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Council to Discuss Newport Yacht Club, Dentist Retires
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Newport Yacht Club Lease
After months of debate, Newport City Manager Jane Howington will recommend City Council maintains the existing contract agreement with the Newport Yacht club, as established in November 1993, at the regularly scheduled council meeting Wednesday night. The next opportunity for negotiations will be in 10 years, or 2013. Check back on Patch for a recap of the council's discussion.
Beloved Newport Dentist Retires
After founding Newport Pediatric Dentistry on Old Beach Road in Newport and serving Aquidneck Island children for 30 years, Dr. George Kates, has announced his retirement. See what residents have to say here.
Fat Stackin' Benjis, Yo
Ben Franklin has has a brand new look. The Federal Reserve began circulating a redesigned $100 note Tuesday. See what the new bill looks like here.Heather Abbott to Speak Wednesday
Boston Marathon bombing survivor Heather Abbott of Newport will speak at Salve Regina about her experiences on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. Read more here.
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Where the Ladies At?
Last week, we published a map showing the number of the divorced men across Newport neighborhoods. Yesterday, we did the same with divorced women. See where they live here.
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