Charter Books, in collaboration with the Newport Historical Society, will host an evening with Dr. Akeia de Barros Gomes on Wednesday, June 17, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the bookstore, 8 Broadway. De Barros Gomes, director of the Edward W. Kane and Martha J. Wallace Center for Black History and a Brown University lecturer, […]
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Local Democratic party leaders endorse Foulkes and Khamsyvoravong over incumbents
by Nancy Lavin, Rhode Island CurrentJune 9, 2026 The Democratic challengers for governor and lieutenant governor, Helena Buonanno Foulkes and Xay Khamsyvoravong, won the backing of local party leaders during a closed-door meeting at the Rochambeau Library in Providence Monday night. The Rhode Island Association of Democratic City and Town Chairs did not disclose vote […]
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Díaz hits leadoff homer and Aranda delivers go-ahead single to lift Rays over Red Sox 3-1
By ZAK GILBERT Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Yandy Díaz hit a leadoff homer and drove in two runs as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 3-1 on Monday night. Jonathan Aranda knocked in the tiebreaking run with a fifth-inning single for the AL East leaders, who had lost five […]
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The wisdom we carry: Celebrating the voices of older adults by listening to their lived experiences
“I want to live in a world where we aren’t focused on what aging takes away from us, but rather what it gives to us,” Helen Hames, founder of Age Ambassador and a regular contributor to What’s Up Newp, told a standing-room-only, multi-generational audience last week. “As I began listening more deeply to the older […]
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Officials warn against contact with Newport’s Almy Pond over algae bloom
The Rhode Island Department of Health and the Department of Environmental Management are advising people to avoid all contact with Almy Pond in Newport because of a harmful algae bloom. The agencies said all recreation at the pond, including swimming, fishing, boating and kayaking, is high risk and should be avoided. The bloom is caused […]
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Salve Regina lecturer Michael Bahry launches independent U.S. Senate bid
Michael Bahry, a visiting lecturer at Salve Regina University and former construction executive, announced he is gathering the 1,000 signatures needed to appear on the ballot as an independent candidate for the U.S. Senate. Bahry would be running for the seat held by Democratic Sen. Jack Reed, who is seeking re-election to a term he […]
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State budget includes Carson proposals to preserve Newport Hospital birthing center
The fiscal year 2027 state budget approved by the House of Representatives on Friday includes proposals from Rep. Lauren H. Carson to provide $1.6 million for Newport Hospital’s Noreen Stonor Drexel Birthing Center and to make it harder to close any birthing center in the state. Carson proposed the funding in response to Brown University […]
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Rhode Island slips to 26th for child well-being in national KIDS COUNT report
Rhode Island ranks 26th among the 50 states for child well-being, according to the 2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book released Monday by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, a drop from 20th the year before. The state’s overall rank, based on 2024 data, fell as it slid in two of the report’s four domains. The annual […]
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Cranston’s Ocean State Academy wins Rhode Island title in national math competition
Ocean State Academy, a private school for students with disabilities, has won a Rhode Island State Championship in the Prodigy State Challenge, billed as the world’s largest math competition, and went on to place near the top of the national field. The school said 98 percent of its elementary and middle school students took part, […]
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Newport’s Secret Garden Tour returns June 26-28 with a focus on the Point
The Secret Garden Tour returns for its 42nd year June 26-28, opening the gates to 14 private gardens in Newport’s historic Point neighborhood for a series of self-guided walking tours. The tour, which begins at Storer Park near the causeway to Goat Island, features a mix of returning favorites and gardens new to the route, […]
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Middletown, Jamestown and Block Island among 10 communities awarded state stormwater grants
The Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank has awarded nearly $1.1 million in grants to 10 communities, including three in Newport County and the Islands, to design and engineer systems aimed at reducing flooding from increasingly intense storms. The bank awarded a total of $1,095,800 to Bristol, Coventry, East Greenwich, Hopkinton, Jamestown, Middletown, New Shoreham, Pawtucket, Providence […]
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Letter to the Editor: Thank you for making Elliot’s Ride for Everyone a success
To the Editor: What an amazing day! We want to thank everyone who made Elliot’s Ride for Everyone such a success. On Saturday, June 6th, Bike Newport presented “Elliot’s Ride for Everyone – the annual event when the iconic Ocean Drive closes to cars and opens to people biking, walking, rolling and strolling – creating […]
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RI Voting Rights Act would prevent voter discrimination
The U.S. Supreme Court, in a jarring ruling recently, literally gutted the voting rights act, which had protected minority voters in many southern districts. Several organizations have been championing a Rhode Island version that would establish procedures to prevent discrimination in the voting process. In April, the bill was held for further study, although some […]
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Contreras homers and drives in 3 to lead Red Sox to 5-3 win over Yankees
By LARRY FLEISHER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Willson Conteras homered and drove in three runs on Friday night to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 5-3 victory over the New York Yankees, who put Aaron Judge on the injured list with a stress fracture in his right rib. Contreras homered for the second straight […]
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R.I. House approves Carson bill to create permanent commission on aging and statewide multisector plan
The Rhode Island House of Representatives has approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Lauren H. Carson, D-Newport, to create a permanent joint commission on aging charged with developing and regularly updating a statewide multisector plan on aging. The bill (2026-H 8402A) now heads to the Senate. It would establish a 19-member permanent commission with representation from […]
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Newport School Committee names Dr. Peter Sanchioni interim superintendent
The Newport School Committee has named Dr. Peter Sanchioni interim superintendent of Newport Public Schools, the committee announced Friday tapping a veteran administrator to lead the district through a period of fiscal strain and an unsettled regionalization timeline. The committee voted Thursday evening to appoint Sanchioni, according to an announcement shared by the superintendent’s office. […]
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Movies and TV shows casting in Rhode Island
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities’ Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of […]
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R.I. Senate passes pair of DiPalma bills on dementia services and pension revocation for sex crimes
The Rhode Island Senate passed two bills sponsored by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Louis P. DiPalma, D-Middletown, on Thursday — one creating a state dementia services coordinator and another allowing the state to revoke pension benefits from public employees convicted of job-related felony sex crimes. The first bill (2026-S 2874) would create a dementia services […]
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Letter to the Editor: Restore daffodils this fall destroyed during bridge ramp construction
Newport in Bloom and the founders of Daffodillion are formally requesting that the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) and the Newport City Council restore the approximately 90,000 Dutch Master daffodil bulbs along the Pell Bridge off-ramps, Roundabout, and the Farewell-America’s Cup Avenue corridor. These areas underwent major renovations which resulted in the removal of […]
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Newport Gulls’ home opener set for June 5 at Cardines Field as team begins 25th season
The Newport Gulls will play their home opener against the Upper Valley Nighthawks on Friday, June 5, at Cardines Field as the team begins its 25th season. First pitch is set for 6:35 p.m. Opening night is sponsored by University Orthopedics, and the first 1,000 fans through the gates will receive a free magnet schedule […]
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Rosalind Weir to receive Arts & Cultural Alliance’s 2026 Dominique Award
The Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County will present its 2026 Dominique Award to Rosalind Weir at its annual Raise Up the Arts celebration on Tuesday, June 24, at Johnny’s Restaurant at the Wyndham Newport Hotel, 240 Aquidneck Ave. in Middletown. The award, created in 2010, honors people who have contributed time, influence and […]
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Portsmouth Democrats back Foulkes over McKee, support Reed and Amo for federal delegation
The Portsmouth Democratic Town Committee voted at its monthly meeting to support Helena Foulkes over incumbent Gov. Dan McKee in the 2026 Democratic primary for governor, the committee announced. Chairman Juan Carlos Payero said in a statement that committee members spoke at length about “persistent East Bay frustration” with McKee’s handling of the Washington Bridge […]
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Newport School Committee to vote Thursday on interim superintendent as regionalization timeline slips
The Newport School Committee is scheduled to meet Thursday, June 4, at 5:30 p.m. at the Newport Area Career & Technical Center to discuss and vote on an interim superintendent to succeed Colleen Burns Jermain, who steps down June 30. Interviews for the role took place last week, Jermain said in her May 27 monthly […]
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Aquidneck Island Land Trust to host June 9 talk on island-wide climate resilience
The Aquidneck Island Land Trust will host a free public lecture on island-wide climate resilience on Tuesday, June 9, at 6 p.m. at the DiStefano Lecture Hall at Salve Regina University, 56 Lawrence Ave. in Newport. The talk, titled “Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Collaborating to Build a Resilient Aquidneck Island,” will be given by […]
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People’s Credit Union donates $5,000 to Good Dad Gang charity golf tournament
People’s Credit Union has donated $5,000 as the lead sponsor of the Good Dad Gang’s annual charity golf tournament, the credit union announced. The Good Dad Gang x Sean Foley Invitational will be held July 28 at Fall River Country Club in Massachusetts. PGA golf instructor Sean Foley will serve as the special guest and […]
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MLK Community Center opens North End Food Pantry to expand food access in Newport
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center has opened the North End Food Pantry, a satellite location bringing its food pantry and Produce to the People programs to Newport’s North End neighborhood, the center announced. The new pantry, located in a modular building at 120 Hillside Ave. next to Miantonomi Park, brings the center’s […]
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Congressman Amo, school superintendent to join welcome for Saturday’s Elliot’s Ride for Everyone
U.S. Rep. Gabe Amo and Newport Public Schools Superintendent Colleen Jermain will join Mayor Charlie Holder and safe cycling advocate Renee Kaminitz to welcome participants to Elliot’s Ride for Everyone on Saturday, June 6, organizers announced. The welcome will begin at 8:45 a.m. in front of Rogers High School on Wickham Road, where light refreshments, […]
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Brito’s ‘Incognito’ takes top honors at fourth annual Rhody Regatta, which benefits Meals on Wheels
Joe Brito’s J/121 “Incognito” of Bristol took overall honors for best corrected time at the fourth annual Rhody Regatta, a fundraising race that benefits Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island, organizers announced. The regatta, organized by the International Yacht and Athletic Club, was originally scheduled for Saturday, May 30, but was postponed by a day […]
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Newport Classical to present free children’s concert featuring ‘Peter and the Wolf’ on Aug. 15
Newport Classical will present its annual free children’s concert on Saturday, Aug. 15, at 4 p.m. at the Newport County YMCA, 792 Valley Road in Middletown. The wind members of Frisson, a New York-based chamber ensemble, will perform Sergei Prokofiev’s “Peter and the Wolf” in what the organization described as an interactive, family-friendly retelling. The […]
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Edward King House Senior Center to honor 2026 ‘Champions for Seniors’ at June 17 luncheon
The Edward King House Senior Center has announced the recipients of its 2026 Champions for Seniors Awards, which honor people and organizations for their work with older adults in Newport County. The honorees will be recognized at the center’s annual Mayor’s Luncheon on Wednesday, June 17, at noon at the Wyndham Newport Hotel, 240 Aquidneck […]
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Mayor Holder proclaims July 11-12 ‘Newport Kite Festival Days’ to mark 40th anniversary
Newport Mayor Charles M. Holder has proclaimed July 11 and 12 “Newport Kite Festival Days” in recognition of the Newport Kite Festival’s 40th anniversary, organizers announced. The festival, founded in 1986, is held annually at Brenton Point State Park and is free to the public. According to the proclamation, the event draws an estimated 20,000 […]
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Tickets go on sale June 5 for slate of Spectacle Live shows at the JPT and Park Theatre
Promoter Spectacle Live announced four upcoming shows at two Rhode Island venues, with tickets for all four going on sale Friday, June 5, at 10 a.m. At the JPT Film & Event Center in Newport, the lineup includes the jazz group the Hot Sardines on Friday, Aug. 28, at 7:30 p.m., and Tusk: The Classic […]
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What Sold: A look at 15 recent sales in Newport County (May 25-29)
While the market has felt steady and consistent over the past several weeks, the reality is that we simply do not have enough inventory to satisfy the number of buyers actively searching for homes. Whether it is first-time homebuyers, local families looking to upgrade, retirees seeking to downsize, or second-home purchasers drawn to the Ocean […]
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Rhode Island Foundation invites Newport County residents to free community dinner June 2
The Rhode Island Foundation is inviting Newport County residents to share their thoughts about the issues that matter most to them at a free community dinner on Tuesday, June 2. The event will be held at Innovate Newport, 513 Broadway, from 5 to 7 p.m. It is free and open to the public, but seating […]
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Meteor as heavy as an elephant causes widespread speculation across New England
By HALLIE GOLDEN Associated Press When the double boom rang out in New England over the weekend, shaking homes and sending pets fleeing, questions started flooding social media. “Did anyone else hear that boom?” “Anyone feel that?” NASA let people know over the weekend that the cause of the commotion was a meteor, but on Monday they […]
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Eagles trade receiver A.J. Brown to the Patriots, setting up reunion with Mike Vrabel
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles traded wide receiver A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots on Monday. Both teams announced the deal. The Eagles said they will receive a first-round pick in 2028 and a fifth-round pick in 2027 in exchange for the three-time Pro Bowler. The trade comes after a frustrating 2025 season for […]
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Roger Williams University names Brian G. Williams interim president
Roger Williams University has named Brian G. Williams as its interim president, with the longtime administrator stepping into the role Monday to lead the institution through the coming academic year. Williams succeeds President Ioannis N. Miaoulis, who is retiring after seven years at the university. As interim president, Williams will work to advance strategic priorities […]
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Newport Mansions mark America’s 250th with exhibition, plays and lecture series
The Preservation Society of Newport County is marking the nation’s 250th anniversary with a summer-and-fall slate of programming, anchored by a new exhibition, theatrical performances, children’s programs and a series of lectures by leading voices in American history and the arts. The centerpiece is “Revolution Reimagined: Evolving Stories from Newport’s Past,” an exhibition running June […]
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RIDOH recommends reopening swimming area at Easton’s Beach
This story was originally published at 5:01 p.m. on May 29. It has been updated with news of the reopening. The Rhode Island Department of Health is recommending that the swimming area at Easton’s Beach reopen after bacteria counts returned to safe levels, the agency said Monday. The recommendation reverses a closure issued late last […]
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Norman Bird Sanctuary’s Beach Bash returns to Third Beach this July
The Norman Bird Sanctuary will turn its Third Beach property into a relaxed coastal evening of live music, beach games and s’mores this summer as its popular Beach Bash returns Wednesday, July 29. The event runs from 5 to 7 p.m. and invites guests to bring picnic dinners, settle in along the shoreline and enjoy […]
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Jane Pickens Theater serves up classic cinema with a side of wine and beer this June
The Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center is rolling out a trio of classic film events this June, pairing big-screen restorations with curated tastings and themed programming at its historic Washington Square venue. The series opens June 2 with “Chinatown,” Roman Polanski’s 1974 neo-noir starring Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway and John Huston. The 7:30 p.m. […]
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On This Day In Newport History – May 30, 1880: League of American Wheelmen, the first national bicycle society, formed in Newport
The League of American Bicyclists was founded as the League of American Wheelmen on May 30, 1880 in Newport, Rhode Island. Bicyclists, known then as “wheelmen,” were challenged by rutted roads of gravel and dirt and faced antagonism from horsemen, wagon drivers, and pedestrians, according to The League of American Bicyclists. “In an effort to […]
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Dr. Michael Fine: What’s crazy about Hantavirus and Ebola
Hantavirus on a ship, spreading person to person. Ebola spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo and in Uganda. 13 cases of Hantavirus, with three deaths. Over a thousand known cases of Ebola, with 17 confirmed and about 240 suspected deaths. What’s the world coming to? Is this the Zombie Apocalypse? My first advice is to […]
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On the Market: A look at Newport County’s Open Houses this weekend (May 30-31)
This weekend offers a good snapshot of where the Newport County housing market stands as we head into June. Saturday is absolutely stacked, with dozens of open houses spread across Newport County and opportunities ranging from entry-level homes and condominiums to waterfront estates and luxury properties. Sunday is a bit lighter, but there are still […]
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Thompson Middle School wins top award at RI Civics Day
Students from Newport’s Thompson Middle School won the top middle school project award at Rhode Island Civics Day, held last week at the State House. The students earned the honor for a community-based civics project titled “Revitalizing Space for Family Friendly Activity Center,” according to Generation Citizen New England, which hosted the event. Generation Citizen, […]
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Acuña hits grand slam and Sale beats former team again as Braves trounce Red Sox 10-2
BOSTON (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. hit his fourth career grand slam and Chris Sale struck out eight in five innings against his former team as the Atlanta Braves defeated the Boston Red Sox 10-2 on Thursday. Acuña cleared the Green Monster after pinch-hitter Mike Yastrzemski — grandson of Red Sox great Carl Yastrzemski — […]
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Ceglie announces re-election bid for Newport City Council Ward 2 seat
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 […]
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On the Market: A look at every Open House happening this Memorial Day weekend in Newport County (May 23 – 25)
Memorial Day Weekend has arrived in Newport County, though Mother Nature may have slightly different plans than many of the visitors heading into town… With a cooler, wetter forecast expected for much of the weekend, the beach chair and boat day may need to wait. But in a place like Newport County, there’s always another […]
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Umbrella Sky returns to Brick Market for fourth season with “Flowers in Bloom” theme
The Umbrella Sky art installation returns to Brick Market Place for a fourth consecutive year, opening May 23 with a new theme transforming the sky into a floating garden. This season’s theme, “Flowers in Bloom,” features colorful umbrellas painted with bold botanical designs. The theme extends throughout the installation, incorporating garden trellises and vibrant hanging […]
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As Brown Health operating losses deepen, pressure mounts to save Newport Hospital birthing center
by Nancy Lavin, Rhode Island Current May 21, 2026 Staring down another quarter of operating losses, Brown University Health executives are unwilling to contribute a share of the $4.9 million needed to keep Newport Hospital’s birthing center open.“We want to see the money come from outside Brown Health,” Peter Markell, executive vice president and chief […]
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Newport Historical Society to open Center for Black History on Juneteenth
The Newport Historical Society will open the Edward W. Kane & Martha J. Wallace Center for Black History on Juneteenth 2026, marking what the society calls a transformative step toward a more inclusive telling of the city’s history. Developed in partnership with Newport’s Black community, the center will serve as a hub for research, scholarship, […]
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DEM reopens 462-acre Portsmouth shellfishing area for first time since 1975
A 462-acre shellfishing area along the Portsmouth shoreline just south of the Mount Hope Bridge will reopen for the first time since 1975, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management announced. The area has met water quality and shellfish sanitation criteria and will be upgraded from prohibited to approved for harvest on May 23. DEM […]
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Newport City Council to take up FY 2027 budget at May 27 meeting
The Newport City Council will take up the city’s fiscal year 2027 operating budget when it meets Wednesday, May 27, at 6:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers at City Hall, 43 Broadway. The budget items lead the docket, with second readings scheduled for the ordinance appropriating revenues and the personnel ordinance, along with a resolution […]
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Letter to the Editor: May reminds us of our progress and challenges with mental health
A lot has changed since the first Mental Health Awareness Week back in 1949. What started as a seven-day observance now lasts all of May, and we have no shortage of events to raise awareness about mental health. Far more important is the progress we’ve made. Treatments for mental health conditions have improved, care is […]
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People’s Credit Union named 2026 Bicycle Friendly Business of the Year at Newport’s Bike to Work Day
The first bikes rolled in at 7 a.m. and the camaraderie continued through the morning at the annual bike commuter breakfast in front of Newport City Hall on Friday, May 15, as the city marked National Bike to Work Day with coffee, snacks and swag from Bike Newport and RIPTA’s Commuter Resources. Later in the […]
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Jamestown’s Beech partners with James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Schlow, debuts new menu May 27
The Jamestown restaurant Beech has partnered with James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Schlow, who will join as chef and managing partner to oversee operations, the restaurant announced. The Conanicut Restaurant Group, comprised of Jamestown residents, brought on Schlow, a longtime friend, who will introduce a new menu beginning May 27. While remaining true to the […]
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79th annual Block Island Race starts Friday with record ORC fleet, record attempt by 88-foot Lucky
The Storm Trysail Club’s 79th annual Block Island Race gets underway Friday, May 22, at noon in the waters of Long Island Sound off Stamford, with nearly 70 boats set to take on one of the Northeast’s most historic offshore regattas. The challenging 186-nautical-mile course exits the Sound and rounds Block Island before returning to […]
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Duran’s 2-run, opposite field homer rallies Red Sox to a 4-3 win over the Royals
By MARC BOWMAN Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jarren Duran’s opposite-field two-run homer in the seventh inning rallied the Boston Red Sox to a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night. With one on and one out in the seventh, Duran sent reliever Steven Cruz’s fastball 366 feet into the […]
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Newport police name suspect in Harbor Base Inn homicide; victim’s son believed responsible
This story was originally published at 1:19 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19. It was updated on Wednesday, May 20 at 5:55 p.m. with additional details from the Newport Police Department. Newport police have identified a suspect in the death of an 85-year-old woman found at a local hotel, saying her son is believed to be […]
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West Place Animal Sanctuary to host Spring Visitors Weekend May 30-31 in Tiverton
West Place Animal Sanctuary will open its grounds to the public for its Spring Visitors Weekend on Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31, the season’s first public visitors weekend at the Tiverton sanctuary. The nonprofit farm animal sanctuary invites the community to take 90-minute guided tours of its historic grounds, where visitors can get […]
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Jane Pickens Theater announces Memorial Day weekend lineup headlined by “Saving Private Ryan” screening with WWII Foundation Q&A
The Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center will mark Memorial Day weekend with a lineup of comedy, live music and classic films, headlined by a special Memorial Day screening of “Saving Private Ryan” in partnership with Rhode Island’s World War II Foundation. The Steven Spielberg film, winner of five Academy Awards including Best Director, will […]
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World Cup host Boston has lobster rolls, American history and Fenway Park: Things to know
BOSTON (AP) — After more than 30 years, the World Cup is back in Boston. Or at least, it’s nearby. World Cup games will be hosted in the small town of Foxborough — about 30 miles south of “Beantown” — for the first time since 1994, when the now-demolished Foxboro Stadium hosted eventual runner-up Italy’s 2-1 win […]
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Rhode Island Department of Health reminds residents to take precautions during extreme heat
The Rhode Island Department of Health is reminding residents to take safety precautions during the ongoing heat. When it is very hot and humid, sweating isn’t enough to cool the body, and body temperature can rise quickly, the department said. High temperatures can cause heat stroke, heat exhaustion or heat cramps. Certain populations are at […]
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Champlin Foundation awards more than $1.25 million to Newport County nonprofits in spring grants cycle
The Champlin Foundation announced Tuesday that 10 nonprofits across Newport County will share more than $1.25 million in its 2026 Cycle 1 grants, part of a broader $12,192,398 in awards distributed to 103 Rhode Island organizations operating in 28 cities and towns. The Cranston-based foundation funds capital projects for Rhode Island nonprofits and has awarded […]
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Newport School Board, City Council in dual meetings tonight as $2.1M budget gap looms
Newport Public Schools and the Newport City Council will hold competing meetings Tuesday night, with Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain calling on families and community members to turn out for the council’s special budget meeting even as the School Committee conducts interviews for an interim superintendent at the same time. The City Council convenes at 6:30 […]
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Rhody Regatta registration and fundraising off to strong start ahead of May 30 race
The fourth annual Rhody Regatta, set for Saturday, May 30, is off to an impressive start in both registration and fundraising for its beneficiary, Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island. The single 18-mile course circumnavigates Conanicut Island and offers a mix of open-water sailing and tactical shoreline strategy. Early registrations include some notable entries: Wendy […]
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Portsmouth resident J.J. Silvia III appointed as new BankNewport corporator
Portsmouth resident John JB “J.J.” Silvia III has been appointed as a new BankNewport corporator, OceanPoint Financial Partners announced. The appointment was made at OceanPoint Financial Partners’ annual meeting on April 20. Corporators serve as community ambassadors for the mutual community bank, helping represent the communities BankNewport serves. “BankNewport’s strength has always come from its […]
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RI Secretary of State Gregg Amore calls mid-cycle gerrymandering “a race to the bottom”
“This is a race to the bottom … not good for American Democracy.” — Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore, commenting on the mid-cycle gerrymandering that’s gripping the nation. Amore in a wide ranging interview discusses the impact of gerrymandering, the federal government’s attempt to seize voter information, and, in what will be an […]
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McKee proposes $1.6 million in state funding to help preserve Newport Hospital’s Noreen Stonor Drexel Birthing Center
Gov. Dan McKee’s administration on Friday submitted a budget amendment that would provide $1.6 million in additional funding to Newport Hospital’s Noreen Stonor Drexel Birthing Center, the governor’s office announced Monday. The funding would be exclusive to the birthing center and contingent on its continued operation. The proposal comes in direct response to financial challenges […]
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Rhode Island Blood Center urges donations ahead of Memorial Day as summer “trauma season” begins
The Rhode Island Blood Center is urging Rhode Islanders to donate blood ahead of Memorial Day weekend as hospitals brace for the start of “trauma season,” a period marked by increased accidents, emergency surgeries and higher demand for lifesaving blood transfusions. Rhode Island is currently experiencing a critical need for Type O blood donations following […]
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St. George’s School to hold 21st annual Ramleh Benefit Yard Sale June 6 in Middletown
The 21st Annual Ramleh Benefit Yard Sale will return to St. George’s School next month, with proceeds funding summer camp experiences for children from the local community. The free, public yard sale runs from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 6, at the school’s Cabot-Harman Ice Center, 384 Purgatory Road. A public presale will […]
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Emily Conklin launches campaign for Newport City Council Ward 2 seat
Emily Conklin, a science communication specialist and chair of Newport’s Energy and Environment Commission, announced Monday she is running for the Ward 2 seat on the Newport City Council. Conklin, a six-year resident of Ward 2, said her campaign will center on affordability, resilient infrastructure, climate readiness and government transparency. “I have seen far too […]
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Salve Regina University awards 525 bachelor’s degrees at 76th commencement
Salve Regina University conferred 525 bachelor’s degrees on the Class of 2026 during its 76th commencement Sunday, sending graduates off with a charge to lead with mercy and meet a difficult moment with courage. The ceremony, held on the university’s oceanside campus, featured remarks from broadcast journalist and author Ray Suarez, Salve President Kelli J. […]
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Newport police investigating bomb threat at hospital as ‘swatting’ call
Newport Hospital was the target of an apparent “swatting” call Sunday morning when someone phoned in a false bomb threat, prompting a sweep by police and a Rhode Island State Police bomb detection K-9 unit, authorities said. The Newport Police Department responded to the reported threat at 7:02 a.m. on May 17, according to a […]
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Rogers and Middletown students bring “Chicago: Teen Edition” to new Rogers auditorium May 29-30
The joint Rogers and Middletown High School Theater Company will bring “Chicago: Teen Edition” to the stage on May 29 and 30, marking the first musical production in Rogers High School’s new state-of-the-art auditorium. Both performances are at 7 p.m. at Rogers High School, 15 Wickham Road. Tickets are $10 and will be available at […]