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Friday, September 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kelley Coen has been appointed CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County, with her new role set to begin Sept. 25. She will lead plans to renovate the club’s 95 Church St. facility and bring 30 years of business experience from her previous role as chief advancement officer. What's Up Newp
- ➤ Newport County events offer a busy slate of community activities—Rose Island hosts artist residencies with public tours on Sept. 13 while the Newport Elks Lodge will hold a Pouring for a Purpose event on Sept. 18 to support Alzheimer’s research—and the Jamestown Community Chorus seeks new members for December holiday concerts starting Sept. 15. Additional events include the YANA Club’s fourth anniversary celebration on Sept. 26 and Sept. 28, free firearms training for youth on Sept. 19, a BridgeWar card game competition on Sept. 17, the Manhattan Short Film Festival at Jamestown Arts Center from Sept. 26 to Oct. 4, Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival dining experiences from Sept. 18 to 20, and the Citizens Pell Bridge Run benefiting 31 nonprofits on Oct. 19. The Newport Daily News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Puddingstone Music will launch a fall series that blends live jazz and Shakespeare readings in Newport—opening Sept. 28 at 3 p.m. at Provence Sur Mer with pianist Randy Ingram and vocalist Aubrey Johnson and adding another event on Oct. 4 at Rough Point where tickets include food and refreshments. What's Up Newp
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Beth Raffa, a native Newporter and Rogers High graduate, has been named assistant principal at Thompson Middle School—she plans to walk the halls and greet students daily. She will work with Principal Michael Browner, Jr. to build a supportive school culture throughout the year. Newport This Week
- ➤ Today, volunteer greeters from RENEWport welcomed students at Claiborne Pell Elementary School as kids ran through a balloon arch. The greeter program will run all school year and include civic ambassadors from Salve Regina University — strengthening Newport school support. Newport This Week
- ➤ The Newport School Committee voted on Sept. 9 to form a working group of parents and school officials to study moving fifth grade students from Thompson Middle School to Pell Elementary School. The group will report by the end of the year and review issues—such as busing and dismissal times—to plan a smooth transition. Newport This Week
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Dan McKee spoke at a roundtable on Sept. 3 with local business owners and industry leaders and discussed rising healthcare costs, challenges in local education, and Aquidneck Island’s lack of affordable housing while criticizing the federal shutdown of the Revolution Wind project that would have powered 200,000 homes. He outlined Rhode Island 2030 plans—such as building starter homes, keeping the Newport birthing center open, and stopping military-style immigration enforcement—to boost local jobs and support community needs. Newport This Week
- ➤ The Naval War College held its 23rd annual 9/11 memorial on Sept. 11 to honor 11 alumni and students killed in the Pentagon attack with a commemorative limestone slab recovered from the Pentagon. Professor John Jackson said the event reminds new generations of the tragic day—while the flag remains at half-staff until Sept. 14—per a presidential proclamation. The Newport Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Newport Mental Health said funding cuts and staff shortages are straining its services, with mobile crisis teams and outreach programs under pressure to help neighbors. The nonprofit warned that reduced support + upcoming Medicaid changes may cut its ability to save lives. The Newport Daily News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Newport Planning Board approved a revised housing plan at 525 Broadway after BCM Realty Partners reworked an earlier proposal that Middletown rejected over density issues. The board set conditions including extra parking—five guest spaces—and a 12-month no-subletting lease requirement, and the project must still receive final permits. Newport This Week
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Newport County YMCA gymnasts won several gold medals at the 2025 YMCA National Gymnastics Championship held in Wisconsin this summer — world-renowned gymnast Jordan Chiles delivered a keynote address as about 2,000 athletes from ages 6 to 20 competed. Newport This Week
- ➤ Marathon runners who have qualified for the 2026 Boston Marathon can register today, while those aiming for a 2027 spot begin qualifying on Sept 13—runners in New England can also opt for fall races such as the Newport Marathon on Oct 12—offering more chances to compete. The Newport Daily News
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