Save the Bay – Hamilton Family Aquarium Ribbon-Cutting
Save the Bay opened its new Hamilton Family Aquarium at the former Gateway Visitors Center in a ribbon-cutting ceremony on...
Lady Hibernians
The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians held their annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner on March 2 in the hall...
Newport Police Arrest Suspect on Arson, Robbery Charges
On Feb. 28, Newport Police arrested Foster Krupa, 25, of Newport on multiple charges related to alleged arson, robbery, breaking...
VIDEO: Last Wall Standing … The Bells, Feb. 26. 2024
On the afternoon of Feb. 26, 2024 there was only one wall left standing at The Bells in Brenton Point...
Parade Viewers: Expect The Unexpected
The annual Newport St. Patrick’s Day Parade can be full of surprises. A few years ago the Newport AOH Pipes...
Middletown Council Debates East Main Road Bike Lanes
The Middletown Town Council and BikeNewport, representing an island-wide initiative to create safer bike routes, discussed plans on March 4...
Salvation Army and Other Food Banks Meeting Increased Need
With food insecurity affecting nearly one in three families in Rhode Island, Newport’s food pantries are stepping up to meet...
Newport’s Summer Plan to Operate Easton’s Beach
The city’s Recreation Department told the Beach Commission on March 6 that the bathhouses at Easton’s Beach will not be...
Christine Stenning, League of Women Voters, On Same Day Voter Registration
Christine Stenning, League of Women Voters, joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss the organization's work and efforts to achieve same-day voter...
Newport Councilor Dave Carlin in Rogers Dirt Pile Controversy
Bill Bartholomew welcomes Newport City Councilor Dave Carlin for a conversation about a municipal divide surrounding a controversial dirt pile...
Lady Hibernians
The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians held their annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner on March 2 in the hall...
Portsmouth Arts Guild Open Studio
Portsmouth Arts Guild Open StudioJoin fellow artists at the Portsmouth Arts Guild Gallery. Open to all artists and mediums. Bring...
Portsmouth Arts Guild Spring Classes
Portsmouth Arts Guild Spring ClassesBigger and Bolder with Jossy LownesApril 10th & April 17thWednesdays, 1 – 4pmFor Information: https://portsmoutharts.org/jossy-lownes/Bookbinding Fundamentals...
Volunteers Sought for Secret Garden Tour
Volunteers Needed for Newport’s June Secret Garden Tour – “On The Point” Imagine yourself sitting in a very stunning...
Lucy’s Hearth 40th Anniversary Logo Redesign Contest
Lucy’s Hearth, a leading 24-hour facility providing crucial programs and shelter services to children and families experiencing homelessness, is thrilled...
CCRI & Conexion Latina to Host Financial Aid Night
The Community College of Rhode Island and Conexion Latina are hosting a Financial Aid Information Session at Conexion Latina (170...
Growing Local Food Resiliency and Pollinator Habitats Through Community Garden Grants
Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District (ERICD) seeks organizations in urban, suburban, or rural areas to install community gardens or high...
Newport Changes Language for Food Truck Proposal at Easton’s
The city of Newport recently amended its request for proposals (RFP) for a new mobile food service program at Easton's...
Police Report: March 4-10
During the period from Monday, Mar. 04 through Sunday, Mar. 10 the Newport Police Department responded to 383 calls. Of...
Editorial: “If You’re Lucky Enough to be Irish, You’re Lucky Enough.”
For the next week, Newport belongs to the Irish and to those who wish they were Irish. Newport will be...
Beyond the Pickleball Noise
Pickleball has a bad rep. It’s noisy and it has a silly name. Behind that noise, and despite its silly...
Housing Legislation Could Be Detrimental to Newport
In reaction to Speaker Joe Shekarchi’s announcement of a 14- bill package of housing legislation, I shared these thoughts with...
Boston Comedy Legend Returning to Newport!
January 5, 2024
Legendary Boston comedian Steve Sweeney will be headlining the annual Newport Winterfest comedy show on February 23rd at 8 PM at the Hotel Viking. Joining Steve and making his Newport Winterfest debut will be follow...
VISITING NURSE HOME & HOSPICE SELLS PORTSMOUTH BUILDING AND IS MOVING TO MIDDLETOWN
January 5, 2024
VISITING NURSE HOME & HOSPICE SELLS PORTSMOUTH BUILDING AND IS MOVING TO MIDDLETOWN PORTSMOUTH RI - Local non-profit Visiting Nurse Home & Hospice announced the sale of their building at 1184 East Main Road in Portsmouth....