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Sunday, April 26th, 2026
Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 26th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jamestown Windmill, a 1787 landmark maintained by the Jamestown Historical Society, offers tours with hands-on exhibits on wind-powered grain grinding every Friday–Sunday from May 22 through Oct. 12, 2026. Windmill Day on July 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. features games, food trucks and live music at the site. The Newport Daily News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers with the Newport Tree Conservancy planted native tree seedlings at Miantonomi Memorial Park on Wednesday, Apr. 22 to improve the tree canopy in underserved neighborhoods; donors filled a funding gap after federal support was cut. What's Up Newp
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A woman in her 20s tested positive for measles after treatment at Brown University Health Urgent Care in Middletown on Friday, marking Rhode Island’s second case this year. Health officials are reaching out to contacts and urging vaccinations to prevent any further spread. What's Up Newp
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lisella hit a walk-off single in the bottom of the seventh to give Middletown a 10–9 win over Barrington Saturday at Gaudet — helping seal a 12-hit game after both teams were tied 9–9 at the start of the inning. What's Up Newp
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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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Comedy Night featuring Tyler Hittner
8-10 p.m. — Galactic Theatre — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of comedy with Tyler Hittner at a highly-rated venue.
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Paul Gilbert & Greg Koch Concert
4-6 PM — The Greenwich Odeum — Ticket prices vary — Experience guitar mastery and celebrate the release of Paul Gilbert's new album WROC.
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Dueling Pianos Friday - Early Show
7:30 p.m. — Dueling Pianos Bar at Top Of Pelham — Check with the venue for ticket prices — Experience a night of audience-requested tunes and beautiful harbor views with live dueling pianos.
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Morning Coffee Networking
8-9 a.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Providence Airport Warwick — Free entry — Enjoy fresh coffee and cookies while connecting with local professionals.
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Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival
11 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Bowen's Wharf — Enjoy the waterfront — Taste oysters and sip champagne at this culinary celebration.
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