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Newport Schools need your help: Grab a shovel this weekend to get kids back to school Monday

After a full week of closures, Newport Public Schools is asking families, students, and neighbors to grab a shovel this weekend and help clear the way for schools to reopen Monday. Superintendent ...
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On the Market: After the blizzard, here’s a look at this weekend’s Open Houses in Newport County (Feb. 28 -March 1)

We are coming off a blizzard that will be remembered for years to come. Historic snowfall, 4 to 5 foot drifts in some neighborhoods, and a city working around the clock to move and shake the snow from ...
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Blizzard recovery Day 4: Over 85% of Newport roads reopened; ‘Rapid Snow Removal’ crews target Broadway, Kay Street Friday; City Hall reopens Monday

More than 85 percent of Newport’s roadways have been reopened, the city announced Friday, with that number expected to climb above 90 percent by early Friday morning. Rapid Snow Removal crews are now ...
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Hot Tuna, Yasmin Williams & William Tyler among latest Newport Folk Festival additions

Hot Tuna, the legendary blues duo born out of Jefferson Airplane, will make its first-ever appearance at the Newport Folk Festival this summer, organizers announced this week. Guitarist Jorma Kaukonen ...
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Rose Island Lighthouse trust names new executive director as organization enters 40th year

The Rose Island Lighthouse and Fort Hamilton Trust has named Amanda Kay Ritchie as its new executive director, the Newport-based nonprofit announced Friday. The board’s selection was unanimous, ...
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Mitchell’s 23 lead St. Bonaventure over Rhode Island 94-76

Frank Mitchell had 23 points in St. Bonaventure’s 94-76 victory against Rhode Island on Thursday. Mitchell added 10 rebounds for the Bonnies (15-13, 4-11 Atlantic 10 Conference). Cayden Charles added ...
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Viktor Arvidsson scores twice in the Bruins’ 4-2 win over the Blue Jackets

Viktor Arvidsson scored twice, Joonas Korpisalo made 36 saves and the Boston Bruins beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-2 on Thursday night in the first game for both teams after the three-week break for ...
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Odunowo’s 15 lead UMBC over Bryant 70-58

Josh Odunowo scored 15 points as UMBC beat Bryant 70-58 on Thursday for their seventh-straight win. Odunowo added six rebounds for the Retrievers (19-8, 12-2 America East Conference). Anthony ...
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Newport Mental Health names Dr. Joshua C. Brown as new medical director

Newport Mental Health has appointed Joshua C. Brown, M.D., Ph.D., as its new medical director, the organization announced Thursday. Brown, a dual-trained psychiatrist and neurologist, will lead a team ...
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Blizzard recovery Day 3: Middletown clears all local roads; state heavy equipment deployed in Newport; schools closed through Friday

Recovery from the Blizzard of 2026 enters its third full day Thursday with Newport Public Schools and City Hall closed for ...
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Jokic has 30 points and 12 rebounds in the Nuggets’ 103-84 win over the Celtics

Nikola Jokic had 30 points and 12 rebounds on a rough shooting night to help the Denver Nuggets beat the Boston Celtics ...
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Newport String Project to present free concert at Ochre Court

The Newport String Project will present a free community concert at Ochre Court at Salve Regina University on Sunday, March ...