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Monday, March 30th, 2026
Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 30th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Heritage Group will open Claw & Hammer, Stone Crab & Seafood Restaurant on April 5 at 527 Thames Street to serve a fresh raw bar and seasonal stone crab dishes that build on Newport’s familiar culinary tradition. What's Up Newp
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Newport’s active spring market features last week’s sale of the Ocean Lawn cottage at 10 Ocean Lawn Lane for $8,100,000 and the notable transaction of 23 Livingston Place; new listings are coming soon as buyers show strong coastal-demand. What's Up Newp
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ URI announced on Sunday that Colleen Mullen has been named the new women's basketball coach in a five year deal with a starting salary of 400,000 & she replaces Tammi Reiss who left for Florida after earning the program its first NCAA Tournament bid in three decades. The Newport Daily News
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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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Golden Hour Experience: Newport's Twilight Beauty
Golden Hour Experience — Evening Cruise — Soap and Water Newport — Price varies — Enjoy a sunset cruise with charcuterie and champagne while taking in Newport's stunning views.
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Book Talk with Terry Gaspard
2-3 p.m. — Newport Public Library — Free entry — Explore financial discussions that strengthen relationships in this insightful book talk.
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Easter Brunch Buffet
10 AM – 3 PM — Newport Vineyards & Restaurant — Adults $85, Kids $27 — Celebrate Easter with a delightful brunch buffet and a fun egg hunt for kids.
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Big Lux and The Hype
8-11:59 p.m. — Ocean Mist — Check website for pricing — Enjoy a lively mix of reggae, funk, and rock by Sea of Giants in a vibrant coastal setting.
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Daffodil Society of Rhode Island Preview Party
5-7:30 p.m. — Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum — Admission details not specified — Preview stunning floral arrangements in a delightful garden setting.
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Newport Rhode Races
7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. — Easton's Beach — Marathon: $110, Half Marathon: $85, 5K — Experience the thrill of the race along the scenic Newport coast.
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Pollinator House Workshop
10 AM – 12 PM — Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum — Free entry — Create a pollinator house and learn about the importance of pollination for trees on Arbor Day.
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Arbor Day Festival and Bristol Community Day
10 AM – 4 PM — Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum — Free entry — Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the arboretum with family-friendly nature crafts and scavenger hunts.
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The British Invasion Years Live Tribute
7-10 p.m. — The JPT Film & Event Center — Ticket info not provided — Experience a lively tribute to the 1960s musical revolution featuring classic hits from The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.
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