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Monday, September 15th, 2025
Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 15th of September.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Grammy-winning songwriter Lori McKenna performed in a sold-out show at Jane Pickens Theater in Newport—she was joined by longtime collaborator Mark Erelli on guitar and vocals. She will perform in Plymouth and Rockport on September 18th and 19th. What's Up Newp
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Developers of the Middletown Town Center project seek Town Council approval for a zoning overlay that would allow mixed uses — hotel, bank, retail and apartments — while residents oppose relocating Pottsy Field. Town Council will hold hearings on Sept 16 and Sept 30 at 6 p.m. in Middletown High School’s cafetorium to decide if the approval will let design and engineering plans begin. The Newport Daily News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Alice Bowman, 89, left her longtime home in Newport’s 5th Ward to join Atria Senior Living in Portsmouth to be closer to family and find a new purpose—she now teaches art and recently sold 75% of her 28 paintings in a local show. What's Up Newp
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Salve Regina rallied in overtime to beat Western New England 34-28 at Toppa Field on Saturday as Thomas Fallon threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Jacoby Smith, giving the Seahawks a 2-0 record after almost losing a 28-6 lead at halftime. What's Up Newp
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Early Morning Sensory Walks
6:30-8:00 a.m. — Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum — Cost may vary — Experience the tranquil beauty of nature with guided sensory immersion in the morning serenity.
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Dueling Pianos at the Top of Pelham
8 p.m.-1 a.m. — One Pelham East Bar & Grill — Tickets recommended — Enjoy a lively night of music with audience-requested performances at Newport's unique Dueling Pianos show.
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