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Saturday, March 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority announces lane closures on several bridges from March 2-8, 2025, including significant impact on Newport Claiborne Pell Bridge traffic. What's Up Newp
- ➤ The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce is launching The Nonprofit Leadership Circle in 2025 to provide support and education for nonprofit leaders on key strategic issues, with sponsorship from Partridge Snow & Hahn, LLP. Newport This Week
- ➤ Newport County residents, Naval Station Newport personnel, and Salve Regina University students receive free admission to The Preservation Society of Newport County's mansions on March 8-9. Newport This Week
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Justin Deprospo was charged following a DEA operation that led to violent confrontation and a chase in a Home Depot parking lot. Newport This Week
- ➤ The Newport Police Department reported no arrests and outlined dispatch activities from February 27 to February 28, 2025, highlighting the presumption of innocence until proven guilty. What's Up Newp
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 2025 Newport Folk Festival, featuring artists such as Stephen Wilson Jr. and Kim Deal, is sold out and will take place from July 25-27, highlighting the festival's ongoing commitment to charity through its performers. What's Up Newp
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Newport Public Education Foundation has allocated $41,800 to introduce 24 academic enrichment programs in Newport’s public schools for the 2024-2025 school year, emphasizing the foundation's sustained support for enhanced educational opportunities. What's Up Newp
- ➤ Rhode Island Slave History Medallions receives a grant from the Black Philanthropy Bannister Fund to fund a youth education program on the state's Black history. What's Up Newp
SPORTS NEWS
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Mt Hope Alumni Hockey Game for Scholarship Fund
The Mt Hope Alumni Hockey Game features teams based on graduation years and aims to raise funds for the JP Medeiros Memorial Scholarship fund.
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Weekly Trivia Night at Newport Vineyards
Participate in a fun-filled trivia night featuring five rounds of various topics, hosted by Andrew from McCaughey Standard Trivia with prizes available.
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Newport Irish Heritage Month Celebration
The Newport Irish Heritage Month includes a series of events promoting Irish culture and history throughout March, centered at the Museum of Newport Irish History.
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Benjamin Quinn Live at Sons of Liberty
Benjamin Quinn will perform live at Sons of Liberty Beer & Spirits Co. in South Kingstown.
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Inclusive Arts & Crafts Class for Differently Abled Individuals
This art class offers a creative and inclusive environment for individuals of all abilities to explore arts, painting, and crafts.
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Explore Etegami: Japanese Postcard Art Workshop
This workshop at Imago Foundation for the Arts introduces participants to Etegami, the Japanese art of postcard creation, encouraging creative expression.
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Trivia Night at Newport Vineyards
A lively evening of trivia hosted by Andrew from McCaughey Standard Trivia featuring multiple rounds and prizes at Newport Vineyards.
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40th Annual Seminar by the Sea: A Professional Development Conference for Pharmacists
The 40th Annual Seminar by the Sea is a hybrid conference organized by the University of Rhode Island for pharmacists and healthcare professionals, featuring plenary sessions on innovative practices in pharmacy and offering continuing education credits.
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Full Moon Gathering at Norman Bird Sanctuary
Experience an evening of community connection with a potluck dinner, music, chanting, and meditation to celebrate the full moon and the Holi festival.
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Newport St. Patrick's Day Parade 2025
The Newport St. Patrick's Day Parade will feature festive celebrations including a procession from Newport City Hall through local streets, culminating at St. Augustine's Church.
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