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Newport, Rhode Island is located in Newport County. Zip codes in Newport, RI include 02841, and 02840. The median home price in Newport is $370,000 which is roughly $226/per square foot. More Newport information.

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3 hrs ago | Patch.com

Middletown Man Hospitalized After Assault, Breaking and Entering

A 42-year-old Middletown man was transported to Newport Hospital after he was assaulted in his Smythe Street home during a breaking and entering last week.

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7 hrs ago | Patch.com

Newport Prohibits Feeding Wild Animals

In an attempt to control the coyote population, Newport has joined Middletown and Portsmouth to prohibit feeding wild animals.

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11 hrs ago | Patch.com

DUI, Reckless Driving, No-Fishing Zone

The Warren Police Department reported the following recent arrests and incidents: Arrested: Zachary Audet, 21, of 28 Monterey Drive, Bristol , on a charge of driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop on Metacom Avenue, on May 13 at about 4:15 pm.

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15 hrs ago | Go Local

5 Weekend Musts: First Full WaterFire Of The Season + More

It's a long weekend, Rhode Island, and you've earned your fun. Check out this amazing set of 5 events you can't afford to miss out on.

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Wed May 22, 2013

Patch.com

Remodeling Transforming Barrington's Newport Creamery Into New Model

You should be able to quench your thirst with an Awful Awful by this weekend. The complete remodeling of the Newport Creamery on County Road in Barrington is expected to be done by the end of this week.

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Boston.com

Bird's Eye View

You and up to two friends will take to the skies with a 30-mile tour above Newport, Rhode Island Your 10 to 12-minute tour delivers a bird's eye view of Newport's mansions, the Castle Hill and Rose Island lighthouses and more You'll have an unparalleled view of Ocean Drive, heralded as one of the most beautiful coastlines in the country At Newport ... (more)

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WLNE-TV Providence

Newport man arrested for stealing copper from 16 homes

Newport Police have arrested a 25-year-old man believed to be connected to the copper theft in at least 16 Newport homes.

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Mon May 20, 2013

WLNE-TV Providence

Infamous hitchhiker makes stop in Newport before charged with murder

Two friends in Newport kicked out the infamous ax-wielding hitchhiker almost as quickly as they took him in, and it turns out their timing was spot on.

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The Providence Journal

Sokolove Law allowed again to practice law in Rhode Island

The state Supreme Court has reinstated the license of Sokolove Law, which has spent millions nationwide advertising its services on television, to practice again in Rhode Island.

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Patch.com

Motorcycle Accident Leaves Man in Critical Condition

A motorcycle accident Sunday afternoon left Middletown resident Luke Walker, 54, with life threatening injuries.

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WTHR-TV Indianapolis

Nate Hoff joins Indiana University football program

Indiana head coach Kevin Wilson announced Monday that defensive lineman/offensive lineman Nate Hoff has joined the IU football program.

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The Providence Journal

Closed-door gathering at Camille's for R.I. Senate Democrats

Senate Democrats gathered for an unannounced closed-door dinner at Camille's on Federal Hill last Thursday, following a relatively quiet legislative week.

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The Providence Journal

Paiva Weed denies rumors she'll leave R.I. Senate presidency to become judge

This was Senate President M. Teresa Paiva Weed's response last week to rumors that she is on the verge of leaving her State House perch for the court bench: "Absolutely untrue." One rumor had her resigning soon so that she would be eligible -- under Rhode Island's revolving-door law -- for Governor Chafee to appoint her to a judgeship a year from ... (more)

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Sun May 19, 2013

WLNE-TV Providence

Heather Abbott official welcome home to Newport

Heather Abbott has become somewhat of a celebrity here in Rhode Island. People are just mesmerized by her positivity after losing part of her left leg in the Boston Marathon Bombings.

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Fri May 17, 2013

Go Local

Who's Giving The Grads Advice This Year?

Commencement season has kicked off for 2013, with New England Tech traditionally leading the pack with its May 5 ceremonies.

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Thu May 16, 2013

Patch.com

Man Allegedly Assaulted Victim With Hat

The Newport Police Department reported the following arrest for Wednesday May 15: Robert Jurich, 57, of 76 Broadway Apt.

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New York Daily News

My brush with Kai the Hatchet Man

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Patch.com

Do High School Rankings Mean Anything?

Over the past couple of weeks, several sources - both local and national - have issued their rankings of high schools in Rhode Island.

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Patch.com

'Impractical Jokers' Cast Coming to Newport

The cast from TruTV's television show, Impractical Jokers, "The Tenderloins", will be making their Rhode Island debut on Saturday, July 13th at the Mattie Volkswagen Audi 13th annual Newport Summer Comedy Series at the Newport Yachting Center.

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Go Local

5 Weekend Musts: Stomp! in Providence + More

Friday-Saturday The British-born percussion sensation, Stomp , has made its way across the pond and will be performing at the Providence Performing Arts Center this weekend.

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