Newport County, RI

In a trio of games, Bolano wielded a big bat. She blasted a home run, added a single and drove in three in Middletown’s 5-1 win over Exeter-West Greenwich in the regular season finale on Friday. On Thursday, she tripled and singled and had two RBIs as the Islanders beat Cranston East. Bolano started her week with two hits in a victory over Narragansett on June 7.

NEWPORT — The historic serpentine path that winds around The Breakers mansion property for more than a quarter mile, from the northern end to the southern end, has been recreated, a milestone that was celebrated Thursday night with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The Preservation Society of Newport County spent in recent...

Host Portsmouth bolted to a 9-0 lead after one quarter and rolled to a 15-8 win over Cumberland in a Division I quarterfinal playoff game. The No. 3 seed Patriots were so efficient in defeating the No 6 seed Clippers they were able to remove most of the starters and varsity players midway through the third quarter. Portsmouth advanced to the semifinals and are scheduled to play at No. 2 seed La Salle tonight at 6 p.m., according to the tournament website.

During his time at Middletown High, Nathan balanced academics, athletics and extracurricular activities. Before arriving at Middletown, he was enrolled at Cibola High in Yuma, Arizona, where he carried a 4.286 GPA and ranked No. 3 in his class. At Middletown, his GPA rose to 4.4 and he is the Class of 2021 valedictorian.

You’ve probably have heard about our supporter program and/or are already a supporter (thank you!), but today I wanted to share some more details on why this program is so important to what we do on a daily basis. What’s Up Newp is free to read, and always will be,...

Embrace Home Loans' Newport, RI branch will be headed by Dawn Ryan, one of the company's top loan producers. Embrace Home Loans announced the opening of its newest branch in Newport, RI. The branch will be headed by Dawn Ryan, one of the company's top loan producers. Ryan will assume the role of branch manager and will lead a team of loan officers, as well as continue to originate loans herself.

Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do this first week of June in and around Newport County. This story will be updated throughout the week as new events and meetings are announced. Have an event you’d like to see added to this list or a future list? Add it to our event calendar.

Claire Evelyn (Randall) Curtis , 87, of Portsmouth RI, formerly of Newport’s Fifth Ward, passed away peacefully at home on June 12, 2021, surrounded by her family. Claire was born in Newport on July 20, 1933, to the late John J. and Claire E. Randall. Claire was the beloved wife...

On April 28, at Newport Hosptial, a son, Edward Francis, to Danielle Shorey and Edward Francis DeArruda III of Portsmouth. On April 27, at Newport Hospital, a daughter, Carrie Lea, to Amie and Jonathan Benoit of Tiverton. Amara Michelle Monteiro-Myers. On April 28, at Newport Hospital, a daughter, Amara Michelle,...

The Aquidneck Stone Wall Initiative, a partnership between Preserve Rhode Island and The Preservation Society of Newport County, is training volunteers in the art of dry stone walling. Dry stone walls are built without mortar, which means their stability comes from the strategic selection and placement of stones. Click on...

In his first season playing Division I college baseball, Tate Copeland tempered his expectations. “I was hoping to get some innings, being a freshman,” said Copeland, a left-handed pitcher for Quinnipiac University in Connecticut. “I assumed I would be a relief pitcher and get innings coming out of the bullpen.”

Here’s a look at what open houses are happening this weekend in Newport County. It’s a tough market for homebuyers right now and it helps to have a local professional guiding you through this process. If you have any real estate questions, please give me a call directly at 401-241-1851 or email me at TylerB@remaxnewportri.com.

The Champlin Foundation announced on Thursday $5.8 million in capital funding to support charities serving Rhode Islanders in meaningful ways. Through grants for equipment, renovations, construction or land acquisition, funding will enhance classroom learning, provide social supports, promote access to equitable health care, invest in under-resourced communities, and beyond. Among...

The real estate market in Newport County is still going strong with the sale of three homes, each more than $1 million at the end of May. One such home, known as Hilltop, is the childhood home of Artist Richard Grosvenor. The five bedroom home that features a two story library with original leaded glass windows, is located at 97-105 Ruggles Avenue in Newport. It sold on May 26 for $3,075,000. The sellers were represented by Jose Aguon of Gustave White Sotheby’s International Realty, with Associate Broker Annie Becker of Lila Delman Compass Real Estate represented the buyers.

Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do this weekend in and around Newport County. Have an event you’d like to see added to this list or a future list? Add it to our event calendar. Friday, June 11. Things To Do. 7 am – Community Yoga for All with...

Every June 19, for the last 150 years, communities across the country have celebrated the end of slavery on the day known as Juneteenth. Sankofa Community Connection, whose mission is to increase pride within the African-American Community of Newport County, led the way last year in having Juneteenth proclaimed a holiday by then-Mayor Jamie Bova.

NEWPORT, R.I. (WJAR) — The Breakers mansion in Newport just unveiled a new addition to its Gilded Age property: new landscaping that replicates the original that had been neglected over time. Then, came the Great New England Hurricane of 1938 that wiped out what was left on the surrounding property.