Good morning, Newport.

On Saturday, Aug. 29, Newport hosts two events — Salute to Summer at Naval Station Newport offers a concert, fireworks, and food while the 10-Spot Ride features a secret bike tour with live music.

Sunday, Aug. 30, Patriots Park will hold the Black Regiment Monument Commemoration honoring Revolutionary heroes.

The sold-out Pell Bridge Run will take place Sunday, Aug.

30, with the 4-mile run starting at 7 a.m. on Conanicus Ave in Jamestown and finishing downtown; road closures will affect early morning traffic while the event was moved from October for planned bridge maintenance.

IYRS School of Technology & Trades launched its Maritime Leadership Institute in Newport Harbor today.

Conexión Latina Newport earned the Rhode Island Foundation’s Community Leadership Award at a Philharmonic performance while MLK Center runs an adult clothing drive and Newport Sings starts fall rehearsals Sept. 21.

Puddingstone Music has announced two concerts at Rough Point.

Pianist David Kaplan will perform 'Quasi una Fantasia' on Saturday, Sept. 12, and the Sitkovetsky Trio will present Romanticism and Musical Poetry on Tuesday, Sept. 29, with doors opening at 7 p.m. and events include small bites & drinks.

Rhode Island celebrities paid tribute to Dolly Parton after her Aug.

25 passing following a brief battle with cancer in Nashville. Local figures including James Woods and Watch Hill homeowner Taylor Swift honored her lasting creative legacy and impact on music.

IYRS School of Technology & Trades launched a Maritime Leadership Institute on Wednesday – Kristin Urbach was named managing director to lead programs that help maritime professionals build teams, manage change, and solve problems along the Newport waterfront.

Since June, a flock of sheep has been clearing tall grass and invasive species at Fort Adams State Park in a partnership between the Fort Adams Trust, Ocean Hour Farm, and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management — visitors are advised to view the working animals from behind a live electric fence as they complete their task.

Rhode Island public buildings will fly flags at half-staff until sunset on Tuesday, Sept.

1 in memory of Dolly Parton, the country music legend who died on Tuesday in Nashville. Gov. Dan McKee recalled her surprise appearance at the Newport Folk Festival as a highlight of her legacy.

RIPTA’s Route 67 returns to its fall schedule on Aug.

29 with trips every 30 minutes along Bellevue Avenue serving Salve Regina University — rides remain free through Oct. 31 courtesy of Discover Newport.

Rhode Island locals can enjoy a second summer with activities planned across the state this September, including fall festivals in Providence, farmers’ markets by the water, drive-in movies, wine tastings, paddleboard rentals and Saturday polo matches in Newport until Labor Day—offering a relaxed way to extend summer fun.