A tragic incident at the Portuguese American Citizens Club in Portsmouth (35 Power Street) has left the community in shock. During a graduation party Saturday evening, a partial building collapse resulted in the death of a 15-year-old girl and serious injuries to three others. Assistant Fire Chief Howie Tighe told WPRI they were called to […]
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Morning Notes: Newport Polo kicks off 2025 season today with USA vs. Morocco
Good Morning, Newport! Today is Saturday, June 7, the 158th day of 2025. There are 207 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know Photo Credit: Newport Polo Get ready for the start of Newport Polo’s 2025 season today, at the Newport International Polo Grounds. The opening match pits USA against Morocco, kicking […]
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Tiverton High School celebrates Class of 2025 graduation
Tiverton High School’s Class of 2025 is marking a major milestone. On Friday evening, 129 seniors gathered at the school for their graduation ceremony. The event featured musical performances and speeches from top students and school leaders. Principal Susan Craven kicked things off by welcoming everyone and introducing the speakers. Cooper Thomas, the class salutatorian, […]
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U-Haul expands in Middletown through local partnership
Devon Self Storage in Middletown is now part of U-Haul’s network of neighborhood dealers, bringing more moving options to Newport County. The partnership, which kicked off on June 4, 2025, means Devon Self Storage at 75 Browns Lane now offers U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment, and moving supplies. The new U-Haul location is open Monday […]
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From Suffrage to Solidarity: The League’s enduring call for equality and inclusion
Rise up and unite. Like democracy, it’s a rallying cry that has stood the test of time. It goes beyond partisanship and borders. It’s a call that is rooted in decency, equality and inclusion. In February 1920, at the National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA) convention in Chicago, a critical turning point occurred when 61-year […]
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On the Market: A look at 44 homes hosting Open Houses this weekend in Newport County (June 7 – 8)
This weekend marks the busiest Open House schedule we’ve seen in Newport County all year and honestly, it’s about time. After months of limited options and tight inventory, it finally feels like the market is starting to breathe again. We’ve got 44 properties open across the county this weekend, ranging from starter condos to waterfront […]
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Newport native graduates from U.S. Naval Academy
Michael A. “Mac” Cullen, son of Beth and Mike Cullen of Newport, graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, on Friday, May 23, 2025, and was commissioned as an Ensign in the United States Navy. Cullen was among more than 1,000 midshipmen to graduate in the Academy’s 174th graduating class. The ceremony took […]
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Provence sur Mer serves up elegant French-inspired hospitality
A Celebration of Vision and Place Karen Pinelli is enjoying her second act. And she has created the perfect backdrop: an 1850 historic building overlooking Washington Square in the heart of Newport. Pinelli was a sales executive in Boston for more than 30 years, working in the HR & Employee Benefits industry. As she helped […]
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Charter Books celebrates Pride Month with LGBTQIA+ author events
Charter Books is gearing up for Pride Month with two exciting author events showcasing LGBTQIA+ perspectives. On June 11, 2025, at 6 p.m., award-winning author Lydi Conklin will present their debut novel, “Songs of No Provenance.” Two days later, on June 13, 2025, at 6 p.m., University of Memphis Professor Andrew Donnelly will discuss his […]
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Unwanted student ‘treasures’ help stock largest yard sale on Aquidneck Island
The 20th Annual Ramleh Benefit Yard Sale will take place at St. George’s School’s Cabot-Harman Ice Center, 384 Purgatory Road, Middletown, on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. This event is free and open to the public. A public presale event will be held on Friday, July 6, 2025, from 3:30-5:30 […]
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Morning Notes: Newport Police seek accreditation renewal, public input invited
Good Morning, Newport! Today is Friday, June 6, the 157th day of 2025. There are 208 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know The Newport Police Department is seeking public input as part of its voluntary accreditation process with the Rhode Island Police Accreditation Commission (RIPAC). RIPAC assessors will visit the Newport […]
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Newport International Boat Show joins Sail Newport to support Community Waterfront Day
The Newport International Boat Show, presented by BankNewport announced today (June 5) its continued involvement in supporting Sail Newport to aid in a shared dedication to attract new boaters to a lifetime of making memories on the water. In partnership with Sail Newport and World Boating Day, the Show recently sponsored Waterfront Day at Fort Adams […]
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Listing of the Week: 16 King Road, Middletown
If you’ve been searching for a home with great bones, a quiet neighborhood feel, and tons of potential, 16 King Road is one to visit this weekend. Lovingly owned by the same local family for decades, this classic 1940s Cape is full of opportunity and ready for its next chapter. Located in Middletown’s centrally positioned […]
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Elm Street Pier repair, Easton’s Beach revenues, biennial budget on Newport City Council Docket
Newport City Council’s upcoming meeting at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, June 11 features a packed agenda, covering a range of topics, including budget discussions, event permits, and ordinance changes. The council will pick up where it left off on the FY2026-FY2027 Biennial Budget, which was recently put on hold. They’re holding a public hearing on […]
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What’sUpNewp invites readers to champion local journalism through Press Club
What’sUpNewp, a trusted source for news and information in Newport County, today announced an enhanced opportunity for readers to support its mission of providing free, independent local journalism: the What’sUpNewp Press Club. Launched with the goal of helping readers save time and learn more, the Press Club offers exclusive benefits while directly funding the expansion […]
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Morning Notes: Ragged Island Brewing Co. gears up for 2nd Annual Music Festival
Good Morning, Newport! Today is Thursday, June 5, the 156th day of 2025. There are 209 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know Music lovers, mark your calendars! Ragged Island Brewing Co. is bringing back its popular music festival this weekend – June 7 and 8, featuring a mix of local talent […]
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Obituary: Arthur Frazzano, MD
With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Dr. Arthur Andrew Frazzano – a devoted physician, esteemed educator, and beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend – who left this world on June 2, 2025. Born in Montclair, New Jersey, on October 24, 1949, Arthur was the eldest child of Arthur Rocco Frazzano and Gilda […]
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Ocean Hour Farm to host first public tours
Ocean Hour Farm will open to the public for the first time, offering guided tours of its 43-acre property in Newport. Visitors to the farm, which formerly operated as the SVF Foundation, will witness the farm’s transition to regenerative farming and learn how they can contribute to protecting ocean health. “We’re excited to welcome the […]
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Movies and TV shows casting right now 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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Letter to the Editor: Newport’s buried history, brought to light
Recently, large interpretive plaques were installed throughout Newport’s historic gravesites. Simmered underground for decades and even centuries, we can now learn of people and events long forgotten. These new plaques help bring our buried history to the surface and invite us to see our present differently and appreciate the struggles and triumphs of the past. […]
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Ground beef sold at Whole Foods may be tainted with E. coli, USDA says
U.S. agriculture officials are warning that ground beef sold at Whole Foods markets nationwide may be contaminated with potentially dangerous E. coli bacteria. Officials on Tuesday issued a public health alert for 1-pound, vacuum-packed packages of Organic Rancher beef, produced on May 22 and May 23, by NPC Processing Inc., of Shelburne, Vermont. The products have use-by […]
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Uzo Aduba, Angela Kinsey join lineup for Hall of Fame induction celebration
Tickets for the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s 2025 Induction Ceremony honoring Maria Sharapova and Bob and Mike Bryan are now on sale, along with single-event tickets to the 2025 Induction Celebration’s multi-day lineup of new and returning programming, including Courting Fashion, Fitz and the Tantrums concert, and the first ever Hall of Fame Celebrity […]
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From ‘Tudo bem?’ to ‘Gracias,’ a growing share of US residents speak a language other than English
By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press Spanish may be the most spoken language at home behind English, except in three U.S. states, but the second most-popular, non-English languages used in each state show off the diversity of the United States in unexpected places, whether it’s Korean in Alabama or Vietnamese in Kansas. Almost 22% of U.S. residents […]
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Obituary: June Carol (Davis) (Mullen) Rayno
It is with heavy hearts and fond memories that we announce the passing of June Carol (Davis) (Mullen) Rayno, in the comfort of the Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence, on May 31, 2025, at the age of 80. June is survived and will be greatly missed by her husband, Eugene Rayno, of almost […]
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Letter to the Editor: Community stakeholders must be at the center of Newport-Middletown merger talks
As conversations about merging Newport and Middletown school districts continue, we urge decision-makers to lead with something more meaningful than efficiency: community and legacy. Like the preservation work of Doris Duke—who didn’t just save buildings but safeguarded the spirit of a place—our public schools deserve the same care. They carry the hopes and values of […]