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Edith L. Braman, a cherished member of the Newport community, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2025, at the age of 89. Born in Newport, RI, she was the daughter of the late Roger P....

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Dec 6, 2024 · NEWPORT – In an effort to keep local food pantries stocked as the holidays near, the Rhode Island Foundation is matching every donation the public makes to Trinity Rep during the 2024 run of “A Christmas Carol” with an equal grant to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank, up to a total of $75,000.

Dec 27, 2024 · In a similar vein, Kennedy said his main focus as he heads into 2024 is making engagement between the public and the city more efficient. He has already proposed a few ideas for the upcoming City Council, including an automated artificial intelligence program to respond to citizen inquiries 24 hours a day, improving the city website and working alongside the many community organizations ...

Nov 12, 2024 · NEWPORT – The City Council has unofficially selected Councilor Charlie Holder to serve as the city’s mayor for the next two years.. Holder, who served as the council representative for the Second Ward over the past four years, ran as an at-large council candidate this year, receiving the most votes of any other candidate.

Dec 3, 2024 · “The beauty of local government is it is more than just a representative democracy. We are a direct reflection of all of you, the good, the bad, the ugly, and so because of that, when you engage with us, please be incredibly thoughtful with how you do so, but do not ever shy away from reaching out and giving us your direct feedback, it makes us …

Dec 31, 2024 · Often quiet in its operations, the Navy and War College had a few major headlines in 2024 that could have impacts that play out in 2025. In September, the council passed a resolution to get further insight into a Naval War College report leaked to Councilor Angela Lima called “Project 150: Building Capacity: Fulfilling a Vision.” Although the full document has yet to be made public, Lima ...

Nov 29, 2024 · Holidays at the Newport MansionsNov. 22– Jan. 1, 2025. The Preservation Society of Newport County, the steward of some of the most popular mansion museums in the city, has a whole slate of events for the holiday season.

Jan 10, 2025 · Healthy Transitions: This program supports adolescents and young adults (ages 15-26) who have experienced a first episode of a mental health condition or are at risk of developing a serious mental illness or substance use disorder.Services include therapy, psychiatry, case management, nursing care, and support to …