Good morning, Newport.

The AARP Tax Aide Program & SHIP are seeking volunteers to serve as tax preparers and Medicare counselors at senior centers and libraries from Jamestown to Tiverton.

Orientation starts in the fall with online training before Thanksgiving, and volunteers work two half-day shifts each week during tax season.

The USCGC Eagle will dock at Long Wharf on July 31 for free tours as part of its 106-day training voyage along the eastern seaboard — it will depart Newport on Aug.

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Beloved local community member Alicia Hicks, 69, passed away on July 21 after a brief battle with cancer.

Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, July 28 at 8:30 a.m. from the Memorial Funeral Home at 375 Broadway - Memorial Mass will follow at Jesus Saviour Church at 509 Broadway.

Newport NewWorks announced the casts and directors for its second annual Musical Theater Festival (Aug.

2 to 16) at the Casino Theatre on Freebody St, where three original musicals will perform on August 14 and 15 at 7 p.m.

The 72nd Newport Jazz Festival is sold out and will run from Friday, July 31 to Aug.

2 at Fort Adams State Park. The event features modern jazz greats like Herbie Hancock and emerging group (Vulpeck), adding to a tradition that has drawn icons since 1954.

Newport’s pineapples have long symbolized welcome, as returning sea captains once placed them outside homes to help stave off scurvy + today, the Newport Historical Society offers a Legends and Lore walking tour to share this enduring tradition.

Built in the 1760s with lottery funds, the historic Brick Market stands on the east corner of Thames Street at Washington Square and is a National Historic Landmark; nearby buildings were replaced during 1960s urban renewal, yet the landmark retained its commercial legacy.

Newport Folk Festival starts today at Fort Adams featuring headliners Ms. Lauryn Hill, Hayley Williams, The Lumineers and Tom Morello from today until July 26.

Parking starts at 8:00 a.m., and entry rules for chairs and strollers will be enforced — review guidelines before arrival.

The updated Blue Economy Action Plan will soon roll out new info to help local companies develop undersea technology and aquaculture and expand job opportunities statewide from Burrillville to Newport.

Leaders say the plan will encourage cooperation among businesses with federal backing.

Today, IYRS School of Technology & Trades launches its new Yacht Design program on Newport’s working waterfront as students begin hands-on projects in naval architecture, vessel systems, and advanced 3D modeling under veteran instructor Roland Saucier.

NACTC automotive technology students won first place at the 2026 Greenpower Electric Car Challenge in May at Ninigret Park in Charlestown by racing a heavily-modified all-electric car driven by sophomore Zachary Keith.

Their JROTC team also earned top honors at a regional challenge in New Britain, Connecticut.

A Newport police report noted that upgraded noise cameras are expected by this summer — local citizens in the 5th Ward urge Mayor Holder, councilors, and Police Chief Duffy to enforce tougher vehicle noise rules with clearer warning signs and stiffer fines.

At a July 14 hearing, the Coastal Resources Management Council continued the application to repair a 550-foot section of the Cliff Walk as a 25-foot area on private property stalled final approval; the city and mansion owners will seek alternatives to address safety concerns while avoiding extra costs.

The Rhode Island Department of Health confirmed 10 cyclosporiasis cases by July 23, up from earlier counts, and said no common food source has been linked.

Health experts advise thorough handwashing and proper produce cleaning — including heating foods to safe temperatures — to help prevent infection.

Jukebox Radio at Chelo's Waterfront Bar & Grille

6-10 p.m. — Chelo's Waterfront Bar and Grille — Check for cover charge — Enjoy live music from East Coast's fastest growing cover band with a mix of timeless classics and today's hits.

Travis Hyll Live Concert

5:00 – 11:59 PM — Stevie D's Riverside Tavern — Cost info not specified — Enjoy live country music from renowned Southern-born artist Travis Hyll.

Chase Ceglie Album Release Concert

6-10 p.m. — The JPT Film & Event Center — Tickets available — Experience Chase Ceglie's theatrical musical world at the release of his new album, featuring an eclectic mix of talents.

O Brother, Where Art Thou? with Live Music from Princess June

7-10 p.m. — The JPT Film & Event Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy the classic film accompanied by live musical performances.

Sugar Live at the Charlestown Rathskeller

8-11 p.m. — The Charlestown Rathskeller — $20 online, $25 at the door — Experience an unstoppable dance party with the high-energy band Sugar delivering timeless hits and modern anthems.

NIM Fest (Newport Independent Music Festival)

3-6 p.m. — King Park — Free entry — Experience live local music every Sunday in July and August at the scenic King Park Gazebo.

Sunset Tours of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse

6:00-7:30 p.m. — Edgewood Yacht Club — Ticketed entry — Experience a historical tour of a restored lighthouse as the sun sets.

Morning Tours of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse

9:00 – 11:30 AM — Edgewood Yacht Club — Admission required — Step back in time on a tour of a fully restored historical light station.

NIMFEST 2026

3-6 p.m. — King Park Gazebo — Free entry — Enjoy live music at the Newport Independent Music Festival every Sunday in July and August.