newportFILM is set to screen a documentary about trailblazing astronaut Sally Ride in Newport next week. The organization, teaming up with Newport Out and NASA Rhode Island Space Grant Consortium, will show “SALLY” at the Casino Theatre on May 22. This Sundance Film Festival selection dives into Ride’s professional achievements and personal life. Tam O’Shaughnessy, […]
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Book Review: Ocean Vuong takes existentialism to deeply intimate level in ‘The Emperor of Gladness’
By DONNA EDWARDS Associated Press Hai is 19 and suicidal. Grazina is 81 and living alone with dementia. So when she strikes a deal to house him so they can keep each other company in exchange for his help as a kind of unofficial live-in nurse, this could spell their mutual salvation or destruction. Ocean […]
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Endangered whales gave birth to few babies this year as population declines
SCARBOROUGH, Maine (AP) — A vanishing species of whale gave birth to few babies this birthing season, raising alarms among scientists and conservationists who fear the animal could go extinct. The whale is the North Atlantic right whale, which numbers only about 370 and has declined in population in recent years. The whales give birth to calves […]
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Strike averted as submarine designers in Connecticut agree to contract with Electric Boat
GROTON, Conn. (AP) — The union for about 2,500 submarine designers at Electric Boat in Connecticut has tentatively agreed to a new contract with the company, averting a strike that would have begun Monday. The Marine Draftsmen’s Association-United Auto Workers of America, Local 571, essentially the workers responsible for designing the U.S. Navy’s nuclear submarine […]
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Historic solo sailing adventure comes to Newport’s big screen
A documentary about the first American to sail solo around the world is coming to The JPT on May 31. “Around Alone” showcases Dodge Morgan’s 1985 voyage on American Promise, a 60-foot sloop custom-built by Ted Hood. The film gives viewers a unique look at the challenges of solo sailing, with footage from automatic cameras […]
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Morning Notes: ‘Jaws’ returns to The JPT this Memorial Day Weekend
Good Monday morning, Newport! Here’s our daily rundown of what’s happening out there today, plus all that you need to know; enjoy! Weather Forecast Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Northwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Northwest wind […]
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Coast Guard’s plan to remove 38 R.I. buoys raises concerns among mariners
by Christopher Shea, Rhode Island Current May 19, 2025 A bright red buoy near the entrance to Sakonnet Harbor has long served as a waypoint for lobsterman Gary Mataronas when sailing back to Little Compton on foggy days. “It’s a tremendous aid to navigation,” Mataronas, a Little Compton town councilor, said in an interview. The […]
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RIPEC analysis finds Rhode Island’s Housing Resources Commission in need of reform
The Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council (RIPEC) today released a policy brief highlighting issues with the design and operations of Rhode Island’s Housing Resources Commission (HRC). RIPEC found that the HRC has wide statutory authority over housing policy and programming and shares many of the same top-line responsibilities with the Department of Housing. Conducting a […]
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Salve Regina University graduates inspired to put their mercy mission in motion at 75th Commencement
Today, on the oceanside campus of Salve Regina University, Dr. Kelli J. Armstrong, president, conferred 508 bachelor’s degrees upon the Class of 2025 at the University’s 75th Commencement. A separate ceremony was held Thursday, May 15 for recipients of graduate degrees — 206 master’s degrees, 18 doctoral degrees and 11 Doctor of Nursing Practice degrees. In an […]
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What to expect in the second half of the 2025 real estate market in Newport County
If you’ve been watching the Newport County real estate market with curiosity (or perhaps anxiety), you’re not alone. The past few years have been a whirlwind of low inventory, rising rates, and competing headlines. But as we move into the second half of 2025, things are finally shifting and in a way that may bring […]
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This Day in RI History: May 18, 1652 – Rhode Island becomes the first colony to pass an anti-slavery law
On May 18th, 1652, Rhode Island became the first of the thirteen colonies to ban slavery. The good intentions of those who wrote the law, however, went unheeded – the statute was largely ignored for over a century, as many merchants in the state became leading slave traders in colonial America. The act read, “Whereas, […]
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Dr. Michael Fine: What’s crazy about the Surgeon General of the United States
We have a new Surgeon General nominee, Casey Means, a health influencer and former doctor who replaces Janette Nesheiwat, an urgent care doctor and Fox News host, as the nominee. Dr. Nesheiwat was suddenly reassigned to help RKF Jr., the erstwhile HHS secretary, in other ways, because she was criticized by Laura Loomer (who apparently […]
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Imagination Library to celebrate 4,270 Newport County children served
The Bazarsky Family Foundation is throwing a free party for kids to celebrate Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. It’s happening on June 8, 2025, at Middletown High School. The fun kicks off from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Kids can enjoy a show by the Toe Jam Puppet Band and munch on snacks. This event is […]
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Morning Notes: Newport native Troy Ramey returns home for a sold-out concert
Good Saturday morning, Newport! Here’s our daily rundown of what’s happening out there today, plus all that you need to know; enjoy! Weather Forecast Today: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 1 pm, then isolated showers between 1 pm and 2 pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 pm. Patchy fog before […]
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On the Market: A look at 62 homes hosting Open Houses this weekend in Newport County (May 17 – 18)
After a long stretch of low inventory and limited options, the real estate market in Newport County is in full Spring season. This weekend marks the busiest Open House schedule of the year and that’s great news for buyers and sellers alike. For months, many buyers have been sitting on the sidelines waiting for the […]
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Newport Restoration Foundation unveils new Doris Duke Fashion Gallery
The Newport Restoration Foundation is opening a new gallery at Rough Point Museum on June 12, dedicated to Doris Duke’s fashion collection. This Doris Duke Fashion Gallery will feature rotating exhibits that explore Duke’s collection and highlight her support for the arts, design, and preservation. The first exhibit, “Women Designers of the 20th Century,” showcases […]
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NIMFest returning to King Park with star-studded summer lineup
Music lovers, get ready for some free outdoor entertainment. The NIMFest summer concert series is coming back to Newport’s King Park Gazebo in 2025, thanks to the New England Music Organization (NEMO) and North End Entertainment. Every Sunday from July 6 to August 24, you can catch live performances from 3 to 6 p.m. at […]
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‘Little Clam’ to open at Wayfinder Newport
Little Clam, a “New England coastal restaurant”, is opening at Wayfinder Newport this summer. According to its website, Little Clam will bring “a fresh take on New England coastal dining, celebrating local farmers, fishermen, and timeless seaside flavors”. You’ll find the restaurant inside the Wayfinder Newport hotel at 151 Admiral Kalbfus Road. Chef Antonio Wormley […]
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Charles L. Roberts: Newport can follow ancestors’ footsteps, learn their stories
I’ve always been inspired by James Baldwin’s quote – and perspective – “We carry our history with us. We are our history.” Baldwin argues that history is not a distant, finished event, but a living force that shapes our lives and informs our present reality. It’s not something that we can ignore, leave behind, or take for […]
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Letter to the Editor: Regionalization – Can adults play nice in the sandbox?
When I was sworn in as a Middletown Town Councilor in December of 2024, one of my main goals was to do everything I can to make Middletown Public Schools (MPS) the best in the State. We have a new Superintendent, new leaders of our schools, new schools on the way, and I am already […]
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Senate approves Senator DiPalma’s bill to lower prescription drug prices for Rhode Islanders
The Rhode Island Senate on Thursday (May 15) approved legislation (2025-S 0468aa) sponsored by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Louis P. DiPalma that would significantly lower the price of many common prescription drugs for struggling Rhode Islanders. “Prescription drug costs are astronomical. Year after year, in the greatest country on earth, we pay so much more […]
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US cable giants Charter and Cox, under assault by streaming services, pursue $34.5 billion merger
By MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer Charter Communications has offered to acquire Cox Communications, a $34.5 billion merger that would combine two of the top three cable companies in the U.S. Cox is the third largest cable television company in the country, with more than 6.5 million digital cable, internet, telephone, and home security customers. […]
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Morning Notes: Newport museums welcome military families with free admission this summer
Good Friday morning, Newport! Here’s our daily rundown of what’s happening out there today, plus all that you need to know; enjoy! Weather Forecast Today: Areas of fog before noon. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 66 degrees. South wind 3 to 8 mph. Tonight: A slight chance of showers after 1 am. Patchy […]
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Newport County historic sites receive $28,500 in Preservation grants
Preserve Rhode Island is giving out $125,000 in matching grants to 18 nonprofits across the state. Four projects in Newport County are getting $28,500 for fixing up historic buildings. These grants, given out with The 1772 Foundation, are helping with urgent repairs and long-term care of Rhode Island’s old buildings. In Newport, three projects are […]