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Wednesday, May 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Portsmouth mom launched Owen's Kicks for Kids to help children get new sneakers in memory of her son who died in a tragic accident last March. Ginger Cameron, who works in Westport schools, raised over $8,000 via GoFundMe and partnered with Run Newport to donate shoes—supporting local kids in need. WJAR NBC 10
- ➤ Newport’s Sons of Union Veterans will hold a Memorial Day ceremony at Island Cemetery on May 26 at 2 p.m.—the event will honor those who sacrificed for the country with speeches, patriotic readings, flower-laying and a firing detail with Taps. What's Up Newp
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Newport Jazz Festival will take place at Fort Adams State Park from August 1 to 3 and will feature Flying Lotus & Nubya Garcia on Friday, adding to a lineup that includes Janelle Monáe, The Roots, Jacob Collier, and Esperanza Spalding. Ticket options remain limited as the festival nears. What's Up Newp
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Rhode Island lawmakers are debating a bill that would end a nearly 20-year boat tax exemption and impose a 7% sales tax and property taxes on boats valued over $50,000—boaters and industry critics warn the change could raise costs and hurt local marine businesses. More than 1,500 letters were sent to the House Finance Committee on May 6, and officials say the proposal is meant to spur discussion while critics fear it may drive business to nearby states. The Newport Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Newport Area Career and Technical Center celebrated 22 graduating seniors at its National Signing Day event with SkillsUSA—students signed letters of intent to pursue careers in high-demand fields like construction, culinary arts, engineering, cosmetology and IT. Families, educators and local industry partners attended the event at Rogers High School as many graduates secured jobs and apprenticeships. What's Up Newp
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ After nearly three months without a traffic death, a 33-year-old Texas man died on May 6 after leaving his moving vehicle and being hit on I-95 near Route 37 in Warwick—DOT Director Peter Alviti Jr. said every loss is counted like any other statistic. The Newport Daily News
- ➤ The League of Women Voters of Newport County will host Rhode Island Supreme Court Justice Melissa A. Long to discuss advancing civil rights in the state’s courts on May 20th at 5:30 p.m. at the Jane Pickens Theater in Newport — a panel of judges and court leaders who recently examined civil rights history in Montgomery and Selma will join the event. What's Up Newp
- ➤ The Rhode Island Senate is voting on a bill requiring school districts to have policies on cell phone and electronic device use—intended to reduce classroom distractions and allow exceptions for students with medical needs. If approved and sent to Governor McKee, the law will take effect August 1, 2026. WJAR NBC 10
SPORTS NEWS
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Megan Chenot Live Performance
4-7 p.m. — Gooseneck Vineyards — Free entry — Experience a versatile Newport-based singer-guitarist with a repertoire spanning decades of music.
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The Uncle Louie Variety Show
8-11 PM — The Greenwich Odeum — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of laughter with the premier old school comedy experience.
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Dueling Pianos at the Top of Pelham
8 PM - 1 AM — One Pelham East Bar & Grill — Tickets recommended — Experience a unique night of live music where entertainers take audience requests on grand pianos above Newport Harbor.
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Women’s Bird Walk at Miantonomi Park
8-10 a.m. — Miantonomi Memorial Park — Free entry — Experience the thrill of spring songbird migration with fellow women birders in a picturesque park setting.
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DuMOL Wine Dinner at 22 Bowen's
5:30-9 p.m. — 22 Bowen's — $175 per person — Savor an exquisite four-course meal expertly paired with acclaimed wines from DuMOL.
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Memorial Day Weekend Celebration
4-8 p.m. & 11 a.m.-6 p.m. — Newport Vineyards & Restaurant — Free entry — Celebrate the holiday with live music, wine tastings, and food bites under the sunshine.
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Drawing the Big Bamboo Birds with Artist Joanne Murrman
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum — Materials provided — Capture the beauty and texture of Blithewold’s Big Bamboo Birds in this outdoor drawing class.
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Memorial Day Weekend American Cookout
6-9 p.m. — Newport Harbor Island Resort — $45 per person — Celebrate the start of summer with burgers, live grilling, and live music overlooking the beautiful Newport Bridge.
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World Sailing 2025 Team Race World Championship
All day — New York Yacht Club Harbour Court — Registration required — Witness thrilling team sailing competitions in Newport's picturesque harbor.
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Atlantis Rising International Sand Sculpture Competition
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Ninigret Park — Free entry — Watch world-class artists carve stunning sand sculptures while enjoying food, live music, and family-friendly fun.
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