What's Up Portsmouth

04/12/2025

“In his disturbing novel 1984, George Orwell famously took readers into a blood-chilling, futuristic nation where the totalitarian government of Big Brother controlled every life, policing not just people’s actions, but even their thoughts.”

In his disturbing novel 1984, George Orwell famously took readers into a blood-chilling, futuristic nation where the totalitarian government of Big Brother controlled every life, policing not just people’s actions, but even their thoughts. It was a government that demanded absolute fealty, where...

04/11/2025

Senior Agenda Coalition of Rhode Island amplifies voices to create real change with dignity and transparency.

At a time when many feel their voices aren’t heard, the Senior Agenda Coalition of Rhode Island (SACRI) provides a “collective of wisdom, experience, and outrageous transparency,”  said Carol Anne Costa, Executive Director of SACRI. “Our board is robust, full-throated, and we speak our mind...

04/11/2025

Women-led Businesses Thriving in Rhode Island's Sustainable Economy

04/11/2025

Celebrate 50 years of "Jaws" at JPT with special screenings, live music, and more this Memorial Day.

The Jane Pickens Theater and Event Center (The JPT) is gearing up for a big Memorial Day weekend celebration. They’re marking the 50th anniversary of Steven Spielberg’s classic “Jaws” with three special screenings, sponsored by What’s Up Newp. Movie fans can catch the film on May 23 at 7:3...

04/11/2025

Rhode Island man, 56, arrested for indecent solicitation of 14-year-old.

Portsmouth Police have arrested a 56-year-old Rhode Island man on charges of indecent solicitation of a minor. Michael Collins of Harrisville was taken into custody at his home on April 7 around 6:33 a.m., according to a statement on the Portsmouth Police Department’s page. The arrest com...

04/11/2025

Gov. Dan McKee has decided not to pardon a Portsmouth man who was tried, convicted and hanged for the murder of his mother centuries ago.

04/05/2025

Fire crews fought a fire at a crematorium on the property of a Portsmouth funeral home Friday afternoon.

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04/02/2025

Portsmouth triumphs in close Unified Basketball contest against Rogers

In a nail-biting game at Portsmouth High School on Tuesday, the home team’s Unified Basketball squad just edged out Rogers with a final score of 44-38. The game kept fans on the edge of their seats as both teams traded baskets throughout, creating an electric atmosphere in the gym. Even with the f...

03/31/2025

Things to do this week in Newport County: March 31 – April 6

Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport County, Rhode Island, this week, Monday, March 31 through Sunday, April 6. Check back often as we update this story throughout the week as more things pop up! Are you organizing an event? Submit events to our community calendar....

03/31/2025

Rep. Edwards bill would make DEM responsible for coastal resources management

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management would become responsible for coastal resources management under legislation introduced by Rep. John G. Edwards (D-Dist. 70, Tiverton). The bill (2025-H 5453) would replace the Coastal Resources Management Council with the Division of Coastal Re...

03/31/2025

What Sold: A look at 13 homes that sold last week in Newport County (March 24-28)

Between March 24 and March 28, just 13 residential properties sold across Newport County, including homes in Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, and Tiverton. These sales ranged from a $2.3 million home on Peckham Avenue in Middletown to a $390,000 condo in Newport. Statewide, there were only 134 total...

03/31/2025

Senators Reed and Whitehouse, Rep. Amo to address constituents on April 21 in Portsmouth

The League of Women Voters Newport County is hosting a town hall meeting with most of Rhode Island’s congressional delegation on April 21, 2025, at Portsmouth Middle School. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse and Jack Reed, along with Representative Gabe Amo, will take part in the event starting at 5:30 ...

03/31/2025

Tyler Bernadyn: How rising insurance premiums are impacting real estate in Rhode Island

It’s no secret that life by the water comes with a price—but lately, that price has been rising in ways that are changing the game for coastal real estate. In Newport County and across Aquidneck Island, homeowners and prospective buyers are facing an increasingly costly reality: insurance premiu...

03/30/2025

Obituary: Jhodi Ross Redlich

Jhodi Ross Redlich, 65, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025, surrounded by loving family at her home in Portsmouth, RI. Born on November 5, 1959, in Pensacola, Florida, she was the daughter of Anita (Friedman) Redlich and the late Leonard Redlich. At age 13 her family moved to Newport, RI., whe...

03/29/2025

Gerry Goldstein: In the wild, beauty’s more than skin deep

As a wildlife specimen, the gila monster is as off-putting as they come. This lizard’s head seems too big for its body, its legs are short, it’s slow and sluggish, and its venom is fatally toxic. It’s hardly a poster child for National Wildlife Week, coming up April 5-9. But wait – millions ...

03/29/2025

What’sUpNewp’s top stories of the week in Newport

It’s been a busy week of news in and around Newport. Catch up on all of the most-read What’sUpNewp stories of the week below.

03/29/2025

Obituary: Patrick Lennahan

Patrick John Lennahan, 74, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died on March 18, 2025. He was the husband of Rebecca (Ayer) Lennahan. Born in Japan on May 27, 1950, at the Itazuke Air base in Fukuoka, Japan. He was the son of Robert and Patricia (Manson) Lennahan. Pat was an exceptional Career Counselor. H...

03/28/2025

On the Market: A look at 25 homes hosting Open Houses this weekend in Newport County (March 29 – 30)

The current real estate market in Newport County, and Rhode Island in general, is in a bit of a bind. With limited inventory and steady demand, home prices are staying high—and they’re likely to continue rising unless more homes are added to the market. Coastal communities like Newport, Middleto...