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Thursday, April 16th, 2026
Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Safe Boating RI begins its rebranding with a new website, free Live Chart and updated outreach to promote boating safety while the Newport Restoration Foundation seeks community nominations for the 20th anniversary Doris Duke Historic Preservation Awards (nominations close May 1). The Newport Daily News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Hotel Viking partners with Providence-based Littleneck Hospitality Group to open four new food and beverage concepts, including Pescadou on May 1 & Cap Club around Memorial Day. The new ventures aim to add fresh dining options while honoring the hotel’s historic charm. What's Up Newp
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Newport NewWorks Musical Theater Festival has announced a lineup for this summer featuring three original musicals: Stupid, The Debutantes, and A Life Worth Living. The event will run from Aug. 2-16 at Casino Theatre with a two-week residency for all artists living in Newport. What's Up Newp
- ➤ Walter Channing, a pioneering physician who first used anesthesia during childbirth and taught obstetrics at Harvard, was born on Apr. 15, 1786 in Newport. His work laid a foundation in medical care that still echoes in our community today. What's Up Newp
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ray Suarez, veteran broadcast journalist and author, will deliver the Salve Regina University commencement keynote on Sunday, May 17 at 10 a.m. on the lawn of McAuley Hall in Newport. He will also receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters as a member of the Class of 2026. What's Up Newp
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rep. Terri Cortvriend and Sen. Victoria Gu introduced bills to fund managed coastal retreat using catastrophe bonds to help move vulnerable properties to safer ground, following Warren’s Market Street plan to protect our cherished shoreline. What's Up Newp
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Former state rep Deborah Ruggiero warns that delaying the Renewable Energy Standard may cost local projects and jobs and undermine Rhode Island’s clean energy shift (she urges lawmakers and the DPUC to postpone retroactive changes and study cost-cutting measures). What's Up Newp
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Rogers High School’s unified basketball team edged Portsmouth High School 38–36 on Monday evening at Rogers High, led by Darious Myers’ 18-point performance in a back-and-forth contest that kept fans on their feet until the final buzzer. 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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