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. […]
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Just My Opinion: A day to remember the contributions of labor unions
On this Labor Day, I’m hopeful that people take just a few minutes to reflect on the importance and contributions of the organizations, the labor unions, that have worked for so long to protect the rights and dignity of working men and women. Unions have quietly, and sometimes not so quietly, fought for the rights […]
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Tiny Kitchen Magic: Cottage Pie
You’re probably asking yourself what the heck is a cottage pie? Well, cottage pie is what most people know as shepherd’s pie. However, technically speaking, when you make it with beef, you’re making cottage pie, as a shepherd’s pie is made with lamb. Understandably, beef is more commonly used here because it’s cheaper and much […]
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Escobar Farm Corn Maze opens for the season with a maze that celebrates New England
Escobar Farm’s Corn Maze opened for the 2021 season on Friday, September 3. The maze this year celebrates New England and covers 8 Acres. According to Escobar Farms’ website, the maze was designed by Brett Herbst of The Maize. Image via Escobar Farm The maze will be open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 10 am […]
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Scouts honor three local business leaders with National Outstanding Eagle Scout award
The Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America honored three local business leaders with the National Outstanding Eagle Scout (NOESA) award at a ceremony on September 2nd at the Corliss-Carrington House in Providence. The Narragansett Council honored Tom Parrish, Executive Director of Trinity Repertory Company; Fred Schultz, Managing Director at Prio Wealth; and Steve Tortolani, Senior […]
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Obituary: William Francis Kelleher Sr.
William Francis Kelleher Sr., age 79, of Bradford, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2021 at Apple Rehab Clipper. He was the husband of Frances (Guertin) Kelleher. William was born in Fall River, MA to Raymond and Gladys (Mowbray) Kelleher. William received his bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from St. Mary’s College and post […]
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Newport County Police Departments announce Labor Day Weekend DUI Enforcement Campaign
The Police Departments of Newport County, in conjunction with the Rhode Island Police Chiefs’ Association, on Thursday announced that all of the Police Departments in Newport County will be conducting enhanced DUI patrols this coming weekend. The campaign will begin on Friday, Sept. 3, and continue through Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 6. Those departments […]
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What’s Up This Labor Day Weekend: Things to do, live music, and more (September 3 – 6)
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: Joanne Upham
Joanne Upham, 78, of Newport, RI, born to Edgar McKinney and Viola (Quattrucci) McKinney passed peacefully on August 31, 2021 leaving behind her only brother Ronald P. McKinney of Winter Park, FL. Joanne had great faith. She loved and trusted in God. Today, she gets to be with Him!Joanne loved her husband Louis J. Upham […]
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Obituary: Ava Desiree Cromwell
Ava Desiree Cromwell, age 63, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on August 30, 2021 at Newport Hospital. She was the wife of Teon Cromwell, Sr. Ava was born in Key West, Florida to Jimmy and Marjorie (Gallagher) Smith. She moved to Newport as a child and spent the rest of her life here. She […]
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Obituary: James Spiros Rozes
Dr. James (Demetrios) Spiros Rozes of Newport, Rhode Island passed away on August 25th, 2021 at age 77. James will be remembered as a generous soul who left behind smiles for generations. He was born in the mountain village of Alestena, Greece and moved to Newport with his family at age 6. James graduated from […]
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Here’s how much rain fell across Rhode Island
The following are unofficial National Weather Service rain observations from the remnets of hurricane Ida. The following reports are from COCORAHS, NWS cooperative observers, Skywarn spotters and media. This summary also is available on National Weather Service’s home page at weather.gov/boston Spotter Reports National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 955 AM EDT Thu Sep 02 2021 […]
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Save The Bay calls on Rhode Island volunteers to #ConnectAndCollect at Ocean Conservancy’s 36th annual International Coastal Cleanup
Save The Bay is encouraging volunteers to #ConnectAndCollect at this year’s International Coastal Cleanup efforts in Rhode Island this September-October. Kicking off on September 18, the International Coastal Cleanup, now in its 36th year, is the world’s largest international effort to collect trash from local lakes, waterways, beaches and the ocean. As the event coordinator for […]
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Obituary: Perry Lewis
Perry Lewis passed away peacefully at his home on August 26th, 2021. He was surrounded by his loving family. Perry was born on June 26th, 1942, in Philadelphia, PA to Francis A. and Lalite Lewis. Perry spent his childhood in Wayne, PA and summers in Pretty Marsh, ME. He is graduate of St. George’s and […]
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2021 Local Agriculture and Seafood Act grants awarded to twenty small businesses, food initiatives across the state
Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) on Wednesday announced $250,000 in grant awards aimed at spurring growth in the agriculture, aquaculture, and seafood sectors of the economy. According to DEM, the grants are funded by the state through the Local Agriculture and Seafood Act (LASA), which directly benefits and […]
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Obituary: Elizabeth “Betty” Conklin
Elizabeth “Betty” Conklin, 94, of Newport, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2021, surrounded by her children. Born on July 3, 1927, to Oscar and Mary (Cameron) Fortier, Betty was the eldest of nine children and was raised in Rutland, Vermont. Betty married Alfred “Bud” Conklin, a Newporter, and continued her life in a city […]
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State Arts Council announces a call for artists for the galleries at Block Island Airport and GREEN SPACE at RI T.F. Green International Airport
RI State Council on the Arts (RISCA) this week announced that it is accepting applications for artists for 2022 exhibitions at the Block Island Airport Gallery and GREEN SPACE Gallery at Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport. The galleries are a partnership with the RI Airport Corporation (RIAC), and the entry deadline is Sunday, Oct. […]
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Obituary: Kathleen M. Belmore
Kathleen M. Belmore, 56, formerly of Bristol, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021, after battling cancer so fiercely it trembled to take her. Born July 1, 1965, in Providence, RI she was the daughter of the late Donald and Emily (Martin) Belmore. Kathleen, better known as Kathy, will be remembered by family and friends […]
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Obituary: Jennifer Anne Quinn
via O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home Jennifer Anne Quinn, 48, of Newport, passed away on August 29th, 2021, after a brief illness. She was the daughter of A. James Quinn, Jr. and Teresa (Burns) Quinn. Jennifer attended school in Middletown and graduated from MHS in 1991. She married her high school sweetheart, Charles P. Schuster of […]