Newport Resident Thankful For Another Day

Patch and T-Mobile are teaming up to bring your moments of thankfulness from the dinner table to a wider audience.

Newport Police Holding Toy Drive At Walmart

Anyone that cannot drop off a donation during the toy drive can drop it off at the Newport Police Department anytime before Dec. 7.

Rogers High School Seniors Win George Washington Letter Essay Contest

See more about the essay contest which celebrates history Newport has with President George Washington.

2 From Newport Accused Of Selling Cocaine In Town

Glenda Mendez, 48, and Edgardo Torres, 26, both of Newport, were charged with possession with intent to sell a controlled substance.

Newport Man Sentenced For Killing Little Compton Man At House Party

Tyrese Poulsen, 22, of Newport, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for stabbing and killing Maximus Julian, 22, of Little Compton.

Former Newport Police Lieutenant Named Deputy City Manager

City officials name Michael Caruolo deputy city manager, who spent 22 years serving in the Newport Police Department.

A Drunken Moped Crash With A Baby; Best Nursing Homes: RI Top Stories

Here are the Top 10 most popular stories and posts from around Rhode Island Patch sites last week.

4 RI Hospitals Get 'A' Rating On New Safety Grades: See Full List

Rhode Island ranks seventh among states for the number of hospitals earning the top letter grade.

Sex Offender Sentenced For Trying To Meet Teen Girl For Sex In Newport

Prosecutors say Matthew Hoard, 40, of Smithfield, thought he was talking to a 14-year-old girl, but she was actually an undercover officer.

Man Crashes Moped With Baby As Passenger, Police Say: PM Patch RI

Also: Tractor-trailer rolls-over, 18 cars spill onto highway; woman hit by U.S. Postal Service van; a 20-degree cooldown; teen attacked.

Man Drunkenly Crashes Moped With Baby As Passenger: Newport Police

Newport police say Charles Fenwick, 31, had an 18-month-old child with him when he crashed his moped into a parked car.

Romantic RI Is Best State To Pop The Question, Study Says

The study of Tripadvisor comments finds Rhode Island, Texas, Washington, New York and Ohio to be the top five romantic states.

2 Newport Men Arrested On Crack Cocaine Charges

Newport police say one of the men was also caught with a gun he legally was not allowed to own.

RI Town Among Most Haunted In U.S., Today Says: PM Patch RI

Also: Man breaks RI fishing record; more haunted places in the Ocean State; a beautiful weekend; Applebee's fire deemed accidental; more.

Newport Named Among The 5 Most Haunted Towns In The U.S.,Today Says

Known for its rich history and Victorian era mansions, Newport has plenty for paranormal enthusiasts to check out.

NJ Man Catches Record-Breaking Fish In Newport Waters

The record-breaking catch for a tautog came in at 33 inches long and 22 pounds, state officials say.

What’s The Creepiest, Most Haunted Place In RI? Here Are 4 Hints.

What’s the scariest, most haunted place in Rhode Island? Thrillist, Business Insider, Forbes and HGTV have thoughts.

See Newport's Winter 2024-25 Electric Rates Compared To RI Energy

City officials say the standard program cost less than Rhode Island Energy and uses 5 percent more renewable energy.

4 Newport Nonprofits Share $100K Grant To Support LGBTQ+ Community

Grant recipients include the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, the Newport Community School, Newport Pride, and Newport Sings.

Newport Police Implement Noise Trailers to Enforce Local Ordinance

The trailer is equipped with advanced sound monitoring, and police say it's playing a role in addressing noise complaints on Thames Street.

See Road Closures For Events In Newport This Weekend

There will be road closures for the Broadway Street Fair, the Amica Marathon, and the Italian Festival Parade in Newport.

Salve Regina Hosting Gilded Age Fashion Exhibit

From sportswear to formal wear, hand-stitched items, hats and fans, this exhibition features articles of clothing for different occasions.

2 More RI Residents Test Positive For West Nile Virus

State officials say one case involved a Newport County resident in their 60s, while the other was a Providence County resident in their 50s.

Survey: Newport Wants Feedback On Improving Traffic Flow From Events

Responses are being collected now through Oct. 18th.

Tickets On Sale For Holiday Celebrations At The Newport Mansions

Tickets are now on sale for two seasonal celebrations that have become Newport traditions.

Newport Hosting 2 Fall Recycling, Waste Disposal Events

See how Newport residents can dispose of hazardous and harder to recycle items.

Benchmark Signs as Senior Living Sponsor of Annual Newport Wine Fest

Acclaimed Benchmark Chefs to Lead Sold-Out Wine-Pairing Seminar & to Serve Fresh, Seasonal Fine Food at Popular 19th Annual Culinary Event

Former Navy Officer Admits To Stealing, Selling Miltary Gear

Federal prosecutors in RI say Richard Allen, 52, of Citrus Heights, California, stole and sold gear worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Watch Out For Phone Scammers Posing As Newport Police Officers

Newport police say the scammers tell their victims they are being subpoenaed in order to steal people's information.

Three join MLK Community Center's Board of Trustees

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center announces new board members

Newport Hospital Tops List Of Best Rehab Hospitals In RI

Hospitals were ranked for care of patients recovering from events such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, and severe burns.

Hotel Reopens 2 Years After Massive Fire: PM Patch RI

Also: Three DUI arrests in one day; 1 RI hospital named among best in nation; car break-ins, thefts on the rise; more.

Wayfinder Hotel In Newport Sees Full Reopen 2 Years After Massive Fire

The Wayfinder in Newport was destroyed in a fire two years ago that led to the hotel needing a rebuild.

Rare Infection Kills RI Resident Who Swam With An Open Wound: RIDOH

RIDOH officials say be aware of the potential dangers of vibrio bacteria if you have an open wound and enter salt or brackish water.

Police Looking For Jewelry Theft Suspect; New JWU Program: PM Patch RI

Also: RI man arrested in connection to VT officer-involved shooting; drug charges; felony shoplifting; meteors this weekend; more.

Newport Police Looking For Jewelry Theft Suspect

Anyone with information is asked to call Det. RJ Cooper at 401-845-5759, or email him at rcooper@cityofnewport.com.

Newport Man Dies After Being Hit By Car While In Crosswalk

According to police, a 56-year-old Newport man struck the victim while they were crossing the street in a crosswalk on Broadway.

July Water Bills Delayed In Newport

Newport city officials say the delay was caused by vendor technical issues impacting the ability to issue monthly statements.

Toxic Blue-Green Algae Blooms At Almy Pond In Newport

RI Department of Health officials say people shouldn't drink water or eat fish from the pond. Avoid fishing, boating, and kayaking.

2 RI Beaches Reopen For Swimming After Bacteria-Related Closures

The beaches were closed for swimming Wednesday over their bacteria levels in the water.