What’s Up in Newport This Weekend: Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival, Spring Plant Sale, and more
A look at the events, live music, and entertainment happening this weekend, May – 17 – 19, in and around Newport, Rhode Island.
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Mindy Penney nominated to the I-195 Redevelopment Commission
Governor McKee nominates Mindy Penney to I-195 Redevelopment District Commission
Rhode Island opens grant programs for artists
Rhode Island State Council on the Arts announces grant opportunities for artists
Viking ship Draken Harald Hårfagre will stop in Newport before heading home to Norway
Draken Harald Hårfagre, known as the world’s largest Viking ship sailing in modern times, will return to Newport this month as it prepares to make its journey home to Norway.
Obituary: Alexander Pavlik
October 10, 1984 — May 13, 2024
Rhode Island delegation seeks clarity on reopening of Global Entry Enrollment Center
Rhode Island delegation seeks answers on Global Entry center reopening timeline
Rhode Island to receive $102 million in federal aid for new housing projects; will build 1,000 affordable homes
Rhode Island to build 1,000 new affordable homes with $102 million in federal aid
Comic – Sour Grapes: Inside
Sour Grapes is a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a problematic and troubled world.
UTIC awards $5,000 scholarships to five undergraduate and five graduate students
Five undergraduate and five graduate students were each awarded $5,000 scholarships from the Middletown-based company to support their studies of undersea technology and related fields.
Senators Gu and Ujifusa to host Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration at State House
The celebration will take place Thursday, May 23, from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the State Room on the second floor of the State House. All are welcome, seating is limited.
Shellfish harvesting areas in southern Rhode Island closed due to heavy rainfall
Heavy rainfall causes shellfish harvesting area closures in Rhode Island
Op-Ed: Urgent action needed to support Rhode Island’s youth with mental health and behavioral needs
By Senators Sandra Cano, Alana DiMario, Louis DiPalma, Valarie Lawson and Joshua Miller
Obituary: Ann K. Nichols
April 18, 1941 — May 14, 2024
Home of the Week: A stunning Queen Anne Victorian residence in Newport’s North End
21 Bedlow Avenue, Newport, RI – 7 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms, 2585 square feet. Offered at $1,350,000.
Biden’s labor report card: Historian gives ‘Union Joe’ a higher grade than any president since FDR
Biden is arguably the most pro-union occupant of the White House since the New Deal, writes Erik Loomis
a Professor of History at the University of Rhode Island
Newport Police Arrest & Dispatch Log: May 15 – 16
Newport Police take two into custody.
Movies and TV shows casting in Rhode Island
Backstage compiled a list of projects casting right now in Rhode Island, neighboring states, and nationwide, and which roles they’re looking to fill.
Díaz’s 2-run single in 6th sends Rays to 4-3 win over Red Sox at Fenway
Yandy Díaz snapped a sixth-inning tie with a two-run single and the Tampa Bay Rays held off the Boston Red Sox 4-3 on Wednesday night.
Jayson Tatum scores 25 to lead Celtics past Cavaliers 113-98 and into 3rd consecutive East finals
Jayson Tatum had 25 points and 10 rebounds, and Boston beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 113-98 on Wednesday night to advance to the Eastern Conference finals for the third straight season.
Obituary: Jay Johnson
November 19, 1957 — May 7, 2024
Newport Vineyards’ Memorial Day Weekend Bash: Live music, food, & wine and beer tastings
Newport Vineyards Announces Annual Memorial Day Weekend Celebration
7 postal workers charged with mail theft from Rhode Island distribution hub
Federal prosecutors charged seven postal workers with stealing mail — targeting brightly colored cards that might contain checks or gift cards — as part of mail theft ring, officials said Wednesday.
New England Amputee Soccer Association to host exhibition match at Gillette Stadium
Amputee soccer match at Gillette Stadium to raise awareness about limb differences and inclusivity in sports
NFL schedule: 9 playoff rematches include Ravens-Chiefs and Rams-Lions on opening week
Even though the Super Bowl rematch between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers will not occur until almost the midpoint of the season, NFL fans will be treated to a pair of playoff rematches on the opening weekend.
Seven charged in mail theft ring that operated out of Providence USPS processing center
7 Rhode Islanders Facing Charges in U.S. Postal Service Theft Ring
West Place Animal Sanctuary to host first public visitors weekend of 2024
West Place Animal Sanctuary to Host Public Visitors Weekend on June 1 and 2
Preview: Docket for Newport City Council Regular Meeting on May 22
Here’s a look at what will go before members of Newport City Council.
Obituary: Bruce Taylor
October 6, 1948 — May 13, 2024
City of Newport: Newport businesses to benefit from new state tax exemption
$50,000 Tangible Tax Exemption Set to Take Effect July 1st
Child & Family announces details for 10th Annual Townsend Luncheon
Child & Family’s 10th Annual Townsend Luncheon to Feature Collete Rinkle and Highlight Transformative Power of Programs
11-month-old child falls from a third-story window in Newport
Newport Police Department has confirmed that an 11-month-old child was transported to Hasbro Children’s Hospital by Med Flight on Tuesday evening after falling from a third-story window.
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