Lifestyle

Two players lining up mahjong tiles on a rack

Mahjong is having a Newport moment, and not for the first time

From the MLK Community Center to the Vanderbilt hotel, friends are gathering to play [...]
Hikers on a boardwalk through the woods with Meredith Ewenson

On the trail with Meredith Ewenson

The Newport resident shares insights on regional hiking excursions, local hike meetups, and hosts overnight trips for women [...]
Altaer Sauna trailer on a snowy beach

What to know about the winter saunas popping up around Newport County

Several mobile saunas now offer winter beachgoers an opportunity to enjoy the ocean in new ways [...]
Holiday table spread with roast turkey, pie and autumn fruit

The art of entertaining for gatherings big and small

From invitations to flowers, party themes and activities, menus and pairings, there’s much to consider as you plan your seasonal gatherings [...]
Wire baskets of lobsters and corn over hot rocks at a clambake

A Summertime Ritual: Clambakes are a timeless New England tradition

Last summer, I attended my first backyard clambake. Having grown up on Aquidneck Island, the event felt like a milestone — a rite of passage. [...]
Carina LaBonte smiling in a gym

In Step With Carina LaBonte

The personal trainer talks finding a healthy work-life-motherhood balance [...]
Hands giving a facial massage at The Bungalow

A round-up of wellness spaces

The quiet of winter is an excellent time to seek out self-care, whether it’s finally getting a massage and facial or making time for yoga. [...]
Mahjong tiles scattered on a white surface

Games Galore

From scrabble to mahjong, local game groups abound [...]
Bee Crossing sign near beehives in a grassy yard

Beekeeping: An Intimate Pastime

Area beekeepers share a love and appreciation for one of nature’s smallest — and most fascinating — creatures: bees [...]
Fishermen in skiffs working a trap net beside the fishing boat

The last of the trap fishers

Corey Wheeler Forrest is a third-generation Rhode Island trap fisherwoman, capturing real moments at sea [...]
The Beyar sisters of Balanced Beyars Health hugging in a kitchen

Trailblazers to follow: The Beyar sisters of Balanced Beyars Health

Known as the "hormone hype girls," the Beyar sisters are changing the way women relate to their menstrual cycles [...]