The stage at the old opera house on Washington Square remains silent, some 23 years after the Newport Performing Arts Center (NPAC) purchased the historic building. When and if it reopens remains a mystery.

Newport Classical, Newport Dance Festival, Save the Bay Swim, Newport Beer Run, Lobster Muddy Festival, and more.

Mother charged with cruelty to or neglect of a child after 15-month-old discovered unattended

August 31, 1951 – July 7, 2025

Newport County Real Estate Market Sees 15 Sales as Market Conditions Shift.

June 1, 1943 — July 9, 2025

Dr. Tenny Thomas begins role today amid budget pressures threatening maternity services

Heat index values up to 100 degrees forecast for Tuesday through Thursday, with Wednesday and Thursday expected to bring the most severe conditions

Event celebrates cult classic with live music, beer tasting, and cannabis culture in true Lebowski fashion

Flames roared through an assisted-living facility in Massachusetts, killing nine people and trapping residents inside, including some who leaned out of windows and screamed for help, authorities said Monday. At least 30 people were hurt.

Rhode Island steps in to save summer programs as Trump administration freezes $6 billion in education grants nationwide

Rising tennis talents claim all four titles on championship Sunday at Newport’s International Tennis Hall of Fame

Council will consider resolution urging Brown Health to maintain maternity services at Newport Hospital

As more healthcare professionals earn doctoral degrees, patients struggle to navigate a system that prioritizes profit over personal care

Nine Homes Under $600K: Aquidneck Island’s Housing Market Reality

Senior Fellow Darrell West believes younger voters are democracy’s saving grace amid rising threats and political chaos

Portsmouth rallies late but falls short as both teams conclude successful seasons

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