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Wednesday, April 15th, 2026
Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Spring events are happening this weekend in the region: join the Earth Day celebration at Miantonomi Park in Newport on Saturday, Apr. 18 with park cleanups and crafts; enjoy a pancake breakfast in Portsmouth and a free piano concert at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Jamestown on Sunday, Apr. 19. The Newport Daily News
- ➤ Newport City is launching a free curbside composting pilot for 1,500 households starting Earth Day on April 22 (in partnership with 11th Hour Racing and Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District) that collects food scraps weekly through September 2027. What's Up Newp
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On April 8, the Greater Newport Chamber held its 20th Excellence in Business Awards at the Wyndham Newport Atlantic Resort — the ceremony honored six local businesses, with Southcoast Health and A-1 Roofing among the winners. What's Up Newp
- ➤ Sail America Industry Conference returned to Newport last month, hosting sailing professionals at Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina for two days of panels, discussions on topics from artificial intelligence to boat building, and a raffle for a Dream Yacht Worldwide charter. What's Up Newp
- ➤ Mammotion is offering up to $300 off its Luba 3 AWD robotic mower and a free garage cover during National Gardening Day sale running through Sunday, April 19. This deal offers Newport residents a simple, low-maintenance way to keep lawns neat as spring blooms. The Newport Daily News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Newport String Quartet will perform works by Bach (The Art of Fugue), Philip Glass, and Schumann as part of their Newport County Concert Series IV on Saturday, May 2 at Rough Point and Sunday, May 3 at United Congregational Church in Little Compton. What's Up Newp
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Nearly all Rhode Island schools will take spring break the week of Patriots' Day starting Monday, April 20, with most districts on break from April 20-24, while Barrington Public Schools will observe break from April 3-10. The Newport Daily News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Aquidneck Island Earth Week is set to begin Saturday, Apr. 18, featuring local cleanups, hikes, and film screenings across Newport, Middletown and Portsmouth. Organized by Spark Strategic Science Communication, the (9-day) event runs through Apr. 26 and unites local nonprofits, committees and businesses in environmental action. What's Up Newp
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Rhode Island House approved a bill requiring schools to compost or recycle food waste and set up share tables (a feature already adopted by many cafeterias) to safely reuse unopened food, and it now heads to the Senate for a hearing today. What's Up Newp
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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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Wooden Spoon Carving Workshop
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum — Cost not specified — Craft your own wooden spoon with expert guidance from Steve Emma using native hardwoods.
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