Good morning, Newport.

On June 7, a stair landing collapsed at the Portsmouth Portuguese American Citizens Club during a graduation celebration—killing 15-year-old Kelly Nevitt and injuring several others—while police investigated possible criminal factors as the community came together in mourning and support.

Newport is asking residents for ideas to redesign Easton’s Beach & the city is hosting several workshops to gather community feedback.

A workshop held Tuesday gathered initial input, today a session at Salve Regina University will show updated designs from 3 to 5 p.m., and a final online workshop is planned for June 30.

Middletown police asked the public to help identify a person seen near a business break-in at Wyatt Square Plaza on East Main Road Friday afternoon + they released images of the person wearing a facemask.

On Tuesday, June 10, two student documentaries—'The People's Policy' and 'Talking Ghostly'—premiered at the Firehouse Theater in Newport as capstone projects of the newportFILM Documentary Unbound program, which trains local students and adults in filmmaking.

The program uses industry experts to guide students in key techniques like production and editing for concise storytelling.

Freedom Express launched a new green electric shuttle service in Newport that uses low speed Coastal Cruisers to serve downtown, the harbor, and popular tourist spots.

Rides begin at $5 during summer evenings+ a ribbon-cutting ceremony is set for 4 p.m. on Friday at Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Co.

Ocean State Crossing is a 15-mile open water paddle race from Newport’s Fort Adams to Point Judith set for Aug.9 to raise funds for Summer Safe Ocean State’s safety and coastal sustainability projects.

Registration is open until Aug.4 with a $200 fee and a $600 fundraising commitment—participants aged 15 to 80 must follow US Coast Guard and state safety guidelines.

The Hall of Fame Open will be held on the grass courts of the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport from July 6-13 — the tournament marks the return of women’s professional tennis to the area in over three decades and will prize both ATP Challenger and WTA 125 competitions with $200,000 in awards while featuring top American players like Alycia Parks and Hailey Baptiste.

Richie Furay Concert

8:00-9:30 PM — The Greenwich Odeum — Ticket price not listed — Experience the legendary Richie Furay from iconic bands like Buffalo Springfield and Poco.

Laura Cantrell in Concert

7-10 p.m. — Norman Bird Sanctuary — No cover charge — Enjoy an evening with country singer Laura Cantrell as she showcases her musical journey.

Mind Reading Show with Peter Antoniou

8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Greenwich Odeum — Ticket prices vary — Experience the astonishing mind reading skills of Peter Antoniou as he dazzles audiences.

LFO Live Concert

5-9 p.m. — The Greenwich Odeum — Ticket info not provided — Enjoy the iconic sounds of LFO as they perform their classic hits.

Community Creativity Lab

5-8 p.m. — Claiborne Pell Elementary School — Free entry — Share your ideas to enhance Newport's parks and green spaces.

Lighthouse Tour Experience

9:30-11 a.m. — Edgewood Yacht Club — Tours available — Explore the historic Pomham Rocks Lighthouse and discover its fascinating maritime history.

June 2025 Newport Secret Garden Tour

2-8 p.m. — Storer Park, Newport, RI — Ticket required — Experience a self-guided exploration of charming private gardens in historic Newport.

Official Manchester City Soccer Camp

9 AM-2 PM — Wide World of Indoor Sports — Registration required — Train with qualified Manchester City coaches and enhance your soccer skills.

Lighthouse Tour

9:30 AM – 11:00 AM — Edgewood Yacht Club — Check for entry fees — Explore the historic Pomham Rocks Lighthouse on a guided tour.

Megan Chenot Live Performance

5-8 p.m. — Narragansett Cafe — Free entry — Enjoy a diverse musical mix from Newport's talented singer-guitarist Megan Chenot.