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Apr 1, 2026
The High Kings bring Rocky Road Tour to The JPT in July; Newport City Council confronts $925,000 public safety overrun as budget season opens; and more.
Mar 31, 2026
Millions spent, doors still closed: Inside the stalled Newport Performing Arts Center; Messenger’s late goal lifts Tiverton past Rogers in girls lacrosse thriller, 8-7; and more.
Mar 30, 2026
A first look at Claw & Hammer, Stone Crab & Seafood Restaurant; What Sold: A look at 13 homes that changed hands last week in Newport County (March 23 – 27); and more.
Mar 27, 2026
IYRS launches new runabout restoration course in partnership with Antique & Classic Boat Society; Rhode Island’s family caregivers provide $2.8 billion in unpaid labor each year, AARP report finds; and more.
Mar 26, 2026
Rep. Carson: Newport birthing center must not pay for Brown Health’s Massachusetts losses
Mar 25, 2026
Rhode Island Senate passes DiPalma’s student health and safety bills; Newport Classical Music Festival announces 30 concerts across 11 venues for its 57th season; and more.
Mar 24, 2026
Newport Kite Festival returns to Brenton Point this July for its 40th year; Jamestown Arts Center opens solo exhibition by François Poisson this spring; and more.
Mar 23, 2026
What Sold: A look at 21 homes that traded hands last week in Newport County. (March 16 – 20); Providence brings in Bryan Hodgson from South Florida as men’s basketball coach; and more.
Mar 20, 2026
Outlook for Newport Hospital birthing center dims after Brown University Health logs $18M Q1 loss; Newport Pride announces full lineup of June 2026 events; and more
Mar 19, 2026
Preservation Society of Newport County to host job fair; Salve Regina professor to explore legacy of Ireland’s Blasket Islands at Newport Irish History lecture; and more.
Mar 18, 2026
Edwards again pushes bill to shift coastal oversight from CRMC to DEM; Arts Around the Fire to welcome new Newport Classical executive director; and more.
Mar 17, 2026
McKee visits Newport to push for elimination of Rhode Island’s tax on Social Security benefits; 16 motorists arrested for impaired driving during regional enforcement campaign on parade day; and more.
Mar 16, 2026
‘When the fat lady sings’ ... Part 1; Photos: Newport’s 70th Annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade; What sold; Open containers, disorderly conduct top charges as Newport police issue 46 citations and arrests on parade day; and more.
Mar 13, 2026
Sail Newport program director Kim Hapgood marks 30 years at the helm of sailing education; Charlie Holder, Sr. Memorial race returns May 9 with new 10K option; and more.
Mar 12, 2026
Newport City Council advances parking permit overhaul, delays short-term rental rules
Mar 11, 2026
MLK Community Center to open food pantry in Newport’s North End this spring; Arts Around the Fire to welcome new Newport Classical executive director March 18; and more.
Mar 10, 2026
Newport’s Lady Hibernians honor two women with joint award for 2026; Newport City Council sends stern message to McKee: No cruise ship fee hike; and more.
Mar 9, 2026
What Sold: A look at 16 homes that changed hands last week across Newport County (March 2 – 6); Portsmouth, Rogers cheerleaders compete at RICCA Championship; Sweet Berry Farm’s new owners seek planning board approval for major development; hearing set for Wednesday; and more.
Mar 6, 2026
Lincoln School holds off Tiverton in thriller to claim Division 2 title; On the Market: A look at every home hosting an Open House this weekend in Newport County (March 7 -8); and more.
Mar 5, 2026
Rep. Carson to discuss constituent survey results in live conversation with What’sUpNewp
Mar 4, 2026
Tiverton holds off Coventry 47-45 in girls basketball semifinal thriller
Mar 3, 2026
Lieutenant governor’s race expands as Khamsyvoravong kicks off campaign
Mar 2, 2026
Xay Khamsyvoravong enters Rhode Island lieutenant governor’s race; What Sold: A look at 6 recent sales across Newport County (Feb. 23 – 27); and more.
Feb 27, 2026
Blizzard recovery Day 4: Newport launches 24/7 ‘Rapid Snow Removal’ operation; schools closed again Friday across Newport County
Feb 26, 2026
Blizzard recovery Day 3: Newport schools and City Hall closed through Friday; RIPTA detours improving; Ocean Drive still closed
