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A Drop in the Box
General election voting has begun as boxes received from the state were installed in front of Newport City Hall and at the side of Middletown Town Hall. Per the mail-in...
Police Union Inks Labor Contract
At the Town Council meeting on Oct. 5, it was announced that Middletown has agreed to a new three-year labor contract with the police union. Town Administrator Shawn Brown also...
King House Adapts to Pandemic
Four punching bags are spread out in the Edward King House parking lot, safely cordoned off. Adjusted to height, they stand about five feet at their lowest setting, just high...
Lodging Tax Revenue Shows Slow Rebound
It comes as no surprise that recently released state figures of tax revenue show that the lodging and restaurant industry on Aquidneck Island have taken a major hit due to...
Next Chapter for Ballard
The 13-acre parcel of open space conserved by the Ballard family in 1996 is beginning a new chapter. Known for its natural beauty, hiking trails, quarries, and wooded and open...
OPINION
North End Goals Critical
To the Editor: With a decision approaching for the critically important North End Project, pressure must be kept on the...
New Rogers Needed
To the Editor: I am writing in support of building a new state of the art high school, which is...
What are the Odds?
To the Editor: Middletown residents have become dissatisfied with the sitting town council. The ability of the townspeople to have...
Endorsement for Paul Marshall
Through friends and respected community members, we were connected with Paul Marshall this summer and were thrilled by his enthusiasm,...
MAIN SHEET
Rendezvous Finds Success
Even without the yachts or the big tent at the Newport Shipyard, the Boys & Girls Club of Newport County...
OBITUARIES
In Memory of Natalie Alexander
Seventh Anniversary Remembrance In Loving Memory of Natalie Alexander December...
FAITH COMMUNITY
NEW ARRIVALS
Giuliana and Tracy Mendoza are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Francesca Grace Mendoza on Sept. 29, 2020....
NEW ARRIVALS
Luana Rodrigues and Thiago Moreira of Middletown are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Manuela Telles Moreira on...
VIDEOS
State Representatives Districts 71, 72 & 75 Forum
Five of seven candidates for RI House of Representative seats in District 71, 72 and 75 share their views.
Newport City Council Wards General Election Forum
Six candidates running for three ward seats for Newport City Council in the 2020 general election.
Newport City Council At Large General Election Forum
Seven candidates running for four seats for Newport City Council in the 2020 general election.
Middletown School Committee General Election Forum
Five candidates running for two vacant seats for Middletown School Committee in the 2020 general election.
Newport School Committee General Election Forum
Nine candidates running for Newport School Committee in the 2020 general election.
NEWS BRIEFS
Newport Police Log
During the period from Monday, Sept. 28 through Sunday, Oct. 04 the Newport Police Department responded to 447 calls. Of...
Newport Police Log
During the period from Monday, Sept. 21 through Sunday, Sept. 27 the Newport Police Department responded to 497 calls. Of...
Newport Police Log
During the period from Monday, Aug. 31 through Sunday, Sept. 6 the Newport Police Department responded to 527 calls. Of...
Newport Police Log
During the period from Monday, Aug. 24 through Sunday, Aug. 31 the Newport Police Department responded to 465 calls. Of...
For What It’s Worth
A visitor brought by a stereographic view of Washington Square and The Perry House. The photo was taken in the...
AROUND TOWN
This Week’s Conversation with Colin Kane
In business, as in life, success can often turn on timing. So, it wasn’t exactly ideal for Peregrine Group to...
IMC Knocks It Out of the Park
Island Moving Company’s “Out of Ruin” film by Marta Renzi was premiered to a sell out capacity of supporters on...
Ward Candidates Have Say in Final Forum
Another in a series of candidate forums was held on Oct. 2, with the Newport City Council three wards’ candidates...
Coming Winter Months to Bring Schools Challenges
During a virtual Town Hall on Sept. 30, Supt. Colleen Burns Jermain told the approximately 65 participants that Newport’s schools...
Planning Board Wants Toxic Soil Results for Hotel Site
The Newport Planning Board has set Nov. 16 for a public hearing regarding the possible demolition of a restaurant, nightclub,...
Election News
Election Coverage
debbie@newportthisweek.net | August 14, 2020
Visit NewportNow.online for our continued coverage of the 2020 election.
Meet the Candidates
debbie@newportthisweek.net | August 14, 2020
Visit NewportNow.online for more candidate info on: Middletown Town Council Middletown School Committee Newport City Council Newport School Committee Statewide ...
Letters of Endorsement
debbie@newportthisweek.net | August 14, 2020
Visit NewportNow.online for letters of support of various candidates.
General Assembly Forum Enlightens Voters
By James Merolla | August 13, 2020
The first in a series of one-hour virtual forums went off without a hitch on Aug. 6 for six local...