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Wednesday, June 25th, 2025
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Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ This weekend Newport County will host several events, including the Free Pride Festival on June 28 with a pride parade at 11 a.m., a book and bake sale at Tiverton Public Library, and a Craft & Garden Show at the Newport Elks Lodge. Art lovers will visit the Newport Plein Air Invitational on June 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. to view oil paintings of local scenes—providing diverse, free activities for all ages. The Newport Daily News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rhode Island Commerce announced Tuesday that a new collaboration with Saks Fifth Avenue brings Newport’s Gilded Age mansions and waterfront views to luxury window displays at the New York flagship store — select Saks locations will showcase in-store Rhode Island-inspired designs from July 1 until July 30. What's Up Newp
- ➤ The Preservation Society of Newport County announced winners of the 29th annual Newport Flower Show at Rosecliff this past weekend, awarding top honors in Botanical Arts to Leslie Purple — Alice Farley, in Floral Design to Tracey Burhoe, and Best in Show in Photography to Marianne Conese while also recognizing excellence in Horticulture Design; the next show is scheduled for June 19—21, 2026. What's Up Newp
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Three-time former mayor and current council member Jeanne-Marie Napolitano faces a $1,000 fine for violating state campaign finance laws after misreporting over $6,000 in donations from Jan. 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025—she must also forfeit $2,025 from her campaign account as part of a consent agreement approved on June 17. What's Up Newp
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A historic estate at 10 Ocean Lawn Lane sold for $7,925,000 on Tuesday, marking Newport’s highest real estate sale since September 2024—this luxury property built in 2017 in the private Ocean Lawn community features a chef’s kitchen with Rhino marble countertops, a heated pool, and eight bedrooms. What's Up Newp
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Island Time Steel Band Brunch
10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Bonnet Shores Beach Club — Reservations required — Enjoy a lively brunch with rhythmic steel drum sounds by the Island Time Steel Band Trio.
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Pete Greco Concert
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Narragansett Town Beach — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of soulful music from Buffalo-born singer-songwriter Pete Greco.
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Lighthouse Tour
9:30-11:00 a.m. — Edgewood Yacht Club — Cost information not provided — Explore the historical Pomham Rocks Lighthouse on this unique tour.
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