Newport This Week

A recently rebranded nonprofit organization hopes to inform and empower Newport residents. On June 17, the newly named Involve Newport announced a new leadership team and a new mission. Joe...

Memorial to Acknowledge Newport’s Slave Trade

Through the choice of materials, structure height and use of space, a local committee is hoping to highlight and create conversations regarding Newport’s prominent role in the transatlantic slave trade....

Newport Police Arrests Under Review by Attorney General

The Rhode Island attorney general’s office is conducting an official review of the arrest of two men by Newport police officers in front of the Newport Blues Café in the...

Welcome to All

The first of three sidewalks bordering Equality Park have been painted as a show of support for the LGBTQ+ community. In addition to the rainbow colors, black and brown blocks...

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OPINION

Onward, Upward and Seaward

Summer has flashed, like a bulb on a Pentax, But we write on, unabashed, and we use the best syntax....

Talk, They Hear You

To the Editor: Summer … long days at the beach, backyard barbecues, kicking back with family and friends, and for...

Educational Partners Went Above and Beyond

To the Editor: It’s that time of year again…the time when hard-working teachers and students recharge their batteries before another...

OBITUARIES

James A. Girr

James A. Girr (Jack), 79, of Newport died Tuesday, November...

NEWS BRIEFS

Police Report: May 30-June 5

Police Log During the period from Monday, May 30 through Sunday, June 05 the Newport Police Department responded to 477...

Learn to Play Bridge

The Viking Bridge Club will teach people to play bridge on Thursdays, from 12:15-3 p.m., starting June 16. Classes will...

Boys Lacrosse Camp

Salve Regina is offering a four-day, boys lacrosse camp June 27-30 at Gaudet Turf Field for second thru eighth graders....

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Election 2022

The following local candidates have filed their election intentions as of 4 p.m. today. They will have the opportunity in...

City Needs Input on School Regionalization

As you may have heard, throughout the summer, a specialized team will be studying how Newport and Middletown schools could...

Signature Gathering Event for Political Candidates

NDCC Invites Newport Voters and Candidates to Attend Signature Gathering EventNewport, RI – The Newport Democratic City Committee (NDCC) is...

Using Orbeez Gel Gun a Criminal Offense

“Orbeez Challenge” on TikTok New on TikTok the “Orbeez Challenge” which encourages participants to use toy guns to shoot at...

AROUND TOWN

Real Estate: June 20-24

Real Estate Transactions from June 20 to June 24 Sponsored by Hogan Associates Newport 26 Brown & Howard Wharf...

Middletown Signing Party

Middletown Democratic Town Committee is hosting a signing party for local and state candidates Monday, July 11, 2022 from 5:30...

Ida Lewis Distance Race Pleases Veterans and Newcomers Alike

“Not Too Long, Not Too Short”Ida Lewis Distance Race Pleases Veterans and Newcomers Alike NEWPORT, RI (July 1, 2022)...

Chamber Excellence in Business Awards

Greater Newport Chamber to host Excellence in Business Awards, Governor to present citations. Newport, RI – The Greater Newport...

Turning Around Ministries 17th Anniversary Celebration

Turning Around Ministries 17th Anniversary Virtual Event and Online Auction July 16, 2022 at 6pm. Entertainment by Isaiah Brown & Ed...

VIDEOS

Under the Hull

Brand new 11th Hour Racing Team documentary Under the Hull is now available on YouTube. Newport, Rhode Island, USA (June 15,...

Bermuda Race Sustainability Efforts

BERMUDA RACE GREEN TEAM FEATURES ‘E-STEWARDS’ IN BOOST TO SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS Up to 50 sailors in the fleet will be...

Fire Damages Wayfinder Hotel

Firefighters from across Aquidneck Island were called in to battle a four-alarm fire that broke out on May 23 at...

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CELEBRATE! USA is 246 Years Young

ALN Rebrands as Involve Newport