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Saturday, September 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Hotel Viking in Newport will lay off over 100 staff on November 3 due to planned renovations — the hotel filed a notice with the Department of Labor and Training that encourages employees to reapply when it reopens, although no reopening date is set. WJAR NBC 10
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ National statistics show that Massachusetts residents spend about $914 a year on lottery tickets while Rhode Island residents spend roughly $570, and many locals are eager to try their luck with today's $1.8 billion Powerball drawing—reflecting a common hope to win big. WJAR NBC 10
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Brown University Health announced that beginning in late October it will switch some nursing shifts to a standardized 12-hour format—affecting about five percent of its per-diem nursing team. A viewer raised concerns about the potential elimination of positions, though the health system said there are no planned layoffs or severance offers as part of its cost-cutting moves after the Newport Hospital birthing center closure was reversed. ABC6
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- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR The Tangle gives readers the left, right, and center takes on one big political story each day — no outrage, no noise. It’s independent, nonpartisan, and free to read. Built for people who are done being manipulated by the algorithm. The Tangle
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Rhode Island FC will host Louisville City FC today at 7:00 p.m. at Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket + the Week 27 USL Championship match features Kids Night with a gate giveaway as the club aims to build on its strong defense led by goalkeeper Koke Vegas. ABC6
- ➤ On September 5, the Patriots beat the Vikings 27-7 at Portsmouth High School—senior running back Tate Levesque led the balanced ground game as Rogers struggled after their quarterback was injured. What's Up Newp
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NAFI Run 4 The Kidz
10 AM – 2 PM — Vigilant Brewing — Registration details available — Participate in a family-friendly 5k benefiting children’s programs.
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Dueling Pianos at the Top of Pelham
8 PM – 1 AM — One Pelham East Bar & Grill — Tickets recommended — Enjoy a night of comical and nostalgic performances with audience-requested songs at Newport's unique Dueling Pianos show.
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~ Mark Caine
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