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Wednesday, September 17th, 2025
Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of September.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Robert Redford, who died at 89 on Tuesday, left a lasting mark in Newport with his 1974 filming of The Great Gatsby at Rose Cliff and a 2016 visit when he asked for a quick tour of the site—his actions showed his friendly, down-to-earth nature. His repeated returns highlight his deep connection to the Ocean State. WJAR NBC 10
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State Sen. Linda Ujifusa urged the Portsmouth Town Council to support a moratorium on new gas hookups on Aquidneck Island to close a temporary LNG facility that operated in a residential neighborhood for nearly six years. She said the pause will lower consumer costs — and help shift the island toward more reliable renewable energy sources. What's Up Newp
- ➤ Newport Councilor Dave Carlin explained his lone objection to a $100K salary for a utilities department GIS mapping specialist at the council meeting—Bill Bartholomew helped clarify the discussion by highlighting fiscal concerns. Newport This Week
- ➤ Last week, Helena Foulkes, a former CVS executive, announced her second run for governor and said she will work to ease economic hardships by boosting good-paying jobs, improving transit,—and reviewing tax policies to help balance the budget. The Public's Radio
- ➤ The Middletown Center development project held a hearing Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Middletown High School cafetorium to consider zoning changes for a 15-acre town-owned property at West Main Street and Coddington Avenue—after three years of planning and public input, the developer is set to prepare detailed plans for further review. What's Up Newp
- ➤ Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore said in a Sept. 16 letter that he will share only the public voter list and will not provide personal details such as driver’s license numbers or Social Security digits—this protects voter privacy. The response follows a DOJ request for full voter information and leaves the issue unresolved. The Newport Daily News
- ➤ A Westerly hearing discussed restoring a public right of way for a 1.7 mile stretch of Quanachontaug Barrier Beach so more people can access the coast. Some residents and homeowners are divided on the issue — supporters want open access while others are worried that extra visitors may damage the fragile barrier, and the Coastal Resources Management Council will review the proposals soon. The Public's Radio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Rogers High School Vikings beat Tiverton 4—2 at Braga Park on Tuesday as sophomore Kaia Cutter scored a hat trick to build a 3—1 halftime lead and secure the win. What's Up Newp
- ➤ The Providence Journal and WPRI 12 debut the new Blitz Breakdown show tonight (9 p.m.), which recaps last weekend’s high school football games and previews top matchups in Rhode Island. The free program is available on the WPRI 12+ app with replays on Fridays (3 p.m.). 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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2025 National Sailing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
5 PM – 10 PM — The Sailing Museum & National Sailing Hall of Fame — Admission details to be announced — Celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2025 in a special induction ceremony.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
~ Jesus
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