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Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Narragansett Council’s annual Moby Dick Golf Tournament, held Tuesday at Montaup Country Club, raised $1 million in total over its 35-year history. The event drew 124 golfers and earned more than $70,000 in one day—its highest single-year total. What's Up Newp
- ➤ Detective Patrick Walsh saved Patricia Sitcoske’s life on July 11 at the Newport Art Museum when he performed the Heimlich maneuver 17 times after her airway became blocked (her husband and a bystander had tried unsuccessfully). She visited the station on July 22 to thank him and donate $500 to the Potter League for Animals. ABC6
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, The Lawn Terrace at Castle Hill in Newport earned recognition as one of America’s top 100 hotel restaurants — the only Rhode Island venue to make the list — in a study by OpenTable and KAYAK that analyzed over 10 million reviews from June 1, 2024 to May 31. The ranking shows the growing importance of hotel dining in travel decisions. What's Up Newp
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Newport Folk Festival runs July 25-27 and features music from Maren Morris, Luke Combs, Public Enemy, and Jack Antonoff—this guide also covers set times, parking, food, and safe ways to reach Fort Adams. The Newport Jazz Festival follows from Aug. 1-3, offering another chance for live music and local dining to create new memories. The Newport Daily News
- ➤ Irish-American fiddler Eileen Ivers will perform her Christmas concert 'Joyful Christmas' on Dec. 13 at The JPT Film and Event Center in Newport after her 2024 show—ticket sales start Friday at 10 a.m. for the 7:30 p.m. performance. What's Up Newp
- ➤ Newport locals can avoid Folk Festival crowds by enjoying several alternative events this weekend. The Cultural Survival Bazaar runs at Tiverton Four Corners Arts Center from July 24 to 26 from 10 a.m.—6 p.m., the Newport Show is at St. George's School Ice Rink on July 25—26 from 10 a.m.—5 p.m., the Jesus Saviour Church Summer Bazaar takes place Friday and Saturday at 509 Broadway, ¡Que Diablos! Fausto is set for July 27 at 3 p.m. at Aquidneck Park, and a scenic train ride departs Newport station at 11 a.m. for a 90-minute journey. The Newport Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Representative Lauren Carson from Newport sent a letter urging Brown University Health to hold a public hearing in August on cost-cutting measures at Newport Hospital and to keep the Noreen Drexel Birthing Center. The letter—co-signed by four local representatives—asks for input from Aquidneck Island residents. ABC6
- ➤ The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority announced it will receive a $17 million federal grant for a de-humidification project on Mount Hope Bridge to preserve its cables and anchors. The project is expected to extend the nearly 100-year-old bridge’s life by 50 to 75 years — the bridge will be closed for resurfacing in August with dates yet to be set. WJAR NBC 10
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Brown Health is considering closing Gateway Healthcare—Rhode Island's largest nonprofit behavioral health provider—and the Samuels Sinclair Dental Center, the main dental care site for special needs patients, as part of cost-cutting measures while finalizing its fiscal year 2026 budget. Advocates warn that these potential closures could cut vital services for thousands and stretch an already thin system even further. The Newport Daily News
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Blessing of the Fleet Weekend
4-10:30 p.m. — The Towers — Free entry — Celebrate nautical traditions with a colorful parade of blessed boats and festive activities for all ages.
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53rd Annual Blessing of the Fleet Road Race/Walk
5-6 p.m. — Narragansett Pier Middle School — Registration fee applies — A spirited race honoring local maritime traditions as participants take to the streets.
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Chaparelle with Hayes Carll
7 PM - 1 AM — Parlor Bar & Kitchen — $71.07 — Enjoy an evening of music from Chaparelle alongside Hayes Carll at a vibrant venue in Newport.
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Maddi Ryan Debut at Bonnett Shores Beach Club
4-8 p.m. — Bonnet Shores Beach Club — Enjoy a delightful Sunday with food, drinks, and tunes from Maddi and her full band.
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TJ and The Campers Live at South Kingstown Beach
6-10 p.m. — South Kingstown Town Beach — Bring your lawn chair — Enjoy a delightful evening of music by Christopher Depot and his band at a picturesque beach setting.
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Bridging the Gap: Jazz Dance and Music Festival
7-10 p.m. — Salve Regina University — Free entry — Celebrate the rhythm of jazz with dance and music in this long-standing festival tradition.
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40th Annual Charlestown Seafood Festival
8 PM – 11 PM — Ninigret Park — Ticket cost to be determined — Savor a delicious spread of Rhode Island's freshest seafood delights.
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Live Music with Megan Chenot
6-9 p.m. — Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Co. — Free entry — Enjoy a diverse range of musical styles from Newport's own singer-guitarist Megan Chenot.
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Back Rhodes
4-10 p.m. — The Nordic — Cost info unavailable — Enjoy an energetic mix of country, rock, and folk from the band Back Rhodes.
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Tour of The Towers
10 AM – 1 PM — The Towers — Free entry — Explore the iconic Towers building and enjoy stunning views of Narragansett Bay.
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