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Thursday, June 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of June.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Newport’s 2025 Pride Month began on June 2 with a flag-raising ceremony at Equality Park and a march to City Hall where Mayor Charlie Holder issued a proclamation—Quorus performed for the crowd. Community leaders, activists and allies bolstered the event as the celebrations kicked off for the month. What's Up Newp
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ocean Hour Farm in Newport is offering guided tours of its 43-acre property on June 27 from 2 to 4 p.m.—visitors will learn about its shift to regenerative farming and local ways to help Narragansett Bay while tickets, available free via registration starting June 13 at noon, are capped at 25 per tour. What's Up Newp
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On June 2, the Senate Committee on Housing and Municipal Government unanimously passed two bills that would require cities to alert the public before reducing parking near designated beach access points and to maintain an official list of these rights+ the House already passed a bill that lets towns turn flood-threatened roads into bike paths or walking trails, and it is now awaiting a Senate vote. The Newport Daily News
- ➤ The Newport Planning Board approved on June 2 a proposal by Harbour Realty and the Abruzese family to redevelop Waites Wharf into a hotel, wedding venue and event space—subject to conditions pending review by city staff and state environmental agencies. Community members voiced their concerns through 93 public letters, with 77 opposing the plan and 13 offering support. Newport This Week
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert after Organic Rancher ground beef—manufactured on May 22 and May 23 and no longer available in stores—tested positive for E. coli in Whole Foods stores across 27 states. Customers with the one-pound vacuum-packed product labeled 85% lean and set to expire on June 19 and June 20 are urged not to eat it and to discard or return it, while the agency advises cooking ground beef to 160 degrees F to kill harmful bacteria. The Newport Daily News
- ➤ The Rhode Island Department of Health announced a recall of Organic Rancher Organic Ground Beef shipped to Whole Foods that were produced on May 22 and May 23 with use or freeze by dates of June 19 and June 20—no illnesses have been reported. The department urged customers to throw away or return the products. ABC6
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tickets are now available for the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s 2025 Induction Ceremony and celebration events, which include the Celebrity Pro Classic where Uzo Aduba - Angela Kinsey will join tennis legends on Friday, August 22 at 2:00 p.m. and a ceremony on Saturday, August 23 honoring Maria Sharapova - Bob and Mike Bryan with VIP options offered. What's Up Newp
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Honey Island Swamp Band Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — The Greenwich Odeum — Ticket prices vary — Experience the genre-defying sounds of the Honey Island Swamp Band in a night of eclectic music.
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Newport Shoreline Clean-Up and Sailing Adventure
9:30 AM - 3:50 PM — Fort Adams State Park — Ticket proceeds support cleanups — Participate in a shoreline clean-up and enjoy sailing with wine and lobster rolls.
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Rhode Island Wind Ensemble Concert
5-7 p.m. — Touro Park — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of delightful music with the Rhode Island Wind Ensemble under the stars.
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Pomham Rocks Lighthouse Tour
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. — Edgewood Yacht Club — Ticket prices vary — Explore the historic Pomham Rocks Lighthouse on a guided tour of the iconic island light station.
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A Special Evening at Clarke Cooke House
6-9 p.m. — Clarke Cooke House — $275 per person — Savor a wine-paired multi-course dinner while supporting aspiring culinary talent.
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HART x Harper & Tucker Charm Bar Pop-Up
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Harper & Tucker — Free entry — Create your own charm jewelry from a vast assortment of designs at this unique pop-up event.
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Dinos at Dusk
5-9 p.m. — Roger Williams Park Zoo — Discounts for members — Explore the zoo during a dinosaur-themed evening with life-size animatronics.
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Richie Furay Concert
8:00-9:30 PM — The Greenwich Odeum — Ticket price not listed — Experience the legendary Richie Furay from iconic bands like Buffalo Springfield and Poco.
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Laura Cantrell in Concert
7-10 p.m. — Norman Bird Sanctuary — No cover charge — Enjoy an evening with country singer Laura Cantrell as she showcases her musical journey.
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Mind Reading Show with Peter Antoniou
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Greenwich Odeum — Ticket prices vary — Experience the astonishing mind reading skills of Peter Antoniou as he dazzles audiences.
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