This weekend’s lineup of open houses is an early indicator of how active and engaged the market already feels as we head toward spring. Buyer interest has picked up noticeably, showings are consistent, and many conversations are happening earlier than we typically see at this point in the year. For buyers, open houses offer a […]
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Newport String Quartet brings music from around the world to Jamestown and Newport
The Newport String Project will present the third weekend of its Newport County Concert Series on Saturday, Feb. 7, at 3 p.m. at Jamestown Arts Center and Sunday, Feb. 8, at 3 p.m. at Trinity Church’s Honyman Hall in Newport. The concerts will feature the project’s resident ensemble, the Newport String Quartet — Ealaín McMullin […]
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Middletown father and son arrested on child sex assault charges
A father and son were arrested Thursday morning on charges related to a sexual assault investigation, according to the Middletown Police Department. Members of the Middletown Police Department, with assistance from the Rhode Island State Police Violent Fugitive Task Force, executed a court-authorized search warrant at 33 Beacon St. at approximately 6:30 a.m. as part […]
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Obituary: William Kuiee
William G. Kuiee, a lifelong resident of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on February 17, 1943, William was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, leaving behind a legacy of love, hard work, and commitment to his community.William graduated from Rogers High School and […]
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Kayak rack lottery application window opens Feb. 1
Kayakers and dinghy owners take note: The Newport Harbormaster’s Office will accept applications for dinghy and kayak rack spaces at the King Park and Willow Street dinghy racks beginning Sunday, Feb. 1, through Feb. 28. Spaces will be determined through a lottery system, with a drawing held in March at the Newport Harbormaster’s Office. Applications […]
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After retiring Zdeno Chara’s No. 33, Bruins get off to quick start and beat Kraken 4-2
BOSTON (AP) — Marat Khusnutdinov and Viktor Arvidsson scored in the first 3:45 of the game, and the Boston Bruins held on to beat the Seattle Kraken 4-2 on Thursday night after raising Zdeno Chara’s No. 33 to the rafters. Mark Kastelic added a short-handed goal in the second period, and Jeremy Swayman stopped 26 shots […]
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Dehumidification work to begin on Mount Hope Bridge; lane closures expected through April
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority announced Thursday that work will begin on the first phase of installing a dehumidification system on the Mount Hope Bridge starting Jan. 20. The project is expected to continue through April 2026. Alternating lanes will be closed Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Fridays […]
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Aquidneck Community Table expands Food Explorers program to Thompson Middle School
Aquidneck Community Table has partnered with Thompson Middle School to bring its Food Explorers garden education program to students in the school’s Life Skills Program, the nonprofit announced Thursday. The curriculum-integrated program, which launches this month, will provide hands-on garden education and STEM learning focused on food literacy, the organization said. “Food is power. It […]
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Rogers honors legendary coach Jim Psaras with scoreboard dedication, defeats rival Middletown 48-41
A sold-out crowd packed Rogers High School’s gymnasium Tuesday night for far more than a basketball game. Before the Vikings tipped off against island rival Middletown, the Rogers community gathered to honor Jim Psaras, the legendary coach who led the program for 26 seasons and passed away in July 2022 after a battle with cancer. […]
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The Breakers to offer free admission on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The Preservation Society of Newport County will offer free admission to The Breakers on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Gilded Age mansion, a National Historic Landmark built from 1893 to 1895 as the summer home of railroad magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt II and his family, will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, with […]
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Rose Island Lighthouse & Fort Hamilton Trust launches first-ever endowment fund
The Rose Island Lighthouse & Fort Hamilton Trust has established its first-ever permanent endowment fund in partnership with the Rhode Island Foundation, marking a major milestone for the organization that preserves Newport Harbor’s historic island landmarks. The endowment has been seeded with a $250,000 founding gift, an amount that symbolically aligns with the nation’s upcoming […]
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Jamestown Arts Center to host immersive projection art experience at JAC Frost winter bash
The Jamestown Arts Center will host its second annual JAC Frost celebration on Saturday, Jan. 24, featuring an immersive projection art installation by Providence-based digital artist Julio Berroa. The event, running from 7 to 10 p.m., promises an audio and visual art experience complete with a DJ and dance party. Berroa, who has created large-scale […]
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Obituary: Mario Silva
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mario R. Silva, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, who left us peacefully on January 12, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on August 20, 1938, in Fayal, Azores, Mario spent his later years in Middletown, Rhode Island, where he touched the […]
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What’s up in Newport County: Wednesday, January 14
Discover all that’s happening for live music, entertainment, and events in Newport County. Organizing an event? Add it to What’sUpNewp’s event calendar. Weather Forecast Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. South wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Tonight: Showers likely, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Patchy fog between […]
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BTS to play Gillette Stadium for first time in August
Global pop group BTS will bring their massive world tour to Gillette Stadium on Aug. 5 and 6, marking the first and largest headline K-pop concert ever held at the venue. The South Korean group announced the 79-show tour Tuesday, their first headline performances together since 2022. The tour, promoted by Live Nation, will span […]
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Rhode Island recommends AAP vaccine schedule following CDC changes
The Rhode Island Department of Health and the Northeast Public Health Collaborative are recommending families follow the American Academy of Pediatrics’ vaccine schedule in the wake of recent changes to federal childhood immunization guidance. On Jan. 5, Acting Director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention signed a decision memorandum that reduced the […]
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RI VegFest returns to Providence for sixth year in February
RI VegFest, one of the East Coast’s largest fully vegan festivals, returns to WaterFire Arts Center on Feb. 21 and 22 for its sixth year celebrating plant-based eating and living. The 2026 event will feature more than 90 vegan and vegan-friendly food and beverage producers, restaurants, bakeries, food trucks, artists and makers from Rhode Island […]
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What’s up in Newport County: Tuesday, January 13
Discover all that’s happening for live music, entertainment, and events in Newport County. Organizing an event? Add it to What’sUpNewp’s event calendar. Weather Forecast Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 44 degrees. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph. Tuesday night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 40 degrees. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts […]
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Gov. McKee to deliver State of the State address Jan. 13
Gov. Dan McKee will deliver his 2026 State of the State address on Tuesday, Jan. 13, at 7 p.m. in the House of Representatives Chamber at the Rhode Island State House. McKee said he will outline his vision for the year ahead, with a focus on affordability, creating good-paying jobs and building a bright future […]
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Pascal Siakam and Pacers nip Celtics 98-96 for 1st 3-game win streak of season
By PHILLIP B. WILSON Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Pascal Siakam scored 21 points, including the decisive 7-foot bank shot with 6.1 seconds remaining, and the Indiana Pacers won three straight games for the first time this season, beating the Boston Celtics 98-96 on Monday night. Boston’s Derrick White missed a go-ahead 3-point attempt in […]
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Conheeny becomes Portsmouth boys basketball’s all-time leading scorer
Adam Conheeny was honored at halftime of Monday’s game against North Kingstown after becoming Portsmouth High School’s all-time leading scorer in boys basketball. The senior guard surpassed Benny Hurd’s school record of 1,325 points, set during Hurd’s career from 2018 to 2022. Hurd had previously eclipsed Neal Wesson’s mark of 1,281 points on Feb. 14, […]
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Obituary: Conception Rezendes
Surrounded by her beloved family, Conception ‘Connie’ Margaret Rezendes passed away on January 10, 2026 in Newport, RI at the age of 94. Born on Nanaquacket in Tiverton, RI on February 15, 1931, Connie spent her early years growing up in Portsmouth, RI as the daughter of immigrant famers, Joseph Viera Anselmo and Mary Jo […]
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Vrabel and Patriots bring confidence into divisional round after strong defensive performance
FOXBOROUGH, Mass., (AP) — Patriots coach Mike Vrabel left his team’s 16-3 wild-card playoff victory over the Los Angeles Chargers with his face literally bloodied, but an unshaken confidence in his team. He’s optimistic because although there were some shortcomings by an offense that has sustained his team this season, he believes the Patriots played with a […]
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Offshore wind developer prevails in court as Trump says the US ‘will not approve any windmills’
A federal judge ruled Monday that work on a major offshore wind farm for Rhode Island and Connecticut can resume, handing the industry at least a temporary victory as President Donald Trump seeks to shut it down. At the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, Senior Judge Royce Lamberth said the government did […]