Published on: Apr 20, 2023 James J. ‘Jim’ Gillis, of Middletown, RI, died Monday, April 17, 2023, at Rhode Island Hospital. He was 64 years old. Gillis was a longtime reporter and columnist for The Newport (RI) Daily News. Among his many awards and accolades was his induction into the Rhode Island Journalism Hall of Fame … Continue reading #24 Newport Buzz Top Stories of 2023: Jim Gillis Passes Away at 64