NEWPORT, R.I. — Luke’s Lobster of Greene was awarded a third place finish for its clam chowder at the recent Polar Seltzer Great Chowder Cook-Off at the Newport Yachting Center.

Entries were listed for Best Clam Chowder, Best Seafood Chowder, Best Creative Chowder, People’s Choice Most Spirited Team and Best Decorated Booth, with businesses entering from across the U.S. One winner hailed from Ireland.