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Thursday, July 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Detective Patrick Walsh saved Patricia Sitcoske's life at Newport Art Museum on July 11 by performing the Heimlich maneuver 17 times & initial attempts by her husband and another bystander had failed & Sitcoske later visited the police station to thank him. What's Up Newp
- ➤ Residents of Sunny Acres Mobile Home Park organized to use their legal right of first refusal after a certified letter on May 12 announced the park’s sale to Crown Communities, and they submitted a Purchase and Sale Agreement with help from the Cooperative Development Institute on June 26. As of July 22, they have not received a response from the seller—delaying essential steps like deposit submission and due diligence to secure their community. What's Up Newp
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Newport will host the Newport NewWorks Musical Theater Festival from August 3 to 17 with two new musicals, Ink and Paint and Peripheral, shown at the Classical Recital Hall on Dearborn Street. The festival was founded by Peilin Chou and Jeanne Hagerty to bring Broadway talent to Newport through workshops and public shows — a step to grow the city’s music scene. What's Up Newp
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ BankNewport has awarded a $10,000 grant to Sail Newport to support its 4th Grade Science and Sailing Program at Pell Elementary, which provided free sailing instruction + environmental science learning for over 120 students during the 2024-2025 school year at Fort Adams State Park. What's Up Newp
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The University of Rhode Island is favored to top the CAA Football Predicted Order of Finish with six players earning preseason honors - including A.J. Pena as Preseason Defensive Player of the Year - as the Rams secure eight first-place votes in the poll; they will start the season on Friday, Aug. 29 at Meade Stadium against Campbell. ABC6
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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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Herreshoff Marine Museum Summer Session 8
8:45 AM - 3:30 PM — Herreshoff Marine Museum — Check website for details — Explore sailing in a fun, educational environment for ages 7-15.
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