Sunny skies and 70-degree waters set the stage for everything from polo matches to pirate sales across Aquidneck Island

Documentary ‘Speak’ screens at newportFILM Outdoors with director in attendance | West Place Animal Sanctuary launches driving tours to improve accessibility | and more.

Mount Hope Bridge to close for weekend resurfacing project | Governor McKee honors Newport Mental Health for crisis response after Portsmouth tragedy | and more.

Newport City Council to consider school regionalization resolution | Things to do in Newport County this weekend: Aug. 7 – 10 | and more.

Sharks stun Gulls 6-3 in Game 3 to reach NECBL Championship | Edward King House to host treasure-hunting fundraiser Saturday | and more.

Aquidneck Night Out returns to Eastons Beach Thursday evening | Jay Leno shows raise $70,486 for MLK Community Center | Woman, dog rescued from rocks at Beavertail State Park | and more.