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Wickenden Street Makers Market is Saturday
The Wickenden Street Makers Market is set to take over the streets on Saturday, April 26, from 11a.m. to 6 p.m. They will feature more   50 local artists and small businesses showcasing their … more
Imago presents Ed Shea in 'I Am My Own Wife'
Imago Foundation for the Arts (IFA) will present Ed Shea performing Doug Wright’s Pulitzer and Tony-award-winning play, “I am My Own Wife,” at Imago Gallery, on Friday, April 25 and … more
Annual Driving Miss Daffy Parade returns to Newport
The Audrain Automobile Museum, in partnership with Newport Daffodil Days, invites everyone to the 11th annual Driving Miss Daffodil Parade — a joyful tribute to the 1,200,000 daffodils that … more
Norman Bird Sanctuary hosting a City Nature Challenge
Norman Bird Sanctuary is hosting a City Nature Challenge  (CNC) this weekend. Whether you're an experienced naturalist or a beginner, the CNC is a chance to get outside, explore, and … more
Fogland cleanup is Saturday in Tiverton
Volunteer groups are partnering to clean up the Fogland area of Tiverton on Saturday, April 26, from 10 to 11 a.m. Join as they plog (jog and pick up trash). This event is free and all are welcome to … more
Family Arbor Day Tree Trek at Blithewold
Blithewold is hosting a Family Arbor Day Tree Trek with Connie Ganley on Saturday, April 26 (rain date April 27), from 10 a.m. to noon. Visitors should meet at the Visitors Center Bring the … more
Earth Day cleanup is Saturday in Portsmouth
The Portsmouth Conservation Commission in partnership with Litter-Free Rhode Island will sponsor an Earth Day Clean-up on Saturday April 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Glen Brown House, Linden … more
Newport Live hosts South African Freedom Day Celebration
Experience an extraordinary evening with legendary South African saxophonist McCoy Mrubata and his new sextet Siyabulela at the beautiful Casino Theatre. A living legend of South African jazz, … more
A Froggy Night Hike with Audubon
Audubon’s Caratunk Wildlife Refuge in Seekonk is host for a Froggy Night Hike this Friday, April 25, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Spend the evening with Audubon and discover which frogs are active … more
An extreme high tide in October 2024 completely flooded an access road at Gull Cove, off Route 24.
Coastal photos needed of Saturday’s king tide
Get your cameras ready! Extreme high tides will return to Rhode Island coastlines on Saturday, April 26, at 7:33 p.m.   The University of Rhode Island is asking Rhode Islanders to join … more
‘Stop the Bleed’ training in Portsmouth next week
The R.I. Medical Reserve Corps (RIMRC) will be offering “Stop the Bleed” training to the public from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23, at the CFP Arts, Wellness, and Community Center, 933 … more
Start Making Sense, a Talking Heads tribute band, will perform at the Ragged Island Music Fest on Sunday, June 8.
Portsmouth brewery’s shows OK’d, but with decibel limit
PORTSMOUTH — The good news for Ragged Island Brewing is that its outdoor concert series that begins June 7 has been approved by the Town Council. more
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Visitors participate in sanding and prepping a rain barrel for painting at last year’s rain barrel event in Barrington.
Gardeners have the best dirt
The smell of dirt is intoxicating. It is said to be a natural antidepressant. It’s spring, and it’s Earth Month — the perfect time to get dirty. The Eastern Rhode Island … more
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Rosanna Ortiz (left), president of RMO Public Relations and Kristen Adamo (right), president and CEO of the Providence Warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau, share a glass of wine at the Reserve on Dorrance in Providence — one of the many venues hosting their upcoming culinary and wine event in the city. 
Food and wine, more food and more wine … 
Some people just want to sit down. Rhode Island’s foodie culture calls for more than just chain restaurants and drive-throughs that cater to the fast-paced, on-the-go lifestyle many have … more
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Rick North grimaces during arm wrestling practice at the VFW Post 5390 in Common Fence Point last Thursday night. North is organizing a tournament there on April 12 to raise money toward a needed sprinkler system at the hall.
A call to arms in Portsmouth
Rick North says his competitive arm-wrestling days pretty much ended six or seven years ago, but he still gets a thrill out of helping members of the younger generation get into the sport. more
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Atlas Gunneman, 6, was the youngest participant in a line dancing class hosted by the Portsmouth Recreation Department at the Knights of Columbus in Middletown last week. In the background is Wendy Bulk (left), Portsmouth’s director of parks and recreation who was leading the class, and Atlas’s mom, Stefanie Gallo.
Portsmouth takes fitness and wellness on the road
PORTSMOUTH — About 30 women followed Wendy Bulk’s every move inside the Middletown Knights of Columbus hall last week as she taught them basic line dancing moves such as the sliding step, … more
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Vincent Moretti, the head docent shows off one of the cars in the museum.
The fast and the curious 
Falling asleep on the job is typically a fireable offense. Maybe that’s why office chairs tend to have wheels — so no one gets too comfortable. A more comfortable chair might invite a … more
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Nora Barre stands in front of POP! — this year’s main feature of the Lumina Winter Festival.
Winter lights up   
There aren’t many times when it is appropriate to scream. However, a local display of puppets in downtown Providence actually invites people to do just this. People of all age groups are … more
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Annual 5k beach race benefits Mt. Hope High indoor track program
The Mt. Hope High School indoor track and field team's annual "I'd Rather Be Indoor" 5k run/walk steps off Sunday morning, Dec. 8, at Bristol Town Beach. The race starts at 10:30 a.m. Organizers … more
Playground designer Conor Hammond chats with Parks and Recreation Director Wendy Bulk at the new playground at Glen Park.
Yet another reason to visit Glen Park in Portsmouth
It may not have all the bells and whistles of the Portsmouth Community Playground that opened in June on Turnpike Avenue, but the new play area at Glen Park is a welcome addition to the nearby … more
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Dillon Fesmire (right), as Scraggs, gets Addison-Anne Aleicho, as Esther, to re-join the gang in the Portsmouth High School Drama Club’s fall production of “The Tin Can Bros Creation, Solve It Squad.” The comedy, inspired by the Scooby Doo gang, comes to PHS for performances Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 21-23.
‘Solve it Squad’ comes to Portsmouth High Nov. 21-23
PORTSMOUTH — Get ready to embark on an exciting adventure as Portsmouth High School Drama Club proudly presents the captivating play, “Solve it Squad.” more
Stu Krous will be performing a special Veterans Day concert at the VFW Post 5390 in Portsmouth from 6-10 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 10. It’s free for veterans ($2 donation in support of Post 5390 for non-veterans).
VFW Post 5390 in Portsmouth has big plans for veterans
PORTSMOUTH — VFW Post 5390 in Common Fence Point has a full slate of activities culminating in Monday’s annual Veterans Day ceremony. First up is a Chili Cook-Off and fund-raiser … more
Billy Wilson, Greenvale Vineyard’s winemaker, performs a “punch-down” of grapes inside a 150-gallon bin during a tour by Swedish entrepreneurs on Friday. Fermenting wines release carbon dioxide, which pushes the grapes’ skins to the top. The punch-downs keep the skins mixed with the juice, which leads to better flavor, aromatics, and color. “The fruit was clean and dry due to the cooler climate this fall. The grapes also maintained their natural acidity and we were able to make different types of wines this season,” Wilson said.
It was a very good year — for grapes
PORTSMOUTH — Billy Wilson is busy punching down grapes into their purplish-red juices that are sitting inside a large tub at Greenvale Vineyard’s new production facility. Using … more
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Cyclists make their way over the Escape Bridge and into Island Park during last year’s event.
Portsmouth: 2nd Sakonnet Coastal Bike & Stroll is Saturday
PORTSMOUTH —  Bike Newport and the Island Park Preservation Society invite all to attend the second annual Sakonnet Coastal Bike & Stroll on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 9 a.m. to noon. … more
New to the Bristol tour this year is the spectacular DeWolf-Guiteras House on High Street.
Bristol House Tour will open 12 private homes next month
The Bristol Historical & Preservation Society is holding its House Tour 2024 on Saturday, Sept. 21, when 12 private homes, some of which have not been open for more than 25 years, will be … more
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