Good morning, Newport.

On Sept. 12, 1953, about 750–800 guests gathered at St. Mary’s Church in Newport to see Jacqueline Bouvier marry John F.

Kennedy; a reception at Hammersmith Farm hosted 400–450 more, and Kennedy was 36 while Jacqueline was 24.

St. Mary’s Church in Newport marked the 73rd wedding anniversary of JFK and Jackie Kennedy by hosting a fundraiser with organ music and exhibits—including wedding kneelers—that benefit local services and attract Kennedy history fans.

The James L. Maher Center will host the annual Christmas in Sign in early December, offering family-friendly ASL activities that celebrate local Deaf culture.

The event supports community efforts to improve access to sign language resources.

Rhode Island's building at the Big E in West Springfield received a $2.3 million upgrade with modern lighting, an epoxy floor, and new doors, preserving its replica of Newport’s Colony House.

The refresh was part of the event’s enhancements for America’s 250th celebration.

Newport’s Forum Lodge #391 will celebrate Italian heritage with six events from Sept 25 to Oct 16, beginning with John Panaggio Original Ziti Night at Vasco da Gama Hall (15 Fenner Ave.) from 5 to 7 p.m. and featuring film screenings, a lawn festival, a mass, and scholarship concert.

Connecticut software engineer Steve Dailey launched Spotted, a website that tracks spotted lanternfly kills & features leaderboards for friendly competition.

Environmental authorities urge local residents to help slow the insect’s spread as the site recorded 13,172 kills from 699 participants & 185 towns.

Newport Fire Department scored seven runs in the seventh to overcome a 6-3 deficit and beat Newport Police Department 10-6 at Cardines Field Friday night in a charity game marking the 25th anniversary of Sept.

11 attacks; proceeds support the planned Barker Memorial Park First Responder Memorial.

No. 8 URI turned a tied start into a 31-10 win against Elon on Saturday, Sept.

12 at Centreville Bank Stadium. The Rams, led by a touchdown run from Terrence Campbell, forced five turnovers and extended their 16-game home winning streak.