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The Boston Globe29 minutes ago

On Monday, supermarkets in Belgium, Estonia, Finland, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Sweden reported issues with cooling systems.

What's Up Newp2 hours ago

The Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center will screen two of the ski and snowboard world’s annual films this month, with three showings between Nov. 5 and Nov. 11. Warren Miller’s 77th film, “Days Off,” screens Thursday, Nov. 5, and Friday, Nov. 6. Hosted by Katie Burrell, it follows skiers away from competition — heli-drops

Newport Buzz2 hours ago

Newport resident backs At-Large candidate, citing experience, leadership and commitment to putting residents first. To the Editor: I am pleased to endorse James Dring for Newport City Council At-Large. As a single father of three daughters, James understands the challenges families face and the importance of keeping Newport an affordable, welcoming place to live. James

Newport This Week2 hours ago

Keep Middletown RI rural, support land trust and support Paul Rodrigues!!! Don’t let Middletown RI turn into deplorable Newport RI. The wharfs in Newport will soon sink . Is this what you want to see in Middletown RI? Keep us afloat! Otherwise start building Noah’s ark. Nuff said.. Betty Laurin Middletown The post Support Paul Rodrigues first appeared on Newport This Week.

Newport Buzz2 hours ago

NEWPORT, R.I. — Newport Harbor will light up for the holidays Friday, Nov. 27, as the 27th Annual Newport Illuminated Boat Parade returns at 6 p.m., bringing decorated boats, festive lights and hundreds of spectators to the city’s waterfront. The free event, considered the unofficial start of Newport’s holiday season, features boats decked out in

EastBayRI.com3 hours ago

PORTSMOUTH — When Kareem Rosser first encountered a horse at age 8, growing up in West Philadelphia, he could hardly have imagined where that introduction would take him. Nearly three decades …

What's Up Newp3 hours ago

The Newport Birthing Center Coalition will hold a public meeting Nov. 9 to report on where the effort to sustain the Noreen Stonor Drexel Birthing Center stands, seven months after Brown University Health committed to keeping it open. The meeting is at 5:30 p.m. at the Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St. Rep. Lauren H.

ecoRI News5 hours ago

Solect Energy, a solar developer serving the Northeast, presented three options in June for the Newport schools.

Newport Buzz8 hours ago

Salve Regina football snapped a three-game losing streak with a dominant 34-6 victory over Norwich at Toppa Field in Newport on October 31.

What's Up Newp9 hours ago

Salve Regina University’s Ochre Court opens the fourth season of HBO’s “The Gilded Age,” which premiered Sunday on HBO Max. The season’s first scenes are set in the mansion, which portrays Sidmouth Castle — the home of Hector, Duke of Buckingham, and his new wife, Gladys Russell. Ochre Court, designed by Gilded Age architect Richard

Rhode Island Monthly9 hours ago

“Ocean Tunnels” by artist Barbara Danzi and scientist Cora Hersh, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution/Courtesy of art league RI and The University of Rhode Island ART Environmental Currents: Art and Science Explore Our Changing World’ THROUGH NOV. 18 Step into a world of visual science! The Synergy Project has paired artists with scientists for an exhibit that blends science with different...

Rhode Island Monthly9 hours ago

Holiday Lights Spectacular. Courtesy of Roger Williams Park Zoo. Already miss Halloween and the Jack O’ Lantern Spectacular? Don’t fret, the holiday season will soon be in full swing in Lil’ Rhody — the big blue bug shall be all aglow, the Newport Mansions will be adorned with lavish holiday decorations, and the newer annual tradition, the Holiday Lights Spectacular...

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WPRI.com10 hours ago

As the holiday shopping season arrives, the SHOP401 Squad is hitting the road to celebrate and support Rhode Island’s vibrant small business community. Powered by BankNewport, SHOP401 encourages Rhode Islanders to keep it local, reminding shoppers that every dollar spent at a neighborhood business helps strengthen the state’s economy, support local entrepreneurs, and invest in

What's Up Newp10 hours ago

Twenty-three properties traded hands across Newport County last week, with sales ranging from $70,000 to $2,858,000. Despite the seasonal slowdown, elevated borrowing costs and changing expectations on both sides of the transaction, the local real estate market continues to move. Pretty consistently. Highlighting the week was the sale of 51 Ayrault Street in Newport, a

The Providence Journal11 hours ago

"The Gilded Age" is back. Step inside Newport’s Rosecliff mansion for a real-life look at the glamour and grandeur of the era.

Newport Daily News12 hours ago

How close does HBO's "The Gilded Age" come to showing what daily life was really like for the rich and their servants? We found out.

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The Providence Journal12 hours ago

Anybody who has visited one of Newport’s mansions has fantasized about what life was like in Gilded Age summers. But what happened in the winter?

What's Up Newp14 hours ago

Whether you’re heading out on the water, planning a weekend event, or just trying to dress for the day, here’s your full 7-day forecast for Newport County — pulled live from NOAA’s National Weather Service and refreshed automatically. Weather Forecast Marine Forecast

Providence Business News20 hours ago

SMITHFIELD – Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island has named two employees to vice presidential roles aimed at supporting the insurer’s data-driven decision-making, business performance and member value. Elizabeth deLacy-Almeida has assumed her role as vice president of analytics while Lynne Urbani has begun hers as vice president of strategic initiatives, Neighborhood announced on Oct.

What's Up Newp21 hours ago

The Tiverton/Bay View co-op won the Division III field hockey state championship on Sunday, beating the Chariho/Prout co-op 1-0 at Roger Williams University. Leslie Ramos scored the game’s only goal with 5:30 remaining in the first quarter, off an assist from Ava Macfarlane. Tiverton/Bay View controlled possession through the second half and drew several penalty […]

Newport BuzzYesterday

To the Editor: I am proud to offer my endorsement of Nicole Shevory for the Newport School Committee. I have had the pleasure of knowing Nicole for the past three years, and oddly enough, our paths first crossed through school functions. As a parent, Nicole has consistently demonstrated her commitment to our schools, not only