Opinion

History in the making

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:42:00 GMT

After months of speculation by the public about its plans, the Preservation Society this week provided the first glimpse of its proposed welcome center for The Breakers.

A Precarious Balance

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 16:56:22 GMT

Newport has built its downtown on its tourism, bolstered by visitors who are drawn here for its waterfront, its history, and its attractions.

Share the Road

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 17:27:47 GMT

For the second time in less than three months, Aquidneck Islanders were met with the news this week that a bicyclist had been struck and killed by a motorist who by all accounts had been unaware of the victim's presence on the road.

Let's Engage in This Year's Budget Process

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:02:00 GMT

To say that there was light turnout on Tuesday for the state's Presidential Preference Primary would be a gross understatement. The fact is, just three percent of Newport's 17,000 eligible voters cast a ballot on Tuesday.

Our April Optimism

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:36:00 GMT

It's been busy in town lately, and that's a good thing. The sun rose on Thursday at 5:59 a.m. and will set at 7:30 p.m. April optimism is setting in.

On the Circus that's Coming to Town

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 01:00:00 GMT

If the scenes coming out of Naples are any indication, Newport could soon be in for quite a show when the America's Cup World Series comes to town this June.

The Power of the People

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:06:00 GMT

It's been eight years since a small group of Newport residents banded together under an umbrella of civic interest, intent on making a difference. Representing neighborhood groups from across the city, the organization would coalesce as the Alliance

Spring Blooms with Optimism

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Spring has officially sprung in Newport, and there’s certainly plenty to look forward to on the horizon. Normally this time of year, the city is slowly emerging from its winter doldrums. And yet this year seems different.

A Taxing Situation

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 15:53:55 GMT

Statistics can be tricky things. Easily manipulated by skilled hands to only tell part of the story, or used by opponents to argue different sides of the same issue, statistics seem to have a way of muddying our views.

The One Day That Comes Around Once Every Four Years (No, Not Election Day)

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:47:59 GMT

As the poem goes, 30 days hath September, April, June and November; All the rest have 31.Except of course for February, which normally has 28, but then, every four years, boasts one day more. Such is the case this year.

A Poignant, Teachable Moment

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:49:00 GMT

Last week, as we were going to press, a 68-year-old woman with dementia walked out of her Bayside Village apartment and went missing. By the time the paper hit the streets, Brenda Batts had died of exposure.

The Year of Shared Services?

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:41:33 GMT

On Tuesday, Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee gave his second State of the State speech. In it, he pledged to make 2012 "The Year of the City and Town" by allocating more money for local municipalities and school districts in his proposed budget.

The Answer is Blowing in the Wind

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Next week, Planning Board members will be meeting in special session to renew the city's stalled effort to craft a comprehensive wind turbine ordinance. The meeting is scheduled to be held in the conference room just across from the Council Chamber.

Poll: Should the City Council Vote to Raise the Volume?

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:32:00 GMT

A request to increase the maximum allowed decibel level at a complex of bars on Waites Wharf has drawn a lively debate among NN readers since we first wrote about the request last week. How do you feel? Weigh in with our latest poll!

Here's to Strategery

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:57:59 GMT

A lot has happened since councilors last met to discuss their long-term strategy goals. So it is encouraging to see that councilors will once again be meet next week to review their collective goals and priorities.