🌱 Patch AM: What Portsmouth’s new kratom education push means for Newport County residents

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🌱 Patch AM: How a stolen Jersey sailboat ended in a deadly Newport shootout

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🌱 Patch AM: See which Newport educators and neighbors just earned top honors.

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🌱 Patch AM: Suspect In Boat Theft Fatally Shot By Newport Police

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🌱 Patch AM: How a prominent Newport lawyer’s death sparked multimillion-dollar fraud lawsuits

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🌱 Patch AM: How Newport’s noise cameras are changing late‑night cruising and fines

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🌱 Patch AM: Which tennis legends are joining Roger Federer’s Hall of Fame weekend in Newport?

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East Bay Community Action Program Announces 2026 Vision Award Honorees

Among the honorees are two organizations and a husband and wife - all from Aquidneck Island

East Bay Community Action Program seeks food pantry volunteers in Newport

Volunteers needed to help meet dramatic increase in need for food

Rhode Island Foundation Awards $375,000 In Grants For Services To Newport County Residents

The funding will support work ranging from educational programs and recreation to meal programs and domestic violence prevention.

Rhode Island Foundation Offers Grants To Serve LGBTQ+ Rhode Islanders

Four Newport groups were among last year’s winners.

Newport Police, CRU Café Teaming Up For Summer Toy Drive

See how you can make sure local children have plenty of fun activities to do this summer.

See When Newport's Newest Therapy/Comfort Dog Will Be Sworn-In

Learn about how Newport police's newest K-9 officer will benefit the city.

7 Arrested After Police Say 2 Officers Were Assaulted: PM Patch RI

Also: Meet RI's richest person; $1 million-winning lottery ticket sold in Providence; some impressive art from local students; more.

Newport Police Welcome Bo As A Therapy/Comfort K-9

Newport police say Bo will also learn how to sniff out explosives at public events in the city.

DEA Drug Take-Back Day 2025: Where To Go In Newport

Newport residents can drop off tablets, pills, patches and other solid forms of prescription drugs, along with vaping devices.

Newport Celebrating Arbor Day With Tree Planting Ceremony At Skatepark

The Newport Tree and Open Space Commission will celebrate Arbor Day on April 24 with a special tree planting ceremony at the new skatepark.

Baby Shower Venues in Newport for a Beautiful Celebration

Find the perfect setting for a memorable baby shower with waterfront views, delicious food, and inviting spaces.

13 RI Bed And Breakfasts Recognized Nationally: PM Patch RI

Also: Woman accused of drunken driving with 8-yer-old child in the car; new funding to training primary care doctors, nurses; more.

BB Gun Causes School Lockdown; Man Stabbed 4 Times: PM Patch RI

Also: Dollar General closing dozens of stores; man sentenced for providing kilos of cocaine to drug distributors; FEMA aid at risk; more.

Newport group wins grant for educational program

Funding from the Rhode Island Foundation will serve Newport County middle school and high school students.

$220,000 in grants available for services to Newport County residents

Nonprofits can receive up to $10,000 from the Rhode Island Foundation for housing, health, education, food and more.

Total Lunar Eclipse On Pi Day: When To Look Up In Rhode Island

It’s a nerdy but delightful coincidence that a significant portion of the eclipse will take place on Pi Day.

Celebrate Your Graduation in Newport’s Best Venues

Mark this milestone with great food, drinks, and unforgettable experiences at these top Newport event spaces.

Man Arrested After Car Chase, Officer-Involved Shooting: PM Patch RI

Also: Man sentenced for accidentally shooting, killing his girlfriend; utility companies may get to buy nuclear energy to lower costs; more.

Condo Fire Ruled An Arson, Man Arrested: PM Patch RI

Also: 2 URI professors teach class underwater; man convicted for shooting at home that had three children inside; two high-speed chases.

Condo Fire Displaces 5 People: PM Patch RI

Also: Woman sentenced for smuggling drugs into prison; info about potential $5,000 DOGE stimulus checks; weekend weather forecast; more.

Man Hit By Driver Having Medical Emergency, Police Say: PM Patch RI

Also: How RI could be affected by plan to dismantle Education Department; a messy snowstorm is coming; see when it will feel like spring.

6 Of The Best Places To Watch The Big Game In Newport

If you want someone else to make the snacks or serve the beer, several sports bars in Newport are primed for the handoff.

2 Local Restaurants Among Most Romantic In U.S; More: RI Top Stories

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

Newport Police Sign Pledge To Improve Representation For Women

"Newport Police Department is actively working toward improving the representation and experiences of women officers," Chief Duffy says.

Newport Police Hosting 'Coffee With A Cop On Monday

Here's when and where you can grab a cup of coffee with your local officers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.