Monday, September 8th, 2025

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Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of September.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Newport readers shared photos that capture summer scenes from August. The collection shows fast moving surf crashing off Beavertail Lighthouse from Hurricane Erin’s force plus a work boat battling waves off Brenton Point, a blue boat on Ocean Drive, a waxing crescent moon near Bridge Street, kite surfing at Easton Beach and a summer day at Surfer's End Beach. The Newport Daily News
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REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ During the first week of September, 23 residential properties closed across Newport County including a record-breaking $14+ million sale on Wellington Avenue in Newport, which shows a wide range of homes as buyers return to the market after summer. What's Up Newp
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Salve Regina opened its football season with a dominant 34-13 win over UMass Dartmouth at Toppa Field Saturday—senior quarterback Thomas Fallon threw for 258 yards and three touchdowns while the Seahawks tied the all-time series at 8-8. What's Up Newp
- ➤ Devin Farrell threw for 316 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Rams to a 31-17 win over Stony Brook on Saturday night after a delayed start from thunderstorms—Enda Kirby kicked a 22-yard field goal and Rolan Dempster scored on a 1-yard run. What's Up Newp
- ➤ Newport County high school football teams begin the season with hopes placed on four key players — Adam Conheeny from Portsmouth, Finn McCarthy from Middletown, Derek Lloyd from Rogers and Alex Monkevicz from Tiverton. They will use their skills in passing, catching and defending to help their teams win games. The Newport Daily News
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