The 55th Annual Bowen’s Wharf Tree Lighting returns this Saturday, Dec. 6, bringing twinkling lights, fragrant wintergreens, and a massive Christmas tree to the historic waterfront. Admission is free for the event, which features a full afternoon of live music, shopping, and dining, culminating in the lighting of the tree at 6 p.m. Festivities begin […]
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White scores 30 points, Celtics send Wizards to worst loss of season with 146-101 rout
By RICH DUBROFF Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Derrick White scored a season-high 30 points, Jordan Walsh added a career-high 22 and the Boston Celtics, playing without Jaylen Brown, routed the Washington Wizards 146-101 on Thursday night. White had nine assists and seven rebounds to help the Celtics improve to 13-9. They have won eight […]
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What’s up this weekend in Newport County: Dec. 5-7
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. Live Music & Entertainment Friday, December 5 Busker’s Irish Pub: Live music at 8 p.m. Johnny’s Restaurant: Lainey Dionne at 7 p.m. Narragansett Cafe: Jury at 8 p.m. Newport Blues Cafe: […]
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Obituary: Janice Fisher
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Janice Mary (Smith) Fisher, who left us on November 23rd, 2025. She was 82 years old. She was the wife of the late James Clifford Fisher for 33 years. Born in Newport on May 29th, 1943, she was the daughter of Harold J. Smith […]
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Newport City Council to consider 2026 festival dates, traffic safety initiatives, tax program revisions
The Newport City Council will take up a lengthy agenda on Wednesday evening that includes setting dates for the 2026 Newport Folk and Jazz festivals, hearing a police presentation on traffic safety, and considering revisions to the city’s two-tiered resident tax program. The council meets at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 10 in Council Chambers at City Hall, 43 Broadway. […]
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Obituary: Constance Anderson
Constance “Connie” Anderson, 78, passed away unexpectedly on November 8, 2025, at Rhode Island Hospital, with her loving husband, Donald, by her side. She was predeceased by her parents, George DeCosta and Maria (Borchert) DeCosta; her brother, Charles “Karl” DeCosta; and her sister, Rita DeCosta. Born in Giessen, Germany, on a U.S. Army base, Connie […]
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Obituary: Joyce Grout
Joyce Ann (Riter) Grout, 88, passed peacefully on November 24, 2025 in Rhode Island with family by her side. Joyce was born on November 21, 1937 to Laura (Redden) and Laurence Riter in Keokuk, IA, the youngest of six children – Wilma (James) O’Daniel, Maxine (Glenn) Loring, Marjorie Pitt Munson, Velma (James) Rossi, and Laurence […]
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South County Health opens Newport Women’s Health office
Women on Aquidneck Island have new healthcare options with the opening in early November of an office of South County Health’s Center for Women’s Health in a building near Newport Hospital and shared with a branch of South County Health’s urology department. The new office at 38 Powell Ave., Newport, arrives amid nationwide shortages of […]
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What’s up in Newport: Thursday, December 4
Here’s a look at what’s coming up on Thursday, December 4, 2025, in Newport. Things To Do All Day: Holidays at the Newport Mansions 1:30 p.m.: YANA Newport to host free expungement clinic at YANA Clubhouse 4 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.: Newport Nutcracker Ballet at Rosecliff 4 p.m.: A Rough Point Holiday at Rough Point […]
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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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Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft selected as finalists for 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft, two of the key pillars in the New England Patriots’ dynasty, were picked as finalists for the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class. Belichick was picked as the coaching candidate and Kraft was picked as the contributor in results announced on Wednesday. […]
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Lucy’s Hearth to host wreath sale, benefit concert Saturday in Newport
Lucy’s Hearth will host a pair of fundraising events on Saturday to support families experiencing homelessness, beginning with its annual Designer Wreath Sale and followed by a benefit concert featuring local musicians. The wreath sale runs from 9 a.m. to noon at the Rotunda at Easton’s Beach, 175 Memorial Blvd. The event features handcrafted holiday […]
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South County Health brings expert women’s care closer to Newport families
Access to high-quality women’s health care shouldn’t require a long drive or a long wait. Recognizing the needs of Newport-area families, South County Health has expanded its award-winning Center for Women’s Health to 38 Powel Avenue, Newport, making expert care more accessible and convenient. Request an Appointment in Newport today with Martha Moe, MD and Sarah […]
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Rhode Races marks 10 years with anniversary celebration season
Rhode Races Events is kicking off its 10th anniversary season, celebrating a decade of running events across the Ocean State. The female-owned running event company, founded in 2015 by Susan Rancourt and Karen Zyons, has welcomed more than 70,000 runners to Rhode Island’s towns and coastlines since its inception. A celebration party is scheduled for […]
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From worst to first: How the Patriots and Bears topped the NFL standings
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer The New England Patriots and Chicago Bears were just playing out the string late in lost seasons when the calendar flipped to December last year. Now they find themselves at the top of the NFL standings after remarkable turnarounds. It’s been more than three decades since the two teams that earned the […]
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Edwards scores 24 points, Providence takes down Fairleigh Dickinson 94-64
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Jason Edwards scored 24 points off of the bench to help lead Providence past Fairleigh Dickinson 94-64 on Tuesday night. Edwards also contributed four steals for the Friars (5-4). Jaylin Sellers scored 15 points of his 21 points in the first half to help put the Friars up 52-21 at the […]
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Ty Tabales scores 18, Bryant takes down Stonehill 77-65
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) — Ty Tabales’ 18 points helped Bryant defeat Stonehill 77-65 on Tuesday. Tabales also added seven assists for the Bulldogs (3-6). Quincy Allen added 13 points while shooting 5 for 13, including 3 for 10 from beyond the arc and five rebounds. Keegan Harvey shot 5 of 11 from the field and […]
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Justice Department expands legal action against states that have refused its demands for voter data
By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — The Justice Department on Tuesday sued six more states in its ongoing campaign to obtain detailed voter data and other election information. The department announced it was suing Delaware, Maryland, New Mexico, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington over their “failure” to produce statewide voter registration lists. It has portrayed […]
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North Kingstown man charged with DUI after crashing into South Kingstown coffee shop
A North Kingstown man was arrested early Tuesday morning after police say he crashed his vehicle into a local coffee shop while driving under the influence. Mark A. DeLong, 30, of Great Neck Road, was taken into custody at approximately 1:25 a.m. after his 2025 Tesla struck TLC Coffee Roasters at 3362 Kingstown Road in […]
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‘Never satisfied’ Patriots head into bye week on a 10-game winning streak after beating Giants
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots went from winning 11 consecutive AFC East titles during the Bill Belichick and Tom Brady era, to looking up to Buffalo in each of the past five seasons. Following a dominant 33-15 win over the New York Giants on Monday night, New England heads into its bye week on […]
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Newport to host community visioning session tonight for comprehensive plan update
The City of Newport is kicking off its comprehensive plan update with a community visioning session tonight, Tuesday, Dec. 2, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Rogers High School in the Student Commons Atrium. The event, part of the Newport 2037 Comprehensive Plan Update, invites residents to share their ideas on what they want the […]
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Small Business Collective launches in Middletown to support Rhode Island entrepreneurs
A new nonprofit aimed at supporting small business owners has launched in Rhode Island. Small Business Collective, based in Middletown, will offer collaborative workspace, community events and networking opportunities for entrepreneurs across the state, according to an announcement Tuesday. Mollie Frazer Williams has been named executive director of the organization. She previously served as director […]
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Matthew Gray elected chair of Discover Newport board
Matthew Gray, owner of Gray Matter Marketing and Ragged Island Brewing Company, has been elected chair of the Board of Directors of Discover Newport. Gray, who represents Portsmouth on the board, has served since 2019. He previously chaired the finance committee as treasurer and served on the organization’s recent CEO search committee. Discover Newport is […]
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Obituary: Constantine Gianetis
Constantine (Costa), also known to many as Gus, Gianetis, age 83, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at home on November 27, 2025, surrounded by his devoted wife and family, following a courageous four-year battle with multiple cancers. Costa was born on April 10, 1942, in Newport, Rhode Island, to the late Stamos and Elizabeth Gianetis. […]
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54 arrested for DUI during Thanksgiving holiday in Rhode Island
Law enforcement agencies across Rhode Island arrested 54 people for driving under the influence during the Thanksgiving holiday period, according to the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association. The arrests occurred between noon on Nov. 26 and 6 a.m. on Dec. 1, representing the combined efforts of all 38 municipal police departments and the Rhode Island […]