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Thursday, October 31st, 2024
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Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 31st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Newport Transportation Center's public restrooms to stay open until 2025 to support local and visiting populations during holidays. What's Up Newp
- ➤ Today's news includes high school playoff victories, a Q&A with Pat Cash at the Tennis Hall of Fame, and Rhode Island's mixed economic indicators, along with updates on Newport community events and the ongoing early voting process. What's Up Newp
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Newport Police Department reported several arrests from October 28-30, 2024, for various charges, emphasizing the presumption of innocence until proven guilty. What's Up Newp
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Pixies frontman Frank Black will perform a solo acoustic show in Newport on December 7, celebrating the 30th anniversary of his album 'Teenager Of The Year'. What's Up Newp
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Blount Boats, a company led by women in a historically male-dominated field, is set to christen a new offshore wind boat designed for transporting crew and equipment to wind farms. WJAR NBC 10
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain announces the new Rogers High School's construction is on track for its 2025 opening, discusses teacher negotiations, and considers relocating fifth grade to Pell Elementary due to declining enrollment. What's Up Newp
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Rhode Island Board of Elections is encouraging residents to use the same-day registration law for voting on President and Vice-President if they missed the October 6th deadline. ABC6
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Upcoming weekend events in Newport County, including a vineyard harvest festival, art museum activities for families, a community chorus anniversary, and a concert, offer relaxation and distraction from election tension. The Newport Daily News
- ➤ Newport Restaurant Week offers special dining deals across 65 eateries in Newport and eight other coastal communities from Nov. 3 to Nov. 10, featuring lunch and dinner specials priced between $20 and $60. The Newport Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Wimbledon Champion Pat Cash shares insights and stories at an intimate Q&A event at the International Tennis Hall of Fame, discussing his career, the impact of mental fortitude, and his involvement in youth tennis programs. What's Up Newp
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Newport Nutcracker Ballet: A Timeless Holiday Classic
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Thanksgiving Feast at The Chanler
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Newport Illuminated Boat Parade 2024
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