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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

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.

Michael Mulhollen of Newport, Rhode Island, remembered by family and friends for his compassion, warmth, and love of the outdoors.

Obituary: Michael Mulhollen (1984-2026)

Parked cars buried in snow in Newport neighborhood during parking ban

Newport Orders Parking Bans in Fifth Ward, Yachting Village, Kerry Hill and The Point Ahead of More Snow

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

Discover 14 Kay Boulevard: A Turnkey Coastal Compound Worth Experiencing in Person

Historic cottage at 88 Washington Street in Newport RI

Only in Newport: Cottage Addition Triggers Waterfront Fight on The Point

Challenger disaster smoke trails in the sky over Florida

Challenger, 40 Years Later: A Young Generation’s ‘Where Were You?’ Moment

Portrait of former Providence RI Mayor Buddy Cianci

Remembering Buddy Cianci 10 Years After His Death: Providence’s Most Unforgettable Mayor

University of Rhode Island campus where a legislative commission recommended creating a public medical school to address Rhode Island’s primary care physician shortage.

Legislative Commission Recommends New Medical School at URI to Tackle Rhode Island Doctor Shortage

Kenneth K. Libby, Air Force veteran and former Newport, Rhode Island resident

Obituary: Kenneth K. Libby (1942-2026)

Washington Bridge Providence

Rhode Island Lawmakers Eye RIPTA Cash Boost, Put RIDOT Spending Under the Microscope

Marilla (Whitty) Cervasio of Newport, Rhode Island and Orlando, Florida

Obituary: Marilla Whitty Cervasio (1959-2026)

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

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

State Rep. Joseph Solomon announces his candidacy for Rhode Island attorney general in 2026.

State Rep. Joseph Solomon Announces Run for Rhode Island Attorney General

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

Martin Luther King Jr. speaking at the 1963 March on Washington, delivering his “I Have a Dream” speech

Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: A Legacy of Justice and Equality

David “Bunka” Joe Cassady, retired U.S. Marine Corps Colonel and Vietnam War veteran

David “Bunka” Joe Cassady (1940-2025)

Aerial view of Seaview Terrace, a Gilded Age mansion in Newport RI

Newport’s Seaview Terrace Sells for $16M, Highest Sale Since 2021

Francis D. Landry Jr., lifelong Newporter and longtime City of Newport employee

Obituary: Francis D. Landry Jr. (1952-2026)

Mount Hope Bridge undergoing dehumidification system installation

Lane Closures Ahead as Mount Hope Bridge Gets Dehumidification System

Governor Dan McKee speaking at the Rhode Island State House while unveiling the FY 2027 state budget proposal

McKee Proposes New Taxes on Millionaires, Expanded Relief for Families in $14.8B FY 2027 Budget

Victor R. Ferland obituary photo

Obituary: Victor R. Ferland (1925-2026)

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

Geothermal drilling at Marble House Newport

Marble House Is Installing a Geothermal System to Cut Energy Use by 80%

Law enforcement display drugs seized in Nantucket trafficking probe

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

Bob Weir performing live with the Grateful Dead during a concert

Bob Weir, Grateful Dead Co-Founder and Keeper of the Long Strange Trip, Dies at 78

President Trump calls for a one-year 10% cap on credit card interest rates starting in 2026

Trump Calls for One-Year 10% Cap on Credit Card Interest Rates

Newport City Hall Residential Parking Proposal

Newport’s Proposed Residential Sticker Parking Plan Is a $100 Headache Nobody Asked For

Rhode Island's Wild Coast Documentary

Ocean State Media to Premiere ‘Rhode Island’s Wild Coast’ Documentary Series on Jan 9

Temporary erosion protection systems installed at Second Beach in Middletown, Rhode Island

Middletown Installs Temporary Erosion Barriers to Protect Second Beach