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    Jerry Kirby vs. the Blizzard: A Newport Legend Goes to Work

    Ocean and Fifth Cafe exterior in Newport’s Fifth Ward

    What She’s Having: The Fifth Ward Gets Its Gathering Place Back as Ocean & Fifth Cafe Opens March 1

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    Former Newport Mayor Xay Khamsyvoravong Announces Bid for Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island

    Jerry Kirby assisting neighbors with snow removal after a massive storm in Newport.

    Jerry Kirby vs. the Blizzard: A Newport Legend Goes to Work

    Ocean and Fifth Cafe exterior in Newport’s Fifth Ward

    What She’s Having: The Fifth Ward Gets Its Gathering Place Back as Ocean & Fifth Cafe Opens March 1

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    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.

    Waterfront estate at Aquidneck Club sells for $6.6 million in Portsmouth RI

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    William Q. “Biff” MacLean Jr., former Massachusetts State Senator and Fairhaven civic leader.

    Obituary: William Q. “Biff” MacLean, Jr. (1934-2026)

    Chris A. Pimentel of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, who passed away February 20, 2026 at age 73.

    Obituary: Chris A. Pimentel (1953-2026)

    P. Michael “Murph” Murphy of Middletown, Rhode Island, longtime Newport hospitality professional and community member.

    Obituary: P. Michael Murphy (1954-2026)

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    Ocean and Fifth Cafe exterior in Newport’s Fifth Ward

    What She’s Having: The Fifth Ward Gets Its Gathering Place Back as Ocean & Fifth Cafe Opens March 1

    Jerry Kirby assisting neighbors with snow removal after a massive storm in Newport.

    Jerry Kirby vs. the Blizzard: A Newport Legend Goes to Work

    Salve student Joseph Boutros

    21-Year-Old Salve Regina Student Dies After Charging Phone in Running Car Buried in Snow

Xay Khamsyvoravong announcing campaign for lieutenant governor

Former Newport Mayor Xay Khamsyvoravong Announces Bid for Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island

Jerry Kirby assisting neighbors with snow removal after a massive storm in Newport.

Jerry Kirby vs. the Blizzard: A Newport Legend Goes to Work

Ocean and Fifth Cafe exterior in Newport’s Fifth Ward

What She’s Having: The Fifth Ward Gets Its Gathering Place Back as Ocean & Fifth Cafe Opens March 1

Snowplows clear heavy snow near a Rhode Island waterfront during winter storm conditions.

Rhode Island Says Cities and Towns May Use Waterways for Snow Disposal

Charlene Traynum, Ray Malone, Gianna Merritt, Jereck Cardona, Pauline Perkins-Moye, Jeremiah Weeden, and Orlando Peace

Buzzing Around Newport: NAACP Honors Dr. King with Service, Song and Scholarship

Dr. Joshua C. Brown, new Medical Director of Newport Mental Health

Newport Mental Health Names Dr. Joshua C. Brown as Medical Director

Modern coastal estate perched above Sakonnet Passage

Architectural Masterpiece with Panoramic Coastal Views Lists for $4.45M in Little Compton

Tow truck removing vehicle during Newport Rhode Island mandatory snow emergency parking ban.

State’s Heavy Equipment Deployed as Newport Launches 24/7 Dig-Out, Towing to Be ‘Strictly Enforced’

Middletown Public Works crew clearing snow from residential street after winter storm

All Middletown Roads Passable After Storm, Cleanup to Continue Through Week

“Police respond to shooting at Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket”

Third Victim Dies After Pawtucket Hockey Rink Shooting

William Q. “Biff” MacLean Jr., former Massachusetts State Senator and Fairhaven civic leader.

Obituary: William Q. “Biff” MacLean, Jr. (1934-2026)

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.

Snow-covered neighborhood in Newport RI after historic blizzard

Newport Public Schools Closed for Remainder of Week After Historic Blizzard

Rhode Island Travel Ban Lifted After Historic Blizzard

Rhode Island Lifts Travel Ban After Historic Blizzard, Urges Residents to Stay Home

Salve student Joseph Boutros

21-Year-Old Salve Regina Student Dies After Charging Phone in Running Car Buried in Snow

Chris A. Pimentel of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, who passed away February 20, 2026 at age 73.

Obituary: Chris A. Pimentel (1953-2026)

Snow piles up in Rhode Island after 32.8 inches fell during the Blizzard of 2026.

Blizzard of 2026 Breaks Rhode Island Snowfall Record Set in 1978

Blizzard conditions in Newport Rhode Island with heavy snow and strong winds

Historic Blizzard of 2026 Slams Southern New England; Travel Halted, Up to 3 Feet of Snow Possible

Brandi Carlile performing live at Newport Folk Festival at Fort Adams State Park in Newport, Rhode Island

Brandi Carlile to Perform at Newport Folk Festival 2026

Snow-covered runway at Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport during blizzard conditions

T.F. Green Airport Suspends Flights Amid Blizzard Conditions

P. Michael “Murph” Murphy of Middletown, Rhode Island, longtime Newport hospitality professional and community member.

Obituary: P. Michael Murphy (1954-2026)

Blizzard conditions create whiteout visibility on Newport Bridge

Rhode Island Issues Statewide Travel Ban Ahead of Major Blizzard

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

Move It or Lose It: Newport Orders Mandatory Parking Ban Ahead of Blizzard

Lieutenant Colonel Michele Bernard Barragan, retired U.S. Army Reserve nurse and Desert Storm veteran.

Obituary: Michele Bernard Barragan (1950-2026)

Roberta Esposito trans female Pawtucket mass shooter

Police Identify Pawtucket Hockey Game Mass Shooter as Roberta Esposito

Fire damage from Gibbs Avenue Newport RI house fire Feb. 14

Valentine’s Day Fire on Gibbs Avenue Displaces Newport Family of 30 Years; GoFundMe Launched

Portrait of Finton Wallace II, Newport resident, Navy veteran and former Bank of Newport vice president.

Obituary: Finton Wallace II (1942-2026)

Rhode Island State House exterior on a clear day

Hospital Funding, Deed Theft Crackdown Lead Busy Week at State House

Front exterior of 1869 Victorian home at 2952 East Main Road in Portsmouth, Rhode Island listed for $650,000

On the Market: An 1869 Victorian With Timeless Character Hits the Market at $650,000

Blurred still image from October 17 locker room incident at Rogers High School in Newport, Rhode Island

Principal Placed on Leave After Locker Room Assault at Rogers High; Investigation Finds Systemic Failures

Sunset over Second Beach highlights Rhode Island, ranked the most romantic vacation destination in the U.S.

Study Names Rhode Island the Most Romantic Vacation Destination in the United States

Exterior of Cappy’s Hillside Cafe on Memorial Boulevard in Newport, Rhode Island

Cappy’s Hillside Cafe Partners With Kitchen Companion to Launch KC at Cappy’s

RI State House

General Assembly Weekly Roundup: Disabled Voters, Veterans, Repealing Slavery, and Legalizing Super Bowl Squares and March Madness Pools

“Snow-covered street in Newport during mandatory parking ban”

City of Newport Issues Mandatory Parking Ban From 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday

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”

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

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

Roxann Press volunteering at the Potter League in Middletown RI

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

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

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

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Former Mayor Xay Khamsyvoravong is making his move Former Mayor Xay Khamsyvoravong is making his move — launching a campaign for Lieutenant Governor and setting up what could be a bruising Democratic primary against incumbent Sabina Matos. XayForRI, who currently serves on the Newport City Council after leading the city as mayor, announced his bid this morning, casting himself as a tested executive ready to bring energy and direction to an office many critics say has been rudderless under Matos. Matos’ tenure has been shadowed by controversy and persistent questions about effectiveness, with detractors arguing the lieutenant governor’s office has become largely ceremonial and lacking punch. Some Democrats privately describe her as one of the most underwhelming and unqualified occupants of the role in decades — a sharp critique in a state where politics is never short on intensity. Khamsyvoravong is drawing a contrast rooted in experience and execution. The son of a refugee and a pediatrician, he was born, raised, educated and married in Rhode Island. He touts a 20-year record in government and business, saying he’s taken on hard problems head-on and delivered results. “I’m running for Lieutenant Governor because I believe in the promise of Rhode Island — because I’ve lived it. Today that promise is slipping away,” Khamsyvoravong said. “Government has failed to adapt to change, and now people like Donald Trump are pitting us against one another. It’s time for a new generation of leadership with bold ideas — like the investments we made when I was Mayor in housing, infrastructure and education — without raising taxes on working families.” Khamsyvoravong’s campaign argues Rhode Islanders are grappling with rising costs, a strained health care system and a State House that needs stronger leadership. He’ll host a “Pancakes and Primary Care” roundtable Monday morning at the IHOP in East Providence to discuss health care challenges, before holding a campaign kickoff with supporters in Newport later this evening. Game on in the Democratic primary. #xayforri #rhodeisland #newportbuzz
Just another chapter in the legend of Jerry Kirby. Just another chapter in the legend of Jerry Kirby. When Newport woke up Tuesday morning buried under 36+ inches of snow — streets frozen, cars swallowed, the city completely at a standstill — most people were still staring out the window wondering where to begin. Not Jerry. He fired up his backhoe and dug out his entire neighborhood before most of us had our first cup of coffee. Then he rolled over to @ashmartnewport to grab one — and dug them out, too. Because of course he did. From there, he spent the day carving through the Fifth Ward, clearing street after street, driveway after driveway, walkway after walkway. Dozens upon dozens. Friends. Neighbors. Strangers. Anyone who needed help. No spotlight. No invoice. Just grit and heart. Then he brought in the cavalry. Jerry rallied his crew at @kirbyperkins and they spent the rest of the week digging out businesses, families, and anyone else buried under the storm. And here’s the thing — this isn’t some random guy with a machine or Newport’s top contractor. Jerry Kirby is one of the best sailors in the entire world. A world-class competitor. A Newport icon on the water. And apparently, when the harbor freezes over and the snow piles high, he just trades the tiller for a backhoe and keeps right on leading. On the sea. On the streets. Same energy. For everything this man has done for Newport, we don’t just owe him a thank you — we owe him a parade down Thames Street. Jerry Kirby isn’t just a rockstar. He’s a Newport institution. (P.S. Sorry, Jerry — I had to. 🤷🏻‍♂️) #kirbyperkins #blizzard2026 #newportri
City crews have been working around the clock to c City crews have been working around the clock to clear Newport’s streets in the wake of the blizzard. Take a look at the massive snow pile stacked up at the east end of Easton’s Beach. #blizzard2026 #newportri #newportbuzz
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Ocean and Fifth Cafe exterior in Newport’s Fifth Ward

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Snow piles up in Rhode Island after 32.8 inches fell during the Blizzard of 2026.

Blizzard of 2026 Breaks Rhode Island Snowfall Record Set in 1978




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