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More acts added to Newport Folk Festival lineup. Here's who they are
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (257+ words) The list keeps getting longer, and the show keeps getting better. More acts have been added to the 2026 Newport Folk Festival lineup, which will be held at Fort Adams State Park in Rhode Island from July 24-26, 2026. The festival is already…...
Judge rules 'Survivor' star from RI owes $3.2 million in back taxes
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (214+ words) Judge rules 'Survivor' star from RI owes $3.2 million in back taxes'The Providence Journal Judge rules 'Survivor' star from RI owes $3.2 million in back taxes 'Survivor' star Richard Hatch has been battling with the U.S. government over taxes for two decades. More…...
From Gilded Age mansions to the Folk Festival, here are 5 things to know about Newport
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (183+ words) Rhode Island may be the smallest state, but it's packed with history, scenic trails for hiking and biking, pristine beaches, museums, entertainment venues and dining options galore. But how much do ... From Gilded Age mansions to the Folk Festival, here…...
Pine House Kitchen & Bar opens new Portsmouth spot
2+ week, 2+ day ago (182+ words) Pine House Kitchen & Bar'is charting a new course starting this spring. The Tiverton restaurant, which opened at 13 Crandall Road in April 2024, 'announced this week plans to expand to a second location just over the Sakonnet River Bridge. Pine House's sister…...
Brandi Carlile returning to Newport Folk Festival 2026 line up. Who else?
2+ week, 4+ day ago (379+ words) The list of performers keeps growing when it comes to the Newport Folk Festival, being held at Fort Adams State Park in Rhode Island from July 24-26. Acts that have previously been announced include This Is Lorelei, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Hayley…...
Newport says they have the tallest lifeguard chairs in the US. Does the claim stack up?
5+ mon, 2+ day ago (286+ words) The City of Newport is a magnet for superlatives and firsts. It has the oldest continuously run tavern as well as the oldest synagogue in the country. It was the first city in the United States to install gas-powered street…...
Is tourism a boon or a hassle for Newport? Depends on who you ask
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (143+ words) Among the concerns are tourism's impact on traffic, and that it made it difficult to access Newport for residents and guests alike. Is tourism a boon or a hassle for Newport? Depends on who you ask NEWPORT " Discover Newport asked…...
The Newport International Boat Show opens Sept. 11. Here's what to know
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (355+ words) NEWPORT " The Newport International Boat Show, presented by BankNewport, will return to the City by the Sea on Thursday, Sept. 11. The show spans more than 17 acres and will feature 350 sailboats and powerboats, with some making their United States debut. Here's…...
WATCH: Zachary Svajda serves out a 6-3 6-4 win in the second men's semifinal at Newport
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (27+ words) Zachary Svajda wins the second men's semifinal on July 12 at the Newport Tennis Hall of Fame Open. He'll play Adrian Mannarino in the final on Sunday....
Ahead of big-name inductions, Newport's International Tennis Hall of Fame shows off huge makeover
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (913+ words) Global attention from the impending high-profile inductions of Roger Federer and Serena Williams helped drive the makeover. NEWPORT " The International Tennis Hall of Fame recently underwent a multimillion-dollar renovation, giving the museum spaces and displays a facelift for the first…...