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Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ben & Jerry's will offer free cones on April 14 at the Scoop Shop (359 Thames Street) for its annual Free Cone Day event, while the Kiwanis Club shares details about their local work (the Scoop Shop has served the community for over 35 years). Newport This Week
- ➤ County weekend events include a dodgeball tournament on Friday at Gaudet Middle School, a book and bake sale on Saturday at Tiverton Public Library, a daffodil ceremony at Clarke Cooke House, The Bark & Boogie gala at the Marriott, and a George T. Downing statue unveiling at Newport Art Museum. The Newport Daily News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Judy Collins will perform two shows at the JPT Film and Event Center on June 13 and 14 as part of her Sweet Judy Blue Eyes farewell tour; tickets go on sale Friday, April 10 at 10 a.m. What's Up Newp
- ➤ Three iconic sailboats — the tall ship Tabor Boy, the 12-metre Intrepid, and world-class racer Temptation — will lead America’s Jubilee Celebration Sail off Castle Hill Light on June 5 at 10 a.m. Celebrations begin at 5 p.m. with a fireworks finale. What's Up Newp
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ AAA Northeast reported that gas prices averaged above $4 a gallon in Rhode Island Tuesday, April 7 — global oil tensions drove up costs as crude supplies were disrupted. WJAR NBC 10
- ➤ Rhode Island is considering proposals that would raise the minimum wage for grocery store and fast food workers to 20 or 24 dollars per hour in 2027. The current rate of 16 dollars per hour is set to increase to 17 dollars per hour next year. The Newport Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Dan McKee and Secretary of Housing Deborah Goddard announced over $8 million in bond-funded awards on Tuesday to boost housing production under the state’s Housing 2030 plan. The funds will support eight projects that plan to build 665 units, including 238 affordable homes, across Rhode Island. What's Up Newp
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Rhode Island fans preparing for the first World Cup match at Gillette Stadium will face extra travel as the MBTA runs express trains only from South Station in Boston, with $80 tickets and no direct service from Providence. Mayor Brett Smiley said officials and Ocean State 2026 are planning alternatives. WJAR NBC 10
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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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Northern Italy to Tuscany Wine Dinner
6:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. — The Coast Guard House Restaurant — $— Explore the exquisite food and wine from Northern Italy and Tuscany.
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A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Ryan Center — Last-minute tickets available — Catch A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie live in Kingston, RI.
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Duane Betts and Palmetto Motel Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Greenwich Odeum — Tickets available — Experience the Southern rock evolution led by Duane Betts, the son of legendary guitarist Dickey Betts.
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Boss Tenors Quintet Performance
6-9 p.m. — Pump House Music Works — Ticketed event — Experience the electric homage to jazz legends Sonny Stitt and Gene Ammons with Dan Moretti and Greg Abate.
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