Psychologically speaking, I am off-kilter. I suffer from a variety of maladies, including tyrannophobia, authoritophobia, politicophobia, and TAD. Coincidentally (or not), these conditions arose concurrently with the ascendance of His Royal Vileness, Donald J. Trump, to the highest office in our land. That’s where TAD –Trump Anxiety Disorder – comes in. Never before have I […]
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What Sold: A look at 9 recent sales across Newport County (April 6-10)
Last week, we only saw 9 recent residential sales across Little Compton, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, and Tiverton, reflecting a market that is very much in the vices of limited availability. From entry-level condominiums to properties approaching the $2 million mark, buyers and sellers continue to find alignment with active listings as we move deeper into […]
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Letter to the Editor: Our fifth graders deserve better. The time to act Is now
Why aren’t we facing the reality that elementary students belong in elementary school? Research shows the transition to middle school is a high-stakes turning point where academic performance often declines. Uprooting 10-year-olds from a familiar environment exposes them to social pressures they are not developmentally ready to navigate – cliques, heightened self-consciousness, and expectations designed […]
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More than a building: Inside the next chapter of Newport’s Boys & Girls Clubs
“It’s not about a big building. It’s about what happens inside the building,” said Kelley Coen, newly appointed CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Newport County. She shared the remark at a recent Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce Women of Distinction event, where Coen was interviewed by Newport Chamber CEO Erin Donovan-Boyle. A […]
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Developer of Massachusetts offshore wind farm sues to stop turbine manufacturer from walking away
By HOLLY RAMER and JENNIFER McDERMOTT Associated Press The developer of a major Massachusetts offshore wind farm is suing its turbine manufacturer seeking to force it to stay with the project. Vineyard Wind filed a lawsuit Wednesday in Massachusetts against GE Renewables. That comes after the parent company for GE Renewables said it would be […]
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Rhode Island’s indie bookstore passport program returns, sending readers on a statewide literary road trip
Three Rhode Island independent bookstores are relaunching a statewide program that challenges readers to visit every indie bookshop in the state — and rewards those who pull it off. The Rhode Island Independent Bookstore Passport Adventure, first launched in 2019, returns April 18 and runs through April 26. Passports are free and will be distributed […]
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Newport Prevention Coalition and police to host DEA Drug Take Back Day on April 25 at the Salvation Army
The Newport Prevention Coalition and the Newport Police Department will host the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Salvation Army, 51 Memorial Blvd. A Newport police officer will be on hand to collect tablets, capsules, patches and other solid forms of prescription […]
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Rhode Island Spirits and Save The Bay launch new gin made with botanicals foraged from Narragansett Bay’s shoreline
Rhode Island Spirits has partnered with Save The Bay to release a new gin made with botanicals foraged directly from the shoreline of Save The Bay’s Providence Bay Center, with a portion of every bottle sold going back to bay conservation. Rhodium Save The Bay Gin is the latest release from Rhode Island Spirits, New […]
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On the Market: A busy weekend of Open Houses ahead in Newport County (April 11-12)
If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to get a feel for the market, this weekend is it. We’re heading into one of the most active open house weekends we’ve seen all year across Newport County. The calendar is full, the weather is cooperating, and there’s a noticeable sense that the spring market is […]
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Knicks stay alive in race for No. 2 seed in East, beat Celtics in Tatum’s return to MSG
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Josh Hart scored 15 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter, Jalen Brunson had 25 points and 10 assists, and the New York Knicks stayed alive in the race for the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 112-106 victory over Jayson Tatum and […]
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Cynthia Nixon to discuss ‘The Gilded Age’ and her career at An Evening with Cynthia Nixon at The Breakers on April 26
Cynthia Nixon, the Emmy, Tony and Grammy award-winning actor known for her roles in HBO’s “The Gilded Age” and “Sex and the City,” will appear in conversation at The Breakers on Sunday, April 26, in an event hosted by the Preservation Society of Newport County. The evening will feature Nixon discussing her portrayal of Ada […]
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McKee announces $60M bond proposal for CCRI workforce training center in Warwick
Gov. Dan McKee on Wednesday announced a proposed $60 million general obligation bond to build a Workforce Innovation Center at the Community College of Rhode Island’s Warwick campus, part of a broader $600 million infrastructure bond package included in his fiscal year 2027 budget. The proposed 44,000-square-foot facility would feature industry-standard labs, simulation spaces and […]
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Secretary Amore launches ‘Play Ball for RI250’ initiative at Rumford Little League
Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI250 Commission on Wednesday officially launched Play Ball for RI250, a statewide initiative linking youth baseball and softball with Rhode Island’s Semiquincentennial commemorations ahead of July 4, 2026. The kickoff event was held at the Kimberly Ann Rock Complex in Rumford and brought together Little League players, […]
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Publisher’s Note: It’s a News Day. Start Local.
Today is Local News Day. More than 1,300 newsrooms across all 50 states are showing up for it. States including Colorado and North Carolina have issued formal proclamations. So have cities and counties from Helena, Mont., to Waltham, Mass. It is, by any measure, a genuine national moment for local journalism — and What’sUpNewp is […]
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Sen. Euer’s bill to protect contraceptive coverage regardless of federal law heard in committee
Legislation that would require Rhode Island health insurers to cover contraceptives at no cost, independent of federal law, was heard in the Senate Health and Human Services Committee Tuesday. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Dawn Euer, who represents Newport and Jamestown, is aimed at preserving contraceptive coverage for Rhode Islanders even if the Affordable Care […]
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Rhode Island challenger ensures US will have a boat at next year’s America’s Cup
NAPLES, Italy (AP) — There will be an American boat at next year’s America’s Cup after all. American Racing Challenger Team USA representing Sail Newport in Rhode Island was announced as an official challenger Wednesday for the 2027 regatta scheduled off Naples. The new team said it acquired key sailing assets from American Magic, including the AC75 […]
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The JPT brings cult classics, Paul Thomas Anderson films and a live rock night to Newport this April
The Jane Pickens Theater is bringing a lineup of cult classics and acclaimed films to its Washington Square screen this month, highlighted by a special one-night-only event pairing live rock music with one of cinema’s most beloved mockumentaries. On April 16, the JPT will screen “This Is Spinal Tap,” Rob Reiner’s classic satire of rock […]
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Newport Restoration Foundation’s new executive director to headline final Arts Around the Fire event of the season
The Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County will wrap up its Arts Around the Fire series for the season on Wednesday, April 15, with a conversation featuring Hilary Fagan, the new executive director of the Newport Restoration Foundation. The free event runs from 6 to 8 p.m. at Sardella’s Restaurant, 30 Memorial Blvd. West, […]
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Woman in Jamestown Police custody escapes from Newport Hospital, later found in North Kingstown
A woman in the custody of the Jamestown Police Department escaped from Newport Hospital on Monday morning after slipping out of her handcuffs, according to a statement from the department. At approximately 8:20 a.m., the woman reported feeling ill while officers were preparing to transport her to Newport District Court for an arraignment on a […]
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What Sold: A look at 14 homes that traded hands across Newport County (March 30 – April 3)
Fourteen properties closed across Jamestown, Little Compton, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, and Tiverton last week, offering another look at how the market is performing as we move through the spring season. The range of sales continues to reflect broad participation across price points and property types. The week was highlighted by the sale of 17 Ferolbink […]
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Tatum and Brown carry Celtics to 115-101 win over Raptors
BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 26 points, Jayson Tatum had 23 points and 13 rebounds and the Boston Celtics beat the Toronto Raptors 115-101 on Sunday. Neemias Queta had 18 points and seven rebounds, and Payton Pritchard scored 17 points for the Celtics, who won their third straight to move closer to clinching second […]
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Dr. Michael Fine: A new med school at URI is a crazy good opportunity
Some friends and colleagues from Brown University Health are arguing that Rhode Island doesn’t need a new medical school at URI – and that such a new medical school won’t help address Rhode Island’s primary care physician supply crisis. One part of that is true. If you dropped a medical school from outer space into […]
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Letter to the Editor: Newport Fire Chief Harp Donnelly on the Noreen Stonor Drexel Birthing Center announcement
Editor’s note: The following letter to the editor was submitted by Newport Fire Chief Humphrey J. “Harp” Donnelly IV in response to today’s announcement that the Noreen Stonor Drexel Birthing Center at Newport Hospital will remain open. What’sUpNewp published a news story on the announcement, which you can read here. The recent announcement by Brown […]
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‘The Outsiders’ national tour brings Broadway to Providence with a 20-year-old newcomer in the lead
Nolan White is on the road in the national tour of “The Outsiders,” in the lead role of Ponyboy Curtis. “I’m 20 in real life,” he said in our recent phone call, “playing a 14-year-old. I guess I look pretty young.” For those who never read the novel or saw the 1983 movie, “The Outsiders” […]