Sergeant Fitzgerald is no stranger to the Newport community, having been born and raised here. He even attended Salve Regina University, graduating in 1981 as an Administrative Justice major.

Having always been interested in law, Sgt. Fitzgerald originally was interested in becoming a state trooper and later became very interested in working with the Federal Bureau.

The Newport Historical Society, along with the Salve Regina University Press is proud to be sponsoring an illustrated lecture on Newport architecture on Wednesday, October 26.

The lecture will be presented by Dr. James L Yarnall, an assistant art professor at Salve Regina, followed by a book signing of his new book, “Newport Through its Architecture: A History of Styles from Postmedieval to Postmodern.

If you pulled up to the local gas station before you made the drive to Salve two weeks ago, you were must likely shocked at the amount you read on the pump. Upwards of $3.50/gallon was average around New England two weeks ago, due in large part to the terrible destruction of Hurricane Katrina.

In a society that is identified by money, wealth, possessions and by what label is on the butt of your jeans, Laura Jean came just in time.

This five and dime-turned-high end denim boutique just opened up last month on Williams Street, making shopping in Newport that much better.

First dates may be the most awkward and self-conscious experiences known to humankind. To help manage the stress of a first date and ensure the date’s success, Niki McDowell, our source at the dating and introduction service It’s Just Lunch, provided a nifty list of 10 Things to Know Before Your First Date.