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Making an Impact
On May 18, Clean Ocean Access (COA) will host one of its largest cleanup efforts ever. The group plans to pick up trash and debris from the Cliff Walk between First Beach and Ruggles Avenue. more »
May 10, 2013 in Community
Celebrate Mother's Day with Downton Abbey High Tea at Villa 120
Every mother deserves a little “Ritz.” Treat her to a High Tea Downton Abbey-style at Villa 120 this Mother's Day. more »
May 2, 2013 in Community (2 Comments)
Prescription Drug Take Back Event
The Newport Police Department will be collecting potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs for destruction at the Newport Police Department’s Assembly Room on Saturday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. more »
Apr 26, 2013 in Community
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Bike Newport Announces Fathers Day Ride
Bike Newport has announced that the first annual Elliot Kaminitz Fathers Day Ride will take place on Sunday, June 16. more »
Apr 25, 2013 in Community
Police Parade to Honor Fallen Officers
As last week’s events showed, the men and women of the law enforcement community bring professionalism, honor, courage, duty and bravery to their work. On Sunday, May 5, at 11:45 a.m., the 30th National Police Parade will step off on West Main Road more »
Apr 25, 2013 in Community (1 Comments)
Newport in Bloom Spring Workshop
A special interactive workshop will take place on Tuesday, April 23, at 6:30 p.m. at Fenner Hall. more »
Apr 19, 2013 in Community
Pulitzer Prize Winner Isabel Wilkerson Presents Public Lecture
Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and best-selling author Isabel Wilkerson, the first black woman in the history of American journalism to win a Pulitzer Prize, will present a public lecture at Salve Regina University on Wednesday, April 24. more »
Apr 19, 2013 in Community
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Paving Newport - Nothing New
Our friends at the Newport Historical Society remind us that paving efforts have been going on in Newport for centuries. While Broadway is the current locus of most road maintenance, Thames Street has been worked on for hundreds of years. more »
Apr 9, 2013 in Community (2 Comments)
Volunteers Wanted for Earth Day Events
Newport Mayor Harry F. Winthrop and the Newport Public Services Department’s Clean City Program are inviting Newport area residents to volunteer for one of the 12 litter cleanup events as part of Newport’s 2013 Earth Day celebration. more »
Mar 28, 2013 in Community
Holy Week Services
We've compiled a list of Holy Week Services from local congregations and organizations in Newport, Middletown, and Jamestown. more »
Mar 25, 2013 in Community
(Photos by Jack Kelly)
Lady Hibernian of the Year Honored at Annual Dinner
Carolyn Booth was recently honored as the LAOH Lady Hibernian of the Year for 2013, at the organization’s annual Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner held at St. Augustin’s Parish Hall on March 23. more »
Mar 25, 2013 in Community
Island Easter Egg Hunts
Tell the kids to grab a basket because it's almost time for Easter Egg Hunts on Aquidneck Island! The colorful eggs filled with sweet treats will be hidden at the following eight hunts this week: more »
Mar 25, 2013 in Community
Sister City Kinsale – A Hundred Thousand Welcomes
Newport has “twinned” with cities and towns across the globe, to use the European term, which similarly boast a welcoming coastal community and are a desirable travel destination more »
Mar 22, 2013 in Community
(Photo by Meg O'Neil)
Tax Help is Free from AARP Volunteers
Still need to do your taxes? Fear not - A group of dedicated AARP volunteers will review and file your tax returns at several locations around Newport for free. more »
Mar 21, 2013 in Community
Chamber Forms Newport Business Advisory Committee
The newly formed Newport Business Advisory Committee will meet on Wednesday, March 20 from 8 - 9 a.m. at Newport City Hall in the City Council Chambers. more »
Mar 18, 2013 in Community (3 Comments)
Sunset Music Series Announces Headliners
Here’s a definite sign that summer is right around the corner: The Newport Waterfront Events at the Newport Yachting Center has announced an award-winning line-up of eight headliners to-date for its 2013 Nantucket Nectars Sunset Music Series. more »
Mar 18, 2013 in Community
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Images from the 57th Annual Newport St. Patrick's Day Parade
Newport Go Bragh! It was a brisk & mostly cloudy Saturday for the 57th Annual Newport St. Patrick's Day Parade, but that didn't stop thousands of families & revelers from taking in the sights and sounds of one of the biggest celebrations of the year! more »
Mar 17, 2013 in Community (7 Comments)
Raising Funds to Brighten Night Cyclists
Back by popular demand - Bike Newport will host the second annual Bike Newport Night on Wednesday, March 20 from 6-9 p.m. at SpeakEasy Bar & Grill, 250 Thames St. more »
Mar 15, 2013 in Community
(Photo by Meg O'Neil)
Painting the Town
Let the celebrations begin! Newport Mayor Harry Winthrop, St. Patrick's Day Parade Grand Marshal George Jones, and the Mayor of Kinsale, Ireland, Billy Lynch painted the ceremonial green stripe in front of City Hall this afternoon. more »
Mar 14, 2013 in Community (7 Comments)
The Insider's Guide to the 57th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade
One of the biggest days of the year to eat, drink and be merry is upon us. Whether you’re a parade veteran or amateur, looking for the best family-friendly spots to view the pipe bands, or looking for a party atmosphere, we’ve got you covered. more »
Mar 14, 2013 in Community
(Photo by Jack Kelly)
Finn Named Hibernian of the Year
Matt Finn, a native Newporter and fifth warder, has been named the recipient of the 2013 Hibernian of the Year Award. more »
Mar 8, 2013 in Community (2 Comments)
Recycling Services Planned for Parade Day
The 57th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Newport is about to get greener than ever before. Local agencies are once again teaming up to bring recycling to the upcoming parade on Saturday, March 16 at 11 a.m. more »
Mar 6, 2013 in Community (1 Comments)
(All Photos by Jack Kelly)
Green Eggs & Ham at Hibernian Hall
Sam I Am did not attend the St. Patrick’s Parade Committee’s Green Eggs and Ham breakfast at Hibernian Hall this past Sunday, but the hundreds of people who did, reported it a resounding success. more »
Mar 6, 2013 in Community
(All photos by Jon Dillworth)
Newport Pipe & Drum Band Takes Top Honors
The Newport Ancient Order of Hibernians Pipe & Drum Band took home the "Best Pipe Band" award from the 38th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Rockaway, NY on Saturday, March 2. (All Photos by Jon Dillworth) more »
Mar 5, 2013 in Community
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