Fall foliage in New England, from $28 a night Sep 19, 2009
Newport, R.I., from $159 per room per nightThe Fall Foliage/Fall Into Savings package includes one night in a room with a view of the water at the Hyatt Regency Newport on Goat Island, a $25 food and beverage credit valid for lunch or dinner at the Windward Restaurant or Five33, 20 percent off a pumpkin facial at the Stillwater Spa and two Fireside Kiss cocktails. Guests also get in-room Internet service and a Rhode Island fall foliage map, and will have access to an outdoor saltwater pool. (MSNBC -- Travel)
URI Set to Host 16th Annual Adams Cup of Newport Sep 15, 2009
KINGSTON, R.I. -- The University of Rhode Island will host the 16th annual Adams Cup of Newport/Cleveland Golf Classic on Sept. 21-22 at the Newport National Golf Club ... Over the past 15 years, the Adams Cup of Newport has developed into one of the finest golf tournaments on the East Coast, annually attracting some of the top NCAA golf programs in the country ... The Orchard Course at Newport National Golf Club - from the championship tees - is a par-72, 7,244-yard course designed by legendary... (Gorhody.com)
Crew of Ocean Watch Safely Navigates the Northwest Passage - East Coast Leg of Around the Americas Expedition Begins With First Port Stop in St. John's, Newfoundland Sep 9, 2009
The project, organized by (Newport, Rhode Island and Boston, Mass. in partnership with the (Seattle, Washington), has received major funding from and. (PR Newswire)
Underwater observatories get federal money Sep 8, 2009
Underwater stations will be built worldwide, from the Gulf of Alaska to about 75 miles southeast of Newport, R.I. They'll measure variables such as water temperature and current movements. Woods Hole scientist Robert Wellers says the stations will help scien 00000FF5 tists make prolonged deep-water observations that aren't possible now and save money spent on data collection. (Anchorage Daily News)
Bills address care of mentally ill inmates Sep 8, 2009
PROVIDENCE Tolls now higher on Newport bridge Toll increases approved last month for the Claiborne Pell Bridge connecting Newport and Jamestown take effect this morning. Passenger cars without E-ZPass will pay $4 per crossing instead of $2. (Boston Globe)
More of this story Sep 6, 2009
The report ranks Newport Hospital, Bradley Hospital and Butler Hospital as the strongest financial performers in 2008, with Westerly, Memorial and Landmark pulling up the rear. The Westerly Hospital s finances are fragile, according to the report, which notes the hospital s net worth declined 17 percent in 2008, at the same time its net income increased by 130 percent. (Westerly Sun, RI)
'Man in a Van' Collecting Stories of Recession Hardship Sep 1, 2009
"I like the fact that this is a way for regular folks to tell a story," said Aaron Phaneuf, 32, of Newport, R.I., a fundraiser at Brown University, after he wrote a note about the difficulties he's had raising money these days. Roger D'Ambra, 25, lost his job at a grocery store 5 1/2 months ago and has a 4-year-old daughter to support. (Fox News)
Naval Academy ousts head of R.I. prep school Sep 1, 2009
Captain Leland Hart Sebring has been commanding officer of the US Naval Academy Preparatory School in Newport since July 2007. An academy spokesman declined to comment on why Sebring was relieved, citing privacy reasons. (Boston Globe)
GALLOWS Return to North America for Support Tours with AFI and Flogging Molly in October Aug 29, 2009
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'Incredible story' behind veteran's Navy Cross Aug 29, 2009
The Supply Corps will take Granston's Navy Cross to Rhode Island when the Navy school moves into its new home at Naval Station Newport in 2011, although some of the memorabilia at the museum will stay behind, Titus said. The University of Georgia, which will turn the base into a medical campus when the Navy leaves, intends to use the 1910 Carnegie library that houses the museum as a showcase for the history of the property, said Tim Burgess, UGA vice president for finance and administration. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Going organic movement takes hold on local farms Aug 28, 2009
Listed below are some of the farms in the South County area whose products are accessible in South County or nearby Stonington (some local farmers choose to go to Providence or Newport markets). If you want to verify a particular farm s presence at a market or a particular product, please call them directly, as some weeks the market patterns might change. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Mark Weed, spouse of R.I. Senate head Aug 25, 2009
NEWPORT, R.I. - The husband of Rhode Island Senate President M. Teresa Paiva-Weed has died of cancer. Mark Weed died at his home in Newport Saturday, about eight months after he was diagnosed with the disease ... He worked for 30 years at Eastern Ice Co., and he was a grand knight of the Newport Knights of Columbus. (Boston Globe)
Cash defeats Courier for Champions Cup crown Aug 24, 2009
NEWPORT, R.I. -- Pat Cash of Australia defeated Jim Courier to defend his singles title at the Hall of Fame Champions Cup on Sunday ... His victory at Newport last year was also over Courier -- and also 6-3, 6-4. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Authors first book is a mystery Aug 23, 2009
In the second story, the two of them open a PI firm in Newport. These two short stories are perfect for an afternoon at the beach, says Goewey, who has plans to publish a full-length novel in the fall. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Unapproved TV spots land 'Survivor' Hatch in jail Aug 21, 2009
All three interviews were filmed Monday at Hatch's sister's house in Newport, Ribas said. WJAR aired a small part of the interview Monday night, and more on Tuesday morning. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Survivor Hatch behind bars for TV interviews Aug 20, 2009
Extensive permission processAll three interviews were filmed Monday at Hatch's sister's house in Newport, Ribas said ... Speaking to Lauer from her home in Newport, she said a sheriffs deputy and another official arrived at her house within hours of the airing of Hatch's TODAY interview. (MSNBC -- News)
Sister: 'Survivor' Winner Jailed For TV Interview Aug 20, 2009
NEWPORT, Rhode Island -- The sister of "Survivor" winner Richard Hatch says she thinks her brother was sent back to jail because he granted an interview ... Hatch, 48, had been staying at his sister's Newport, Rhode Island house with a monitoring device while on home confinement. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Odd news: Lobsterman seeks home for giant crustacean12 1/2 pound lobster is about 60 years old Aug 15, 2009
Morris and his deckhand caught the crustacean late last month near the Newport Bridge. Reader Comments. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Master Gardeners have successful tour Aug 13, 2009
The gardens were mainly in Washington County, according to Ann, but also spread out as far as Pascoag, North Scituate, Newport and even some in Massachusetts. The project sites included the Ronald McDonald House garden, Prescott Farm in Newport, the President s Garden at URI, as well as the botanical gardens. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Tony Bennett, Dave Brubeck spin magic again Aug 12, 2009
NEWPORT, Rhode Island (AP): Tony Bennett and Dave Brubeck spun some of their old magic when they performed together for only the second time in their 60-plus-year careers. The inspiration came from documentary filmmaker Bruce Ricker after he discovered that the two music legends were performing back-to-back sets Sunday at the close of George Wein's CareFusion Jazz Festival 55 at Newport, Rhode Island ... Brubeck closed his set with his quartet's classic "Take Five," which he recorded 50 years... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
UPDATE: Rhode Island shutting down small business for non-payment of taxes... Aug 10, 2009
Don Russell, owner of Dr. Doolittle s Pets and More on Newport Avenue in East Providence, checks on one of his Australian conures at his closed store ... He asked if he could keep the pet shop on Newport Avenue open long enough to liquidate by selling off the animals. (The Drudge Report)
From sonar to mammograms Aug 9, 2009
In the early 1990s, Navy computer scientists at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center in Newport, R.I., came up with a new software algorithm to filter out signal (information about likely mines tethered to the bottom of a harbor, for instance) from noise (all of the other junk on the bottom of the harbor). In the mid-1990s, Michael Duarte, a specialist in signal processing and artificial intelligence who worked at the center, decided to pursue some grant funding that was available to support the... (Boston Globe)
Koefelda, White tops in An Ri Ra Race Aug 9, 2009
Kimberly Leibe, Newport Beach, CA, 33:05; 7. Charissa Bisch, Butte, 36:57; 8. (Montana Standard, MT)
HUD approves UGA 'one-stop' homeless clinic at Navy school Aug 8, 2009
The NSCS will re-located to Naval Station Newport, R.I, in 2011 ... The Navy is scheduled to finish its move to Naval Station Newport in Rhode Island in the spring of 2011. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Grammy winner Chaka Khan leads entertainment lineup 55th jazz festival in Rhode Island Aug 8, 2009
NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) Grammy-winning singer Chaka Khan leads the list of entertainers at the Newport Jazz Festival, which celebrates its 55th anniversary this weekend. Chaka Khan will be joined by the George Duke Trio at the International Tennis Hall of Fame when the event kicks off Friday. (FOX61, CT)
The nation comes to Marblehead: U.S. Junior Championships begin next week Aug 7, 2009
Adams came up from Newport for Marblehead Junior Race Week, and finished second overall in full-rig Lasers. This coming week, he will be sailing in a Rhodes 19s, which are a completely different species of boat, but Adams seemed to master them to win the July final event qualifier in light winds and Boston Harbor chop. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
By Any Means brings chemistry and history to the Newport jazz festival Aug 7, 2009
The free-jazz group By Any Means brings its chemistry and history to the Newport festival ... Newport s jazz festival - which this year has been christened George Wein s CareFusion Jazz Festival 55 - once again will bring some of the music s biggest and most popular practitioners to Fort Adams State Park in Rhode Island ... Now, for the first time, the New York-based trio will play a date in New England, at one of the most revered events in jazz lore - the Newport jazz festival. (Boston Globe)
Safe and Sound...at No. 1: 'STAY' by SafetySuit is No.1 on VH-1 Top 20 Countdown Aug 5, 2009
Nantucket Nectars Sunset Music Series w/ Collective Soul Newport, Rhode Island. Aug 14. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Cincy's gripe, more from BE media day Aug 5, 2009
NEWPORT, R.I. -- When Cincinnati coach Brian Kelly received a copy of his team's 2009 schedule, he made it clear to Big East officials he wasn't pleased with opening the season against a conference opponent on the road. "I screamed," Kelly said Tuesday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
• Sun to sea and everything in between Aug 4, 2009
Sun to Sea involved a variety of topics including an underwater acoustics segment lead by Bob Drake and Alfred Garceau of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center in Newport, Rhode Island. As acoustics experts, they taught students about underwater sound properties and how both humans and animals make use of them. (Juneau Empire)
Querrey wins L.A. to earn first title of season Aug 3, 2009
The sixth-seeded Querrey had lost in the finals at New Zealand to Juan Martin del Potro in January, and the last two weeks he came up short in the championship match at Newport, Rhode Island and Indianapolis. Querrey became the fifth player to reach the finals in four events this season, joining Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Oldest active US synagogue opens visitors center Aug 2, 2009
The new $12 million visitors center next to the Touro Synagogue in Newport, R.I. The synagogue was dedicated in 1763 and is the oldest existing Jewish house of worship in the United States ... NEWPORT, R.I. - The Touro Synagogue was barely 25 years old when George Washington offered a vision of religious tolerance in a letter he sent its congregants ... In 1658, 15 families of Sephardic Jews traveled to Newport, a bustling waterfront hub in Rhode Island, a colony founded by Roger Williams on the... (Boston Globe)
Bump tries to quiet controversy over her interest in state auditor gig Aug 2, 2009
He used the address of his Newport lawyer to register it with the Coast Guard, but kept it off his West Yarmouth home. Mihos said at the time that he stored the boat in Rhode Island for six months in the offseason, which he said exempted him from the sales tax. (Boston Globe)
Navy detonates suspicious object found in Holliston yard Jul 31, 2009
The technician contacted colleagues at Naval Station Newport in Rhode Island. The Navy site's explosive ordinance disposal detachment arrived and authorities decided to detonate the device as a precaution, according to Cassidy. (Holliston Tab, MA)
Newport folk festival marks 50th annniversary Jul 31, 2009
Joan Baez, seen performing at Pete Seeger's 90th birthday in May 2009,was just 18 when she performed at the first Newport Folk Festival, a self-described neurotic and high maintenance teenager who remembers trembling in her sandals as she waited her turn on stage ... PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island - Joan Baez was just 18 when she performed at the first Newport Folk Festival, a self-described neurotic and high maintenance teenager who remembers trembling in her sandals as she waited her turn on stage... (MSNBC -- Music)
Easton man killed in RI crash Jul 29, 2009
He was transported to Newport Hospital but died before he arrived. Services will be held Wednesday, July 29 at 1:45 p.m. at Sharon Memorial Park. (Easton Journal, MA)
Back to the Buckeye State Jul 29, 2009
Before arriving in Annapolis however, DeMell would take a one-year detour at the Naval Academy Preparatory School in Newport, Rhode Island. There he spent the 2007-2008 academic year preparing to become both a Midshipman and an FBS football player, bulking up by some 15-pounds and settling in at the offensive guard position in Navys flexbone offense. (GoMidshipmen.com)
Luxury fall foliage cruises on sale Jul 25, 2009
After departing from Brooklyn on October 29, the Queen Mary 2 will sail to nearby Newport, Rhode Island where the elaborate summer cottages of the Vanderbilts, the Astors, and other giants of the industrial age remain many of which are open for public viewing. The ship will dock in Boston on All Hallows Eve, giving passengers the perfect opportunity to visit nearby Salem home to the legendary witch trials of 1692. (MSNBC -- Travel)
What kind of vacation does your family like active or lazy? Jul 23, 2009
We had been to Newport, RI for a wedding, then spent a few days in Boston, then headed over to Cooperstown. After that, hung out on LI at the beach & pool with family. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Dogfighting sentence ending for ex-NFL star Vick Jul 20, 2009
He spent about three years in federal prison and is serving the final 90 days of his sentence on home confinement in Newport. Hatch last week asked a federal judge for permission to leave for Samoa next month, when filming begins. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
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Hespeler pitches a no-hitter Jul 18, 2009
Greene (17-3 overall) wraps up regular-season play on Sunday with a 4 p.m. game against R&R Construction at Cardines Field in Newport. The playoffs begin on Wednesday. (Westerly Sun, RI)
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The Newport Daily News ... Newport, Rhode Island - America's First Resort ... IN TODAY'S NEWS:Newport council OKs funding for sewer pipe repairs. (Newport Daily News, RI)
Click here to subscribe or to log on to the e-paper.To see subscription rates. Click here. IN TODAY'S NEWS:The owners of a Newport house are ordered to downsize.State changes policy on posting swimming bans at Easton's Beach.Etta James bows out of jazz festival; Chaka Khan is in.To read these and other stories, pick up The Daily News today, or sign up for home delivery or the electronic version of the paper. For subscription information, click on 'Subscriber Services.'More of this story Jul 16, 2009
The Newport Daily News ... Newport, Rhode Island - America's First Resort ... IN TODAY'S NEWS:The owners of a Newport house are ordered to downsize. (Newport Daily News, RI)
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The Newport Daily News ... Newport, Rhode Island - America's First Resort ... Suspect in bank robberies last week in Newport and Providence is arrested in Boston. (Newport Daily News, RI)
* Lucky loser Ram beats Querrey to win first ATP title Jul 14, 2009
HAPPY HUNGARIANS: A change of tactics reaped dividends for Rajeev Ram, while in Budapest Agnes Szavay gave the home crowd something to cheer AP AND AFP , NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND Tuesday, Jul 14, 2009, Page 18. Rajeev Ram serves to Sam Querrey during the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships final on Sunday in Newport, Rhode Island ... The 25-year old Ram, a lucky loser after top-seeded Mardy Fish withdrew on Monday to replace Andy Roddick on the US Davis Cup team, won the first all-US final on... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* Holder Santoro loses, Querrey and Ram in final Jul 13, 2009
AFP , NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND Monday, Jul 13, 2009, Page 18. American Sam Querrey denied Frenchman Fabrice Santoros bid for an unprecedented third consecutive title with a semi-final triumph on Saturday at the ATP Hall of Fame Championship. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Survivor winner seeks confinement reprieve Jul 12, 2009
NEWPORT, Rhode Island - "Survivor" winner Richard Hatch, who's serving home confinement for tax evasion, wants a leave to star in a 10th anniversary edition of the reality TV show in Samoa ... He's serving the final 90 days of his sentence in home confinement in Newport, Rhode Island. (MSNBC -- News)
Seles enters Hall, talks openly of '93 stabbing Jul 12, 2009
NEWPORT, Rhode Island - Monica Seles is comfortable talking about her on-court stabbing 16 years ago even on a day of celebration. The 35-year-old Seles was enshrined in the International Tennis Hall of Fame during a ceremony on Newport's grass courts on Saturday. (MSNBC -- Sports)
* Santoro dominates at Hall of Fame Jul 12, 2009
AP, NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND Sunday, Jul 12, 2009, Page 18. Taylor Dent of the US leaps to make a volley during his Hall of Fame Championships match against defending champion Fabrice Santoro of France in Newport, Rhode Island, on Friday ... Santoro, 36, the oldest singles player on the ATP Tour, raised his record to 12-0 on Newports grass courts. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Santoro wins twice to reach Hall of Fame semis Jul 11, 2009
Fabrice Santoro improves to 12-0 at Newport, reaches semis - Tennis - SI.com ... Santoro moves to 12-0 at Newport, reaches semis ... NEWPORT, Rhode Island (AP) -- Two-time defending champion Fabrice Santoro continued his dominance at the Hall of Fame Championships on Friday, winning two matches to advance to the semifinals. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
RI debates changing state name linked to slavery Jul 11, 2009
But Keith Stokes, who traces his ancestry to African slaves brought to colonial Newport in the 17th century, says there's no need to ignore history and that the full name should remain as is ... "We have history, we know the history, and now we're ready to make that change," said Victoria Johnson, a member of the Newport County NAACP. The state NAACP also backs the name change ... Lima remains a hero to Stokes, now executive director of the Newport County Chamber of Commerce, although they're on... (Anchorage Daily News)
Paratore Earls Jul 11, 2009
The couple plans a July 2009 wedding in Newport , Rhode Island. Loading commenting interface. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
* Frances Santoro wins rain-delayed match on third day Jul 11, 2009
AP , NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND Saturday, Jul 11, 2009, Page 19. Two-time defending champ Fa-brice Santoro of France won his rain-delayed opening-round match by beating Flavio Cipolla of Italy 6-3, 7-5 at the Hall of Fame Championships on Thursday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
* Surprised Bogomolov Jr finds himself in spotlight Jul 10, 2009
AP , NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND Friday, Jul 10, 2009, Page 19. Defending champion Alize Cornet of France returns to Shahar Peer of Israel during their Budapest Grand Prix second-round match in Budapest on Wednesday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Two-time defending Newport champ Santoro wins Jul 10, 2009
NEWPORT, Rhode Island (AP) -Two-time defending champ Fabrice Santoro of France won his rain-delayed opening round match by beating Flavio Cipolla of Italy 6-3, 7-5, at the Hall of Fame Championships on Thursday ... "I feel like they are very happy to see me back," said Santoro, who promised to return for one more year if he won Newport last year. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Bogomolov unexpectedly in Newport spotlight Jul 9, 2009
NEWPORT, Rhode Island (AP) -- Alex Bogomolov Jr. unexpectedly found himself in the spotlight at the Hall of Fame Championships on Wednesday, upsetting fifth-seeded Arnaud Clement of France 1-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the opening round of the rain-hampered event. Playing in the one of the few mid-afternoon matches, Bogomolov beat Clement in front of an unusually large crowd on a side court. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
* Cornet ousts Voskoboeva in first round at Budapest Jul 9, 2009
AP, NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND. Heavy rain halted the only three matches that began at the Hall of Fame Championships on Tuesday, ending play before two-time defending champion Fabrice Santoro got onto the grass court. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
New sponsor emerges to revive New York's flagship jazz festival for 2010 Jul 8, 2009
CareFusion also will sponsor this year's Aug. 7-9 jazz festival in Newport, R.I., which will feature Tony Bennett, Branford Marsalis, Dave Brubeck and Etta James, among others. Wein said the sponsorship means that Newport "will not lose money this year" and puts the festival on more solid financial footing for next year ... Wein would say only that the deal roughly offsets the amount lost when JVC pulled out of Newport and New York. (FOX61, CT)
* Bondarenko beats Sprem to advance at Suez Grand Prix Jul 8, 2009
AP, NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND ... Indias Amritraj, the runner-up last year, beat Danai Udomchoke of Thailand, 6-1, 6-4 and Dent, the 2002 Newport champion, defeated Marcos Daniel of Brazil, 6-2, 6-1. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Navy school contingent sets sail Jul 1, 2009
Remaining center personnel held a brief ceremony Tuesday to mark its move to Naval Station Newport in Rhode Island, where it stands up, in military parlance, today ... CSS is the first of the 55-year-old base's commands to make the move to Naval Station Newport since Congress voted to close the Navy school as part of a round of base realignments in 2005 ... "Their children are here. This is their home. They don't want to go to Newport.". (Athens Banner-Herald)
Newport Wine & Food Festival in Rho... Jun 27, 2009
Newport Wine Festival in Rhode Island. Newport Wine & Food Festival in Rhode Island ... Culinary Food & Wine Event at the Historical Mansions in Newport. (Suite101.com)
R.I. May End Link To Slavery Past Jun 27, 2009
Other settlers made their homes in modern-day Portsmouth and Newport on Aquidneck Island, then known as the Isle of Rhodes. In 1663, English King Charles II granted a royal charter joining all the settlements into a single colony called "The Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations." The name stuck. (CBS News)
Beverly golfer Kevin Daly competes in Massachusetts Open Championships Jun 25, 2009
From there, he thought about trying to become a golf pro like his older brother - who first worked at The Country Club in Brookline and Newport Country Club in Newport, Rhode Island - but he knew the job might hinder his ability to start a family. I really wanted to get married and have kids and I knew being a golf pro would make that difficult, Daly said. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
