The turning of the calendar to May isn't just a sign that summer is almost here; it's also a reminder that paid parking season is back in Newport The City of Newport’s paid parking and residential sticker programs returned on May 1 Pay by plate parking is in effect from 9 a.m in other metered areas (check signage) May 1 through Oct On-street multi-space parking meters are located on specific streets throughout downtown Newport and along Memorial Boulevard at Easton’s Beach  Parking at an on-street metered space is limited to a maximum of three hours and the rate is $2 per hour Payment can also be made with the Passport Mobile App Look for the Zone number on nearby signs or decals Newport residents with a valid Resident Parking Permit qualify for two hours of free parking at on-street metered spaces Metered Parking at Cliff Walk and Forty Steps A Pay-by-Plate multi-space parking meter is located Narragansett Avenue near the Forty Steps Restroom Choose the number of hours you wish to park (up to four hours) enter your license plate number and deposit your payment (credit card There is no need to return to your vehicle to put a receipt on the dashboard Payment can also be made using the Passport Mobile App Is there an app to pay for parking in Newport?Motorists using the City’s paid parking spaces are encouraged to pay directly from their smartphone by downloading the Passport Mobile App at www.CityofNewport.com/Parking or by searching for the Passport App on their mobile device’s app store select the zone number that is posted on nearby signage and enter the vehicle license plate number Users can then view their parking history and extend their sessions with the tap of a button All City pay stations accept credit cards or coins with the minimum payment for credit cards set at one hour Parking kiosks located at the Touro Street Lot and Long Wharf Lot as well as at 40 Steps on Narragansett Avenue accept credit cards Newport residents will once again be granted three free hours of parking at the Mary Street Parking Lot seven days per week as a self-pay lot with rates of $3 per hour and $20 per day Pay stations are located in the center of the lot adjacent to the restroom and accept cash or credit cards Newport residents will also be eligible for three hours of metered parking at all metered spaces with two hours of free parking available until then Discounted parking is available through the City's Downtown Employee Parking Program is intended to provide employees and businesses in the waterfront/downtown area that do not have sufficient parking for their employees with an option for parking at the Gateway Visitors Center parking lot at a significant discount to the posted rates Any business located in the waterfront/downtown area of the City of Newport is eligible for the Employee Discount Parking Program individuals that work in the downtown area whose employer does not participate in the program may purchase discount parking stickers provided they show proof of employment All employees participating in the Employee Discount Parking Program whether the stickers were purchased by the employer or the employee may be required to provide identification upon exiting the lot to verify they are entitled to the discount Participants in the Employee Discount Parking Program are required to complete a Discount Parking Program application available at the attendant booth in the Gateway Parking Lot. Upon completion of the application, and payment of the appropriate fee, participants will be issued the discount parking stickers.  Discount parking stickers are available at a cost of $6 per sticker (minimum of 20 stickers) and are good for 12 hours of parking per day. For time over 12 hours, the parker has the option of using an additional sticker or paying the actual computed rate for hours or portions thereof in excess of twelve hours. Applications are available at the Gateway Parking Lot Attendant Booth. If you have any questions, please contact the City’s Transportation Manager at 401-845-5712. Parking fees will also be in effect at the Gateway Visitor’s Center Parking Lot as of May 1. Parking rates there are $5 per hour, billed in 30-minute increments. Weekly and monthly rates are also available. Dafydd Williams has been on the coaching staff at Newport since former boss Graham Coughlan brought him in from Bristol Rovers Newport County interim manager Dafydd Williams says "a lot needs to change" at the club before next season County's disappointing 2024-25 ended with a 4-1 home defeat by Tranmere Rovers which saw them finish just above the League Two relegation zone Williams took charge for the final two games of the season after Nelson Jardim recently left his role as head coach we've probably finished in the position we deserve to finish," Williams told BBC Sport Wales "It's not good enough for this football club and those that are here next year – that has to be a real reality check for them because in my opinion a lot of it is unacceptable "A lot needs to change to move forward and to go in the right direction as a football club." 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A Daily News Service of the North Carolina Coastal Federation More Articles More Articles More Articles More Articles More Articles 05/02/2025 by Colby Shaw of Newport has broken a 15-year state record with his recent catch of a vermilion snapper The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries announced the new state record Thursday The previous state record for the highly prized species was 6 pounds The division said Shaw was fishing in his own vessel when the fish struck his cut bait “Shaw made quick work of reeling in his state record fish landing it using his Shimano rod and reel with 65-pound braid,” according to the announcement Shaw’s fish measured 23.5-inches fork length which is from the tip of the nose to the fork in the tail Fisheries staff weighed in the fish at the division’s headquarters office in Morehead City waters “is a smart seafood choice because it is sustainably managed and responsibly harvested under U.S regulations,” according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Vermilion snappers’ range extends from Cape Hatteras to southeastern Brazil and includes the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea, according to the National Marine Fisheries Service. Recreational anglers landed 3.4 million pounds of vermilion snapper in 2023, the most recent figures in NOAA Fisheries’ recreational fishing landings database The North Carolina coast is spectacular! When you purchase a North Carolina Coastal Federation license plate, you help keep our coast healthy and beautiful, and support the nonprofit journalism you’re reading now. Learn more commercial landings in the Gulf and South Atlantic totaled 1.8 million pounds and was worth about $7.2 million and they spend much of their existence close to the bottom near the continental and just off the islands The story was compiled by staff members of Coastal Review Winner of seven North Carolina Press Association awards in 2024. © 2025 North Carolina Coastal Federation. All rights reserved. — Drivers on I-64 through Newport News can expect significant traffic impacts beginning as early as May 5th as the Virginia Department of Transportation begins a long-term bridge rehabilitation project that will last through at least 2025 VDOT announced that a series of single-lane closures will be implemented at two key overpasses: J Clyde Morris Boulevard and Hampton Roads Center Parkway Watch related coverage: Virginia residents will need a REAL ID to board an airplane starting May 7 travel lanes in both directions of I-64 will be reduced from four lanes to three between exits 258 and 261 The lane reductions will roll out in phases: VDOT leaders say the construction work is expected to continue through early 2026 The timeline could change based on weather conditions and construction schedules VDOT urges drivers to stay alert in work zones and plan for potential delays Real-time updates will be available through the 511 Virginia traffic service and VDOT's social media channels For more details about the project clickhere. Competition was fierce at the Joseph “Jay” Kirwin Memorial Rugby Pitch on May 3 as 16 teams from the East Coast vied for a spot in the USA Rugby Final Fours moving on from the Atlantic Super Regionals Eight of the top women’s and men’s teams will advance to Sunday’s matches and more from the grill offer the complete Sunday Funday package Although the Newport Rugby Football Club did not qualify for the tournament they enjoyed a friendly match against the South Shore Anchors and Wick Rudd were there offering encouragement Club founder Chris Behan kept a watchful eye on the refs Freddie Hicks received numerous shout-outs for his commitment and intensity on the field Team captain Anthony Kennedy thanked the Quincy-based team for giving NRFC the opportunity to play on such a beautiful day by the water Kennedy acknowledged that while both teams played similar styles the South Shore Anchors “did it better,” before naming Kyle Hering and Garrett Behan as Newport’s Men of the Match at the post-game celebration We depend on the generosity of readers like you who support us to help with our mission to keep you informed and entertained with local We truly appreciate your trust and support — A local nonprofit is working to empower and find solutions for those experiencing homelessness Virginia Organizing a nonprofit dedicated to serving unhoused peoples has partnered with Christopher Newport University to find solutions to the increasing issue of homelessness Watch related coverage: Newport News leaders urge public to attend forum about homelessness on the Peninsula What happens most of the time is that they get stopped and then get in trouble because they don't have anywhere to go" said Joseph Jones who wants to see housing insecurity addressed Joseph is from Newport News and also speaks from experience He says he's been homeless on-and-off for years and would like to see more resources The 2024 Point-in-Time report from the Greater Virginia Peninsula Homeless Consortium revealed that although there are over 1,400 shelter beds available on the peninsula other housing options for homeless individuals are becoming limited permanent supportive housing was at 95% capacity and other permanent housing options were 99% full Watch previous coverage: Hampton Roads families individuals struggle with housing insecurity as shelters fill up "We've met many times with the members of city council and we talked to the main ones working on housing issues and homelessness in the city and connected them with people who have firsthand have to use the resources that they promote" said Aaron Easter City leaders say a number of things are driving the increase in homelessness in Newport News One major reason is the rising cost of housing City leaders say many disabled and elderly individuals have been priced out of housing opportunities in their community Many of these people depend on fixed income programs like Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) and Social Security Income (SSI) Watch related coverage: Newport News to take another look at Allen Iverson backed apartment development rental evictions and poor rental histories also limit unhoused individuals in securing affordable housing It is also worth noting that employment wages are often not enough to maintain permanent housing without assistance programs like Housing Choice Vouchers (formerly Section 8) Kimberly Thomas the Director of Newport News Department of Human Services sent us a statement on this issue: "We recognize that the key to addressing homelessness and finding a solution requires a multi-faceted system combining prevention while also addressing systemic issues like poverty and lack of affordable housing," she wrote Registration has opened for the 26th annual Newport Marathon and Half Marathon on June 1 The course is certified by USA Track & Field making it an official qualifier for the Boston Marathon and has a reputation for producing exceptional finishing times The marathon and half-marathon start in Yaquina Bay State Park head north into the Bayfront before circling back and heading east on Yaquina Bay Road with the half-marathon runners turning around at the 8.7 mile mark and the marathoners turning around at 15.2 miles and heading back to Newport the Newport Marathon has combined competitive racing with coastal beauty to create an unforgettable experience for runners of all levels,” race director Tom Swinford said in a news release “Our course consistently ranks among the fastest in the Pacific Northwest making it ideal for those chasing Boston qualifying times while supporting an important community cause.” The Newport Marathon is a non-profit with all race proceeds helping funding Lincoln County School District athletic programs Last year’s event raised over $100,000 for equipment and participation opportunities for students People walking the marathon route begin at 6 a.m. the full marathon runners starting at 7 a.m and a festive finish line celebration at the Yaquina Bay Yacht Club Participants receive custom finisher medals For more information or to register go to the organization’s website Filed Under: News Briefs Tagged With: , , and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" GARAGE SALE: Tell folks about your upcoming garage sale here LANDSCAPING SERVICES:  It’s that time of year Let everyone know what services you have to offer JOB OPENINGS: Need to let the community know that you need help Lincoln County Library District NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMITTEE MEETING Central Oregon Coast Fire & Rescue District SECOND NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING Port of Alsea NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING Yachats Rural Fire Protection District NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING Central Lincoln People’s Utility District LEGAL NOTICE OF BOARD VACANCY Welcome to the third Newport County High School Team of the Week poll Each week during the spring high school season we'll look back at the Newport County high school sports teams performances — as reported by the coaches — and offer the top teams of the past week check out the teams and then find the ballot at the bottom of the page to vote You can vote as many times as you’d like between now and then The award is designed to be an interactive way for the state’s passionate high school sports communities to show their support for local players teams and players to create social-media campaigns to garner support and try to earn as many votes as possible for their nominees the whole community does — because it shows which pockets of the state truly support high school sports How are teams nominated for Team of the Week Well, we need the help of the local high school coaches The easiest way to report the information is to email your box score and play-by-play to us at PJSports@ProvidenceJournal.com weeknights by 10 p.m the Tiverton softball team took home the Team of Week honor (36% of the votes cast) Let's get on to the Team of the Week nominees Tiverton girls lacrosseMaeve McHugh fired in 5 goals Avery Craig chipped in with 2 and Delinda Carvalho and Samantha Borden each had single tallies as the Tigers edged the Knights on Monday Freshman Sofia DaPonte led PCD with 4 goals and Eloise Wetherby had 3 goals and an assist but none bigger than Kyle Keefe's single in the bottom of the seventh inning that plated the game-winner as the Islanders defeated the Avengers in walk-off fashion in this Division II showdown on Tuesday Miles Doman and Brady O'Brien each drove in 2 runs for East Greenwich Middletown boys lacrosseThe Islanders raced out to a 9-5 lead at halftime and kept the pressure on throughout the second half to top the Bulldogs in this Division II contest on Thursday Caleb Williams had 4 goals and Logan Unkuri added 2 Middletown's Corey Chiodo made 10 saves and Westerly's Sam Brimlow had a pair Rafe Dionne dodged two defenders and found the net in overtime to lift the Patriots (8-1) past the Avengers in this clash of Division II heavyweights on Friday Dionne finished with 3 goals and 2 assists assist) scored his 50th career high school goal  Goaltender Jack Colna made 18 stops on 28 shots while collecting 3 ground balls The Avengers (7-1) were down by 4 in the fourth quarter and stormed back to send the game into overtime EG was led by Benjamin Butterfield's 4 goals Tiverton softballLia Doster and Sadie Pickeringhit homers in the third inning that got the Tigers’ offense going in a 10-0 win over the Warriors on Friday Undefeated Tiverton led 1-0 heading to the bottom of the third when Doster started the half-inning with a homer to right field Pickering added to the score with a two-run shot to right and a 4-0 lead the Tigers put up four runs in the fourth and two in the second to secure the five-inning win Pickering finished the game with three RBI Doster had one RBI and two runs and also threw a three-hit shutout — Drivers on Interstate 64 through Newport News can expect significant traffic impacts beginning as early as May 5 as the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) starts a long-term bridge rehabilitation project that will last through at least the rest of the year The lane reductions will be rolled out in phases: VDOT said construction is expected to continue through early 2026 and that the timeline could change based on weather and construction schedules.VDOT urged drivers to stay alert in work zones and plan for potential delays For more details about the project, click here JLL Capital Markets facilitates loan development serving University of Tampa  JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has secured a $97.45 million financing for Apella on Newport a 576-bed newly constructed student housing community in Tampa LLC — which is a partnership between Christa Construction Shortino Enterprises — in arranging the three-year floating-rate loan through MF1/Limekiln Real Estate Investment Management offers a prime location less than half a mile from the University of Tampa campus four- and six-bedroom fully furnished units across 150 apartments totaling 195,076 square feet of rentable space the community provides students with luxury amenities including a rooftop pool The University of Tampa has experienced significant enrollment growth coupled with limited on-campus housing options positions Apella on Newport to address the strong demand for quality student housing near campus Tampa continues to be a thriving metro area attracting new residents and businesses with its strong job market affordable cost of living and attractive lifestyle The city has been recognized as one of the World’s Greatest Places by Time Magazine and leads Florida in healthcare and education job growth JLL Capital Market’s Debt Advisory team representing the borrower was led by Senior Managing Directors Lee Weaver and Melissa Marcolini Quinn and supported by Vice President Rob Rothaug and Analyst Jade Starkey Jade and Rob worked tirelessly to secure us a great loan in a very short time frame,” said Dave Christa “I look forward to working with JLL and MF1/Limekiln on many more deals.” “The successful refinancing of Apella on Newport demonstrates the continued strength of the student housing market in Tampa,” said Weaver “This property’s strategic location adjacent to the University of Tampa campus and its high-quality amenities make it an attractive investment in today’s market.” JLL Capital Markets is a full-service global provider of capital solutions for real estate investors and occupiers The firm’s in-depth local market and global investor knowledge delivers the best-in-class solutions for clients — whether investment sales and advisory The firm has more than 3,000 Capital Markets specialists worldwide with offices in nearly 50 countries is one of New York’s premier builders with over $7 billion worth of completed construction projects Known for their commitment to building value for clients Christa’s executive-level management team ensures projects are completed to expectations Shortino Enterprises is led by Mark Shortino a seasoned professional with +25 years of experience in construction and housing development and has been involved in the completion or construction of more than 3,000 units About MF1/Limekiln Real Estate Investment Management MF1/Limekiln Real Estate is an Alternative Investment Manager specializing in creative financing solutions for the multifamily sector through direct lending high yield securities and special situations Led by experienced real estate professionals with extensive multifamily expertise MF1/Limekiln is based in New York and is an SEC Registered Investment Adviser © Copyright 2012 - 2023 | citybiz | All Rights Reserved WAVY.com A homicide investigation is underway after a 28-year-old woman was found dead Wednesday inside a residence in Newport News https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/newport-news/newport-news-police-investigate-homicide-after-womans-body-found-at-home/ How loved ones spend their last days in Medicare and Medicaid supported facilities is top of mind for local members of Congress who represents voters in Virginia's first congressional district said he went through this with his parents Newport News police responded to a home on Cedar Avenue and found a toddler unconscious on a mattress with paramedics arriving soon after and pronouncing him dead before medical efforts could be made Zai-Twond Perry was arrested and charged with second-degree murder and felony child abuse the father's side of the family of 20-month-old Khaza Lindsay-Holliday has been in an uphill battle to get answers about what happened to him a time to raise awareness about the system and how it helps children across the country the Department of Homeland Security's deadline for Real ID is Wednesday Secretary Kristi Noem says the enhanced form of identification for boarding flights and accessing federal buildings and installations will reduce fraud and make the country safer but her name is not the only reason why she's precious That word best describes how Ruby Stancill entered the world — precious If you drive across the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel expected to be a game changer for transportation in the region and especially there where traffic snarls remain a quality of life issue for the region's drivers Hampton Police are searching for a suspect in connection with a fatal shooting at the Karma Restaurant and Lounge on Lincoln Street in early April https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/hampton/hampton-police-searching-for-suspect-in-connection-with-fatal-lincoln-st-shooting/ A trial date for a former Churchland High School teacher accused of sexually assaulting a minor was continued to mid-June during a hearing Monday https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/portsmouth/trial-for-former-churchland-hs-teacher-delayed-after-issues-with-commonwealths-attorneys-office/ By SAMANTHA SWINDLER/The Oregonian/OregonLive the first of May is International Workers Day a holiday commemorating the working class and the gains of the labor movement this day is officially a federal holiday known as Loyalty Day — and Newport is one of the few cities that celebrates it Newport’s long-standing annual event on Saturday features a parade a royal court and the blessing of the coastal city’s fishing fleet The origins of Newport’s Loyalty Days can be traced to 1938 and the town’s first Newport Crab Festival Sachiko Otsuki, curator for the Lincoln County Historical Society, said that early event drew thousands of people to Newport the first weekend in May with the promise of free Dungeness crab. An exhibit at the historical society’s Pacific Maritime Heritage Center includes the 1941 proclamation for the fourth annual Crab Festival in which Mayor Andrew Naterlin instructed the town’s citizens to “give recognition of his majesty Otsuki said the festival was an effort to stimulate the local economy at a time when crab prices were low The Crab Festival was paused during World War II but Otsuki it was replaced by a modest Loyalty Day celebration in 1953 An organized parade for the Loyalty Days & Sea Fair Festival began in 1957 The concept of a Loyalty Day gained popularity throughout the U.S during the Cold War era of the late 1940s and early 1950s It was a patriotic call for Americans to counter Russia’s May Day Portland held its first Loyalty Day parade in 1949 Douglas McKay designated May 1 as a statewide Loyalty Day holiday President Dwight Eisenhower declared the first Loyalty Day on May 1, 1955 with subsequent presidents issuing Loyalty Day proclamations every year “Through abolition, the Civil War, women’s suffrage, the Great Depression, World Wars, and the Civil Rights Movement, the idea of America animated our many movements and gave us hope for a better future,” read President Joe Biden’s proclamation from 2024. “Today that light — that promise — still shines brightly as we build an America that is more prosperous This year’s proclamation has not yet been issued And while most cities’ events died out as the Cold War thawed This weekend’s is the 68th celebration organized the Newport event off and on for about 20 years “In those days it was quite big,” she said and the United States felt that we needed to have something to combat that.” Navy ships would arrive in Newport from other cities for the event cities still hold Loyalty Day celebrations — an online search found just seven other events still happening in 2025 has an older Loyalty Days parade — that event began in 1950 “We are lucky that we do have people that are still wanting that old tradition of having this parade,” McAdams said This year, Newport’s Loyalty Days kicks off with a veteran’s lunch at noon Friday, May 2 at the Newport 60+ Activity Center. Then, the new queen of the Loyalty Days Royalty Court will be crowned during an event at 7 p.m Highway 101 is shut down for the parade starting at 11 a.m participants in the Loyalty Days Fun Run can race the one-mile length of the parade route starting at the intersection of Highway 101 and 20th Street North we had pouring down rain and we had 92 entries out of 97 to show up,” said Mary Buck president of the Loyalty Days organizing committee the 234th Army Band will give a free concert at 2 p.m A full list of Loyalty Days events can be found on the group’s Facebook page Today, the festival is less about fighting communism and more a show of support for local veterans and military members. Both McAdams and Buck said Newport’s status as a “Coast Guard City” is part of why Loyalty Days remains popular “We’re not stating that people can’t believe what they want to believe,” Buck said “It’s just a way to show the military population that we still honor them.” — Samantha Swindler covers features for The Oregonian/OregonLive and Here is Oregon. Reach her at sswindler@oregonian.com Filed Under: Community, Other Yachats Community News Tagged With: The crash occurred on April 24, about 11:15 p.m., when a vehicle allegedly struck a pedestrian at the intersection of 22nd Street and Newport Boulevard, said Newport Beach police Sgt. Steve Oberon. Officers arriving at the scene determined that the vehicle involved in the crash left the scene prior to police arrival. Paramedics rushed the victim, suffering from major injuries, to a trauma center, Oberon said. “Due to the severity of the victim’s injuries, the NBPD Major Accident Investigation Team responded to the scene and began conducting an investigation into the collision,” he said. An extensive investigation, spanning multiple counties and over several days, led to the discovery of the suspect vehicle on Saturday in the city of Fontana. The vehicle was towed back to Newport Beach. The suspect, Samantha Sandoval, 21, of Jurupa Valley, was located on Tuesday and arrested on suspicion of hit-and-run resulting in injury. She was booked at the Newport Beach Police Department jail. Anyone with any information regarding the crash was urged to contact the Newport Beach Police Department at (949) 644-3681. City News Service is the nation’s largest regional wire service and is headquartered in Los Angeles. News Subscribe for unlimited accessSite Map Newport Hospital’s Frederick Henry Prince Memorial Fund awards $188,500More than 30 local programs that serve youth across Aquidneck Island have received grants from Newport Hospital’s Frederick Henry Prince Memorial Fund the fund awarded $188,500 to 31 organizations to support initiatives that help children lead healthier lives through physical activity Among the recipients are six programs to be awarded funds for the first time The “Powered by Prince” grants range from $1,200 to $13,000 and will support a wide range of initiatives that include boxing the fund awarded $38,500 more than in 2024 The Frederick Henry Prince Memorial Fund at Newport Hospital was established in 2010 when Elizabeth Prince of Newport and her children – Diana Oehrli and Regis de Ramel – donated $3 million to the hospital to fund healthy activities for underserved children in Newport County the fund has now awarded more than $1.4 million in grant funding since its inception Pastore Cultural Travel ScholarshipsApplications are available for the Sen Two travel scholarships to Newport’s sister city Each recipient must presently possess a valid passport and be a resident of Aquidneck Island though students may be attending a high school off-island The students will stay with host families and be accompanied by a Newport Festa Italiana chaperone Airfare and travel insurance will be provided Applications are available in the guidance office in each of the three public high schools on Aquidneck Island Completed applications are due on or before May 23 in partnership with the Newport County YMCA and 11th Hour Racing will kick off its 2025 summer farmers’ market season at a new location this year will be held at the Newport County YMCA in Middletown ACT’s weekly Wednesday market is scheduled to return to Memorial Boulevard in Newport on May 28 The Saturday market will continue until Oct The Wednesday market will continue until Oct The Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County announced the recipient of their annual Artist Award: Revka Hovermale of Revka Dance The 2025 Artist Award will be supporting RevkaDance Creative Movement Children’s Workshop allowing a wider pool of students to take advantage of this valuable arts education Revka has worked as a teacher in a variety of disciplines and has a BA in Arts and Science from Rhode Island College with concentrations in Dance Performance and Theater The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Newport County will recognize Revka and their other award and scholarship recipients at their annual Raise Up the Arts event on June 25 at Johnny’s Restaurant at the Wyndham Hotel in Middletown Rotary Club of Newport annual charity polo match returnsJoin the Rotary Club of Newport on Saturday for the start of the summer polo season with the annual charity polo match to support the club’s scholarship fund and charitable initiatives This is an annual fixture at the start of the season for the past 34 years and the handiwork of two unlikely collaborators Food trucks and a cash bar will be available on the polo grounds The match will also feature an art exhibit and children under 15 are free with an adult Ready your picnic spread to join the action as top players compete in a classic 6-chukker showdown Admission tickets for lawn and pavilion will be sold at the gate only Tailgate or Chalet can be reserved online and will also be sold at the gate All proceeds from admission ticket sales will support the Rotary Club of Newport Commemorative benches at Rogers High School availableAs construction on the new Rogers High School nears completion the City of Newport is inviting the community to sponsor commemorative benches that will be installed at the school's main entrances Modeled after the decorative black cast aluminum benches along the Storer Park Harbor Walk these benches are built to withstand Newport’s coastal conditions offering both elegance and durability for years to come Whether honoring a Rogers High School alumnus or memorializing a loved one each bench provides a meaningful and lasting tribute designed to stand the test of time Sponsorships are available for $3,701 and include a personalized 2” x 12” dedication plaque first-served basis upon receipt of a completed application and sponsorship check Please contact Brigid Rubin at 401-845-5804 or brubin@cityofnewport.com with any questions or download an application from the City's website at www.CityofNewport.com/MemorialBench Newport Rifle Club is offering an introductory pistol safety and marksmanship class Saturday in its training facility at 360 Wyatt Road Combining interactive classroom instruction with closely supervised live fire Basic Pistol is a National Rifle Association course for those with little or no handgun experience with each student having his or her own experienced instructor for live fire Minimum age to attend is 14 and the cost is $125 which includes a continental breakfast and catered lunch The class can be used as part of qualifying for a Massachusetts license-to-carry permit and is good preparation for the test required to buy a handgun in Rhode Island It also provides a sound foundation for a Rhode Island concealed carry permit Because of high demand and limited class size Small Business was awarded a 5-year $43M sole-source US Navy contract to produce and deliver SANS (Submerged Acoustic Navigation System) technology This critical technology is used by the Navy to compute the precise position of a submerged submarine in real-time SANS technology enables a submerged submarine to determine its position in real-time with GPS-like accuracy over large geographic areas while emitting no noise and using short periodic acoustic signals from one underwater beacon SANS is being used as a portable undersea tracking range and also supports traditional tracking on cabled Navy underwater ranges SANS can be integrated into other underwater systems like UUVs (Unmanned Underwater Vehicles) For more information about MIKEL or to apply, visit mikelinc.com Take a QR code tour of The Colony HouseThe Newport Historical Society announced a new self-guided the fourth oldest statehouse still standing in the United States and a key site in Newport’s Revolutionary War history The project was made possible thanks to a $149,000 shoulder season tourism grant from Rhode Island Commerce The Colony House served as the backdrop for Two Lights for Liberty a fundraiser and cocktail party featuring food and revolution-inspired revelry that marked the official kickoff the NHS’s celebrations of the 250th anniversary of American independence the NHS used Commerce grant funds to allow for additional public availability for The Colony House The property is now open daily from 10 a.m — Newport News City Council approved to rezone a vacant lot at 350 Yorktown Road to develop new 620 housing units on the historic Endview Plantation At the corner of Yorktown Road at Endview Plantation the vacant lot is where a development made up of 393 single family homes and 182 townhomes will go The site also will include nearly 32,000 square feet for commercial space and 125 acres of planned open space including new trails that will connect to Newport News Park Bryan Skipworth lives near Endview and has concerns "It's going to be more hectic for anybody that has a business in this area Including home ownership and more people visiting Newport News Watch related: Newport News to take another look at Allen Iverson backed apartment development "We always knew that we wanted to develop it for some sort of residential mixed use development" said Flora Chioros Flora says the property is currently owned by Newport News Economic Development Authority.Recently Newport News city council approved rezoning the vacant lot which has a rich history as a national landmark dating back to the American Revolution and the Civil War Chioros says some parts of Endview will remain like the burial sites when construction starts City leaders say the land also is occupied by the Endview House and outbuildings which are on the National Registrar of Historic Places and will continue to be open to the public Families who live less than a mile from Endview say they don't want major construction making bad traffic worse "When you leave in the morning to go to work you sit there at that corner for 5 minutes If you had 600 more units it's going to be even worse" Skipworth added "I think that it's going to be troublesome it's going to be even more so" said Keith Hoff The city is doing a series of traffic impact analysis studies Some recommendations include turn lanes on Jefferson avenue and Yorktown road and an additional site entrance on Crafford road "There's always some pain but I think the long term goal will be to ensure that the transportation aspect of it actually works" said Flora Developers say the project will take between seven to 10 years to complete Let’s make the summer of 2025 one for the record books This is the time of year that makes or breaks our hospitality community those registers are ringing and our many visitors will leave us with happy memories it’s a good time to step back and take a look at what we’re up against the hospitality industry has its share of strengths and weaknesses that will affect how the summer will go It also faces new opportunities and threats that will further shape how we will do business in the months ahead Being aware of all those factors gives insight into what’s happening behind the scenes The summer may be the season for Aquidneck Islandhospitality but it doesn’t always mean it's an easy journey When you look at the strengths of the hospitality community The hospitality industry is one of the biggest employers on the Island and those valued workers are the ones who help make our restaurants They are dedicated to making sure every visitor gets great food They are also the ones getting the bread in the oven before the sun rises and cleaning the mess after the doors are closed Then they wake up the next day to do it all again You can’t have a successful food community without having a workforce that is dedicated to providing the best and that’s what you’ll find on Aquidneck Island you are going to get a tasty meal in surroundings that are uniquely Aquidneck Island Part of what makes our home a destination spot for travelers is our abundance of spots for truly great dining and that’s good for business we should see an increase of Russell Family fans coming to get a glimpse of an era that only the Newport Mansions can reflect a wharf with sightseeing boats ready to launch there is always a good reason to come to Aquidneck Island While we gear up and get ready for the season we should remain aware of some of the outside factors that are going to affect our industry in a not-so-positive way Weather is always a consideration when looking at our business as the past month of rainy weekends and unusually cold weather can attest the Farmers’ Almanac is predicting a summer of normal rain but particularly warm temperatures That could be good news for the hospitality community on an Island where people go to escape the heat (and good news for HVAC engineers Another challenge of our industry is the high cost of living on Aquidneck Island With less affordable places to live on the Island reliable employees is becoming an obstacle to anyone staffing their business for the summer dealing with a commute over bridges and through tolls makes it hard especially if there are other opportunities more local to them having to recruit candidates willing to make that commute is a challenge to anyone staffing up When it comes to staffing, our industry needs to stay vigilant to ICE activity and immigration policies Our business has relied heavily on the hard work of immigrants and workers on temporary visas to help meet the need for help during our busy season the political temperature around the issue is dangerous for that community with real fears of detainment or deportation the pool of available workers from foreign countries is narrowing and that means a challenge to how we properly staff our businesses for a successful summer while we haven’t seen the full effect just yet the blanket tariffs that have been enacted are going to affect prices on our shelves and our menus Most economists are saying we are on our way to a recession and that’s going to be bad for business and travel Tourism to the United States is already declining and if prices continue to rise it’s going to make things more difficult for the people who live paycheck to paycheck and that includes a lot of people in hospitality Brace yourselves: it’s going to be a long summer but the hospitality industry on Aquidneck Island is ready for it all To all those tying up their aprons and sharpening their knives Go scream in the walk-in cooler if you have to Let’s make some people happy this summer (and make ourselves a little cheese in the process) Dan Lederer is a Middletown resident with 30 years experience in the food service industry throughout New England He continues to work locally behind the scenes within the industry and remains a devoted fan of all things restaurant and hospitality-related His column appears on newportri.com and in The Daily News — A homicide investigation is underway after Newport News police found a woman's body inside a home Wednesday night officers were sent to the 600 block of Antrim Drive in response to a report of an unresponsive person officers found a women inside a home who was not breathing The woman has been identified by police as Imani Parrish Police are investigating her death as a homicide citing the "suspicious nature of [Parrish's] injuries." Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Crime Line at 1–888-LOCK-U-UP or submit a tip online at P3Tips.com never have to testify in court and can be eligible for a reward of up to $1,500 for tips leading to an arrest The 40th Annual Aquidneck Island Police Parade will take place this Sunday The parade will honor three New England Police Officers who were killed in the line of duty in 2024 the oldest living retired Rhode Island State Trooper The parade will start in front of the Hampton Inn and Suites Broadway through Washington Square will be closed starting at 11 a.m This work, NUWC Division Newport engineer mentors university students on underwater vehicle projects, by Public Affairs Office, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright On Broadway, the building that used to house Salvation Cafe is getting a new tenant: Pivotal Brewing Company “Broadway is a vibrant part of the City of Newport and what we really are excited about is the fact that you've got sort of a cross-sectional mix of locals and the tourism community,” Pivotal Brewing co-founder Todd Nicholson told The Newport Daily News “The first place that folks from out of state typically travel to or at least as part of their agenda when they visit Rhode Island so we can't be more excited to really tap into a new The brewpub announced its soft opening on Easter weekend inside 140 Broadway, the former home of Salvation Cafe a beloved Newport dining institution that closed in 2021 With the interior of the space not completely finished co-founders Nicholson and Rebecca Ernst are hoping to have an official Grand Opening sometime around May 17 The small 1930s house-turned-restaurant is a change of pace for Pivotal Brewing Company which has its home base in an old industrial building in Bristol The cavernous brick warehouse nestled within the coastal town’s historic rubber plant-turned-community space Unity Park was refurbished into a brewery Despite its differences when compared to the Bristol location Nicholson and Ernst said the former Salvation Cafe building fits their business perfectly in the sense that they’re again preserving a piece of community history “We’re currently in Bristol in this 8,000 square foot mill building that really employed a good chunk of the town for half a century or more,” Ernst said “This location in Newport has that community connection with Salvation Cafe having been there and it’s an old building as well … We search for things that has that community connection and nostalgia attached to it.” The Broadway site is planned with a taproom Having acquired a brewpub license from the state the company is even planning to brew small batches on site in the near future Cushing and Blaffer sold the building to another local group of real estate investors, Aryn Hawks, Derek Savas and Sebastian Grasso for $2.6 million in 2024. The trio are primarily known for their previous ownership of another Broadway restaurant, Fifth Element which they purchased in 2021 and sold in October 2024 After purchasing the Salvation Cafe building in September 2024 the group signed a lease agreement to rent out the first-floor restaurant space to Pivotal Brewing in January 2025 and nabbed approval from the Zoning Board to convert the residential spaces upstairs into guest houses the following February locally sourced vibe they honed in Bristol to Broadway “We have this amazing 8,000 square foot space here in Bristol,” Nicholson said We're taking that experience down to our second location in Newport and you're going to see a lot of the same things and a lot of the same experience that you get here down in Newport on Broadway.” There's a new French restaurant in Newport It's been an interesting journey to get to 505 Thames St., home for nearly 30 years to Bouchard Restaurant speaking for the owners that include her husband Ratoi has been employed for more than a decade at Bouchard and recently married Hoffer They've been delighting diners since they opened TSK Hoffer and Tyler Burnley met working at the kitchen at Laurent Tourondel's BLT Prime in New York City six years earlier They moved to Newport to start their own restaurant They started Mission Burger in 2013 in Newport They also operate a kitchen shop named Utility adjacent to Mission the Burnleys and Hoffer have been running their TSK restaurant It was the permanent tenant for The Revolving Door a concept earlier established by Albert and Sarah Bouchard In early 2023, after their annual winter break, the Bouchards announced they were rebranding their popular French restaurant as Chanterelle They also announced it would be run under the direction of their executive chef but said chef Albert would continue to consult Burnley said they got into the mix at Chanterelle a year later "We didn’t change the menu or the interior," she said She noted the large number of regular customers of Bouchard who were looking for what they were used to But things changed at the end of last year when they officially acquired the restaurant from the Bouchards we had to put our stamp on it," said Burnley So they closed for four weeks to come up with a new name What is Audette?One thing was certain: the team wanted to continue the 30-year legacy of French dining inspired by the Bouchards She repeatedly mentioned her respect for everything the former owners had built "We want to savor that fine dining style of the past," Burnley said "We want to cater to diners in a special way." They also didn't want to compete with their own TSK restaurant next door with its more modern Hoffer is heading up the kitchen in both locations came to the Burnleys when they were on vacation in Mexico and saw the name on a building adding it felt just right for their new restaurant All the staff from Chanterelle have been retained So there will be familiar faces to longtime Bouchard diners Burnley calls her "the face of the restaurant." Burnley promises not so much as a special occasion restaurant but "a place to embrace a finer dining experience."  The renovations include adding a bar with eight seats "We have turned the lights down and the music up," she said Guests don't have to wear suits and ties to dine but they are welcome to dress up for a special experience "If I'm putting any personality into the restaurant Diners will find the Grand Marnier Soufflé that they must order at the beginning of their visit snails cooking in their shells and a classic French dish Lamb Shank Presse and Roasted Duck are also offered a French version of chicken pot pie in puff pastry There is a Vegetarian Bouillabaisse on the menu as well as a fluke dish The restaurant is open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m. Learn more at audettenewport.com.