Mr. Charles Morgera, age 86, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on July 7, 2022. Charles was born in Newport, RI to Sylvester and Gertrude Morgera. Charles served honorably in the United States Air Force for 23 years. He deployed to the Asian Pacific theatre three times during the Vietnam War. Duty, Honor, Country was […]
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Newport City Council’s next Regular Meeting is on July 13, here’s what’s on the docket
Newport City Council returns to the Council Chambers at Newport City Hall for their next Regular Meeting on Wednesday, July 13 at 6:30 pm. Here’s a look at what’s on the docket; CITY OF NEWPORTDOCKET OF THE COUNCIL MEETINGJULY 13, 2022 THE MEETING WILL BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS43 BROADWAY, NEWPORT, RI 02840 The […]
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What’s Up this weekend in Newport: July 8 – 10
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this week, Friday, July 8 – Sunday, July 10, 2022. This Weekend Six Picks Events: What’s Up in RI this weekend (July 8-10) Six Picks: The best in local music this weekend (July 8-10) 30 Open Houses in Newport County this weekend Wickford […]
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City of Newport advising water customers of delayed billing
Newport Water Division customers should expect a delay in receiving their July utility bills after vendor technical issues impacted the ability to issue monthly statements, the City of Newport announced in a press release today. As a result, the City says that July utility bills will now be due on August 31st, 2022. Likewise, the late payment penalty […]
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295-foot Tall Ship Barque EAGLE will stop in Newport in September
The 295-foot United States Coast Guard Barque EAGLE, the flagship of the U.S. Coast Guard, is returning to Newport. As part of its OCS Fall Cruise, the EAGLE will depart New London, Connecticut on September 17 with candidates from the Officer Candidate School, according to its schedule. The EAGLE is scheduled to arrive in Newport on […]
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‘Beacon Hill House’ sells for $6 million
Lila Delman Compass today announced that 60 Beacon Hill Road, known as the “Beacon Hill House” in Newport has sold for $6,000,000. According to data maintained by the Rhode Island Statewide MLS, this marks the third-highest single-family home sale in Newport County this year.* Kimberly Doherty, Lila Delman Compass Sales Associate, represented the seller while Kate Leonard, […]
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Obituary: Barbara V. Hull
Barbara V. Hull, 87, of Newport, RI, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 6, 2022. Born December 3, 1934 in Portsmouth, RI, to Manuel and Rose Perry. She was the wife of the late George R. Hull for 64 years. Barbara grew up in Portsmouth, RI. She graduated from Portsmouth High School […]
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Obituary: Antonio “Tommy” Ford
Antonio “Tommy” T. Ford, 78, of Newport, RI passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. He was the husband of Ellen (Meleleu) Ford. Born January 20, 1944, in Newport, he was the son of the late Henry and Nellie (Figueiredo) Ford. In addition to his wife, he is survived […]
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Craft Brew Races Newport returns to Fort Adams on July 16, will feature local and regional breweries
Beer and running event series, the Craft Brew Races, returns Fort Adams State Park in Newport on July 16th, 2022. A portion of the proceeds from the Craft Brew Races Newport will be donated to the Rhode Island Brewers Guild in support of the growth of craft beer and brewing in Rhode Island. The event is […]
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Newport Folk & Jazz Festival teams with 11th Hour Racing on sustainability initiatives
11th Hour Racing today announced its new role as the Environmental Awareness Sponsor of the Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals. “Widely considered two of the most treasured cultural institutions in American history, for over 60 years, the Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals have shown that music can positively impact the communities and lives it touches,” […]
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Road Report: RIDOT, RITBA schedule of lane closures, road construction projects (June 25 – July 2)
The following road and lane closure notices have been scheduled by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) and Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA). All schedules are weather-dependent and subject to change. RITBA Weekly Lane Closure Updates June 26 – July 2 Newport Claiborne Pell Bridge There are currently no lane closures planned […]
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Newport Flower Show winners announced
The 2022 Newport Flower Show filled Rosecliff with displays of color and creativity from June 17 through 19. Hundreds of gardeners submitted floral arrangements, botanical arts creations and horticultural specimens that were displayed in the Salon, Ballroom, Dining Room and Terrace. Photo by Dave HansenPhoto by Dave HansenPhoto by Dave HansenPhoto by Dave HansenPhoto by […]
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Gurney’s Newport Resort sells for $174 million
Gurney’s Newport Resort has sold, according to a press release from Pebblebrook Hotel Trust. Bethesda, Maryland-based Pebblebrook Hotel Trust on Friday announced that on June 23, 2022, it acquired the 257-room hotel and resort in Newport for $174.0 million. “We are very excited to acquire this extremely unique premier resort within the vibrant, high barrier […]
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Newport Folk to host official aftershow benefit concerts at The JPT, Newport Blues Cafe
Now that they’ve finished announcing the lineup for its sold-out festival at Fort Adams July 22 – 24, Newport Folk Festival has moved on to announce aftershow benefits and events. For Pete’s Sake Newport Folk Festival on June 14 announced, in partnership with the United States Postal Service (USPS), that they will hos “For Pete’s […]
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Here’s what’s happening, new, and to do this week in Newport County (June 20 – 26)
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport County this week. Monday, June 20 Road Report: RIDOT, RITBA schedule of lane closures, road construction projects (June 18 – 25) Newport Charter Yacht Show returning June 20 – 23 Things To Do Newport Charter Yacht Show at Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard10 am to […]
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Sailor falls overboard, dies during Newport Bermuda Race
NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — The captain of a sailing vessel participating in the 52nd Newport Bermuda Race fell overboard and died, race organizers said. Colin Golder, of New Providence, New Jersey, was steering the 42-foot (12.8-meter) yacht Morgan of Marietta on Sunday in strong winds, roughly 325 miles from Bermuda when he fell overboard, the […]
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Gulls drop pair in doubleheader to Navigators on Sunday
Zach Letson – Broadcaster and Team Publicist LYNN, M.A. — Newport (7-4) was on the wrong side of two nail-biting games against North Shore (3-9) 4-1 in game one, and 1-0 in eight innings in game two in Sunday’s seven inning doubleheader at Fraser Field. After the Navigators took an early 4-0 lead in game […]
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Road Report: RIDOT, RITBA schedule of lane closures, road construction projects (June 18 – 25)
The following road and lane closure notices have been scheduled by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) and Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA). All schedules are weather-dependent and subject to change. RITBA Weekly Lane Closure Updates June 19 – 25 Newport Claiborne Pell Bridge Eastbound Right Lane Closure- 6/20 and 6/21- 9 […]
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Highlights from this week at the Rhode Island General Assembly (June 13 – 17)
The Legislative Press Bureau at the Rhode Island General Assembly has provided a look at the highlights from this week at the Rhode Island General Assembly, June 13- 17, 2022. For more information on any of these items visit http://www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease Assembly approves gun safety measures The General Assembly approved bills to ban large-capacity gun magazines (2022-H6614A, […]
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Gulls outlasted by Waves, 12 – 10
By: Caden Charpentier – Media Operations Coordinator The Newport Gulls (6-2) win streak comes to a close at six games at the hands of their rivals, the Ocean State Waves (5-6). The Waves outlasted the Gulls 12-10 in an offensive showdown that had an astounding 23 hits combined. Trent Farquhar continued his prolific play on […]
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52nd Newport Bermuda Race gets underway in wildly varying conditions
By Newport Bermuda Race At approximately 1642 hours this afternoon, Christopher Stanmore-Major’s Gran Mistral 80 Osprey entered the course of the Newport Bermuda Race and drew to a close one of the most unusual starts to the race in recent memory. The first classes started in a 22-knot southwesterly in a ripping ebb tide, followed by a brief […]
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Alliance For Livable Newport (ALN) rebrands with new leadership as ‘Involve Newport’
By Involve Newport Involve Newport is proud to announce its new brand and mission. As a 501c3, Involve Newport is dedicated to Newport’s community, culture, natural environment and rich history. Involve Newport serves as a forum to both activate and engage our neighbors, friends & partners in Newport’s future. Involve Newport’s mission is to: ● Connect residents throughout Newport to help […]
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RPL’s Libby Kirwin closes multi-million dollar sale of Newport’s Scales & Shells restaurant
Residential Properties Ltd. takes pleasure in announcing the sale of 527 Thames Street, 537 Thames Street, and 2 Goodwin Street in Newport. RPL Broker Associate Libby Kirwin proudly represented both sides in this multimillion-dollar transaction. For nearly four decades, the building has been home to a staple of Newport’s active restaurant scene, Scales & Shells, […]
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Six Picks: The best in local music this weekend (June 17-19)
Some big names in rock and roll make up this week’s “Six Picks,” where we highlight some of the best live music around town. Have a great weekend! Friday: Do the Mardi Gras Mambo! Head to a New Orleans street party Friday night at Bold Point Park in East Providence when Trombone Shorty’s Voodoo Threauxdown […]
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Obituary: Gayle Walsh
On the night of June 10th our beloved mother Gayle Janet Walsh took her own life after a long and courageous battle with grief over the loss of her youngest daughter Caroline to suicide in August of 2020. Gayle was born February 29th, 1968 in Baltimore, Maryland. She is profoundly missed by her daughters Alexandra […]