John Francis Dennis, age 85, of Middletown, RI, passed away on August 21, 2021 at home. He was the husband of the late Sheila (Sullivan) Dennis for 58 years until her passing in 2016. John was born in Newport, RI to the late Jesse and Anne Marie (Ryan) Dennis. He graduated from Rogers High School […]
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Scenic Aquidneck Coalition celebrates the completion of burying utilities along Middletown’s Third Beach and Paradise Valley
On Thursday, August 19, the Scenic Aquidneck Coalition celebrated the completion of a project to bury power and communication lines along Third Beach Road and Indian Avenue in Middletown. Inspired by the 2017 Second Beach project, the Scenic Third Beach Project removes the rest of the poles on Sachuest Point along Third Beach and up […]
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Obituary: Peter James Oatway
Peter James Oatway, 61, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away at home on August 22, 2021 surrounded by several of his siblings and his beloved mother. Peter was born in Newport, RI to the late Robert A. Oatway, Sr. and Mary Ellen (LaPierre) Fatulli. Peter was an avid fisherman and loved being on the ocean. […]
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Study: COVID-19 cost Rhode Island’s hospitality and tourism industry $2.2 billion in 2020
A Salve Regina University study commissioned by the Rhode Island Hospitality Association (RIHA) on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to the state’s hospitality and tourism industry in 2020 reveals a loss of $2.2 billion last year, representing a 30 percent overall drop from the previous year. “Rhode Island’s hospitality industry was one of the […]
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Now Hiring: 103 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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What’s Up This Week: Things to do, live music, and more (August 24 – 29)
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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Suicide prevention bill named for Portsmouth teen signed into law
Legislation sponsored by Rep. Terri Cortvriend and Sen. James A. Seveney has been signed into law to require all public school districts to adopt suicide prevention policies and train all personnel in suicide awareness and prevention annually. The Nathan Bruno and Jason Flatt Act (2021-H 5353, 2021-S 0031) will require all school personnel — including teachers, […]
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Sour Grapes – A Comic Strip by Tim Jones: August 24
Here’s this week’s Sour Grapes;
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FDA grants full approval to Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine in people 16+
With the announcement from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today that the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has full approval for use in people 16 and older, Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health are urging all eligible Rhode Islanders who have not been vaccinated yet to get vaccinated today. Full authorization […]
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Obituary: Ann M. Viau
Ann M Viau, RN, 85 years young, of Newport RI passed away Friday August 20, 2021. Ann was the wife of the late Joe Viau and mom of the late Jeffrey Viau. She is survived by her remaining children Jo Ann Beahm (Ted), Joe Viau, Jeannine Corry, Jennifer Viau, Justin Viau and Juliane Livingston (Michael). […]
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Newport Police closing some roads due to unsafe conditions
The Newport Police issued a press release this morning recommending shelter in place for safety and to be aware of flooding, down branches, live electric wires, high ocean tides and reminder to keep electronics charged. According to Newport Police, the following is a list of roads closed due to unsafe conditions: Ocean DriveMemorial BLVDParker StreetWellington […]
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Access to Jamestown, Mount Hope, Newport bridges reopened to most traffic (Updated)
Update: 12:40 pm – Pell Bridge, Jamestown Verrazanno Bridge, Mount Hope Bridge reopened to most traffic (Updated) UPDATE 10:40 pm – Pell Bridge, Jamestown Verrazanno Bridge, Mount Hope Bridge closed to all traffic due to high winds (Updated) The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) this morning at 9:10 am announced that it has […]
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5 am Update: The latest on Hurricane Henri
Hurricane Henri is beginning to impact our area this morning with heavy winds, rain, and a storm surge. According to the National Weather Service, Hurricane Henri will continue moving northward this morning. Henri is expected to make landfall somewhere between eastern Long Island and Narragansett Bay as either a strong tropical storm or a lower-end […]
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Hurricane Henri expected to bring dangerous storm surge to Northeast states – but what is storm surge, anyway?
Anthony C. Didlake Jr., Penn State Forecasters warned about the potential for dangerous storm surge as Henri strengthened into a hurricane on a path expected to take its eye over or near New York’s Long Island and into New England on Aug. 22, 2021. The storm was expected to reach the coast at full moon, […]
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President Biden approves Rhode Island Emergency Declaration
On Friday, President Joseph Biden, Jr. declared that an emergency exists in the State of Rhode Island and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Henri beginning on August 20, 2021, and continuing. According to a statement from the White House Briefing Room, […]
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Fort Adams Trust extends summer music celebration with a performance by The Ravers
By Fort Adams Trust The Fort Adams Trust extended summer music festivities at the fort with a free concert performance by The Ravers on August 18th. Ravers’ fans came by land and sea to enjoy the music, views of Narragansett Bay and food & refreshments as they listened to the band perform, all part of […]
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RIDOH to require immunization against COVID-19 for all licensed healthcare workers
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) today announced that all employees, interns, and volunteers in RIDOH-licensed healthcare facilities and all RIDOH-licensed healthcare providers must receive their final dose of COVID-19 vaccine by October 1, 2021, effective August 18th. “The most effective way to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including the Delta variant, is vaccination,” […]
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Newport’s Transportation Planners want your input
With the summer traffic season still in full swing, the City of Newport today announced via a press release that it is looking for community input to help guide its first comprehensive Transportation Master Plan. Throughout the summer, City Planning staff and volunteers have been busy gathering public input and analyzing data aimed at making […]
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Naval Station Newport Commanding Officer to kick off STEAM Program Professional Development for Pell Elementary teachers
Claiborne Pell Elementary School, partnered with the East Bay Educational Collaborative (EBEC), this week announced that Captain James R. McIver, Commanding Officer of Naval Station Newport, RI is kicking off the professional development for Pell Elementary School teachers who volunteered to pilot the first year of Reaching for the Stars, a $500,000 K-4 STEAM program funded […]
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Sour Grapes: A Comic Strip by Tim Jones: August 17
Here’s this week’s Sour Grapes;
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What’s Up This Week: Things to do, live music, and more ( August 16 – 22)
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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Obituary: Mark R. McCutcheon
Mark R. McCutcheon, 62, of Newport, RI, passed away on August 11, 2021, in the Newport Hospital. He was the husband of Maria McCutcheon for 39 years. Mark was born in Syracuse, NY, to the late Robert R. and Barbara (Williams) McCutcheon. Mark’s late father was a Colonel in the United States Air Force and […]
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Obituary: Anita Florence Bradley
Anita Florence Bradley, 87, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on August 11, 2021 at John Clarke Nursing Center. Anita was born October 20, 1933, in Providence, RI to Milton and Ethel (Lomas) Bradley. She was preceded in death by her sister, Beverly Pino. Anita is survived by; her daughter Cynthia Wielgus (husband Paul) of […]
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Obituary: Mary E. Newman
Mary E. Newman, 74, of Newport, Rhode Island passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family on August 14, 2021. Mary was born on February 13, 1947 to Richard and Alice (Coogan) Newman in Newport, RI. She grew up in Newport, Virginia and South Korea and graduated from Newton College of the […]
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Guest View: How to save local news in Rhode Island (without government interference)
During the past two decades, the number of newspaper reporters across America has dropped by 36,000 or 60%. Some 1,800 communities have lost newspapers. Thousands more — especially in rural areas and communities of color — have newsrooms so desolate that they don’t truly cover the town. This is a serious threat to communities around […]