Newport Classical has announced its 2026-2027 Chamber Series, a twelve-concert season running from September through June at Newport Classical Recital Hall at 42 Dearborn St. Tickets go on sale to the public August 4 at newportclassical.org. The series opens September 18 with Invoke, a multi-instrumental quartet exploring American musical traditions from bluegrass and Appalachian fiddle […]
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Newport Mansions’ “Sessions” series continues with BBMak acoustic performance at the Isaac Bell House
BBMak, the British trio that topped charts on both sides of the Atlantic in the early 2000s, recently recorded a three-song acoustic set at the Isaac Bell House as part of the Newport Mansions’ ongoing “Sessions” music video series. The video will be released Wednesday, July 30, on the Newport Mansions YouTube channel (@newport.mansions). The […]
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Newport Beach Fest to bring NFL legends, beach football, and live entertainment to Fort Adams over Labor Day weekend
Fort Adams State Park will host an inaugural two-day waterfront festival over Labor Day weekend, bringing professional beach football, NFL legends, live entertainment, and more than 1,000 tons of sand to one of New England’s most iconic event venues. Newport Beach Fest is scheduled for September 5-6 and will serve as the debut of the […]
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Four arrested, 24 citations issued during law enforcement operation at Aquapalooza in Portsmouth
Four people were arrested and 24 citations issued during a multi-agency law enforcement operation at the 2026 Aquapalooza event held Saturday at Potter’s Cove, the Portsmouth Police Department announced Monday. Officers arrested Robinson Alves, 23, of Fall River, Mass., and Justin Taymes, 39, also of Fall River, each on charges of operating a watercraft while […]
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What Sold: A look at 12 homes that changed hands last week in Newport County (July 20 – 24)
Last week, I had the opportunity to spend a few days in Colorado at the REMAX Torchbearers Conference, an annual gathering of some of the top REMAX agents under 40 years old from across the United States. It was an incredible opportunity to collaborate, share ideas, and learn from some of the best professionals in […]
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Newport Democratic City Committee endorses Helena Buonanno Foulkes for governor
The Newport Democratic City Committee has endorsed Helena Buonanno Foulkes in the race for Rhode Island governor, the latest show of support for the former CVS executive making her second bid for the state’s top office. “I’m grateful to have the support of the Newport Democratic City Committee,” Foulkes said. “From the cost of housing […]
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Newport Folk Festival closes out with Nathaniel Rateliff, Dave Matthews, Joan Baez, and Mavis Staples in unforgettable Sunday finale
The 2026 Newport Folk Festival went out in style Sunday at Fort Adams State Park, closing its sold-out three-day run with a finale that few in attendance will soon forget. Nathaniel Rateliff & Friends headlined the Fort Stage to close the weekend, but it was the surprise guests that sent the crowd into a frenzy. […]
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My Mama Joe, Hope & Help: Acceptance and a place to begin
“You can’t choose the color of your skin. You can’t choose the year you were born. And you can’t choose to develop a brain disease. But people have the right to choose a lot of things, and you can choose to accept people for who they are.” And so began my conversation with Herb Caldwell, […]
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Newport Folk Festival Day 2: The Lumineers close out a packed Saturday at Fort Adams
NEWPORT — Day 2 of the sold-out 2026 Newport Folk Festival delivered another full slate of music Saturday at Fort Adams State Park, with The Lumineers closing out the Fort Stage to cap an afternoon and evening that built steadily toward one of the weekend’s most anticipated headliners. Gillian Welch & David Rawlings turned heads […]
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Gansett Run Club bringing Ice Bucket Challenge back to Providence to benefit ALS Rhode Island
More than a decade after the Ice Bucket Challenge swept the internet and raised millions for ALS research, a Providence running club is bringing it back. Gansett Run Club, ALS Rhode Island, and Narragansett Brewery will host a community Ice Bucket Challenge on Wednesday, August 12, at the brewery’s Providence location at 271 Tockwotton Street. […]
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Dr. Michael Fine: Why it’s crazy we don’t have community paramedicine everywhere in Rhode Island
One of the things driving health care cost increases in the US is the way people use emergency rooms for routine medical care. Between 40 and 88 percent of all emergency room visits are for diseases and conditions that don’t require hospitalization – for colds and sore throats and simple sprains, headaches and back pain. […]
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Seigler has first career 4-hit game to help the Red Sox beat the Blue Jays
BOSTON (AP) — Anthony Seigler led off with a homer and had his first four-hit game in the majors, Romy Gonzalez broke an eighth-inning tie with an RBI double and the Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-4 on Friday night. Boston rebounded from a loss Wednesday night in the second game of […]
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Newport man dies after alleged drunk driver struck him in Memorial Boulevard crosswalk; DUI charge upgraded
A Newport man struck by an alleged drunk driver while crossing Memorial Boulevard in a motorized mobility scooter earlier this week has died, Newport Police announced Friday. John Miles, of 4 Chapel Terrace, Newport, was killed in the crash that occurred at approximately 10:39 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Memorial Boulevard and Chapel Street. […]
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Jamestown Arts Center hosts Indonesian batik artists for illustrated talk and trunk show July 30
Internationally recognized batik artists Agus Ismoyo and Nia Fliam will visit the Jamestown Arts Center on Thursday, July 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. for an illustrated artist talk and trunk show exploring the cultural, philosophical, and creative dimensions of Indonesian batik. Drawing on more than 40 years of artistic practice at their studio, Babaran […]
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Newport man arrested on DUI charges after striking mobility scooter rider in crosswalk on Memorial Boulevard
Update, July 24, 2026: John Miles, of 4 Chapel Terrace, Newport, the victim in this crash, has died from his injuries. Jose Monterroso Villagran now faces an upgraded charge of driving under the influence of liquor or drugs resulting in death, first offense. Read the full updated story here. A Newport man has been arrested […]
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Luka Gavran earns second straight clean sheet in Toronto’s scoreless draw with Revolution
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Luka Gavran made four saves to help Toronto FC play Matt Turner and the New England Revolution to a scoreless draw on Wednesday night. Gavran had three saves in the first half in posting his second straight clean sheet after Toronto (3-6-7) played CF Montreal to a scoreless draw on Thursday. […]
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On the Ballot: Crowded field for Lieutenant Governor
Correction, July 24, 2026: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that candidate Cynthia Coyne had no financial report on file with the Board of Elections at the end of the first quarter, and misspelled her last name as “Cloyne” in one instance. Her full name as it appears on the ballot is Cynthia […]
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Newport Police issue traffic advisory for Folk Festival weekend; Harrison Avenue northbound lane closed to vehicles daily
Newport Police have issued a traffic advisory for the sold-out Newport Folk Festival, running Friday, July 24, through Sunday, July 26, at Fort Adams State Park, with road closures and traffic pattern changes in effect each day. Beginning at 8 a.m. daily, the northbound lane of Harrison Avenue between the Fort Adams entrance and the […]
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Four Democrats paint their views for the ‘entrepreneurial’ lieutenant governor’s office
by Nolan Page, Rhode Island Current July 21, 2026 How would you pitch Rhode Island to a space alien? That was the question that wrapped up Tuesday’s lieutenant governor forum with four Democrats seeking the office.Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos and three of her four Democratic challengers, Sue AnderBois, Xaykham “Xay” Khamsyvoravong and Cindy Coyne, offered […]
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Newport Harbormaster urges paddlers to wear life jackets and stay alert during Folk and Jazz Festival weekends
With Newport Folk and Jazz Festival weekends drawing thousands of visitors to the water, the Newport Harbormaster is reminding paddlers and boaters to take extra precautions on what becomes one of the busiest stretches of Newport Harbor all summer. Kayaks, paddleboards, sailboats, launches, ferries, and powerboats all share the harbor during festival weekends, creating challenging […]
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New York seafood company acquires Newport-based Endeavor Seafood
Mark Foods, a New York-based seafood importer and processor generating more than $1 billion in annual revenue, has acquired Endeavor Seafood, a Newport frozen seafood importer based at 110 William St. The acquisition completes a relationship that began in 2021 when Mark Foods made an equity investment in Endeavor. Financial terms were not disclosed. Endeavor […]
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State agencies warn against all water contact at Lower Melville Pond in Portsmouth and Tiogue Lake in Coventry due to algae blooms
Rhode Island health and environmental officials are advising the public to avoid all contact with Lower Melville Pond in Portsmouth and Tiogue Lake in Coventry after harmful algae blooms were detected at both locations. The Rhode Island Department of Health and the Department of Environmental Management recommend avoiding swimming, fishing, boating, and kayaking at both […]
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Newport lifts boil water advisory after repairs completed and water tests clear
The Rhode Island Department of Health has cleared Newport Water customers to resume normal water use, lifting the precautionary boil water advisory that had been in effect since Sunday. The advisory was issued July 19 after a 24-inch main broke under West Main Road near the Home Depot shopping center, affecting approximately 2,000 customers. A […]
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Providence Restaurant Weeks returns for its 20th year with nearly 80 restaurants and two weeks of dining deals
Providence Restaurant Weeks celebrates its 20th anniversary this weekend, running July 26 through August 8 with nearly 80 participating restaurants offering prix fixe menus, lunch and dinner specials, seasonal dishes, and creative drink offerings across Rhode Island. The event, presented by GoProvidence and sponsored by Navigant Credit Union, has grown from a summer promotion launched […]
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Roger Federer narrates his path to tennis greatness in new video series ahead of his Newport induction this August
Before Roger Federer receives what the International Tennis Hall of Fame calls the Ultimate Honor in Tennis this August in Newport, the Hall of Fame is releasing a six-part video series in which the Swiss legend narrates his own rise from a young player in Switzerland to one of the most celebrated athletes in the […]