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Drew and Ellie Holcomb embrace their fans at Jane Pickens Theater
07/20/2025

Drew and Ellie Holcomb embrace their fans at Jane Pickens Theater

- Advertisement -The near sold-out crowd at Jane Pickens Theater hung on every word as husband-and-wife duo Drew and Ellie Holcomb delivered two sets of largely original material on Friday, July 18th. After nearly 20 years of performing separately—Drew with his band Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors,...

Unseen and Unsheltered: The rising crisis of homelessness among Rhode Island’s older adults
07/20/2025

Unseen and Unsheltered: The rising crisis of homelessness among Rhode Island’s older adults

- Advertisement -It was just before boarding a plane to visit my grandchildren in Kentucky when my phone rang. A young woman found my name through a Google search and hoped I could help her. Her 79-year-old grandmother had recently become homeless. “She’s been sleeping outside for two nights. I ...

Pete Crow-Armstrong hits 1 of Cubs’ 5 solo homers to back Imanaga in 6-0 win over Red Sox
07/20/2025

Pete Crow-Armstrong hits 1 of Cubs’ 5 solo homers to back Imanaga in 6-0 win over Red Sox

- Advertisement -By GAVIN DORSEY Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — All-Star Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his 26th homer, one of five solo shots for the Cubs to back seven sharp innings by S***a Imanaga, and Chicago beat the Boston Red Sox 6-0 on Saturday night. Michael Busch, Kyle Tucker, Matt Shaw and ...

Obituary: Diane Addison
07/20/2025

Obituary: Diane Addison

Diane M. Addison (Leighton), a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on July 18, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on June 7, 1940, in New Bedford, MA, she was the step-daughter of the late Edward Gonsalves and daughter of R...

Obituary: Daniel Nevils
07/20/2025

Obituary: Daniel Nevils

Daniel Joseph Nevils, 80, of Portsmouth, RI passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025. Dan was born in Providence, RI, the son of the late Daniel V. Nevils of Louisiana and Frances G. (O’Malley) Nevils of Portsmouth. He grew up in the Providence and Cranston areas and graduated from Cranston East Hi...

Letter to the Editor: Birthing Center closure could trigger community decline
07/20/2025

Letter to the Editor: Birthing Center closure could trigger community decline

- Advertisement -Newport City Council held a Special Meeting on Tuesday, July 15th, and voted unanimously to pass a resolution in support of keeping the Newport Hospital Birthing Center fully operational.  It was an honor to see so many people in attendance and amongst those in the audience were fa...

Over 1,300 runners celebrate craft beer and fitness at ninth annual Newport Beer Run
07/20/2025

Over 1,300 runners celebrate craft beer and fitness at ninth annual Newport Beer Run

- Advertisement -More than 1,300 runners laced up their shoes Saturday for the ninth annual Newport Beer Run at Fort Adams State Park, combining a scenic 5K race with craft beer sampling in one of Newport’s most popular summer events. Christopher Collett of Providence dominated the men’s field, ...

Regional economy stagnant, but some optimism for the future
07/20/2025

Regional economy stagnant, but some optimism for the future

- Advertisement -Federal Reserve Bank of Boston reports depict a stagnant regional economy that is lagging behind the U.S. economy in some areas, but is cautiously optimistic about the future. Tariffs, economic uncertainty, AI, and rising housing prices have all had a significant impact on the regio...

WPRI: Fundraiser held for teen injured in Portsmouth collapse
07/20/2025

WPRI: Fundraiser held for teen injured in Portsmouth collapse

MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — A fundraiser is being held today for a 17-year-old girl whose life was forever changed following last month’s staircase collapse at the Portuguese American cit…

Morning Notes: 281 swimmers tackle two-mile Save The Bay Swim
07/20/2025

Morning Notes: 281 swimmers tackle two-mile Save The Bay Swim

- Advertisement -Good morning, Newport! 🗓️ Today is Sunday, July 20, the 201st day of 2025. There are 164 days left in the year. Weather Forecast 🚨 You need to know Nearly 300 swimmers plunged into Narragansett Bay’s East Passage Saturday morning for the 49th Save The Bay Swim, continuing ...

Morning Notes: Summer Saturday delivers full slate of activities across Newport County
07/19/2025

Morning Notes: Summer Saturday delivers full slate of activities across Newport County

- Advertisement -Good morning, Newport! 🗓️ Today is Saturday, July 19, the 200th day of 2025. There are 165 days left in the year. Weather Forecast 🚨 You need to know Newport County residents and visitors are waking up to a picture-perfect summer Saturday packed with activities ranging from ...

Seiya Suzuki homers as the Chicago Cubs cool off the Boston Red Sox with a 4-1 win
07/19/2025

Seiya Suzuki homers as the Chicago Cubs cool off the Boston Red Sox with a 4-1 win

- Advertisement -By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Seiya Suzuki hit a three-run homer, and the Chicago Cubs stopped Boston’s 10-game win streak with a 4-1 victory over the Red Sox on Friday. Colin Rea pitched five effective innings for Chicago in the majors’ first game after the A...

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