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We asked you to tell us about your book groups, and the response was robust. Members share what their groups mean to them, especially in the pandemic.

Came to me in his fatal rounds, And said: ‘No more!’’’   Ignorance Goes Viral Part of the reason for the GOP/QAnon’s success in spreading misinformation about COVID-19 is the failure of public education, especially in the ignorance-rich Red States, to adequately teach biology. An alarmingly large number of Americans seem to have virtually no knowledge of viruses in general and how they spread and mutate in particular. And no clue on how vaccines work, even though even most of the mos...

Discover what to see and do in Newport County.

When Doris Duke was 12 years old, just one month shy of her 13th birthday, she inherited $100 million. It was 1925 and she instantly became the second richest person in the world.

CBS Photo ArchiveGetty Images Given that we are nearing the end of Historic Preservation Month, its especially appropriate now to honor people who have ensured the preservation and restoration of numerous historic sites. Among these champions are two women who youve likely heard of—but who are not particularly well known for their efforts in preservation, per se: Jackie Kennedy and Doris Duke. Although we often associate both Doris Duke and former First Lady Jackie Kennedy as being fashion ...

In honor of Historic Preservation Month, learn about Jackie Kennedy and Doris Duke's efforts to save numerous historic sites.

Nothing marks the true onset of summer like a dip in the pool—even better if its one that’s part of a historic castle, villa, mansion, or the like. And, even if you have to travel far and wide to find a pool to cool off in, it’s well worth it if that means escaping the dreadful summer heat. Naturally, with temperatures rising in lead up to the official start of summer next month, it’s the perfect time to take a look at our list of the best pools to visit at historic houses across the...

Newport Museum Urged to Fix Big Lie Exhibition on Gay Mans Death The Newport Restoration Foundations Rough Point Museum is accused of misrepresenting founder Doris Dukes killing of Eduardo Tirella. April 26 2021 8:45 PM EDT The author of a book with compelling evidence that billionaire heiress Doris Duke murdered a gay man, Eduardo Tirella, is demanding that the Newport Restoration Foundation remove an exhibit claiming otherwise. Peter Lance, writer of Homicide at Rough Point, sent a copy ...

The Herald News Newport, RI – The Newport Music Festival announces the complete seventeen-concert schedule for its 53rd season, from July 4 to 20. All concerts will be held outdoors at historic mansions and venues in Newport, Rhode Island including The Breakers, Bellevue House, Castle Hill Inn, The Chanler at Cliff Walk, King Park, the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, Norman Bird Sanctuary, and Rough Point.  This is the first festival programmed by new Executive Director Gillian...

Photo: Newport Restoration Foundation The Newport Restoration Foundation has been awarded $71,212 from The 1772 Foundation for the planning of a historic building trades apprenticeship program. The 1772 Foundation, based in Pomfret, Connecticut, plays a leading role in promoting historic property redevelopment programs. At its quarterly meeting, its trustees awarded HPRP grants totaling $1,169,162 to 16 recipients. Individual grants ranged in amounts from $15,000 to $105,000. The 1772 Foundati...