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Saturday, May 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Free hop-on-hop-off trolley service returned to Newport for the 2025 season as RIPTA Route 67 runs from May 23 through Oct. 31 and stops at Bellevue Avenue, Memorial Boulevard, and key sites, while Route 68 connects CCRI Newport, Middletown DHS, and First Beach + discounted parking is offered at the Newport Transportation Center. The Newport Daily News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Martha Parker, founder and owner of Team One Newport, celebrated 40 years of business as she recalled starting the company when she struggled to find gear for women sailors. She built the firm with a loyal team and now works with partners—offering custom gear for local sailors—while supporting Newport’s proud maritime tradition. What's Up Newp
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Nine Salve Regina University artists showcased island-inspired work at the Dorrance Hamilton Gallery at 56 Lawrence Ave, Newport, where the exhibition opened May 23. Nearly 100 pieces including hand-bound sketchbooks were displayed during the Compass Art Residency Opening from 3:30 to 5 p.m. — with light refreshments provided by Bellevue Boards. What's Up Newp
- ➤ Newport’s art galleries host many local shows that attract community crowds. Jamestown Arts Center has an art show called 'This Collapsed and Expanding Breath' running through June 14 (free entry) while the Salon Series at the Brenton Hotel meets each Thursday and Jessica Hagen Fine Art opens a group show today (reception from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.). What's Up Newp
- ➤ Newport’s Black History Walking Tours return today with 75-minute guided tours by Rhode Island Slave History Medallions on weekends until October 26; participants will explore Historic Hill and learn from eight granite markers featuring QR codes. The tours begin at 10 a.m. near Bowen’s Wharf Pilot House and make stops before ending at Washington Square — tickets cost $20 for adults and discounts apply — as local historians and students help share Newport’s past. What's Up Newp
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Audubon Society of RI started a yard-sign program on World Turtle Day—May 23—to slow cars for native turtles during their nesting season after 44 were hit in 2024. Residents are advised to help by safely guiding turtles across roads and leaving nests undisturbed amid rising development. ABC6
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Rhode Island house passed a bill on Thursday to start a purple alert system that will help find missing adults with severe disabilities — the measure, prompted by an incident where an autistic woman went missing in Cranston last March, now heads to the senate. ABC6
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Local fishermen in Rhode Island are finding success catching big striped bass and summer flounder by using live bait and methods suited to fast moving water along rivers, jetties, and coastal parks like India Point and Colt State. The Block Island Inshore Fishing Tournament is set to run July 26—July 27 and now covers nine species as it expands its fishing area. The Newport Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Dudemanbro Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Greenwich Odeum — Ticket information unavailable — Celebrate the musical talent with dynamic performances that inspire both young and old.
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BankNewport 10 Miler
7:30-10:30 a.m. — Fort Adams Trust — Registration opening soon — Participate in the annual 10 Miler benefiting local charities in Newport.
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3rd Annual Newport Open
1-5 p.m. — Newport Country Club — Not specified — Swing into summer with a round of golf at this iconic venue supporting the Naval War College Foundation.
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Megan Chenot Performance
4-7 p.m. — Gooseneck Vineyards — Free entry — Experience a versatile singer-guitarist covering songs from every decade with ease.
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Honey Island Swamp Band Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — The Greenwich Odeum — Ticket prices vary — Experience the genre-defying sounds of the Honey Island Swamp Band in a night of eclectic music.
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Newport Shoreline Clean-Up and Sailing Adventure
9:30 AM - 3:50 PM — Fort Adams State Park — Ticket proceeds support cleanups — Participate in a shoreline clean-up and enjoy sailing with wine and lobster rolls.
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Rhode Island Wind Ensemble Concert
5-7 p.m. — Touro Park — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of delightful music with the Rhode Island Wind Ensemble under the stars.
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