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Good morning! It's Saturday, February 22 —grab your coffee or tea and catch up on this week's most-read stories and more from WhatsUpNewp.com.

Saturday’s weather forecast calls for sunny, with a high near 38. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph, becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. There are increasing clouds tonight, with a low of around 27—southwest wind around nine mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Have a safe and warm Saturday!

Multi-agency effort leads to swift arrest of Portsmouth resident with Massachusetts criminal record

Last week, 9 properties changed hands across Newport, Middletown, and Portsmouth, reaffirming that well-positioned homes are still commanding strong interest from buyers and demand is still here even during the coldest months of the year.  

French-inspired cuisine with Rhode Island flair to debut March 5, led by Executive Chef Jacob Jasinski

New tool allows residents to check service line materials, part of statewide effort to replace all lead pipes by 2033

Isbell in full control ahead of highly anticipated new album ‘Foxes in the Snow,’ due out in March.

During his monthly one-on-one conversation, Newport City Manager Colin Kennedy addresses a number of important topics.

Newport Harbor Island Resort hosts 9th annual winter event with free hot chocolate for festival-goers

RI native’s “Permission to Speak” coming to Westerly’s United Theatre March 7-8

Stella Orr leads team with 18 points; Portsmouth to face Ponaganset in next round on Friday

Victory propels Rogers to 13-9 record as they prepare to face Scituate in next round

Vikings topple Middletown 67-42, set to face 20-2 Moses Brown on Friday

Here’s what’s happening for events, live music, and entertainment this week.

Keys to be handed over in three months; decision on NACTC building retention pending

The Rosecliff Mansion was used for the ballroom tango scenes in the beginning of the film and the exterior of the Swiss chalet that Harry Tasker infiltrates is Ochre Court at Salve Regina University.

Newport’s most popular historic house museum introduces half-hour entry slots starting February 24, while other Newport Mansions maintain regular admission

Senator Dawn Euer’s constituent survey also indicates heightened importance of local governance during federal administration

Family-organized race aims to raise $20,000 for Newport County YMCA and MLK Community Center

Right lane and alternating lane closures scheduled during daytime hours; other RITBA bridges spared disruptions

Retro-themed fundraiser at OceanCliff on March 1st to support year-round programming and educational initiatives

For the first time in two decades, 317 Berkeley Avenue in Middletown is available for sale. This home is located just off of Paradise Avenue in a serene and private neighborhood.

Newport’s utilities department estimates that replacing lead service lines throughout the city will cost between $51 million and $105 million over the next decade.

RI native’s “Permission to Speak” coming to Westerly’s United Theatre March 7-8

Two individuals arrested.

Tiverton is an up-and-coming market that offers many opportunities for first-time homebuyers, families, young professionals, and investors.

Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Rhode Island. Gas prices are as of February 20.

Newport Folk Festival has now made nine lineup announcements.

Volunteers invited to join April 12 event to remove winter debris and beautify local shoreline

Whitehouse demands answers from White House over Musk’s sweeping powers

U.S. District Court Judge John McConnell in Rhode Island, who already approved a temporary restraining order on the funding freeze, is considering a request for a preliminary injunction from nearly two dozen Democrat states.

TJ Hurley’s 17 points helped Vermont defeat Bryant 59-55 on Thursday night.

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