<figure></figure> <p>Rite-Solutions will donate $19,300 to two community food banks following its annual &#8220;Rite Donation&#8221; campaign in which employees raised $9,650 that the company matched dollar-for-dollar. The MLK Community Center in Newport and Love Thy Neighbor Community Food Pantry in King George, Va., will each receive funds from the campaign. &#8220;Support from Rite-Solutions employees and leadership [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/11/middletowns-rite-solutions-donates-19300-to-food-banks-in-rhode-island-virginia/">Middletown&#8217;s Rite-Solutions donates $19,300 to food banks in Rhode Island, Virginia</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

<figure></figure> <p>To The Editor: The federal government shutdown is affecting people right here in Middletown. &#160; Many of our neighbors are facing real challenges — from furloughed employees waiting on paychecks to families and seniors coping with cuts to SNAP and other programs. &#160; These are difficult times, and the Town of Middletown wants residents to [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/11/letter-to-the-editor-middletown-and-its-community-partners-are-here-to-help/">Letter to the Editor: Middletown and its community partners are here to help</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

<figure></figure> <p>By SCOTT CHARLES Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Marat Khusnutdinov tied it late in the third period and had the lone shootout goal, helping the Boston Bruins beat the New York Islanders 4-3 on Tuesday night for their fourth straight victory. Viktor Arvidsson and Pavel Zacha also scored for Boston. Jeremy Swayman made 25 [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/11/khusnutdinov-scores-tying-goal-in-3rd-adds-lone-shootout-goal-in-bruins-4-3-win-over-islanders/">Khusnutdinov scores tying goal in 3rd, adds lone shootout goal in Bruins&#8217; 4-3 win over Islanders</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

<figure></figure> <p>Gov. Dan McKee joined local officials and community partners Tuesday at the Florence Gray Center to launch a $7.5 million renovation project that will transform the facility into a Community Learning Center serving Newport and Middletown. The 15,700-square-foot renovation will expand the welcome area and meeting space while adding a computer lab and individual conference [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/11/governor-mckee-kicks-off-7-5m-renovation-of-newport-middletown-community-learning-center/">Governor McKee kicks off $7.5M renovation of Newport-Middletown Community Learning Center</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

<figure></figure> <p>The financing and federal permitting for SouthCoast Wind remains murky.  But the path is clear for the Massachusetts offshore wind project to run power lines up the Sakonnet River and across Portsmouth to Mount Hope Bay, with approval from the Rhode Island Energy Facility Siting Board on Tuesday. Power purchase agreements between the project developer [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/11/r-i-energy-regulators-approve-southcoast-wind-transmission-line-plan/">R.I. energy regulators approve SouthCoast Wind transmission line plan</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

<figure></figure> <p>Ronald M. Wolanski, director of planning and economic development for the Town of Middletown, received the Robert M. Goodrich Distinguished Public Service Award on Monday during the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council&#8217;s 49th annual meeting. The award recognizes outstanding local government employees. &#8220;Ron has been a vital resource and trusted leader for Middletown for 23 [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/11/middletown-planning-director-honored-for-distinguished-public-service/">Middletown Planning Director honored for distinguished public service</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

<figure></figure> <p>Strategic Prevention Partnerships in Portsmouth will receive a $125,000 grant to help Newport County firefighters, EMTs and police officers overcome trauma-related anxiety, PTSD and depression through its No Wrong Door initiative. The funding is from the Rhode Island Foundation, in partnership with Gov. Dan McKee&#8217;s Governor&#8217;s Overdose Task Force. &#8220;First Responders are seen as symbols [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/11/newport-county-first-responders-to-receive-mental-health-support-through-125000-grant/">Newport County first responders to receive mental health support through $125,000 grant</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

<figure></figure> <p>The Preservation Society of Newport County will present &#8220;Songs from Newport,&#8221; a historical musical program spanning from the Civil War era through the Gilded Age, on Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. in the ballroom of Rosecliff. The concert, led and narrated by Dr. Mark A. Stickney, founder of Historic Music of Newport, will feature soprano [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/11/songs-from-newport-concert-to-feature-civil-war-era-through-gilded-age-music-at-rosecliff/">Songs from Newport concert to feature Civil War-era through Gilded Age music at Rosecliff</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

<figure></figure> <p>Michael W. Boyd, Mike, age 70, of Tiverton, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 19, 2025. He was the devoted husband of Louise (Turner) Boyd, with whom he shared 40 years of marriage. Born in San Francisco, Mike was the son of the late William L. Boyd and Patricia (Hurd) Boutin. He was raised among [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/11/obituary-michael-j-boyd/">Obituary: Michael J. Boyd</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

<figure></figure> <p>Marilyn F. Seliga, 64, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on October 13, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Newport on November 9, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Larry Wall, a U.S. Naval veteran, and Pauline (Sylvester) Wall. Marilyn grew up in Newport and worked for many years as [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/11/obituary-marilyn-seliga/">Obituary: Marilyn Seliga</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>