November 26, 2025

The Newport School Committee voted Wednesday to hire an independent investigator to conduct a full review of the assault of a special needs student at Rogers High School. School Committee Chair James Dring said the decision reflects the committee’s obligation to restore trust and provide a safe environment for students. “I am outraged at what […]

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November 26, 2025

The 26th annual Newport Illuminated Boat Parade has been rescheduled from Friday to Saturday due to an inclement weather forecast, organizers announced Wednesday. The event will now take place at 6 p.m. on Nov. 29. The registration deadline for participating vessels has been extended to noon Friday. The parade, founded by former Harbormaster Jake Farrell, […]

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November 26, 2025

More bad news for Rhode Islanders struggling to pay their energy bills: Hikes are coming. Rhode Island Energy unveiled its long-anticipated request to increase service charges for gas and electric customers in a press release the day before the Thanksgiving holiday. An application was simultaneously submitted to the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission for review. […]

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November 26, 2025

Discover all that’s happening for live music, entertainment, and events this Thanksgiving weekend in and around Newport. Organizing an event? Add it to What’sUpNewp’s event calendar. Thursday, November 27 Things To Do Live Music & Entertainment Newport County Government Friday, November 28 Things To Do Live Music & Entertainment Newport County Public Meetings Saturday, November […]

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November 26, 2025

Joseph Francis Souza, Jr., born September 12, 1931, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. On October 15, 1955, Joseph married the love of his life, Mary Veronica Pacheco, and together they built a beautiful life anchored in devotion, hard work, and joy. They made their home at […]

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November 26, 2025

(Part 3 of 3) Here’s the third and final part of what now turns out to be a three-part answer to my question, what are we thankful for? Over the last few years I’ve asked people through Facebook and email what it is that they are thankful for this year – as we approach the […]

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November 26, 2025

WEST HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Jabri Fitzpatrick’s 14 points helped New Haven defeat Division-III Salve Regina 78-47 on Tuesday. Fitzpatrick added six rebounds for the Chargers (4-4). Stefano Faloppa scored 12 points, finishing 5 of 5 from the floor. Teshaun Steele shot 3 of 7 from the field, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, […]

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November 25, 2025

Anthony’s Seafood Market & Restaurant, a fixture on Aquidneck Island since 1956, has been acquired by the Newport-based Heritage Restaurant Group, the companies announced Tuesday. The deal marks the second acquisition this month for the expanding restaurant group, which announced Nov. 10 that it had acquired Glorious Affairs Catering and merged it with Audrain Hospitality. […]

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November 25, 2025

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Myles Corey scored 22 points as Rhode Island beat Vermont 80-65 on Tuesday. Corey also added six rebounds for the Rams (5-2). Jonah Hinton shot 6 for 17 (3 for 13 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line to add 18 points. Tyler Cochran had 13 points […]

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November 25, 2025

The Jamestown Arts Center will hold its ninth annual Holiday Arts Market next month, featuring work from more than 20 local artists and artisans. The market runs Friday, Dec. 5, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. Visitors can browse ceramics, prints, paintings, jewelry, […]

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