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Holiday Symbol of Support

Pat Coussa and Katie Ahearne are among the volunteers who made wreaths for the annual fundraising event to benefit the families and programs at Lucy’s Hearth set for Saturday, Dec....

Recreational Marijuana Stores Still a Year Away

Although Newport and Middletown approved ballot measures that would allow the sale of recreational marijuana, it will be some time before local retail stores start cropping up. “We don’t have...

Rogers’ Monahan Named Assistant Principal of the Year

It was full circle for Michael Monahan when staff and students lined the academic wing of Rogers High School in a surprise ceremony on Nov. 22. Monahan was named the...

Complaint to AG Filed Over School Non-Disclosure

A former Middletown town councilor and school regionalization advocate has filed a complaint to the Rhode Island Attorney General’s office regarding the failure of two Newport School Committee members to...

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System at Transfer Station Is Absurd

To the Editor: I am writing to draw focus to the process residents must endure to utilize the Halsey Street...

Conflict of Interest

To the Editor: The public already knows that members of the Building Committee withheld information that may have affected the...

OBITUARIES

Carol Joy (Hanson) Smith

Carol Joy (Hanson) Smith, age 79, passed away, November 28,...

NEWS BRIEFS

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Slave History Medallion Program The public is invited to historic Trinity Church for an acknowledgement program on the church’s role...

BRIEFS

Portsmouth Town Council Forum There will be a candidate forum for those running for Portsmouth Town Council on Thursday, Oct....

BRIEFS

NAACP 100th Annual Awards Dinner The Newport County Branch of the NAACP is proudly hosting its 100th annual awards dinner...

Latest from NewportNow

Bowen’s Wharf Tree Lighting rescheduled to Dec. 4

Due to forecasted inclement weather, the Bowen's Wharf Tree Lighting has been postponed to Sunday, Dec. 4. Festivities begin around...

Illuminated Boat Parade Cancelled

Due to expected gale force winds and heavy rains, this weekend’s Illuminated Boat Parade has been canceled. The City’s...

Newport Library Holiday Book Sale starts Dec. 2

Friends of the Newport Public Library annual holiday book sale: Friday, Dec. 2 9am - 4pmSaturday, Dec. 3 9am -...

Christmas in Newport opens Dec. 1

Christmas In Newport Opens on Thursday, December 1 at 6 p.m. There will be a proclamation from the mayor,...

AROUND TOWN

Last Week in 02840: A Fine Sendoff for Specks

Members of The Protective Club, a.k.a. Specks, gathered on Nov. 27 to say goodbye to the bar that has been...

Holiday Shopping Guide

Explore the shops in our community, contribute to the local economy. It’s a move that has “holiday spirit” written all...

Next Chapter for the Grand Dame Coronet

It will be a bittersweet moment when Coronet leaves her home at the International Yacht Restoration School on Dec. 1...

City Working to Scale Back Easton’s Beach Proposal

The city of Newport is working with the Beach Commission to lower the cost of an estimated $35 million proposal...

Carpionato Group to Repurpose Empty Benny’s

The vacant Benny’s Store in Middletown will be repurposed, with new tenants already in place and more on the way....

VIDEOS

Middletown School Committee Forum 10/20/22

October 20 Middletown School Committee Forum Candidate List: Theresa M. Silveira Spengler, Liana Fenton, Gregory Huet CLICK SHOW MORE below...

Candidate Forum 2022 – City of Newport at Large Council Candidates

View the October 6th Forum featuring the seven candidates who are vying for four at-large seats on the Newport City...

Newport School Committee Candidate Forum

Newport School Committee Candidate Forum Thursday, September 29, 6:30 pm, Innovate Newport Presented by Involve Newport, Newport This Week, the League of...