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    Cast of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island from Bravo’s new reality TV series

    Bravo Sets Premiere Date for “Real Housewives of Rhode Island”

    Firefighters respond to overnight fire at Castle Hill Inn in Newport

    Two-Alarm Fire Damages Newport’s Castle Hill Inn; Guests Evacuated, No Injuries Reported

    Authorities allege stolen identities were used to obtain SNAP benefits in Mass. and R.I.

    Four Charged in $1 Million SNAP & Pandemic Aid Fraud Spanning Rhode Island and Massachusetts

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    Cast of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island from Bravo’s new reality TV series

    Bravo Sets Premiere Date for “Real Housewives of Rhode Island”

    Firefighters respond to overnight fire at Castle Hill Inn in Newport

    Two-Alarm Fire Damages Newport’s Castle Hill Inn; Guests Evacuated, No Injuries Reported

    Authorities allege stolen identities were used to obtain SNAP benefits in Mass. and R.I.

    Four Charged in $1 Million SNAP & Pandemic Aid Fraud Spanning Rhode Island and Massachusetts

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    Aerial view of Narragansett’s rocky Atlantic coastline with oceanfront homes and sweeping water views in Rhode Island.

    Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty Sets a Record in Narragansett’s Anawan Cliffs

    The Walcott Avenue Collection, three waterfront properties in Jamestown overlooking Narragansett Bay

    The Walcott Avenue Collection – A Rare Waterfront Legacy in Jamestown. Three Properties, Endless Possibility.

    Front exterior of luxury home at 14 Kay Boulevard in Middletown RI

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    Portrait of Janet M. Watkinson, longtime Newport nurse, educator and Trinity Church volunteer

    Obituary: Janet M. Watkinson (1946-2026)

    Nathaniel David Anderson of Newport, Rhode Island, remembered for his humor, love of family, cooking, and beach adventures.

    Obituary: Nathaniel David Anderson (1957-2026)

    Eugene R. Bob Pattison Jr.

    Obituary: Eugene R. “Bob” Pattison Jr. (1976-2026)

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    Firefighters respond to overnight fire at Castle Hill Inn in Newport

    Two-Alarm Fire Damages Newport’s Castle Hill Inn; Guests Evacuated, No Injuries Reported

    Portrait of Janet M. Watkinson, longtime Newport nurse, educator and Trinity Church volunteer

    Obituary: Janet M. Watkinson (1946-2026)

    Jerry Kirby honored at the MLK Community Center annual meeting in Newport, Rhode Island

    Buzzing Around Newport: MLK Center Honors Jerry Kirby as a Keeper of the Dream

Cast of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island from Bravo’s new reality TV series

Bravo Sets Premiere Date for “Real Housewives of Rhode Island”

Firefighters respond to overnight fire at Castle Hill Inn in Newport

Two-Alarm Fire Damages Newport’s Castle Hill Inn; Guests Evacuated, No Injuries Reported

Authorities allege stolen identities were used to obtain SNAP benefits in Mass. and R.I.

Four Charged in $1 Million SNAP & Pandemic Aid Fraud Spanning Rhode Island and Massachusetts

Sailboats competing in the Ida Lewis Distance Race off Fort Adams in Newport, Rhode Island

Ida Lewis Distance Race Returns to Newport August 12th for 24-Hour Offshore Challenge

Hayley Williams & Friends to Perform at Newport Folk Festival 2026

Paramore’s Hayley Williams & Friends to Perform at 2026 Newport Folk Festival

Jerry Kirby honored at the MLK Community Center annual meeting in Newport, Rhode Island

Buzzing Around Newport: MLK Center Honors Jerry Kirby as a Keeper of the Dream

Portrait of Janet M. Watkinson, longtime Newport nurse, educator and Trinity Church volunteer

Obituary: Janet M. Watkinson (1946-2026)

Newport Folk Fest 2026 Tickets

2026 Newport Folk Festival Sells Out in Under One Second — Again

The Washington Bridge over the Providence River as Rhode Island transportation leadership changes amid ongoing reconstruction work.

Road to Nowhere: Rhode Island DOT Boss Peter Alviti Finally Out

Nathaniel David Anderson of Newport, Rhode Island, remembered for his humor, love of family, cooking, and beach adventures.

Obituary: Nathaniel David Anderson (1957-2026)

Eugene R. Bob Pattison Jr.

Obituary: Eugene R. “Bob” Pattison Jr. (1976-2026)

Rhode Island House Speaker Joe Shekarchi announcing he will not run for governor

R.I. House Speaker Shekarchi Opts Out of Governor’s Race

Rosecliff mansion in Newport, Rhode Island, host site for an America 250 preservation panel discussion.

Panel at Rosecliff to Explore Rhode Island’s Role in America’s 250th Anniversary

Elizabeth “Betty” Whisler of Newport, Rhode Island, smiling, longtime teacher, Navy wife, artist and golfer

Obituary: Elizabeth L. “Betty” Whisler (1945-2026)

Aerial view of Narragansett’s rocky Atlantic coastline with oceanfront homes and sweeping water views in Rhode Island.

Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty Sets a Record in Narragansett’s Anawan Cliffs

Snow removal crews clearing a narrow residential street in Newport, Rhode Island during winter storm cleanup.

The Point and Historic Hill Neighborhoods Under Daytime Parking Bans for Additional Snow Cleanup

Angus Davis appointed to Science and Technology Innovation Board with Newport Rhode Island connection

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Taps RI Native Angus Davis for New War Department Science and Technology Board

Exterior of The Mews Tavern restaurant in Wakefield, Rhode Island, a popular South County dining and gathering spot.

Audrain’s Heritage Restaurant Group Under Contract to Acquire The Mews Tavern in Wakefield

Fishing Vessel Lily Jean missing (1)

Coast Guard Suspends Search for Lily Jean Crew Off Glocester; Seven Identified

Roxann Press volunteering at the Potter League in Middletown RI

Record $2.9M Gift From Longtime Volunteer Is Largest in Potter League History

Michael “Coach” Stinton, longtime Portsmouth High School soccer coach and Rhode Island educator

Obituary: Michael Francis Stinton (1950-2026)

What RI Lawmakers Did This Week — Including a Trip to Minneapolis

What RI Lawmakers Did This Week — Including a Trip to Minneapolis

Coast Guard helicopter conducting search over ocean waters near Cape Ann Massachusetts

Coast Guard Searching for Missing Fishing Vessel Off Gloucester; 1 Found Dead

Spring Street in Newport RI covered in snow

Newport Parking Ban on Thames and Spring Streets Runs Tuesday Night into Wednesday Morning

Architectural rendering of new student residence halls planned for the University of Rhode Island Kingston Campus housing expansion.

URI to Break Ground on Major Student Housing Expansion at Kingston Campus

“Exterior of Newport Hospital in Rhode Island, home to the Noreen Stonor Drexel Birthing Center.”

Rep. Lauren Carson Introduces Legislation to Protect Newport Hospital Birthing Center, Maternal Care Statewide

Snow-covered Newport street as city enforces winter storm parking ban

Parking Bans Announced as Newport County Braces for Heavy Snowfall

Rogers High School Class of 2026 graduation banners displayed along Broadway in Newport, Rhode Island

Fundraiser Seeks $7,500 to Honor Rogers High School Class of 2026 With Broadway Banners

Newport City Hall as City Council considers a buyer-paid 5% real estate transfer tax

Here We Go Again: Newport’s City Manager Takes Aim at Homebuyers With a New 5% Tax

Providence City Hall as City Council considers rent control proposal

Providence City Council’s Rent-Control Plan Sparks Backlash as Mayor Smiley Signals Veto

President Donald Trump signs executive order targeting Wall Street investment in single-family homes

Trump Signs Executive Order to Stop Wall Street from Buying Single-Family Homes

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley signs executive order restricting ICE use of city property without a judicial warrant at City Hall.

Providence Mayor Smiley Designates City Property Off-Limits for ICE Enforcement

Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance announce they are expecting their fourth child, a baby boy, due in July.

Vice President JD Vance and Usha Vance Announce They’re Expecting a Baby Boy

Dr. M. Kathlyn Nelson, DMD of Middletown, Rhode Island, longtime dentist and owner of Milestone Dental Care

Obituary: Dr. M. Kathlyn Nelson (1955-2026)

Map showing best and worst states to start a business in 2026, with Florida ranked first and Rhode Island ranked last

Florida Ranks #1 for Starting a Business in 2026 as Rhode Island Finishes Last

The Breakers mansion exterior in Newport, Rhode Island on a winter day

The Breakers to Offer Free Admission on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Newport

Ribbon cutting at the new Brown University Health urgent care in Barrington RI

Brown University Health Opens New Urgent Care & Walk-In Clinic in Barrington

President Donald Trump exits Marine One on the South Lawn as his administration targets sanctuary states.

Trump Threatens to Cut Federal Funding to Sanctuary States, Including Rhode Island

Newport Boys & Girls Club swimming lessons

Newport Kids Dive Back Into Swimming as Boys & Girls Club Programs Resume

Offshore wind turbines under construction off the New England coast

Judge Overrules Trump, Clears Offshore Wind Build Despite National Security Concerns

City of Newport Sticker Parking

Letter to the Editor: Why I Support Newport’s Proposed Parking Program

Fire damage visible at Newport Elm Street residence after overnight blaze

Overnight Fire Rips Through Newport Home, Sends Two to Hospital

Aerial view of 727 Boston Neck Road Narragansett, a luxury waterfront estate with panoramic views of Bonnet Beach, Jamestown, and the Newport Bridge.

A Once-in-a-Generation Coastal Opportunity — 727 Boston Neck Road Lists for $5.990,000

Law enforcement display drugs seized in Nantucket trafficking probe

Island Drug Run Busted: Nantucket Man Nabbed With Kilo of Coke on Cape Cod

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Bravo is officially turning up the heat in the Oce Bravo is officially turning up the heat in the Ocean State. The network announced that The Real Housewives of Rhode Island will premiere Thursday, April 2, at 9 p.m. ET, launching the newest — and already buzzworthy — expansion of the Housewives universe. After the debut, the series moves into its regular Sunday night slot beginning April 5 at 9 p.m. ET, locking in prime real estate for weekly blowups, alliances and social-media meltdowns. Set in America’s smallest state — but one that delivers outsized drama — RHORI dives into tight social circles where everyone knows everyone, reputations matter, and grudges travel fast. Friendships stretch back years, loyalties are tested daily, and secrets don’t stay secret for long. The cast features Alicia Carmody, Rosie DiMare, Ashley Iaconetti, Liz McGraw, Rulla Nehme Pontarelli, Kelsey Swanson and Jo-Ellen Tiberi — a group with overlapping histories and plenty to say. Stirring the pot even more, The Real Housewives of New Jersey standout Dolores Catania joins as a “friend of,” guaranteeing sparks from the jump. Bravo’s logline teases a season where betrayals crack long-standing bonds and tensions simmer just beneath the surface — until they explode. Some of the biggest moments play out far from home. The women retreat to Newport’s iconic Seaview Terrace for a glamorous weekend where luxury sets the stage for major shake-ups. Later, a sun-drenched getaway to Block Island pushes relationships to the brink as couples clash, lines are crossed, and truths finally come out. One thing’s clear: in Rhode Island, the state may be small — but the drama is anything but. #rhori #rhodeisland
A late-night fire tore through Castle Hill Inn on A late-night fire tore through Castle Hill Inn on Thursday, forcing an evacuation and drawing firefighters from across Rhode Island as crews battled flames amid icy, bitter conditions. At 9:33 p.m., the Newport Fire Department was dispatched to 590 Ocean Ave. after a fire alarm activation. When crews arrived, smoke and fire were already pushing through the roof at the rear of the historic seaside property. Firefighters immediately evacuated all guests and occupants while attack teams raced inside to conduct primary and secondary searches. Crews launched an aggressive interior attack on the third floor and attic, where the fire was concentrated. As the blaze intensified, a second alarm was struck at 9:56 p.m., triggering a regional response. Mutual aid companies from Newport Naval Station, Jamestown, Middletown, Portsmouth, North Kingstown, Bristol and Kingston responded, along with the Providence Canteen to support firefighters on scene and provide coverage across the community. After more than two hours of coordinated firefighting, the fire was declared under control at 12:08 a.m. Investigators from the Newport Fire Marshal’s Office and the State Fire Marshal’s Office then began examining the scene. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Mutual aid departments were gradually released starting around 12:40 a.m., while Newport firefighters remained on scene through the morning to assist investigators and monitor for lingering hot spots. Hotel management was able to accommodate all displaced guests on the property. No estimates were immediately available on the extent of fire, smoke or water damage. Despite freezing temperatures and hazardous conditions, officials reported no injuries. #castlehill #newportri #newportbuzz
The New England Patriots’ stunning turnaround seas The New England Patriots’ stunning turnaround season received a defining moment Thursday night when head coach Mike Vrabel was named NFL Coach of the Year at NFL Honors. In his first season in Foxborough, Vrabel engineered one of the most dramatic one-year revivals in league history. The Patriots jumped from back-to-back 4–13 seasons to a 14–3 record, tying for the best mark in the NFL and matching the largest single-season win improvement ever at plus-10. Vrabel became the first Patriots coach to win the award since Bill Belichick in 2010 and just the 14th coach in NFL history to claim Coach of the Year honors multiple times, having previously won in 2021 with Tennessee. The turnaround extended well beyond the standings. New England went a perfect 9–0 on the road, including the playoffs, becoming the first team in league history to do so. The Patriots also reclaimed the AFC East title for the first time since 2019 and now stand one win away from a championship. Known for his CEO-style approach, Vrabel left his imprint across every phase of the team. He emphasized discipline, situational football and game management, helping the Patriots rank among the league’s least penalized teams while consistently making effective fourth-down and clock-management decisions. Vrabel’s leadership was also central to the emergence of quarterback Drake Maye, who blossomed into an MVP candidate in his second season. Vrabel challenged the young quarterback to grow as a leader and elevate his performance in critical moments, a push that paid dividends throughout the year. The Patriots’ resurgence has carried them to Super Bowl LX, where they will face the Seattle Seahawks. If New England finishes the job, Vrabel would become one of the few coaches in NFL history to win a Super Bowl in his first season with a team, cementing a debut year that already ranks among the most impressive the league has seen. #mikevrabel #patriots #newportbuzz
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Audrain’s Heritage Restaurant Group Under Contract to Acquire The Mews Tavern in Wakefield

Fishing Vessel Lily Jean missing (1)

Coast Guard Suspends Search for Lily Jean Crew Off Glocester; Seven Identified

Roxann Press volunteering at the Potter League in Middletown RI

Record $2.9M Gift From Longtime Volunteer Is Largest in Potter League History

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