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Monday, October 6th, 2025
Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of October.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday morning, October 4, Jamestown Volunteer Firefighters answered four calls including a car fire on the Newport Bridge at 10:10 a.m.—where heavy smoke was seen—and a rescue of a hiker stuck on coastal rocks at 12:29 p.m.; firefighters used drones and all-terrain vehicles to clear a safe path, and the hiker was unhurt. What's Up Newp
- ➤ Jamestown fire crews rescued a woman trapped on the rocks on Beavertail Road while hiking Saturday—firefighters cut through the brush to reach her and guide her back to the trail, and she was not hurt. WJAR NBC 10
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Today more than 24,000 Rhode Islanders over age 65 live with dementia — one in eight older adults — and the BOLD Act has funded early detection and caregiver support. Advocates like Laurie Gunter Mantz and Aging Advisor Helen Hames push for more training — a key step — to boost quality care and fight ageism in our community. What's Up Newp
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Jim Robitaille: Tom Casale Quartet Concert
6-10 p.m. — Borealis Coffee Company — Admission details TBD — Experience a night of captivating guitar music from award-winning composer Jim Robitaille.
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2025 Amica Newport Marathon
7:30 AM – 1:30 PM — Easton's Beach — Registration fees apply — Experience the breathtaking oceanfront scenery at this award-winning marathon.
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NEHRA's Annual Conference
9 AM – 10 AM — Newport Harbor Island Resort — Registration required — A vibrant gathering for HR professionals to deepen their connections and enhance their skills.
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Fall for Lucy's Hearth
6-9 p.m. — Newport Art Museum — Supporting families experiencing homelessness — An evening benefiting a vital local shelter and transitional housing program.
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Harvest Festival Weekend
4-6 p.m. — Newport Vineyards & Restaurant — Celebrate the fall harvest with wine tastings and festive activities.
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Dueling Pianos at the Top of Pelham
8 PM - 1 AM — One Pelham East Bar & Grill — 21+ event — Experience Newport's only Dueling Pianos show with stunning harbor views and interactive performances.
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Dueling Pianos Late Show at Top Of Pelham
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Dueling Pianos Bar at Top Of Pelham — 21+ event — Experience a lively night with audience-requested music and stunning views of Newport Harbor.
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Halloween Party and Trick-or-Treat
3-7 p.m. — George Hail Library — Family-friendly fun — Enjoy crafts, games, and spooktacular trick-or-treating in costume for little ghosts and goblins.
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Dueling Pianos at the Top of Pelham
8 p.m. – 1 a.m. — One Pelham East Bar & Grill — Ticket reservations recommended — Experience a lively dueling pianos show with audience interaction in a scenic Newport venue.
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Bearly Dead: Grateful Dead Tribute
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Greenwich Odeum — Ticket prices vary — Experience a vibrant Grateful Dead tribute band that brings exciting energy to the stage.
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