Good morning, Newport.

On Friday, the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery held a remembrance ceremony to mark 25 years since the 9/11 attacks, honoring the nine Rhode Islanders lost and the service members affected.

Governor Dan McKee praised the tribute, which included bell ringing and silent prayer — keeping the sacrifice alive in memory.

Eight local orchards offer pick-your-own apples and fall treats this season — family outings with wagon rides, tasty snacks and market stands enrich the autumn experience, with options including Dame Farm, Sweet Berry Farm and Narrow Lane Orchard among others.

Alison Bologna, a former field producer with Dateline NBC, recalls covering a mother searching for her son after the 9/11 attacks.

The reflection comes as Rhode Island and Massachusetts plan ceremonies to honor those affected.

On Sept. 11 at 5:45 a.m., Newport Mental Health’s Mobile Response & Stabilization Services assisted a school crisis by sending clinicians to work with staff and a family to stabilize a child’s situation and create a plan that avoids hospital care.

Katelyn Chatelle scored a hat trick as Scituate beat Middletown 5-1 at Gaudet Field on Thursday night, with Alexiana Butera adding two goals in the second half.

The International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport recently honored Mary Carillo and Roger Federer; Billie Jean King presented Carillo + Mirka Federer delivered a heartfelt tribute for Roger as millions watched a live broadcast celebrating our tennis legacy.

URI football players AJ Peña and Justin Carcel filed a challenge against the NCAA on Sept.

11 (seeking a fifth year of eligibility) to play in 2026. The Rams will face Elon today at Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket.