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    Two Middletown Favorites — Rejects Beer Co. and Diego’s Cantina — Hit the Market for $4.2 Million

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    Constantine “Costa (Gus)” Gianetis (1942-2025)

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    Aerial view of Diego’s Cantina and Rejects Beer Co. properties on Easton Pond in Middletown.

    Two Middletown Favorites — Rejects Beer Co. and Diego’s Cantina — Hit the Market for $4.2 Million

    Portrait of Steven G. Cundy smiling, representing his warm and welcoming spirit.

    Obituary: Steven G. Cundy (1953-2025)

    Fatal Crash In Tiverton Takes The Life Of 18-Year-Old Local man

Exterior view of 43 Noyes Neck Road in Weekapaug, a coastal cottage surrounded by mature landscaping.

Steps from the Sand — A Classic Weekapaug Cottage Offered for $3,300,000

Aerial view of Diego’s Cantina and Rejects Beer Co. properties on Easton Pond in Middletown.

Two Middletown Favorites — Rejects Beer Co. and Diego’s Cantina — Hit the Market for $4.2 Million

Portrait of Steven G. Cundy smiling, representing his warm and welcoming spirit.

Obituary: Steven G. Cundy (1953-2025)

A classic coastal cottage overlooking Round Pond in Little Compton with ocean and lighthouse views.

Residential Properties Sells Classic Round Pond Cottage for $2.13 Million in Little Compton

Giant otter Romo swimming at Roger Williams Park Zoo

Beloved Giant Otter Romo Dies at Roger Williams Park Zoo at 14

Remembering John Lennon 45 Years After His Assassination: A Legacy That Transcends Time

Twinkling holiday lights on Ocean Drive in Newport, RI

Why the Holiday Season Is One of the Smartest Times to Buy or Sell in Newport County

Navy Band Northeast performing festive holiday music on stage

Get Ready to Jingle: Navy Band Northeast to Host Free Public Holiday Concert at Pennfield School

President Trump and Michael and Susan Dell announce $6.25 billion commitment for Trump Accounts.

Trump Joins the Dells to Announce $6.25 Billion Historic Gift for Newborn Savings Accounts

Rhode Island–mandated 3x4 foot speed-camera warning sign showing “Photo Enforcement” and “Violations May Be Prosecuted,” similar to the signs required for Ruggles Avenue.

Newport City Manager Kennedy Tries to Revive Ruggles Speed Cameras Despite Only 1.72% of Drivers “Speeding”

A hiker wearing a bright fluorescent orange vest and hat walks through a wooded Rhode Island management area during shotgun deer season.

Rhode Island Reminds Public To Wear Blaze Orange As Shotgun Deer Season Begins

Rhode Island State House exterior on a clear day

State Rep Seeks Uniform Anti-Hazing Standards After Incidents in Newport, Smithfield

"Drake Maye prepares to throw during the Patriots’ Monday Night Football win over the Giants at Gillette Stadium."

New England Improves to 11–2 After Commanding Monday Night Win

"Police cruiser with flashing lights during a nighttime DUI traffic stop in Rhode Island over Thanksgiving weekend."

54 Busted for DUI in Rhode Island Over Thanksgiving Weekend

"Constantine Costa (Gus) Gianetis smiling in his obituary photo"

Constantine “Costa (Gus)” Gianetis (1942-2025)

“Fostering the Future Red Room with blue butterfly Christmas display.”

Home Is Where the Heart Is: First Lady Melania Trump Debuts Festive 2025 White House Christmas Theme

Portrait of Carol Lynn Dutton, smiling warmly, photographed in soft natural light.

Obituary: Carol Dutton (1952-2025)

“Newport firefighters and police escort Santa during annual neighborhood tour”

Santa Claus Returns to Newport for Four-Night Neighborhood Tour Beginning Dec. 9

“Exterior of Crazy Burger Café & Juice Bar in Narragansett on Boon Street.”

Crazy Burger Calls It Quits: Narragansett Staple Shutters After 30 Years

“Maurice Taylor behind the bar at The Brenton Hotel’s Living Room, smiling while preparing a cocktail.”

What She’s Having: At The Brenton Hotel’s Living Room Bar, Beloved Maurice Taylor Steers the Ship

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Newport’s Automated Traffic Camera Program Under Fire After Court Delays and Compliance Questions

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Buzzing Around Newport: Turkey Day Tradition Hits 40 — The Pie Run Just Keeps Getting Sweeter

“Historical illustration of the 1621 First Thanksgiving between Pilgrims and Wampanoag in Plymouth”

Turkey, Tragedy, and Triumph: The Story of the First Thanksgiving

Portrait of Carol Chiles Ballard, Houston philanthropist and preservation advocate

Obituary: Carol Chiles Ballard (1940-2025)

Rogers High School Football player assaulting special needs student in the locker room

Rogers High Football Player Seen Beating Special Needs Student in Shock Video

Bette Reed and Frank Newsome

Buzzing Around Newport: NPEF Honors Teachers, Partners, and Local Changemakers

Exterior of Newport Hospital, where a newly appointed Community Advisory Panel will help evaluate the future of the Noreen Stonor Drexel Birthing Center.

Newport Hospital Names Community Advisory Panel to Guide Future of Birthing Center

Onne and Tenley van der Wal standing inside their Bannister’s Wharf gallery surrounded by nautical photography.

Onne van der Wal Gallery to Close After 25 Years, Transitioning to Online Operations

Wendy Taylor and the West Place Animal Sanctuary team celebrate winning the 2025 Defender Service Award, earning a custom Defender 130 and $30,000 prize.

West Place Animal Sanctuary Wins 2025 Defender Service Award, Earning Custom Defender 130 and $30,000 Grant

Kaitlyn Bric Obituary photo

Obituary: Kaitlyn Bric (1989-2025)

Joe’s American Bistro in Newport — the latest local landmark to be snapped up by Audrain’s growing restaurant empire.

Audrain’s Nick Schorsch Tightens His Grip on Newport — Jo’s American Bistro the Latest to Fall

Cast of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island in Bravo’s first trailer, premiering 2026 — Alicia Carmody, Rosie DiMare, Ashley Iaconetti, Liz McGraw, Rulla Nehme Pontarelli, Kelsey Swanson, and Jo-Ellen Tiberi.

‘The Real Housewives of Rhode Island’ Trailer Drops: Bravo Introduces Cast for 2026 Premiere

Richard Koziara, Bob Johnson, Jessica O’Neill, and Debbie O’Neill Johnson.

Buzzing Around Newport: 250 Years of Honor, Courage, and Commitment Celebrated at Cappy’s

Aerial view of Bonniecrest Manor overlooking Newport Harbor

A Historic Jewel on Newport Harbor — Renovated Bonniecrest Manor Residence Lists for $2,800,000

Senator Jack Reed presents former Warren Fire Chief Alexander “Al” Galinelli with the Combat Action Ribbon during a medal ceremony

Senator Reed Presents Local Vietnam Veteran with Combat Action Ribbon

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Three Newport Residents Among Five Rescued After Sailboat Sinks Off Cape Hatteras

Cranberry whiskey smash and apple cider fall margarita served with autumn garnishes.

What She’s Having: A Slow Burn Toward Winter — Cozy Fall Dining at Wharf Southern Kitchen

Middletown Islanders Junior Peewee cheer squad celebrates their first-place victory at the Rhode Island and Southern Massachusetts competition.

Middletown Islanders Pop Warner Cheer Teams Advance to New England Regionals

Community partners gather at the Florence Gray Center to celebrate the launch of the Learn365RI expansion project.

$7.5 Million Community Learning Center Coming to Newport and Middletown

Woonsocket police outside 411 Rathbun Street after a triple shooting that left three people dead Monday night.

Three People Found Dead After Shooting Inside Woonsocket Apartment

Ginna Claire Mason and Wes Brown share a snow-dusted moment by the harbor in a scene from Hallmark’s “A Newport Christmas.”

“A Newport Christmas” Debuts Tonight at 8PM on Hallmark Channel

Salve Regina running back Justan Luzzi sets up to power toward the end zone during Senior Day against the Coast Guard Academy at Toppa Field in Newport, RI.

Heartbreak at Toppa: Coast Guard Denies Salve Regina in Senior Day Thriller, 36–31

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Campbell returns to Naval Station Newport after a 54-day border security patrol in the Caribbean.

Coast Guard Cutter Campbell Returns to Newport After 54-Day Patrol

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St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church will welcome th St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church will welcome the holiday season with its annual Christmas Bazaar this Saturday, December 6, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. inside the St. Spyridon Church Hall, located at 390 Thames Street, Newport, RI.

Visitors can look forward to a festive day filled with authentic Greek food, homemade pastries, raffle baskets, and a silent auction packed with exciting prizes. The event is a beloved Newport tradition and a major fundraiser for the parish.

This year, guests can also conveniently pre-order their favorite Greek meals online, including the always-popular pastitsio, perfect for holiday gatherings or family dinners.

To place an order, simply scan the QR code provided at the event or visit:
https://square.link/u/HBokato

Pre-ordered meals will be available for pickup on December 6 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. inside the church hall.

The community is invited to come enjoy great food, holiday cheer, and a taste of Greek culture — all while supporting St. Spyridon Church during this special time of year.

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Newport’s speed-camera circus is back in town — an Newport’s speed-camera circus is back in town — and, surprise, Colin Kennedy is once again center stage.

After being ordered to tear down the unauthorized speed cameras he secretly planted on Ruggles Avenue last February without City Council approval, Newport’s embattled city manager is now trying to reinstall them. This time, he’s asking for permission at next Wednesday’s City Council meeting.

But there’s a glaring problem: essentially no one is speeding.

A new city traffic study, conducted over one month, shows that out of 50,405 cars traveling on Ruggles Avenue, only 867 were going above 35 mph — the threshold typically required to trigger a ticket and the standard used in Middletown, Warwick, East Providence, Pawtucket, and Central Falls. Providence sets its threshold at 11 mph over.

That’s a microscopic 1.72%.

Yet Kennedy wants to lace that beautiful stretch with massive state-mandated warning signs — four per approach, each a hulking 3 feet by 4 feet — turning one of Newport’s most charming streets into a cluttered billboard corridor… all to nab a tiny handful of fast drivers.

And let’s not forget: Kennedy already ignored this exact signage requirement when he installed traffic cameras on Admiral Kalbfus Blvd. That oversight could put his entire cash-grab operation there on shaky legal footing.

Now Kennedy’s back, trying to resurrect the very plan that blew up in his face the first time.

And here’s the kicker: it’s not actually a school zone, no matter what he says. We measured the placement of the last cameras. Seriously — go drive it. They were more than a quarter mile away, well outside what state law requires. Kennedy is trying to measure “as the crow flies” instead of how a car drives or how a student walks.

If school safety is really the goal, why not put the cameras in front of Rogers High School?

Newport, buckle up.

Here. We. Go. Again.

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America just got an early holiday gift at the pump America just got an early holiday gift at the pump: the national average for a gallon of regular gas has plunged below $3 for the first time in four years.

Since Tuesday, the average price has held steady at $2.99, a number drivers haven’t seen since May 2021. AAA says a perfect storm of sluggish demand, cheaper winter-blend fuel, and crude oil hovering around $60 a barrel is pushing prices down nationwide.

Today’s national average: $2.991
One week ago: $3.026
One month ago: $3.053
One year ago: $3.033

Fresh federal data shows Americans are pumping less: gasoline demand slid from 8.72 million b/d to 8.32 million last week. Meanwhile, gas supply jumped to 214.4 million barrels, and refineries cranked up output to 9.8 million barrels a day — all adding downward pressure on prices.

On the oil front, West Texas Intermediate ticked up 31 cents to close at $58.95 a barrel Wednesday. Crude inventories nudged upward by 0.6 million barrels, remaining about 3% below the five-year average.

WHERE GAS IS THE MOST (AND LEAST) PAINFUL

Most expensive states:
California ($4.51), Hawaii ($4.44), Washington ($4.14), Oregon ($3.75), Nevada ($3.68), Alaska ($3.68), Arizona ($3.27), Washington DC ($3.20), Pennsylvania ($3.20), Idaho ($3.19)

Least expensive states:
Oklahoma ($2.40), Texas ($2.53), Arkansas ($2.55), Colorado ($2.56), Mississippi ($2.57), Tennessee ($2.58), Louisiana ($2.60), Iowa ($2.63), Wisconsin ($2.63), Missouri ($2.64)

Good news for drivers — at least for now — as winter ushers in the cheapest fuel Americans have seen in years.
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Two Middletown Favorites — Rejects Beer Co. and Diego’s Cantina — Hit the Market for $4.2 Million

Rhode Island–mandated 3x4 foot speed-camera warning sign showing “Photo Enforcement” and “Violations May Be Prosecuted,” similar to the signs required for Ruggles Avenue.

Newport City Manager Kennedy Tries to Revive Ruggles Speed Cameras Despite Only 1.72% of Drivers “Speeding”

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54 Busted for DUI in Rhode Island Over Thanksgiving Weekend

A hiker wearing a bright fluorescent orange vest and hat walks through a wooded Rhode Island management area during shotgun deer season.

Rhode Island Reminds Public To Wear Blaze Orange As Shotgun Deer Season Begins




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