Good morning, Newport.

The International Yacht and Athletic Club donated $13,000 to Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island after its 2026 Rhody Regatta held on May 31 around Conanicut Island in Narragansett Bay, surpassing a $10,000 goal.

Local sailors including Joe Brito’s J/121 Incognito joined efforts to support seniors.

Newport County has three Labor Day events — Beach Fest at Fort Adams State Park on Sept.

5-6 featuring beach football and vendors, Beer Field on Little Compton’s Village Green, and a concert plus art show at King Park gazebo and DeBlois Gallery on Sept. 5.

Newport is set to host two fall festivals (the Newport International Boat Show from Sept.

17-20 at various downtown sites and the Bowen's Wharf Seafood Festival on Oct. 17-18 featuring local seafood and live music) as the season kicks off.

The Rhode Island Department of Health issued an alert after two rabid raccoons were found in Warwick, leading to treatment for three adults and three dogs after exposure; these cases are part of 34 rabid animal incidents recorded this year.

Residents with contact should call the health department (401-222-2577).

Gov. Dan McKee allocated $16.5 million in the state budget to raise Medicaid reimbursement rates for primary care from 100% to 150%—pending General Assembly and CMS approval and set for Oct.

1, 2027. The Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner will host a forum on Sept. 16 for input.

High school teams played soccer, field hockey, tennis and volleyball on Wednesday with season openers decided on late goals — today's schedule features games at local venues for both boys and girls, including soccer and volleyball matchups.