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Tuesday, September 16th, 2025
Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of September.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ St. Columba’s Chapel in Middletown will host the next concert in its series with the Narragansett Bay Chorus performing a cappella barbershop music on Sunday, September 28 at 3 pm—tickets cost $20 for regulars and $10 for students. A reception will follow the show, and tickets can be purchased at the parish office or from chorus members. Newport This Week
- ➤ The new documentary ‘Water Brother: The Sid Abbruzzi Story’ is now available for digital purchase and rental—this film shows the life of a legendary local surfer and skater with rare footage and interviews. It premiered at Fort Adams State Park in August and follows Abbruzzi as he works to preserve his surf and skate legacy amid the planned demolition of his long-time Water Brothers Surf & Skate shop. What's Up Newp
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today, IYRS School of Technology and Trades earned two national honors from the Accrediting Commission—receiving the 2025 ACCSC Commitment to Student Success Award and naming Athena Vieira the 2025 ACCSC Outstanding Graduate. The school reported an 83% graduation rate and 87% graduate employment rate and will present the awards at the ACCSC Professional Development Conference scheduled for Sept. 15—17 in Arlington, Virginia. What's Up Newp
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Rhode Island’s Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner approved double-digit rate hikes for nearly 175000 commercial insurance plans starting next year; premiums rise 17.6% for small group plans, 19.3% for large group plans, and 21% for individual plans. Governor McKee directed a review of rising costs—higher health care services, the expiration of premium tax credits, and a new insurance fee—and plans to propose fixes to help families. The Newport Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ An audit report found RI Energy overcharged state agencies $2 million due to billing issues—linked to a system transition after its acquisition—and the company said it has corrected the errors while an independent audit is set for November 14. ABC6
- ➤ Newport residents can sign up for a free composting pilot program—offering weekly curbside food scrap collection starting October 5—for up to 1,500 eligible households; the City Council meeting is relocated to Pell Elementary School at 6:30 p.m. tonight—the change comes after Wednesday’s meeting was cancelled due to a City Hall elevator malfunction. What's Up Newp
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Rhode Island readers are invited to vote for their favorite fall foliage spot as the season sets in with cooling temperatures and apple orchards opening—polls ask which scenic areas best capture the autumn glow, with peak colors expected the week of Sept. 30. The poll comes as early forecasts predict minimal color by Sept. 9, increasing to a partial change from Sept. 23. The Newport Daily News
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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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