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Friday, March 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of March.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Following a disrupted Middletown drug investigation that led to a car chase and a non-fatal collision, suspects Justin Deprospo and Melanie Higgins are detained without bail, facing multiple felony charges. Newport This Week
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Rose Island Lighthouse & Fort Hamilton Trust launches 'From Forts to Feathers: Rose Island’s Past, Present, and Future,' a research initiative exploring the island's history, cultural significance, and environmental challenges. Newport This Week
- ➤ Newport celebrates Irish Heritage Month with a range of events including museum visits, church tours, concerts, and parades to honor the contributions of the Irish community. Newport This Week
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Newport School Committee decided to preserve the NACTC facility at Rogers High School, ensuring the continuation of its cosmetology and automotive programs for the students. Newport This Week
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ REGENT's seaglider prototype, heralding a future of electric, high-speed travel, undergoes successful trials in Narragansett Bay with a 2027 commercial launch target. WJAR NBC 10
- ➤ The Newport City Council unanimously resolves to stop unpermitted dumping by the Utilities Department near Easton's Pond to protect the community's largest drinking water source. Newport This Week
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The ad hoc commission reports that the land freed by the Pell Bridge ramp realignment is insufficient alone for the Newport North End Urban Plan's goals of affordable housing, employment, and green spaces due to utility and environmental challenges. Newport This Week
- ➤ The Newport City Council plans to discuss proposals for resident-only parking on Bridge and Marsh Streets and additional parking and zoning regulations in their meeting on March 12. What's Up Newp
- ➤ The Rhode Island Department of Transportation is using weigh-in-motion technology to monitor and manage overweight trucks crossing the Washington Bridge to ensure its structural health. WJAR NBC 10
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Benjamin Quinn Live Music Event at Gooseneck Vineyards
Experience live music with Benjamin Quinn at Gooseneck Vineyards in North Kingstown, providing an enjoyable afternoon in a picturesque setting.
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Explore the Fascinating World of Magnolias: A Virtual Talk
This virtual talk features insights into the history and best cultivars of Magnolias, presented by experts from the Newport Tree Conservancy.
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Newport Irish Heritage Month Celebration
The Newport Irish Heritage Month seeks to celebrate Irish culture and history through various events throughout March in Newport, Rhode Island.
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Benjamin Quinn Live Performance at Sakonnet Vineyard
Enjoy an afternoon of live music featuring songwriter Benjamin Quinn as part of Sakonnet Vineyard's 50th anniversary music series.
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