🌱 Patch AM: How a new rail trail could reshape getting around Aquidneck Island.

Happening soon: 2nd Annual Japan-America Friendship Festival is Back in Newport! on the Newport Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Which Newport home just sold for a stunning $4.5 million?

Coming up: 2nd Annual Japan-America Friendship Festival is Back in Newport! on the Newport Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Do Newport’s 24-hour parking rules put your car at risk?

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🌱 Patch AM: How Newport’s Irish “Fab 5” saved Hibernian Hall forever

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🌱 Patch AM: How this year’s Newport Nutcracker will transform Rosecliff’s historic halls

Coming up: Fixed Price Fridays at Little Clam on the Newport Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Smithfield Man Charged With 1985 Newport Murder Of 22-Year-old Woman

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Smithfield Man Charged With 1985 Newport Murder Of 22-Year-old Woman

Hillary Hellewell was strangled to death more than 41 years ago.

🌱 Patch AM: How to see bestselling author Bonnie Garmus in Newport this month

Coming up: Amicable Church Fundraiser to replace our piano! on the Newport Patch calendar

Shooting Threat Leads To Standoff At Newport Home And Arrest: Cops

The man fled into a house on Dudley Avenue when officers arrived, police said.

Suspect In Boat Theft Fatally Shot By Newport Police

A local man suspected in a boat theft in New Jersey was shot and killed in Rhode Island Wednesday.

State Recommends Shutting Down Swimming Area At King Park Beach In Newport

The Rhode Island Department of Health recommended closing the swimming area due to high bacteria counts.

Newport Police Seeking Man In Connection With Stolen Wallet

The wallet was stolen at a local restaurant, police said.

2nd Man Charged With Newport Double-Shooting

The Virginia man also faces criminal charges in that state, police said.

Virginia Man Charged With Newport Gun Attack Waives Extradition: Cops

The 19-year-old will be brought to Rhode Island no later than Aug. 18, police said.

'Expect Heavy Traffic' With Newport Jazz Festival This Weekend, Police Warn

The Newport Jazz Festival starts Friday.

Virginia Man Charged With Shooting 2 In Newport Apprehended: Cops

The wanted man fled to his home state after wounding two in Newport, police said.

Newport Man In Mobility Scooter Struck By Pickup Dies

The force of the collision propelled the mobility scooter about 30 feet, police said.

Newport Double Shooting: 1 Wanted On Warrant, 1 Wanted For Questioning, Cops Say

One man has a warrant out for his arrest and another is wanted for questioning, police said.

Man In Mobility Scooter Struck In Newport Crosswalk, Driver Charged With DUI: Cops

The force of the collision propelled the mobility scooter about 30 feet, police said.

Newport Folk Festival Lane Closure

The festival runs from Friday through Sunday.

2 Shot In Newport's Park Holm: Cops

There was a large police presence overnight Sunday.

Newport Man Charged With Obstructing Officer, Resisting Arrest

The Newport man was investigated by the state police and arrested by the Newport police, according to a media release.

Fireworks Near Me: July 4th Events Around Newport For 2026

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in and around Newport.

Newport Man Pleads Guilty To Enticing Minor: US Attorney

He also pleaded guilty to attempting to entice a minor and possession of child sexual abuse material, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.

2026 July 4 Fireworks Guide For Newport

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in and around Newport.

Newport Woman Charged With Stealing More Than $10K Worth Of Property: Cops

The Newport woman was also charged with accessing a computer for fraudulent purposes, police said.

Stay Out Of Newport's Almy Pond, Rhode Island Agencies Caution

Almy Pond is contaminated with harmful algae blooms, the state warned.

State Recommends Reopening Swim Area Of Easton's Beach In Newport

The Rhode Island Department of Health had recommended closing the swimming are due to high bacteria counts.

Newport Man Molested Teen On Flight From Florida To Rhode Island: Feds

The Newport man placed his hand on the teen's inner thigh, kissed her hand and rubbed her leg, according to a federal air marshal.

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

Suicidal Son Eyed As Suspect In Stabbing Of Woman Found Slain In Newport Motel: Cops

The police found the woman after they went to inform her of her son leaping to his death from the Mount Hope Bridge, police said.

Newport Motel Killing Poses No Known Threat To Public: Police

The law went to the motel to tell a woman her son jumped to his death from a bridge and found her dead as well, police said.

Newport Officers Making Death Notification After Bridge-Jumper Suicide Find Slain Woman In Motel Room: Cops

The 85-year-old woman was the victim of a homicide, police said.

Newport Hospital Targeted By Swatters Calling In Bomb Threat: Cops

A Rhode Island State Police Bomb detection dog searched the hospital, police said.

Coast Guard Cutter Based In Newport Seizes 6K Pounds of Cocaine From 3 Vessels Off Colombia: USCG

The "seizure represents 2.3 million potentially lethal doses of cocaine," according to the Coast Guard.

Police Respond To Threat To 'Shoot The Place Up' At Newport Hospital

The threat came through a call to the hospital switchboard, police said.

HBO's 'Gilded Age' Returning To Newport For 4th Season

Season four will include stars Christine Baranski and Cynthia Nixon.

Newport Comedy Series Returns

From a Brand Partner: Star studded lineup of comedians coming to Newport!

Newport St. Patrick's Day Parade Parking Ban Saturday

The parade steps off at 11 a.m. Saturday but the parking ban starts six hours before that.

Newport Man Arrested On Gun Charges: Cops

The Newport man was arrested by the Intelligence Unit and the Tactical Team, police said.