Miles Byron “Mike” Fisk, 91, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on September 3, 2021, at home with his family by his side. He was the husband of the late Joan (Hawkins) Fisk. Miles was born September 22, 1929, in Kingston, NY, to Robert and Edna (Freer) Fisk.Miles was predeceased by his family, including Siblings […]
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Obituary: Lawrence J. Liddane
Lawrence J. Liddane, 87, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away in Newport Hospital on September 7, 2021. He was the husband of the late Ann M. (Ragone) Liddane for 49 years. Lawrence was born in Albany, NY, to the late William and Mary (O’Keefe) Liddane. Lawrence honorably served in the U.S. Navy during both the […]
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Obituary: Mary A. Cardoza
Mary A. (Moreau) Cardoza, age 75, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on September 6, 2021 at Newport Hospital. A lifelong resident of Aquidneck Island, Mary was born in Newport to the late Henry Otto Moreau and Ada (Barton) Moreau. She grew up in Newport and enjoyed a fun and mischievous childhood. As she got […]
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What’s Up This Weekend in Newport County: Things to do, live music, and more (Sept. 10 – 12)
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: Willard E. Marcley
Willard E. Marcley, age 93, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on August 30, 2021. Willard Marcley has lived in Portsmouth, RI for the past 35 years and following his retirement from Raytheon Company in 1990. He was born September 20, 1927 in Schenectady, NY where he graduated from Mont Pleasant Technical High School in […]
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Newport Polo’s Pro-Am returns on Saturday
Competition is at an all-time high as the Newport Pro-Am returns to the polo grounds on Saturday, September 11th at 4 PM, culminating in one of the final three matches of the 30th Anniversary Season of the Newport International Polo Series, Presented by Turkish Airlines. A unique aspect of the sport of polo is that even at the highest levels […]
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Local chefs to pair with wine and beverage experts for Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival series
For the second year in a row, the Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival will expand into the local restaurant scene with a series of specially designed culinary experiences paired with chosen wines and cocktails. These unique dining experiences will be hosted by participating restaurants on select dates from Sept. 16-19, 2021. The Preservation Society […]
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Global pandemic creates challenges and opportunities for 2021 Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup fleet
By New York Yacht Club For the first time since the inaugural event in 2009 the fleet for the Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup will hit the starting line without a defending champion, shaking up the form guide as teams and sailing fans look toward the start of sailing’s premiere Corinthian big-boat competition […]
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50th Newport International Boat Show promises fun for the whole family September 16 – 19
Newport Exhibition Group, owners and producers of the Newport International Boat Show, announced this week a wealth of pre-show promotions and entertaining events in celebration of the Show’s 50th Anniversary, which kicks off September 16 – 19, 2021, in Newport. To build excitement for its Golden anniversary, a variety of social media promotions are being offered. Newport Exhibition […]
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Upcoming lecture will explore shared Irish and African Heritage experience in Gilded Age Newport
The Museum of Newport Irish History has announced the first talk in its 20th Annual Michael F. Crowley Lecture Series, to be presented “virtually” on Monday, September 13, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom. Dr. John Quinn and Mr. Keith Stokes will present a talk entitled, “Shared Spaces: The Irish and African Heritage Experience in Gilded Age […]
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Obituary: Jo Ann Loewenthal
Jo Ann (Mundorff) Loewenthal, 90, of Portsmouth, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021. She was the wife of the late Captain Robert G. Loewenthal, USN, Ret. They were married for 49 years. Born in Kearney, Nebraska, she was the daughter of the late Russell R. and Wilma W. “Billie” (Randall) Mundorff. She received […]
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Obituary: Donald P. Jestings
Donald P. Jestings, 92, of Portsmouth died on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at Newport Hospital after a short illness. He was the loving husband of the late Ethel L. (DeCosta) Jestings. Born on February 2, 1929 in New Bedford, MA, he was the son of the late Charles S. and Gertrude (Dreher) Jestings. Don grew […]
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Newport Public Education Foundation to present Noreen Stonor Drexel Education Awards during Fall Friend-Raiser
The Newport Public Education Foundation (NPEF) has announced the recipients of its annual Noreen Stonor Drexel Education Awards, which recognize individuals and organizations that significantly contribute to the students of Newport’s public schools. This year’s recipients are: Friends of Education: Douglas and Nancy HorseyPartner in Education: Newport Restoration FoundationUnsung Hero in Education: Kathleen Silvia The […]
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On This Day In Newport History – September 9, 1957: President Eisenhower signs Civil Rights Act of 1957 while in Newport
On September 9, 1957 while in Newport, President Dwight Eisenhower signed the first workable civil rights legislation to be passed since the reconstruction period. The Civil Rights Act of 1957 is known as the first federal civil rights legislation passed by the United States Congress since the Civil Rights Act of 1875. Its purpose was to show the federal government’s support […]
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Extras needed for ‘Hocus Pocus 2’, filming to take place in and around Providence this fall
Kendall Cooper Casting announced this week that it is now accepting submissions for extras to work on the upcoming feature-length motion picture project “Hocus Pocus 2”. Filming will be in Providence, RI and surrounding areas October through December 2021. In May, Bette Midler posted on Twitter that the Hocus Pocus 2 arrives in the fall […]
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New exhibition opens at the Redwood Libary – “Gifts from the Sea: Sailors’ Valentines by Happy van Beuren”
Gifts from the Sea: Sailors’ Valentines by Happy van Beuren has opened in the Van Alen Gallery at the Redwood Library & Athenaeum. Featuring over 30 creations by Newport doyenne Hope “Happy” van Beuren the show introduces for the first time Newport audiences to this remarkable art form and her exceptional skill in making these […]
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‘Seaward’ estate on Ocean Drive sells for $16 million
Seaward Estate, located at 339 Ocean Avenue Lot B & Lot 38 in Newport, has sold for $16,000,000, according to Lila Delman Compass. Photos provided by Lila Delman Compass According to data maintained by the Rhode Island Statewide MLS, this marks the highest sale in Rhode Island since 2019, when 10 Bluff Avenue in Watch […]
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Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm receives grant to support its agricultural education project
The Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District (ERICD) has announced it recently received a grant to support its agricultural education project, the Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm. The grant of $2,000 from the Farm Credit Northeast AgEnhancement program will support the management of the farm. Farm Credit Northeast AgEnhancement supports programs, projects, and events that are intended to […]
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DEM responds to several rescue of kayakers over Labor Day weekend, urges paddlers to put safety first
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is advising paddlers and anglers to use caution and wear a life jacket to help ensure they enjoy a safe boating experience. Over Labor Day weekend, DEM says in a press release that its Division of Law Enforcement (DLE) responded to several rescues of kayakers needing assistance […]
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Governor McKee will be in Middletown on Wednesday to sign legislation that will protect families with parents who have disabilities
Governor Dan McKee will host a bill signing ceremony at Middletown Town Hall at 10 am on Wednesday for legislation that would preclude the disability of a parent from serving as a basis for denial or restriction in matters involving a child’s welfare, foster care, family law, guardianship and adoption. Joining Governor McKee will be […]
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Newport Photographers’ Guild kicks off new season on September 8
The Newport Photographers’ Guild returns for the 2021/2022 season this week! On Wednesday September 8th, Ron Rosenstock will be presenting “Making Better Travel Photographs” at the Edward King Center at 7:00pm. In kicking off this Newport Photo Guild’s season that includes monthly presentations/events plus a number of member exhibitions, Ron will be discussing the three main […]
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Agenda for Newport City Council’s September 8 meeting is here
The following items of business will go before Newport City Council at their next meeting in the Council Chambers of Newport City Hall on Wednesday, September 8 at 6:30 pm. For those who can’t make it to City Hall, you can watch the meeting live, or anytime afterward, here. CITY OF NEWPORT DOCKET FOR A […]
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Sour Grapes – A Comic Strip by Tim Jones: September 7
Here’s this week’s Sour Grapes, enjoy!
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Obituary: Margaret Tessier
Margaret Tessier, age 88, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on September 3, 2021 at Grand Islander Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Thomas L. Tessier. Margaret was born in Fall River, MA to Francisco and Mary (Guilmette) Janeiro. A long time Newport resident, she formerly lived on Hall Ave and Kay […]
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Obituary: Joanne R. West
Joanne R. West, 80, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on September 2, 2021 at Newport Hospital. She was the wife of William E. West. Joanne was born in Providence to John and Jennie (Walaska) Pelosi. She graduated from Mt Pleasant High School in 1958 and RI College in 1962 with a BA in Education. […]