The Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County celebrated another successful fundraising milestone last month, welcoming over 300 guests and raising $464,000 at their 12th annual Newport Yacht Rendezvous on June 27th at Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard. Under clear evening skies, the waterfront event combined the organization’s signature yacht hopping experience with dinner, dancing, and […]
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Community invited to support Rogers High School athletics at annual golf tournament
The Rogers High School athletics program is gearing up for its annual fundraising golf tournament, inviting the community to support student-athletes while enjoying a day on the links. The Rogers Invitational Golf Tournament will take place on Friday, August 8, at Green Valley Country Club, located at 371 Union Street in Portsmouth. The event features […]
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Jill McCracken to headline NIMFest at King Park on Sunday
The New England Music Organization, in partnership with North End Entertainment, will present Boston-based artist Jill McCracken at NIMFest 2025 with special guest Indira on Sunday, July 13 from 3–6 PM at the King Park Gazebo. The event is weather permitting. McCracken is a retro-soul artist originally from western New York who now performs in […]
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Newport Car Museum celebrates 8th anniversary with 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing
The Newport Car Museum in Portsmouth has marked its eighth anniversary with the unveiling of a new addition to its collection: a 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing finished in a custom cyan blue with red leather interior. The legendary vehicle, renowned for its iconic upward-opening “gullwing” doors and advanced fuel-injected engine, has undergone a complete […]
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Week-long festival at Salve Regina extends Newport’s summer of jazz
With the 2025 Newport Jazz Festival at Fort Adams State Park sold out for its August 1-3 weekend, jazz enthusiasts looking to extend their Newport experience have another celebration to anticipate later this month. Salve Regina University will host “Bridging the Gap: A jazz dance and music festival” from July 28 through August 4, offering […]
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Morning Notes: Weather delays continue to impact Hall of Fame Open
Good morning, Newport! Today is Thursday, July 10, the 191st day of 2025. There are 174 days left in the year. International Tennis Hall of Famer Virginia Wade turns 80 today. 🚨 You need to know Mother Nature has once again disrupted play at the Hall of Fame Open, with tournament officials announcing Thursday morning […]
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Newport City Council approves kite festival permit despite parking concerns, addresses traffic safety measures
The Newport City Council voted 5-2 Tuesday night to approve a permit for the Newport Kite Festival at Brenton Point State Park on July 12-13, despite strong opposition from Third Ward Councilor David Carlin over unresolved parking problems that plagued last year’s event. Carlin cited “dozens and dozens and dozens of complaints” from residents in […]
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Local theater project seeks cast for historic cemetery production
A unique theatrical production set to bring Newport’s Common Burying Ground to life is holding final auditions this weekend for community members interested in history and acting. “Life After Life,” an ambitious theater project created specifically for Newport’s historic Common Burying Ground, will hold auditions from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 12 and […]
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R.I. leaders are planning their next move after feds withhold $30M in K-12 funding
by Christopher Shea, Rhode Island Current July 9, 2025 State leaders are considering their next steps as they face the potential loss of nearly $30 million in federal education funding halted by the Trump administration — a cut that could devastate afterschool programs, multilingual learning, and adult education in Rhode Island. The funding is part […]
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Alan G. Hassenfeld, former CEO of Hasbro and whose family founded the iconic toy maker, dies at 76
By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Alan G. Hassenfeld, a renowned philanthropist and former CEO of iconic toy company Hasbro Inc., the maker of G.I. Joe and Play-Doh, has died. He was 76, according to the toy company. Hasbro, the nation’s second largest toy company behind Mattel based on annual sales, […]
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Save The Bay’s annual fundraising swim to temporarily close East Passage of Narragansett Bay
Boaters planning to navigate Narragansett Bay this Saturday should take note: portions of the East Passage will be temporarily closed to vessel traffic for Save The Bay’s signature fundraising swim event. The closure will affect waters between Gould Island and Conanicut Island (Jamestown), extending to the Pell Newport Bridge, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. […]
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French in Newport returns to Washington Square this Saturday
The Newport Historical Society will transform Washington Square into an 18th-century French encampment this Saturday, July 12, as the annual “French in Newport” living history event returns from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event commemorates the Franco-American Alliance and the 12,000 French soldiers and sailors who were stationed in Newport during the Revolutionary War. […]
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Former Rhode Island Gov. Edward DiPrete dies at 91
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press Former Rhode Island Gov. Edward DiPrete, who served as the state’s chief executive for six years and was later jailed for corruption, has died. He was 91. Robert Murray, DiPrete’s former chief of staff, confirmed that the Republican died Tuesday after celebrating his 91st birthday with family. DiPrete, a Republican, served […]
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Morning Notes: Jay Leno brings comedy gold to Newport Craft Brewing for four-night stand
Good morning, Newport! Today is Wednesday, July 9, the 190th day of 2025. There are 175 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know Comedy legend Jay Leno is set to light up Newport this week with a four-night stand-up comedy residency at Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Co., running from Wednesday, July […]
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Mount Hope Bridge to close for weekend resurfacing project
The Mount Hope Bridge will be completely closed to traffic for nearly four days next month as crews work to install a new road surface, the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority announced Wednesday. The bridge connecting Bristol and Portsmouth will shut down at 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 14, and remain closed until 5 […]
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Lobby Muddy Fest returns July 19 to support Newport Mental Health
What began as a laid-back Sunday tradition, just a handful of friends gathering at O’Brien’s Pub for lobster rolls, mudslides, and weekend recaps, has since transformed into one of Newport’s most impactful (and energetic) grassroots fundraisers. Born out of community, connection, and a desire to give back, Lobby Muddy Fest officially launched in 2020. Since […]
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Newport Mansions opens new dining experience at The Elms Carriage House
Visitors to Newport’s historic mansions now have a new place to dine with a view, as The Preservation Society of Newport County has opened The Carriage House at The Elms to the public. The newly renovated dining space, located at the back of The Elms property, offers guests an elevated culinary experience surrounded by the […]
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Big East, ESPN reunite with 6-year media rights deal
The Big East Conference and ESPN announced a six-year digital media rights deal on Tuesday. Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman said in a statement that the agreement gives “all 22 of our sports — especially women’s basketball and Olympic sports — the visibility they’ve earned and the access our fans expect.” “This exciting partnership with […]
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Senator Jack Reed to address Newport business community at Politics & Pancakes event
United States Senator Jack Reed will visit Newport next month as the featured speaker for the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce’s third quarterly Politics & Pancakes event, scheduled for Thursday, August 7th. The breakfast event, held in partnership with The Pell Center at Salve Regina University and sponsored by Bally’s Corporation, will take place at […]
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Free skin cancer screenings coming to Easton’s Beach on July 18
Newport beachgoers will have the opportunity to receive free skin cancer screenings at Easton’s Beach this month as part of a statewide initiative to promote early detection and prevention. The Rhode Island Department of Health, Brown Dermatology, and partners will offer complimentary skin checks on Friday, July 18, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at […]
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Newport Classical Music Festival continues through July 22 with available tickets for select performances
The 2025 Newport Classical Music Festival continues its 56th year through July 22, offering music lovers the chance to experience intimate concerts in some of Newport’s most iconic venues. While many performances are sold out, tickets remain available for several world-class concerts featuring renowned artists performing in settings ranging from historic mansions to picturesque outdoor […]
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Morning Notes: Summer entertainment at Easton’s Beach kicks off tonight
Good morning, Newport! Today is Tuesday, July 8, the 189th day of 2025. There are 176 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know Get ready for some summer entertainment! Newport Recreation will kick off its 2025 free concert series tonight at Easton’s Beach. The series features Family Night Concerts on Tuesdays at […]
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57 arrested for DUI during Fourth of July holiday weekend in Rhode Island
Law enforcement agencies across Rhode Island arrested 57 individuals for driving under the influence during the Fourth of July holiday weekend, according to the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association. The arrests were made between 12 p.m. on July 3, 2025, and 6 a.m. on July 6, 2025, representing the combined efforts of all 38 municipal […]
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R.I. Turnpike & Bridge Authority to pay $515K for State Police patrols over three years
by Christopher Shea, Rhode Island CurrentJuly 7, 2025 Rhode Island State Police will continue 24/7 patrols of the four bridges owned by the Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority (RITBA) for another three years, according to an agreement reached between the two agencies in mid-June. The memorandum of understanding calls for RITBA to pay the […]
