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Op-Ed: A resilient future is one where we care for each other

dlvr.itOp-Ed: A resilient future is one where we care for each other" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1200px-Welcome_to_Newport_Rhode_Island_sign.jpg?fit=780%2C585&ssl=1" /> Since we started this campaign, I’ve spoken with Newport residents at community events, meet-and-greets and other forums. With the help of volunteers, we’ve knocked on more than 1,000 doors to share my vision for a livable future and the approach I’d like to take to get there. Across all these conversations, the most important aspect […] The post Op-Ed: A resilient future is one where we care for each other appeared first on What's Up Newp.
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Letter: Liz Barron knows how to listen, and knows when to step aside

dlvr.itLetter: Liz Barron knows how to listen, and knows when to step aside" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/newportschool.jpg?fit=780%2C585&ssl=1" /> I am writing to express my support for Elizabeth Barron for Newport School Committee. Liz and I have a lot in common: we have both lived in Newport for more than 10 years, have backgrounds in education, and have children in the city’s public schools. Because I know Liz well, I trust that she has […] The post Letter: Liz Barron knows how to listen, and knows when to step aside appeared first on What's Up Newp.
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Newport Symposium returns Nov. 5-6 with ‘What Makes It American’

dlvr.itNewport Symposium returns Nov. 5-6 with ‘What Makes It American’" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/unnamed-2-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> The Preservation Society of Newport County will hold its annual Newport Symposium on Thursday, Nov. 5, and Friday, Nov. 6, at Rosecliff and Marble House, under the theme “What Makes It American.” The two-day program of lectures and study tours runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. each day and examines the origins and legacy […] The post Newport Symposium returns Nov. 5-6 with ‘What Makes It American’ appeared first on What's Up Newp.
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Letter: Ellen Pinnock leads with her values. Her record shows it.

dlvr.itLetter: Ellen Pinnock leads with her values. Her record shows it." data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/unnamed-2024-10-25T073021.378-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C585&ssl=1" /> A city budget is a statement of values. One can see what councilors believe by what they fight to fund, and Ellen Pinnock’s priorities all point the same way: a decent standard of living for the people of the First Ward and for Newport as a whole. City Council governs through ordinances and resolutions. Those […] The post Letter: Ellen Pinnock leads with her values. Her record shows it. appeared first on What's Up Newp.
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Letter: A school psychologist’s perspective on Liz Barron

dlvr.itLetter: A school psychologist’s perspective on Liz Barron" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/newportschool.jpg?fit=780%2C585&ssl=1" /> As a school psychologist, I’ve had the opportunity to work with Liz Barron in New Bedford, Massachusetts, and more recently to collaborate with her through her independent practice, Wellness in Education. Through our work together, I’ve come to know Liz as someone who cares deeply about public education, particularly the challenges facing students and families […] The post Letter: A school psychologist’s perspective on Liz Barron appeared first on What's Up Newp.
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Pritchard scores 28 points and has red-hot 3rd quarter to carry Celtics to 134-99 rout over Bulls

dlvr.itPritchard scores 28 points and has red-hot 3rd quarter to carry Celtics to 134-99 rout over Bulls" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bulls_Celtics_Basketball_26300077029196-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C506&ssl=1" /> By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Payton Pritchard made all five of his 3-point attempts during Boston’s big third quarter and finished with 28 points, to lead the Celtics to a 134-99 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Monday night. Jayson Tatum had 23 points, seven rebounds and six assists, and Paul George […] The post Pritchard scores 28 points and has red-hot 3rd quarter to carry Celtics to 134-99 rout over Bulls appeared first on What's Up Newp.
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Op-Ed: Elections come and go. Character and integrity endure.

dlvr.itOp-Ed: Elections come and go. Character and integrity endure." data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/newportschool.jpg?fit=780%2C585&ssl=1" /> As we approach Election Day, I’ve been reflecting on what this campaign has meant to me, and what I hope it has represented to the Newport community. Election seasons can bring out both the best and worst in people. There have been disagreements, accusations and plenty of political noise throughout this race. But from the […] The post Op-Ed: Elections come and go. Character and integrity endure. appeared first on What's Up Newp.
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Jamestown Community Theatre stages Sondheim’s ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ next month

dlvr.itJamestown Community Theatre stages Sondheim’s ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ next month" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/JCT-Presents-Merrily-We-Roll-Along-scaled.png?fit=688%2C1024&ssl=1" /> Jamestown Community Theatre will stage Stephen Sondheim’s “Merrily We Roll Along” over four days next month at the Jamestown Recreation Center. The musical follows composer Franklin Shepard and his two closest friends through the choices that shape their lives. Frank achieves extraordinary professional success at a steep personal cost, and the story is told in […] The post Jamestown Community Theatre stages Sondheim’s ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ next month appeared first on What's Up Newp.
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Middletown seeks artwork for its seventh annual holiday card

dlvr.itMiddletown seeks artwork for its seventh annual holiday card" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Vanessa-Ellerman-IMG_2480.jpg?fit=640%2C446&ssl=1" /> The town is accepting artwork for its seventh annual holiday card contest, with submissions due Wednesday, Nov. 25. The contest is open to all Middletown residents, including school-age children, amateur artists and photography enthusiasts, according to the town. Drawings, paintings and photographs are all welcome, and work should be in full color. This year’s theme […] The post Middletown seeks artwork for its seventh annual holiday card appeared first on What's Up Newp.
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Instacart’s Rhode Island Halloween report: Sour Patch Kids is No.1, regional candy quirks and the iconic banana costume

dlvr.itInstacart’s Rhode Island Halloween report: Sour Patch Kids is No.1, regional candy quirks and the iconic banana costumePexels.com","title":"candies and chocolate bars on black surface","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="pexels-photo-14147300" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" Photo by Terrance Barksdale on Pexels.com " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/pexels-photo-14147300.jpeg?fit=780%2C585&ssl=1" /> Khairil Azhar Junos // Shutterstock Instacart’s Rhode Island Halloween report: Sour Patch Kids is No.1, regional candy quirks and the iconic banana costume Halloween means candy and costumes and Instacart‘s latest data shows what people in Rhode Island and across the country put in their carts throughout October. Key Takeaways Reese’s runs the country. Reese’s […] The post Instacart’s Rhode Island Halloween report: Sour Patch Kids is No.1, regional candy quirks and the iconic banana costume appeared first on What's Up Newp.
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Op-Ed: The truth, told plainly

dlvr.itOp-Ed: The truth, told plainly" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/NewportRICityHall-2.jpg?fit=780%2C585&ssl=1" /> I have served the First Ward on the Newport City Council for the past two years, and I have worked in this community tirelessly for decades, on and off the dais. I am writing because I will not stay quiet while my motives and my character are attacked. In recent weeks, claims about my record […] The post Op-Ed: The truth, told plainly appeared first on What's Up Newp.
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Newport County outpacing its share of Rhode Island’s early vote; Portsmouth 10th in the state

dlvr.itNewport County outpacing its share of Rhode Island’s early vote; Portsmouth 10th in the state" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/admin-ajax-5.jpeg?fit=600%2C400&ssl=1" /> Newport County voters have cast about 11% of all the ballots returned so far in Rhode Island’s general election — well above the county’s roughly 8% share of the state’s population — as early voting statewide runs far ahead of the last midterm’s pace. The six communities in the county have together returned 7,468 ballots, […] The post Newport County outpacing its share of Rhode Island’s early vote; Portsmouth 10th in the state appeared first on What's Up Newp.
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Juan Martín del Potro wins International Tennis Hall of Fame fan vote

dlvr.itJuan Martín del Potro wins International Tennis Hall of Fame fan vote" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/unnamed.png?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1" /> Juan Martín del Potro has won the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s Class of 2027 fan vote, the Newport-based institution announced Monday. Former world No. 1 Ash Barty finished second and Svetlana Kuznetsova third, according to the Hall of Fame. Tens of thousands of fans from 128 countries cast ballots in the player category, the […] The post Juan Martín del Potro wins International Tennis Hall of Fame fan vote appeared first on What's Up Newp.
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Three Newport projects honored at 2026 Rhody Awards; public voting open through Friday

dlvr.itThree Newport projects honored at 2026 Rhody Awards; public voting open through Friday" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Castle-Hill-Inn-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C585&ssl=1" /> Three Newport honorees are among the 10 recipients of Preserve Rhode Island’s 2026 Rhody Awards for Historic Preservation, and the public has until noon Friday to vote for the Audience Award. Preserve Rhode Island celebrated this year’s honorees Sunday at the WaterFire Arts Center in Providence. An independent jury of historians, architects, developers, community leaders […] The post Three Newport projects honored at 2026 Rhody Awards; public voting open through Friday appeared first on What's Up Newp.
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Op-Ed: How do you show up for Newport?

dlvr.itOp-Ed: How do you show up for Newport?" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/unnamed-2024-10-25T073021.378-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C585&ssl=1" /> Here we are, almost at Election Day. I have spent this whole summer and fall meeting lots of you, telling you about who I am and why I would be a great person for this job. Although I have met so many wonderful people, the general temperature of this campaign season has been very divisive, […] The post Op-Ed: How do you show up for Newport? appeared first on What's Up Newp.
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Op-Ed: Newport deserves campaigns about the city’s future, not personal attacks

dlvr.itOp-Ed: Newport deserves campaigns about the city’s future, not personal attacks" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1200px-Welcome_to_Newport_Rhode_Island_sign.jpg?fit=780%2C585&ssl=1" /> What is your vision for Newport? A city that protects residents’ quality of life, supports local businesses, invests in student success, and provides safe streets and sidewalks for everyone? A city where elected officials listen, answer questions and treat people with respect? As this City Council term comes to a close, I’ve reflected on both […] The post Op-Ed: Newport deserves campaigns about the city’s future, not personal attacks appeared first on What's Up Newp.
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Lane closures on Pell Bridge begin this morning, run overnight into Tuesday

dlvr.itLane closures on Pell Bridge begin this morning, run overnight into TuesdayPexels.com","title":"newport pell bridge a marvel of engineering"}" data-image-title="pexels-photo-30864974" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" Photo by Beth Fitzpatrick on Pexels.com " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/pexels-photo-30864974.jpeg?fit=780%2C519&ssl=1" /> Drivers crossing the Newport Pell Bridge should expect lane closures in both directions beginning Monday morning and running overnight into Tuesday, according to the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority. The westbound right lane will close at 7 a.m. Monday and reopen at 3 a.m. Tuesday. The eastbound left lane will close at 9 a.m. […] The post Lane closures on Pell Bridge begin this morning, run overnight into Tuesday appeared first on What's Up Newp.
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What Sold: Nine properties change hands across Newport County (Oct. 19 – 23)

dlvr.itWhat Sold: Nine properties change hands across Newport County (Oct. 19 – 23)" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/GetMedia-1.jpeg?fit=780%2C509&ssl=1" /> Nine properties traded hands across Newport County this past week, with sales ranging from $179,500 to $2,300,000. While activity has moderated as we move further into the fall season, these transactions are another reminder that the local real estate market continues to move, even if the pace looks much different than it did a few […] The post What Sold: Nine properties change hands across Newport County (Oct. 19 – 23) appeared first on What's Up Newp.
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Letter: Middletown’s non-resident taxpayers pay more and have no vote

dlvr.itLetter: Middletown’s non-resident taxpayers pay more and have no vote" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Document-1-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> Make your vote count! My husband and I are 32-year non-resident property owners in Middletown. I am a Newport Fifth Warder, a graduate of Thompson Junior High, Rogers High School and Salve Regina University. As a teenager I started working in restaurants throughout Newport, and after college I had a career at Raytheon. I married […] The post Letter: Middletown’s non-resident taxpayers pay more and have no vote appeared first on What's Up Newp.
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Obituary: Claudia F. McCauley

dlvr.itObituary: Claudia F. McCauley" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Thumbnail_1-1.webp?fit=339%2C440&ssl=1" /> Claudia F. McCauley of Newport, RI passed away on October 15, 2026, at the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence after a long illness. Born on December 14, 1952, in Newport, she was the daughter of the late Marian Fernetts and Arthur Kelley. She was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings, Joe […] The post Obituary: Claudia F. McCauley appeared first on What's Up Newp.
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Op-Ed: An experienced leader on the Newport School Committee

dlvr.itOp-Ed: An experienced leader on the Newport School Committee" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/newportschool.jpg?fit=780%2C585&ssl=1" /> I am writing in support of Kendra Wilson Muenter for Newport School Committee. Kendra has been a dedicated supporter of the Newport Public Schools for well over 12 years. She has served on the PTO for Pell Elementary School and Thompson Middle School and as a parent advisor on the school committee. She is currently […] The post Op-Ed: An experienced leader on the Newport School Committee appeared first on What's Up Newp.
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Obituary: Randy E. Gifford

dlvr.itObituary: Randy E. Gifford" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/lg-2.jpeg?fit=780%2C875&ssl=1" /> Randy Edward Gifford, 65, of Westport, Massachusetts, passed away on October 14, 2026, in Florida, doing something he loved. Born in Columbus, Ohio, Randy lived a life defined by hard work, laughter, humility, and an extraordinary love for his family and others. Randy grew up in Mount Sterling, Ohio, and was the son of Bobby […] The post Obituary: Randy E. Gifford appeared first on What's Up Newp.
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Obituary: Kenneth A Wendt

dlvr.itObituary: Kenneth A Wendt" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/lg-2-1.jpeg?fit=725%2C1024&ssl=1" /> Kenneth A Wendt, 81, of Newport, Rhode Island, died on October 9, 2026. Born in Brooklyn, New York on January 7, 1945, he was the son of the late Russell and Dorothy (Charwinsky) Wendt. Kenneth was a Veteran of the US Air Force and went on to a long career in house painting, working in […] The post Obituary: Kenneth A Wendt appeared first on What's Up Newp.
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Bruins extend points streak to 8 games with 6-4 win over Sharks

dlvr.itBruins extend points streak to 8 games with 6-4 win over Sharks" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Sharks_Bruins_Hockey_26298061874347-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C503&ssl=1" /> BOSTON (AP) — James Hagens and David Pastrnak scored in a 40-second span in the third period, and the Boston Bruins extended their points streak to eight games with a 6-4 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Saturday night. Casey Mittelstadt, Marat Khusnutdinov, Fraser Minten and Will Morgan also scored for the Bruins, who […] The post Bruins extend points streak to 8 games with 6-4 win over Sharks appeared first on What's Up Newp.
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Photos: East Greenwich blanks Rogers 21-0 on Vikings’ senior night at Toppa Field

dlvr.itPhotos: East Greenwich blanks Rogers 21-0 on Vikings’ senior night at Toppa FieldEast Greenwich scored twice in the fourth quarter to pull away from Rogers 21-0 on Friday night at Toppa Field, spoiling the Vikings’ senior night and homecoming. Brian Gibbs ran for the game’s first touchdown with 10:34 left in the second quarter, and that held up through halftime. Rogers sophomore Jajuan Taylor intercepted two passes […] The post Photos: East Greenwich blanks Rogers 21-0 on Vikings’ senior night at Toppa Field appeared first on What's Up Newp.
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Jayson Tatum scores 36, sizzles down the stretch as Celtics fend off Knicks 107-103

dlvr.itJayson Tatum scores 36, sizzles down the stretch as Celtics fend off Knicks 107-103" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Knicks_Celtics_Basketball_26297010742240-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C494&ssl=1" /> BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 25 of his 36 points in the second half, including seven of his team’s final eight to help the Boston Celtics hold off the New York Knicks 107-103 on Friday night. Paul George and Neemias Queta added 15 points apiece to fend off a late rally by the defending […] The post Jayson Tatum scores 36, sizzles down the stretch as Celtics fend off Knicks 107-103 appeared first on What's Up Newp.
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Helen Hames: Divine disruption

dlvr.itHelen Hames: Divine disruption" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Fr-Mark-at-St-Marys.jpeg?fit=768%2C1024&ssl=1" /> All around us, and especially on Aquidneck Island, we see everyday examples of how we reach beyond ourselves: checking on a neighbor, volunteering, or showing up for someone who is sick or grieving. We live in a society that often focuses on instant gratification and the individual over community, and yet a simple truth remains: […] The post Helen Hames: Divine disruption appeared first on What's Up Newp.
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MLK Community Center honors Gail Jacobs, Newport Mental Health and Liz Davis at annual meeting

dlvr.itMLK Community Center honors Gail Jacobs, Newport Mental Health and Liz Davis at annual meeting" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/MLK-Board-President-Kim-Cummins-speaks-at-Annual-Meeting-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center presented its 2026 Keeper of the Dream awards Monday at its annual meeting, before a capacity crowd in the center’s community room. Gail Jacobs received the Keeper of the Dream Award. She served on the committee for the center’s Building Hope campaign, which raised $7 million in […] The post MLK Community Center honors Gail Jacobs, Newport Mental Health and Liz Davis at annual meeting appeared first on What's Up Newp.
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Land Trust’s student art and writing contest opens, with winners to hang at the Newport Art Museum

dlvr.itLand Trust’s student art and writing contest opens, with winners to hang at the Newport Art Museum" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/First-Place_Kiyomi-Francis_gr-9_St-Georges_Behind-Sails-and-Fog.jpg?fit=633%2C800&ssl=1" /> The Aquidneck Island Land Trust has opened its 12th annual Art & Writing Contest for students, asking them to reflect on a favorite Aquidneck Island vista and how it is changing. Entries are due by 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4. Winning work will be displayed in the Newport Art Museum’s Cushing Gallery beginning Feb. 11, […] The post Land Trust’s student art and writing contest opens, with winners to hang at the Newport Art Museum appeared first on What's Up Newp.
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Letter to the Editor: Flynn, Flynn and Rowe for Middletown Town Council

dlvr.itLetter to the Editor: Flynn, Flynn and Rowe for Middletown Town Council" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Town_Hall_Middletown_RI.jpg?fit=780%2C585&ssl=1" /> I am writing to formally express my strong endorsement for Michael Flynn, Terri Flynn and Christopher Rowe in the upcoming election for the Middletown Town Council. I have lived and worked on Aquidneck Island for over 50 years and care deeply about the direction of our town. I am confident these candidates are the leaders […] The post Letter to the Editor: Flynn, Flynn and Rowe for Middletown Town Council appeared first on What's Up Newp.
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Op-Ed: What a functional School Committee could look like

dlvr.itOp-Ed: What a functional School Committee could look like" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/newportschool.jpg?fit=780%2C585&ssl=1" /> I have good news. Something interesting is happening in this year’s races for School Committee and City Council. I first realized this at the School Committee forum. Two candidates stood apart from the others in their opening remarks. Mr. Leary has served this city selflessly for a long time, but in his opening he appeared […] The post Op-Ed: What a functional School Committee could look like appeared first on What's Up Newp.
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On the Market: Open Houses across Newport County (Oct. 24-25)

dlvr.itOn the Market: Open Houses across Newport County (Oct. 24-25)" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/GetMedia-77.jpeg?fit=780%2C566&ssl=1" /> After years of a real estate market heavily favoring sellers, we’re finally seeing a shift toward something consumers have desperately needed: balance and leverage.  The September numbers tell an interesting story. According to Realtor.com, Newport County’s median sold price reached approximately $955,000, while the median asking price stood at $989,450. Active listings increased 11.2% year […] The post On the Market: Open Houses across Newport County (Oct. 24-25) appeared first on What's Up Newp.
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Obituary: Richard Gordon Crockett

dlvr.itObituary: Richard Gordon Crockett" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/lg-1.png?fit=614%2C1024&ssl=1" /> Richard Gordon Crockett, affectionately known as “Rock,” passed away following a courageous four-year battle with cancer. Born on June 29, 1949, at Newport Hospital in Newport, Rhode Island, Richard lived a life filled with love, laughter, hard work, and adventure. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend whose kindness and generous spirit touched […] The post Obituary: Richard Gordon Crockett appeared first on What's Up Newp.
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Free tour of St. Mary’s Cemetery on Saturday traces Newport’s Irish immigrant history

dlvr.itFree tour of St. Mary’s Cemetery on Saturday traces Newport’s Irish immigrant history" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/image001.jpg?fit=780%2C472&ssl=1" /> The Museum of Newport Irish History will offer a free tour of St. Mary’s Cemetery on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 1 p.m., led by local researcher Steve Marino. More than 1,000 Newporters are buried there, including many Irish immigrants and first-generation Irish Americans, according to the museum. The cemetery served Rhode Island’s first Catholic parish, […] The post Free tour of St. Mary’s Cemetery on Saturday traces Newport’s Irish immigrant history appeared first on What's Up Newp.
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Housing Fact Book: It now takes $459,600 a year to afford a median-priced house in Newport

dlvr.itHousing Fact Book: It now takes $459,600 a year to afford a median-priced house in NewportPexels.com","copyright":"BETH FITZPATRICK","title":"aerial view of newport mansions and coastal scenery","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="pexels-photo-34354723-1" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" Photo by Beth Fitzpatrick on Pexels.com " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/pexels-photo-34354723-1.jpeg?fit=780%2C519&ssl=1" /> A household needs an income of $459,600 to affordably buy a median-priced single-family home in Newport, where that price reached $1,510,000 last year, according to the 2026 Housing Fact Book released Friday by HousingWorks RI at Roger Williams University. Newport’s median household income is $86,313. The city’s median single-family price rose 94% between 2020 and […] The post Housing Fact Book: It now takes $459,600 a year to afford a median-priced house in Newport appeared first on What's Up Newp.
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Michael DiPietro has first career shutout, David Pastrnak scores 2 as Bruins beat Predators 6-0

dlvr.itMichael DiPietro has first career shutout, David Pastrnak scores 2 as Bruins beat Predators 6-0" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Predators_Bruins_Hockey_26296047647795-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C535&ssl=1" /> BOSTON (AP) — Michael DiPietro made 28 saves for his first career shutout, David Pastrnak had two goals and two assists, and the Boston Bruins cruised to a 6-0 victory over the Nashville Predators on Thursday night. Charlie McAvoy had a career-high four assists for Boston, and Casey Mittelstadt, Elias Lindholm, JJ Peterka and Mark […] The post Michael DiPietro has first career shutout, David Pastrnak scores 2 as Bruins beat Predators 6-0 appeared first on What's Up Newp.
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Caleb Williams throws 2 TD passes as the Bears beat Drake Maye and the Patriots 30-24

dlvr.itCaleb Williams throws 2 TD passes as the Bears beat Drake Maye and the Patriots 30-24" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Patriots_Bears_Football_26296118538951-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Round 2 went to Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears. Williams passed for 308 yards and two touchdowns, and the Bears cooled off Drake Maye and the New England Patriots with a 30-24 victory Thursday night. It was the second meeting between the young quarterbacks since […] The post Caleb Williams throws 2 TD passes as the Bears beat Drake Maye and the Patriots 30-24 appeared first on What's Up Newp.
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Newport City Council takes final vote Oct. 28 on rezoning the former Navy Hospital site

dlvr.itNewport City Council takes final vote Oct. 28 on rezoning the former Navy Hospital site" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/unnamed-2024-10-25T073021.378-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C585&ssl=1" /> The City Council meets Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 43 Broadway, with second readings on the zoning changes that would rezone the former Navy Hospital site on the North End. Waterfront Campus zoning The council holds second readings on three related ordinances: rezoning Plat 9, Lot 219 from […] The post Newport City Council takes final vote Oct. 28 on rezoning the former Navy Hospital site appeared first on What's Up Newp.
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Salve Regina stages ‘The SpongeBob Musical’ at the Casino Theatre Nov. 5-8

dlvr.itSalve Regina stages ‘The SpongeBob Musical’ at the Casino Theatre Nov. 5-8" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Salve-The-SpongeBob-Musical.jpg?fit=478%2C310&ssl=1" /> Salve Regina University’s theatre arts program will stage “The SpongeBob Musical” at the Casino Theatre, 9 Freebody St., from Nov. 5 to 8. Performances are Thursday and Friday, Nov. 5 and 6, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 7, at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 8, at 2 p.m. The show follows SpongeBob […] The post Salve Regina stages ‘The SpongeBob Musical’ at the Casino Theatre Nov. 5-8 appeared first on What's Up Newp.
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Newport native Ben Rosenberg joins ARC Team USA’s America’s Cup sailing squad

dlvr.itNewport native Ben Rosenberg joins ARC Team USA’s America’s Cup sailing squad" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/unnamed-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1" /> Ben Rosenberg, who grew up sailing in Newport and came up through the youth program run jointly by Sail Newport and Ida Lewis Yacht Club, has been named to ARC Team USA’s AC75 squad for the 38th America’s Cup. Rosenberg joins in a dual role as sailor and analyst, combining on-water racing with performance data […] The post Newport native Ben Rosenberg joins ARC Team USA’s America’s Cup sailing squad appeared first on What's Up Newp.
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Newport man pleads guilty to simple assault involving 16-year-old on Tampa-to-Providence flight

dlvr.itNewport man pleads guilty to simple assault involving 16-year-old on Tampa-to-Providence flightPexels.com","title":"commercial airplane in flight over manises sky"}" data-image-title="pexels-photo-33274935" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" Photo by Rafael Minguet Delgado on Pexels.com " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/pexels-photo-33274935.png?fit=780%2C519&ssl=1" /> A Newport man pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court to one count of simple assault for conduct involving a 16-year-old during a flight from Tampa, Florida, to Providence last November, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Rhode Island. James F. Brugman, 54, entered the plea before U.S. District Judge Melissa R. […] The post Newport man pleads guilty to simple assault involving 16-year-old on Tampa-to-Providence flight appeared first on What's Up Newp.
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Eight days in, 30,000 Rhode Island voters cast ballots early

dlvr.itEight days in, 30,000 Rhode Island voters cast ballots early" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ep-voting-hallway-2048x1536-1.jpg?fit=780%2C585&ssl=1" /> by Nancy Lavin, Rhode Island Current October 21, 2026 After record-breaking turnout in the Sept. 9 primaries, including a wave of early voting, just over 30,000 voters cast ballots at designated municipal polling places in the first eight days since early voting began Oct. 14. That’s 40% fewer Rhode Islanders compared with two years ago, […] The post Eight days in, 30,000 Rhode Island voters cast ballots early appeared first on What's Up Newp.
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Middletown Democrats endorse four of 11 Town Council candidates

dlvr.itMiddletown Democrats endorse four of 11 Town Council candidates" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Document-1-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> The Middletown Democratic Town Committee has endorsed four candidates in the 11-way race for Town Council, the committee announced. The committee voted unanimously at its Sept. 28 meeting to back incumbents Paul Rodrigues, Barbara VonVillas and Christopher Logan, and Henry “Rick” Lombardi, who served on the council from 2014 to 2020. Rodrigues has served the […] The post Middletown Democrats endorse four of 11 Town Council candidates appeared first on What's Up Newp.
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Rhode Island’s new affordability program takes effect as open enrollment starts Nov. 1

dlvr.itRhode Island’s new affordability program takes effect as open enrollment starts Nov. 1Pexels.com","title":"a health insurance spelled on scrabble blocks on top of a notebook planner","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="pexels-photo-7163939" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" Photo by Leeloo The First on Pexels.com " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/pexels-photo-7163939.jpeg?fit=780%2C521&ssl=1" /> Open enrollment for 2027 health coverage through HealthSource RI runs from Sunday, Nov. 1, through Jan. 31, with a new state subsidy program intended to offset the sharp premium increases Rhode Islanders absorbed this year. When enhanced federal premium tax credits expired at the end of 2025, average premiums across HealthSource RI’s customers rose 101% […] The post Rhode Island’s new affordability program takes effect as open enrollment starts Nov. 1 appeared first on What's Up Newp.
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Trump again targets offshore wind, risking deal to speed approvals of new energy projects

dlvr.itTrump again targets offshore wind, risking deal to speed approvals of new energy projects" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Trump_Offshore_Wind_26294667535787-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is asking a federal judge to let it reconsider a major federal permit granted for a large offshore wind farm, making it the fourth project the Republican leadership has targeted in recent months. The Interior Department wants to reconsider its own approval for the “construction and operations plan” for […] The post Trump again targets offshore wind, risking deal to speed approvals of new energy projects appeared first on What's Up Newp.