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Michael O'Hara Obituary Photo

Obituary: Michael O’Hara (2007-2025)

Bartender Meghan de La Valette mixes cocktails with a smile at Pasta Beach Newport.

What She’s Having: Meghan de La Valette’s Got More Than Just a Great Cocktail to Serve You

Exterior of Pivotal Brewing Company at 140 Broadway, Newport — the former Salvation Café location, now listed for sale.

Pivotal Brewing to Sell Newport Location on Broadway

Aggie Kirby Perkins Obituary

Obituary: Agatha “Aggie” Kirby Perkins (1958-2025)

Tom Perkins Obituary

Obituary: Thomas “Tom” Merrill Perkins (1957-2025)

Aerial view of Sprawling Oaks estate surrounded by lush conservation land in North Kingstown, Rhode Island.

Exclusive, Refined and Exceptionally Private — “Sprawling Oaks” in North Kingstown Defines Luxury Living at $11,500,000

Holiday lights illuminate The Breakers mansion in Newport, Rhode Island, during the annual Holidays at the Newport Mansions celebration.

Holidays at the Newport Mansions Begin November 21

Temporary snow fencing along a sandy path at Second Beach in Middletown, Rhode Island, designed to help preserve dunes and prevent sand loss.

Middletown Installing Snow Fencing to Preserve Dunes at Second Beach

President Donald Trump speaks during a press event at the White House, warning that Boston could lose its 2026 FIFA World Cup matches due to safety concerns.

Trump Threatens to Yank Boston’s World Cup Matches Over ‘Unsafe Conditions’

President Donald Trump presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously to Charlie Kirk during a White House Rose Garden ceremony as Erika Kirk accepts the award.

Trump Remembers Charlie Kirk as ‘True American Hero’ During Medal of Freedom Ceremony

Anne Margaret Naisbitt Obituary

Obituary: Anne Margaret Naisbitt (1952-2025)

Newport Schools Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain announces retirement after more than a decade of leadership.

Embattled Newport Schools Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain to Retire in 2026

Front exterior of Sakonnet Shores timber-frame home in Portsmouth, RI with red cedar siding and hydrangeas.

A Masterpiece of Craft and Coast — “Sakonnet Shores” in Portsmouth Blends Timber-Frame Tradition with Modern Luxury for $3,125,000

Peter Howitt, Brown University economics professor emeritus, smiles after learning he won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for his work on innovation and growth.

Brown University Economics Professor Peter Howitt Wins Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences

Savannah Bananas players celebrate with during a Banana Ball game.

Savannah Bananas Coming to Gillette Stadium in 2026

Aquidneck Island mourns beloved Middletown couple Tom and Aggie Perkins, remembered for their kindness and community spirit.

Tom and Aggie Perkins Killed Monday Morning After Plane Crashes Onto I-195 in Dartmouth

Kim and Mark Pachico Mark stand with new owner Cameron Bulk outside Frosty Freez

Frosty Freez in Middletown Sold After 26 Seasons; Longtime Employee Takes Over Beloved Ice Cream Stand

Ian Almeida Obituary photo

Obituary: Ian Almeida (1992-2025)

Newport Police on Carey Street investigating a domestic assault where a woman was critically injured; suspect held on $100,000 bail.

Newport Man Charged With Felony Assault, Held on $100,000 Bail After Carey Street Attack

Dr. John Kelchner Obituary photo

Obituary: John Kelchner (1947-2025)

Newport Police respond to an assault on Carey Street, where a 21-year-old woman was critically injured on October 10, 2025

Newport Police Investigate Assault On Carey Street That Left 21-Year-Old Critically Injured

Christian Winthrop, Editor-in-Chief of Newport Buzz, reporting from the White House briefing room.

One Year After Newport’s City Manager Tried to Ban Us, We’re Reporting from the White House!

Anita Mansfield flaming a marshmallow for Malt’s Campfire Mule cocktail at the bar

What She’s Having: When the Air Turns Crisp, These Women Pour the Fall Magic!

Brown University football players celebrate on the field at Centreville Bank Stadium, hoisting the Governor’s Cup trophy after a 28-21 upset win over No. 8 Rhode Island — their first rivalry victory since 2017.

Brown Stuns No. 8 URI to Win Governor’s Cup 28-21

West Place Animal Sanctuary barn with rescued animals in Tiverton, Rhode Island

West Place Animal Sanctuary One Step Away From Winning Land Rover Defender And $30K

Exterior view of 25 Scallop Shell Road, a new Narragansett coastal home

Narragansett Charm, Reimagined — Brand-New Coastal Residence Just Steps to the Beach Lists for $1,799,900

Miss Rhode Island USA Brianna Vega, URI alumna and nurse at Brown Health.

Brianna Vega, Nurse and URI Alum, Crowned Miss Rhode Island USA

URI students walking across Quadrangle after Wall Street Journal ranking announced

University of Rhode Island Named Best Public University in New England for Second Year

Newport to Begin Water Main Flushing Oct. 13

Mary Patricia Prendergast Obituary Photo

Obituary: Mary Patricia Prendergast (1941-2025)

Dorothy Pimental Obituary Photo

Obituary: Dorothy Pimental (1927-2025)

Newport Ri Electricity Prices (1)

Newport Electricity Program Cuts Winter Rates by 10%

United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., lit at night as lawmakers adjourn after failed funding vote.

U.S. Government Shuts Down as Congress Fails to Reach Funding Deal

Aroldis Chapman of the Boston Red Sox celebrates Game 1 win

Red Sox Take Wild Card Opener Over Yankees, 3-1

Interior of Marble House inspired by Versailles’ Petit Trianon

Experts to Explore French Influence on Newport’s Gilded Age at November Symposium

Newport Mural Painted Over

Student Mural Erased in Latest Fiasco Tied to Newport City Manager Colin Kennedy

Sen. Jack Reed presents medals to the family of WWII hero Sgt. Daniel Rapoza in Cranston, Rhode Island.

Senator Reed Presents Posthumous Distinguished Flying Cross to Family of Local WWII Hero

Tiverton High Tigers huddle football game before season forfeit

Tiverton High to Forfeit Remainder of Varsity Football Season

Hallmark’s A Newport Christmas movie set in Newport, Rhode Island

Hallmark’s ‘A Newport Christmas’ Premieres Nov. 2

U.S. Coast Guard Station Castle Hill crew launches a 45-foot Response Boat–Medium during a rescue near Brenton Reef

Coast Guard Castle Hill Crew Rescues Mariner in Distress off Brenton Reef

Rhode Island Hospital exterior in Providence, RI

Rhode Island Hospital Launches Nation’s First Trial Pairing Ultrasound and Immunotherapy for Metastatic Brain Tumors

Waterfront Manor House at Céad Míle Fáilte, Indian Avenue Middletown RI

Céad Míle Fáilte — Waterfront Compound With Historic Gate House & English Gardens Lists for $8,475,000

American Sign Museum staff moving a massive 1960s Benny’s sign from Rhode Island

Beloved Benny’s Sign Gets New Life at American Sign Museum

Fire crews respond to Aquidneck Pizzeria & Bar in Middletown after a small wall fire Tuesday morning

Small Fire Forces Temporary Closure of Aquidneck Pizza