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13/10/2025

Consumer confidence plummets as economy slows, Fed reports show

Despite claims to the contrary from the White House, the economy nationally and regionally is limping along, with rising inflation, slow job growth, and weakening consumer confidence, according to the latest reports from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. For Rhode Island that means unemployment is...

13/10/2025

Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra to open season with Gershwin, Ravel

The Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra will kick off its 2025-2026 season with a diverse program ranging from French impressionism to American jazz Nov. 2 at East Providence High School. The 3 p.m. concert at the school’s auditorium, 2000 Pawtucket Ave., will feature interim Music Direc...

13/10/2025

Obituary: Anne Margaret Naisbitt

Anne Margaret Naisbitt was born the 16th of August, 1952 in Providence, Rhode Island to her mother, Gladys Condry and Father, George Condry, joining her older sister Lynne Condry. Anne was 73 when she passed away peacefully on the 25th of September, 2025. She is survived and celebrated by her son, S...

13/10/2025

Plane crashes onto a Massachusetts highway, killing 2 and wounding 1 on the ground

DARTMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — A small plane crashed along a major highway in southeastern Massachusetts early Monday amid rain and strong winds, killing both people on board and wounding another person on the ground, authorities said. In videos taken by people in passing vehicles, smoke could be seen bi...

13/10/2025

RENEWport hosts community dinner for more than 50 Newport families at Pell Elementary

More than 50 Newport families with children in kindergarten through second grade gathered at Pell Elementary School on Oct. 9 for a community dinner featuring activities from more than 20 local organizations. The event, hosted by RENEWport in partnership with Newport Public Schools, is part of a con...

13/10/2025

Obituary: Barbara Blinn

Barbara A. Blinn, 67, of Newport, Rhode Island, died on Saturday, October 4, 2025 after a short illness. Born in Newport, RI on March 3, 1958, she was the daughter of Barbara (Hamill) Platt and the late James Platt. Barbara grew up in Newport later found great pride working as a CNA. She had a […]

13/10/2025

Obituary: James “Jim” B. Sellar

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of James “Jim” B. Sellar on October 10, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on June 20, 1935, in Paisley, Scotland, Jim lived a long and meaningful life and passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. He was married to his beloved wife, Margaret, for an i...

13/10/2025

Frosty Freez, Middletown ice cream staple since 1956, sold to longtime employee

After more than a quarter-century serving ice cream and fostering community connections, Frosty Freez has officially changed hands — but loyal customers can expect the nearly 70-year-old institution to remain exactly as they remember it. The Middletown ice cream shop, located at 496 East Main Road...

12/10/2025

Maye passes for 3 TDs as the Patriots hold on to beat the Saints, 25-19

By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Drake Maye passed for three touchdowns of 25 or more yards, including two to Kayshon Boutte, and the New England Patriots outlasted the New Orleans Saints 25-19 on Sunday. Maye completed 18 of 26 passes for 261 yards without a turnover and also c...

12/10/2025

Broadway Street Fair celebrates 10th anniversary with record crowds and community spirit

The 2025 Broadway Street Fair, which originated in 2016 following years of major construction up and down the main thoroughfare, was a massive success on its 10th calendar Anniversary. This free event is family-friendly and stretches from Equality Park down to Washington Square with six stages along...

12/10/2025

Newport Italian Heritage Parade canceled due to weather

Newport’s Italian Heritage Parade scheduled for Monday has been canceled due to forecasts of rain and windstorms, organizers announced Sunday. The parade was set to step off at 11:30 a.m. from St. Joseph’s Church and proceed to the Columbus Monument at Memorial Boulevard and Bellevue Avenue, fol...

12/10/2025

Obituary: Antonio L. Lontoc Jr.

Antonio L. Lontoc Jr. MSCM, USN (Ret.), 90, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025. Antonio was born October 1, 1935, in Naga City, Republic of the Philippines, to Antonio and Lourdes Lontoc. Master Chief Lontoc enlisted in the U.S. Navy on January 13, 1961, at the U.S. Navy station, Sangley...

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