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Mariner Gallery’s Newport Plein Air Invitational Set For June 30th
Art enthusiasts and aficionados, mark your calendars for a weekend of unparalleled creativity and inspiration as Mariner Gallery hosts a gathering of nationally renowned fine oil painters in Newport on the last weekend of June. This unique event promises to showcase the talents of some of the country’s most celebrated...
RPL Closes $2.2M Sale of Historic Blackstone Boulevard Home
Residential Properties Ltd. announced on Friday the sale of 530 Blackstone Boulevard on Providence’s East Side for $2.2 million. RPL Sales Associate Derek Simpson represented the seller as the listing agent in this transaction. According to State-Wide MLS data, RPL has participated in 13 of the 14 highest single-family...
Obituary: Melissa Anne Barker (1978-2024)
Melissa Anne Barker, 46, of Portsmouth, RI passed away in her home on April 26, 2024. She was born in Newport, RI to parents Clifton H. and Sheila A. (Warren) Barker of Cape Coral FL. Melissa is survived by her parents Clifton and Sheila, her brother Gregory, her aunt Marjorie...
RITBA Announces Traffic Shift and Alternating Lane Closures for Pell Bridge Ramps and Route 138 Construction Project
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) has initiated a significant phase in its Route 138 expansion project, announcing a barrier shift in preparation for pavement works. The project aims to enhance the roadway from the Eastern end of the Pell Bridge to the Connector Road, with scheduled milling and paving activities set to commence on Sunday night, May 5, weather permitting.
Modern Farmhouse Retreat Steps from South Shore Beach in Little Compton Hits Market for $1,750,000
11 N Tuniper Lane | Little Compton, RI | 3 bedrooms, 3 full & 2 half bathrooms, 3,320 sq ft | offered by Residential Properties Ltd. for $1,750,000. Welcome to your dream home within walking distance of South Shore Beach in Little Compton! This stunning modern farmhouse, only 5 years young, invites you to experience coastal living at its finest.
Obituary: Phyllis May Sherman (1938-2024)
Phyllis May Sherman, 85, formerly of Portsmouth, RI, died on April 26, 2024 at Newport Hospital. Born in Newport, RI on July 19, 1938, She was the daughter of the late Frank and Alice (Power) Peckham. Phyllis was raised in a faithful family of the Episcopal Church, first at Emmanuel...
Obituary: Venceslaus Vanicek (1933-2024)
V. James Vanicek, Jr. (Jim) 90, of Middletown, RI, died on April 27, 2024 at home. He was married to Sally (Zautner) Vanicek for 68 years. Born in Newport, RI on September 8, 1933, Jim was the son of the late Venceslaus (Van) and Dorothy (Dot) Vanicek. Jim attended Rogers...
Obituary: Karen Day (1962-2024)
Karen Carlin (Sullivan) Day, 62 of North Kingstown, RI, passed away with her family by her side on Monday, April 22, 2024. Born in New London, CT, she was the daughter of the late F.M. and Barbara Sullivan. Karen passed at home with her loving husband Kevin J. Day and...
Middletown Police Department Completes Mental Health Certification Training
In a significant stride towards community-centric policing, every officer within the Middletown Police Department has recently undergone intensive training to effectively respond to mental health calls, marking a significant milestone in the department’s commitment to community well-being. Police Chief Anthony M. Pesare expressed pride in the department’s completion of...
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