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Newport Schools Respond to One-Star, Two-Star Test Ratings

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Tuesday, November 10

Newport BuzzNov 10

Rogers High Assault Victim Sues Newport Schools Over Alleged Failures

FUN 107Nov 10

Free Admission Weekend: Tour Newport’s Famous Mansions for Free

WJARNov 10

Defense Secretary Hegseth visits Rhode Island as calls for impeachment strengthen

The Boston GlobeNov 10

Pete Hegseth decried ‘destructive ideologies’ in R.I. on Monday. Back in Washington, some are trying to impeach him.

Monday, November 9

Newport BuzzNov 9

Hegseth Orders Sweeping Military Education Overhaul During Newport War College Visit

DVIDSNov 9

Secretary of War visits U.S. Naval War College, announces reforms to ensure senior service colleges are ‘teaching victory’

NTD NewsNov 9

War Secretary Pete Hegseth Speaks to Reporters in Newport, Rhode Island

Newport BuzzNov 9

Rhode Island Ranks Among America’s Least Charitable States, New Study Finds

Newport BuzzNov 9

Newport Mansions Offer Free Admission to Newport County Residents November 14–15

Newport Daily NewsNov 9

Jean Wilson Obituary

Memorial Funeral Homes | Newport, RINov 9

Catherine M Phifield Obituary Nov 9, 2026

Sunday, November 8

WPRI.comNov 8

Hegseth speaks at Naval War College amid impeachment effort

U.S. Department of War (.gov)Nov 8

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Will Travel to Newport, Rhode Island, & Will Give Remarks at the Naval War College

Saturday, November 7

Department of Energy (.gov)Nov 7

Energy and Water Treasure Hunt Program: Naval Station Newport

Friday, November 6

ObserverNov 6

The Insider’s Guide to Exploring Newport’s Gilded Age Mansions

Thursday, November 5

Newport BuzzNov 5

A Stately Brick Colonial in Newport’s Kay/Catherine Neighborhood Hits the Market for $3.495M

PatchNov 5

Man Suffers 'Significant Injuries' In Fall From Newport Roof: Police

Tuesday, November 3

Mommy PoppinsNov 3

Family-Friendly Hotels in Newport, Rhode Island

Friday, October 30

What's Up NewpOct 30

Newport Hospital ranks second in Rhode Island on Newsweek’s 2027 list

Thursday, October 29

Rhode Island MonthlyOct 29

John Coggeshall’s Gravestone in Newport

Rhode Island MonthlyOct 29

Dining Review: Pescadou in Newport

Wednesday, October 28

www.skydance.comOct 28

Preserving 'The Gilded Age'

Tuesday, October 27

Newport This WeekOct 27

Career Fair – November 5th at Innovate Newport

Monday, October 26

e-architectOct 26

Viking Hotel, Newport, Rhode Island, USA

What's Up NewpOct 26

Newport County outpacing its share of Rhode Island’s early vote; Portsmouth 10th in the state

MaxPrepsOct 26

Rogers High School (Newport, RI) Girls Soccer

Saturday, October 24

Newport Daily NewsOct 24

David Eugene DelRoss Obituary

Friday, October 23

Homes and GardensOct 23

My So Connecticut Life: Why Newport, Rhode Island, Is Even More Charming in the Fall

WPRI.comOct 23

Newport man admits to assaulting teen on flight from FL to RI

What's Up NewpOct 23

Housing Fact Book: It now takes $459,600 a year to afford a median-priced house in Newport

Newport Daily NewsOct 23

Kenneth Wendt Obituary

Newport BuzzOct 23

Priced Out of Newport: Buyers Need $460K a Year to Afford a Typical Home

Wednesday, October 21

WJAROct 21

Newport man pleads guilty to simple assault of minor during flight to Rhode Island

Tuesday, October 20

loveproperty.comOct 20

Miramar: tour the $27m Rhode Island mansion built by a Titanic survivor | loveproperty.com

Only In Your StateOct 20

The Oldest Restaurant in Rhode Island Was Once Run by a Pirate

Saturday, October 17

NOLA.comOct 17

Gilded Age mansion in Newport, Rhode Island has lengthy history with New Orleans ties

Friday, October 16

VogueOct 16

A Classic Rhode Island Wedding With Tennis-Inspired Details and a Performance by Norah Jones

Thursday, October 15

Travel + LeisureOct 15

This New England Town Was Ranked No. 1 in the U.S. for a Cozy Fall Weekend—With Historic Mansions, Cafés, and Ocean Views

WPRI.comOct 15

Suspect’s rape conviction surfaces after arrest in 1985 Newport murder

Wednesday, October 14

What's Up NewpOct 14

Build the Bench RI endorses five Newport candidates in its second round

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