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    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

    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

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    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

    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

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    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

    Modern coastal estate perched above Sakonnet Passage

    Architectural Masterpiece with Panoramic Coastal Views Lists for $4.45M in Little Compton

    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.

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    Jonathan Cooper Newport RI obituary

    Obituary: Jonathan Cooper (1967-2026)

    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)

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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

    Susan Mary Hopf Newport Rhode Island

    Obituary: Susan Mary Hopf (1964-2026)

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

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

“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

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)

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)

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

Blurred still image from October 17 locker room incident at Rogers High School in Newport, Rhode Island

Principal Placed on Leave After Locker Room Assault at Rogers High; Investigation Finds Systemic Failures

“Snow-covered street in Newport during mandatory parking ban”

City of Newport Issues Mandatory Parking Ban From 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday

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

Bravo Sets Premiere Date for “Real Housewives of Rhode Island”

Firefighters respond to overnight fire at Castle Hill Inn in Newport

Two-Alarm Fire Damages Newport’s Castle Hill Inn; Guests Evacuated, No Injuries Reported

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

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STATE HOUSE — Rhode Islanders could see smaller bi STATE HOUSE — Rhode Islanders could see smaller bites taken out of their paychecks under a new tax-cut proposal unveiled at the State House. Senate Minority Leader Jessica de la Cruz (R-Dist. 23) has introduced legislation that would gradually slash the state’s personal income tax rates over the next five years, beginning Jan. 1, 2027. The bill, S-2672, calls for a 2% reduction in personal income tax rates each year for five years, delivering what supporters describe as an across-the-board tax cut for residents statewide. Backed by the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce, the measure has already attracted bipartisan support on Smith Hill. Supporters argue the plan would ease the financial pressure many Rhode Islanders are feeling as living costs continue to climb. “This proposal delivers across-the-board tax relief to all Rhode Islanders and represents a true affordability agenda,” said Laurie White, president of the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce. White said the phased approach is designed to keep the cuts within the state’s fiscal comfort zone while allowing lawmakers to review the economic impact along the way. The legislation includes a built-in review process that would allow the General Assembly to monitor state revenues, taxpayer behavior and broader economic trends as the reductions roll out. Business leaders say the move could also make Rhode Island more competitive with neighboring states when it comes to attracting investment. “In a small state like Rhode Island, even modest changes in tax policy can influence where businesses choose to grow,” White said. “When businesses grow, they hire.” De la Cruz and supporters argue the proposal would not only help families keep more of their income but could also spur economic growth by encouraging spending and business expansion across the Ocean State. If approved, the first tax reduction would take effect January 1, 2027, with additional cuts phased in annually through 2031. #rhodeisland #newportbuzz
Happy Thursday, March 5th! Here’s What’s Happening Happy Thursday, March 5th! Here’s What’s Happening In and Around Newport Today. @newport.mansions @bottegabocconi @deborahwinthroplingerie @diegosnewport @ticketsnewport @wharfsouthernkitchen @hookednewport @tavernonbroadway @thequenchernewport #NewportRI #NewportBuzz
These obstinate piles of sooty, crunchy snow still These obstinate piles of sooty, crunchy snow still hanging around put me in a self-imposed state of hibernation. Stops at my usual haunts left me non-plussed, but a recent dinner at a beloved Newport landmark I haven’t visited in way too long was a game changer. With fires crackling, @sardellas_italian was the warm, comfort food hug I needed to bust me out of the cold, gloomy Feb. doldrums. At Happy Hour as bartender John presented a menu of food and beverage deals and Etta James crooned “I’ll be seeing You” over the sound system, we chatted with fellow patrons and enjoyed a stick-to-your-ribs meal we won’t soon forget. At around 7 p.m. a live jazz trio set up in the front dining room to further elevate the mood. We snagged bar seats and ordered a brick oven, Loretta Neapolitan pizza off the happy hour list to snack on with a Sardella’s Pinot Grigio and an ice-cold Peroni. The crispy, chewy Brooklyn-style crust was topped with a layer of tangy sauce and uniformly melted cheese. I had to hold back from finishing it, knowing there were chops and pasta to come. Sardella’s is famed for Parmesan, Picata and Marsala, lasagna and sides of meatballs. But don’t sleep on Barolo braised beef short ribs or brick oven stuffed Branzino. We went with a thick-cut, bone-in Pork Chop Andriana, draped in a sweet-savory shallot and port wine sauce with crumbled gorgonzola served with a mound of chunky mashies, pronounced by my chop expert as one of the best he’s ever had. For pasta: An enormous portion of Ravioli Panna Prosciutto, filled with a fluffy, creamy ricotta, bathed in a pecorino cream sauce, flecked with bits of prosciutto. Leftovers happened. For a nightcap, I watched John make the espresso fresh at the sparkling machine that crowns the bar, producing a frothy, smooth perfectly balanced espresso martini. On a random Wednesday, a night at Sardella’s was the winter remedy I didn’t know I needed. We practically had had to drag ourselves out of the place. Promise yourself after this next blizzard to go.
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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

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

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

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




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