10+ hour, 15+ min ago  (258+ words) passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026 at his home in Portsmouth, short of providing a long list of ailments, I think it is fair to say he died of old age. But for the kids out there, Jock's physical challenges are…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (419+ words) Friday, June 19, 2026 Amy Goodman reporting on the Standing Rock oil pipeline protest in 2016, from the documentary "Steal This Story, Please!" coming to the Jane Pickens Theater. The documentary, "Steal This Story, Please!", serves as one of the most compelling arguments…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (11+ words) Newport This Week Friday, June 19, 2026...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (137+ words) Friday, June 19, 2026 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Helen S. Browne, beloved mother, grandmother, cherished friend, and dedicated educator, who departed this life peacefully on June 12, 2026, at the age of 94. Born on May 4, 1932, in Saratoga Springs,…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (269+ words) The Benefactors of the Arts, organizers of the upcoming 42nd Annual Newport Secret Garden Tour, awarded a $5, 500 grant to Newport Public Schools to cultivate creativity in local students and enrich arts education throughout the island. Since 1984, Benefactors of the Arts has…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (1714+ words) Are you holding an arts & cultural, educational or nonprofit event? If so, post the information to the yearlong calendar on Newport This Week. com/events. Events posted by noon on Mondays will be included in the print calendar as space…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (486+ words) Middletown's Affordable Housing Committee disagreed at its June 4 meeting that it should compromise on a requested "zoning overlay district" related to the controversial Middletown Center project. A majority of the committee has opposed the zoning proposal before the town council,…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (550+ words) The International House of Pancakes on West Main Road has surely fed innumerable visitors familiar with the brand. But for locals, this restaurant's menu and blue A-frame design has meant a little more since its opening in 1967. This spring, the…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (260+ words) The owners of Sweet Berry Farm have notified the Aquidneck Island Land Trust they have withdrawn their application for development approval from the Middletown Planning Board and are considu00adering a scaled-down proposal for future land trust review and planu00adning board submission. The…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (421+ words) Is Your Organization or Group Holding Any 250th Events or Celebrations? NTW is compiling a list. Send Your 250th Information to news@Newport This Week. net The Forever stamp designs include a stitched flag image by designer by Ralph Lauren, one based…...