⚓ Your Weekly Recap: Top Stories from What'sUpNewp

Local, independent news serving Newport County and Rhode Island.

Good morning! It's Saturday, January 25—grab your coffee and catch up on this week's most-read stories on WhatsUpNewp.com.

New production and design in Portsmouth, after-dark hours, and a new location in Middletown is all part of Grafik’s grand plans

Annual ‘Guns N’ Hoses’ match raises funds for local boy’s medical care and first responder mental health

Snowfall varies across the state, with Providence receiving 2 inches and coastal areas seeing less accumulation

The recent real estate transactions in Newport County highlight a slight shift in the market, providing valuable insight for both buyers and sellers.

Retired Marine’s gift aims to support future generations of high school graduates.

Longtime executive Mick Lamond to lead employee-owned hospitality company; predecessor O’Reilly remains as special advisor.

Affordability in Newport County has become a difficult reality for many buyers, particularly those in search of entry-level homes.

Patriots secure 61-56 victory, improve to 10-3 in league play

Author of “Sailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad”

Council Votes to Continue Hearing as Business Awaits Tax Clearance

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

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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

The Ivy League will not join the antitrust settlement that will allow schools to pay their players directly, a decision that leaves the conference of eight elite academic institutions clinging to college sports’ amateur model even as it is increasingly abandoned by the NCAA’s biggest powers.

Lawmakers introduce bills to address homelessness, doctor shortages, and insurance practices

Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority releases weekly travel advisory for Jan 26 – Feb 1

Twenty-two homes are hosting open houses this Saturday and Sunday, including 13 single-family homes, seven condominiums, and two multi-family listings.  

If you live on Aquidneck Island, and Middletown in particular, Rhode Island Voices would like you to lend your voice to public affairs surveys on building stronger and healthier communities.

Arts & Cultural Alliance offers rare glimpse inside 1759 Newport landmark on February 15

A jury acquitted New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers on Friday in his assault and battery trial.

Free event in Providence on February 2nd features local leaders, students, and commissioned work by RI Poet Laureate

After several weeks of declining fuel prices in the latter part of 2024, costs at the pump are beginning to rise in the new year

Two arrests made.

Patriots secure 61-56 victory, improve to 10-3 in league play

Ensemble to showcase works by Beethoven, Shostakovich, and lesser-known composers in Jamestown and Newport venues

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