I don’t know about you, but I keep getting my generations mixed up. That’s easy to do these days, what with pop culture references constantly bombarding us with the opinions and preferences of people belonging to Gen X, Gen Y, and Gen Z. Throw in Millennials, Gen Alpha and Gen Beta and I’m lost in […]
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Run Newport captures first place in Rhode Island Grand Prix
Run Newport claimed the top spot in the 2025 Rhode Island Grand Prix, a seven-race series spanning eight months that pits running clubs from across the state against one another. The team, composed of 31 Aquidneck Island runners, finished with 5,239 points, edging out second-place Adult Sentinel Striders, who accumulated 4,972 points. Phantom Farms Flyers […]
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Celtics end Pistons’ winning streak at a franchise record-tying 13 with 117-114 victory
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown, Derrick White and the Boston Celtics ended Detroit’s winning streak at a franchise record-tying 13, outlasting Cade Cunningham and the Pistons 117-114 on Wednesday night. The Eastern Conference-leading Pistons squandered a chance to break the record they share with the 1989-90 and 2003-04 championship teams. […]
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Rhode Island Energy proposes increases in customer electric and gas service charges
More bad news for Rhode Islanders struggling to pay their energy bills: Hikes are coming. Rhode Island Energy unveiled its long-anticipated request to increase service charges for gas and electric customers in a press release the day before the Thanksgiving holiday. An application was simultaneously submitted to the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission for review. […]
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What’s up this weekend in Newport County: Nov. 27-30
Discover all that’s happening for live music, entertainment, and events this Thanksgiving weekend in and around Newport. Organizing an event? Add it to What’sUpNewp’s event calendar. Thursday, November 27 Things To Do 8:30 a.m.: Newport County YMCA 40th Annual Thanksgiving Day Pie Run at Newport YMCA 11 a.m.: Thanksgiving Day Meal at Seamen’s Church Institute […]
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Obituary: Joseph F. Souza Jr.
Joseph Francis Souza, Jr., born September 12, 1931, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. On October 15, 1955, Joseph married the love of his life, Mary Veronica Pacheco, and together they built a beautiful life anchored in devotion, hard work, and joy. They made their home at […]
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At Thanksgiving – what are we thankful for?
(Part 3 of 3) Here’s the third and final part of what now turns out to be a three-part answer to my question, what are we thankful for? Over the last few years I’ve asked people through Facebook and email what it is that they are thankful for this year – as we approach the […]
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Fitzpatrick scores 14 as New Haven beats D-III Salve Regina 78-47
WEST HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Jabri Fitzpatrick’s 14 points helped New Haven defeat Division-III Salve Regina 78-47 on Tuesday. Fitzpatrick added six rebounds for the Chargers (4-4). Stefano Faloppa scored 12 points, finishing 5 of 5 from the floor. Teshaun Steele shot 3 of 7 from the field, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, […]
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Jamestown Arts Center hosts Holiday Arts Market Dec. 5-6
The Jamestown Arts Center will hold its ninth annual Holiday Arts Market next month, featuring work from more than 20 local artists and artisans. The market runs Friday, Dec. 5, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. Visitors can browse ceramics, prints, paintings, jewelry, […]
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Jamestown Chamber announces holiday events, including Santa’s boat arrival
The Jamestown Chamber of Commerce has announced its lineup of holiday events for 2025, featuring a red ticket promotion, holiday stroll and visits with Santa. Beginning Thursday, Nov. 28, participating retailers and restaurants will distribute a red ticket for every $50 spent in Jamestown Village. At restaurants, red tickets are awarded for gift card purchases […]
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Letter to the Editor: It’s time to talk with our kids
To the Editor: It’s time to talk with our kids. As our community reels from the recent violent assault that occurred in the Rogers locker room, I urge parents and caregivers to discuss what took place with their children, no matter their age. While the act itself was deeply disturbing, I, like much of our […]
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Emmanuel Church unveils pollinator garden to support community food programs
Emmanuel Church has completed a new pollinator garden designed to bolster the church’s year-round efforts to provide fresh food to neighbors in need while supporting local ecosystems. The garden, located beside the church’s newly constructed accessible Community Bridge entrance, features plantings that support bees, butterflies and birds — pollinators essential to agriculture and global food […]
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O’Brien’s Pub to host fundraiser for Hurricane Melissa victims in Jamaica
O’Brien’s Pub will host a fundraiser to support victims of Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica on Wednesday, Dec. 10, from 4 to 7 p.m. The event aims to raise money for families and communities impacted by the hurricane, including relatives of O’Brien’s staff members. “The core of our staff at O’Brien’s is from Jamaica, and many […]
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At Thanksgiving – what are we thankful for?
(Part 2 of 3) Here’s the second part of what now turns out to be a three-part answer to my question, what are we thankful for? Each year, over the last few years, I’ve asked people over Facebook and through email what it is that they are thankful for this year – as we approach […]
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Letter to the Editor: Assault of student with disabilities should spur commitment to inclusion
The horrifying assault of a student with disabilities at Rogers High School is heartbreaking and deeply troubling. While accountability is essential, this moment must also prompt us—as a community—to reflect on how we support, include, and value people with disabilities in our schools and across Newport County. It is too easy for people with disabilities […]
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Four Rogers High School students now arrested in assault on special needs student
Newport police arrested two more Rogers High School students Monday in connection with the assault of a special needs student, bringing the total number of arrests to four. A 17-year-old male and a 14-year-old male were both arrested Monday and charged with assault against the same victim, according to Capt. Joseph C. Carroll. The arrests […]
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The Importance of It All: Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island
There is a refreshing vibe of positivity and connection when you visit Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island headquarters in Providence. All around you is a spirit of pride and purpose for what is both a logistically complex and emotionally demanding mission. I was taken aback, not because it seemed unbelievable, but because the energy […]
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Jamestown Arts Center announces Members’ Show awards; Molly Dickinson wins Best in Show
Molly Dickinson has been awarded Best in Show at the Jamestown Arts Center Members’ Show for her painting “Windfall (Primal Places),” an acrylic and oil work on birch panel. Judge Michael Rose, gallery manager at the Providence Art Club and founder of New England Art News, selected Dickinson’s piece from submissions by 150 artists. “It’s […]
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What Sold: A look at 17 homes that traded hands last week in Newport County (Nov. 17-21)
As we move toward the holiday season, the market is beginning to slow down in a natural and expected way. Even so, last week delivered 17 closed sales across our coastal communities, a clear sign that active buyers who stay engaged during this time of year are still finding success. November and December often reward […]
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At Thanksgiving – what are we thankful for?
Part 1 Each year, over the last few years, I’ve asked people over Facebook and through email what it is that they are thankful for this year – as we approach the Thanksgiving holiday. This year is different. There is considerable uncertainty in America, and what had been our norms, in particular allegiance to our […]
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On the Market: 46 homes hosting open houses this weekend in Newport County (Nov. 22 – 23)
As we head into Thanksgiving week and settle into the holiday season, most people are thinking about turkey, travel, and time with family. But if you have an appetite for real estate instead, you’re in luck—this weekend brings one of the busiest open house lineups we’ve seen in months. More than 50 open houses are […]
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Rogers High School football season ended after locker room assault
Newport police arrested a teenager Friday in connection with an assault on a special needs student at Rogers High School, and district officials announced they are ending the football season immediately following the incident. Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain said in a letter to families Friday that the district became aware late Thursday evening of a […]
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What’s up this weekend in Newport County: Nov. 21-23
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. Friday, November 21 Things To Do 4 p.m.: Sparkling Lights at The Breakers 4 p.m.: Holiday Lantern Walking Tour at Museum of Newport History 6:30 p.m.: Hell’s Kitchen Dinner Experience […]
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Letter to the Editor: Newport Hospital birthing center’s future remains uncertain
I read with interest the 2 articles you published recently regarding the panel discussions for the future of the Newport Hospital Birthing Center. My concern is that as long as Brown University Health has a large financial obligation to pay off the loans that they acquired when they purchased Lifespan, the Birthing Center’s existence will […]