Good Morning, Newport County!

Charles L. Roberts, Executive Director of Rhode Island Slave History Medallions, and Rebecca Bertrand, Executive Director of the Newport Historical Society, were on hand at the state house yesterday for a special presentation of “Brave Men as Ever Fought,” a portrait commemorating the First Rhode Island Regiment. Read More

Save The Bay this week opened registration for its annual Save The Bay Swim, an annual event that challenges skilled swimmers to tackle two miles of open water. Read More

The Middletown Town Council made several important decisions at its Monday night meeting, including approving a new tax incentive for long-term housing rentals and setting a date to discuss affordable housing proposals. Read More

The Newport Marriott will host The Big New England Football Clinic on Friday and Saturday. Among the scheduled speakers are Boston College Head Coach Bill O’Brien and Jacksonville Jaguars Head Coach Liam Coen.

Check This Out: The Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade has a new website. Next up on their event schedule is a Grand Marshal Roast on Saturday.

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The nonprofit organization’s flagship fundraiser, taking place this year on Saturday, July 19, starts at the Naval War College in Newport and finishes in Jamestown’s Potter Cove.  

Rafael Pinzon scored 17 points, Keyshawn Mitchell had 16 points and 14 rebounds, and Bryant defeated New Hampshire 90-56 on Tuesday night to become America East regular-season champions.

Portrait of First Rhode Island Regiment, which offered freedom to enslaved recruits, now on display at State House

Sen. Victoria Gu and Rep. Lauren H. Carson are sponsoring legislation to ensure that victims of accidental harm caused by artificial intelligence systems have legal recourse.

The scholarship honors the legacy of marine systems pioneer Gloria Aurora Borrego.

Restaurant to operate from Wayfinder Newport while expanding bar space at Long Wharf location

Council approves landlord tax break, advances streetscape plans, and sets affordable housing forum

Here’s what’s on tap for events, live music, and entertainment this week and weekend.