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Voting Season Continues
Early voting is thriving, according to officials in both Newport and Middletown. “Voters are coming in regularly and seem enthusiastic about their ability to vote early, safely, and with little...
Learning to Live with Coyotes
In light of the recent coyote sightings in the Broadway and Kay and Catherine street areas, it seems like a good time to talk about why wild animals make themselves...
Board of Elections Reopens Park Holm
The Rhode Island Board of Elections has overturned a decision by the Newport Canvassing Authority leading to Park Holm Senior Center being used once again as a polling location on...
Say Boo at the Breakers
Bellevue Avenue is conjuring some spooky fun for Halloween, costumes encouraged, with Rough Point open after dark and The Breakers hosting a festive family event. With lights turned low, visitors...
Objections Over Polling Site Closure
The Newport Canvassing Authority voted 2-1 during an Oct. 13 Zoom meeting to close Park Holm Senior Center as a polling site on Election Day, sending voters to nearby Pell...
OPINION
Rogers Bond Numbers Further Explained
To the Editor: I want to be clear that Dan Meucci’s Letter to the Editor that appeared in the October...
First Priority: Systemic Problems at Rogers
To the Editor: As a former teacher still vitally interested in all levels and aspects of education, I have been...
Who was Clarence Stanhope?
To the Editor: I am finishing a book with a working title of “Newport Cottages Halcyon Days” and am looking...
An Election Like No Other
To the Editor: I have experienced many elections in my 90 years, but never one like this one. I hope...
Endorsement for Paul Marshall
As a native Newporter, yearround resident of the Third Ward, Rogers High School graduate, father of two children in Newport...
MAIN SHEET
Rendezvous Finds Success
Even without the yachts or the big tent at the Newport Shipyard, the Boys & Girls Club of Newport County...
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...
CALENDAR
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
Spooktacular Halloween Guide
A Corn Maze Try the maze, race your friends, get lost and see how long it takes someone to miss...
Newport Police Log
During the period from Monday, Oct. 5 through Sunday, Oct. 11 the Newport Police Department responded to 450 calls. Of...
CLARIFICATION
Voters who requested a mail ballot, but wish to vote in person, “cannot surrender their mail ballots at polling locations....
Spooktacular Halloween Guide
Does your organization have an upcoming harvest or spooky event? Tell us in advance and send details to news@newportthisweek.net A...
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...
AROUND TOWN
Council May Revive ‘Shared Streets’ Concept
The Newport City Council will contemplate reviving a “shared streets” initiative to help Broadway restaurants walloped by the pandemic. Amanda...
This week’s Conversation with Alley Harkness
Alley Harkness was raised to give back, and since graduating from Salve Regina University last May, she found a job...
HDC Approves Cottage Restoration at Former Cluny School
The Historic District Commission approved the application on Oct. 20 of Austin Willis to restore a stone cottage to its...
Tips for Dealing with Coyotes
Check out and RIDEM’s online Management and Response Guide to learn more about coyotes. Here are some things to consider....
Aquidneck Avenue Utilities Project Uncertain
A lauded piece of Middletown’s long-term plan to improve the beachside commercial neighborhood surrounding lower Aquidneck Avenue has hit a...
Election News
Middletown School Committee Candidates
| October 22, 2020
Frances Moldveen Connolly is a substitue teacher for Middletown Public Schools, she is 42 years old and has lived in...
Middletown Council Candidates
ohtadmin | October 22, 2020
Terri Flynn is a property owner/ manager, she is 59 years old and has lived in Middletown for 10 years....
Objections Over Polling Site Closure
By James Merolla | October 15, 2020
The Newport Canvassing Authority voted 2-1 during an Oct. 13 Zoom meeting to close Park Holm Senior Center as a...
City Polling Sites Ready for Election
By James Merolla | October 15, 2020
The Rhode Island Board of Elections has yet to officially approve the final list of the 9 polling locations, but...
Newport School Committee Candidates
| October 15, 2020
Candidates were asked to answer the following question in 50 words or less. #1 The budget and finances discussion is...