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Friday, May 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ More than 7,000 combat boots honoring post-9/11 servicemembers have been displayed at Fort Adams Parade Ground—each boot shows a photo, biography, and service details. The memorial is free and open to the public today through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. with special hours on Memorial Day. Newport This Week
- ➤ Last week on Aquidneck Island, RIPTA launched its Flex On Demand pilot program while local leaders rode on the Newport & Narragansett Bay Railroad to plan a rail-with-trail corridor along the island’s western shore; the initiatives aim to ease commutes and boost workforce mobility. Newport This Week
- ➤ Impact100 Newport County announced five finalists for its inaugural grant cycle during a recent gathering & pooled $208,000 to award two $104,000 transformational grants to local nonprofits, with finalists set to present at a dinner on May 28 at the Wyndham Hotel. Newport This Week
- ➤ Earlier this month, A-1 Roofing replaced the roof on retired police veteran Jimmy Winters’ north Newport home using new materials from SRS and GAF Roofing Manufacturing — a project coordinated by the Newport County Board of Realtors. Winters, who started the Housing Hotline in 1978 to aid over 100,000 locals, is known for his longstanding community service. Newport This Week
- ➤ SB Farm LLC has proposed to expand Sweet Berry Farm at 913 Mitchell’s Lane in Middletown with plans for a 15,000 sqft barn and a 4,592 sqft market/café, prompting conservation advocates to express concerns about preserving the farm’s agricultural heritage (and its rural character) amid increases in traffic and noise. Newport This Week
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Newport Historical Society is opening a new center for Black history on Juneteenth at the historic Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House (17 Broadway) in a three-day celebration that includes a ribbon cutting, a free family day open house, and a special interfaith event. What's Up Newp
- ➤ Rhode Island's 250th celebration will offer public viewings of its three copies of the Declaration of Independence. Events include a viewing at Paradise Park in Middletown on May 31, at the State House on July 4, at the Newport Historical Society on July 8, and at the Audrain Auto Museum on July 12. Newport This Week
- ➤ At the Miss Rhode Island pageant in Cranston, Mia Grace Daley of Salve Regina University was named Miss Rhode Island 2026 while Honisty Baker won Miss Rhode Island Teen 2026 and awards for Best On-Stage Question, Most Photogenic, and Best Fitness; Daley will represent Ocean State at Miss America 2027. Newport This Week
- ➤ RENEWport launched the Semiquincentennial 250 Archival Project to collect youth reflections on the nation’s 250th for art, essays, poetry or videos. Working with Newport Historical Society, local schools and community centers, submissions are open through June 30 and the digital archive will be donated at the end of 2026. What's Up Newp
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ DEM announced that a 462-acre shellfishing area along the Portsmouth shoreline south of the Mount Hope Bridge will reopen May 23 for the first time since 1975 after meeting water quality and sanitation standards. Improved wastewater treatment has lowered bacteria, DEM said. What's Up Newp
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Site work will begin June 1 on The Bellevue, a 90-room luxury boutique hotel at Bellevue Gardens on Bellevue Ave. Developers Procaccianti Companies & TPG Hotels & Resorts will install new water lines and stormwater systems in phases while the plaza remains open to the public. What's Up Newp
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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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Lived Experience: What Connects Us Across Generations
5-6:30 p.m. — Newport Elks Lodge #104 — Complimentary light appetizers — Engage in a live conversation with elders exploring wisdom and connections across generations.
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Free Adult Aerial Silks Intro Class
5:30-6:15 p.m. — Attitude Academy of Performing Arts — Free entry — Experience the joy of aerial arts with simple poses and climbing techniques on silks.
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Deer Tick Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Ocean Mist — Ticket prices vary — Experience Deer Tick’s new album inspired by the hidden histories of Rhode Island.
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Our House: The Music of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
8:00 p.m. — The Greenwich Odeum — Tickets available — Experience an immersive musical journey through timeless hits of CSNY performed by an extraordinary ensemble of musical friends.
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