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Wednesday, December 18th, 2024
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Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Potter League for Animals is offering a Holiday Foster Sleepover Program from December 23-27, encouraging families to foster shelter dogs over the holidays. What's Up Newp
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Newport Police Department arrest logs for December 16-17, 2024, include a significant arrest of a 29-year-old from Pawtucket for multiple charges. What's Up Newp
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rhode Island officials request federal aid to maintain vital social services enrollment following a cyberattack on the RIBridges system, impacting half a million residents. ABC6
- ➤ The 11th Women, Peace, and Security Symposium at the U.S. Naval War College focused on integrating gender perspectives into global security challenges to enhance effectiveness and foster international collaboration. What's Up Newp
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Newport offers a variety of New Year's Eve celebrations for 2024, including elegant dinners, lively parties, and comedic performances to welcome 2025. What's Up Newp
- ➤ Rhode Island's largest indoor pickleball facility, Newport Pickleball Club, opens December 26, offering 11 courts, dining, and event spaces. What's Up Newp
SPORTS NEWS
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An Evening of Christmas Worship with Dave Pettigrew
Experience a night of Christmas worship in Cranston, RI, featuring independent artist Dave Pettigrew from New Jersey.
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Irish Christmas in America: A Celebration of Music and Tradition
The show features a dynamic blend of Irish music, song, dance, and stories that highlight holiday traditions, produced by renowned Sligo fiddler Oisín Mac Diarmada.
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It's a Wonderful Life - Film Screening
Experience a live screening of the beloved classic film 'It's a Wonderful Life' at the Jane Pickens Theater in Newport.
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Christmas Dinner Celebration at The Chanler
Experience a festive four-course prix fixe holiday dinner prepared by the culinary team, blending classic and modern culinary techniques in a warm atmosphere.
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Dave Matthews Tribute Band Concert
The Dave Matthews Tribute Band has been performing sold-out shows for nearly two decades, showcasing their musical talent in a celebration of Dave Matthews' work.
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Lynyrd Skynyrd Experience – Sons of Skynyrd Concert
This event features a tribute band that brings the iconic music of Lynyrd Skynyrd to life at the Courthouse Center for the Arts.
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Scenic Self-Driving Audio Tour in Newport, Rhode Island
Experience the historic charm of Newport, Rhode Island through a self-guided audio tour that highlights its Gilded Age mansions and significant landmarks.
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Scenic Self-Driving Audio Tour of Newport, Rhode Island
Experience a self-guided audio tour showcasing Newport's historic Gilded Age mansions and scenic coastal views from your car.
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Earl Knightwood Live Music Event
Enjoy an evening of R&B, Soul, Modern Blues, and New Orleans funk music at Tavern on the Hill, a casual bar with a vibrant atmosphere.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.
~ Louisa May Alcott
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