☀️ What's Up in Newport: Tuesday, April 15

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Good Morning, Newport!

On this day in 1786, Walter Channing was born in Newport. Channing’s most significant contribution, and what he may be best known for, is his advocacy of anesthesia in childbirth and for being the first American physician (in 1847) to use anesthesia during childbirth. [Read More]

newportFILM is among four projects that will be recognized by GrowSmartRI as Outstanding Grow Smart Projects at the organization’s Sustainable Economic Growth & Quality of Place event on May 8. [Read More]

Ten homes changed hands last week across Newport County. Tyler Bernadyn has a look at what sold. [Read More]

Following an extensive national executive search, Bristol-native Charlie Enright will take the helm of US Sailing, the sport’s National Governing Body (NGB). [Read More]

The League of Women Voters Newport County is launching an initiative to attend and monitor public meetings of the city and town councils and school committees throughout the County. The Observer Corp is the eyes and ears of the League. [Read More]

The 2025 Newport Jazz Festival lineup will be announced today at 1 pm. Specially priced 3-day passes will also go on sale then. [Read More]

newportFILM is among four projects that will be recognized by GrowSmartRI as Outstanding Grow Smart Projects at the organization’s Sustainable Economic Growth & Quality of Place event on May 8.

Walter Channing’s most significant contribution, and what he may be best known for, is his advocacy of anesthesia in childbirth and for being the first American physician (in 1847) to use anesthesia during childbirth.

Rookie Kameron Misner homered twice and drove in three runs, Shane Baz threw six strong innings, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 16-1 on Monday night.

The first bill (2025-S 0193, 2025-H 6061) requires insurers to use generally accepted standards of care when making decisions about whether to pay for behavioral health treatment.

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

Enright will take the helm of US Sailing, the sport’s National Governing Body (NGB), following an extensive national executive search.

The mix of sales included everything from waterfront condos to classic colonials and well-maintained ranches—highlighting the continued diversity and demand within the local housing market.

Since 2018, the District’s 328 customers have been under a boil water advisory due to the presence of total coliform in the water system.

Set for July 25-27, the festival has already sold out but continues to reveal its performer list, with more names expected in the weeks ahead.

The League of Women Voters Newport County is launching an initiative to attend and monitor public meetings of the city and town councils and school committees throughout the County. The Observer Corp is the eyes and ears of the League.