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Newspapers

= Accessible from home with your Newport Public Library issued library card.

For databases that can be accessed remotely, you will need the 14 digit number on the back of your card.

ChicagoTribune

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
Keeping readers informed of the latest news from the Chicago area, the nation, and the world every day, the Chicago Tribune has a reputation for investigative and public service journalism, earning 24 Pulitzer Prizes since 1932. Covers 1985-present.

Library Access | Remote Access

LATimes

LOS ANGELES TIMES
The perspective of the American West, lauded for its coverage of
immigration, entertainment, and environmental issues. Covers 1985-present.

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NYTimes

NEW YORK TIMES
The paper of record in the U.S. best known for its analysis of news,
issues, and social changes. Coverage includes The New York Times Book Review and The New York Times Magazine. Covers 1980-present.

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NEWSPAPERS.COM
Offers access to past editions of newspapers from the United States and abroad. Search or browse the collection of 4,200+ titles to find news reports, notices of births/marriages/deaths, sports headlines, comics, and more.

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NEWPORT DAILY NEWS
Contains articles published in the paper from 2001 through today. Search full-color digital image edition, full-text and web-only content.

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NEWPORT DAILY NEWS (Digitized microfilm)
The Community History Archive is an ongoing project that involves the digitization of the library’s Newport Daily News microfilm collection starting in 1846. The archive is keyword searchable from anywhere.

This collection currently includes 1846-1877.

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PROVIDENCE JOURNAL
Contains articles published in the paper from December 1981 through today. Search full-color digital image edition, full-text and web-only content.

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RHODE ISLAND’S HISTORICAL NEWSPAPERS
Search local newspapers from the colonial era through the early 20th century (1732-1921). Contains over two dozen publications, including the Newport-based Rhode Island Gazette, Newport Mercury, Newport Herald, and Rhode Island Republican.

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ProQuest

U.S. MAJOR DAILIES
Provides online access to Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post.

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USA TODAY COLLECTION
Stay current with national news, events, and people with this collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.

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WSJ

WALL STREET JOURNAL
The single most authoritative source of global and national business reporting. Covers 1984-present.

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WaPo

WASHINGTON POST
Inside-the-beltway coverage of politics and highly respected investigative journalism. Covers 1987-present.

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