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Inspire Painting

We are a small, local, family-owned painting business with over 30 years' experience. Our focus is on deck restoration and surface renewal in exteriors and full-service design and painting for your interiors. 

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We are a small, local, family-owned painting business with over 30 years' experience. Our focus is on deck restoration and surface renewal in...

Star studded lineup of comedians coming to Newport!

Newport Comedy Series

The Newport Comedy Series is a production company that brings live stand-up comedy and unique, interactive comedy shows to Newport, Rhode Island, and surrounding areas. For show tickets to the 2026 series at the Newport Elks Lodge, visit southcoastcomedy.com. For discounted season ticket info or Group ticket purchases of 12 or more please contact Joe Rocco, rocjoprod@gmail.com or 401-556-5779.

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The Newport Comedy Series is a production company that brings live stand-up comedy and unique, interactive comedy shows to Newport, Rhode Island,...

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PORTSMOUTH, RI— The parking ban starts at 3 a.m. this morning, Saturday, Dec. 17.

The ban runs from 3 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17.

Portsmouth Parking Ban Starts at 3 Saturday Morning

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Join us on Sunday, September 20, 2026, for the 4th Annual Paddle for Progress RI event as we paddle Wickford Harbor for breast cancer. 100% of every dollar raised goes directly to breast cancer research and care in RI!
Donate or Register NOW and bring your own kayak, SUP, canoe, or rowboat. This is an inspiring and fun paddle in Wickford Harbor for paddlers of all abilities. The meeting point is Gardner’s Wharf, 170 Main Street, North Kingstown, RI. Meet at the public parking lot at the end of Main Street in North Kingstown.&nbsp;
Weather Date: Sept 27, 2026
Let’s turn Wickford Harbor PINK for breast cancer research and care in RI! <a href="https://www.paddleforprogressri.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.paddleforprogressri.org</a>

Local Event: 2026 Paddle for Progress RI

2026 Paddle for Progress RI

Join us on Sunday, September 20, 2026, for the 4th Annual Paddle for Progress RI event as we paddle Wickford Harbor for breast...

Newport Elks Lodge, 141 Pelham St, Newport, RI, 02840

The Boston Globe recently named Steve Bjork “one of the top names" in New England stand-up comedy. From The Improv in Las Vegas to the Borgata in Atlantic City, dozens of clubs in between and the Newport Chamber of Commerce dinner in 2025, Steve has entertained hundreds of thousands of comedy fans with his wit, wisdom and comedic talent. Teaming up with Jessica Casciano, a Boston Comedy Festival semifinalist she and Steve promise to provide a fantastic show! 
All seats general admission. Must be at least 18 to attend. All comedians scheduled to appear $2 of every ticket sold goes to the Boys &amp; Girls Club of Newport
For more information and tickets click here: <a href="https://southcoastcomedy.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">southcoastcomedy.com</a> or purchase at the door unless Sold Out

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