<figure></figure> <p>By MICHAEL CASEY, GEOFF MULVIHILL and KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Two federal judges ruled nearly simultaneously on Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration must continue to fund SNAP, the nation’s biggest food aid program, using contingency funds during the government shutdown. The judges in Massachusetts and Rhode Island gave the administration leeway [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/judges-order-the-trump-administration-to-use-contingency-funds-for-snap-payments-during-the-shutdown/">Judges order the Trump administration to use contingency funds for SNAP payments during the shutdown</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

<figure></figure> <p>The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority will install a weigh-in-motion system on Route 138 near the Conanicus Avenue and East Shore Road ramps, requiring temporary lane closures through Thursday, Nov. 6. The work zone schedule is: &#8220;The installation of the WIM system is another way we are deploying technology to strengthen and maintain our [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/ritba-to-install-weigh-in-motion-system-on-route-138-in-jamestown/">RITBA to install weigh-in-motion system on Route 138 in Jamestown</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

<figure></figure> <p>There’s nothing spooky about the real estate market in Newport County this weekend, just solid opportunities across every corner of the region and all budgets. With more than 40 unique addresses hosting Open Houses, the Fall market remains active and balanced, giving both buyers and sellers reasons to stay engaged as we head toward year’s [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/on-the-market-a-look-at-45-newport-county-homes-hosting-open-houses-this-weekend-nov-1-2/">On the Market: A look at 45 Newport County homes hosting open houses this weekend: Nov. 1 &#8211; 2</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

<figure></figure> <p>Rhode Island Public Transit Authority&#8217;s free Hop-On Hop-Off bus service in Newport concludes Friday, Oct. 31, following a successful summer and fall season. The complimentary service, funded by Discover Newport and the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island, provided transportation to popular tourist destinations and beaches on Route 67 (Bellevue/Salve Regina University) and Route 68 (CCRI/Memorial [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/riptas-newport-hop-on-hop-off-bus-service-ends-today/">RIPTA&#8217;s Newport Hop-On Hop-Off bus service ends today</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

<figure></figure> <p>Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank has approved $377,500 in Community Project Assistance Fund grants to eight municipalities statewide, including $77,500 for projects in Jamestown and Middletown. The grants will provide technical assistance for design, feasibility analysis and strategic planning for projects advancing community resilience, stormwater management and public infrastructure improvements. Jamestown received $27,500 for a Wastewater [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/rhode-island-infrastructure-bank-awards-grants-to-jamestown-middletown-projects/">Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank awards grants to Jamestown, Middletown projects</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

<figure></figure> <p>The 42nd annual Taste of Newport returns Sunday evening, bringing together the city&#8217;s top restaurants and chefs for one of its most beloved culinary traditions while raising funds to provide Thanksgiving meals for Rhode Island families facing food insecurity. The event, hosted by Child &#38; Family, will take place at 5:30 p.m. at the Newport [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/taste-of-newport-returns-sunday-to-benefit-families-in-need/">Taste of Newport returns Sunday to benefit families in need</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

<figure></figure> <p>By AMANDA SWINHART and KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press EAST CORINTH, Vt. (AP) — For nearly 40 years, a tiny town in Vermont has attracted hordes of “Beetlejuice” fans eager to visit where the whimsical horror movie&#8217;s most famous scenes were filmed. With a population hovering just around 1,500, &#8220;Beetlejuice&#8221; mania has helped put East Corinth [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/vermont-town-draws-beetlejuice-fans-to-iconic-horror-movie-site/">Vermont town draws &#8216;Beetlejuice&#8217; fans to iconic horror movie site</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

<figure></figure> <p>Ramon Elordi-Churruca, 84, of Middletown RI died October 27, 2025. He was the husband of Maria Anacleta Lopez De Elordi. Born in Markina, the Basque Country (Spain) on June 8, 1941. He was the son of Juan Elordi and Josefa Churruca. Ramon became a prominent figure in the basque sport of&#160;Jai&#160;Alai&#160;along with his brother Pedro [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/obituary-ramon-elordi-churruca/">Obituary: Ramon Elordi-Churruca</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

<figure></figure> <p>Food pantries throughout the region are bracing for what could be a catastrophic event if the SNAP program loses its funding on Saturday. They’ve already been scrambling to meet increased demand since the current federal government shutdown a month ago and have been coping with a previous federal government reduction of a half million pounds [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/food-pantries-bracing-for-a-snap-shutdown/">Food pantries bracing for a SNAP shutdown</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

<figure></figure> <p>By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Marat Khusnutdinov scored 2:07 into overtime and the Boston Bruins beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 on Thursday night. Alex Tuch’s goal with 5:35 left in regulation tied it, wiping out Buffalo’s two-goal deficit in the third period. Morgan Geekie scored for the sixth straight game, David Pastrnak [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/marat-khusnutdinov-scores-in-ot-morgan-geekie-has-goal-in-6th-straight-as-bruins-beat-sabres-4-3/">Marat Khusnutdinov scores in OT, Morgan Geekie has goal in 6th straight as Bruins beat Sabres 4-3</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>