News & Features

Celebrate ‘Bike to Work Day’

Mon, 14 May 2012 18:32:00 GMT

The bicycle-advocacy group Bike Newport is hosting a day-long event in Washington Square in honor or Bike to Work Day, Friday, May 18, with activities for cycling enthusiasts of all ages.

America's Cup Tickets On Sale

Fri, 11 May 2012 17:28:22 GMT

Tickets to the America's Cup World Series went on sale Friday morning.

Carey School Project Faces First Hurdle

Fri, 11 May 2012 13:00:00 GMT

NEWPORT -- Zoning Board members are poised to take up for the first time a proposal by a Massachusetts developer to convert the former Carey School into a 13-unit condominium project.

Group Aims to Develop Shared Wind Farm

Thu, 10 May 2012 15:29:19 GMT

NEWPORT – For the last three years, a small group of stakeholders representing each of the East Bay's nine communities have been meeting quietly to formulate a plan that would establish the region as a leader in renewable energy.

Water Rates to Remain Steady for the Year

Thu, 10 May 2012 02:18:02 GMT

NEWPORT -- It appears that the city's $85 million upgrade to its water treatment facilities is allowing for more fluidity in the budget process than first anticipated.

Improvements Planned for Run-Down Homes

Thu, 10 May 2012 02:08:00 GMT

NEWPORT – Prompted by city action, the owner of a pair of historic, but badly neglected homes in the city's Historic Hill has pledged to make necessary improvements to secure the structures in the hopes of staving off any further deterioration.

With Thames Street Complete, Council Turns its Eye to Spring Street

Thu, 10 May 2012 02:06:00 GMT

NEWPORT – The asphalt was barely cool on Lower Thames Street last Wednesday when City Councilors unexpectedly used a procedural budget meeting to challenge staff to investigate making similar improvements to a badly uneven stretch of Spring Street.

PUMA First to Miami

Thu, 10 May 2012 02:02:14 GMT

Skipper Ken Read and crew crossed the Miami finish line at 1414 local time on Wednesday, taking the sixth leg of the 2011-12 Volvo Ocean Race over CAMPER with Emirates Team New Zealand.

Meyers, Marley, and Breuer added to Comedy Lineup

Wed, 09 May 2012 21:14:00 GMT

The 2012 Newport Summer Comedy Series lineup of comedy performers has become even more impressive with the announcement of three new shows starring three hilarious comedians all making their Newport debuts. Seth Meyers, Jim Breuer and Bob Marley.

Local Non-Profit Teams with Newport Panera

Fri, 04 May 2012 19:15:00 GMT

A newly formed partnership between the James L. Maher Garden Center in Middletown and Panera Bread on Long Wharf in Newport has provided the opportunity for the center's clients to install flowers and plants on the restaurant's patio.

Historic Bluebird Cottage Sells for $5.4 Million

Fri, 04 May 2012 13:42:59 GMT

NEWPORT -- Lila Delman Real Estate announced the sale last week of the historic “Bluebird Cottage" at 145 Wellington Ave. for $5,400,000.

Police Parade Returns

Fri, 04 May 2012 06:20:38 GMT

The Aquidneck Island National Police Parade returns this Sunday, May 6.

Council Talks Finances, Spring Street Repaving, in First Budget Session

Thu, 03 May 2012 17:22:22 GMT

NEWPORT -- City Council members met for the first of several planned budget sessions on Wednesday, tackling a broad agenda which included a look at the city's Capital Improvement Plan, funding for the library, and even talk of repaving Spring Street.

Construction on Schedule at Pell School

Thu, 03 May 2012 16:50:00 GMT

The Pell Building Committee met on Tuesday, May 1 to receive an update on the construction process of the Claiborne deB. Pell Elementary School.

Smooth Driving on Lower Thames

Thu, 03 May 2012 15:34:43 GMT

Crews did in one night what had initially been anticipated to be a two-night project, laying down a smooth coat of asphalt over what was left of the historic cobblestone stretch of Lower Thames Street overnight Wednesday.