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Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents have a busy weekend ahead. Accidental Sisters perform on May 9 in Jamestown and on May 10 in Newport; a pancake breakfast at Edward King House, a Garden Club plant sale in Jamestown, and a Mother’s Day Market in Tiverton complete a lineup of family-friendly events. The Newport Daily News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ French naval officer Commandant Igor Maury will discuss France’s social model at a talk hosted by the Alliance Française de Newport on Sunday, May 17 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Portsmouth Free Public Library (Michael W. Mello Program Room), with a Q&A session in French or English. What's Up Newp
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Billy Thalheimer, REGENT CEO from North Kingstown, will deliver the commencement address at IYRS School of Technology & Trades’ graduation & Launch Day at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 30 at Restoration Hall. Nearly 80 students will graduate and launch restored sailboats in Newport Harbor. What's Up Newp
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A sewer line rupture on May 4 sent 800,000 gallons of untreated sewage into Narragansett Bay, leading officials to close shellfishing until at least May 18. The Newport Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Brown Health pledged to keep Newport Hospital’s 10-suite birthing center open if it secures $4.9 million from state and philanthropic aid; however, lawmakers say the hospital must provide more detailed financial reports and will meet with its executives tomorrow. What's Up Newp
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Harborside Inn on Block Island will hold a groundbreaking ceremony this Friday; the new 22,000 sqft building (with 32 rooms) will replace the structure lost nearly three years ago to a fire. WJAR NBC 10
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tickets went on sale Tuesday for the 2026 Cerity Partners Hall of Fame Open at the International Tennis Hall of Fame from July 5-12, where the combined ATP Challenger and WTA 125 grass-court tournament will offer $225,000 in equal prize money + mark Cerity Partners' debut as title sponsor. What's Up Newp
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Comedy Night featuring Tyler Hittner
8-10 p.m. — Galactic Theatre — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of comedy with Tyler Hittner at a highly-rated venue.
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Paul Gilbert & Greg Koch Concert
4-6 PM — The Greenwich Odeum — Ticket prices vary — Experience guitar mastery and celebrate the release of Paul Gilbert's new album WROC.
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Dueling Pianos Friday - Early Show
7:30 p.m. — Dueling Pianos Bar at Top Of Pelham — Check with the venue for ticket prices — Experience a night of audience-requested tunes and beautiful harbor views with live dueling pianos.
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Morning Coffee Networking
8-9 a.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Providence Airport Warwick — Free entry — Enjoy fresh coffee and cookies while connecting with local professionals.
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Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival
11 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Bowen's Wharf — Enjoy the waterfront — Taste oysters and sip champagne at this culinary celebration.
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Spring Watercolor Series with Artist Mary Ellen Dwyer
10 AM – 12 PM — Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum — Materials not included — Explore the basics of watercolor painting in this engaging six-class series.
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Killer Night Out - An Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner
7-9 p.m. — Belle's — Ticketed event — Solve a murder before dessert in an engaging, interactive dinner experience.
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2026 CCBA Annual Meeting & Conference
8 AM – 5 PM — Newport Harbor Island Resort — Registration required — Attend for professional development and networking opportunities with CCBA members.
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Junior Toots Concert
9:00-11:59 p.m. — Ocean Mist — $92+ — Experience the vibrant energy of Junior Toots live in concert.
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2026 Inorganic Chemistry Conference
8 PM — Salve Regina University — Check website for cost — Premier international conference advancing inorganic chemistry research.
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