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Wednesday, May 27th, 2026
Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The annual Newport Charter Yacht Show will run June 22–25 at Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard, drawing charter brokers, industry professionals and debut yachts like the 180-foot M/Y Lady Beth that sleeps 12 for multigenerational families. Events include crew competitions, networking sessions and a public vendor display. What's Up Newp
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Block, a Met editor and art historian, will discuss Gilded Age fashion at Rough Point on Saturday, June 13 at 5pm (tickets are $15 with free entry for Newport County residents). The event will also unveil a new display of Doris Duke’s wardrobe items. Newport This Week
- ➤ VFW Post 406 held the Stewing of Flowers at Storer Park and a service at Newport City Hall on Monday, May 26 to mark Memorial Day (honoring sacrifice rather than a day off). Newport This Week
- ➤ On May 26, 1954, USS Bennington exploded off Narragansett Bay near Newport, killing 103 sailors and injuring 201 during routine operations. A monument honoring the lost crew was dedicated at Fort Adams State Park on May 26, 2004. What's Up Newp
- ➤ Newport Contemporary Ballet received a $30,000 NEA grant as announced Tuesday by U.S. Sens. Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Rep. Gabe Amo — it will fund the ballet’s annual Dance Festival featuring freedom-themed performances in honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary. What's Up Newp
- ➤ Journalist Amy Goodman will appear at the Jane Pickens Theater in Newport for the documentary screening of Steal This Story, Please! from June 27 to 30. She will join director Tia Lessin for Q&A sessions on Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. What's Up Newp
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority will begin overnight work on the Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge on May 31 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Sunday through Thursday to ease daytime traffic delays, and drivers are advised to expect bumps and maintain a 25 mph speed limit. What's Up Newp
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Care New England announced Tuesday that it would cut 30 leadership and non-clinical positions due to a $20 million budget gap, affecting its workforce across multiple facilities. The network will offer transition assistance for impacted employees (including staff at Kent, Women and Infants, Butler, and the Providence Center). WJAR NBC 10
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Despite a wet Memorial Day weekend, 21 Newport County homes closed from May 19-23 as buyer activity surged ahead of summer. Notable deals included a Portsmouth home sold for $1,020,000 and a Newport condo at $2,100,000 (reflecting competitive market conditions). What's Up Newp
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tuesday, May 26 Rhode Island playoffs saw more than 30 baseball and softball contests statewide. Local teams advanced through dramatic wins (including a tense 2-1 walkoff by the Chariho Chargers at Wood River Junction) as they moved into the next rounds. 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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