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    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

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

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    Jerry Kirby honored at the MLK Community Center annual meeting in Newport, Rhode Island

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    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

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

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

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    Portrait of Janet M. Watkinson, longtime Newport nurse, educator and Trinity Church volunteer

    Obituary: Janet M. Watkinson (1946-2026)

    Nathaniel David Anderson of Newport, Rhode Island, remembered for his humor, love of family, cooking, and beach adventures.

    Obituary: Nathaniel David Anderson (1957-2026)

    Eugene R. Bob Pattison Jr.

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    Band performing during Newport Folk Festival at Fort Adams during a summer performance

    Newport Folk Festival 2026 Tickets Go on Sale Feb. 4 — Expect Them to Sell Out In Seconds

    Eugene R. Bob Pattison Jr.

    Obituary: Eugene R. “Bob” Pattison Jr. (1976-2026)

    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

Hayley Williams & Friends to Perform at Newport Folk Festival 2026

Paramore’s Hayley Williams & Friends to Perform at 2026 Newport Folk Festival

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

Portrait of Janet M. Watkinson, longtime Newport nurse, educator and Trinity Church volunteer

Obituary: Janet M. Watkinson (1946-2026)

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

Nathaniel David Anderson of Newport, Rhode Island, remembered for his humor, love of family, cooking, and beach adventures.

Obituary: Nathaniel David Anderson (1957-2026)

Eugene R. Bob Pattison Jr.

Obituary: Eugene R. “Bob” Pattison Jr. (1976-2026)

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

R.I. House Speaker Shekarchi Opts Out of Governor’s Race

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

Elizabeth “Betty” Whisler of Newport, Rhode Island, smiling, longtime teacher, Navy wife, artist and golfer

Obituary: Elizabeth L. “Betty” Whisler (1945-2026)

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

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

Fishing Vessel Lily Jean missing (1)

Coast Guard Suspends Search for Lily Jean Crew Off Glocester; Seven Identified

Roxann Press volunteering at the Potter League in Middletown RI

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

Michael “Coach” Stinton, longtime Portsmouth High School soccer coach and Rhode Island educator

Obituary: Michael Francis Stinton (1950-2026)

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

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.

Michael Mulhollen of Newport, Rhode Island, remembered by family and friends for his compassion, warmth, and love of the outdoors.

Obituary: Michael Mulhollen (1984-2026)

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

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye in snow game vs Broncos during 10–7 AFC Championship victory.

Patriots Beat Broncos 10–7 in Snowy AFC Championship, Advance to Super Bowl LX

Rhode Island State House exterior on a clear day

Rhode Island Lawmakers Advance Bills on Campus Safety, Maternal Health, and Taxes

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

Parking Bans Announced as Newport County Braces for Heavy Snowfall

Band performing during Newport Folk Festival at Fort Adams during a summer performance

Newport Folk Festival 2026 Tickets Go on Sale Feb. 4 — Expect Them to Sell Out In Seconds

Exterior of just listed coastal home at 8 Lookout Lane in Portsmouth RI

Open House: Modern Coastal Home Hits the Market in Portsmouth’s Aquidneck Village

Providence City Hall as City Council considers rent control proposal

Providence City Council’s Rent-Control Plan Sparks Backlash as Mayor Smiley Signals Veto

Girl Scout Troop 602 members receive firearm safety instruction at Newport Rifle Club in Middletown Rhode Island

Newport Rifle Club Hosts Firearm Safety Class for Local Girl Scouts

Stephen Robertson of Woonsocket, Rhode Island obituary photo

Obituary: Stephen Robertson (1947-2025)

Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance announce they are expecting their fourth child, a baby boy, due in July.

Vice President JD Vance and Usha Vance Announce They’re Expecting a Baby Boy

511 Ocean Avenue Newport RI

Ocean Drive Estate Offers Ultimate Newport Summer Rental for $200,000 a Month

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

Margaret “Twinkie” Sullivan of Newport, Rhode Island, longtime community volunteer and animal advocate

Obituary: Margaret “Twinkie” Sullivan (1942-2026)

President Donald Trump exits Marine One on the South Lawn as his administration targets sanctuary states.

Trump Threatens to Cut Federal Funding to Sanctuary States, Including Rhode Island

From left to right: Chief Thomas F. Oates III, Vanessa Javery, Lieutenant David Galligan, Chief Mark Vieria, and David DeCesare

Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association Names 2025 Scholarship Recipients

Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee delivers State of the State address focused on affordability

McKee Unveils ‘Affordability for All’ Agenda in State of the State Address

City of Newport Sticker Parking

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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

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

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

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There was cause for hope and celebration at the ML There was cause for hope and celebration at the MLK Center’s annual meeting on Jan 19. Executive Director Heather Strout shared how the organization has strengthened its capacity to serve more people than ever before — 8,706 over the past year. For 104 years, the MLK Center has served as a beacon of hope and now offers 25 programs. Several new initiatives are launching this year, including Saturday breakfast service, a North End food pantry, and the Rinse and Renew Shower Program, which was successfully piloted last year. Staff at the center also partner with more than 100 community organizations, working collaboratively to help individuals and families move toward self-reliance. Also on the rise are the scholarships the center provides to working families in need of childcare, holiday gifts, food, and more. Last year, the nonprofit awarded $273k in need-based scholarships. Board Treasurer Theresa Wosencroft noted that the allocation in the 2026 budget will increase to $370k. The evening focused on celebrating the exceptional commitment of those who support the organization. Strout described Content of Character Award recipient Ginny Gilman as a dependable and deeply thoughtful volunteer across several programs. The Washington Square branch of Citizens Bank received the Community Partner Award for allowing the Center to operate its parking lot — creating jobs and wages for people in need, as well as revenue for programs that provide hunger relief and educational opportunities for children — for nearly 20 years. “This bank helps its customers and its community reach their potential,” Strout said. The Keeper of the Dream Award was presented to Jerry Kirby, whom Strout praised for his unwavering generosity and compassion. “Jerry has a huge heart for the MLK Center,” she said, noting that the owner of a premier high-end construction company has long understood that there is another Newport. “He has supported our events and holiday programs for more than a dozen years. Even during a time of terrible personal loss, he still reached out.” Strout added that she could not imagine the MLK Center — or the broader community — without him. #buzzingaroundnewport
Snow-weary residents in Newport are about to play Snow-weary residents in Newport are about to play musical cars again. City officials have announced a neighborhood parking ban for Thursday, Feb. 5, targeting parts of the Off-Broadway neighborhood as crews continue digging out from the storm 11 days ago. From 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., drivers on the following streets must move vehicles off the road or risk being towed: Barney Street, Barney Court, Sherman Street, Bull Street, Mann Avenue (Broadway to Kay), Ayrault Street (Broadway to Kay), Everett Street (Broadway to Kay), Calvert Street, Cranston Avenue, Tyler Street, Ashurst Place, Bush Street, Kilburn Court, Central Street, Mount Vernon Street, Marin Street, and Whitfield Place. “No Parking” signs are already posted, and officials say cars left behind will be towed as plows work to clear narrowed roadways clogged by snowbanks. The crackdown doesn’t stop there. On Friday, Feb. 6, the focus shifts to the Fifth Ward, where a parking ban will be in effect on Carroll Avenue from Morton Avenue to Old Fort/Harrison Avenue, again from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Streets in work zones will be temporarily closed while crews operate. City leaders are urging residents to use free parking in public lots and available metered and unmetered spaces, including downtown and along Broadway. Bottom line: If your car is still on the street when the plows roll through, don’t expect it to be there when you get back. Residents say the real disaster isn’t the snow — it’s the city manager. In a city that deals with winter every year, the repeated confusion, last-minute bans, and half-cleared streets have critics asking a blunt question: What exactly is the city manager managing? Instead of more six figure hires, perhaps we should be investing in more boots on the ground. #newportri #newportbuzz
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Exterior of The Mews Tavern restaurant in Wakefield, Rhode Island, a popular South County dining and gathering spot.

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




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