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12/18/2025

“America’s Tall Ship” is heading back to the City by the Sea in 2026.

The Coast Guard’s iconic tall ship USCGC Eagle will visit Newport, RI from July 31–August 3, 2026 as part of its national sail training tour for America’s 250th anniversary.

12/18/2025

🎄✨ Middletown is spreading holiday cheer with local creativity!
Four artists — including two Gaudet Middle School students — were selected as winners of the town’s Holiday Card Art Contest, with their designs featured on Middletown’s official holiday cards.

Congratulations to all! 🎨

Middletown names four winners of its 2025 Holiday Card Art Contest, featuring student and adult artists from across the community.

12/17/2025

Providence police have released a map identifying streets connected to a person of interest in the Brown University shooting and are asking the public to review and submit video footage.

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12/17/2025

Rest in peace, Joe.

Joseph “Joe” T. O’Connor, a Newport native and highly decorated U.S. Air Force veteran of Korea and Vietnam, passed away at age 96.

12/17/2025

ENHANCED PHOTO: Providence Police are asking the public to help ID and track down the person seen in this newly enhanced image — someone investigators say was near the person of interest around the time of the Brown University mass shooting.

This individual may have critical information. Anyone who recognizes the person or knows their whereabouts is urged to call the tip line at 401-272-3121 immediately.

12/17/2025

Investigators are asking for the public’s help in identifying and speaking with an individual shown in newly released photos who was in close proximity to a person of interest in the Brown University mass shooting.

Authorities say the individual may have information that could assist the ongoing investigation. Anyone who recognizes the person or has relevant information is urged to contact the tip line at 401-272-3121.

Investigators are asking for the public’s help identifying a second individual seen near a person of interest in the Brown University mass shooting.

12/17/2025

We’ve rounded up what we think is the ultimate list of the greatest Christmas songs of all time.

But what do we know? Let us know which favorites you think deserve a spot.

From timeless classics to modern holiday hits, we’ve compiled the ultimate list of the greatest Christmas songs of all time. See which favorites made the cut—and tell us what we missed.

12/17/2025

Rest in peace, Mike.

Michael “Mike” Manville, 46, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away October 29, 2025, in Dayville, Connecticut. Remembered for his love of cooking, hands-on skills, and devotion to family.

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