Sunday Soundings: Voices of Rhode Island (Volume 3)

Local, independent news serving Newport County and Rhode Island.

Good morning, it’s Sunday, January 26.

Welcome to our third edition of Voices of Rhode Island, a new series from What'sUpNewp. Every Sunday, a diverse lineup of contributors—each with deep knowledge and a passion for their field—will explore topics like housing, arts, women's health, senior issues, history, and more.

Markers represent a different type of time capsule, one that all of us can appreciate and learn from and are typically free public works of art and commemoration.

Which is crazy: what we do, or what we could do to have decent and human health care?  You tell me.

For many, purchasing a multi-family property is not just about finding a place to live — it’s about leveraging that property to build wealth.

The author C.S. Lewis once noted, “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” 

This occupation put a choke hold on commerce and caused great damage to many buildings on Aquidneck Island and communities surrounding the bay.

Newport Classical, The Ravers, JAC Frost Winter Bash, and more.

Sour Grapes is a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a problematic and troubled world.

Jayson Tatum scored 24 points, Derrick White added 23, including Boston’s first 11 of the third quarter, and the Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks 122-107 on Saturday night in the first meeting between the teams since the NBA Finals.

Rafael Pinzon’s 30 points led Bryant past Binghamton 83-69 on Saturday.

Corey McKeithan scored 20 points to lead La Salle to a 70-64 victory over Rhode Island on Saturday.

Ryan Cornish had 25 points and his two foul shots with 18 seconds left gave Dartmouth an 84-83 win over Brown on Saturday.

Bensley Joseph’s 14 points helped Providence defeat Georgetown 78-68 on Saturday.

Local surf company aims to reward students’ reflections on ocean’s impact

September 21, 1960 – January 21, 2025

December 20, 1941 — January 23, 2025

October 4, 1952 — January 22, 2025

Shirley passed away on December 13, 2024, in Newport Hospital. Within weeks after her passing, Eugene declined without his beloved wife, and passed away on January 8, 2025, at their residence in Middletown.

The following is a list of library programs that adults can enjoy in February at Tiverton Public Library.

The Coast Guard rescued four people from a fishing boat on January 23, 2025, after a collision between two fishing boats approximately 10 miles south of Block Island.

Homelessness, education, and economic growth top conversation amid federal funding uncertainty

State officials euthanize 40 birds in Washington County to prevent spread; public health risk remains low

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