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• Prominent Newport Lawyer Died in July, Now Clients… (golocalprov.com) — A well-known Newport attorney who died in July is now at the center of lawsuits in Rhode Island and Massachusetts alleging millions in missing client and investor funds, including a disputed Newport real estate deal. His estate and law firm face fraud and malpractice claims tied to condo and escrow arrangements, with disciplinary complaints also filed in both states.
• Polaris Tech Bridge Reveals BlueTIDE 2026 Showcase Alley Lineup (ecomagazine.com) — A major defense and maritime technology showcase is coming to Sail Newport at Fort Adams this Thursday, offering free admission to see in‑water demos, shoreside exhibits, and networking. BlueTIDE 2026 will bring more than 70 companies and Department of Defense representatives to Newport, highlighting cutting‑edge systems and recognizing top technologies with awards and a late‑afternoon social.
• Roger Federer is coming back to play at the US Open, but not interested in coming back on tour (nbcsports.com) — Roger Federer will stop in Newport this weekend to be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame after playing an exhibition at the US Open. He's clear he's not returning to the pro tour, but is eager to properly say goodbye to fans in New York before his Hall of Fame honor.
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