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Payton Tolle starts with immaculate inning, Roman Anthony gets key hit as Red Sox beat Royals 4-1
Published: September 13, 2026 23:56
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Payton Tolle opened the game with an immaculate inning, Roman Anthony hit a go-ahead single and the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 4-1 on Sunday in a game that’s start was delayed by rain. Tolle is…
Navy holds off Red 8-7 in American Polo Classic; player taken to hospital after fall
Published: September 13, 2026 21:13
The Navy All-Stars beat the Red All-Stars 8-7 on Saturday in the 26th American Polo Classic at BD Field at Glen Farm, holding off a late Red charge in Newport Polo’s annual Pro-Am. The match was interrupted in the fourth chukker when Red’s Oscar Monzon was…
“Operation Mincemeat” starts its national tour in Providence
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Published: September 13, 2026 20:22
Back in 1943, in the middle of World War II, British intelligence agents engineered a diversion to convince German intelligence organizations that an Allied landing was planned for Greece and Sardinia, when the actual landing would happen in Sicily. The…
12 Metre North American Championship returns to Newport Sept. 18-20
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Published: September 13, 2026 14:24
The 12 Metre North American Championship runs Sept. 18 to 20 on Narragansett Bay, bringing back the class of yacht that defined America’s Cup competition in Newport for nearly 30 years. Twelve Metres were the Cup boats from 1958 through 1987, including…
Four “Sopranos” actors bring their stories to Cranston in October
https://whatsupnewp.com/2026/09/four-sopranos-actors-bring-their-stories-to-cranston-in-october/
Published: September 13, 2026 14:09
Andrew Jedlicka runs a talent agency, and several of his clients were actors on HBO’s hit, “The Sopranos.” “I’ve worked with many of the castmates from the show since 2019,” said Jedlicka recently. “I’ve wanted to do this show, include many of the cast…
Nolan Oliveira scores twice as Tiverton beats Rogers 5-1
https://whatsupnewp.com/2026/09/nolan-oliveira-scores-twice-as-tiverton-beats-rogers-5-1/
Published: September 13, 2026 12:18
Nolan Oliveira scored two goals and Tiverton beat Rogers 5-1 on Saturday at Tiverton High School. Rogers struck first, with Tristan Davis scoring in the 19th minute to put the Vikings ahead. Tiverton answered with three goals before halftime to lead 3-1 at…
Obituary: John Joseph Flynn
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Published: September 13, 2026 12:12
John “Jack” Flynn, born June 10, 1951, in South Boston, Massachusetts, and later a longtime resident of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, where he built a cherished home and life with his wife. Jack was fondly nicknamed – EJ or JJ to the many people who knew and…
Tony Estrella takes the stage alone in “The Smuggler,” directed by the man who wrote it
Published: September 13, 2026 11:20
Tony Estrella has spent “most of my summer” working on the script of “The Smuggler,” the one-man show that will open The Gamm Theatre’s new season. “I try to start (the rehearsal process) with as much in my brain as possible.” Written and directed by Ronán…
Ranger Suarez goes 7 innings, Wilyer Abreu hits key 2-run double as Red Sox beat Royals 5-1
Published: September 12, 2026 22:36
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Ranger Suarez struck out eight in seven innings of one-run ball, Wilyer Abreu hit a tiebreaking two-run double and the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 5-1 on Saturday to halt a three-game skid. Nick…
A Language of Its Own: Celebrating Rhode Island’s deaf community
https://whatsupnewp.com/2026/09/a-language-of-its-own-celebrating-rhode-islands-deaf-community/
Published: September 12, 2026 17:23
About 11 million people in the United States (or 3.6% of the population) consider themselves Deaf or have serious difficulty hearing, according to data from the National Deaf Center. A similar percentage of Americans consider American Sign Language (ASL)…
Pro-Am polo returns to Glen Farm this afternoon with a Barbados trip on the line
Published: September 12, 2026 12:34
Newport Polo hosts the American Polo Classic at 4 p.m. Saturday at BD Field at Glen Farm, pairing professional players with amateurs across two teams for six chukkers. Now in its 26th year, the Pro-Am is one of the more unpredictable matches on the…
Obituary: Carol F. Harness
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Published: September 12, 2026 12:27
Carol F. Harness, 82, of Newport, Rhode Island, died on September 10, 2026. She was the loving wife of Roy Curtis Harness for the last 60 years. Born in Louisville, KY on March 25, 1944, She was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Eleanor (Carlson)…
Newport Fire rallies for 7 runs in the seventh to beat police 10-6 at Cardines
Published: September 12, 2026 11:40
The Newport Fire Department scored seven runs in the top of the seventh inning to come back and beat the Newport Police Department 10-6 on Friday night at Cardines Field, in a charity game held on the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. Police led…
On This Day In Newport History – Sept. 12, 1953: Jacqueline Bouvier and John F. Kennedy married in Newport
Published: September 12, 2026 10:00
Massachusetts Senator John F. Kennedy, the future 35th President of the United States, and Jacqueline Bouvier were married at St. Mary’s Church in Newport on September 12, 1953. It is estimated that between 750 – 800 guests, including many notable…
This Day in RI History: September 12, 1830 – William Sprague IV is born in Cranston
Published: September 12, 2026 08:00
William Sprague IV, former Governor and U.S. Senator from Rhode Island was born on September 12, 1830 in Cranston. Sprague was Governor from 1860-1863 and served in the U.S. Senate from 1863-1875. Sprague was born in the Governor William Sprague Mansion in…
Carter Jensen has a 2-run double in the Royals’ 3-2 victory over the Red Sox
Published: September 12, 2026 02:02
BOSTON (AP) — Carter Jenson had a two-run double, Salvador Perez added an RBI and the Kansas City Royals beat the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Friday night. It was the second straight win for the Royals, who’d lost four of their previous five. Jensen, a rookie…
Newport holds third workshop Sept. 17 on shifting stormwater costs to a fee based on paved area
Published: September 11, 2026 19:23
The city’s Department of Utilities will hold a public information session Thursday, Sept. 17, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall on a proposal to change how stormwater services are paid for. Newport currently funds stormwater through the sewer rate. The proposal…
Island police made 4,059 traffic stops and 48 DUI arrests over the summer
Published: September 11, 2026 17:34
Police in Newport, Middletown and Portsmouth, working with the Rhode Island State Police, made 4,059 traffic stops on Aquidneck Island between July 4 and Labor Day as part of a coordinated enforcement effort called Operation Safe Summer. Officers made 48…
On the Market: The start of the fall real estate season is here (Sept. 12 – 13)
Published: September 11, 2026 17:08
With Labor Day behind us, the fall real estate market is officially underway across Newport County. The market continues to move toward a more balanced environment, and that means strategy matters more than it did a few years ago. Buyers have more choices,…
Obituary: Helen E. Barker
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Published: September 11, 2026 12:47
Helen E. Barker died on the 5th of September 2026 in Middletown, Rhode Island at the age of 96. Born March 09, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Barbara Champlin. Helen was married to the late Alfred Barker for 60 years until his passing…
Obituary: Michael Francis Davis
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Published: September 11, 2026 12:45
Michael F. Davis, affectionately known as “Rock,” passed away on September 8, 2026, at the age of 61. Born on May 20, 1965, in Newport, RI, Michael was happiest spending time with his family and friends, and putting others first. Michael was a devoted…
Scituate beats Middletown 5-1 behind Katelyn Chatelle hat trick
https://whatsupnewp.com/2026/09/scituate-beats-middletown-5-1-behind-katelyn-chatelle-hat-trick/
Published: September 11, 2026 11:04
Katelyn Chatelle scored three goals and Scituate beat Middletown 5-1 on Thursday night at Gaudet Field. Alexiana Butera added the final two goals in the second half for Scituate, which controlled possession for most of the night. Middletown senior…
McKee endorses Foulkes and the full Democratic ticket a day after losing the primary
Published: September 11, 2026 10:00
Gov. Dan McKee endorsed Helena Foulkes and the rest of the Democratic ticket Thursday night, a day after Foulkes defeated him in the Democratic primary for governor. “That is why I am endorsing the full Democratic ticket: Helena Foulkes for Governor,…
On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Reed calls for declassification of documents on attack financing
Published: September 11, 2026 08:00
Sen. Jack Reed marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks with a statement that paired remembrance with unfinished business, calling on President Donald Trump to declassify records related to who financed the attacks. “While Al Qaeda was driven…
A.J. Brown will miss a few games with high-ankle sprain, AP source says
Published: September 11, 2026 02:22
By ROB MAADDI and KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writers FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — New England Patriots receiver A.J. Brown has a high-ankle sprain and will miss several games, a person with knowledge of his injury told The Associated Press on Thursday night. The…
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel says A.J. Brown’s Week 2 availability is uncertain after ankle injury
Published: September 10, 2026 18:38
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said Thursday that wide receiver A.J. Brown will undergo more testing following a right ankle injury in the second half of New England’s season-opening 13-10 loss at Seattle. “I don’t know if he’ll be…
“Mighty Mary” premieres Friday at the Jane Pickens, opening a week of sailing films
Published: September 10, 2026 14:08
The Jane Pickens Theater is running a week of sailing and survival stories starting Friday, Sept. 11, anchored by the Rhode Island premiere of “Mighty Mary,” a documentary about the first all-women’s team to compete for the America’s Cup. Directed by Mary…
One dead, two hurt in West Main Road crash and fire early Thursday
https://whatsupnewp.com/2026/09/one-dead-two-hurt-in-west-main-road-crash-and-fire-early-thursday/
Published: September 10, 2026 13:39
One person died and two were seriously injured early Thursday when a car left West Main Road and struck a stone wall and utility pole in front of Linden Park, Middletown police said. The southbound vehicle crashed near 141 West Main Road at about 1:20…
Newport City Council to take up bicycle ordinances, Cliff Walk fencing bid Sept. 16
Published: September 10, 2026 12:00
The City Council meets Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 43 Broadway, with a docket that runs from a package of bicycle ordinances to a bid award for replacement fencing along the Cliff Walk. The bicycle item is the one…
Seahawks pick off Drake Maye 3 times to beat Patriots 13-10 in Super Bowl rematch
Published: September 10, 2026 04:30
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Sam Darnold left the game injured, the offense was stagnant and sloppy mistakes put Seattle in a hole through three quarters. Then the Dark Side defense took over, Drew Lock made a few big plays and the…
Ahern wins Democratic primary for attorney general as Newport backs Hoffmann
Published: September 10, 2026 01:46
Kim Ahern won the Democratic nomination for attorney general Wednesday, The Associated Press said, in the closest statewide race on the ballot — and one that Newport County voters called the other way. Ahern took 36.21% statewide, or 42,066 votes, to…
Neto hits 3-run HR over Green Monster as Angels beat Red Sox 6-4 to take series
Published: September 10, 2026 01:33
BOSTON (AP) — Zach Neto hit a three-run homer over the Green Monster, Ryan Johnson gave up three runs over six innings and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Boston Red Sox 6-4 on Wednesday night to take the series. Jose Siri added a two-run shot and Denzer…
Foulkes wins Democratic gubernatorial primary, marking historic loss for McKee
Published: September 10, 2026 01:32
by Nancy Lavin, Rhode Island Current September 9, 2026 Gov. Dan McKee won’t be in office to see through his promised “day of reckoning” over the Washington Bridge closure, after losing his reelection bid to Democratic challenger Helena Buonanno Foulkes on…
A landslide victory and a potential new chapter for Rhode Island’s capital city
Published: September 10, 2026 01:20
by Alexander Castro, Rhode Island Current September 9, 2026 Providence voters handed a decisive win to progressive Rep. David Morales over the capital city’s pragmatic incumbent Brett Smiley in Wednesday’s Democratic mayoral primary. Morales captured 57%…
Khamsyvoravong carries Newport by a wide margin but loses lieutenant governor primary to Matos
Published: September 10, 2026 00:49
Newport City Councilor Xay Khamsyvoravong won his home city by nearly three to one Wednesday, and it was not close to enough. Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos won the Democratic nomination for a second full term statewide, taking 37.13% of the vote — 40,671 votes —…
Euer holds off Lima in Newport’s only contested legislative primary
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Published: September 10, 2026 00:42
Sen. Dawn Euer turned back a challenge from former Newport City Councilor Angela Lima on Wednesday, winning the Democratic primary in Senate District 13 with roughly two-thirds of the vote. Euer took 66.85%, or 2,460 votes, to Lima’s 33.15%, or 1,220…
US Sen. Jack Reed secures easy victory for Democratic nomination in bid for sixth term
Published: September 10, 2026 00:29
by Christopher Shea, Rhode Island Current September 9, 2026 U.S. Sen. Jack Reed on Wednesday secured the Democratic nomination to pursue a sixth term in office, defeating two long-shot progressive challengers in Rhode Island’s primary. Reed, 76, secured…
“Return to Camelot” marks 73 years since the Kennedy wedding at St. Mary’s
Published: September 9, 2026 22:16
St. Mary’s Church will mark the 73rd anniversary of the wedding of Jacqueline Bouvier and then-Sen. John F. Kennedy with “Return to Camelot: The Kennedy Wedding Remembered” at noon on Saturday, Sept. 12, the anniversary itself. The program includes vintage…
Naval War College Foundation to honor former Chief of Navy Reserve John Mustin
Published: September 9, 2026 22:11
The Naval War College Foundation will present its highest honor, the Sentinel of the Sea Award, to retired Vice Adm. John Mustin at a gala Thursday, Nov. 5, at the New York Yacht Club in New York City. Mustin served 34 years in the Navy, joining the Navy…
Buster Keaton’s “The Cameraman” screens with live piano at Tiverton library
Published: September 9, 2026 18:00
The Tiverton Public Library will screen Buster Keaton’s “The Cameraman” with live piano accompaniment on Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 6 p.m. at 34 Roosevelt Ave. The program is free and open to the public. Richard Hughes will introduce the film and play the…
FabNewport opens a free year-round school for 14 students
https://whatsupnewp.com/2026/09/fabnewport-opens-a-free-year-round-school-for-14-students/
Published: September 9, 2026 17:49
FabNewport launched Endless Summer this week, a free year-round learning program for students ages 10 to 14 that is registered with the state as a private school. The first cohort has 14 students, many of whom came to FabNewport through its after-school…
The Boat House closing Oct. 3 for a winter of renovations
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Published: September 9, 2026 16:00
The Boat House will close after dinner service on Saturday, Oct. 3, for interior and exterior renovations, and plans to reopen in late spring 2027. The biggest changes are outside. The north patio will get expanded water-view seating and a new bar…
Obituary: John Martin Hunt Sr.
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Published: September 9, 2026 14:17
John Martin Hunt, a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, who left us on September 2, 2026, just a day after celebrating his 91st birthday. Born on September 1, 1935, John lived a life full of love, laughter, and cherished memories. John…
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee faces tough challenge from Helena Foulkes in Democratic primary
Published: September 9, 2026 04:01
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee is hoping to avoid becoming the first incumbent governor in any state to lose a primary since 2018 as he tries to fend off an intraparty challenge from former CVS…
Reid Detmers strikes out 9 as Angels beat Red Sox 6-1, ending Boston’s streak
Published: September 9, 2026 02:08
BOSTON (AP) — Reid Detmers struck out nine and allowed one hit over six shutout innings, Zach Neto was 4 for 5 with a two-run homer, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Red Sox 6-1 on Tuesday night to end Boston’s five-game win streak. Vaughn Grissom and…
Japan-America Friendship Festival returns to Touro Park on Oct. 17
https://whatsupnewp.com/2026/09/japan-america-friendship-festival-returns-to-touro-park-on-oct-17/
Published: September 8, 2026 23:39
The second Japan-America Friendship Festival takes over Touro Park on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with taiko drumming, martial arts demonstrations, Japanese food and a family cosplay costume contest. Admission is free and the event runs rain…
Letter: Resident engagement is not an obstacle to good government
https://whatsupnewp.com/2026/09/letter-resident-engagement-is-not-an-obstacle-to-good-government/
Published: September 8, 2026 22:40
Recent discussion about Newport’s boards and commissions raises an important question about how we balance efficiency, accountability, expertise, and public participation in local government. I agree that government should operate efficiently. Studies…
Preservation Society names Nick Kepley communications manager
https://whatsupnewp.com/2026/09/preservation-society-names-nick-kepley-communications-manager/
Published: September 8, 2026 22:37
Nick Kepley has joined the Preservation Society of Newport County as communications manager, leading marketing communications across the organization and serving as its primary media contact. Kepley, a Providence resident, comes from Jacob’s Pillow, the…
Newport Art Museum names Emily Manocchio director of advancement
https://whatsupnewp.com/2026/09/newport-art-museum-names-emily-manocchio-director-of-advancement/
Published: September 8, 2026 21:00
Emily Manocchio starts Monday, Sept. 14, as director of advancement at the Newport Art Museum, where she will lead fundraising and philanthropic strategy alongside Executive Director Harry Philbrick and the board of trustees. Manocchio comes from Newport…
Patriots make Christian Gonzalez the NFL’s highest-paid cornerback, AP sources say
Published: September 8, 2026 20:20
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez has the long-term job security he’s been seeking all offseason. Gonzalez has agreed to a four-year, $135 million contract with the New England Patriots that makes him…
Sail for Pride marks 25 years with a race around Conanicut Island on Sept. 26
Published: September 8, 2026 19:36
The 25th Sail for Pride, the race organized in the weeks after the Sept. 11 attacks and held every year since, returns Saturday, Sept. 26, with a course around Conanicut Island. Proceeds from entry fees and an after-race social at Safe Harbor Newport…
Carson to present Point flooding survey results at neighborhood meeting Sept. 15
Published: September 8, 2026 19:17
Rep. Lauren Carson will present the results of a survey on flooding in the Point at the Point Association’s fall meeting Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 6 p.m. in the church hall at St. John the Evangelist Church, 61 Poplar St. The online survey, conducted this…
Rhode Island Energy signs on for 150 megawatts from a northern Maine wind farm
Published: September 8, 2026 18:51
Rhode Island Energy has conditionally selected 150 megawatts of power from a proposed wind project in Aroostook County, Maine, the utility announced Tuesday, joining a regional procurement that would produce the largest onshore wind farm in New England.…
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular returns Oct. 1 with a pun-themed trail
https://whatsupnewp.com/2026/09/jack-o-lantern-spectacular-returns-oct-1-with-a-pun-themed-trail/
Published: September 8, 2026 13:45
The Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular returns to Roger Williams Park Zoo from Oct. 1 through Nov. 1, with this year’s trail built around wordplay — pop culture references, puns and, by the zoo’s own admission, dad jokes carved into more than 5,000 pumpkins. All…
27 acres conserved in Tiverton, linking Pocasset Ridge to Weetamoo Woods
Published: September 8, 2026 13:42
The Nature Conservancy and the state Department of Environmental Management have conserved 27 acres of forest in Tiverton, closing a gap between the Pocasset Ridge Conservation Area, Pardon Gray Preserve and Weetamoo Woods. The conservancy bought the land…
Newport robotics team opens its workshop Saturday with 10 spots left
Published: September 8, 2026 12:05
Aquidneck Island Robotics will open its workshop to prospective students and their families on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 80 Fleet Access Road, in NUWC Building 80. The team, known as Team 78 AIR STRIKE, is the only community-based FIRST…
Obituary: Richard E. Farmer
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Published: September 8, 2026 11:59
Richard E. Farmer, PhD, 75, of Portsmouth, RI, formerly of Yarmouth, Maine, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2026, at Silver Creek Manor in Bristol, RI. He was the beloved husband of the late Bonnie Cashin Farmer. Born in Pawtucket, RI, on March 15,…
Obituary: Barbara Ann Clarke
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Published: September 8, 2026 11:53
Barbara Ann Clarke, aged 97, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026. A cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, she lived a full and joyful life marked by kindness, warmth, humor, and a deep love for her family. She was born on December…
Obituary: Sarah B. Chilabato
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Published: September 8, 2026 09:35
Sarah Berthe Chilabato, 100, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2026, at the Brookdale Nursing Home in Tiverton, RI. She was a longtime resident of both Newport and Portsmouth, as well as Deerfield Beach, FL. Born on September 26,…
Adley Rutschman’s three-run HR off Pesky Pole carries Red Sox past Angels, 5-2
Published: September 7, 2026 20:33
BOSTON (AP) — Adley Rutschman hit a three-run homer off the Pesky Pole in right field, Brayan Bello pitched five scoreless innings in his first start since early June and the Boston Red Sox beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-2 on Monday for their fifth straight…
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Rhode Island’s state primary
https://whatsupnewp.com/2026/09/ap-decision-notes-what-to-expect-in-rhode-islands-state-primary/
Published: September 7, 2026 12:03
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee faces a tough Democratic primary challenge Wednesday in his bid for a second full term. Ocean State voters will also choose nominees for a full slate of federal, state and local offices. McKee was elected…
Obituary: Tarris Caswell
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Published: September 6, 2026 16:23
Tarris John Caswell, 33, of Atlanta, GA, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026, in Atlanta, GA. He was born on July 28, 1993, in Newport, RI, to John Caswell and Leslie “Muffy” McCalla. Tarris spent his early childhood in Newport before moving with his…
Cole Brauer brings her memoir to the Jane Pickens on Sept. 16
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Published: September 6, 2026 16:22
Cole Brauer, the first American woman to race solo, nonstop and unassisted around the world, comes to the Jane Pickens Theater on Wednesday, Sept. 16, to discuss her memoir “First Light: Sailing Solo but Not Alone.” Charter Books is hosting the event,…
What Sold: Newport County Real Estate Market finding more balance heading into September
Published: September 6, 2026 16:12
The first week of September brought 20 closed sales across Newport County, and as we move out of summer, I think we are getting a clearer picture of what this market looks like heading into fall. We are moving toward a more balanced environment than we…
On the Market: Labor Day Weekend brings a fresh wave of buyer activity
Published: September 5, 2026 10:17
Labor Day Weekend is here, and after a quieter stretch in late August, the local real estate market picked up noticeably this week. With kids heading back to school and families settling back into their routines, we saw a refreshed pool of buyers re-engage…
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee faces rematch with Helena Foulkes amid turmoil over Washington Bridge
Published: September 5, 2026 10:00
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Four years ago, Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee was celebrating his narrow victory in the Democratic primary surrounded by supporters, when someone handed him phone — it was his opponent simply…
Red Sox beat the Orioles 1-0 on Gasper’s 1st-inning homer; benches clear in the eighth
Published: September 5, 2026 02:03
By IAN NICHOLAS QUILLEN Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Mickey Gasper hit a first-inning home run, Ranger Suarez gave up five hits in seven innings, and benches cleared after a contentious eighth-inning double play as the Boston Red Sox beat the…
Obituary: John Leonard Blair
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Published: September 4, 2026 11:09
John Leonard Blair passed away on September 1, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on December 22, 1944, in Troy, New York, John lived a life dedicated to his family and his passion for horses. As an esteemed horse trainer, John devoted much of his life to the…
Middletown opens with a 21-6 win over Tiverton in Injury Fund game
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Published: September 4, 2026 09:44
Middletown beat Tiverton 21-6 on Thursday night behind a ground game that wore down the Tigers and a secondary that took the ball away three times. Junior Jack Silvia ran for more than 100 yards. Senior quarterback and captain Kyle Keef threw for a…
Portsmouth blanks Rogers 7-0 in Injury Fund opener
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Published: September 4, 2026 09:36
Portsmouth beat Rogers 7-0 on Thursday night in the Injury Fund game, with Silas MacMillan’s run providing the only points of a night belonging to both defenses. Portsmouth kept Rogers out of rhythm all evening, holding the Vikings to 12 rushing yards on…
USA meets England at Glen Farm on Saturday
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Published: September 4, 2026 09:25
Newport Polo hosts England on Saturday, Sept. 5, at BD Field at Glen Farm, reviving the matchup that launched the Newport International Polo Series in 1992. The six-chukker match starts at 4 p.m. with gates opening at noon. It falls in the club’s 150th…
Rutschman homers twice in return to Baltimore, and the Red Sox rally for a 6-5 victory
Published: September 4, 2026 01:58
BALTIMORE (AP) — Adley Rutschman homered twice in his return to Baltimore, and the Boston Red Sox rallied to beat the Orioles 6-5 on Thursday night. Nick Sogard’s two-run shot in the eighth broke a 3-all tie. Baltimore led 3-1 after consecutive…
Defense conference in Newport puts workforce shortage at the center
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Published: September 4, 2026 00:00
More than 400 defense industry and military leaders met in Newport this week for SENEDIA’s 12th Defense Innovation Days, where the recurring theme was a workforce shortage the sector can’t hire its way past. Michael Cadenazzi, assistant secretary of war…
Boat show adds a fishing village with a 50-foot casting pond this year
Published: September 3, 2026 11:02
The Newport International Boat Show is adding a fishing village to this year’s show, a dedicated section for anglers with exhibits, seminars and a casting pond, running all four days from Sept. 17 to 20 on the downtown waterfront. Access is included with…
Newport String Project opens its 14th season with 15-minute concerts for an audience of one
Published: September 3, 2026 10:51
The Newport String Project opens its 14th season on Sunday, Sept. 20, with Pocket Concerts, a day of 15-minute performances played for a single listener or a small group. Musicians from the Newport String Quartet perform alongside guest artists, with…
Home of the Week: A move-in-ready, first-floor, 2-bedroom condo in Newport under $500K
Published: September 3, 2026 10:46
For this week’s Home of the Week, we’re heading to 125 Van Zandt Avenue #201, a move-in-ready, first-floor condo at Pier Landing that offers something increasingly difficult to find in Newport: two bedrooms, outdoor space, off-street parking, central air,…
Michelin-starred Providence native returns to Castle Hill for two nights in October
Published: September 3, 2026 09:54
Chef Nick Curtin, who holds a Michelin star at his Copenhagen restaurant Alouette, returns to Castle Hill Inn on Oct. 16 and 17 for a two-night collaboration with Aurelia and its chef, Quentin Diez. It’s a repeat of a dinner the two kitchens did last year.…
Comic – Sour Grapes: Cover
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Published: September 3, 2026 09:00
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Your Newport County weather forecast: 7 days on land and sea
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Published: September 3, 2026 08:00
Whether you’re heading out on the water, planning a weekend event, or just trying to dress for the day, here’s your full 7-day forecast for Newport County — pulled live from NOAA’s National Weather Service and refreshed automatically. Weather Forecast…
Jhonny Pereda has 2 RBIs, Mariners roll past Red Sox 8-3
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Published: September 2, 2026 23:11
BOSTON (AP) — Jhonny Pereda had a two-run single as part of the second of Seattle’s two four-run innings on the day, and the Mariners beat the Boston Red Sox 8-3 on Wednesday. Julio RodrĂguez, Josh Naylor, Dominic Canzone and Randy Arozarena added RBIs for…
Lazaro Montes has memorable debut with homer, 2 RBIs as Mariners end skid with 9-6 win over Red Sox
Published: September 2, 2026 02:52
By DOUG ALDEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Lazaro Montes homered in his big league debut, Randy Arozarena hit a three-run homer and Seattle ended a five-game skid with a 9-6 win over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night. Dominic Canzone also homered for…