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    Obituary: Paul J. Berdy (1946-2025)

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    Obituary: Jean Sullivan Moran (1952-2025)

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    Paul J. Berdy Obituary Middletown RI

    Obituary: Paul J. Berdy (1946-2025)

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    Obituary: Jean Sullivan Moran (1952-2025)

    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

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

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Bette Reed and Frank Newsome

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Paul J. Berdy Obituary Middletown RI

Obituary: Paul J. Berdy (1946-2025)

Roger Federer celebrates a Grand Slam victory — now nominated for the International Tennis Hall of Fame Class of 2026

Roger Federer to Be Inducted Into International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2026

Jean Sullivan Moran Obituary photo

Obituary: Jean Sullivan Moran (1952-2025)

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

Visitors stroll under millions of colorful holiday lights at Roger Williams Park Zoo during the Holiday Lights Spectacular in Providence, Rhode Island.

Holiday Lights Spectacular Returns to Roger Williams Park Zoo November 28th

Ballet Rhode Island dancers perform The Nutcracker on stage at The Vets in Providence, surrounded by festive holiday scenery.

Ballet Rhode Island Brings Holiday Magic with Annual ‘Nutcracker’ at The Vets

Colleen Dopart Obituary photo

Obituary: Colleen Dopart (1952-2025)

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.

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TreVeyon Henderson Scores Three Touchdowns as Patriots Defeat Jets for Eighth Straight Win

TreVeyon Henderson Scores Three Touchdowns as Patriots Defeat Jets For Eighth Straight Win

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Aerial view of Bonniecrest Manor overlooking Newport Harbor

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

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Alexander Novick Obituary photo

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Florence Archambault Obituary photo

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Historic photo of Private Michael George Murphy, World War I U.S. Army soldier.

Private Michael G. Murphy Field to Be Re-Dedicated in Newport on Saturday

Exterior front view of 18 Collins Terrace, Jamestown, RI, a mid-century modern home designed by Ira Rakatansky.

Mid-Century Modern Revival — 1971 Ira Rakatansky Masterpiece in Jamestown Lists for $2,950,000

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

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

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Former Vice President Dick Cheney speaks at the White House during his tenure under President George W. Bush.

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

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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.

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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

Emily Loftus with friends smiles beside her seascape paintings at the Brenton Hotel during the Newport Artists Collective’s Salon Series.

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Rhode Island Foundation announces $1 million in emergency food relief from the Rhode Island Foundation to support food banks and nonprofits across the state.

Rhode Island Foundation Pledges $1 Million to Combat Hunger Amid SNAP Suspension

Marvin Abney and Louis DiPalma honored as Preservation Champions at Rosecliff Mansion in Newport, Rhode Island.

Chairmen Abney and DiPalma honored by Preservation Society of Newport County

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Secret Service, FBI Probe Suspicious Hunting Stand Overlooking Air Force One Landing Zone in Palm Beach

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye celebrates after breaking Tom Brady’s franchise record during a 31–13 win over the Tennessee Titans.

Drake Maye Breaks Tom Brady Record as Patriots Roll Past Titans, 31–13

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Aerial view of Sprawling Oaks estate surrounded by lush conservation land in North Kingstown, Rhode Island.

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Holiday lights illuminate The Breakers mansion in Newport, Rhode Island, during the annual Holidays at the Newport Mansions celebration.

Holidays at the Newport Mansions Begin November 21

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There are holiday traditions — and then there’s Sp There are holiday traditions — and then there’s Sparkling Lights at The Breakers, Newport’s annual descent into unfiltered enchantment. Each year feels like the grandest yet, and 2025 is poised to outshine them all. ✨

The moment you enter the gates, the world softens. A half-mile path unfurls like a ribbon of color, shimmering with thousands of lights that dance across the grounds. Music drifts through the night air, the kind that settles into your shoulders and insists you slow down, breathe in, and let the season take over. 💫

Inside, The Breakers becomes a Gilded Age daydream — vaulted halls, glowing trees, and holiday finery layered against the mansion’s opulent bones. It’s the kind of glamour that feels both nostalgic and impossibly cinematic. Outside on the terrace, warm hands meet warm drinks, with seasonal snacks and festive cocktails (yes, the grown-up kind) rounding out the experience.

🎄 When: November 21 – December 28, 2025
📍 Where: The Breakers, 44 Ochre Point Ave, Newport, RI
⏰ Entry: Timed tickets required; tours every half hour at 4:00, 4:30, 5:00, 5:30, and 6:00 p.m. Gates close at 6:30 p.m.; house & grounds close at 8:00 p.m.

It’s dazzling. It’s joyful. It’s Newport at its most magical — and it’s absolutely worth making time for. 🌟
🎟️ Details and tickets: newportmansions.org/events/sparkling-lights-2025

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In a world that rarely slows down, Emma Virgadamo In a world that rarely slows down, Emma Virgadamo stands as a radiant reminder that longevity is its own kind of magic. Today, at 108 years young, she celebrated yet another extraordinary milestone surrounded by the warmth of family, friends, and fellow residents at John Clarke Senior Living—a gathering that felt less like a birthday party and more like a living chapter of Rhode Island history.

Emma, believed to be among the second or third oldest residents in the entire state, marked the moment in the sweetest way possible: sharing cake and ice cream with the people who fill her days with companionship. In a heart-stirring portrait of three generations, she’s pictured with her daughter Loraine Winthrop and granddaughter Kate Winthrop—a trio that reflects both the passage of time and the timelessness of family.

Born in Portsmouth and a longtime Newport resident, Emma’s life has quietly woven itself into the fabric of Aquidneck Island. She has lived through eras, witnessed transformations, and carried the rare perspective of someone who has seen more than a century of change—yet still greets each day with gentle humor and enduring grace.

Today’s celebration shimmered with understated glamour: a centenarian surrounded by love, savoring dessert, and receiving the admiration of those lucky enough to share her orbit. It wasn’t just a birthday. It was a tribute to resilience, family, and a life that continues to inspire.

Happy 108th Birthday, Emma. Here’s to the beauty of your journey—and to the joy of every year yet to come.

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Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty (@mott Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty (@mottandchace) has announced the highest-priced single-family sale in Little Compton this year, marking a significant benchmark for the Farm Coast’s luxury market. The oceanfront property at 19 Taylor’s Lane South sold for $6,500,000, with sellers represented by Cherry Arnold (@cherryarnold_realestate) and buyers represented by Elizabeth Kinnane (@lizkinnane_realestate), both of Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty.

According to data from the Multiple Listing Service, the transaction stands as Little Compton’s top single-family sale of 2025 and the highest residential sale in the town since Arnold’s $6.9 million sale of 21 Atlantic Drive in 2024.

Located on a private coastal laneway, the property features more than 3,200 square feet of living space with four bedrooms and four bathrooms. The home is set among vegetable and flower gardens, fruit trees, and expansive ocean views—a combination that continues to drive demand for distinctive properties along the Farm Coast. A separate one-bedroom guest house offers additional accommodations for family or visitors.

In a statement, the firm noted Arnold’s role in stewarding the transaction:
“I’m honored to have represented such an extraordinary Little Compton family compound,” Arnold said. “And I feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to work closely again with Liz Kinnane in the passing of such a special Farm Coast property on to its next stewards.”

The sale reflects sustained strength in Rhode Island’s upper-tier coastal market, where limited inventory and strong buyer demand continue to support premium valuations—particularly for oceanfront properties with privacy and acreage.

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