Good morning, Newport.

Local groups including Bike Newport are urging riders to follow clear e-bike guidelines as state officials work on rules that boost safety and reduce emissions.

The organization offers an online course to teach e-bike care — a step toward safer road use.

The Rhode Island Foundation is accepting applications until Wednesday, Sept.

24 for neighborhood grants of up to $10,000 that support resident-led projects in Newport County, including public space improvements and cultural preservation; proposals must show results within 12 months.

The 55th International Boat Show fills 17+ acres with over 450 boats featuring sailboats, powerboats and multihulls alongside marine electronics and equipment; local partners promote marine education while visitors enjoy a 2.5-mile harbor walk and a shuttle from Easton's Beach.

Newport Classical is hosting concerts in October at its recital hall on Dearborn St. Trio Azura performs Oct.

9 at 7:30 p.m., Ensemble Mélange gives free concerts Oct. 18, and the Rasa String Quartet debuts Oct. 23 with wine intermission and a Brenton Hotel reception.

Four Newport-based cultural organizations received grants from Rhode Island Humanities—$10,000 for a theater presentation, $11,167 for chamber music education, and $12,000 for historical exhibits—to support local projects that bring the city’s heritage to life.

Tomorrow, members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians will gather in Newport to celebrate the group's 150th anniversary.

The event honors generations of local tradition that have shaped a legacy of Irish heritage, community support, and shared values.

Ocean State Job Lot faced higher trucking costs as diesel prices in Rhode Island rose above $6 per gallon.

Co-founder Marc Perlman said expensive fuel is pressuring drivers and delivery expenses + he expects prices to ease over time.

Construction crews installed the final turbine at the Revolution Wind offshore wind farm in Rhode Island Sound near Little Compton on Sept.

17. The wind farm partners Ørsted and Skyborn Renewables expected the 704-MW project to soon supply power to over 350,000 homes in Rhode Island and Connecticut.

At a Sept. 10 meeting, the Middletown Planning Board reviewed builder Connor Melville’s proposal to change zoning and convert the long-vacant former McDonald’s at 149 West Main Road into workforce housing + rentals.

The board will meet in October with consultant Frank Spinella to shape potential zoning changes.

Steve Eddleston, owner and skipper of Weatherly, said the 12-Metre North American Championship runs today through Sept.

20 in Newport as the boat races on its storied legacy from the 1962 America’s Cup. He will hand over club leadership to Cindy Delotto and Jephtha Tausig + boost local sailing pride.

High school sports results from Thursday show varied winners in soccer, field hockey, tennis and volleyball (standout plays emerged from players in Narragansett, Cranston East and North Kingstown).

Friday’s schedule features football, soccer, field hockey, tennis and volleyball games at local venues.