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On tap this weekend: Newport Polo, Arthur The King, Spring Visitors Weekend, Kite Flying Day, and more.

May 31, 2024

Oldest living National Spelling Bee champion reflects on his win 70 years later

“It was, at the time, one of the greatest events of my life,” he said in an interview at his East Greenwich, Rhode Island home. “It’s still something that I remember fondly.”

On The Market: An inside look at this weekend’s Open House lineup across Newport County (June 1 – 2)

Looking for a new place to call your own? This weekend presents an exciting array of open houses, showcasing the latest listings in Newport County.

33rd Newport International Polo Season will kick off on June 1 with USA vs. Pakistan

Newport Polo will introduce the Pakistan Polo Team for Opening Day on Saturday, June 1, 2024, as the 38th nation to participate in the Newport International Polo Series Presented by Turkish Airlines.

80 high school students recognized for leadership, service, and academic achievement

Secretary of State presents awards to 80 outstanding high school students

RIDOT provides an update on the Pell Bridge Ramps Phase 2 project

Daytime sitewide shoulder closures for fiber optic cable installations are scheduled Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Vermont becomes 1st state to enact law requiring oil companies pay for damage from climate change

Vermont has become the first state to enact a law requiring fossil fuel companies to pay a share of the damage caused by climate change after the state suffered catastrophic summer flooding and damage from other extreme weather.

When Pride comes to town: The economic impact of Pride events

Pride events aren’t just great for celebrants; they’re great for host cities as well — at least judging by Lyft data, which shows a remarkable increase in ride activity during Pride parades.

Providence woman charged with falsifying Nomination Papers

Holly McClaren accused of submitting fraudulent documents for Sabina Matos

Op-Ed: There are no Winners or Losers in Town Budgeting

By Barbara A. VonVillas, Middletown resident and Town Council member

Newport Police Arrest & Dispatch Log: May 30 – 31

Newport Police take two into custody.

Rhode Island FC announces David Peart as its new Club President

Proven executive brings over 30 years of sports business experience to the Ocean State

Rhode Island Slave History Medallions honors Juneteenth with programming and inaugural Black history walking tours in Newport

Colonial Newport comes alive by remembering the lives of enslaved and free Black Newporters

Newport Weather: Mostly sunny this weekend

Chance of Rain Increases Sunday Night

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What’s Up This Weekend

Weather

Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low of around 52. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, becoming northwest after midnight.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 75. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph, becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind 6 to 8 mph, becoming west after midnight.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. South wind 6 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers after 9 pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low of around 59. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%.