Obituary: John P. Finn (1939-2026)
John P. Finn, 87, of Thames St., Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026 after a brief illness. He was the...
Newport’s Casino Theatre Gets Major Upgrades With Support from Salve Regina, McBean Trust and van Beuren Foundation
A historic Newport stage is getting a modern upgrade. Through a long-standing partnership between Salve Regina University and the International Tennis Hall of Fame, the...
Rhode Island Lawmakers Advance Clergy Abuse Bills, Tougher Criminal Penalties
The Rhode Island House and Senate moved quickly this week on a range of bills targeting child safety, clergy abuse and public protection. The House...
Center for Coastal Studies Spots Endangered Right Whale Mom And Calf Off Cape Cod
CAPE COD, Mass. — Researchers are seeing a rare sign of hope for one of the world’s most endangered marine mammals. The Center for Coastal...
Rhode Island Lawmakers Advance Key Bills on Tuition, Housing and Health Care
STATE HOUSE — Rhode Island lawmakers advanced a wide range of legislation this week, from education funding and housing policy to health care and...
Obituary: Marion Patricia “Patsy” Robertson (1940-2026)
Marion Patricia "Patsy" Robertson of 41 William Street passed away on March 30, 2026. Born in Newport, August 26, 1940 to the late John...
Newport Hospital to Keep Birthing Center Open, Launches Push for $4.9M in Annual Funding
NEWPORT, R.I. — Newport Hospital announced Friday that its Noreen Stonor Drexel Birthing Center will remain open following a comprehensive review, an independent assessment...
Obituary: William Lawrence “Rusty” Leahy Jr. (1953-2026)
William Lawrence Leahy Jr., 73, a lifelong resident of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away following an extended illness on March 31, 2026.
Known to many...
Sardella’s Throwback Thursdays Return This April With 1980 Prices
A beloved Newport tradition is back. Sardella's Ristorante Italiano and Imbriglio’s Pizzeria will host five Throwback Thursday nights this April — April 2, 9, 16,...
New York, Rhode Island Rank High in Tax Burden as Florida Remains Among Lowest
As tax season arrives, a new analysis shows just how much where you live impacts how much you pay — and Rhode Island isn’t...
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