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Monday, April 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 7th of April.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Lottery officials said the new Mega Millions game now costs $5 instead of $2 and has better odds, with prizes now ranging from $10 to $50 + a jackpot that stands at $54-million. Local retailers said it is too soon to tell how these changes will affect play ahead of Tuesday night's drawing. WJAR NBC 10
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Save The Bay counted 755 seals in our waters, with 551 in Narragansett Bay and extra seals near Block Island, and shark expert Jon Dodd said more seals do not mean more sharks this summer. He explained that young great whites pass by our coast while larger ones go to Cape Cod—so a higher seal count is unlikely to boost local shark attacks. WJAR NBC 10
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Saturday night's Grenon’s Newport Night Run—a 5K race for local education—unfolded at Rogers High School in rainy conditions. Adrian Massie won overall at 17:04 with Nathaniel Tokarsky and Fred Barber finishing at 17:58 and 18:22, while Lil Harding led the women finishing at 19:59 with Genevieve Primeau at 20:33 and Margaret McCaffrey at 21:54. What's Up Newp
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Secret Mall Live Performance
7:30-11:30 p.m. — The JPT Film & Event Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant live performance of Secret Mall in Newport.
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Canard Vineyard Wine Dinner at 22 Bowen's
5:30-9 p.m. — 22 Bowen's Wine Bar & Grille — $160 plus tax and gratuity — Savor a four-course dinner with exquisite wine pairings from Canard Vineyard.
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Kalliope Reed Quintet Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Bristol Art Museum — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a blend of historical and contemporary music by the Boston based Kalliope Reed Quintet.
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Elvis Tribute Night with Dan Fontaine
7-9:30 p.m. — Courthouse Center for the Arts — Ticket required — Sing along to timeless Elvis classics in an evening of nostalgia and rock ‘n’ roll.
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