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Monday, March 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 17th of March.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Newport police and other law enforcement officers arrested 20 people for driving under the influence following the Newport St. Patrick's Day Parade — with the Rhode Island State Police making 10, Middletown four, Portsmouth three, Newport one, Jamestown one, and Tiverton one — as a free ride program helped ensure safe returns home. WJAR NBC 10
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A hearing on proposed zoning changes for the Middletown Commons Town Center project will be held April 3 at 6 p.m. in Gaudet Middle School cafeteria — the meeting was moved from Town Hall to accommodate a large turnout and will require parking at the Turner Road lot. The Newport Daily News
- ➤ Family members of Brown Medicine doctor Rasha Alawieh say Customs and Border Protection sent her out of the country without giving the 48-hour notice ordered by a federal judge. A judge has asked government lawyers to explain the move before a hearing on Monday—her work at the transplant clinic is now affected—since she arrived in Boston with a valid H-1B visa after visiting Lebanon. The Public's Radio
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Lauren Sisson, a Hospice & Palliative Medicine Nurse Practitioner, explained that palliative care helps patients facing serious illness focus on comfort and quality of life instead of invasive treatments—Helen Hames of Age Ambassador stresses that understanding this care can guide informed health choices at any age. This approach supports those with chronic conditions and serious diagnoses, ensuring treatment aligns with personal wishes. What's Up Newp
- ➤ State Attorney General Peter Neronha said that a plan by the Centurion Foundation to buy two hospitals using $220 million in debt has raised worries about their near future. The plan will be discussed at a meeting on March 19 and it may close in five to six weeks—experts say that using so much debt could hurt the hospitals further. The Public's Radio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ La Salle defeated Hendricken 75 to 60 in the RIIL Boys Basketball State Championship—completing an unbeaten run and marking a key win for the Rams. ABC6
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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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Savoring the Chianti Region
6:00 – 8:30 PM | Chef Walters Cooking School | $ | Discover the rich flavors of Chianti cuisine with simple, genuine dishes inspired by the Tuscan landscape.
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John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band Live
Time TBA | The Greenwich Odeum | Ticket prices vary | Experience the legendary East Coast Rock’n’Roll sounds of John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band.
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Chazz Palminteri's One-Man Show: A Bronx Tale
In this captivating one-man show, Chazz Palminteri recounts his childhood experiences in the Bronx, portraying multiple characters from his life and sharing the story behind his acclaimed play and film, A Bronx Tale.
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Date Night: Tuscany Cooking Experience
6:00-8:30 p.m. — Chef Walters Cooking School — $ — Indulge in the simple yet exquisite flavors of Tuscany through a hands-on cooking class.
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Newport Daffodil Days
April 1st – 30th — Rosecliff — Free entry — Celebrate the vibrant arrival of over 1,465,000 daffodils with decorated windows throughout Newport.
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Janis Ian: Breaking Silence
3:30 p.m. — The JPT Film & Event Center — Tickets available online — Experience the iconic Janis Ian in a captivating film event at JPT Film & Event Center.
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Nick Bosse Performance
8:00-10:30 p.m. — Ocean Mist — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of live music with Nick Bosse & The Northern Roots in Matunuck, RI.
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