Newport Year In Review: 2019's Top Stories

NEWPORT, RI — Between now and New Years, Patch will be taking a look back at 2019 and recalling some of the biggest news stories from the year. From Bruce the shark's new home to the weeklong gas outage, here's a look at some of 2019's defining moments in Newport.

This year's biggest Newport story was by far the weeklong gas outage on much of Aquidneck Island, leaving thousands without heat during some of the coldest temperatures of the year. Here's a look at some of Patch's coverage of the outage.

• Governor Declares State of Emergency in Newport For Gas Outage
• Newport Gas Outage Second-Largest After Hurricane Sandy
  
• Gas Outage Update: More Than 99 Percent Restored
  
• Gas Outage Caused Revenue Loss, Food Spoilage At Local Restaurant
  
• 'Perfect Storm' Caused Massive Newport Gas Outage: Report

'Bruce' The Mardi Gras Shark Arrives At Flo's Clam Shack

The 25-foot shark was brought to Flo's by a crane.

'The Bachelorette' Films In Newport, Casts Local Extras

Hundreds of hopeful "Bachelorette" fans gathered at Fort Adams State Park on Friday in the hopes of being cast as an extra.

Carpionato Announces $100M Redevelopment Of Former Newport Grand

The new development will include apartments, hotels and stores, completely changing the landscape.

Middletown Woman Wins 2019 Miss Rhode Island Crown

Molly Andrade was named the 2019 Miss Rhode Island.