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Sunday, May 24th, 2026
Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 24th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jack Masse, a local high school senior, launched the inaugural Rhode Rally—a charity car rally for Hasbro Children’s Hospital that ran yesterday from Newport to Brookline, with breakfast and lunch and museum tours, raising funds to support the hospital. What's Up Newp
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Historian Tim Gray explained that WWII-era U-boat U-853, sunk near Block Island in the Battle of Point Judith on May 5, 1945, remains in local waters and has led to theories that U-boats may have entered Narragansett Bay. Gray is now making a film about codebreakers. The Newport Daily News
- ➤ Charter Books will host New York Times bestselling author Annabel Monaghan for a summer cocktail event at OceanCliff on Monday, June 8 from 4 to 6 p.m. Tickets cost $75 and include a signed copy of her new novel Dolly All the Time, a complimentary drink and hors d'oeuvres. What's Up Newp
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ IYRS School of Technology & Trades in Newport is offering guidance for students affected by The Landing School closure with virtual info sessions on June 9 (noon, 6 p.m.) and a Summer Open House on June 13 (9:30 a.m.), while helping with financial aid transfers and extra scholarships. What's Up Newp
- ➤ Newport City Council will reconvene on Wednesday, May 27 to continue budget talks as public schools face losing 17 educators and strained staffing remains an issue. A local letter calls for fair tax changes from second-home owners to secure more funds for education. What's Up Newp
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Rhode Island offers five one-day adventures for thrill seekers that include deep-sea fishing off the coast, pedal-powered rail rides from 1 Alexander Rd. in Portsmouth, indoor and outdoor rock climbing at local gyms and Lincoln Woods, skydiving near Middletown, and parasailing at 9 Bowen’s Wharf in Newport. The Newport Daily News
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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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