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Friday, June 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Newport County hosts a full weekend of events from today through June 22, including the 29th annual Newport Flower Show at Rosecliff & the season kickoff for the Providence-Newport Ferry, which will run trips until Columbus Day. A new eco-friendly shuttle service launches while local venues offer live music, art tours, festivals, and community gatherings throughout the weekend. What's Up Newp
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Procaccianti Companies received final approvals to build The Bellevue Hotel at Bellevue Gardens Plaza on Bellevue Avenue in Newport. The 91-room boutique property will include a restaurant, spa, pub, gym, and more, and will begin construction late 2025 to open in 2027. What's Up Newp
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, Newport marked Juneteenth with storytelling and live songs at Rough Point Museum—Valerie Tutson performed narratives celebrating Black freedom while Keith W. Stokes offered a talk on 400 years of resilience at the JPT Film & Event Center. Newport Public Schools reported a $900,000 budget shortfall after staff layoffs and Pell Elementary recognized a teacher as Teacher of the Year. What's Up Newp
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On June 16, school officials and construction workers led Thompson Middle School 8th graders on a tour of the nearly finished new Rogers High School in Newport. The keys will be turned over today to Newport Public Schools and a temporary certificate of occupancy is expected on June 23 pending fire inspections (a few small tasks will be completed over the summer). Newport This Week
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rhode Island lawmakers passed a compromise bill on June 12 and June 18 that will raise the minimum wage from $15 to $16 this year and to $17 by 2027 — the measure now awaits the governor's signature. The Newport Daily News
- ➤ The Rhode Island Senate Finance Committee approved a $14.3 billion budget for fiscal year 2026 that protects Medicaid while addressing homelessness, transportation, and child care. The plan now heads to the full senate for a vote Friday and will start on July 1 — it forces RIPTA to cut 90 jobs and 20% of its routes while keeping door-to-door service for passengers with disabilities. ABC6
- ➤ Today, Rhode Island lawmakers meet for the final session day to vote on a $14.3 billion budget, a revised assault weapons bill, payday lending restrictions, and housing measures. The session does not consider a bill to let child abuse survivors sue institutions (Senate senators cited constitutional and insurance concerns). The Newport Daily News
- ➤ On June 11, Newport City Council approved a $33,600 one-year renewal of Polimorphic’s AI service that began in January—helping with 33 chats a day and 7 after-hour calls—while collecting data that guides residents to the right city office. Newport This Week
SPORTS NEWS
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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.
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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.
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Community Creativity Lab
5-8 p.m. — Claiborne Pell Elementary School — Free entry — Share your ideas to enhance Newport's parks and green spaces.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Newport Classical Music Festival 2025
8-10 p.m. — King Park — Free entry — Enjoy a festive evening featuring the Fenway Brass Quintet & Percussion in a relaxed open-air setting as you kick off your Fourth of July celebrations.
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Joe Samba Live Performance
8 PM – 2 AM — Ocean Mist — Free entry — Dance the night away to the infectious rhythms of live Samba music in a beautiful beachside setting.
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