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Prescription Take Back Event

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.

Apr 23, 2012 in Around Town

17th Century Church Launches 21st Century Website

Trinity Church was founded in 1698, and this rich tradition has been brought into the 21st Century by its pioneering pastor and a team of technology and marketing volunteers.

Apr 18, 2012 in Community

City to Host Spring Recycling Day

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.

Apr 16, 2012 in Around Town

Tree Society to Host Aboretum Week

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

Apr 16, 2012 in Around Town

Youth Rugby Kicks off Sunday

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.

Apr 10, 2012 in Around Town

Library to Host Talk on Statin Drugs

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

Apr 10, 2012 in Around Town

Hibernian Drum

Photo by Kirby Varacalli

Cead Mile Failte! Newport Celebrates Irish Heritage Month

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!

Mar 14, 2012 in Around Town (1 Comments)

IYRS to Host Marine Career Day

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

Mar 1, 2012 in Around Town

2nd Annual Chicken Wing Cook-Off

Get your napkins ready! The Second Annual Chicken Wing Cook-Off will take place on Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Hyatt Regency on Goat Island from noon – 3:30 p.m.

Feb 23, 2012 in Community

Fire dept. patch

Firefighters’ Chili Cook-off and Fire Safety Day

Fire safety demonstrations and a Department chili cook-off will be held Saturday, Feb. 25, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Newport Elks Lodge, 103 Bellevue Ave.

Feb 23, 2012 in Community

Annual Tribute to Broadway

Swanhurst announces its 18th annual tribute to Broadway with Mary Rodgers’ “Once Upon a Mattress.” Performances will be held Friday and Saturday evenings; March 3, 9, 10, 16 and 17 at Fenner Hall, 15 Fenner Ave., Newport.

Feb 23, 2012 in Community

A Cappella at Casino

On Saturday, Feb. 25, the Casino Theatre will be filled with song when three regional collegiate a cappella teams take to the stage to compete for the title in the inaugural Casino Theatre A Cappella Invitational.

Feb 23, 2012 in Community

Old Colony

Growing Up with the Old Colony & Newport Railway

Providing tours of the western edge of Aquidneck Island, the Old Colony & Newport Railway has a group of dedicated young volunteers - many of whom are going on to professional careers in the train industry.

Feb 21, 2012 in Community

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Get Out and Enjoy WinterFest!

While it may not feel like winter out there, the 24th annual Newport Winter Festival has arrived! Packed with over 150 individual events spanning the course of the next ten days, there's something for everyone to enjoy!

Feb 17, 2012 in Community

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

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.

Feb 7, 2012 in Around Town

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

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

Feb 2, 2012 in Around Town

Save the Bay Aquarium Features Rare Callico Lobster

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.

Jan 25, 2012 in Around Town (1 Comments)

Trash Collection Delayed

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.

Jan 21, 2012 in Around Town

Middletown Schools Get Smart Meters to Monitor Energy Consumption

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.

Jan 20, 2012 in Around Town

IYRS Announces New Scholarship Opportunities

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

Jan 20, 2012 in Around Town

First Annual Bellevue Block Party

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.

Jan 19, 2012 in Around Town

AAA Now Selling EZ-Pass Transponders

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.

Dec 30, 2011 in Around Town

polar plunge

Polar Bears Mark 33 Years

It's become somewhat of a rite of passage...or maybe just a zany way to ring in the new year. No matter which way you look at it, the Newport Polar Bear Plunge returns this weekend to Easton's Beach for its 33rd year.

Dec 29, 2011 in Around Town

Business studies department earns IACBE accreditation through 2018

Salve Regina’s department of business studies and economics has received a reaffirmation and accreditation from the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE), effective through November 2018.

Dec 27, 2011 in Around Town

Salve Regina will host Monterey Institute’s English immersion program through 2014

The Monterey Institute of International Studies will offer its intensive summer English language immersion program through 2014, thanks to an agreement brokered by Salve Regina President Jane Gerety and Middlebury College President Ronald Liebowitz.

Dec 27, 2011 in Around Town

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