Good morning, Newport.

The Potter League for Animals will waive adoption fees for all adult dogs and cats at its Middletown shelter from August 21-23 as part of NBCUniversal’s Clear the Shelters campaign.

The shelter on Oliphant Lane will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day during the event.

Weekend events bring Newport County families exciting plans.

Jamestown’s Sunflower Family Festival at Lawn Avenue School (Watson Avenue Field) is set for Saturday, Aug. 22 with crafts and live music, while Portsmouth will host a family day at Glan Park and an American Revolution exhibit from Aug. 21–30.

Middletown Prevention Coalition will host its 17th annual Family Day at Second Beach on Saturday, Sept.

12 from 4 to 8 p.m. This free event offers a climbing wall, bouncy house, obstacle course, games, face painting + a rain date set for Sept. 13.

Bally's warned investors on Aug.

18 that liquidity issues have raised substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern, though local operations in Tiverton and Lincoln remain unaffected. The company is reviewing financing alternatives to bolster cash flow.

Charter Books & the Newport Ladies Book Club are hosting a Summerween Lunch with paranormal investigator Amy Bruni at the Valley Inn Restaurant on Monday, Aug.

24 at 11:00 a.m., where guests will join a discussion, book signing and buffet lunch celebrating the release of Cuisine to Kill For.

The Elisha Project provided about 500 teachers with free school supplies on Tuesday, Aug.

18 in Newport. The organization filled bins with supplies (registration closed in five hours) to ease rising classroom costs.

Joint replacement work on the Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge moved to the eastbound lanes on Tuesday, Aug.

18 at 7 p.m. at the North Kingstown end and will continue overnight Sunday through Thursday with a 25 mph speed limit recommended for safety.

The Rhode Island Department of Health warns that ticks and mosquitoes can carry viruses like Powassan virus and alpha-gal syndrome.

Officials advise residents to use insect repellent (especially in grassy areas) and check for bites after outdoor activities.

The Rhode Island Department of Health now recommends King Park Beach reopen for swimming after bacteria levels returned to safe levels; the beach closed last Thursday and will be monitored through Labor Day — its status may change with new tests.

Gov. Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health said on Tuesday that the vaccination schedule for child care and school entry remains unchanged despite a federal order calling for fewer vaccines; families should continue following the established plan recommended by leading health groups.

Local high schools kicked off their football season on Monday with afternoon practices across town.

Teams from Rogers, North Kingstown, Scituate, Ponaganset, and Burrillville (using a new turf stadium) prepared for upcoming fall games.