Whitehall Reception



Philosophers from the International Berkeley Society will give an informal talk about their work, their relationship to Bishop George Berkeley and his relevance today at a reception at the Whitehall Museum House on Thursday, July 19, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Members of the community have a unique opportunity to learn more about Berkeley and his influence on the intellectual […]

Newport Police Log



During the period from Monday, July 2 through Monday, July 9 the Newport Police Department responded to 1001 calls. Of those, 170 were motor vehicle related; there were 114 motor vehicle violations issued and 56 accident reports. Police responded to 11 calls of vandalism, 25 noise complaints, 19 animal complaints, 22 suspicious persons or vehicles, 2 bicycle violations, 1 suicide […]

For What It’s Worth



A visitor recently brought in a small silver case inquiring of its age and use. Sliding open, the case reveals 5 very thin ivory leaves. This small monogrammed object was used by a lady at a formal cotillion to write the name, in pencil, of the dance partner and musical number. The pencil notation could easily be removed and case […]

Athletic Field Meeting



The Middletown Athletic Fields Sub-Committee will meet on Friday, July 13, at 8 a.m. at Middletown Town Hall in the second floor conference room. The public is invited to attend. The group will discuss the maximum use of all present and new fields.

IMC Dance Festival



Island Moving Company will present its ninth annual Great Friends Dance Festival, July 18-22, at 6:30 p.m. on an outdoor stage at St. Michaels Country Day School. The festival will feature five nights of performances by visiting dance companies, and Newport’s resident dance company, the Island Moving Company. Festival goers are encouraged to arrive early. Outside food and beverage are […]

Working Cities Night

The Momentum Continues

The Newport Working Cities Collaborative will hold its next Community Dinner at the Florence Gray Center, on Wednesday, July 18, at 5 p.m. Dinner will be followed by a conversation at 5:30 and will end by 7 p.m. Babysitting is available. Dinners are hosted monthly at rotating locations throughout Newport. The agenda for the Community Dinner is driven by the […]

Continúa el Momento de Working Cities Nights

(Ciudades Trabajando Juntos- programa auspiciado solo de noche)

La Colaboración de Ciudades Trabajadoras de Newport tendrá su próxima Cena Comunitaria en el Centro Florence Gray, el miércoles 18 de julio a las 5 pm. La cena será seguida por una conversación a las 5:30 y terminará a las 7 p.m. está disponible. Las cenas se realizan mensualmente en ubicaciones rotativas en toda la ciudad de Newport. La agenda […]

Call for Middletown Library Volunteers



Would you like to assist in enhancing library services and programs in the community? Consider becoming a Board of Director member for the Friends of the Middletown Public Library. Engage with an active group of volunteers to support the library. For more information, contact Lois Murray at the Middletown Public Library 401- 846-1573 x7.

ALN Election Forums



Alliance For a Livable Newport (ALN) will conduct free public forums to give Newport voters an opportunity to assess the qualifications of the candidates. Forums will be held on candidates for the Ward Council candidates, the at-large Council seats and for the School Committee seats. ALN is asking the public to submit questions to be answered by the candidates. Questions […]

Computer Workshops



The Newport Public Library is offering two hands-on workshops on basic computer skills on Wednesdays July 18 and July 25, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Participants will learn how to use a variety of tools to navigate through the World Wide Web and Windows. The workshops, taught by library staff are intended for those with novice computer and keyboard skills. […]