Japanese-Americans and World War II



A four-part series focusing on the upheaval in the lives of people of Japanese ancestry will be offered on Tuesdays, Oct. 10-31, from 3-5 p.m. at the Edward King House. Ken Nomiyama and Jim McIlwain will look at the historical context of the events surrounding the Japanese internment camps, at how life was lived in the camps, at the suffering […]

Diabetes Support Group



The monthly diabetes support group sponsored by the Visiting Nurse Home & Hospice will be held on Thursday, Oct. 12, from 1-2 p.m. at the Edward King Senior Center. No appointment or referral is needed. The group is led by a certified diabetes educator who is either a nurse or a dietitian. For more information, call 401-682 2100 x1642.

Troop 77 Welcomes New Scouts



Boy Scout Troop 77 Middletown recently spent a weekend camping at Camp Aquapaug in West Kingston and canoeing and kayaking on Larkin Pond. Scouts learned a variety of outdoor skills in addition to cooking for themselves and sleeping in tents. Boy Troop 77 Middletown participates in weekend campouts and special activities throughout the year, like whitewater rafting and a Washington, […]

Newport Police Log



During the period from Monday, Sept. 25 through Monday, Oct. 2 the Newport Police Department responded to 774 calls. Of those, 209 were motor vehicle related; there were 175 motor vehicle violations issued and 34 accident reports. Police responded to 7 calls of vandalism, 13 noise complaints, 17 animal complaints, 21 suspicious persons or vehicles, 2 bicycle violation and 85 […]

Horse Association Meeting



Members of the Aquidneck Island Horse Association will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 18, at 6 p.m. The main agenda item will be planning for the Thanksgiving outing. For directions to the meeting, contact secretary Richard Urban at 508- 672-7588.

VFW Meeting



The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5392 will hold its next meeting on Sunday, Oct. 15, at 11 a.m. at the post headquarters on Shove Street, Tiverton. A meal will be served after the meeting. Prospective new members are welcome to attend. A blood drive will also be held at the post on Nov. 26 from 8 a.m. to noon. […]

CNA Training



A Health Care Certified Nursing Assistant job skills training program is being offered for Newport County residents beginning Oct. 23 by East Bay Skills Alliance, a program of East Bay Community Action Program. Those interested in participating must attend one information and testing session, which will be offered on the following dates: Tuesday, Oct. 10, from 10:30 a.m. – 1 […]

Network with Chamber Connections



Newport County Chamber Connections will be hosting an open networking event, on Thursday, Oct. 12 at Forty 1° North, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. A special performance will be given at 6:30 p.m. by Eliot Lewis, who has played with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Daryl Hall and John Oates. Admission is $5. For more information, contact cadziurgot@gmail.com […]

One Island Celebration



The Aquidneck Island Planning Commission is holding “One Island Celebration, Working Together for a Sustainable Future” on Thursday, Oct. 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Easton’s Beach Rotunda Ballroom. Topics affecting life on the island, from water quality and transportation to recreation and aging, will be discussed. Refreshments will be served. The celebration is free and open to […]

Battle of Rhode Island



Learn what happened on Aquidneck Island leading up to the 1778 Battle of Rhode Island. The presentation will be at Mianonomi Park on Thursday, Oct. 12, at 4 p.m. Col. Joseph McGraw, from the Naval War College, will point out the terrain where the battle was fought, both on land and sea. Miantonomi Hill played a large part in this […]