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Here’s a look at the latest headlines from What’sUpNewp and a roundup of all that’s happening, new, and to do this week and weekend; enjoy!

The Kings Lens And Friends may have closed, but founder Patrick Murphy has no signs of slowing down

Weather forecast for Newport County

Review: ‘Ted Kennedy’ sweeping account of senator’s life

What’s Up in Newport County: Oct. 24 – 31

The Moody Blues’ John Lodge will perform ‘Days of Future Passed’ at The JPT on Feb. 26

Endangered whale’s decline slows, but population falls again

Here’s the schedule of our WUN-ON-ONE conversations with the candidates

15 notable farewell tours in sports history

Letter: I encourage you to join me in voting for Katherine A. Jessup for Newport City Council At-Large

The best horror movies of 2022 so far, according to critics

How the earnings gap between workers with and without a college education has changed in the last 20 years

Grant applications open to provide businesses with technical assistance, access to capital, and flexible work space

Pats offense could look similar, even if QB Jones returns

Letter: Please support Senator DiPlama in his quest for reelection 

Recent Local Obituaries

What’s Up in Newport County: Oct. 24 – 31

Here’s what’s on the docket for Newport City Council’s Regular Council Meeting on Oct. 26

RISCA Executive Director will be the special guest at ‘Arts Around The Fire’ on Oct. 26

Members’ Show at the Jamestown Arts Center opens Oct. 28 with solo-exhibition in the small gallery by Tracy Weisman

The Kings Lens to present ‘The Show Must Go On” at The JPT on Oct. 28

Halloween Trick or Treat returns to The Breakers on Oct. 28

Volunteer cleanup of Butts Hill Fort to take place on Oct. 29

Newport Vineyards to host 5th Annual Harvest Festival Oct. 29 – 30

Over the last several weeks, we’ve conducted thirty-minute interviews with local and statewide candidates. Every candidate in every race below has been invited. If we have not interviewed them or if they are not on our schedule, it is because we have not heard back from them.

In order of appearance

Newport City Council At-Large

Newport School Committee

Building Newport’s Future / Reject Newport Question 5

Middletown Town Council

Portsmouth Town Council

Rhode Island Senate District 11

Rhode Island Senate District 12

Rhode Island Senate District 13

Rhode Island Representative District 75

Attorney General

Rhode Island General Treasurer

Secretary of State

Lieutenant Governor

Governor

Rhode Island Congressional District 1

Rhode Island Congressional District 2

Find out more about the upcoming general election, including how to vote early, where to vote, and view your sample ballot at vote.ri.gov.

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