The Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center will screen two of the ski and snowboard world’s annual films this month, with three showings between Nov. 5 and Nov. 11. Warren Miller’s 77th film, “Days Off,” screens Thursday, Nov. 5, and Friday, Nov. 6. Hosted by Katie Burrell, it follows skiers away from competition — heli-drops […]
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On Election Day eve, RI surpasses 17% voter turnout, with record early voting numbers
by Nancy Lavin, Rhode Island Current November 2, 2026 A record-setting number of Rhode Island voters have cast ballots in-person during the 20-day early voting period that ended at 4 p.m. Monday, according to the Rhode Island Department of State’s live voter turnout tracker.The 111,901 people who voted at designated early voting polling places by […]
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Salve’s Ochre Court opens Season 4 of ‘The Gilded Age’
Salve Regina University’s Ochre Court opens the fourth season of HBO’s “The Gilded Age,” which premiered Sunday on HBO Max. The season’s first scenes are set in the mansion, which portrays Sidmouth Castle — the home of Hector, Duke of Buckingham, and his new wife, Gladys Russell. Bertha Russell (Carrie Coon) and Lady Sara Vere […]
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What Sold: A look at 23 homes that changed hands last week in Newport County (Oct. 26-30)
Twenty-three properties traded hands across Newport County last week, with sales ranging from $70,000 to $2,858,000. Despite the seasonal slowdown, elevated borrowing costs and changing expectations on both sides of the transaction, the local real estate market continues to move. Pretty consistently. Highlighting the week was the sale of 51 Ayrault Street in Newport, a […]
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Rhode Island FC’s season ends on penalties at Charleston for the second straight year
Rhode Island FC’s season ended Friday night the same way it did a year ago: on penalty kicks at Charleston Battery. The seventh-seeded Ocean State club led second-seeded Charleston until the fourth and final minute of second-half stoppage time, when Miguel Berry poked in a rebound at the far post to force extra time. Charleston […]
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Op-Ed: Working together for Newport’s schools
Newport’s schools are too important for the School Committee and City Council to work in separate corners. Our students, families, educators and taxpayers all have a stake in the decisions shaping our schools and our city’s future. I was concerned by comments at the joint School Committee and City Council meeting suggesting the school budget […]
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Newport police release narrated video of fatal August shooting in harbor
The Newport Police Department on Friday released a narrated video about the Aug. 26 shooting in Newport Harbor that killed a 27-year-old Newport man and wounded a police officer. The six-minute video, posted to the department’s Facebook page with a viewer discretion warning, pairs what the department describes as a portion of body-worn camera footage […]
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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Rhode Island on Election Day
By CAMILLE BAKER and ROBERT YOON Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Rhode Island voters will elect leaders for federal, state and other offices on Tuesday. Here are some of the key facts about the election and data points the AP Decision Team will monitor as the votes are tallied: When do polls close? Polls close […]
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Dr. Michael Fine: What’s crazy about health care in the Governor’s race
So it’s that time again. Too many campaign commercials and appearances. Not enough substance. Healthcare turns out to be important for any governor to know and know well, although I’ve never met one who does. Healthcare, via Medicaid, consumes more than 30 percent of Rhode Island’s budget. It’s also the largest sector of the state’s […]
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Registration opens for the 2027 Amica Newport Marathon, with 15% off through Monday
Registration is open for the 2027 Amica Newport Marathon and Half Marathon, which returns to Newport on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2027. Runners can save 15% on registration for either distance through 11:59 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2. The course runs along Newport’s coastline past mansions and shoreline neighborhoods, and both distances are open to runners of […]
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Polo champion Kareem Rosser brings his story to Aquidneck Island students
Kareem Rosser, who went from West Philadelphia to a pair of national polo championships, spent two days on Aquidneck Island this fall talking with local students and then putting some of them on horses for the first time. Newport Polo and FabNewport organized the program at Newport Polo’s Arena & Training Center in Portsmouth, bringing […]
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Newport warming center gets $25,000 as state spreads $1.8 million for winter shelter
The Newport Bridge Warming Center received $25,000 in the state’s winter shelter awards announced Friday — the only Newport County recipient and the smallest of 11 grants totaling about $1.8 million. The Executive Office of Housing said the awards will add 296 overnight beds and daytime warming center capacity statewide for the 2026-27 winter, supplementing […]
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On the Market: A look at every open house in Newport County this Halloween weekend (Oct. 31 & Nov. 1)
Halloween weekend is here, and while the costumes and candy may be getting most of the attention, there’s still plenty happening in Newport County’s real estate market. This weekend, 64 open houses are scheduled across 56 unique properties, with asking prices ranging from $340,000 to $6.5 million. Of those properties, 26 are listed at $1 […]
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Middletown and Portsmouth land $5.4 million of state’s $12.7 million homeownership round
Two Aquidneck Island developments captured about 42% of the state’s latest round of homeownership funding, with Gov. Dan McKee announcing $12.7 million in awards Thursday at the future site of Aquidneck Green on East Main Road. Aquidneck Green received $3,239,964, the largest of the 10 awards statewide. A Portsmouth condominium project from Church Community Housing […]
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Roger Williams Park Zoo’s Holiday Lights Spectacular returns Nov. 27
Roger Williams Park Zoo’s Holiday Lights Spectacular returns the day after Thanksgiving, running nightly from Friday, Nov. 27, through Sunday, Jan. 3. The display features more than 3.5 million lights across 40 acres of the zoo, according to organizers. Visitors walk lighted pathways past displays including penguins and snowflakes, with hot chocolate, adult beverages and […]
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Op-Ed: Nine minutes of video told me who to vote for
This year, I see real hope for a functional school committee (see my previous letter addressing the School Committee election). With that development, I dream of what Newport could accomplish if the School Committee could have constructive dialogue with a functional council. The council race is more complex, but fortunately for those who’ve waited to […]
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Providence looks to bounce back under new head coach Bryan Hodgson
Providence (15-18, 7-13 Big East) A coaching change was made after the Friars finished below .500 for the second straight season. Bryan Hodgson replaced Kim English, who compiled an overall record of 48-52 and 23-37 in Big East play over three seasons. Hodgson’s previous head-coaching experience includes two seasons at Arkansas State (2024-25) and one […]
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23rd annual Polar Plunge returns to Easton’s Beach on New Year’s Day
A Wish Come True will hold its 23rd annual Polar Plunge Challenge at Easton’s Beach on New Year’s Day, with hundreds of participants expected to run into the Atlantic to raise money for children facing life-threatening illnesses. The plunge begins at noon on Friday, Jan. 1. Registration is open now. Among the children the event […]
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Housing bond money has gone into Newport Heights and a Jamestown conversion, report says — as a new bond goes to voters Tuesday
Six days before Rhode Island voters decide on a new housing bond, the research group HousingWorks RI has released a report tallying what the state’s previous housing bonds have paid for — including the preservation of Newport Heights and the conversion of a former commercial building in downtown Jamestown. The report, “Rhode Island’s Housing Bonds: […]
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Newport Gulls bring youth winter clinics back to Aquidneck Island, with a Portsmouth native coaching
The Newport Gulls will hold their youth winter baseball clinics on Aquidneck Island this year, moving the six-year-old program to the new Aquidneck Island Sports indoor facility in Portsmouth and adding a fourth session. Registration opened Wednesday. Among the coaches is John Mass, a Portsmouth native and right-handed pitcher at Florida Atlantic University who played […]
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RI unemployment at a near three-year low — but only because the workforce keeps shrinking
Rhode Island’s unemployment rate fell to 3.7% in the third quarter, its lowest level in nearly three years, but the improvement came from people leaving the workforce rather than from more Rhode Islanders finding jobs, according to a quarterly briefing released Wednesday. The briefing comes from Bryant University’s Center for Global and Regional Economic Studies […]
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Return of the lame-duck session with RI General Assembly set to reconvene after November election
by Christopher Shea, Rhode Island Current October 27, 2026 For the first time in six years, state lawmakers are set to reconvene after the Nov. 3 election to consider the appointments of five magistrates and potentially four other judges, including Gov. Dan McKee’s pick for the Supreme Court.Superior Court Presiding Justice Joseph A. Montalbano last […]
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Greater Newport Career Fair set for Nov. 5 at Innovate Newport
The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce will host a career fair on Thursday, Nov. 5, at Innovate Newport, bringing 27 employers together with job seekers from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The chamber is running the event with the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, the city of Newport and the Community College of […]
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Newport Symposium returns Nov. 5-6 with ‘What Makes It American’
The Preservation Society of Newport County will hold its annual Newport Symposium on Thursday, Nov. 5, and Friday, Nov. 6, at Rosecliff and Marble House, under the theme “What Makes It American.” The two-day program of lectures and study tours runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. each day and examines the origins and legacy […]
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Op-Ed: A resilient future is one where we care for each other
Since we started this campaign, I’ve spoken with Newport residents at community events, meet-and-greets and other forums. With the help of volunteers, we’ve knocked on more than 1,000 doors to share my vision for a livable future and the approach I’d like to take to get there. Across all these conversations, the most important aspect […]
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Letter: A school psychologist’s perspective on Liz Barron
As a school psychologist, I’ve had the opportunity to work with Liz Barron in New Bedford, Massachusetts, and more recently to collaborate with her through her independent practice, Wellness in Education. Through our work together, I’ve come to know Liz as someone who cares deeply about public education, particularly the challenges facing students and families […]
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Letter: Ellen Pinnock leads with her values. Her record shows it.
A city budget is a statement of values. One can see what councilors believe by what they fight to fund, and Ellen Pinnock’s priorities all point the same way: a decent standard of living for the people of the First Ward and for Newport as a whole. City Council governs through ordinances and resolutions. Those […]
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Pritchard scores 28 points and has red-hot 3rd quarter to carry Celtics to 134-99 rout over Bulls
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Payton Pritchard made all five of his 3-point attempts during Boston’s big third quarter and finished with 28 points, to lead the Celtics to a 134-99 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Monday night. Jayson Tatum had 23 points, seven rebounds and six assists, and Paul George […]
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Jamestown Community Theatre stages Sondheim’s ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ next month
Jamestown Community Theatre will stage Stephen Sondheim’s “Merrily We Roll Along” over four days next month at the Jamestown Recreation Center. The musical follows composer Franklin Shepard and his two closest friends through the choices that shape their lives. Frank achieves extraordinary professional success at a steep personal cost, and the story is told in […]
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Op-Ed: Elections come and go. Character and integrity endure.
As we approach Election Day, I’ve been reflecting on what this campaign has meant to me, and what I hope it has represented to the Newport community. Election seasons can bring out both the best and worst in people. There have been disagreements, accusations and plenty of political noise throughout this race. But from the […]
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Newport County outpacing its share of Rhode Island’s early vote; Portsmouth 10th in the state
Newport County voters have cast about 11% of all the ballots returned so far in Rhode Island’s general election — well above the county’s roughly 8% share of the state’s population — as early voting statewide runs far ahead of the last midterm’s pace. The six communities in the county have together returned 7,468 ballots, […]
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Op-Ed: The truth, told plainly
I have served the First Ward on the Newport City Council for the past two years, and I have worked in this community tirelessly for decades, on and off the dais. I am writing because I will not stay quiet while my motives and my character are attacked. In recent weeks, claims about my record […]
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Three Newport projects honored at 2026 Rhody Awards; public voting open through Friday
Three Newport honorees are among the 10 recipients of Preserve Rhode Island’s 2026 Rhody Awards for Historic Preservation, and the public has until noon Friday to vote for the Audience Award. Preserve Rhode Island celebrated this year’s honorees Sunday at the WaterFire Arts Center in Providence. An independent jury of historians, architects, developers, community leaders […]
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Juan Martín del Potro wins International Tennis Hall of Fame fan vote
Juan Martín del Potro has won the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s Class of 2027 fan vote, the Newport-based institution announced Monday. Former world No. 1 Ash Barty finished second and Svetlana Kuznetsova third, according to the Hall of Fame. Tens of thousands of fans from 128 countries cast ballots in the player category, the […]
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What Sold: Nine properties change hands across Newport County (Oct. 19 – 23)
Nine properties traded hands across Newport County this past week, with sales ranging from $179,500 to $2,300,000. While activity has moderated as we move further into the fall season, these transactions are another reminder that the local real estate market continues to move, even if the pace looks much different than it did a few […]
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Lane closures on Pell Bridge begin this morning, run overnight into Tuesday
Drivers crossing the Newport Pell Bridge should expect lane closures in both directions beginning Monday morning and running overnight into Tuesday, according to the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority. The westbound right lane will close at 7 a.m. Monday and reopen at 3 a.m. Tuesday. The eastbound left lane will close at 9 a.m. […]
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Op-Ed: How do you show up for Newport?
Here we are, almost at Election Day. I have spent this whole summer and fall meeting lots of you, telling you about who I am and why I would be a great person for this job. Although I have met so many wonderful people, the general temperature of this campaign season has been very divisive, […]
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Op-Ed: An experienced leader on the Newport School Committee
I am writing in support of Kendra Wilson Muenter for Newport School Committee. Kendra has been a dedicated supporter of the Newport Public Schools for well over 12 years. She has served on the PTO for Pell Elementary School and Thompson Middle School and as a parent advisor on the school committee. She is currently […]
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Photos: East Greenwich blanks Rogers 21-0 on Vikings’ senior night at Toppa Field
East Greenwich scored twice in the fourth quarter to pull away from Rogers 21-0 on Friday night at Toppa Field, spoiling the Vikings’ senior night and homecoming. Brian Gibbs ran for the game’s first touchdown with 10:34 left in the second quarter, and that held up through halftime. Rogers sophomore Jajuan Taylor intercepted two passes […]
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Jayson Tatum scores 36, sizzles down the stretch as Celtics fend off Knicks 107-103
BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 25 of his 36 points in the second half, including seven of his team’s final eight to help the Boston Celtics hold off the New York Knicks 107-103 on Friday night. Paul George and Neemias Queta added 15 points apiece to fend off a late rally by the defending […]
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Helen Hames: Divine disruption
All around us, and especially on Aquidneck Island, we see everyday examples of how we reach beyond ourselves: checking on a neighbor, volunteering, or showing up for someone who is sick or grieving. We live in a society that often focuses on instant gratification and the individual over community, and yet a simple truth remains: […]
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On the Market: Open Houses across Newport County (Oct. 24-25)
After years of a real estate market heavily favoring sellers, we’re finally seeing a shift toward something consumers have desperately needed: balance and leverage. The September numbers tell an interesting story. According to Realtor.com, Newport County’s median sold price reached approximately $955,000, while the median asking price stood at $989,450. Active listings increased 11.2% year […]
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Housing Fact Book: It now takes $459,600 a year to afford a median-priced house in Newport
A household needs an income of $459,600 to affordably buy a median-priced single-family home in Newport, where that price reached $1,510,000 last year, according to the 2026 Housing Fact Book released Friday by HousingWorks RI at Roger Williams University. Newport’s median household income is $86,313. The city’s median single-family price rose 94% between 2020 and […]
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Op-Ed: What a functional School Committee could look like
I have good news. Something interesting is happening in this year’s races for School Committee and City Council. I first realized this at the School Committee forum. Two candidates stood apart from the others in their opening remarks. Mr. Leary has served this city selflessly for a long time, but in his opening he appeared […]
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Letter to the Editor: Flynn, Flynn and Rowe for Middletown Town Council
I am writing to formally express my strong endorsement for Michael Flynn, Terri Flynn and Christopher Rowe in the upcoming election for the Middletown Town Council. I have lived and worked on Aquidneck Island for over 50 years and care deeply about the direction of our town. I am confident these candidates are the leaders […]
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Salve Regina stages ‘The SpongeBob Musical’ at the Casino Theatre Nov. 5-8
Salve Regina University’s theatre arts program will stage “The SpongeBob Musical” at the Casino Theatre, 9 Freebody St., from Nov. 5 to 8. Performances are Thursday and Friday, Nov. 5 and 6, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 7, at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 8, at 2 p.m. The show follows SpongeBob […]
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Newport City Council takes final vote Oct. 28 on rezoning the former Navy Hospital site
The City Council meets Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 43 Broadway, with second readings on the zoning changes that would rezone the former Navy Hospital site on the North End. Waterfront Campus zoning The council holds second readings on three related ordinances: rezoning Plat 9, Lot 219 from […]
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Newport man pleads guilty to simple assault involving 16-year-old on Tampa-to-Providence flight
A Newport man pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court to one count of simple assault for conduct involving a 16-year-old during a flight from Tampa, Florida, to Providence last November, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Rhode Island. James F. Brugman, 54, entered the plea before U.S. District Judge Melissa R. […]
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Rhode Island’s new affordability program takes effect as open enrollment starts Nov. 1
Open enrollment for 2027 health coverage through HealthSource RI runs from Sunday, Nov. 1, through Jan. 31, with a new state subsidy program intended to offset the sharp premium increases Rhode Islanders absorbed this year. When enhanced federal premium tax credits expired at the end of 2025, average premiums across HealthSource RI’s customers rose 101% […]
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Trump again targets offshore wind, risking deal to speed approvals of new energy projects
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is asking a federal judge to let it reconsider a major federal permit granted for a large offshore wind farm, making it the fourth project the Republican leadership has targeted in recent months. The Interior Department wants to reconsider its own approval for the “construction and operations plan” for […]
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Rogers graduate Christine Dunbar named assistant principal at her alma mater
Newport Public Schools has named Christine M. Dunbar assistant principal at Rogers High School, effective Monday, Nov. 2. Dunbar graduated from Rogers and returns to the school after more than 17 years in public education. She currently works at Classical High School in Providence, where she has taught mathematics and computer science and served as […]
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Rhode Island Energy replacing 65 transmission poles in Middletown in $8.2 million project
Rhode Island Energy is replacing 65 aging wooden transmission structures in Middletown with steel monopoles as part of an $8.2 million upgrade, the utility announced Wednesday. The work is part of the company’s Wood Pole Replacement Program. Older wood structures are more prone to deterioration and premature failure, while steel monopoles are more durable and […]
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Newport Classical brings pianist Michael Leonardo Davidman and guitarist Raphaël Feuillâtre to the Recital Hall in November
Newport Classical’s chamber series continues next month with two concerts at Newport Classical Recital Hall, 42 Dearborn St., both at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6: Michael Leonardo Davidman Davidman, winner of the 2025 American Piano Awards, makes his Newport debut with a program spanning Bach, Schubert, Franck and Liszt. He has appeared as a soloist with […]
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Photos: Braden Coyle scores twice on senior day as Portsmouth boys soccer blanks Pawtucket Co-op 4-0
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. — Senior Braden Coyle scored twice and Portsmouth shut out Pawtucket Co-op 4-0 on Tuesday night at Portsmouth High School, on a night the Patriots honored their four seniors. Portsmouth recognized Coyle, Brayan Lopez, Jaxon Tavares and Christopher Aubuchon before the match. Coyle opened the scoring on a penalty kick in the first […]
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JPT marks Halloween week with a John Carpenter triple feature, a 100-year-old silent film and ‘Psycho’
The Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center will run a John Carpenter triple feature on Saturday, Oct. 24, followed by a century-old silent film with live accompaniment on Oct. 27 and “Psycho” on Halloween. Saturday, Oct. 24: Synthesizers & Screams The marathon opens at 3 p.m. with “They Live” (1988), Carpenter’s satirical science-fiction thriller, followed […]
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Mikko Rantanen’s overtime hat trick gives the Stars a 3-2 win over the Bruins
DALLAS (AP) — Mikko Rantanen scored in overtime to complete a hat trick, and the Dallas Stars beat Boston 3-2 on Tuesday night to snap the Bruins’ five-game winning streak. It was the 11th career three-goal game for Rantanen and his first in the regular season since joining the Stars in a trade during the […]
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Meet Lucy Darling, the character who took over Carisa Hendrix’s career
Carisa Hendrix bills herself as a comedian and magician who’s “kinda famous on the internet.” Wait, you don’t know her? Perhaps you know her character, Lucy Darling. It’s pretty likely that you’ve seen clips of this statuesque redhead in an evening gown on Facebook and Instagram, masterfully working the crowds at her full-house performances. Hendrix […]
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MLK Community Center opens registration for Thanksgiving, holiday meals and Santa’s Workshop
Registration is open for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center’s holiday programs, which provided Thanksgiving groceries, holiday meal gift cards and children’s gifts to thousands of Newport County residents last year. Registration is in person only and requires a photo ID, proof of Newport County residency and proof of household size. Thanksgiving registration […]
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Letter to the Editor: James Dring will bring valuable knowledge and leadership to the City Council from day one
To the Editor: I am pleased to endorse James Dring for Newport City Council at-large. As a single father of three daughters, James understands the challenges families face and the importance of keeping Newport an affordable, welcoming place to live. James has a proven record of public service, having served as chair of the Planning […]
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‘Spooky State House’ returns to Providence on Oct. 29 with free trick-or-treating
The Rhode Island Department of State will host its annual Spooky State House on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., with free trick-or-treating, crafts and decorations throughout the building. Treats will be handed out by the offices of Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore, Gov. Dan McKee, Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos, Attorney General […]
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Letter to the Editor: James Dring is ready to take on Newport’s challenges
I have been a resident of Newport since the early 1960s and a homeowner on Kay Street, and I have witnessed the many challenges and changes our community has faced. I believe James Dring offers Newport an opportunity for thoughtful, responsible leadership. James grew up in Newport and understands our community firsthand. His family’s deep […]
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Pell Center survey: Foulkes leads for governor, but Loughlin leads Matos in the Bristol/Newport region
Democrat Helena Foulkes leads the governor’s race with 39% among likely Rhode Island voters, and the lieutenant governor’s contest is a statistical tie, according to a survey released Tuesday by Salve Regina University’s Pell Center. Independent Ken Block drew 28% and Republican Aaron Guckian 17%, with 13% undecided. In the lieutenant governor’s race, Republican John […]
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McKee extends pause on new license plate readers, releases model policy civil liberties groups say they had no hand in
Gov. Dan McKee is keeping a statewide pause on new automated license plate reader installations in place while legislation is drafted, and has released a model policy and template data-sharing agreement for departments already using the technology. The pause began in August, when McKee called for a statewide review over concerns about privacy, oversight and […]
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Letter to the Editor: Seniors, look closely at your Medicare options before Dec. 7
Medicare open enrollment runs October 15 through December 7, and Rhode Islanders should review their coverage carefully. Traditional Medicare is run by the federal government and lets you see any doctor or hospital in the country that accepts Medicare. Medicare Advantage plans are run by private insurers and often cost enrollees less up front because […]
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What Sold: A quiet week across Newport County as the fall market becomes more evident (Oct. 12 – 16)
Just seven homes traded hands across Newport County last week, according to sales reported in the statewide MLS as of Sunday evening. Across six communities and a county of roughly 83,000 residents, that’s not a lot of activity. But it is also not entirely surprising. We are entering a time of year when real estate […]
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Ash Barty headlines International Tennis Hall of Fame’s Class of 2027 nominees; fan voting runs through Oct. 25
Former world No. 1 Ash Barty of Australia leads the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s Class of 2027 nominees, with fan voting now open through Sunday, Oct. 25, the Newport-based Hall announced. Barty is joined on the player ballot by Juan Martín del Potro of Argentina, the 2009 U.S. Open champion, and Svetlana Kuznetsova of […]
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Op-Ed: Why experience matters in Newport’s next chapter
I first met Charlie Holder during the summer of my junior year at Providence College, when I took a job waiting tables at the Pier Restaurant in Newport. Charlie was the general manager at the time. If you know Charlie, you know he’s a big guy with an even bigger presence. Standing over 6-foot-4 with […]
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Photos: Loosaper Tate’s second-half goal lifts Portsmouth past Smithfield 2-1
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. — Loosaper Tate set up one goal and scored another as Portsmouth beat Smithfield 2-1 on Saturday. Brooklyn Coyle put the Patriots ahead in the first half, finishing a Tate assist at the 5:42 mark. Smithfield’s Alexis McKay leveled the match in the second half, and Tate restored the lead later in the […]
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Photos: Central Falls 3, Rogers 0 as María Franco Gomez scores second-half hat trick
NEWPORT, R.I. — Central Falls junior María Franco Gomez scored three goals in the second half as the Warriors beat Rogers 3-0 on Friday night at Macomber Stadium. Rogers had 11 players available and no substitutes, according to unofficial statistics, meaning every Viking on the roster played all 80 minutes. The teams were even through […]
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James B. Finch House on Touro Street sells for $3.75 million
The James B. Finch House at 102 Touro St. has sold for $3,750,000, according to Hogan Associates Christie’s International Real Estate. The house sits at the corner of Touro and Mount Vernon streets and has seven bedrooms and four bathrooms across roughly 4,000 square feet, with a large lot and four off-street parking spaces. The […]
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Rhode Island Brew Fest returns to Providence on Jan. 30, with 15% off tickets through Monday
Tickets are on sale for the 14th Rhode Island Brew Fest, returning Saturday, Jan. 30, 2027, to the WaterFire Arts Center, with a 15% launch discount through midnight Monday, Oct. 19. The festival will feature more than 50 breweries pouring more than 200 styles of beer, according to organizers. There are two sessions, 1 to […]
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Op-Ed: Newport Public Schools are worth fighting for. Please stay with us
The Rhode Island Department of Education’s latest school report cards were released last week, and the results for Newport Public Schools are deeply disappointing. Academic performance declined in English Language Arts, mathematics, and science, as did our four-year graduation rate. Although standardized test scores are just one (imperfect) measure of student success, we can’t turn […]
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Dr. Michael Fine: What’s crazy about Medicare Part D
Correction: This story was updated at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 19 to correct the headline. It’s Medicare reenrollment time again, which means everyone with Medicare gets to look at how much they’ll spend, what they get and the choices that are available to them for the next year. The money, of course, is crazy. […]
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Letter to the Editor: Two councilors have been the sanity in a chaotic year at City Hall
As someone who regularly attends City Council meetings in-person, I noticed while shaving the other morning, a rough and irritated, sorta reddish linear mark beginning above my right temple, extending below my ear. Turns out, its from having to scratch my head so often while at the meetings. This past year especially, when compared to […]
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Rhode Island tax amnesty opens Dec. 3, waiving penalties and cutting interest 25%
Rhode Islanders who owe back state taxes will be able to settle them at a discount starting Dec. 3 under a 75-day amnesty program, the state Division of Taxation announced. Taxpayers who qualify will have penalties waived and owe 75% of the interest, a 25% reduction, according to the division. To qualify, they must file […]
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Op-Ed: Why we’re asking Rhode Islanders to vote yes on Question 1
Across the state, Rhode Island’s employers are struggling to fill jobs in critical areas like healthcare, construction, the trades, and manufacturing. These workforce challenges have ripple effects that touch our daily lives — the ability to get a timely healthcare appointment or an emergency repair at your home — while creating a negative impact on […]
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Newport International Boat Show reports strong attendance at 55th annual event
The Newport International Boat Show concluded its 55th year on Sept. 20 after four days on the downtown waterfront, with organizers describing attendance as strong but not releasing a figure. The show, presented by BankNewport, spread more than 400 sailboats, powerboats and brokerage boats across more than 17 acres of docks and land displays, along […]
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Historian to discuss Irish Famine immigrants held in North American quarantine stations, Oct. 20 in Middletown
The Museum of Newport Irish History’s 25th annual lecture series continues Tuesday, Oct. 20, with a talk by Irish historian and journalist Loretto Horrigan Leary on what Famine immigrants encountered in North American quarantine stations. “The Irish Famine Immigrant Experience in North American Quarantines” begins at 6 p.m. at the Wyndham Newport Hotel, 240 Aquidneck […]
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Rhode Island’s UFL season tickets go on sale Sunday in Pawtucket, and the new team holds the No. 3 pick
Season tickets for Rhode Island’s new United Football League team go on sale Sunday, Oct. 18, at a launch event at Centreville Bank Stadium, with online sales beginning the following day at theufl.com/rhode-island, the league announced Thursday. Rhode Island is one of two expansion markets joining the UFL for 2027, along with Colorado. Each team […]
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An accessible community table is now at the Fort Adams visitor center
A fully accessible community table has been installed outside the visitor center at Fort Adams State Park, donated to the Fort Adams Trust by the Rhode Island nonprofit RAMP. Tina’s Table differs from a conventional picnic table by building accessible spaces into the design rather than leaving wheelchair users to sit at the ends. It […]
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Build the Bench RI endorses five Newport candidates in its second round
Build the Bench RI, a group in its first year that supports progressive women and gender-expansive candidates for local office, has endorsed five Newport candidates in the Nov. 3 election. The group endorsed Emily Conklin in the Ward 2 City Council race and Taryn Mazza for an at-large council seat, along with Elizabeth Barron, Penelope […]
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Salve Regina promotes Lynne Mello and Michael Pimental to vice president roles
Salve Regina University has promoted two senior administrators to vice president, President Kelli J. Armstrong announced Wednesday. Lynne Mello becomes vice president for marketing and communications, and Michael Pimental becomes vice president for institutional affairs. “Lynne and Mike have both been transformative in their roles; Mike in professionalizing our internal operations and Lynne on how […]
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New era begins as Jayson Tatum and the Celtics embark on 1st season without Jaylen Brown
Boston Celtics Last season: 58-26, lost to Philadelphia in first round of playoffs. COACH: Joe Mazzulla (5th season, 238-90). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 20 at Detroit. DEPARTURES: F Jaylen Brown, C Nikola Vucevic, F Anfernee Simons. ADDITIONS: F Paul George, C Mitchell Robinson, G Mike Conley Jr. What to expect It’s a new era in Boston […]
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Letter to the Editor: Five candidates who would build a competent Newport School Committee
After serving nearly seven years on the Newport School Committee, I’ve seen behind the curtain enough to recognize who should be trusted to represent the best interests of our school system. Candidates Elizabeth Barron, Carrie Cassady, Penelope Hunt, Kendra Wilson Muenter, and Amy Yozura will build a competent school committee for Newport. They bring […]
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McAvoy scores in his 1st game back from a suspension to lead the Bruins past the Sharks 6-3
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Charlie McAvoy scored in his season debut after serving a six-game suspension and the Boston Bruins beat the San Jose Sharks 6-3 on Tuesday night. McAvoy missed the first six games of the season as punishment for slashing Buffalo’s Zach Benson late in Game 6 of the first round of […]
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The Preserve’s Hobbit House is open for pumpkin photo sessions through Nov. 2
The Preserve Sporting Club & Resort is renting out its Hobbit House for autumn photo sessions through Nov. 2, with the grounds decorated with pumpkins. Sessions are available every hour from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. A one-hour slot includes 45 minutes at the Hobbit House and costs $200 for up to four guests, […]
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Jamestown cartoonist Will Henry talks ‘Wallace the Brave’ at CCRI on Thursday
Will Henry, the Jamestown cartoonist behind the nationally syndicated comic strip “Wallace the Brave,” will give a live drawing and conversation at the Community College of Rhode Island on Thursday, Oct. 15. The event, called “Between the Panels,” runs from 6 to 7 p.m. at the CCRI Library on the Knight Campus, 400 East Ave., […]
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Cortvriend’s commission on sharing services between school districts holds first meeting Thursday
A new House study commission created by Rep. Terri Cortvriend will hold its organizational meeting Thursday to examine whether Rhode Island school districts could share services to cut costs. The commission, created by legislation Cortvriend sponsored, meets at 4 p.m. in Room 135 at the State House. No public testimony will be taken at the […]
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Alternating lane closures on the Mount Hope Bridge, days and nights, Oct. 19 through Nov. 6
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority will carry out work on the Mount Hope Bridge from Oct. 19 through Nov. 6, closing one lane at a time during both daytime and overnight hours. Overnight alternating lane closures will run from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., Monday through Friday, according to RITBA. Daytime alternating lane […]
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Heritage Restaurant Group matching $30,000 for Newport restaurant manager’s glioblastoma treatment
A GoFundMe campaign for Jake Pelagalli, general manager at The Reef in Newport, has raised more than $78,000 toward a $90,000 goal, with Heritage Restaurant Group matching the next $30,000 in donations dollar for dollar. Pelagalli was 31 and had recently been promoted when he developed sudden partial blindness and confusion after a shift in […]
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Letter to the Editor: Penny Hunt brings the right background to the Newport School Committee
I’m writing in support of Penny Hunt for Newport School Committee. She has proven she has the knowledge, dedication, and character to make a real difference for all Newport families and residents. I first met Penny through her active participation in the Off Broadway Neighborhood Association and Involve Newport, where she worked to make our […]
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Little Compton student to compete in civics bee championship in nation’s capital, carried on C-SPAN
by Shauneen Miranda, Rhode Island Current October 13, 2026 WASHINGTON — As partisan tensions rise in advance of the fast-approaching midterm elections, students will test their knowledge Wednesday in a field that’s long enjoyed bipartisan support: civics.Fifty-two middle school students hailing from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and American Samoa, will compete at the annual […]
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Newport Restaurant Group taking over former Applebee’s at Garden City, its 19th restaurant
Newport Restaurant Group will open a restaurant in the former Applebee’s space at Garden City Center, the employee-owned company’s 19th location and its second at the Cranston shopping center, according to the company. The 5,000-square-foot restaurant at 24 Midway Road will feature a concept the company says is still in development. Newport Restaurant Group has […]
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The Elms reopens Nov. 16 with projection, sound and scent woven through the Gilded Age mansion
The Elms will reopen to the public Nov. 16 with “The Elms Experience,” a multimillion-dollar installation that adds video projection, sound design, recorded dialogue, physical displays and custom scents to tours of the Bellevue Avenue mansion, according to the Preservation Society of Newport County. Preservation Society members get access during member preview days Nov. 12 […]
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Looking Upwards honors Rep. Terri Cortvriend, the Mello family and SWAP Inc. with Awards for Excellence
Looking Upwards has presented its Awards for Excellence to a state legislator, a Middletown family and a Providence-based housing nonprofit, recognizing contributions to the organization’s work with children, families and adults living with disabilities. State Rep. Terri Cortvriend, D-Portsmouth, who represents District 72 in Portsmouth and Middletown, received the Governmental Service Award. Cortvriend contacted the […]
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‘No Kings’ events return to Rhode Island Saturday with a new focus: early voting
by Alexander Castro, Rhode Island Current October 13, 2026 A fresh round of “No Kings” events is happening across the state on Saturday, Oct. 17. This time around, organizers of at least 10 events planned so far across Rhode Island are emphasizing voting early.The focus is aligned with a push by national organizers to highlight […]
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A 4.5-mile path along Burma Road is the first piece of a long-sought Aquidneck Island rail trail
A working group that includes the Navy, the Aquidneck Island Land Trust and Bike Newport is moving toward building a shared-use path alongside the active rail line on the island’s west side, a project first proposed more than 25 years ago. The group, stewarded by Aquidneck Resilience, has hired Pare Corporation and the Horsley Witten […]