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    Rhode Island State Police arrested a Newport man after discovering a ghost gun, body armor, and other weapons during a search warrant.

    Police Arrest Newport Man After Social Media Threats, Find Ghost Gun and Body Armor

    Rhode Island Republican Senator Jessica de la Cruz introduces income tax cut legislation at the State House

    Rhode Island Republican Senator Jessica de la Cruz Introduces Bill to Phase In Income Tax Cuts

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    27 Marcello Drive contemporary coastal home in Jamestown RI with Newport Bridge and ocean views sold for $3.295 million

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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

    Rhode Island State Police arrested a Newport man after discovering a ghost gun, body armor, and other weapons during a search warrant.

    Police Arrest Newport Man After Social Media Threats, Find Ghost Gun and Body Armor

    Newport City Hall Residential Parking Proposal

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New England Patriots plane used to evacuate Americans from the Middle East during the U.S.-Iran conflict

New England Patriots Plane Helps Rescue Americans From Middle East as Iran Conflict Intensifies

Rhode Island State Police arrested a Newport man after discovering a ghost gun, body armor, and other weapons during a search warrant.

Police Arrest Newport Man After Social Media Threats, Find Ghost Gun and Body Armor

Rhode Island Republican Senator Jessica de la Cruz introduces income tax cut legislation at the State House

Rhode Island Republican Senator Jessica de la Cruz Introduces Bill to Phase In Income Tax Cuts

Jonathan Cooper Newport RI obituary

Obituary: Jonathan Cooper (1967-2026)

27 Marcello Drive contemporary coastal home in Jamestown RI with Newport Bridge and ocean views sold for $3.295 million

Jamestown Home With Newport Bridge Views Sells for $3.295 Million, Highest Sale of 2026

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

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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.

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Ocean and Fifth Cafe exterior in Newport’s Fifth Ward

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

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Modern coastal estate perched above Sakonnet Passage

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

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

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“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

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Snow-covered neighborhood in Newport RI after historic blizzard

Newport Public Schools Closed for Remainder of Week After Historic Blizzard

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

$6.6 Million Waterfront Estate Sale at Aquidneck Club Becomes Second Highest on Record in Portsmouth

Joe Paolino announcing sale of St. Joseph’s Hospital property

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“Jacqueline ‘Jackie’ Feeney Hole of Newport, RI”

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

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

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Dennis M. Lynch Arena after reported gunfire

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President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy on a sailboat in Newport, Rhode Island during their time at Hammersmith Farm.

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

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

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Nate Smith at the Newport Jazz Festival in Newport, Rhode Island.

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Cast of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island from Bravo’s new reality TV series

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Authorities allege stolen identities were used to obtain SNAP benefits in Mass. and R.I.

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Newport Folk Fest 2026 Tickets

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The Washington Bridge over the Providence River as Rhode Island transportation leadership changes amid ongoing reconstruction work.

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Rhode Island House Speaker Joe Shekarchi announcing he will not run for governor

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Drivers are getting hit at the pump again. The na Drivers are getting hit at the pump again. The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline jumped nearly 27 cents in just one week, climbing to $3.25 per gallon, as rising tensions in the Middle East push crude oil prices higher. The spike brings gas prices back to where they were in early April 2025, reversing months of relatively stable fuel costs. According to new data, the national average now stands at $3.251, up sharply from $2.983 last week and $2.891 one month ago. A year ago, the average price was $3.107. The last time drivers saw a similar week-to-week surge was March 2022, when Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sent global energy markets into turmoil. Crude oil prices are now hovering in the mid-$70 per barrel range, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) closing Wednesday at $74.66, up 10 cents during the session. Seasonal factors are also adding pressure at the pump. Gas prices typically rise in the spring as fuel demand increases and refineries switch to more expensive summer-blend gasoline ahead of the busy travel season. Even as prices climb, gasoline demand actually fell last week, dropping from 8.73 million barrels per day to 8.29 million, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Domestic gasoline supplies also declined slightly, falling from 254.8 million barrels to 253.1 million barrels, while refinery production increased to 9.3 million barrels per day. Meanwhile, U.S. crude inventories rose by 3.5 million barrels, bringing total stockpiles to 439.3 million barrels, about 3% below the five-year average for this time of year. Regional prices vary widely across the country. The average price for a gallon of gas in Rhode Island sits at $3.158, slightly below the national average, while Florida drivers are paying about $3.353 per gallon. With geopolitical tensions simmering and the summer travel season approaching, analysts warn drivers may not see relief anytime soon.
Happy Friday, March 6th! Here’s What’s Happening I Happy Friday, March 6th! Here’s What’s Happening In and Around Newport Today! @waterbrothers @newportcannaco @bottegabocconi @newportlobstershack @sardellas_italian @thequenchernewport @ticketsnewport @hookednewport @newportblues @timelessri #NewportBuzz #NewportRI
A Newport man is behind bars after Rhode Island St A Newport man is behind bars after Rhode Island State Police say his alarming social media posts triggered a federal tip and led to the discovery of illegal weapons. Authorities arrested 27-year-old Alexander Bestoso of Newport on Thursday following an investigation sparked by information provided by the U.S. Treasury Department in February. Officials said the agency alerted state police to troubling online activity. Investigators say Bestoso posted anti-government rhetoric, racist content, and threats of violence on his X account, raising concerns among law enforcement. According to Rhode Island State Police, a review of the account uncovered photos and videos showing Bestoso displaying a firearm he allegedly described as a ghost gun—a weapon that lacks a serial number and is often assembled from parts. Police said Bestoso also posted videos claiming it was his right to possess illegal firearms and warned that if federal or local authorities “try to come for me,” he would take action against them. On Thursday, Rhode Island State Police and agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) executed a search warrant at Bestoso’s residence on Morgan Street in Newport, as well as his vehicle. Authorities say they recovered a fully loaded ghost gun, six large-capacity magazines, an AR-style rifle, a pistol, two lower rifle receivers, body armor, and other items. Bestoso was charged with manufacturing, selling, purchasing, or possessing a ghost or 3D-printed firearm, carrying a pistol without a license, and other weapons offenses. He was arraigned Thursday and ordered held at the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI) on $20,000 surety bail. Police say he is scheduled to return to court for re-arraignment Friday. #rhodeisland #newportbuzz
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Police Arrest Newport Man After Social Media Threats, Find Ghost Gun and Body Armor




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