Good morning, Newport.

Newport County is set to close out the summer with several family-friendly events this weekend — including a StoryWalk debut at Tiverton Library on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., a benefit concert in Little Compton at 4:30 p.m., and the international Boat Show running until Tuesday.

Debbie's in Providence and Becky's BBQ in Middletown will end restaurant services at month’s end; Debbie's closes Sept.

30 amid low business while Becky's continues as a catering operation. Also, a Federal Hill restaurant is for sale with its lease ending Sept. 30.

Situations returns to Jane Pickens Theatre on Sept.

30, offering Newport audiences a chance to see the final cut of the independent comedy written, directed, and starring Greg Vrotsos—who launched the film with a packed January preview—and join him and 9 Central Film Festival’s Jack Galvin for a post-screening Q&A.

NUWC Newport is boosting collaboration with private companies and will hold biweekly industry office hours to share critical info and shape joint decisions — technical director Marie Bussiere outlined the change at Defense Innovation Days held at the Newport Marriott.

The RI Department of Health encourages residents to get flu + COVID + RSV shots as respiratory viruses begin rising.

High-risk groups can receive vaccinations now at pharmacies and primary care offices and will find community clinics starting in October.

Newport's third-priciest home, a five-bedroom mansion at 41 Castle Hill Ave., sold for $7.1 million on Sept.

15; the property offers ocean views & spacious living areas as demand for homes remains strong.

A multimillion-dollar hotel is being built on Bellevue Avenue near the plaza across from the International Tennis Hall of Fame, and residents may soon notice construction noise plus increased activity as builders continue work on the project.

High school sports on Wednesday saw Moses Brown win 2-0 in field hockey + Lincoln win 4-1 in boys soccer as La Salle swept its girls tennis matches.

Thursday’s schedule features football, soccer and volleyball contests across the state.