Around Town

Prescription Take Back Event

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:47:00 GMT

The Newport Police Department, in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will be conducting their fourth annual Prescription Drug Take Back Even on Saturday, April 28.

City to Host Spring Recycling Day

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:41:51 GMT

The Newport Public Services Department’s Clean City Program is inviting Newport area residents to stop by the Clean City Program’s Spring Recycling Day, held on Saturday, April 28 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the Easton’s Beach east parking lot.

Tree Society to Host Aboretum Week

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:21:57 GMT

Beginning Friday, April 20, the Newport Tree Society will be hosting a weeklong series of events celebrating the city's first Arboretum Week.

Youth Rugby Kicks off Sunday

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 20:30:00 GMT

Aquidneck Island’s first full contact U19 rugby match against a competitive Hendricken side will take place this Sunday, April 15, 2012 rain or shine at Fort Adams State Park in Newport, RI. Warm-up starts at 2:00pm and we will kick off at 3 p.m.

Library to Host Talk on Statin Drugs

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 20:22:00 GMT

On April 28th Newport Public Library will present Dr. Barbara Roberts, director of the Women’s Cardiac Center, at Miriam Hospital discussing risks and alternatives to cholesterol lowering statin drugs. The 2:00 pm event is open to the public

Cead Mile Failte! Newport Celebrates Irish Heritage Month

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 17:01:00 GMT

A hundred thousand welcomes! With deep-rooted Irish families and traditions, Newport celebrates Irish heritage not only on St. Patrick’s Day, but the entire month. Here’s a list of upcoming events that rejoice in all things Irish. Erin Go Bragh!

IYRS to Host Marine Career Day

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 19:03:27 GMT

The International Yacht Restoration School is once again hosting its Marine Industry Career Day this Saturday, March 3.

Extensions Dance Company performs Feb. 16-18 at Casino Theatre

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:40:05 GMT

Salve Regina’s Extensions Dance Company, the university’s select dance ensemble, will present its annual concert, featuring works ranging from contemporary ballet to classical jazz during three performances later this month at the Casino Theater.

Salve Regina, SVPRI host free networking event, panel discussion on ‘new economy’

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:09:57 GMT

Salve Regina University and the Newport office of Social Venture Partners RI (SVPRI) are teaming up to present a networking event featuring a panel of local entrepreneurs who will discuss strategies for achieving professional success

Save the Bay Aquarium Features Rare Callico Lobster

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:13:33 GMT

Looking for a weekend diversion? Then head over to the Save The Bay Exploration Center at Eastons Beach, where a rare calico lobster has been -- ahem -- spotted.

Trash Collection Delayed

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 18:00:00 GMT

The Newport Public Services Department’s Clean City Program would like to alert Newport residents that the trash collection routes not completed on Saturday, January 21, will be postponed until Monday, January 23.

Middletown Schools Get Smart Meters to Monitor Energy Consumption

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:11:43 GMT

Hoping to maximize energy savings in Island classrooms, the Aquidneck Island Planning Commission recently completed installing "smart meters" in Gaudet Middle, Aquidneck Elementary and Forest Hills Elementary schools in Middletown.

IYRS Announces New Scholarship Opportunities

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:26:24 GMT

New scholarship opportunities at IYRS are expected to draw a large field of applicants to the school’s full-time programs beginning this fall. Two of these opportunities—the IYRS Craftsmanship Scholarship and the Marine Systems Scholarship—will cover

First Annual Bellevue Block Party

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Several shops around Bellevue Ave. will be partaking in the first annual Bellevue Block Party on Saturday, Jan. 21 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

AAA Now Selling EZ-Pass Transponders

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:17:28 GMT

Getting an E-ZPass just got a bit easier. AAA Southern New England announced this week that it will now offer E-ZPass transponders to pay tolls on the Newport Pell Bridge.