Lynn Underwood Ceglie has announced she is running for re-election to the Newport City Council in 2026, seeking another term representing the city’s Second Ward. Ceglie, who has served on the council for 12 years, said her decision to run again is rooted in a commitment to providing experienced, common-sense leadership and continuing to address […]
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Home of the Week: Own two historic cottages in the Point. 19 & 19½ Third Street, Newport.
Have you ever dreamt of living in Newport’s Historic Point neighborhood? 19 & 19½ Third Street presents a rare opportunity to own two Victorian cottages in one of the city’s most beloved and architecturally significant enclaves. Known as the Baxter and Gladding houses, these mid-19th century residences offer a compelling blend of preserved period character […]
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Newport Juneteenth celebration to mark fourth year at Fort Adams with RI 250 theme
The fourth annual Newport Juneteenth celebration will be held Saturday, June 20, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Fort Adams State Park, organizers announced. The event, presented by Rhode Island Slave History Medallions, will mark Juneteenth with a Rhode Island 250th anniversary theme this year and will be expanded to celebrate the history of […]
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Patriots coach Mike Vrabel focused on spring workouts after missing final day of draft last month
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — After a controversial start to the offseason that saw Mike Vrabel the subject of headlines for things other than football, the Patriots coach says he’s enjoying keeping his focus on the field. “We all have to deal with things outside of here. And my focus and, obviously, the excitement I have […]
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Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain talks budget, restructuring, and her final weeks in monthly chat
Newport Public Schools Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain joined What’sUpNewp owner and publisher Ryan Belmore and editor Frank Prosnitz on Wednesday afternoon for her penultimate monthly conversation before her June 30 retirement — a wide-ranging discussion dominated by the district’s deepening budget crisis, possible facility restructuring, and personnel changes at the top of Rogers High School. […]
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Middletown to dedicate Liberty Tree May 31 in kickoff to America 250 events
Middletown will dedicate a historic Liberty Tree on Sunday, May 31, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Paradise Valley Park, the first major event from the town’s 250 Commission marking the 250th anniversary of American independence. The event will feature a keynote speech by R.I. Secretary of State Gregg Amore, along with a historic open […]
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Tiverton library to host ‘Rethinking Lawns’ talk on June 10
The Tiverton Public Library will host a free talk titled “Rethinking Lawns” on Wednesday, June 10, at 6:30 p.m. The presentation will be given by Emily Dutra of Butterfly Effect Farm and will cover the history of lawns, how to treat them organically and alternatives to traditional lawns, according to the library. The event is […]
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What Sold: A look at 21 homes that traded hands last week (May 19-23)
It may have been a wet Memorial Day weekend, but some lucky homeowners were still able to close just in time to enjoy the start of summer in Newport County. Despite the up’s and down’s, the market continues to move, with 21 conveyances recorded across Newport County last week as buyer activity steadily increases heading […]
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Boston’s Joe Mazzulla wins NBA’s Coach of the Year, repeats claim that it should be a staff award
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics was asked a couple months ago about the possibility of winning the Coach of the Year award this season, and his answer was succinct. “I don’t need it,” he said back in March. “I think it’s a stupid award.” On Tuesday, Mazzulla won […]
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Just My Opinion: What’s a School Committee seat worth — Nine
Nine. It takes nine months for human gestation. There are nine defensive players on the baseball field. In the Baha’i Faith nine is considered the number of perfection and symbolizes the culmination of religious revelation. September is the ninth month, the only month in the English language whose letter count equals the number of the […]
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Ellen Pinnock announces bid for second term on Newport City Council
Newport City Councilwoman Ellen Pinnock announced she will run for a second term representing Ward 1. Pinnock said advocating for young people has been central to her work on the council. During her first term, she said she pushed for expanded recreation opportunities, stronger connections between the city and its schools, safer spaces for children […]
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Newport Charter Yacht Show returns to Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard in June
The annual Newport Charter Yacht Show will return June 22–25 at Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard, drawing a fleet of charter yachts, brokers and industry professionals to Newport’s waterfront, organizers announced. The show serves as a marketplace for charter yachts preparing to cruise New England waters, giving crews a chance to present their programs and amenities […]
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Amo, Reed, Whitehouse announce $30,000 NEA grant for Newport Contemporary Ballet
Newport Contemporary Ballet has been awarded $30,000 in funding from the National Endowment for the Arts, U.S. Sens. Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and U.S. Rep. Gabe Amo announced Tuesday. The funding will support the ballet’s annual Newport Dance Festival, which this year will explore the theme of freedom in honor of the nation’s 250th […]
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Rep. Lauren Carson announces bid for re-election in 2026
Rhode Island Rep. Lauren Carson, a Democrat, has announced she will run for re-election in 2026 to represent Newport in House District 75. Carson was first elected to the Rhode Island House of Representatives in 2014 and serves as a deputy majority leader. She said her work at the State House has focused on local […]
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Gerry Goldstein: Strength isn’t always what it seems
The pundits and TV talking heads have recently bandied about a relatively new term, “asymmetrical war.” As it suggests, this refers to a conflict in which one of the combatants is militarily far stronger than the other. The term was created in 1975 by the late political scientist Andrew J. R. Mack, whose seminal essay […]
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St. George’s School honors Class of 2026 at Prize Day, with several students earning top awards
St. George’s School celebrated its 98 graduating seniors at its annual Prize Day ceremony, recognizing the Class of 2026 for achievement in academics, the arts, athletics and character, with several Rhode Island students among the top honorees. Julienne Patterson received the St. George’s Medal, awarded to the member of the sixth form who, in the […]
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The origins of Memorial Day and how it has evolved
Memorial Day is a U.S. holiday that is officially about mourning the nation’s fallen service members, but it has come to signal the unofficial start of summer and a long weekend of travel and discounts on anything from mattresses to lawn mowers. Here is a look at the holiday and how it has evolved: When is Memorial Day? It […]
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Twins complete three-game sweep over Red Sox with 6-5 win at soggy Fenway Park
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Brooks Lee hit a tiebreaking, two-run single in a three-run sixth inning, and the Minnesota Twins held off the Boston Red Sox 6-5 at soggy Fenway Park to complete a three-game sweep for their 10th victory in 14 games. It was Minnesota’s first three-game sweep in Fenway […]
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IYRS offers support to students affected by The Landing School closure
IYRS School of Technology & Trades is extending support to students, applicants and families affected by the recent closure of The Landing School of Boatbuilding & Design in Arundel, Maine, offering guidance and a pathway for those looking to continue their marine trades education. “We are saddened to learn of The Landing School’s closing and […]
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Charter Books to host bestselling author Annabel Monaghan at OceanCliff on June 8
Charter Books will host New York Times bestselling author Annabel Monaghan for a summer cocktail event at OceanCliff on Monday, June 8, to celebrate her latest novel, “Dolly All the Time.” The event runs from 4 to 6 p.m., with Monaghan, author of “Nora Goes Off Script,” in conversation with Kylie McCollough, founder of the […]
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Tiedemann Classics Regatta expands fleet for 2026, adding Herreshoff H-class sloops and vintage fiberglass yachts
The Robert H. Tiedemann Classics Regatta will expand its fleet for its 2026 edition, adding two new cohorts to the longtime celebration of classic yachting set for June 27 and 28 at the New York Yacht Club Harbour Court. This year, Newport’s rapidly growing class of Herreshoff H-class sloops and vintage PHRF-rated fiberglass boats will […]
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Castle Hill Inn officially reopens Agassiz Mansion following February fire
NEWPORT, R.I. — Castle Hill Inn officially reopened the Agassiz Mansion on Thursday, welcoming guests back to the historic property just in time for Memorial Day Weekend, more than three months after a fire damaged the landmark retreat on Ocean Drive. The reopening encompasses the main level of the Mansion, including the lobby, The Lawn […]
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Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in Rhode Island
The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $366,712 in April, 0.7% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, […]
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More than Storage: How Middletown Self Storage is keeping it in the family, and giving back to the community that built them
If you’ve driven down Valley Road or past Aquidneck Avenue lately, you’ve passed by one of Aquidneck Island’s quietly essential local businesses. Middletown Self Storage has two facilities, nearly 1,700 units, and nearly two decades of community roots. Last week, I had the privilege of sitting down with Hannah Snow, Chief Operating Officer, and Mackenzie […]