BRIEFS

Public Updates on Newport Schools *On Dec 6, at 5:30 p.m., the public and the School Building Committee will receive an update on the Rogers High schematic design at the school’s NACTC building. In late December or early January, a presentation of a nearly final design will be submitted to the Rhode Island Department of Education. *A joint City Council […]

RECENT DEATH

Thomas Edward Miner Jr., 89, of Middletown, passed away Nov. 22, 2021, at the John Clarke Retire­ment Center. He was born in St. Louis to the late Thomas E. Miner Sr. and Violetta (Stiner) Miner on July 1, 1932. He served in the U.S. Navy on a destroyer during the Korean conflict. Following his service, he worked for the U.S. […]

Vandals Send Wake-Up Call

Early on the morning of Nov. 28, phone calls and text mes­sages were exchanged among businesses on Broadway about what appears to have been a random act of senseless vandalism. Maybe it was a post bar crawl when, shortly after 1 a.m., two men walked along the street kicking at front doors, shattering some glass frames and leaving spider-like fissures […]

Making the Holidays Brighter

To the Editor: Each year the holiday tree at the base of Washington Square shines brightly, bringing cheer to the center of Newport’s downtown. The late David Leys began this tradition over 30 years ago and continually worked to organize the installation until his passing. The tradition continues, though the tree would not exist without the work of many people […]

‘Blue Wall’ Clouds Duke Case

To the Editor: I am writing in regards to New­port This Week’s front page story on Nov. 24, “Newport Police Close Doris Duke Case, Again.” Surprising? Heck no! Ridiculous? Heck ya! The book Peter Lance wrote, “Homicide at Rough Point,” un­covers through the investigation and research done by Sgt. Freddie Newton and Lance that this was no accident, it was […]

Don’t Ignore Community’s North End Vision

To the Editor: There has been much concern and sadness over the potential loss of the locally owned and be­loved Bishop’s 4th Street Diner. To make matters worse, a chain convenience store would be built in its place. Since this news came to light, many citizens have won­dered what role the city could have played in preventing this. The city […]

Rebuttal Regarding Bishop’s 4th Street Diner

To the Editor: We feel compelled to respond to an opinion piece penned by Councilor Jamie Bova regarding Bishop’s 4th Street Diner (that has been circulating online). It is un­fortunate and heartbreaking when a longstanding business must make a difficult decision to close or move. We are troubled by many er­roneous statements made con­cerning the city’s role or respon­sibility regarding […]

Legislators Reflect on 2021, Look Ahead to 2022


Over the past 18 months, local legislative bodies had to learn to adjust to virtual meetings and con­ducting the business of govern­ment during a pandemic. In the Rhode Island General Assembly, meetings were held at Rhode Island College, while the Rhode House of Representatives met at Veterans Memorial Audito­rium in Providence. But despite the obstacles, hun­dreds of pieces of legislation […]

New Diagnostic Imaging Units

Newport Hospital is acquiring three new state-of-the-art mammography units to pro­vide patients 3D tomosynthesis technology for early detection of breast cancer. The first went into service in November. An ad­ditional unit will be installed at the Portsmouth Imaging Center. The units offer superior com­fort, higher resolution 3D im­ages and greater accuracy for dense breasts. “The care and comfort of our […]

Christmas In Newport

Wednesday, December 1 Official Opening of Christmas in Newport 6 p.m., Washington Square, , tree lighting, Newport Artillery cannon salute, music TBD, proc­lamation from the Mayor, free. christmasinnewport.org. Newport County Orchestra, 7 p.m., Casino Theater, 9 Freebody St., classical and holiday music sponsored by the Salve Regina University Music Dept., $10, se­niors/ students $8, 401-341-2297, salve.edu/music-theater-and- dance. Friday, December 3 […]