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Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 31st of March.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Alice, an 88-year-old retired retail worker who fell last fall and was moved to a nursing home amid high private costs and brief visits from understaffed care, is now working with a neighbor to secure an accessible apartment—she wants to cook simple meals and stay near the community she loves.  What's Up Newp

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Newport City Council unanimously approved a resolution on March 26 supporting Senate Bill 0678 that would let the city add a 7% tax on sales from privately owned parking lots charging visitor fees. Officials said the ordinance may exempt nonprofit lots—such as IYRS—to ease concerns about revenue impact.  The Newport Daily News
  • Rhode Island Energy will lower electric rates from 16.4 cents to 10.1 cents per kilowatt hour for most residential customers starting April 1 while municipal programs will see similar cuts on May 1—regulators raised concerns that planned investments in grid and gas infrastructure could lead to rising costs over time.  The Newport Daily News

EVENTS

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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.

    Tue, 4/1/25

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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.

    Thu, 4/3/25

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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.

    Sat, 4/5/25

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  • Cheesemaking Workshop

    1-3 p.m. — Mozz — $95.00 — Learn the art of cheesemaking and craft your own fresh farmers cheese with expert guidance.

    Sun, 4/6/25

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  • Game Night Gala

    6-10 p.m. — Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick (Airport) — $225 — Experience an evening of fun with life-sized games and philanthropy supporting individuals with developmental disabilities.

    Fri, 4/11/25

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  • ERICD Seedling Sale

    10 AM – 12 PM — Greenvale Vineyards — Pre-orders required — Pick up your seedlings while supporting local agriculture education.

    Sat, 4/12/25

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  • Dancing Daffodils: The RI Daffodil Society Show

    11 a.m. — Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum — Free entry — Discover a stunning variety of daffodils showcased by local enthusiasts.

    Thu, 4/17/25

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  • Paint & Plant

    4-5 p.m. — Newport Reading Room — Registration required — Children ages 5-12 can paint a pot and plant their favorite herb.

    Fri, 4/18/25

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  • Ben-Hur - Silent Film with Live Music

    4:30 PM — The JPT Film & Event Center — Tickets available through TickPick — Experience a classic silent film with a live musical score.

    Sat, 4/19/25

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  • Easter Sunday Grand Buffet

    11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. — Harbor Lights Dining Events Golf Marina — $60 Adults, $25 Children — Celebrate Easter with a lavish buffet featuring chef’s specialties and stunning bay views.

    Sun, 4/20/25

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