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    Chef J. Daniel Knerr, former executive chef of The Black Pearl in Newport, Rhode Island

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    Kyle Scott Brasher obituary

    Obituary: Kyle Scott Brasher (1995-2025)

    Chef J. Daniel Knerr, former executive chef of The Black Pearl in Newport, Rhode Island

    Obituary: J. Daniel Knerr (1949-2026)

    Fire damage visible at Newport Elm Street residence after overnight blaze

    Overnight Fire Rips Through Newport Home, Sends Two to Hospital

Offshore wind turbines under construction off the New England coast

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

Chef J. Daniel Knerr, former executive chef of The Black Pearl in Newport, Rhode Island

Obituary: J. Daniel Knerr (1949-2026)

Joan Margaret Ponte Obituary photo

Obituary: Joan Margaret Ponte (1933-2026)

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%

Modern coastal estate at 12 Taylor Road in Portsmouth, Rhode Island

A Modern Estate in Portsmouth With a Taste for the Good Life Hits the Market for $3.15M

Kyle Scott Brasher obituary

Obituary: Kyle Scott Brasher (1995-2025)

Ryan Duffy sworn in as vice president of the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association

Newport Police Chief Ryan Duffy Appointed Vice President of Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association

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

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

Robert C. Young retired Middletown Police officer obituary photo

Obituary: Robert C. Young (1948-2026)

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

Linda Karen DeCotis obituary Middletown RI

Obituary: Linda Karen DeCotis (1942-2025)

Rhode Island State House exterior on a clear day

Rhode Island General Assembly Begins 2026 Session With Focus on Affordability

Bruno Mars Gillette Stadium

Bruno Mars to Bring ‘The Romantic Tour’ to Gillette Stadium in 2026

Exterior view of 14 Kay Boulevard, a reimagined family compound on the Newport–Middletown line

A Reimagined Family Compound at the Newport–Middletown Line: 14 Kay Boulevard Lists for $3,995,000

Newport City Hall Residential Parking Proposal

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

Carrigan Nelson obituary photo

Obituary: Carrigan Nelson (2001-2025)

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

Eagle Scout Project Restores Key Trail Bridge at Norman Bird Sanctuary

President Donald Trump

Trump Administration Awards Rhode Island $156M for Rural Health Care

Hundreds of plungers racing into the icy Atlantic at Easton’s Beach during the Polar Plunge.

Dive In for a Cause: A Wish Come True Kicks Off 2026 with 22nd Annual Easton’s Beach Polar Plunge

“Monumenta artists artwork displayed at Rosecliff exhibition”

Landmark Monumenta Exhibition Revisited in New Rosecliff Show

Santa vs Jesus

(WATCH) Jesus vs. Santa – A Very South Park Christmas

Christine Baranski narrates “A Christmas Carol” in the Great Hall of The Breakers in Newport

Christine Baranski and Skylark Bring “A Christmas Carol” to Life at The Breakers

Exterior of Newport Fire Department Station 5 on Touro Street

Buzzing Around Newport: History Meets Heroism as Station 5 Marks 130 Years With Public Tours

Shannon M. Dixon Obituary

Obituary: Shannon M. Dixon (1980-2025)

Acoustic music performance filmed inside Marble House for Newport Mansions’ Sessions series

Newport Mansions Launches ‘Sessions’ Music Video Series Inside Historic Estates

Daytime exterior of The Quencher with signage visible

Audrain’s Heritage Restaurant Group Buys The Quencher on Long Wharf

Middletown Town Hall ceremony honoring holiday card art contest winners

Middletown Announces Winners of 2025 Holiday Card Art Contest

Providence police released a map showing areas tied to a person of interest in the Brown University shooting and are asking the public for video footage.

Providence Police Request Video From Areas Shown on Map in Brown University Shooting

Portrait of Joseph “Joe” T. O’Connor, U.S. Air Force veteran and Newport native who served in Korea and Vietnam

Obituary: Joseph “Joe” T. O’Connor (1929-2025)

American and Rhode Island flags flying at half-staff in Newport following Brown University shooting.

Gov. Dan McKee Orders Flags Lowered to Half-Staff After Brown University Mass Shooting

Surveillance footage released by Providence Police showing the suspected Brown University shooting gunman walking away from the building dressed in black.

Police Release Video of Brown University Shooting Suspect as Massive Manhunt Intensifies

Luxury Jamestown Coastal Retreat With Water and Bridge Views Lists for $3.29M

Newport Winter Recreation Programs The Hut (1)

Newport Recreation Announces Winter Programs, Holiday Events

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

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

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Cranston police are investigating a fatal hit-and- Cranston police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run that left a woman dead early Sunday along Scituate Avenue. Officers and firefighters responded around 4:15 a.m. Jan. 11 to a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle near 525 Scituate Ave., according to the Cranston Police Department. A female pedestrian was found with catastrophic injuries after being discovered by an Amazon employee, who called 911. Despite life-saving efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene at 4:23 a.m. The victim has not yet been positively identified, pending notification of next of kin. The investigation is being conducted with assistance from the Rhode Island Office of the Attorney General and the Rhode Island State Medical Examiner’s Office. Crash reconstructionists determined the woman was struck while in the westbound breakdown lane and was thrown about 42 feet. Debris and vehicle components recovered at the scene were consistent with a pedestrian strike. Around 5:18 a.m., a Cranston resident told investigators that Richard D’Amico, 30, had earlier said he believed he hit something on Scituate Avenue—possibly a deer or an object—while driving a 2023 Toyota Tacoma. Police later located the truck at D’Amico’s residence and observed damage consistent with evidence from the crash scene. After reviewing license-plate reader data, examining physical evidence, and conducting interviews, investigators concluded the vehicle was involved and failed to stop. Police said there is no record D’Amico contacted 911 or reported the crash. An arrest warrant charged D’Amico with duty to stop in an accident resulting in death. The truck was seized for further examination. D’Amico turned himself in Sunday evening, was arraigned before a bail commissioner, and released on $5,000 surety bail. His next court date is April 1 at the Third District Court. The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Cranston police at 401-942-2211 or text CRANSTOND to 847411 anonymously. #cranstonri #newportbuzz
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Newport Police Chief Ryan Duffy is officially clim Newport Police Chief Ryan Duffy is officially climbing the statewide law-enforcement ladder. Duffy was sworn in Saturday as Vice President of the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association during a ceremony in Warwick, marking another milestone in a 25-year rise that began on the streets of Newport. The January 11 event installed the Association’s 2026 Executive Board and drew top brass from across the state, along with political heavyweights and judges. But for Aquidneck Island, the spotlight landed squarely on Duffy — a hometown cop who worked his way up the ranks the old-fashioned way. Duffy joined the Newport Police Department in December 2000 and steadily advanced through investigator, sergeant, lieutenant, and captain before taking over as acting chief in early 2023. He was formally named chief that June. Last year, he served on the RIPCA board as Sergeant-at-Arms — now he’s second-in-command statewide. The new board is led by Barrington Police Chief Michael E. Correia as president, with Duffy helping shape policy priorities that include traffic safety, officer wellness, and public trust in law enforcement. Providence Mayor Brett Smiley delivered the keynote address, praising the unity of Rhode Island police departments, particularly in moments of crisis. U.S. Sen. Jack Reed and Rep. Seth Magaziner also addressed the gathering. For Newport, Duffy’s elevation is more than ceremonial — it puts one of the city’s own at the table where statewide policing decisions get made. #newportri #newportpolice #newportbuzz
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