sour Grapes, enjoy! If you’re heading for Rhode Island Comic Con this weekend, look for Tim Jones. He’ll be set up in a booth all weekend. 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 […]