FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots had one of their fastest starts of the season in the first half against the Bills. The problem was they combined it with one of their worst second halves of the season as well. It added up to their first loss since late September, and some sudden questions about a team […]
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Bike Newport’s holiday bike giveaway puts 85 kids on two wheels
The Big Blue Bike Barn was filled with excitement on December 6th as Bike Newport hosted its annual Holiday Bike Giveaway, matching 85 restored bicycles with Aquidneck Island children eager for their next — or first — set of wheels. Over the course of four hours, dozens of local families streamed through the nonprofit’s headquarters, […]
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What Sold: A look at 16 homes that traded hands last week in Newport County (Dec. 8 – 12)
Last week brought continued activity across Newport County, proving once again that even in a traditionally quieter stretch of the New England market, buyers and sellers are still making meaningful moves before year-end. It’s been a busy December, and I am proud to be assisting with 6 sales this month, including some dear friends who […]
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Bills rally from 21-point deficit to beat Patriots 35-31, stay alive in AFC East race
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots are still in good position to win the AFC East. But the Buffalo Bills made sure it would have to happen on another day, against a different opponent. Josh Allen threw three touchdown passes, and James Cook ran for two TDs and caught another as the Bills rallied from […]
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Obituary: Kevin Keogh
Kevin James Keogh, born in Omaha, Nebraska on December 24, 1941, passed away surrounded by family on December 11, 2025 as the breeze whipped down the Sakonnet River in Portsmouth, RI. He will be remembered by his family and friends as a gentle, humble, and caring man, steadfast in his morals and thoughtful in his […]
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Newport embraced Jim Belushi as he celebrated ‘Home For The Holidays’ at The JPT
Let it be known that the Holiday Season is now officially in full swing with the annual musical celebration that kicked off Friday night at The JPT Film & Event Center. Newport resident and Grammy nominee James Montgomery is Home For The Holidays and invited his dear friend and world-renowned actor, musician, comedian, and farmer […]
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Pilgrim pulls away in second half, downs Middletown 41-16 in girls basketball season opener
Natalie Fratus scored 12 of her game-high 16 points in the second half as Pilgrim pulled away from Middletown for a 41-16 victory in Friday night’s girls basketball season opener at Middletown High School. The Patriots forced turnovers throughout the game, limiting the Islanders’ offensive opportunities and building on a modest halftime lead. Fratus, a […]
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Dr. Michael Fine: What’s crazy about the Hepatitis B Vaccine and SNAP
This has been two weeks of particular craziness in health care, in which everyone, on all sides, did their level best at missing the boat. First, our friends at CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices went ahead and changed the recommendation for Hepatitis B vaccine for newborns, a crazy change if ever there was one. […]
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newportFILM to host Wild Solstice celebration featuring short documentaries, live music
newportFILM will bring together live music and short documentary films for Wild Solstice, a midwinter gathering at the Jane Pickens Theater on Dec. 21. The event, which begins at 4 p.m., features a performance by Grammy-winning musician and filmmaker Todd Hannigan followed by five short documentaries exploring themes of resilience and connection to nature. Two […]
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On the Market: A look at 37 Homes hosting Open House this weekend (Dec. 13 – 14)
As we head into the middle of December, the market is beginning to quiet down ahead of the holiday season. Hard to believe Christmas is now less than two weeks away, but the shift is expected. Open house activity is lighter, buyer schedules are tightening, and sellers who haven’t listed yet are holding off until […]
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What’s up this weekend in Newport County: Dec. 12-14
Discover all that’s happening for live music, entertainment, and events this weekend in and around Newport. Organizing an event? Add it to What’sUpNewp’s event calendar. Weekend Weather Friday: Sunny, with a high near 34. West wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 28. West […]
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Wind advisory in effect for Newport County as state opens emergency warming centers
A wind advisory is in effect for Newport County through Friday morning as the state activates emergency warming centers to help Rhode Islanders find shelter from dangerous conditions overnight. The National Weather Service expects west winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph across the region. Thursday afternoon will be sunny […]
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New England’s shrimp fishery to shut down for the long haul after years of decline
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Regulators voted Thursday to extend a shutdown preventing New England fishermen from catching shrimp, a historic industry that has recently fallen victim to warming oceans. New England fishermen, especially those from Maine, used to catch millions of pounds of small pink shrimp in the winter, but the business has been under […]
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What are the 10 largest US lottery jackpots ever won?
The Powerball jackpot has grown to an estimated $1 billion for Saturday night’s drawing after lottery officials said no ticket matched all six numbers drawn Wednesday night. The U.S. has seen more than a dozen lottery jackpot prizes exceed $1 billion since 2016. Here is a look at the largest U.S. jackpots won and the […]
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What’s up in Newport: Thursday, December 11
Here’s a look at what’s coming up on Thursday, December 11, 2025, in Newport. Weather Wind Advisory in effect from December 11, 10:00 AM EST until December 12, 10:00 AM EST Special Weather Statement Today: Mostly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 31 by 5pm. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, […]
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“Finding Perspective”: New photographic book celebrates Bull Bay, Jamaica and the power of purpose driven art
A new community-driven photography book, Finding Perspective: A Photographic Exploration of Jamaica, will debut this Saturday at House of Waves on Broadway. The project, created in partnership with Surfers With A Purpose (SWAP) Foundation and Freedom Skatepark in Bull Bay, Jamaica, tells a story far larger than its pages. It is a celebration of youth, […]
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Movies and TV shows casting in Rhode Island
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities’ Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of […]
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Harris, Anthony score 18 apiece as Iona beats Bryant 69-63
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (AP) — Toby Harris and CJ Anthony each scored 18 points as Iona beat Bryant 69-63 on Wednesday night. Harris added five rebounds for the Gaels (8-3, 1-1 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Anthony made 7 for 13 overall (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line […]
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Coldest Decembers in Rhode Island since 1895
Stacker compiled a ranking of the coldest Decembers in Rhode Island since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information. Rankings are based on the lowest average temperature in each month. For each of the coldest months listed below, we’ve included the average state temperature, state-wide highs and lows for the month, and […]
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Jones scores 16 as Providence beats Brown 86-79
PROVIDENCE, R.I (AP) — Jamier Jones helped lead Providence over Brown on Tuesday with 16 points off of the bench in an 86-79 victory. Jones added six rebounds for the Friars (7-4). Jaylin Sellers scored 16 points, shooting 5 for 9 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line. […]
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Portsmouth estate sells for $4.5 million, highest sale in town since December 2024
A Briarwood Lane estate has sold for $4.5 million, marking the highest sale in Portsmouth since December 2024, according to Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty. The property at 230 Briarwood Lane, known as “Sea Farm,” is an eight-acre estate designed by Estes Twombly Architects. The home features a 2,000-square-foot granite terrace, saltwater pool and […]
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Newport Partnership for Families names new executive director
Newport Partnership for Families has hired Lindsay Cutler as its new executive director, the organization announced Tuesday. Cutler will lead the 25-member partnership of nonprofits, faith-based organizations, businesses and municipal groups focused on improving the lives of residents in Newport and surrounding areas. She joins the organization at a time when its nonprofit members and […]
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Discover Newport announces six new board members as Gray takes helm
Discover Newport announced six new members to its board of directors on Monday. The new appointees are Joanna Arrighie, director of sales and marketing at Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa; Rebecca Bertrand, executive director of the Newport Historical Society; Kajsa Kempenaar, vice president of Kempenaar Real Estate Inc.; Kevin O’Leary, director of marketing at the […]
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Assisted-living facility owner and inspector sue each other over faulty sprinklers in deadly fire
A safety inspection company and the owner of a Massachusetts assisted-living facility that was the site of a fire in July that killed 10 people are blaming each other for failing to address a faulty sprinkler system. Inspector Fire Systems Inc. sued Gabriel House owner Dennis Etzkorn, claiming it notified the facility months before the fire about […]
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Raul Malo, Mavericks frontman who played sold-out Newport show in 2024, dead at 60
Raul Malo, the Grammy Award-winning frontman of The Mavericks, whose arresting voice captivated a sold-out crowd at the Jane Pickens Theater in March 2024, has died. He was 60. The band announced his death on Tuesday morning, confirming that Malo passed away on December 8, 2025, following a battle with Stage 4 colon cancer that […]