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Thursday, November 7th, 2024
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Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Newport Veterans of Foreign Wars invites the community to honor fallen veterans by placing flags on graves and attending a memorial service in the renovated Belmont Chapel for the first time in 70 years. Newport This Week
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Newport Police Department recorded one arrest regarding domestic-related charges on November 5, 2024, with no arrests reported on November 6. What's Up Newp
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rhode Island voters approve a $10 million bond for the arts, aiming to boost jobs, tourism, and support cultural organizations. ABC6
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Newport and Rhode Island voters choose change in local and national elections, alongside approving significant bond initiatives and reelecting incumbents in some key positions. What's Up Newp
- ➤ Rhode Island communities approved over $800 million in bond initiatives for school upgrades, infrastructure improvements, and environmental projects. What's Up Newp
- ➤ Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore praised the smooth running of the 2024 General Election, highlighting the high voter turnout and the successful implementation of early in-person voting. What's Up Newp
- ➤ Rhode Island voters rejected a Constitutional Convention but approved funding for higher education, housing, environmental projects, and cultural arts in the 2024 ballot questions. ABC6
- ➤ Donald Trump wins the presidency with 270 Electoral College votes, while Kamala Harris secures a victory in Rhode Island, showing shifts in voting patterns across its cities and towns compared to previous elections. The Newport Daily News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Newport area restaurants and grocery stores offer complete Thanksgiving dinners and individual dishes for easy pick-up, aiming to reduce holiday stress for hosts. The Newport Daily News
- ➤ BJ's Wholesale Club offers members a free turkey for Thanksgiving following a minimum $150 purchase, available through a coupon redeemable in the weeks before the holiday. The Newport Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
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Sunday Brunch at Newport Vineyards
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Newport Nutcracker Ballet: A Timeless Holiday Classic
Experience the enchanting storyline of 'The Nutcracker' performed by the Newport Contemporary Ballet at the historic Rosecliff Mansion.
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Thanksgiving Feast at The Chanler
Celebrate Thanksgiving with an elegant four-course feast featuring seasonal flavors and the signature Green Circle Thanksgiving Turkey at The Chanler.
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Newport Illuminated Boat Parade 2024
Celebrate the start of the holiday season with a festive parade of beautifully decorated boats, as spectators gather at various points around Newport Harbor to enjoy the spectacle.
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