Discarded trash uncaps 41-year-old murder case in ritzy seaside resort town, authorities say
William Morton, 61, faces first-degree murder charges in the 1985 killing of Hillary Hellewell in Newport, Rhode Island.
Oct 13, 2026Open source
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Middletown, Rhode Island. Counties or equivalents associated with this area: Newport. Associated ZIP codes: 02842.
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Man dead, officer injured in shootout after boat stolen in N.J. turns up in Rhode Island A man is dead afte...
A man is dead after a shootout with police in Newport, Rhode Island, that also left an officer injured.
Aug 26, 2026Open source
Former Pioneers enjoy success in out-of-area summer leagues
NEWPORT, RI — The playoffs for the New England Baseball League got underway this past weekend, but Tristan Salinas has enjoyed a very strong summer.
Aug 5, 2026Open source
8 must-see acts at Newport Folk Fest this weekend
Newport Folk Fest is Mother, as the kids say. (Do the kids still say that?) Yup, before Bonnaroo, Burning Man, or Coachella — heck, before Woodstock — th...
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Elderly man found slain at RI hotel by police sent there because of second death
An elderly man was found dead in a Newport, Rhode Island, hotel room Monday by police sent there as part of another death investigation, officials said.
May 19, 2026Open source
Throwback: The Volvo Ocean Race had a Rhode Island connection in 2015
It was 11 years ago that the worldwide Volvo Ocean Race made its North American stop in Newport.The iconic sailing Race returned to Newport two more times after
May 7, 2026Open source
Newburyport student finishes leadership program
NEWBURYPORT — Noella Suchecki of Newburyport is one of nine students from Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island, who recently completed the Nual...
May 6, 2026Open source
Many years ago I saw a sign on a barber shop near the Naval Base in Newport, Rhode Island that…
Many years ago I saw a sign on a barber shop near the Naval Base in Newport, Rhode Island that said “We fix military haircuts.” I thought it was amusing...
May 6, 2026Open source
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Police Blotter: Man convicted of sex trafficking in Greater Boston, and fake Hells Angel blackmail
A man was found guilty of trafficking women in Greater Boston. Plus: Prosecutors say a Dorchester woman posed as a Hells Angel to blackmail a Rhode Island ma...
Nov 8, 2026Open source
A large offshore wind project in New England, Revolution Wind, is fully operational
Revolution Wind, a large offshore wind project near Rhode Island, is fully up and running — despite several attempts by the Trump administration to stop it.
Nov 7, 2026Open source
Offshore Revolution Wind development is now fully operational
Revolution Wind reached full commercial operation off the coast of Rhode Island in October, developer Ørsted told investors on Thursday.
Nov 6, 2026Open source
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Middletown is in Newport County, Rhode Island.
Region: Rhode Island
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02842
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Police Blotter: Man convicted of sex trafficking in Greater Boston, and fake Hells Angel blackmail
A man was found guilty of trafficking women in Greater Boston. Plus: Prosecutors say a Dorchester woman posed as a Hells Angel to blackmail a Rhode Island ma...
Nov 8, 2026Open source
A large offshore wind project in New England, Revolution Wind, is fully operational
Revolution Wind, a large offshore wind project near Rhode Island, is fully up and running — despite several attempts by the Trump administration to stop it.
Nov 7, 2026Open source
Offshore Revolution Wind development is now fully operational
Revolution Wind reached full commercial operation off the coast of Rhode Island in October, developer Ørsted told investors on Thursday.
Nov 6, 2026Open source
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41.5455560, -71.2919440
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