The Newport Police Department issued a traffic advisory Tuesday afternoon ahead of the city’s annual Independence Day fireworks celebration, warning drivers of parking restrictions designed to ease congestion during the popular event. Beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, July 4th, no parking will be allowed on West Narragansett Avenue between Thames Street and Marchant Street. […]
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Newport Restoration Foundation announces 2025 Historic Preservation Award winners
The Newport Restoration Foundation and the City of Newport have announced the recipients of the 19th Annual Doris Duke Historic Preservation Awards, recognizing four outstanding preservation projects that exemplify craftsmanship, community engagement, and adaptive reuse. The awards ceremony will take place on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Rough Point in Newport, marking the foundation’s largest […]
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Newport area’s under-18 population declining significantly
Where have all the children gone? While the nationwide under-18 population fell by 1.4 percent from 2010 to 2020, and in Rhode Island, it dropped by 6 percent, the numbers are dramatically higher for the Newport area, according to the recently released 2025 Rhode Island Kids Count Factbook. Every community in the Newport area saw […]
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Letter to the Editor: CRMC reform – always good policy
Back in 2021 and 2022 when I was a member of the House of Representatives, I chaired a study commission that explored and recommended ways to reform the Coastal Resources Management Council. The council has long been criticized for both its decisions and its composition as a panel of political appointees without any marine, coastal, […]
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New law encourages affordable housing development in Rhode Island
A new law sponsored by House Commission on Housing Affordability Chairwoman June S. Speakman and Sen. Tiara T. Mack makes various improvements to Rhode Island’s Low and Moderate Income Housing Act to encourage the construction of homes Rhode Islanders can afford. The bill is part of the housing package backed this year by House Speaker […]
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Listing of the Week: 45 Houston Avenue, Newport
Tucked away on a quiet side street in one of Newport’s most beloved and walkable neighborhoods, Magnolia Cottage at 45 Houston Avenue offers the rare combination of historic charm, thoughtful updates, and an unbeatable location. Represented by Michelle Aguiar of the Fitzpatrick Team at RE/MAX Results, this listing captures the best of coastal living in […]
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Middletown gears up for Summer Concert Series
Get ready for some free outdoor tunes in Middletown this summer. The town is rolling out its “Music In Middletown” series, with concerts every Monday in July at Paradise Valley Park and in August at Second Beach. Here’s what’s on tap for July at Paradise Valley Park (19 Prospect Ave.): July 7: Lois Vaughan Trio […]
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Newport Housing Authority receives national award for ‘A Ride Can Change A Life’
The Newport Housing Authority has received national recognition for a groundbreaking transportation initiative, “A Ride Can Change a Life,” earning a prestigious Award of Merit from the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO). The award celebrates outstanding innovation in housing and community development programs across the United States. Launched as a pilot and now a fully […]
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Morning Notes: Queen Mary 2 graces Newport Harbor today
Good morning, Newport! Today is Wednesday, July 2, the 183rd day of 2025. There are 182 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know Newport Harbor is welcoming one of the world’s most famous ocean liners today as the majestic Queen Mary 2 makes her scheduled port call at the City by the […]
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Fort Adams Trust opens historic underground listening tunnels to self-guided tours
Fort Adams Trust has opened its mysterious underground listening tunnels to the public for the first time, marking a significant expansion of the self-guided tour experience at the National Historic Landmark. The narrow, brick-lined passageways were originally constructed in the 19th century as a covert military feature, allowing soldiers to detect approaching enemy intruders. These […]
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‘Antiques Roadshow’ expert to share stories of hidden treasures at Rosecliff
Stories of priceless artwork lying unrecognized for decades will take center stage when one of America’s leading antiquities experts visits Newport next week. Lark E. Mason Jr., a regular appraiser on PBS’s “Antiques Roadshow” since the show began in 1996, will present “Discovering America’s Treasures” on July 17 at 6 p.m. at Rosecliff. The talk […]
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Colony House to host Independence Day Celebration with Declaration Reading, 21-gun salute
The Newport Historical Society will open the doors of the Colony House on July 4th as part of the city’s Independence Day celebrations, offering residents and visitors a chance to experience history at one of America’s oldest government buildings. The Colony House, which stands as the fourth oldest statehouse still operating in the United States, […]
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Providence Restaurant Weeks returns with 60+ participating eateries
Providence Restaurant Weeks is set to return July 6-19, offering diners two weeks of special menus and dining deals at more than 60 restaurants throughout Providence and surrounding Rhode Island communities. The annual event, presented by Navigant Credit Union, will feature breakfast, lunch, and dinner specials including multi-course prix fixe menus and seasonal offerings across […]
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Morning Notes: Preservation Society names new chairman, welcomes trustees at annual gathering
Good morning, Newport! Today is Tuesday, July 1, the 182nd day of 2024. There are 183 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know Outgoing Board of Trustees Chairman William F. Lucey receives the Antiquarian Award, presented by Vice Chairman Patrick Kerins. (Credit: Dave Hansen/The Preservation Society of Newport County) The Preservation Society […]
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Portsmouth Fire Department quickly contains brush fire on Anthony Road
Portsmouth firefighters successfully contained a brush fire on Anthony Road Monday morning, preventing it from spreading to nearby homes. At 11:13 a.m., Portsmouth Fire Department crews responded to Anthony Road in the Common Fence Point neighborhood for a reported brush fire. Upon arrival, firefighters were able to quickly contain the blaze before it could reach […]
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What Sold: A look at 25 recent sales across Newport County (June 23 – 27)
Summer has officially arrived, and with it, so has the traffic, on our roads and in our real estate market. Between June 23rd and June 27th, 25 properties closed across Newport County, ranging from historic single-family homes and multi-family investments to luxury condos and coastal retreats. It was a busy week for local conveyances and […]
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Math Matters: Newport County communities receive state funding for summer learning programs
Four Newport County communities will benefit from more than $2 million in state funding aimed at boosting math skills among Rhode Island students this summer, as part of Governor Dan McKee’s expanded Learn365RI initiative. Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, and Tiverton were among 25 municipalities statewide awarded grants through the McKee Administration’s #MathMattersRI campaign, designed to provide […]
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Newport City Council schedules Executive Session following disrupted meeting
The Newport City Council will convene in executive session Tuesday (July 1) to discuss compliance with the council’s rules of decorum, following a June 25 council meeting where a councilor’s conduct prompted a mid-meeting recess. The closed-door meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. in the second-floor conference room at Newport City Hall. The council will […]
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What’s Up in Newport County this week and weekend: June 30 – July 6
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport County, Rhode Island, this weekend, Monday, June 30 through Sunday, July 6. Are you organizing an event? Submit events to our community calendar. Monday, June 30 Things To Do 10 am: Free self-guided tours at Eisenhower House 3 pm: Jamestown Farmers Market at Jamestown Recreation Center 5 pm: ECO Fundraiser at […]
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Legislators strengthen access to shoreline rights of way
A pair of bills sponsored by Sen. Victoria Gu, Rep. Terri Cortvriend and Rep. Kathleen A. Fogarty to strengthen access to public rights of way to the shore have become law. One of the bills (2025-S 0716aa, 2025-H 6093Aaa) sets requirements that municipalities, private agencies and other organizations would have to follow before they could reduce or […]
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Princess June and Newport Classical artists to kick off 2025 NIMFest concert series on July 6
Mystic folk trio Princess June and Newport Classical Festival Artists will open the eight-week NIMFest summer concert series at King Park Gazebo on Sunday, July 6, from 3–6 p.m. The free, family-friendly event is presented thanks to a generous donation from the Hamilton Family Foundation, and produced by the New England Music Organization and North End Entertainment. The Newport-based […]
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Morning Notes: Newport to discuss Easton’s Beach future at final community workshop tonight
Good morning, Newport! Today is Monday, June 30, the 181st day of 2025. There are 184 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know via City of Newport The City of Newport will conclude its comprehensive Easton’s Beach planning process tonight with a virtual community meeting designed to chart the popular shoreline destination’s […]
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Experience shines alongside the Brightwork at 2025 Tiedemann Regatta
Photos: Stuart Streuli / New York Yacht Club A century ago, R Class yachts were the sports cars of the yachting world, sleek and low to the ground, nimble in the corners and quick around the course, and, above all, demanding to drive. A century later they still are, at least in the eyes of […]
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Morning Notes: New bio-absorption garden unveiled at Marble House
Good morning, Newport! Today is Sunday, June 29, the 180th day of 2025. There are 185 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held in the southwest corner of the Marble House visitor parking lot Friday to unveil a new bio-absorption garden. A project of Scenic Aquidneck (The Preservation […]