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Thursday, May 28th, 2026
Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Newport County offers a weekend of events, with tours at Tiverton's West Place Animal Sanctuary on May 30 and 31 (walking from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and driving at 4 p.m.), Battery Day at Conanicut Battery Historic Park on May 30, and more including art and a plant sale. The Newport Daily News
- ➤ Middletown will dedicate its Liberty Tree at Paradise Valley Park on Sunday, May 31 from 2 to 4 p.m. as the kickoff event for the town’s 250 Commission; it includes a keynote speech by R.I. Secretary of State Gregg Amore, historical re-enactments, windmill tours, and family activities. What's Up Newp
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Umbrella Sky returns as a free art exhibit on Goddard Row at Brick Market Place, featuring a floating garden of colorful umbrellas and live concerts on weekends until Oct. 24. Guests can explore the immersive display during daylight hours to enjoy nature’s splendor. Newport This Week
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Newport Public Schools will end classes on Friday, June 26 + other districts across Rhode Island will finish between June 12 and June 23 due to make-up days following closures under a new waiver. The Newport Daily News
- ➤ Newport Public Schools Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain held her penultimate conversation on Wednesday, highlighting a $3.8M deficit and ideas to restructure school facilities—including a possible closure of Thompson Middle School—as she prepares for her June 30 retirement. She also confirmed 17 teacher layoffs and leadership changes at Rogers High School. What's Up Newp
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mystic Aquarium’s Animal Rescue Program released a rehabilitated gray seal named Cannoli at Wuskenau Town Beach in Westerly on Wednesday, May 27 (he had been rescued from an entanglement on Block Island and received over a month of intensive care). WJAR NBC 10
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Rhode Island invites soccer fans to explore local World Cup events and attractions this summer. The state offers a dedicated FanZone (at Station Park) with live match viewings, food trucks, and concerts while visitors can also tour historic mansions in Newport and enjoy rejuvenated beaches, all promising a vibrant getaway. The Newport Daily News
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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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