Newport Buzz

07/22/2025

We’re thrilled to share that Bailey has found her forever home—and it’s truly a story of fate.

She’s now with a Navy veteran and his wife, who were heartbroken after losing their beloved lab just three months ago. From the moment Bailey arrived, it was instant love on both sides. They’ve had five dogs before, and it’s clear Bailey will be cherished, pampered, and deeply loved.

This incredible match came together thanks to you. Within 24 hours of posting, the former owner, who has to leave the country with the United Nations, received 38 calls and emails from Newport Buzz readers offering help. In the end, it was the couple’s daughter who saw the post, called immediately, and got her parents on board. The connection was undeniable.

As Bailey rested calmly beside the new owner, licking his hand, he quietly said, “It’s my birthday today… this is the best gift I’ve ever received.”

Thank you all for your kindness, support, and swift action. Bailey’s story now has the happy ending she deserves.

07/22/2025

State Rep. Lauren H. Carson is leading the push to stop Brown University Health from closing the Noreen Stonor Drexel Birthing Center at Newport Hospital.

Rep. Lauren Carson leads the fight to keep Newport’s birthing center open as Brown Health considers potential closure

07/22/2025

Rising above the Farm Coast on a commanding hilltop, 155D West Main Road is a bold vision of modern coastal living — where sculptural architecture meets natural elegance in a home designed to both frame and elevate its spectacular setting.

Offered by Cherry Arnold and Holly Prentice of Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty for $4,450,000.

Stunning 6,049-sq-ft modern coastal estate with panoramic views of the Sakonnet Passage lists in Little Compton for $4.45M.

07/22/2025

Ozzy Osbourne, the godfather of heavy metal and one of rock’s most enduring figures, has died at age 76, his family confirmed Tuesday.

The singer passed away “surrounded by love,” according to a statement shared with The Sun. “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.”

His death comes just two weeks after an emotional farewell concert at Villa Park in Birmingham, England—his hometown—where he performed seated on a throne alongside Metallica and Guns N’ Roses. “Thank you from the bottom of my heart,” Osbourne told fans during the set, widely considered his final bow.

Born John Michael Osbourne on Dec. 3, 1948, in Birmingham, he earned the nickname “Ozzy” in primary school. He skyrocketed to fame in the 1970s as the lead singer of Black Sabbath, helping pioneer a new era of heavy music with anthems like “Paranoid,” “War Pigs,” and “Iron Man.”

Osbourne launched a successful solo career in the 1980s and became a pop culture phenomenon in the 2000s thanks to MTV’s The Osbournes, which offered a chaotic, endearing look at his family life.

His health had declined in recent years following a 2019 fall and a 2020 diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease.

A two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and five-time Grammy winner, Osbourne leaves behind a legacy that spans generations of fans and musicians.

He is survived by his wife Sharon and five children: Jack, Kelly, Aimee, Louis, and Jessica.

07/22/2025

Rest in peace, Mary.

Mary Susan Carter Knecht was born in 1952 in Newport, RI to Esther and Edward Carter. She leaves behind daughter Katherine, husband Stephen

07/21/2025

Another dead dolphin has washed up along Newport’s picturesque Ocean Drive—this time in full view of the offshore wind turbines critics are calling an ecological disaster in the making.

A dead dolphin washed up on Newport’s Ocean Drive, raising fresh concerns about offshore wind farms amid a spike in marine mammal deaths.

07/21/2025

Perched above the shoreline on 2.5 acres of pristine coastal land, 120 Battery Lane is a masterclass in modern elegance and serene seclusion. Set in Jamestown’s exclusive Beavertail neighborhood, this newly renovated estate captures sweeping, unobstructed views of Narragansett Bay—from the Jamestown Bridge to Block Island.

Offered by Linda Mello of Residential Properties Ltd. for $6,450,000.

Modern luxury meets serene coastal living at this $6.45M Jamestown estate with infinity pool, 2.5 acres, and private shoreline access.

07/21/2025

Smile, you’re on camera — and now your lead foot could cost you.

Starting July 24, 2025, the Newport Police Department is flipping the switch on a new traffic camera enforcement program at the intersection of Hillside Avenue and Admiral Kalbfus Road. The high-tech crackdown will target both speed demons and red-light runners.

Newport PD is rolling out traffic cameras at Hillside & Admiral Kalbfus to catch speeders and red-light runners. Fines start July 24, 2025.

07/21/2025

A garbage truck had a hydraulic spill Monday afternoon near the intersection of Newport Avenue and Aquidneck Avenue in Middletown.

Police and fire crews responded to the scene and cleanup is underway. Traffic in the area was heavy but moving.

Drivers are advised to exercise caution while traveling through the intersection.

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07/21/2025

For the third time in four years, Steve Liebel’s New Wave team stood atop the podium at the IC37 National Championship, sailed this past weekend out of the New York Yacht Club Harbour Court in Newport, R.I. This year’s edition marked a high point for the one-design keelboat fleet, with a record 26 teams competing in the largest IC37 Nationals to date.

Steve Liebel’s New Wave wins the 2025 IC37 National Championship in Newport, leading a record 26-boat fleet at NYYC’s Harbour Court.