The Newport Daily News

The Newport Daily News is an independent daily newspaper that operates six days a week, catering to Newport County in Rhode Island. It releases its editions in the morning from Monday to Friday, as well as on Saturday mornings. This newspaper holds the distinction of being the largest family-owned publication in the state.

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7 Patriots players under most pressure heading into 2025 training camp

1 week ago | newportri.com | Jordy McElroy

Several New England Patriots players face pressure to perform during the upcoming training camp. Competition for roster spots is fierce due to new coaching staff and player acquisitions. Returning players like Rhamondre Stevenson and Kyle Dugger must prove their value against rookies and free agents. Every player on the roster will have something to prove when the New England Patriots start training camp in July. Such is the case for a team with a new vision and direction under coach Mike Vrabel.
Fishing for fluke this time of year takes patience and planning

1 week ago | newportri.com | Dave Monti

The summer flounder (fluke) bite is on. Anglers are hooking up with keeper fluke off Newport, in lower Narragansett Bay, Mount Hope Bay, along our coastal shore and around Block Island. Here are some tips to catch bigger fish:You need to plan, plan and plan your tripsThe idea is to select five to six places you will fish based on wind and tide being in line. This is important as you want to drag your bait over the front of the fluke as they set up looking into the current.
The frenzy is starting: Track which bills have passed or died in the session's last days

1 week ago | newportri.com | Wheeler Cowperthwaite |Katherine Gregg |Patrick Anderson |Alex Kuffner

Wheeler Cowperthwaite Katherine Gregg Patrick Anderson Alex Kuffner Jonny Williams Antonia Noori FarzanProvidence JournalPROVIDENCE – As the 2025 legislative session comes to an end, The Providence Journal is tracking dozens of major bills and where they stand as the voting frenzy begins. Below is a list of all the bills being tracked in this story. Click on the bill to jump to that section of the story. Bills have been grouped by topic.
Make the start of summer sweet at these Newport County weekend events

1 week ago | newportri.com | Will Richmond

Two strawberry festivals will take place this weekend in Newport County, one at the Tiverton Farmers Market and the other at Trinity Church in Newport. Free admission to several Newport mansions will be offered to Newport County residents and hospitality employees June 21-23. St. Barnabas Church in Portsmouth will hold its 50th annual festival, featuring food, games, rides, and an auction.
Fireworks, Declaration of Independence readings highlight Fourth of July in Newport County

1 week ago | newportri.com | Will Richmond

Newport's fireworks display over the harbor is scheduled for July 4 at 9:15 p.m., with a rain date of July 5th. Several locations across Newport County will host readings of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th. Escobar's Farm in Portsmouth will have a fireworks display on July 5 at 9 p.m., following a tractor show. Jamestown's fireworks display and concert are scheduled for July 6 at East Ferry.
Rhode Island women's basketball team announces its conference schedule

1 week ago | newportri.com | Bill Koch

The University of Rhode Island women's basketball team's 2025-26 Atlantic 10 schedule includes home-and-home series against Richmond, Saint Joseph’s, Fordham, George Washington, and VCU. The Rams will play single road games against George Mason, Dayton, La Salle, and Loyola Chicago, and host single games against Davidson, Duquesne, St. Bonaventure, and Saint Louis. URI finished the 2024-25 season 17-16 overall and 11-7 in the A-10, losing in the conference tournament quarterfinals.
Red Sox brass: Team hasn't given up on 2025 season, despite Rafael Devers trade

1 week ago | newportri.com | Bill Koch

The Red Sox traded Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants after signing him to a record-breaking contract extension in 2023. The trade comes amid reported disagreements between Devers and the Red Sox front office regarding his role and the team's direction. Despite trading away another star player, the Red Sox maintain they are committed to winning and making a deep postseason run. What exactly changed from that celebratory day in January 2023?
With Devers gone, Red Sox rookies must shoulder a bigger offensive load

1 week ago | newportri.com | Jacob Rousseau

The Red Sox traded Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants for reliever Jordan Hicks and three prospects. Red Sox CEO Sam Kennedy and Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow defended the trade as beneficial for both the present and future of the team. The Red Sox front office acknowledged the team's lineup is weaker on paper but expressed optimism about the team's potential to win games. The on-field ties to the 2018 World Series team are severed.
'Everybody feels it': How a Portsmouth tragedy cut the town deep, and brought it together

1 week ago | newportri.com | Tom Mooney

15-year-old Kelly Nevitt was killed and several others injured when the stairs at the Portsmouth Portuguese American Citizens Club collapsed on June 7. Since then, community members and strangers have come together to help the town and families heal. Police are investigating whether any 'criminal factors' were involved in the collapse. PORTSMOUTH – Kim Paquette, 59, went to high school here but lives over the bridge in Tiverton now.
The Newport Flower Show returns this weekend. What to know before you go

1 week ago | newportri.com | Catherine Messier

If you love flowers, you'll want to head over to the Rosecliff mansion this weekend. Tons of breathtaking flower displays will fill the Newport mansion and surrounding grounds as part of the annual Newport Flower Show. Back for its 29th year, the show includes exhibits from botany experts, lectures on various gardening and design topics, a large marketplace and a lush flower garden party on the scenic Rosecliff lawn. Want to see the flowers in person?