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Also on today's calendar: Dr. Steve Taubman's Mind Magic: A Night of Laughter and Astonishment Benefiting NAMI Rhode Island and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Newport dental practice offering free care to veterans on Nov. 11 (whatsupnewp.com) — Newport veterans can book free dental appointments at Newport Family & Cosmetic Dentistry's Broadway office on Wednesday, Nov. 11, with exams, cleanings, fillings, and basic extractions available. The clinic, run on the honor system with no insurance or proof of service required, has room for about 30 patients and is staffed entirely by volunteers.
2. Newport Housing Leaders Honored by National and Regional Organizations (newportthisweek.com) — Newport residents may be glad to know their Housing Authority leadership is earning top New England and national honors for transforming distressed neighborhoods and expanding services. Executive Director Rhonda Mitchell and Commissioner Tommy Sheehan are being recognized for improving affordable housing, boosting digital access, and advocating for residents, bringing positive attention and momentum to local community development efforts.
3. Newport Police Reevaluates Location for First Responder Memorial (newportthisweek.com) — Newport police are rethinking where to place a planned first responders memorial after neighbors objected to using John Street Park, citing green space loss and traffic. Officials are now reviewing parks citywide and revising the design before returning to the tree and open space commission, while fundraising continues through local police, fire groups, and community events.
4. Skanska to replace U.S. Coast Guard Homeport Pier in Rhode Island, USA, for USD 271M, about SEK 2.5 billion (marketscreener.com) — A major $271 million construction project is underway at Naval Station Newport to replace Pier 1 with a modern homeport pier for four U.S. Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Cutters. Work in Newport will include demolishing the existing pier, building a new one with upgraded utilities and bulkhead, and extensive site improvements, with completion expected by March 2030.
5. Conde Nast Traveler recommends things to do in Newport, 'New England's gilded jewel' (boston.com) — Newport gets a glowing shout-out from Conde Nast Traveler, which dubs the city "New England's gilded jewel" and spotlights its mansions, beaches, festivals, and standout restaurants. Locals will recognize favorites like White Horse Tavern, Bowen's Wharf, and the Cliff Walk, as well as hotels such as The Chanler and Castle Hill Inn that help shape the city's tourism economy.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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