Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of September.
Good morning, Newport.
🎭 Culture
Historic Park Theatre added four upcoming shows through March with ticket sales starting Friday, Sept.
18 at 10 a.m. Billy Gilman will headline 'Home for the Holidays — 25 Years of Christmas' on Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.m., joined by tribute acts Tusk, Lotus Land and The Simon and Garfunkel Story.
newportFILM will host a free screening of UNBOWED on Tuesday, Oct.
6 at Hope High School Auditorium in Providence (with a post-film conversation featuring directors and Dr. Omar Bah). The documentary follows the inspiring journey of the Rhode Island refugee advocate.
🏛️ Government
Gresh Laing from North Kingstown found his Cybertruck incurs a $4 toll per crossing on Pell Bridge because its weight exceeds the discount limit.
Local officials plan to review the toll rules & may adjust the charges to better support green vehicles.
📰 Real Estate
The shingle-style estate known as Castleberry at 41 Castle Hill Avenue sold for $7.1 million, marking the third-highest sale in Newport this year.
It offers private beach access (through the Castle Hill Neighborhood Association) and was handled by broker Kate Leonard of Lila Delman Compass.
🏈 Sports
Rhode Island high school cheerleading teams compete in an online vote open until Saturday, Sept.
26 at 11:59 p.m.; the top 32 will then face off in a bracket leading to a pizza party prize from Francesco’s Pizzeria, with the championship round set for the week of Oct. 26.
Judge Sarah Taft-Carter delayed the ruling for URI football players AJ Pena and Justin Carcel (seeking a fifth season) until Thursday, Sept.
24. The players can practice with the Rams but cannot play games until the decision is issued.
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