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.

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.

Salve Regina’s women’s ice hockey team is proud to announce that seven team members have been selected for the ECAC Women’s East All Academic team. Coach Steve Oullette is proud of his team. “I believe it is a very important feature for the women’s ice hockey team to be recognized for their hard work off the ice,” said Oullette.

On May 1, 2005 at 5:30 in the Bazarsky Lecture Hall, the 2004-2005 Sports Award Ceremony took place. Eighteen varsity programs were honored in the ceremony, with each team being recognized, various athletes awarded, and a slide show of the year’s athletic events.

Looking for a place with a cool, laid back vibe, where you can read some poetry that you’ve been Working on, grab a cup of tea or coffee and just hang out with friends? Sucha place does exist in Newport. Empire Tea & Coffee, 22 Broadway in Newport, is the type of place where everybody knows your name.