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Monday, May 25th, 2026
Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 25th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Operation Stand Down RI marks its 10th annual tribute at Fort Adams by displaying over 7,000 combat boots representing each soldier killed in the Global War on Terror — a poignant local memorial honoring military service. The Newport Daily News
- ➤ Ashley Iaconetti said on the 'Chicks in the Office' podcast that the affair shown on RHORI Season 1 occurred before filming began. Her comment supports earlier cast statements that the plotline is now outdated. The Newport Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Portsmouth Abbey School held its Class of 2026 graduation ceremony on May 24 at its campus, where school officials praised students for academic, athletic and personal accomplishments while urging them to uphold Benedictine values. Graduates from local and international communities celebrated their readiness for college. The Newport Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Since 1976, state law has banned hold-open clips on gas pumps to prevent fire hazards, and a 2015 amendment allowed vapor recovery nozzles before they were phased out. Officials say if New York ends its ban, Rhode Island will be the only state to keep the restriction. The Newport Daily News
- ➤ Flags at public buildings in Rhode Island are flown at half-staff today for Memorial Day to honor fallen military members, as federal guidelines require they be raised to full-staff by noon. 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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