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 in 2021. He was … Continue reading Obituary: James J. ‘Jim’ Gillis (1958-2023)