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    Empty pews inside a Catholic church symbolizing the Rhode Island clergy abuse investigation that identified 75 priests credibly accused of abuse.

    Rhode Island Catholic Church Clergy Abuse Report Names 75 Priests Accused of Abusing More Than 300 Children

    Newport City Hall Residential Parking Proposal

    Newport City Hall’s Residential Parking Overhaul: Bureaucracy, Fees, and a Lot of Unanswered Questions

    Salt marsh habitat along Gull Cove in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, recently conserved by DEM

    Portsmouth’s Gull Cove Protected as DEM Secures 70 Acres of Coastal Habitat

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    Empty pews inside a Catholic church symbolizing the Rhode Island clergy abuse investigation that identified 75 priests credibly accused of abuse.

    Rhode Island Catholic Church Clergy Abuse Report Names 75 Priests Accused of Abusing More Than 300 Children

    Newport City Hall Residential Parking Proposal

    Newport City Hall’s Residential Parking Overhaul: Bureaucracy, Fees, and a Lot of Unanswered Questions

    Xay Khamsyvoravong announcing campaign for lieutenant governor

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

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    Modern coastal estate perched above Sakonnet Passage

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

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

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    Susan Mary Hopf Newport Rhode Island

    Obituary: Susan Mary Hopf (1964-2026)

    Robert “Bobby” Brennan, retired Newport Fire Department firefighter and Air Force veteran, who passed away in February 2026 at age 82.

    Obituary: Robert ¨Bobby¨ Brennan (1943-2026)

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

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

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    Newport City Hall Residential Parking Proposal

    Newport City Hall’s Residential Parking Overhaul: Bureaucracy, Fees, and a Lot of Unanswered Questions

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

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

    Salt marsh habitat along Gull Cove in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, recently conserved by DEM

    Portsmouth’s Gull Cove Protected as DEM Secures 70 Acres of Coastal Habitat

Empty pews inside a Catholic church symbolizing the Rhode Island clergy abuse investigation that identified 75 priests credibly accused of abuse.

Rhode Island Catholic Church Clergy Abuse Report Names 75 Priests Accused of Abusing More Than 300 Children

Susan Mary Hopf Newport Rhode Island

Obituary: Susan Mary Hopf (1964-2026)

Newport City Hall Residential Parking Proposal

Newport City Hall’s Residential Parking Overhaul: Bureaucracy, Fees, and a Lot of Unanswered Questions

Salt marsh habitat along Gull Cove in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, recently conserved by DEM

Portsmouth’s Gull Cove Protected as DEM Secures 70 Acres of Coastal Habitat

Robert “Bobby” Brennan, retired Newport Fire Department firefighter and Air Force veteran, who passed away in February 2026 at age 82.

Obituary: Robert ¨Bobby¨ Brennan (1943-2026)

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

Aquidneck Island Police and Fire Hockey Club hosts benefit game for Mary Jane Milici at St. George’s Ice Rink

Aquidneck Island Police & Fire to Host Benefit Hockey Game for MJ Milici, Portsmouth Woman Battling Rare Disease

Michael Black spoke to WCVB after intervening during a deadly shooting at Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket.

Hero Dad’s Swift Actions Helped Bring End to Deadly Pawtucket Hockey Game Shooting

41 Castle Hill Avenue Newport RI

“Castleberry,” a Coastal Retreat on Newport’s Ocean Drive, Hits the Market for $9.5 Million

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

Dennis M. Lynch Arena after reported gunfire

Shooting at Pawtucket High School Hockey Game Leaves Two Victims, Gunman Dead

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

Bathhouses at Easton’s Beach in Newport, Rhode Island, could be removed under a new city report.

Easton’s Beach Bathhouses May Be Removed After Snack Bar and Carousel Demolition

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

“Mary E. ‘Betty’ Silvia of Middletown, Rhode Island”

Obituary: Mary E. “Betty” Silvia (1933-2026)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Happy Wednesday, March 4th! Here’s What’s Happenin Happy Wednesday, March 4th! Here’s What’s Happening In and Around Newport Today! @bottegabocconi @hookednewport @sardellas_italian @tavernonbroadway @thequenchernewport @nikolaspizza @adventuresinerindelle @newportcannaco
In Newport, parking is precious. Residents in New In Newport, parking is precious. Residents in Newport’s neighborhoods rely heavily on street parking because many homes were built long before cars existed. And one of the few remaining perks for locals is free resident parking at Easton’s Beach and let’s not forget the three free hours of metered parking residents receive each day. Now City Hall wants to overhaul the system. Officials point to a dramatic statistic: more than 16,600 residential parking permits issued for roughly 3,800 spaces. But the City’s own data tells a different story. Of 14,646 addresses with permits: • 71.8% have one permit • 21.9% have two permits That means nearly 94% of homes already have one or two permits. Addresses exceeding the proposed three-permit cap represent less than 2% of the system. Yet City Hall is proposing sweeping changes anyway — including annual permit applications and possible fees of $100 for additional parking stickers. Currently, residential stickers are free, and the City mails them to qualifying residents each spring. Under the new plan, residents would have to reapply every year and repeatedly prove residency, adding bureaucracy for thousands of households. Even more troubling, the City cannot answer several basic questions. Officials say they don’t track: • how many permit homes have driveways • how many residents rely entirely on street parking • actual peak parking occupancy on residential streets Without that data, it’s impossible to know how many residents truly depend on curb parking. And the plan is being pushed forward by City Manager Colin Kennedy, whose tenure has increasingly been defined by dubious, ill-thought-out policy initiatives that critics say often create more complications than solutions. Redesigning a citywide parking system without basic data doesn’t look like smart policy. It looks like another experiment at residents’ expense by redesigning its entire residential parking system without fully understanding how residents actually park. For many residents, that raises a troubling possibility: This overhaul isn’t solving a crisis. It’s creating one. The council votes TONIGHT! Comment “PARKING” for the full article.
Hibernian Hall was hopping on March 1 as community Hibernian Hall was hopping on March 1 as community members rolled in for the annual Green Eggs and Ham breakfast, a fundraiser for Newport’s 70th St. Patrick’s Day Parade. In the morning, plates were piled high with eggs as parishioners gathered after church. Some lingered into the afternoon to hear The Moonlight Ramblers, while others streamed in swapping blizzard tales — with a special thanks to essential workers like Karen Downes. This year’s grand marshals, Mike and Tish (Curtis) Behan, sparkled as they accepted congratulations from one and all, including former grand marshals Harp Donnelly and brother Chris Behan. Behan, you am? Behan, they are. Selected to lead the 70th edition of the parade, the honor feels especially fitting. The Behans have long been dedicated to the community, supporting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County, the MLK Center, St. Clare, St. Philomena’s, and the Newport Whalers. Their own love story even began on Parade Day in 1981 at the Treadway Inn (IYKYK). The music played, the dancing started — and the rest, as they say, is history. They were married in 1983 at St. Joseph’s Church and are proud parents of three: Mike (IV), Mary, and Garrett. Mike the Fourth and Garrett now run Behan Bros., the company their father founded as Behan and Booth in 1973. Mike and Tish hope Mary will someday join the fold. The pair also take pride in tracing their Irish roots. Burns, Kellys, Sullivans, Sheas, Donnellys, and Donohoes fill out the family tree, with branches stretching back to Counties Kerry and Cork. And, of course, there are the floats — a Behan and Booth tradition for more than 30 years. Themed, spirited, and loaded with smiling children no matter the weather, they’ve become parade favorites. These days, the Behan Bros. team leads construction, and we can’t wait to see what they unveil this year. Newport’s 70th St. Patrick’s Day Parade steps off March 14 at 11 a.m. from City Hall — rain, snow, or shine — led by the Behans and filled with smiles. 🍀 #newportstpats #newportbuzz #newportri
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