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Bryan Hodgson introduced as Providence College men’s basketball head coach in 2026

Providence College Hires Bryan Hodgson as Men’s Basketball Coach

Portrait of Kathleen Mary Mosher, a Newport native remembered for her love of family and faith.

Obituary: Kathleen Mary Mosher (1962-2026)

Monica Rita Marcucci of Middletown Rhode Island who passed away at age 102 surrounded by family

Obituary: Monica Rita Marcucci (1923-2026)

The Breakers Newport RI

Preservation Society Launches Initiative to Review and Refine Collection

30 Walcott Avenue luxury coastal home in Jamestown RI with views of Narragansett Bay and the Newport Bridge

A Newly Built Coastal Retreat with Newport Bridge Views — 30 Walcott Avenue Offered for $6,000,000

Mia Hamm and Kristine Lilly youth soccer clinic Middletown Rhode Island St Georges School

Soccer Legends Mia Hamm, Kristine Lilly to Lead Allergy-Friendly Clinic for Kids in Middletown

Portrait of Charles J. Laranjo, a lifelong Newport resident, educator, civic leader, and community volunteer who died in March 2026.

Obituary: Charles J. Laranjo (1934-2026)

School zone speed limit sign in Middletown, Rhode Island where automated cameras issued thousands of speeding citations

Middletown Speed Cameras Issue More Than 6,500 School-Zone Citations in Just Over Two Months

Rhode Island State House exterior on a clear day

Rhode Island Lawmakers Advance Key Bills, Honor Ruggerio at State House

Portrait of Donna Mary Richard, a Newport, Rhode Island native who passed away at age 78

Obituary: Donna Mary Richard (1947-2026)

Portrait of Dr. Anthony J. Regine, longtime Rhode Island dentist and community leader who passed away at age 92

Obituary: Dr. Anthony J. Regine (1933-2026)

Middletown’s Top Sale of 2026: Kay Blvd Home Sells for $3.6M

Police across Aquidneck Island teaming up for a high-visibility DUI enforcement campaign during Newport’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday.

DUI Crackdown Planned for Newport St. Patrick’s Day Parade Weekend

Newport Mayor Charlie Holder endorses former Newport Mayor Xay Khamsyvoravong for lieutenant governor.

Newport Mayor Charlie Holder Backs Former Mayor Xay Khamsyvoravong for Lieutenant Governor

Portrait of Maximilian Ringseisen of Newport, Rhode Island

Obituary: Maximilian Ringseisen (1981-2026)

Jill Bansal, Lisa Sicilian, Meredith Travers, Karen O’Brien, and Chris Coen

Buzzing Around Newport: Six Weaves In, Newport Tartan’s Groove Is Just Unfolding

Elizabeth Ann Nass of Portsmouth and Newport, Rhode Island, who passed away at age 72.

Obituary: Elizabeth Ann Nass (1953-2026)

Parade Grand Marshals Mike and Tish (Curtis) Behan Celebrated at Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast

Buzzing Around Newport: “Behan I Am” — Parade Grand Marshals Celebrated at Green Eggs and Ham Fundraiser 🍀

Newport City Hall where officials issued a warning about a scam involving fake Planning Commission invoices.

Newport Warns of Sophisticated Scam Targeting Permit Applicants

Newport’s Property Tax Loophole: Some Landlords Pay $0 in Property Tax While Neighbors Pay Thousands

Jeremy Alan “Jed” Plotkin of Cary, North Carolina, formerly of Newport, Rhode Island.

Obituary: Jeremy Alan “Jed” Plotkin (1975-2026)

Newport City Hall where officials canceled a meeting after a City Charter violation was discovered in the proposed residential parking permit ordinance.

City Pulls Emergency Meeting After Newport Buzz Flags Charter Violation in Parking Plan

Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr. endorses former Newport Mayor Xay Khamsyvoravong for Rhode Island lieutenant governor during a visit to A&H Manufacturing.

‘A New Generation’: Johnston Mayor Polisena Backs Former Mayor Xay Khamsyvoravong for Lieutenant Governor

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

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

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’

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

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

Move It or Lose It: Newport Orders Mandatory Parking Ban Ahead of Blizzard

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

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

Lauryn Hill performing live on stage during a concert appearance.

Lauryn Hill to Play Newport Folk Festival 2026

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

Rhode Island State House exterior on a clear day

Hospital Funding, Deed Theft Crackdown Lead Busy Week at State House