Newport This Week

In an interview with Newport This Week, incoming Mayor Xay Khamsyvoravong touted his direct outreach to voters on the campaign trail, hearing from residents on the issues that affected them...

Middletown Regroups in Wake of School Merger Defeat

Now that Newport has rejected regionalization, Middletown is moving quickly to procure as much state money as possible in a new plan to design schools. At a School Building Committee...

Channing Memorial Serving Hot Meals Since 1981

Loyal to the Christian ethic, Channing Memorial Church may have served meals to the poor, hungry or disenfranchised longer than any other church, temple or nonprofit in Newport. This year...

The Pell Hotel Plan Receives Planning Board Approval

The Middletown Planning Board has unanimously approved a new plan to modify The Pell Hotel at 425 East Main Road. The approval, which had already cleared the Technical Review Committee,...

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It’s Time to Come Together

These are exciting times for Newport Public Schools as we move forward with our school building projects and start to...

Regionalization Reassessed

To the Editor: Take my word for it, school regionalization is not dead. It is just waiting for a remake....

OBITUARIES

OBITUARY: Martha Steuer

Martha Steuer, 65, passed away Nov. 5, 2022 after a...

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...

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

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

Latest from NewportNow

Santa Magic and Tree Lighting on Nov. 26

On Saturday, Nov. 26, Santa will visit the Shops on Long Wharf Mall. Children of all ages will be able...

Illuminated Boat Parade rescheduled to Dec. 3

Due to expected gale force winds, tonight’s Illuminated Boat Parade has been rescheduled to Saturday, Dec. 3rd at 6:15 p.m., weather...

Holiday a Prime Time for Teen Drinking

To the Editor: Thanksgiving marks the beginning of another busy holiday season, a festive time filled with family, friends, food...

Stormwater Innovative Expo on Nov. 30

The Rhode Island Green Infrastructure Coalition (RIGIC) will host its fourth annual Stormwater Innovation Expo in partnership with the Providence...

AROUND TOWN

Small Business Saturday: Nov. 26

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

Holiday Happenings

One Time Events Lighting of the Lighthouse Carolers, ice-skating, hot chocolate, cider and festive treats as the Goat Island lighthouse...

Volunteer to Make a Wreath to benefit Lucy’s Hearth

Lucy's Hearth has issued a call for help for volunteers to create one-of-a-kind wreaths again this year to sell at...

Ice Rink Returning to Goat Island

Ice skating will return to Goat Island this winter. The Newport City Council has approved the entertainment outdoor license for...

Pell Super Achievers

Pell Elementary School presented the following awards awards in October. Student of the Month Kindergarten: Wren Cairns, Joslynn Merriott, Emma...

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...