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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...

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....

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...

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...

Holiday Glow

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Conflict of Interest

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

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...

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

“Santa Clause for a Cause” Benefits Portsmouth Public Playground

Over 170 families skipped the mall and instead visited “Santa Clause for a Cause” at the Newport Car Museum on Dec....

Annual Santa’s Ride to Kick Off Tuesday, Dec. 6th

With the holiday season officially upon us, the City of Newport is once again busy preparing for the return of...

STEAM Learning At Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm

BankNewport Grows Opportunity For STEAM Learning At Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm BankNewport has provided funding to support a sun shade at...

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...

AROUND TOWN

Community Conversation on Education set for Dec. 15

Newport This Week invites island residents, parents, children and teachers to a Community Conversation on Education. Drop by Innovate Newport,...

Police Report: November 21 – 27

During the period from Monday, Nov. 21 through Sunday, Nov. 27 the Newport Police Department responded to 297 calls. Of...

Real Estate: November 21 – 25

Real Estate Transactions from November 21 to November 25 Sponsored by Hogan Associates Newport 35 & 35 ½ Earl...

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...

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...

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...