Jamie Bova Named Newport Mayor: News Sources

The 29-year-old Bova, an engineer, prevailed 4-2, with Ward 3's Kathryn Leonard absent.

Newport Cliff Walk Section Closing For Repairs: Police

Access to the Cliff Walk via Seaview Avenue will be closed from Nov. 27 through Dec. 21 fpr drainage work, the police department said,

Newport Council-elect To Choose New Mayor On Wednesday

The caucus was originally scheduled for Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. but has been moved to the following day.

Is Jamie Bova Newport's New Mayor?

The 29-year old, who was elected to her second term, sent a statement to Patch and confirmed the councilors will vote at an upcoming caucus.

Larkin Says She Spent $500 To $1K Trying To Win Newport's Ward 2

Here are the campaign finance reports for Newport's local ward races. They're up to Oct. 31. One more report will be filed.

Election 2018: How Newport Voted

Find out where Newport stood on the candidates and the statewide ballot questions.

Newport City Council Awards MLK Playground Contract

The city council met on Wednesday and gave a Bristol business the contract for the playground.

Black Ships Lawsuit: A Telephone Conference Is Set For Nov. 26

The case has been moved to federal court. Atty. Mark DeSisto is representing the mayor.

Election 2018: Newport Council, School Board Winners

Unofficial results for the local races indicate Justin McLaughlin battled his way back to an at-large council seat.

Election 2018: Statewide Bond Issues Easily Approved

Measures would fund school construction and renovation; higher ed facilities and green projects around the state

Candidates, Supporters Man Polls Election Day

Several candidates for local offices were out in front of the polls in Newport and Middletown.

'Innovate Newport' To Pay Boston Firm To Consult: City

The Boston firm Workbar, which specializes in "co-working," has been given the consulting project. The dollar amount has not been divulged.

Newport City Council Gives Schools $450,000 To Help Cover Deficit

The school department, however, has not put a freeze on future spending, except for non-essential items, the superintendent told councilors.

RI Reminder: Last Day To Apply For A Mail-In Ballot

New to this year's election, voters casting their ballot by mail no longer have to pay for the postage due to new funding in the budget.

Firefighter Raises Approved By Newport City Council

Any added costs from the raises are expected to be balanced out by other contract savings, City Solicitor Christopher Behan said.

RI Gun Tasks Force Calls For Magazine Limits And Age Restrictions

Long-barreled guns' age restrictions would be the same as they are for handguns if the recommendations become law.

New Protections For Elderly Against Identify Theft Announced

Attorney General Kilmartin announced new federal laws that let some financial caregivers request a security freeze on behalf of a loved one.

The Ship That Discovered Australia Found In Newport Waters

The Endeavour found its way to Newport during the American Revolution. It was used by the British to transport troops and prisoners.

RI Department of Health Seeking Medical Marijuana Testing Labs

The Rhode Island Health Department is seeking analytical laboratories in Rhode Island for the testing of medical marijuana.

Who Newport Voted For In The Primaries

Results from the Rhode Island Secretary of State's office showed support for Gov. Gina Raimondo and Cranston Mayor Allan Fung.

Taiwan Drivers Licenses Recognized In Rhode Island And Vice Versa

The Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles says the agreement will be signed Thursday.​

City Still Looking For Sheffield School Tenants

So far, the Chamber of Commerce is the only tenant to commit, and the terms of that lease have not been disclosed.

Trump's RI Job Approval Is Among Country's Worst: Poll

Rhode Island residents are even less pleased with Trump now than they were when he took office.

Jim Dring, Council Candidate For Newport's Ward 1

Dring is running for the seat being vacated by Susan Taylor, who is running for one of the at-large seats.

Party Planned For Newport Bridge's 50th: RITBA

Time flies. The Newport Bridge in 2019 will celebrate its 50th anniversary. A party is planned.

Hanos Resigns, Several Newport Candidates Have Dropped Out

David Hanos resigned during a special school committee meeting on July 31. Several other candidates have also withdrawn.

Meet The Candidate: Angela McCalla To Run For Newport Council

The Ward 1 councilor represents the north end. The current incumbent, Susan Taylor, is running for an at-large seat.

Newport City Council Votes 4-3 To Sell Armory Condo

The Sailing Hall of Fame will take over much of the space, if it can come up with the funds, and the antiques dealers will be displaced.

Faced With Lawsuit, Newport Drops 'Black Ships' Name

For the first time in 35 years, Newport will not host the Black Ships Festival but will celebrate the Newport-Shimoda sister city connection

Why Flags Are Half-Staff Across Rhode Island July 3, 2018

President Trump reportedly declined to issue the proclamation, but had a change of heart.

Candidates In Newport Local Races

Here are the people who have filed candidate papers for school committee and for city council.

Candidates For State Rep & Senate

Here is a partial list of people running for the General Assembly.

As Of Wednesday Morning, Declared Candidates In Newport

Here are the people who have filed candidate papers for school committee and for city council, as of Wednesday morning. Deadline is 4 p.m.

Newport Mayor Harry Winthrop Says He's Not Running Again

The official deadline for filing papers is Wednesday, but the mayor has posted a letter to Newport citizens on his Facebook page.

Former U.S. Attorneys Ask For End To Zero-Tolerance: Immigration

Peter Neronha, of Jamestown, has joined the non-partisan group.

Navy Terse On Post Story About Chinese Hack, Defense Secrets

The Washington Post reported on Friday that a contractor working with the Naval Underseas Warfare Center was hacked by the Chinese.

Newport Republicans Endorse Flanders

Former Supreme Court Justice Robert Flanders is eyeing Sheldon Whitehouse's U.S. Senate seat.

Going Up? Not The Newport City Hall Elevator

The City just announced the joint meeting between the city council and the school committee over the school budget has been cancelled.

Volvo Ocean Race Shines Spotlight On Ocean Pollution

The Ocean Summit will be streamed live on Friday morning.

Newport Armory Sale Update: How The Councilors Voted

The council voted 4-3 on Wednesday to approve a letter of intent, which starts the clock ticking on a sale of the Armory.