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Tuesday, March 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Parade judges announced the winners of the Newport St. Patrick’s Day Parade with New London Pipes & Drums taking Best Pipes & Drums, Bristol County Fifes & Drums winning Best Fife & Drum, and Navy Band & Thompson Band earning Best Band. The awards also recognized Warwick Fire Dept. for Best Fire Department, Cranston Police Dept. for Best Police Department, and Kelly School of Dance for Best Youth Group among other honors. Newport This Week
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Newport Folk Festival announced that Jessica Pratt, Dan Reeder, Illiterate Light and Sammy Rae and Friends will perform at the sold-out event set for July 25 through 27. The festival also shared additional performer names for each day, and more acts will be added in the coming weeks. What's Up Newp
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ IYRS School of Technology & Trades will host an Early Bird Earth Day Cleanup from noon to 2 p.m. on April 15 at its campus on Thames Street, where volunteers will meet at Restoration Hall and receive supplies to clean lower Thames Street and nearby areas. What's Up Newp
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State lawmakers are considering a bill that would let Rhode Island Energy sign long-term contracts for nuclear power from Millstone Power Station in Connecticut to lower electric rates and meet state climate goals. If passed, the legislation would add nuclear as an option under the state's renewable energy contracting law while removing limits on bonus payments to the utility—an issue that has sparked debate. The Newport Daily News
- ➤ Naval Station Newport announced road construction near the Burma Road and Anderson Avenue intersection as part of the NOAA Maritime Operations Center project. Officials said that from today until April 4, parts of Burma Road and Peary Street will be partially closed on weekdays between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. — flaggers will direct traffic through the work zone. What's Up Newp
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The third annual Rhody Regatta, hosted by the International Yacht and Athletic Club in Newport and benefiting the Rhode Island Community Food Bank, is set for Saturday, May 31 with an 18-mile race around Jamestown on Conanicut Island. The event format has changed with the start and finish moved near Gould Island and an awards party scheduled for Sunday, June 1 at Bristol Yacht Club — funds raised will help provide food to over 84,000 people each month. What's Up Newp
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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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