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    Tow truck removing vehicle during Newport Rhode Island mandatory snow emergency parking ban.

    State’s Heavy Equipment Deployed as Newport Launches 24/7 Dig-Out, Towing to Be ‘Strictly Enforced’

    Middletown Public Works crew clearing snow from residential street after winter storm

    All Middletown Roads Passable After Storm, Cleanup to Continue Through Week

    “Police respond to shooting at Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket”

    Third Victim Dies After Pawtucket Hockey Rink Shooting

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    Tow truck removing vehicle during Newport Rhode Island mandatory snow emergency parking ban.

    State’s Heavy Equipment Deployed as Newport Launches 24/7 Dig-Out, Towing to Be ‘Strictly Enforced’

    Middletown Public Works crew clearing snow from residential street after winter storm

    All Middletown Roads Passable After Storm, Cleanup to Continue Through Week

    Snow-covered neighborhood in Newport RI after historic blizzard

    Newport Public Schools Closed for Remainder of Week After Historic Blizzard

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    Waterfront estate at Aquidneck Club sells for $6.6 million in Portsmouth RI

    $6.6 Million Waterfront Estate Sale at Aquidneck Club Becomes Second Highest on Record in Portsmouth

    Joe Paolino announcing sale of St. Joseph’s Hospital property

    Joe Paolino Seals St. Joseph’s Hospital Sale — Gifts South Providence Garden in Big-Hearted Move

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    “Castleberry,” a Coastal Retreat on Newport’s Ocean Drive, Hits the Market for $9.5 Million

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    William Q. “Biff” MacLean Jr., former Massachusetts State Senator and Fairhaven civic leader.

    Obituary: William Q. “Biff” MacLean, Jr. (1934-2026)

    Chris A. Pimentel of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, who passed away February 20, 2026 at age 73.

    Obituary: Chris A. Pimentel (1953-2026)

    P. Michael “Murph” Murphy of Middletown, Rhode Island, longtime Newport hospitality professional and community member.

    Obituary: P. Michael Murphy (1954-2026)

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    Salve student Joseph Boutros

    21-Year-Old Salve Regina Student Dies After Charging Phone in Running Car Buried in Snow

    “Police respond to shooting at Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket”

    Third Victim Dies After Pawtucket Hockey Rink Shooting

    Snow-covered neighborhood in Newport RI after historic blizzard

    Newport Public Schools Closed for Remainder of Week After Historic Blizzard

Tow truck removing vehicle during Newport Rhode Island mandatory snow emergency parking ban.

State’s Heavy Equipment Deployed as Newport Launches 24/7 Dig-Out, Towing to Be ‘Strictly Enforced’

Middletown Public Works crew clearing snow from residential street after winter storm

All Middletown Roads Passable After Storm, Cleanup to Continue Through Week

“Police respond to shooting at Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket”

Third Victim Dies After Pawtucket Hockey Rink Shooting

William Q. “Biff” MacLean Jr., former Massachusetts State Senator and Fairhaven civic leader.

Obituary: William Q. “Biff” MacLean, Jr. (1934-2026)

Snow-covered neighborhood in Newport RI after historic blizzard

Newport Public Schools Closed for Remainder of Week After Historic Blizzard

Rhode Island Travel Ban Lifted After Historic Blizzard

Rhode Island Lifts Travel Ban After Historic Blizzard, Urges Residents to Stay Home

Salve student Joseph Boutros

21-Year-Old Salve Regina Student Dies After Charging Phone in Running Car Buried in Snow

Chris A. Pimentel of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, who passed away February 20, 2026 at age 73.

Obituary: Chris A. Pimentel (1953-2026)

Snow piles up in Rhode Island after 32.8 inches fell during the Blizzard of 2026.

Blizzard of 2026 Breaks Rhode Island Snowfall Record Set in 1978

Blizzard conditions in Newport Rhode Island with heavy snow and strong winds

Historic Blizzard of 2026 Slams Southern New England; Travel Halted, Up to 3 Feet of Snow Possible

Brandi Carlile performing live at Newport Folk Festival at Fort Adams State Park in Newport, Rhode Island

Brandi Carlile to Perform at Newport Folk Festival 2026

Snow-covered runway at Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport during blizzard conditions

T.F. Green Airport Suspends Flights Amid Blizzard Conditions

P. Michael “Murph” Murphy of Middletown, Rhode Island, longtime Newport hospitality professional and community member.

Obituary: P. Michael Murphy (1954-2026)

Blizzard conditions create whiteout visibility on Newport Bridge

Rhode Island Issues Statewide Travel Ban Ahead of Major Blizzard

Snow-covered Newport street as city enforces winter storm parking ban

Move It or Lose It: Newport Orders Mandatory Parking Ban Ahead of Blizzard

The Station Nightclub on fire in 2003

23 Years Later: Rhode Island Remembers the 100 Lives Lost in The Station Nightclub Fire

Waterfront estate at Aquidneck Club sells for $6.6 million in Portsmouth RI

$6.6 Million Waterfront Estate Sale at Aquidneck Club Becomes Second Highest on Record in Portsmouth

Joe Paolino announcing sale of St. Joseph’s Hospital property

Joe Paolino Seals St. Joseph’s Hospital Sale — Gifts South Providence Garden in Big-Hearted Move

“Jacqueline ‘Jackie’ Feeney Hole of Newport, RI”

Obituary: Jacqueline Feeney Hole (1944-2026)

June Irene Winthrop Erickson of Slidell, Louisiana, formerly of Newport, Rhode Island

Obituary: June Irene Winthrop Erickson (1938-2026)

Monumenta artist Richard Fleischner and contemporary artist Uri Aran

Rosecliff to Host March 6 Panel on Landmark 1974 ‘Monumenta’ Exhibition

Aquidneck Island Police and Fire Hockey Club hosts benefit game for Mary Jane Milici at St. George’s Ice Rink

Aquidneck Island Police & Fire to Host Benefit Hockey Game for MJ Milici, Portsmouth Woman Battling Rare Disease

Michael Black spoke to WCVB after intervening during a deadly shooting at Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket.

Hero Dad’s Swift Actions Helped Bring End to Deadly Pawtucket Hockey Game Shooting

Front exterior of 1869 Victorian home at 2952 East Main Road in Portsmouth, Rhode Island listed for $650,000

On the Market: An 1869 Victorian With Timeless Character Hits the Market at $650,000

Bathhouses at Easton’s Beach in Newport, Rhode Island, could be removed under a new city report.

Easton’s Beach Bathhouses May Be Removed After Snack Bar and Carousel Demolition

Nate Smith at the Newport Jazz Festival in Newport, Rhode Island.

Nate Smith Named New Artistic Director of Newport Jazz Festival

Exterior of Cappy’s Hillside Cafe on Memorial Boulevard in Newport, Rhode Island

Cappy’s Hillside Cafe Partners With Kitchen Companion to Launch KC at Cappy’s

“Mary E. ‘Betty’ Silvia of Middletown, Rhode Island”

Obituary: Mary E. “Betty” Silvia (1933-2026)

Castle Hill Inn in Newport, Rhode Island

Newport’s Castle Hill Inn Targets March Reopening, Memorial Day Dining Return After Devastating Fire

Cast of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island from Bravo’s new reality TV series

Bravo Sets Premiere Date for “Real Housewives of Rhode Island”

Firefighters respond to overnight fire at Castle Hill Inn in Newport

Two-Alarm Fire Damages Newport’s Castle Hill Inn; Guests Evacuated, No Injuries Reported

Authorities allege stolen identities were used to obtain SNAP benefits in Mass. and R.I.

Four Charged in $1 Million SNAP & Pandemic Aid Fraud Spanning Rhode Island and Massachusetts

Portrait of Janet M. Watkinson, longtime Newport nurse, educator and Trinity Church volunteer

Obituary: Janet M. Watkinson (1946-2026)

Newport Folk Fest 2026 Tickets

2026 Newport Folk Festival Sells Out in Under One Second — Again

The Washington Bridge over the Providence River as Rhode Island transportation leadership changes amid ongoing reconstruction work.

Road to Nowhere: Rhode Island DOT Boss Peter Alviti Finally Out

Fishing Vessel Lily Jean missing (1)

Coast Guard Suspends Search for Lily Jean Crew Off Glocester; Seven Identified

Roxann Press volunteering at the Potter League in Middletown RI

Record $2.9M Gift From Longtime Volunteer Is Largest in Potter League History

What RI Lawmakers Did This Week — Including a Trip to Minneapolis

What RI Lawmakers Did This Week — Including a Trip to Minneapolis

Front exterior of luxury home at 14 Kay Boulevard in Middletown RI

Discover 14 Kay Boulevard: A Turnkey Coastal Compound Worth Experiencing in Person

Historic cottage at 88 Washington Street in Newport RI

Only in Newport: Cottage Addition Triggers Waterfront Fight on The Point

Challenger disaster smoke trails in the sky over Florida

Challenger, 40 Years Later: A Young Generation’s ‘Where Were You?’ Moment

Spring Street in Newport RI covered in snow

Newport Parking Ban on Thames and Spring Streets Runs Tuesday Night into Wednesday Morning

Architectural rendering of new student residence halls planned for the University of Rhode Island Kingston Campus housing expansion.

URI to Break Ground on Major Student Housing Expansion at Kingston Campus

“Exterior of Newport Hospital in Rhode Island, home to the Noreen Stonor Drexel Birthing Center.”

Rep. Lauren Carson Introduces Legislation to Protect Newport Hospital Birthing Center, Maternal Care Statewide

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Newport is bringing in the big guns. Heavy equipm Newport is bringing in the big guns. Heavy equipment on loan from the State is now rolling through the City as crews scramble to claw back streets buried under snow in what officials say will be a multi-day, round-the-clock operation. The first priority: reopening roads in the Yachting Village and the Lower Thames Street corridor — two of the city’s busiest and most business-critical areas — before fanning out into neighborhoods citywide. But here’s the catch: Move your car — or it will be moved for you. A mandatory parking ban remains in effect on all designated snow emergency routes, with one exception — the southbound side of Broadway. Everywhere else, towing will be strictly enforced, officials warned. “This is a 24-hour operation,” the City said in a notice, urging residents not to wait. “If you have a car parked on a parking ban street, please move it now.” 🚨 Streets Impacted by the Parking Ban: Annandale Road Bedlow Avenue Bellevue Avenue (from Kay Street to Bowery Street) Bliss Road Coggeshall Avenue East Bowery Street Farewell Street Friendship Street Gibbs Avenue Gould Street Kay Street Powell Avenue Spring Street Summer Street Thames Street Third Street Upper Broadway Van Zandt Avenue (from J.T. Connell Memorial Road to Malbone Road) Warner Street Washington Square Washington Street West Marlborough Street West Narragansett Avenue William Street City officials say clearing these arteries is critical to restoring normal traffic flow, emergency access, and business activity. Bottom line: If your car is on the list, move it — or risk a tow. #blizzard2026 #newportbuzz #newportri
@sardellas_italian is one of those Newport spots t @sardellas_italian is one of those Newport spots that just gets celebrations. The kind of place where a simple family dinner can turn into a full-blown birthday toast, and where rehearsal dinners and wedding weekends feel instantly warm, classic, and effortless (with the food to match). If you’re planning anything from an intimate gathering to a big, lively dinner party, their private rooms make it easy to host in a way that feels special without feeling fussy. Sardella’s offers in-house catering, a curated event menu, and multiple distinct spaces to fit your vibe. Private Dining Options - Tuscan Room: up to 60 guests Amalfi Room: up to 40 guests Imbriglio’s Dining Room: up to 30 guests Pompeii Room: up to 40 guests Carroll’s Corner Room: up to 25 guests Portofino Room: up to 50 guests Oak Room: up to 20 guests From milestone birthdays to engagement dinners to the “we have the whole family in town” nights, Sardella’s really is built for hosting. We could not love this restaurant or its staff more!! 📍30 Memorial Boulevard West Newport, RI 02840 *Inquiries can be made at Sardellas.com
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. — Middletown’s Public Works crews MIDDLETOWN, R.I. — Middletown’s Public Works crews have cleared every local road following the historic Blizzard of 2026, town officials said Thursday. Town Administrator Shawn J. Brown said crews reported for duty Sunday at 4 p.m., though the bulk of snow removal operations could not begin until 5 p.m. Monday due to conditions. “The volume of snow and sustained winds made this a complex operation,” Brown said, praising the coordination and endurance of Public Works staff. All roads are now considered passable, officials said, but work is ongoing to widen travel lanes, clear sidewalks and improve visibility at intersections. Those efforts are expected to keep Public Works crews busy through the remainder of the week. Crews are also completing cleanup at school properties to support reopening. Sidewalk clearing will prioritize key pedestrian corridors, including the Oxbow neighborhood to Stop & Shop, Maple Avenue to Shaw’s, and areas near bus stops to ensure riders have safe refuge while waiting or disembarking. Residents seeking nonemergency assistance are asked to contact the town’s Emergency Operations Center at 401-842-6555. Officials emphasized that 911 should be used only for emergencies. Brown thanked residents for their cooperation during the storm response. “We’ve remained in this together, pulling in the same direction,” he said. “Look at all that’s been accomplished for you — and Middletown.” #blizzard2026 #middletownri #newportbuzz
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