Newport County News

After making a strong opening at the annual Cannes Film Festival earlier this month, Wes Anderson's 'Moonrise Kingdom' took control of the box office in New York and Los Angeles over the Memorial Day weekend, reports the International Movie Database .A The indepedent film was shot entirely in Rhode Island and mostly Newport County.

Less than a generation ago, Newport was busy with working shipyards.A The children who grew up around the yards were called Wharf Rats.A Retired teacher Tim Flaherty, one of those Wharf Rats, followed the footsteps of the men before him and started Flaherty Charter s . Captain Flaherty still fishes the waters, but also teaches the younger ... (more)

The Preservation Society of Newport County doesn't just preserve historic mansions... it takes excellent care of its employees as well.

On Wednesday evening, Riverwood Mental Health Center's Executive Director Daniel Kubas-Meyer thanked the community for supporting its Housing First RI Program, that has created a focused effort to provide permanent solutions for the homeless.A The event was held at the Newport Yachting Center .A Housing First RI is a program that focuses on ... (more)

Head to Dunkin' Donuts Wednesday for a cheap coffee while supporting a good cause.

The following is a press release from the Rhode Island Senate: The Rhode Island Senate Tuesday passed legislation to restore the sales tax exemption on scenic tour and transportation services.

The City of Newport's new Maritime Center is scheduled to be officially opened by Mayor Stephen C. Waluk along with city, state and federal officials on Saturday, May 26A at 10 a.m. Located in the historic Newport Armory, the $1.46 million facility is owned by the City of Newport and the project has been in the planning stages since 2008.A Designed ... (more)

Ever wished you could adjust your home or business thermostat remotely using a smartphone? Well according to National Grid , more than 100 Tiverton and Little Compton customers will be the first in the state getting that option to participate in a pilot program this summer.

The Newport County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2012-2013 board of directors and officers.

Gov. Lincoln Chafee said in a statement Thursday that he has accepted the resignation of Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Keith Stokes.

York City are releasing a limited edition two-DVD set marking their FA Trophy final triumph against Newport County at Wembley.

The Newport County Council of the Navy League of the U.S. recently held their 55th Military Appreciation Night at the Atlantic Beach Club.

ONE boyhood Exiles' fan will travel all the way from his home in Austrialia to live out his dream of seeing his beloved side step out at the home of football.

YORK'S planning officials have made no recommendation on the controversial plans to build a stadium, John lewis store and Marks and Spencer store on the edge of the city.

Newport lawyer Kevin Hagan is about to hit the airwaves. Hagan's new half-hour talk radio show, Law Talk, debuts this Saturday at 9:30 a.m. on WADK 1540 AM.

2. The Newport County Community Mental Health Center will sponsor its first-annual "May Is Mental Health Month 5K Fun Run" on Saturday.

The Newport County Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting for Nankeen , a new clothing and accessory store on Lower Thames Street, at 12 p.m. A Trip to Asia is as close as Rough Point .

In celebration of National Travel and Tourism Week in Rhode Island, The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts awarded its second annual Arts in Tourism Award to the Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County at the recent Tourism Unity Luncheon in Warwick.

ANTHEM: Rapper and York City fan Chuitar, alias Kit Simon, whose recording of York City State of Mind will be the official FA Trophy anthem for Newport County's opponents at Wembley A YORK rapper's music video will be adopted as York City's official FA Trophy anthem ahead of the match against Newport County at Wembley.

Festival Productions Inc. knew how to throw a party Aug. 11-15 for the 50th anniversary of one of the great events in jazz.