Gulls Celebrate Christmas in July



Monday, July 3 will be Christmas in July as the Newport Gulls host the Mystic Schooners from Cardines Field at 6:35 p.m. Fans who bring a new toy to Cardines Field will be given free admission to the ballgame. The toys benefit Lucy’s Hearth, a 24-hour shelter for mothers and their children. Through July 26, the Newport Gulls will be […]

Fire Department Promotions



Firefighters were recognized at a swearing-in ceremony on June 9 at the Newport Fire Department headquarters. Promoted to deputy chief was Captain Paul R. Ripa Jr. Promoted to captain was Lieutenant Humphrey J. Donnelly, IV and Lieutenant Mark D. Simoes. Firefighter Allan R. Gray and firefighter Aaron R. Buehler were promoted to lieutenant. There was a badge pinning for firefighter […]

NEWPORT GULLS



Home Games Begin at 6:35 p.m. Monday, July 3 vs MysticWednesday, July 5 vs Ocean StateThursday, July 7 vs Mystic

GOERGE DONNELLY SUNSET LEAGUE



The George Donnelly Sunset League derived its name because games used to begin at 5:30 p.m. and end at dusk. It is the oldest continuous amateur baseball league in the U.S. All games are played at Cardines Field. For more information, visit gdsunsetleague.pointstreaksites.com. Thursday, June 29 @ 7:30 p.m.RR Legion vs Westcott @ 11 a.m.Saturday, July 1 @ 11 a.m.Brothers […]

RHS Reunion



The Rogers High School class of 1982 will be celebrating its 35 year reunion on August 12 from 6 to 11 p.m. at Vasco Da Gama Hall. The night will include cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, dinner and dancing. To attend, interested parties should send $40 per person to RHS Class of 1982 C/O Paula Morris, 36 Hoppin Road, Newport, R.I. […]

LAOH Honorary Dinner



The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians of Newport has selected Patricia Kelly Martin as their 2017 Woman of the Year. A reception will be held in her honor on Thursday, July 13 at Hibernian Hall. Tickets may be purchased at Hibernian Hall, the cost is $40 per person until July 8, and $45 after that date.

NEW ARRIVALS



Erin Johnson and Ryan Goudey of Newport are proud to announce the birth of their son Walker Johnson Reynolds Goudey on June 20, 2017. Mary Heroux and Eric Sheldon of Newport are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Emma Lee Jane Sheldon on June 24, 2017. The above announcements are for births at Newport Hospital.

RECENT DEATHS



Rita Doris Appleby, 80, of Portsmouth, passed away June 20, 2017, at the Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. She was the wife of Jack Appleby. Richard Mead Atwater “Chip” Benson, 73, photographer, printer, author, inventor, and teacher, passed away June 22, 2017. He was the husband of Barbara Benson. Among his numerous honors, he received two fellowships from the John […]

Sidewalks to Get a Clean Sweep



As part of an ongoing effort to clean up Newport’s sidewalks, officials recently purchased The Billy Goat Vacuum from All Outdoors in Wakefield at a cost of $2,400. The tool was picked up on Friday, June 16. “We are still working on developing a plan of attack but we did do all the sidewalks in the streetscape area of Broadway […]

Pickleball in July



Pickleball 101 is open to anyone interested in learning to play the fastest growing sport among adults of all ages. A free clinic will be held on Saturday, July 1, at 9 a.m. at the Hunter Park courts. Beginner level players interested in playing can join the Zero-Zero Start group on Wednesday evenings from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Recreation staff […]