Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of March.
Good morning, Newport.
On Saturday, crews hauled truckloads of snow off Newport streets to Easton's Beach in a rapid clearing effort across neighborhoods.
Crews and state equipment + worked overnight into Sunday, and public services like City Hall reopened today as select parking bans eased.
Federal changes to SNAP took effect on March 1 and will soon cut food benefits for about 2,000 residents and 11,000 children as new rules require five years of permanent resident status and work for adults aged 55—64, warning households may face hard choices.
Portsmouth girls basketball advanced to the semifinals after beating North Kingstown 54+47 on Saturday night at North Kingstown High School.
Violet Silvia led the win with 21 points while Gyselle Mairs added 16.
Wellness & Wine: Zumba with Tracy
10 AM – 12 PM — Newport Vineyards & Restaurant — $28 — Energize with Zumba and enjoy a wine tasting among vineyard views.
Songwriters in the Round: Natalie Paige, Myah Sallena, Ben Hoke
7 p.m. — Pump House Music Works — Free entry — Experience a night of intimate acoustic performances featuring evocative original music from talented songwriters.
Newport St Patrick's Day Parade
11 a.m. — Newport City Hall — Free entry — Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a festive parade featuring leprechauns and community spirit.
The Natural Film Screening
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The JPT Film & Event Center — Average ticket price $51 — Experience a classic film live at a premier venue in Newport.
Flo Rida Concert
10:00 AM – 9:30 PM — Ryan Center — Last-minute tickets available — Experience hip-hop hits live with Flo Rida in Kingston.
Simon & Garfunkel Tribute Concert
7:30-10:00 p.m. — Courthouse Center for the Arts — Buy tickets online — Celebrate the harmonies and stories of the Simon & Garfunkel Songbook with Aztec Two-Step 2.0.
Hops, Beers & Bites Experience
1-4 p.m. — The Anchor Room At The Coast Guard House — $35.00 per person — Discover the art of hops with local brews and creative bar bites.
Wednesdays: Flight Specials
All day — Newport Vineyards & Restaurant — $15 for wine or beer flights — Enjoy discounted drinks with board games and fire pits on the terrace.
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