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Sail Newport to commission new J/7 fleet Saturday at Fort Adams

Sail Newport to commission new J/7 fleet Saturday at Fort Adams

Public invited to 10:30 a.m. ceremony as community sailing boats launch for the season
4 hours agoMay 6, 2026
Tickets on sale for 2026 Cerity Partners Hall of Fame Open

Tickets on sale for 2026 Cerity Partners Hall of Fame Open

Combined ATP Challenger and WTA 125 grass-court tournament returns July 5-12 with $225,000 in equal prize money and a new title sponsor
May 5, 2026May 5, 2026
Olympic medalist Lijia Xu to compete in inaugural Women’s International Championship in Newport

Olympic medalist Lijia Xu to compete in inaugural Women’s International Championship in Newport

New York Yacht Club’s new regatta brings 20 international skippers to Harbour Court Sept. 12-19, with a fleet of identical IC37 yachts and Rolex as founding partner
May 4, 2026May 4, 2026
Rhode Island FC suffers first home loss of 2026, falling 3-1 to Birmingham Legion FC

Rhode Island FC suffers first home loss of 2026, falling 3-1 to Birmingham Legion FC

Leo Afonso’s first-half equalizer not enough as the visitors strike twice early in the second half on Star Wars Night at Centreville Bank Stadium
May 3, 2026May 3, 2026
Joel Embiid leads 76ers to 109-100 Game 7 win over Celtics to complete comeback from 3-1 deficit

Joel Embiid leads 76ers to 109-100 Game 7 win over Celtics to complete comeback from 3-1 deficit

Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals, beating the Jayson Tatum-less Boston Celtics 109-100 on Saturday night to complete the NBA’s 14th comeback from a 3-1 deficit.
May 2, 2026May 3, 2026
Zhang’s walk-off single lifts Middletown past Portsmouth 12-11 in seven-inning thriller

Zhang’s walk-off single lifts Middletown past Portsmouth 12-11 in seven-inning thriller

Islanders erase a late one-run deficit as Colton Kerrison earns the win in relief and pairs with Cam Carlisle on three-hit days at Gaudet
May 2, 2026May 2, 2026
Sabres beat Bruins 4-1 in Game 6 to reach 2nd round for 1st time since 2007

Sabres beat Bruins 4-1 in Game 6 to reach 2nd round for 1st time since 2007

Alex Tuch and Mattias Samuelsson scored in the first period, Zach Benson added another early in the third and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Boston Bruins 4-1 on Friday night in Game 6 to advance to the second round of the NHL playoffs for the first time since 2007.
May 1, 2026May 1, 2026
Jarren Duran hits 3-run HR, Jake Bennett wins big-league debut as Red Sox beat Astros 3-1

Jarren Duran hits 3-run HR, Jake Bennett wins big-league debut as Red Sox beat Astros 3-1

Jarren Duran hit a three-run homer, Jake Bennett gave up a run over five innings to earn the victory in his major league debut and the Boston Red Sox beat the Houston Astros 3-1 on Friday night.
May 1, 2026May 1, 2026
Clement hits 2-run home run and Valenzuela adds a solo blast as Blue Jays rough up Red Sox 8-1

Clement hits 2-run home run and Valenzuela adds a solo blast as Blue Jays rough up Red Sox 8-1

Ernie Clement hit a two-run home run, Brandon Valenzuela added a solo homer and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 8-1 on Wednesday.
April 29, 2026April 29, 2026
Rogers boys lacrosse shuts out Tiverton 14-0 at Braga Park

Rogers boys lacrosse shuts out Tiverton 14-0 at Braga Park

McCombe scores four to lead a balanced Vikings attack in a runaway home win
April 29, 2026April 29, 2026
Rogers softball routs Middletown 17-3 behind Leys’ arm and bat

Rogers softball routs Middletown 17-3 behind Leys’ arm and bat

Vikings erupt for nine runs in the fourth to end it early and improve to 11-1
April 29, 2026April 29, 2026
Pastrnak scores 9:14 into OT and Bruins avoid elimination with 2-1 win over Sabres

Pastrnak scores 9:14 into OT and Bruins avoid elimination with 2-1 win over Sabres

Elias Lindholm scored midway though the second period, and the Boston Bruins and Buffalo Sabres are tied at 1 entering overtime of Game 5 of their first-round playoff series on Tuesday night.
April 28, 2026April 29, 2026
Trey Yesavage has a sharp season debut as Blue Jays beat Red Sox 3-0

Trey Yesavage has a sharp season debut as Blue Jays beat Red Sox 3-0

Trey Yesavage pitched into the sixth inning in a sharp season debut, Kazuma Okamoto drove in two runs and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 3-0 on Tuesday night.
April 28, 2026April 28, 2026
Joel Embiid scores 33 as 76ers beat Celtics 113-97 in Game 5 to keep their season alive

Joel Embiid scores 33 as 76ers beat Celtics 113-97 in Game 5 to keep their season alive

Joel Embiid scored 33 points, Tyrese Maxey had 25 points and 10 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers avoided elimination, beating the Boston Celtics 113-97 in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series on Tuesday night.
April 28, 2026April 28, 2026
Suárez fires 8 dominant innings as Red Sox blank Blue Jays 5-0 for first 3-game winning streak

Suárez fires 8 dominant innings as Red Sox blank Blue Jays 5-0 for first 3-game winning streak

Ranger Suárez and Greg Weissert combined on a two-hitter, Carlos Narváez hit a solo home run and the Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-0 on Monday night, their third straight win and second in a row under interim manager Chad Tracy.
April 27, 2026April 28, 2026
Celtics spoil Embiid’s return to action after appendectomy, beat 76ers to take 3-1 series lead

Celtics spoil Embiid’s return to action after appendectomy, beat 76ers to take 3-1 series lead

Game 5 is Tuesday night in Boston.
April 26, 2026April 27, 2026
Sabres erupt for 4 goals in first period, win 6-1 to push Bruins to 3-1 hole in series

Sabres erupt for 4 goals in first period, win 6-1 to push Bruins to 3-1 hole in series

Josh Doan had a goal and an assist during Buffalo’s four-goal first-period, and Alex Lyon stopped 21 shots to lead the Sabres to a 6-1 victory over the Boston Bruins on Sunday for a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.
April 26, 2026April 26, 2026
Contreras homers, Red Sox respond to Cora firing with 5-3 win over Orioles

Contreras homers, Red Sox respond to Cora firing with 5-3 win over Orioles

Willson Contreras hit his sixth home run of the season and second in as many games, and the Boston Red Sox responded to the firing of manager Alex Cora with a 5-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.
April 26, 2026April 26, 2026
Middletown edges Barrington 10-9 on Lisella walk-off single

Middletown edges Barrington 10-9 on Lisella walk-off single

Lisella and Agren drive in three each as Islanders rally from a 9-9 seventh-inning tie
April 25, 2026April 25, 2026
Boston Red Sox fire manager Alex Cora and 5 coaches

Boston Red Sox fire manager Alex Cora and 5 coaches

The Boston Red Sox have fired manager Alex Cora, who led them to the World Series championship and a franchise-record 108 regular-season wins in 2018.
April 25, 2026April 25, 2026
Red Sox erupt for 10 runs in the ninth, beat Orioles 17-1

Red Sox erupt for 10 runs in the ninth, beat Orioles 17-1

Andruw Monasterio hit a grand slam as part of a 10-run ninth inning and the Boston Red Sox snapped a four-game skid with a 17-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday.
April 25, 2026April 25, 2026
Rutschman’s 2 HRs, 6 RBIs power the Orioles to a 10-3 win over the slumping Red Sox

Rutschman’s 2 HRs, 6 RBIs power the Orioles to a 10-3 win over the slumping Red Sox

Adley Rutschman hit two of Baltimore’s six homers and drove in six runs as the Orioles routed the slumping Boston Red Sox 10-3 on Friday night.
April 24, 2026April 24, 2026
Celtics beat the 76ers 108-100 in Game 3 behind 25 points each from Tatum and Brown

Celtics beat the 76ers 108-100 in Game 3 behind 25 points each from Tatum and Brown

Jayson Tatum continued to shine in his return from injury with 25 points and Jaylen Brown also scored 25 to help the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 108-100 on Friday night and take a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference first-round series.
April 24, 2026April 24, 2026
Patriots select Utah left tackle Caleb Lomu with 28th pick in NFL draft

Patriots select Utah left tackle Caleb Lomu with 28th pick in NFL draft

The New England Patriots spent a bit of their vast NFL draft capital to move up in the first round and fill one of their biggest needs.
April 24, 2026April 24, 2026
Schlitter beats Red Sox again, leads Yankees to 4-2 win for sweep that extends winning streak to 6

Schlitter beats Red Sox again, leads Yankees to 4-2 win for sweep that extends winning streak to 6

Cam Schlittler limited the team he rooted for growing up to four hits over eight innings, and the New York Yankees rallied twice to beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Thursday night for a three-game sweep and a season-high six-game winning streak.
April 23, 2026April 23, 2026
Fried’s 8 shutout innings, Rosario’s 4 RBIs lead Yankees over Red Sox 4-1 for 5th straight win

Fried’s 8 shutout innings, Rosario’s 4 RBIs lead Yankees over Red Sox 4-1 for 5th straight win

Max Fried allowed three hits over eight scoreless innings, and the New York Yankees extended their winning streak to a season-high five with a 4-0 win over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night.
April 22, 2026April 22, 2026
Arvidsson scores 2 and the Bruins beat the Sabres 4-2 to even first-round series at 1

Arvidsson scores 2 and the Bruins beat the Sabres 4-2 to even first-round series at 1

Morgan Geekie bounced in a shot from beyond center as part of Boston’s three-goal second-period surge and the Bruins beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-2 to even their first-round playoff series at 1 on Tuesday night.
April 22, 2026April 22, 2026
Edgecombe, Maxey have big scoring nights, 76ers beat Celtics 111-97 to tie first-round series

Edgecombe, Maxey have big scoring nights, 76ers beat Celtics 111-97 to tie first-round series

Edgecombe connected on six of the 76ers’ 19 3-pointers. Maxey also had nine assists as Philadelphia bounced back after getting blown out 123-91 in Game 1.
April 21, 2026April 21, 2026
Stanton homers, adds 2-run double as Yankees shut out Red Sox 4-0

Stanton homers, adds 2-run double as Yankees shut out Red Sox 4-0

Giancarlo Stanton hit a solo homer in the second and added a two-run double as the New York Yankees extended their winning streak to four straight with a 4-0 win over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night.
April 21, 2026April 21, 2026
Zouhair Talbi and Jess McClain run the fastest times ever for Americans at the Boston Marathon

Zouhair Talbi and Jess McClain run the fastest times ever for Americans at the Boston Marathon

Zouhair Talbi and Jess McClain ran the fastest times ever for Americans at the Boston Marathon on Monday, both finishing fifth in their respective divisions.
April 20, 2026April 20, 2026
Ceddanne Rafaela’s tie-breaking two-run single helps Red Sox to 8-6 Patriots’ Day win over Tigers

Ceddanne Rafaela’s tie-breaking two-run single helps Red Sox to 8-6 Patriots’ Day win over Tigers

Pinch hitter Ceddanne Rafaela had a tiebreaking, two-run infield single in the seventh inning and the Red Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 8-6 on Monday in Boston’s annual Patriots’ Day game to salvage a split of their four-game series.
April 20, 2026April 20, 2026
Sabres score 4 3rd-period goals to beat the Bruins 4-3 in playoff opener

Sabres score 4 3rd-period goals to beat the Bruins 4-3 in playoff opener

Mattias Samuelson broke a tie with 3:24 left and Buffalo overcame a two-goal deficit in the final eight minutes to beat the Boston Bruins 4-3 on Sunday night in the Sabres’ first playoff game in 15 years.
April 19, 2026April 20, 2026
Dillon Dingler hits 3-run HR; Tigers beat struggling Crochet and Red Sox 6-2

Dillon Dingler hits 3-run HR; Tigers beat struggling Crochet and Red Sox 6-2

Dillon Dingler hit a three-run homer during Detroit’s four-run fifth inning against Boston’s struggling ace Garrett Crochet, leading the Tigers to a 6-2 victory over the Red Sox on Sunday at chilly and rainy Fenway Park.
April 19, 2026April 19, 2026
Jayson Tatum has strong return to playoffs for Celtics, who rout 76ers 123-91 in Game 1

Jayson Tatum has strong return to playoffs for Celtics, who rout 76ers 123-91 in Game 1

April 19, 2026April 19, 2026
NFL is not investigating Patriots coach Mike Vrabel for behavior regarding reporter Dianna Russini

NFL is not investigating Patriots coach Mike Vrabel for behavior regarding reporter Dianna Russini

The NFL is not investigating Mike Vrabel’s behavior after published photos of the New England Patriots coach and former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini at an Arizona resort prompted her resignation and an internal investigation at The New York Times-owned sports outlet.
April 18, 2026April 18, 2026
Portsmouth boys lacrosse holds off Toll Gate rally, wins 16-4

Portsmouth boys lacrosse holds off Toll Gate rally, wins 16-4

Luke Brandariz earns player of the game honors as Portsmouth weathers a second-half surge at home
April 17, 2026April 17, 2026
Trevor Story homers, has 5 RBIs to lead Red Sox over Twins 9-5

Trevor Story homers, has 5 RBIs to lead Red Sox over Twins 9-5

Trevor Story homered and drove in five runs on Wednesday to lead the Boston Red Sox over the Minnesota Twins 9-5.
April 15, 2026April 15, 2026
With Jaylen Brown leading and Jayson Tatum back, Celtics are whole again and NBA title contenders

With Jaylen Brown leading and Jayson Tatum back, Celtics are whole again and NBA title contenders

As the Celtics prepare for their fourth straight playoff appearance under coach Joe Mazzulla as the Eastern Conference’s No. 2 seed, they are whole again following Tatum’s return last month.
April 15, 2026April 15, 2026
Rogers edges Portsmouth in thrilling unified basketball showdown, 38-36

Rogers edges Portsmouth in thrilling unified basketball showdown, 38-36

Darious Myers’ 18-point performance leads the Vikings to a narrow home victory over the Patriots
April 15, 2026April 15, 2026
Kastelic scores 2, Swayman posts shutout as Bruins stop Devils 4-0 to clinch East’s top wild card

Kastelic scores 2, Swayman posts shutout as Bruins stop Devils 4-0 to clinch East’s top wild card

Mark Kastelic scored twice in the first period, Jeremy Swayman earned his second shutout of the season and the Boston Bruins clinched the top wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference with a 4-0 win over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night.
April 15, 2026April 15, 2026
Byron Buxton homers twice and Mick Abel strikes out 10 as the Twins blank the Red Sox 6-0

Byron Buxton homers twice and Mick Abel strikes out 10 as the Twins blank the Red Sox 6-0

Byron Buxton homered twice and Mick Abel pitched seven sharp innings as the Minnesota Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 6-0 on Tuesday night.
April 14, 2026April 15, 2026
Sail America brings national sailing industry conference back to Newport

Sail America brings national sailing industry conference back to Newport

The two-day gathering at the Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina drew attendees from across the country
April 14, 2026April 14, 2026
Twins hammer Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet for 11 runs and 9 hits in 1 2/3 innings

Twins hammer Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet for 11 runs and 9 hits in 1 2/3 innings

Boston Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet was battered by the Minnesota Twins for 11 runs — 10 earned — and nine hits in 1 2/3 innings Monday night.
April 13, 2026April 14, 2026
Salve Regina, Tennis Hall of Fame upgrade historic Casino Theatre with $710,000 in improvements

Salve Regina, Tennis Hall of Fame upgrade historic Casino Theatre with $710,000 in improvements

New sound, lighting and technology updates modernize the 144-year-old Newport venue; a dedicated theater manager has also been hired
April 13, 2026April 13, 2026
Celtics’ reserves beat Orlando 113-108, send Magic into a play-in game against the 76ers

Celtics’ reserves beat Orlando 113-108, send Magic into a play-in game against the 76ers

Baylor Scheierman scored a career-high 30 points, Luka Garza added 27, including a key 3-pointer with 31.6 seconds left, and the Boston Celtics’ reserves defeated Orlando 113-108 on Sunday night, sending the Magic into a road play-in tournament game.
April 12, 2026April 12, 2026
Contreras and Story each get 4 hits to help the Red Sox beat the Cardinals 9-3

Contreras and Story each get 4 hits to help the Red Sox beat the Cardinals 9-3

Willson Contreras homered against his former team and matched a career high with four hits, leading the Boston Red Sox past the St. Louis Cardinals 9-3 on Sunday.
April 12, 2026April 12, 2026
Emil Lilleberg scores late as Lightning beat Bruins 2-1; Boston clinches playoff spot later

Emil Lilleberg scores late as Lightning beat Bruins 2-1; Boston clinches playoff spot later

Emil Lilleberg scored on a rebound with 95 seconds left to help the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 on Saturday, snapping a three-game losing streak.
April 11, 2026April 11, 2026
Celtics miss breaking NBA 3-point record, but lock up East’s No. 2 playoff seed

Celtics miss breaking NBA 3-point record, but lock up East’s No. 2 playoff seed

The Boston Celtics flirted with a piece of NBA history in Friday night’s 144-118 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.
April 10, 2026April 11, 2026
Dustin May throws 6 strong innings, Cardinals beat Red Sox 3-2 in series opener

Dustin May throws 6 strong innings, Cardinals beat Red Sox 3-2 in series opener

Dustin May pitched six strong innings, Ramón Urías hit a double and scored twice, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Friday night in the opener of a three-game series.
April 10, 2026April 11, 2026
Knicks stay alive in race for No. 2 seed in East, beat Celtics in Tatum’s return to MSG

Knicks stay alive in race for No. 2 seed in East, beat Celtics in Tatum’s return to MSG

Josh Hart scored 15 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter, Jalen Brunson had 25 points and 10 assists, and the New York Knicks stayed alive in the race for the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 112-106 victory over Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics on Thursday night.
April 9, 2026April 10, 2026
Secretary Amore launches ‘Play Ball for RI250’ initiative at Rumford Little League

Secretary Amore launches ‘Play Ball for RI250’ initiative at Rumford Little League

The statewide effort aims to connect youth sports communities with Rhode Island’s role in the American Revolution ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary
April 9, 2026April 9, 2026
Sonny Gray silences Milwaukee 5-0 as the Red Sox roll to their first back-to-back wins

Sonny Gray silences Milwaukee 5-0 as the Red Sox roll to their first back-to-back wins

Sonny Gray pitched 6 1/3 shutout innings, and the Boston Red Sox took advantage of three walks and two infield hits to score three times in the third inning on Wednesday and beat Milwaukee 5-0 for their first back-to-back wins of the season.
April 8, 2026April 8, 2026
Rhode Island challenger ensures US will have a boat at next year’s America’s Cup

Rhode Island challenger ensures US will have a boat at next year’s America’s Cup

American Racing Challenger Team USA representing Sail Newport in Rhode Island was announced as an official challenger Wednesday for the 2027 regatta scheduled off Naples.
April 8, 2026April 8, 2026
Sail Newport-backed American Racing Challenger Team USA confirmed for 38th America’s Cup in Naples

Sail Newport-backed American Racing Challenger Team USA confirmed for 38th America’s Cup in Naples

The confirmation ends what would have been the first America’s Cup since 1851 without a U.S. entry
April 8, 2026April 8, 2026
Brown scores 35 points as the Celtics beat the Hornets 113-102 to claim the season series

Brown scores 35 points as the Celtics beat the Hornets 113-102 to claim the season series

Jaylen Brown had 35 points and nine rebounds, and the Boston Celtics outlasted the Charlotte Hornets 113-102 on Tuesday night.
April 7, 2026April 8, 2026
Hurricanes overcome Geekie’s hat trick, top Bruins in OT to claim the Metropolitan Division title

Hurricanes overcome Geekie’s hat trick, top Bruins in OT to claim the Metropolitan Division title

Jaccob Slavin scored at 1:13 of overtime as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Boston Bruins 6-5 on Tuesday night and claimed their fourth Metropolitan Division title in six years.
April 7, 2026April 8, 2026
Trevor Story’s 2 RBI double lifts Red Sox over Brewers 3-2 and ends 3-game skid

Trevor Story’s 2 RBI double lifts Red Sox over Brewers 3-2 and ends 3-game skid

Trevor Story lined a two-run double in the sixth as the Boston Red Sox overcame 11 strikeouts to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 on Tuesday night and end a three-game skid.
April 7, 2026April 8, 2026
Three iconic sailboats to lead America’s Jubilee Celebration Sail off Newport on June 5

Three iconic sailboats to lead America’s Jubilee Celebration Sail off Newport on June 5

The event aims to bring up to 250 boats together to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary
April 7, 2026April 7, 2026
Brewers beat stumbling Red Sox 8-6 behind Mitchell’s tiebreaking single and 3 hits from Yelich

Brewers beat stumbling Red Sox 8-6 behind Mitchell’s tiebreaking single and 3 hits from Yelich

Garrett Mitchell lined a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the stumbling Boston Red Sox 8-6 on Monday night, sending them to their eighth loss in nine games.
April 6, 2026April 7, 2026
Porter Martone’s OT power-play goal lifts Flyers past Bruins 2-1, keeps playoff push alive

Porter Martone’s OT power-play goal lifts Flyers past Bruins 2-1, keeps playoff push alive

Porter Martone capped a fantastic first week in the NHL with a power-play goal to put the Philadelphia Flyers even closer toward ending a miserable playoff drought with a 2-1 overtime victory over the Boston Bruins on Sunday.
April 5, 2026April 6, 2026
Tatum and Brown carry Celtics to 115-101 win over Raptors

Tatum and Brown carry Celtics to 115-101 win over Raptors

Jaylen Brown scored 26 points, Jayson Tatum had 23 points and 13 rebounds and the Boston Celtics beat the Toronto Raptors 115-101 on Sunday.
April 5, 2026April 6, 2026
Lightning beat the Bruins 3-1 hours after securing a playoff spot

Lightning beat the Bruins 3-1 hours after securing a playoff spot

Darren Raddysh broke a tie with 5:31 left and Tampa Bay beat the Boston Bruins 3-1 on Saturday night, hours after the Lightning secured a playoff spot.
April 4, 2026April 4, 2026
Padres beat Red Sox 3-2 at frigid Fenway on Laureano’s bloop RBI single in 9th

Padres beat Red Sox 3-2 at frigid Fenway on Laureano’s bloop RBI single in 9th

Ramón Laureano had a bloop RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning off closer Aroldis Chapman and the San Diego Padres outlasted the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Saturday at frigid Fenway Park.
April 4, 2026April 4, 2026
Celtics start fast again and roll to 133-101 blowout of the Bucks

Celtics start fast again and roll to 133-101 blowout of the Bucks

Jaylen Brown scored 26 points, Jayson Tatum added 23, and the hot-shooting Boston Celtics capitalized on another fast start in a 133-101 victory over the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night.
April 3, 2026April 4, 2026
Red Sox’s Caleb Durbin gets booed, snaps season-opening hitless streak in Boston home opener

Red Sox’s Caleb Durbin gets booed, snaps season-opening hitless streak in Boston home opener

Caleb Durbin experienced something in his first game at Fenway Park as a member of the Boston Red Sox that few others have before him.
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15th annual Citizens Pell Bridge Run moves to August 30 due to planned Pell Bridge maintenance

15th annual Citizens Pell Bridge Run moves to August 30 due to planned Pell Bridge maintenance

Registration opens May 1 for the 4-mile run and walk from Jamestown to Newport, the only day each year pedestrians are permitted on the bridge
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