Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of September.
Good morning, Newport.
🏘️ Community
Brad Shear resigned as CEO after nine years, prompting the Potter League board to name longtime leaders M.
Christie Smith and Amy Chamard as interim executive directors to keep animal care services running in Middletown and Warwick. The board is now searching for a permanent leader (the nonprofit was founded in 1929).
💼 Business
People’s Credit Union promoted Rachel Semiao to head of Portsmouth member operations today.
She will oversee daily branch work and staff while reporting to Lori Marshall (head of the branch), after beginning her career as a member service representative in Middletown.
🎭 Culture
Newport Classical announced six holiday concerts on two December weekends.
Tickets go on sale Oct. 6 + highlights include Christmas with Cantus on Dec. 5 at the Recital Hall, Messiah at the Mansion on Dec. 6 at Rosecliff, and Classical Christmas with Frisson on Dec. 12 at Emmanuel Church, mixing carols and modern pieces.
An East Greenwich airplane mechanic is saving Rhode Island’s nostalgic Mr. Potato Heads by restoring five, including one displayed as a skydiver at Skydive Newport in Middletown.
He plans to start a nonprofit and asks locals to share missing pieces to help revive these cherished icons.
A new feature details how Rhode Island cities and towns got their names, with some drawing from English origins and others honoring native peoples and early leaders (like Newport and Bristol) in celebration of National Rhode Island Day.
It offers a historical look linking local heritage and community identity.
Newport’s Charter Books will host Liz Collins for a discussion of her debut novel Whalespeak with Katherine A.
Sherbrooke on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 6:00 p.m. The free event—RSVP required—follows the novel’s Sept. 4 release.
📰 Economy
A chamber report shows Newport and Bristol counties lack enough industrial, commercial, and flex space for nearly 1,700 high-paying jobs in ocean technology and engineering by 2035.
The study recommends converting underused properties and updating zoning to support future growth.
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