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    The Station Nightclub on fire in 2003

    23 Years Later: Rhode Island Remembers the 100 Lives Lost in The Station Nightclub Fire

    Monumenta artist Richard Fleischner and contemporary artist Uri Aran

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

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

    Joe Paolino Seals St. Joseph’s Hospital Sale — Gifts South Providence Garden in Big-Hearted Move

    Monumenta artist Richard Fleischner and contemporary artist Uri Aran

    Rosecliff to Host March 6 Panel on Landmark 1974 ‘Monumenta’ Exhibition

    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

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    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

    Joe Paolino Seals St. Joseph’s Hospital Sale — Gifts South Providence Garden in Big-Hearted Move

    41 Castle Hill Avenue Newport RI

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

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

    Obituary: Jacqueline Feeney Hole (1944-2026)

    June Irene Winthrop Erickson of Slidell, Louisiana, formerly of Newport, Rhode Island

    Obituary: June Irene Winthrop Erickson (1938-2026)

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    Adriana Trevor Carvalho Obituary

    Obituary: Adriana “Trevor” Carvalho (2007-2026)

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

    Joe Paolino Seals St. Joseph’s Hospital Sale — Gifts South Providence Garden in Big-Hearted Move

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

    Obituary: Jacqueline Feeney Hole (1944-2026)

The Station Nightclub on fire in 2003

23 Years Later: Rhode Island Remembers the 100 Lives Lost in The Station Nightclub Fire

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

Joe Paolino Seals St. Joseph’s Hospital Sale — Gifts South Providence Garden in Big-Hearted Move

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

Obituary: Jacqueline Feeney Hole (1944-2026)

June Irene Winthrop Erickson of Slidell, Louisiana, formerly of Newport, Rhode Island

Obituary: June Irene Winthrop Erickson (1938-2026)

Monumenta artist Richard Fleischner and contemporary artist Uri Aran

Rosecliff to Host March 6 Panel on Landmark 1974 ‘Monumenta’ Exhibition

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

Adriana Trevor Carvalho Obituary

Obituary: Adriana “Trevor” Carvalho (2007-2026)

Lauryn Hill performing live on stage during a concert appearance.

Lauryn Hill to Play Newport Folk Festival 2026

Lieutenant Colonel Michele Bernard Barragan, retired U.S. Army Reserve nurse and Desert Storm veteran.

Obituary: Michele Bernard Barragan (1950-2026)

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

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

Presidents Day in Newport: A City Steeped in Presidential History

Maureen C. (Shea) Greichen of Newport, who passed away February 12, 2026

Obituary: Maureen C. (Shea) Greichen (1931-2026)

Portrait of Finton Wallace II, Newport resident, Navy veteran and former Bank of Newport vice president.

Obituary: Finton Wallace II (1942-2026)

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

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

Nate Smith Named New Artistic Director of Newport Jazz Festival

Richard Sardella, Patrick Fitzgerald and Kevin Fitzgerald at Sardella’s Newport

What She’s Having: Sardella’s, the 45-Seat Bistro That Grew Into a Newport Institution

Sailboats competing in the Ida Lewis Distance Race off Fort Adams in Newport, Rhode Island

Ida Lewis Distance Race Returns to Newport August 12th for 24-Hour Offshore Challenge

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

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

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

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.

Spring Street in Newport RI covered in snow

Newport Parking Ban on Thames and Spring Streets Runs Tuesday Night into Wednesday Morning

Architectural rendering of new student residence halls planned for the University of Rhode Island Kingston Campus housing expansion.

URI to Break Ground on Major Student Housing Expansion at Kingston Campus

“Exterior of Newport Hospital in Rhode Island, home to the Noreen Stonor Drexel Birthing Center.”

Rep. Lauren Carson Introduces Legislation to Protect Newport Hospital Birthing Center, Maternal Care Statewide

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

Parking Bans Announced as Newport County Braces for Heavy Snowfall

Rogers High School Class of 2026 graduation banners displayed along Broadway in Newport, Rhode Island

Fundraiser Seeks $7,500 to Honor Rogers High School Class of 2026 With Broadway Banners

Newport City Hall as City Council considers a buyer-paid 5% real estate transfer tax

Here We Go Again: Newport’s City Manager Takes Aim at Homebuyers With a New 5% Tax

President Donald Trump signs executive order targeting Wall Street investment in single-family homes

Trump Signs Executive Order to Stop Wall Street from Buying Single-Family Homes

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley signs executive order restricting ICE use of city property without a judicial warrant at City Hall.

Providence Mayor Smiley Designates City Property Off-Limits for ICE Enforcement

State Rep. Joseph Solomon announces his candidacy for Rhode Island attorney general in 2026.

State Rep. Joseph Solomon Announces Run for Rhode Island Attorney General

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Twenty-three years later, the Station nightclub fi Twenty-three years later, the Station nightclub fire remains one of the deadliest tragedies in Rhode Island history — and one the community will never forget. On Feb. 20, 2003, what began as a night of rock music inside The Station nightclub in West Warwick turned into a nightmare. When the band Great White took the stage, pyrotechnics set off by tour manager Daniel Biechele ignited flammable soundproofing foam lining the walls. Within seconds, flames raced across the ceiling. Thick, toxic smoke swallowed the room. One hundred people lost their lives. Two hundred thirty others were injured. Families were shattered. A community was forever changed. Many who tried to escape found exits blocked or jammed as panic set in. Survivors have since spoken of unimaginable heat, darkness and chaos. In the aftermath, criminal charges followed. Biechele pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter. Club owners Jeffrey and Michael Derderian took no-contest pleas. Biechele and Michael Derderian served prison time. But accountability could not undo the loss. The tragedy forced sweeping changes nationwide. Fire codes were strengthened. Sprinkler systems became mandatory in many venues. Pyrotechnics in small clubs were effectively banned. The lessons were written in law — and in grief. Today, the Station Fire Memorial Park stands where the nightclub once did. Etched in stone are the names of the 100 victims. The quiet pathways and memorial benches offer a place for reflection, for remembrance, for love. For Rhode Island, this is not just a date on a calendar. It is a reminder of lives cut short, of parents and children, friends and neighbors who never came home. It is a call to honor them — not only in memory, but in vigilance. Twenty-three years later, the music has long faded. The memories have not. #rhodeisland #newportbuzz
The sale of a waterfront estate inside the Aquidne The sale of a waterfront estate inside the Aquidneck Club has become the second highest residential transaction ever recorded in Portsmouth, underscoring the continued strength of the luxury market on Aquidneck Island. The property at 272 Carnegie Harbor Drive sold for $6.6 million. The sellers were represented by Alexandra Thursby of @mottandchace; the buyer was represented by Jim DeRentis of @residentialpropertiesltd. According to data from the Multiple Listing Service, the transaction ranks as the second highest sale on record in Portsmouth and the most expensive since 2023. The 10,000-square-foot residence sits within the gated coastal enclave and looks west over the water, with two-story floor-to-ceiling windows designed to capture sunset views. The five-bedroom, 10-bathroom home is arranged around an open-concept floor plan anchored by a chef’s kitchen intended for large-scale entertaining. A private primary suite includes a waterfront balcony, a spa-inspired bath and expansive walk-in closets. Each guest bedroom has its own en-suite bath. Outdoors, an infinity pool and multiple terraces extend toward the shoreline, framed by landscaped gardens. Residents of the Aquidneck Club also have access to golf, marina, equestrian and tennis amenities. “This sale highlights the resilience and continued strength of the Portsmouth and greater Aquidneck Island market,” Ms. Thursby said. “The Aquidneck Club continues to drive strong demand in this highly sought-after community. It was truly an honor to assist my clients in finding the ideal buyer for their cherished home.” Luxury transactions on the island have remained comparatively resilient, even as broader housing markets have moderated, driven in part by limited waterfront inventory and sustained interest in coastal properties offering privacy and amenities. #realestate #portsmouthri #newportbuzz
Paolino Properties has finalized the sale of the f Paolino Properties has finalized the sale of the former St. Joseph’s Hospital campus on Providence’s South Side, advancing long-awaited redevelopment plans — while Joseph R. Paolino Jr. is making a major philanthropic gesture to permanently protect a cherished community garden. The roughly 250,000-square-foot hospital complex at 21 Peace St., along with six adjacent parcels, has been sold to Providence-based Knight & Swan LLC, led by developer Federico Manaigo. At the same time, Paolino, CEO and managing partner of Paolino Properties and a former Providence mayor, will donate Peace & Plenty Gardens to the Southside Community Land Trust. Founded in 1892, St. Joseph’s Hospital served the South Side for more than a century. Since acquiring the long-vacant property in 2017, Paolino said his team explored multiple adaptive reuse concepts to find a solution that would both respect the site’s history and meet modern needs. “St. Joseph’s has a long and important history in Providence,” Paolino said, adding that the goal has always been to see it revitalized in a way that strengthens the neighborhood and the city. Knight & Swan is known for award-winning historic rehabilitation projects, including the Stedman & Fuller Manufacturing Company Complex in the West End. The firm plans to transform the former hospital into new housing while preserving its architectural character. Equally notable is Paolino’s donation of Peace & Plenty Gardens, one of South Providence’s longest-standing community gardens. Established more than 30 years ago, the garden supports food production, education and partnerships that promote neighborhood health and connection. Paolino said he made a commitment that the garden would be permanently preserved — and chose to transfer it to the Southside Community Land Trust to guarantee its future. For Paolino, the transaction reflects both investment and stewardship — pairing private redevelopment with a lasting gift to the community. “We remain deeply committed to investments that strengthen our neighborhoods while honoring their history,” he said. 📸 @captured.by.marc #paolinoproperties #providenceri #newportbuzz
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