City officials say the standard program cost less than Rhode Island Energy and uses 5 percent more renewable energy.
Grant recipients include the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, the Newport Community School, Newport Pride, and Newport Sings.
The trailer is equipped with advanced sound monitoring, and police say it's playing a role in addressing noise complaints on Thames Street.
There will be road closures for the Broadway Street Fair, the Amica Marathon, and the Italian Festival Parade in Newport.
From sportswear to formal wear, hand-stitched items, hats and fans, this exhibition features articles of clothing for different occasions.
State officials say one case involved a Newport County resident in their 60s, while the other was a Providence County resident in their 50s.
Responses are being collected now through Oct. 18th.
Tickets are now on sale for two seasonal celebrations that have become Newport traditions.
See how Newport residents can dispose of hazardous and harder to recycle items.
Acclaimed Benchmark Chefs to Lead Sold-Out Wine-Pairing Seminar & to Serve Fresh, Seasonal Fine Food at Popular 19th Annual Culinary Event
Federal prosecutors in RI say Richard Allen, 52, of Citrus Heights, California, stole and sold gear worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Newport police say the scammers tell their victims they are being subpoenaed in order to steal people's information.
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center announces new board members
Hospitals were ranked for care of patients recovering from events such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, and severe burns.
Also: Three DUI arrests in one day; 1 RI hospital named among best in nation; car break-ins, thefts on the rise; more.
The Wayfinder in Newport was destroyed in a fire two years ago that led to the hotel needing a rebuild.
RIDOH officials say be aware of the potential dangers of vibrio bacteria if you have an open wound and enter salt or brackish water.
Also: RI man arrested in connection to VT officer-involved shooting; drug charges; felony shoplifting; meteors this weekend; more.
Anyone with information is asked to call Det. RJ Cooper at 401-845-5759, or email him at rcooper@cityofnewport.com.
According to police, a 56-year-old Newport man struck the victim while they were crossing the street in a crosswalk on Broadway.
Newport city officials say the delay was caused by vendor technical issues impacting the ability to issue monthly statements.
RI Department of Health officials say people shouldn't drink water or eat fish from the pond. Avoid fishing, boating, and kayaking.
The beaches were closed for swimming Wednesday over their bacteria levels in the water.
Here are the Top 10 most popular stories and posts from around Rhode Island Patch sites last week.
Beaches in Newport and South Kingstown close to swimming due to high bacteria counts.
The program offers free academic tutoring, mentoring, and soccer training to middle and high school students from diverse backgrounds.
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.
The Newport Ad-Hoc Revenue Review Committee aims to find creative new revenue streams for the city that do not involve property taxes.
Also: Some relief from the heat and thunderstorms this weekend; more blue-green algae blooms; what to know about the full buck moon.
Magnet recognition is considered the gold standard for nursing excellence. Less than 10 percent of U.S. hospitals achieve it.
Also: Four drug charges; dangerous heat and thunderstorms expected this week; see how much more Rhode Islanders are using air conditioners.
Newport police charge two more people in connection to a shooting on Jade Way that sent one person to the hospital.
Community members 55 years of age/+ are needed as volunteers in schools, pre-schools, and community organizations.
Applications to join the Newport Police Department as an entry level police officer are being accepted through Sept. 3.
Newport police say they are still looking for information that can aid in the investigation of Friday morning's shooting.
Trolley Grand Opening Reflects the Spirit of Historic Paris Salons at Brenton Hotel and Beyond
The Great Elephant Migration comes to Newport, an art exhibit of 100 life-sized elephant statues that will be at the Cliff Walk.
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Newport.
Also: The last Bob's Store in RI set to close; a car fire on I-195; URI names its next sailing head coach; teacher spotlights across RI.