" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/NEW-PROMO_jpeg_RGB-scaled.jpg?fit=218%2C300&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/NEW-PROMO_jpeg_RGB-scaled.jpg?fit=744%2C1024&ssl=1" /> Here’s this week’s Sour Grapes; enjoy! The post Comic – Sour Grapes: Half appeared first on What's Up Newp.

A turkey named Gravy that gained notoriety for holding up traffic in Middletown is now recovering in Glocester after he was hit by a vehicle.

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/unnamed-2026-01-26T150221.228-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C225&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/unnamed-2026-01-26T150221.228-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C585&ssl=1" /> The city has issued neighborhood parking bans for The Point and Historic Hill this week as crews continue snow removal operations following last week’s storm. Residents of The Point must move their vehicles to off-street parking Tuesday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Historic Hill ban takes effect Wednesday during the same hours. Streets […] The post Newport issues parking bans for The Point, Historic Hill for snow removal appeared first on What's Up Newp.

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/images-1.jpeg?fit=299%2C168&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/images-1.jpeg?fit=299%2C168&ssl=1" /> The Mews Tavern, a longtime South County gathering spot that has operated on Main Street since 1947, is set to change hands after Heritage Restaurant Group announced Monday it is under contract to acquire the Wakefield establishment. The transaction is expected to close later this year, pending customary approvals. The restaurant will continue operating at […] The post Heritage Restaurant Group under contract to acquire The Mews Tavern in Wakefield appeared first on What's Up Newp.

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/GetMedia-2026-02-02T132428.705.jpeg?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/GetMedia-2026-02-02T132428.705.jpeg?fit=780%2C519&ssl=1" /> Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow today, forecasting another six weeks of winter. But in the Newport County real estate market, spring is already starting to make an early appearance. As we move through the first quarter of 2026, activity is picking up in a way that feels healthy and encouraging for both buyers and sellers. […] The post What Sold: A look at 13 homes that traded hands last week in Newport County (Jan. 26-30) appeared first on What's Up Newp.

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/lg-2026-02-02T115452.171.jpeg?fit=226%2C300&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/lg-2026-02-02T115452.171.jpeg?fit=773%2C1024&ssl=1" /> William “Tad” Palmer (William Ledyard Palmer III) March 27, 1963 – January 25, 2026 Tad was born in San Rafael, California, and grew up in Newport Beach. From an early age, the water was central to his life. Tad began sailing at the age of ten in sabots, eventually moving on to Laser racing with […] The post Obituary: William Ledyard Palmer appeared first on What's Up Newp.

High school seniors with artistic talent and ambition are invited to apply for the Tinney Family Arts Scholarship Award, a $2,000 prize given annually to a Newport County student pursuing excellence in the arts. The Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County is accepting applications through Friday, May 8, for the scholarship, which will be […] The post Arts & Cultural Alliance accepting applications for $2,000 Tinney Family Arts Scholarship appeared first on What's Up Newp.

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/unnamed-2025-07-20T084631.047.jpg?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/unnamed-2025-07-20T084631.047.jpg?fit=580%2C387&ssl=1" /> Save The Bay will host its 50th annual swim on Saturday, Aug. 8, challenging hundreds of athletes to cross 2 miles of open water from Newport to Jamestown. The flagship fundraiser will begin at the Naval War College in Newport and finish in Potter Cove in Jamestown. Registration opens Monday, March 2. “Since 1977, The […] The post Save The Bay announces date for 50th annual swim across Narragansett Bay appeared first on What's Up Newp.

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/0S6A2118-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C187&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/0S6A2118-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C488&ssl=1" /> Hundreds of family members, friends, medical professionals and musicians gathered Sunday at the Wyndham Hotel to celebrate the life of Carrigan Nelson, a 24-year-old Portsmouth woman who became a nationally recognized childhood cancer advocate during her seven-year battle with osteosarcoma. Nelson passed away on Christmas Day at Boston Children’s Hospital surrounded by loved ones and […] The post Hundreds gather in Middletown to celebrate the life of Carrigan Nelson appeared first on What's Up Newp.

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bucks_Celtics_Basketball_26032713438387-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C211&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bucks_Celtics_Basketball_26032713438387-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C548&ssl=1" /> By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown had 30 points and 13 rebounds, Anfernee Simons scored 27 points off the bench and the Boston Celtics coasted to a 107-79 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday. Derrick White added 17 points, eight assists and seven rebounds, and Neemias Queta had 14 points […] The post Jaylen Brown has 30 points, 13 rebounds as Celtics coast to 107-79 win over Bucks appeared first on What's Up Newp.

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/DSC_0222.jpg?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/DSC_0222.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> by Christopher Shea, Rhode Island CurrentFebruary 2, 2026 Senate Majority Leader Frank Ciccone III says he will soon file legislation to protect Rhode Islanders from the examples of unconstitutional conduct by federal immigration officers making headlines in other states. “Look at what’s taking place across the country, we don’t want that to happen here,” Ciccone […] The post Senate Majority Leader Ciccone prepares legislation to lay down the law on ICE tactics appeared first on What's Up Newp.

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bruins_Lightning_Hockey_26033128444346-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bruins_Lightning_Hockey_26033128444346-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Nikita Kucherov scored the tying goal in the third period, Jake Guentzel scored the only goal in the shootout, and the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied from a four-goal deficit to beat the Boston Bruins 6-5 in front of 64,617 at an NHL Stadium Series game at Raymond James Stadium. Tampa Bay’s […] The post Lightning’s historic 4-goal comeback stuns Bruins in NHL Stadium Series game appeared first on What's Up Newp.

La Salle captured first place at a four-team gymnastics meet Saturday at the Newport YMCA, scoring 132.8 to edge host Portsmouth’s 129.3. Barrington finished third with 122.2, followed by Toll Gate/Pilgrim with 113.2. Portsmouth honored seniors Kiley Wordell, Lucy Amand and Leah Hutchinson before the meet. Teammates, coaches and visiting team members recognized the trio […] The post La Salle wins four-team meet at Newport YMCA; Portsmouth honors seniors appeared first on What's Up Newp.

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Thumbnail-70.webp?fit=231%2C300&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Thumbnail-70.webp?fit=339%2C440&ssl=1" /> Eugene R. “Bob” Pattison Jr., 49 of Little Compton, RI, passed away on January 29th, 2026 at home surrounded by his family after a heroic battle with Stage 4 stomach cancer. He was the beloved husband of Rebecca M. Pattison, whose unwavering love and devoted care were a constant source of strength and comfort throughout […] The post Obituary: Eugene R. “Bob” Pattison Jr. appeared first on What's Up Newp.

Cheryl Farias said her wheelchair got stuck in the snow on Broadway.

A pipe burst destroyed the inside of a Newport restaurant during a snowstorm.

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/lg-64.jpeg?fit=240%2C300&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/lg-64.jpeg?fit=780%2C974&ssl=1" /> Janet Mary Pimental, 84, of Portsmouth, RI, was born on June 11, 1941, in Newport, RI, and passed away at the RI Veterans Home in Bristol on January 27, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Jack and Helen (Minior) Pimental. Janet graduated from Rogers High School in Newport, and then proudly served as a U.S. Navy WAVE […] The post Obituary: Janet Mary Pimental appeared first on What's Up Newp.

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/lg-63.jpeg?fit=240%2C300&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/lg-63.jpeg?fit=780%2C975&ssl=1" /> Michael F. “Coach” Stinton, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, soccer coach, teacher and friend to all, passed away unexpectedly on January 26, 2026, at home, surrounded by family. He was 75 years old. Born in October of 1950 in Fall River, Massachusetts, Michael was the son of the late Andrew Eugene Stinton, Sr. and […] The post Obituary: Michael Francis Stinton appeared first on What's Up Newp.

Victor Ruggeri hit a three-pointer at the buzzer in overtime to force a second extra period, and Rogers held on to defeat West Warwick 53-50 on Friday night at Rogers High School. The Vikings trailed 26-14 at halftime before storming back with 25 second-half points to force overtime. Juelz Peer led all scorers with 17 […] The post Ruggeri’s buzzer-beater forces double OT as Rogers tops West Warwick appeared first on What's Up Newp.

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Thumbnail-69.webp?fit=231%2C300&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Thumbnail-69.webp?fit=339%2C440&ssl=1" /> Boylston A. “Bo” Beal II, 90 years old of Middletown, RI passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Bo, as he was called, was born October 19,1935 in Cambridge, MA. He was a son of the late Reverend James Holland Beal and Georgette Appleton Binney Beal. He was a graduate of South Kent School […] The post Obituary: Boylston A. Beal II appeared first on What's Up Newp.

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Kings_Celtics_Basketball_26031065134028-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Kings_Celtics_Basketball_26031065134028-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> BOSTON (AP) — Payton Pritchard scored 29 points, Baylor Scheierman had 16 and the Boston Celtics rolled to a 112-93 win over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night. Neemias Queta added 10 points and 15 rebounds for the Celtics, who rebounded from Wednesday’s home loss to Atlanta. Pritchard and Scheierman combined to shoot 9 of […] The post Pritchard scores 29 points to lead Celtics to dominant 112-93 win over Kings appeared first on What's Up Newp.

Cheryl Farias said her wheelchair got stuck in the snow on Broadway.

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_6854-1.jpg?fit=229%2C300&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_6854-1.jpg?fit=780%2C1023&ssl=1" /> For 2026, on the advice of a wise mentor, I’m expanding the scope of my WUN Voices column from exclusively spotlighting women-led organizations’ “Voices” to include the Voices of all Rhode Islanders doing ground-breaking work that is making an outsized impact in the smallest state.”  Enter Curtis Speer I recall sitting at a Greater Newport […] The post Standing at the CUSP of Newport’s Art Scene: Curtis Speer, CUSP Gallery, and the Newport Artists Collective appeared first on What's Up Newp.

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/declarationofindependence.jpeg?fit=300%2C300&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/declarationofindependence.jpeg?fit=780%2C780&ssl=1" /> Tiverton Public Library has been selected as one of only six locations nationwide to host a replica of the Declaration of Independence, officials announced Thursday. The library will display a replica of the 1823 William J. Stone engraving of the Declaration of Independence from Feb. 19 through July 7 as part of the “Creative Freedom” […] The post Tiverton Public Library selected to host Declaration of Independence replica appeared first on What's Up Newp.

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Screen-Shot-2016-01-21-at-11.08.58-AM.png?fit=300%2C188&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Screen-Shot-2016-01-21-at-11.08.58-AM.png?fit=621%2C389&ssl=1" /> The Potter League for Animals announced it has received a $2.9 million bequest from longtime volunteer Roxann Press, the largest single gift in the organization’s nearly 100-year history. The transformative donation was recognized during the Potter League’s annual meeting Wednesday at the Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina, where supporters and community leaders gathered despite frigid […] The post Potter League receives $2.9 million bequest, largest gift in organization’s history appeared first on What's Up Newp.