Newport County News

A motorcyclist who crashed in June, killing his passenger, was ordered to give up his driver's license during his arraignment in Newport County Superior Court Thursday morning.

Dennis Tasker, 38, of Providence, pleaded guilty Thursday to robbing banks in Providence and Newport in July by using threatening notes, U.S. Attorney Peter F. Neronha .

In the days after his daughter was rushed to the hospital, Rachin McCoy told at least two people - a cousin and a police detective - that he was standing on a couch in his Newport living room, throwing the infant in the air playfully and catching her when he missed and dropped the six-week-old child on the floor.

The mother of a 6-week-old baby who died in January says her boyfriend initially said the child had fallen from the couch, but then changed his story.

The Newport County Grand Jury on Friday indicted Joseph Beirola, 48, of 43 Pocasset Ave., Tiverton, on a charge of driving while under the influence of alcohol and driving to endanger, death resulting.

Ashley Williams, a former Newport County striker, denies inflicting grievous bodily harm on Joel Smith during a seven-a-side match at Newport International Sports Village on July 15, 2007.

THE family of a Newport tot fighting for his life in end-stage kidney failure is preparing to make what could be his last Christmas a memorable one.

Let's face it November is a month for eating. This year, Thanksgiving is flanked by restaurant weeks in two cities , perfect for combining a B&B getaway with a pre-Thanksgiving feast.

The Newport County Branch of the NAACP will hold its 90th anniversary awards dinner at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov.

There is a hearing tomorrow at the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission that may determine whether the cable TV public access studio in Portsmouth remains open.

Newport County students explore African and Afro-Caribbean rhythms and culture through free performances and workshops Richard W. Dionne Jr.

Heather M. Catterall's back was to the crowd, so they didn't see any tears. But as she read the handwritten mea culpa, anyone within earshot could hear that her words were choked with emotion.

Five members of the crew of HMS St Albans, a Type 23 frigate, visited Clarence Park on Saturday to raise money for their chosen charity, Help for Heroes, at the St Albans City v Newport County match.

Rob Cousins has enjoyed some memorable days in the FA Cup and victory for Paulton Rovers over Newport County in the third qualifying round at Winterfield Road tomorrow would be a welcome addition to his CV.

BLUE SQUARE SOUTH: Weston-super-Mare manager Andy Gurney is hoping to complete the loan signing of striker Ben Joyce from Torquay United in time for him to make his debut in Saturday's vital home game against fellow strugglers St Albans City.

NEWPORT County have every chance of progressing to the final qualifying round of the FA Cup after being paired with minnows Paulton Rovers in yesterday's draw.

Paulton Rovers, who reached the third qualifying round of the FA Cup after a 2-0 victory at Didcot Town, have been drawn at home to Newport County, who were 3-1 winners at Clevedon Town on Saturday.

DEAN HOLDSWORTH admitted his Newport County side were far from their best in booking their place in the third qualifying round of the FA Cup.

Tomorrow afternoon, the Aquidneck Island Robotics club, a local 4H group that teaches competitive robotics, is hosting an open house in building 80 of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center from 10am-3pm. From the press release: This highly interactive event will let area students and their families a chance to participate in robot demonstrations, view ...

CLUB Weymouth rocked Newport County with an out-of-the blue equaliser as the Exiles failed to take over at the top of the Blue Square South.