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Thursday, September 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ This weekend in Newport County, locals and visitors will enjoy events like Mustang Day at the Newport Car Museum—where groups receive discount tickets—and a family festival at Peabody Beach on Sunday. Other activities include a boat show at the Newport Yachting Center, a historic train ride, and a climb at the Beavertail Lighthouse. The Newport Daily News
- ➤ Newport Mayor Charlie Holder will trade his gavel for a cocktail shaker when he joins local celebrities at Newport Elks Lodge #104 on Sept. 18 from 4-7 p.m. — the fundraiser at 141 Pelham Street will raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association and support the Newport Walk to End Alzheimer’s. What's Up Newp
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Larry Ellison, who owns Newport’s historic Beechwood Mansion, became the world’s richest person Wednesday when Oracle stock jumped over 40% and added $100 billion to his wealth — his gain pushed him past Elon Musk as investors backed strong AI growth despite lower-than-expected earnings. What's Up Newp
- ➤ The Newport International Boat Show opens today at Newport Yachting Center — the 54th annual event displaying new sailboats and powerboats on over 17 acres that will run through Sept. 14. Visitors will enjoy on-the-water training sessions and view innovative marine products in the Newport for New Products program. What's Up Newp
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Rhode Island Energy has proposed a winter supply rate of 14.77 cents per kWh — 9% lower than last winter's rate and the lowest since the 2021 to 2022 winter. The plan will also offer ratepayers a credit of about $24.50 in January, February and March of 2026 and 2027 while the Public Utilities Commission reviews further relief measures. WJAR NBC 10
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Newport City Council met on Sept. 10 at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at 43 Broadway and considered awarding contracts for police vehicle replacements, IT services upgrades and copier leases while discussing renovations to the Florence Gray Center using pandemic recovery funds — the meeting also reviewed board appointments and consent items for fall public events. What's Up Newp
- ➤ Tonight's Newport City Council meeting has been cancelled after the city's communications department sent a notice (at 3:21 p.m.) and will be rescheduled soon. The meeting (scheduled for 6:30 p.m. in 43 Broadway) was set to review contract awards for police vehicle replacements, IT services upgrades and copier leases. What's Up Newp
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Wednesday, high school teams in Rhode Island won contests in field hockey, soccer, tennis and volleyball with strong plays and close scores — coaches noted key saves and goals. Today's schedule features many games in field hockey, football and soccer, and coaches must send scores by 10 p.m. — teams look to build on these results. The Newport Daily News
- ➤ The Royal Canadian Yacht Club posted the day’s best performance on Tuesday in Narragansett Bay—earning 10 points in three races to move to second place with 25 points while trailing defending champions San Diego Yacht Club by five points. Twenty teams from 12 countries will compete through Saturday as lighter winds prompt a rescheduled start for Wednesday’s race at 10:30 a.m. What's Up Newp
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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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