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Saturday, May 31st, 2025
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Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Boys and Girls Club of Newport County’s first Wheels Up! skateboarders finished eight weeks of skate lessons with coach Donnie Barley at Newport Skatepark on Thursday and received their certificates. They learned they could take their skateboards home with help from local supporters like Omen Newport surf and skate shop, Mission Newport, and Rejects Beer Co.—and a $25,000 donation from the Maya L. Auchinloss trust will fund future lessons. Newport This Week
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Co. is launching its Newport Craft Summer Series with live music events on the Newport Craft lawn from 7 to 9 p.m.—Rubix Kube will perform on June 13, The Z-Boys on June 14, and children’s musician Laurie Berkner on June 22. What's Up Newp
- ➤ The Providence Tattoo Convention will be held at the Rhode Island Convention Center from August 1 to 3 and will feature a tribute to Newport’s tattoo history — Marilyn Mott will display a replica of her father’s 1970s tattoo booth. Tattoo artists from across the nation will offer live tattoos, piercings, and seminars — the event promises contests, shows, and live music for visitors. What's Up Newp
- ➤ Charles L. Roberts, founder of Rhode Island Slave History Medallions, discusses Milton Friedman’s notion that freedom is fragile and reminds us that the fight for liberty has deep roots in our history—he will host Newport’s third annual Juneteenth celebration in historic Washington Square on Saturday, June 21 to honor this ongoing struggle. This free, family-friendly event will highlight the community's commitment to remembering past sacrifices and celebrating progress. What's Up Newp
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Department of Labor announced it will start a phased pause in operations at contractor-operated Job Corps centers, including the Exeter center, after an internal review found the program was not meeting its goals. By June 30, the department will work with local workforce partners to connect students with new education and job opportunities & Rep. Seth Magaziner expressed concern that the move may limit local pathways to good-paying jobs. WJAR NBC 10
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Rhode Island Senate passed the Purple Alert Bill overnight (inspired by a March disappearance of a woman with special needs in Cranston) to establish a system that helps quickly find missing adults with serious disabilities. The bill now moves to the House before Governor Dan McKee signs it into law (modeled after silver and amber alerts). WJAR NBC 10
- ➤ A Rhode Island House commission led by Rep. Lauren H. Carson has studied short-term rental concerns such as tax remittance, safety codes and coordination issues between state and municipal systems amid pending lawsuits in Newport, Narragansett and Exeter. The commission plans to propose new legislation by fall once the court cases resolve to protect renters, property owners and the housing supply. The Newport Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Portsmouth beat Prout 17—16 in double overtime in the Division I girls lacrosse quarterfinal when Stella Orr scored the winning goal with 2:29 left and finished with eight goals. The win moves Portsmouth into a semifinal at Cranston Stadium against the Quakers at 5:30 p.m. on June 4. The Newport Daily News
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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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Pomham Rocks Lighthouse Tour
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. — Edgewood Yacht Club — Ticket prices vary — Explore the historic Pomham Rocks Lighthouse on a guided tour of the iconic island light station.
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A Special Evening at Clarke Cooke House
6-9 p.m. — Clarke Cooke House — $275 per person — Savor a wine-paired multi-course dinner while supporting aspiring culinary talent.
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HART x Harper & Tucker Charm Bar Pop-Up
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Harper & Tucker — Free entry — Create your own charm jewelry from a vast assortment of designs at this unique pop-up event.
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Dinos at Dusk
5-9 p.m. — Roger Williams Park Zoo — Discounts for members — Explore the zoo during a dinosaur-themed evening with life-size animatronics.
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