RIDOH issues Public Health Alert due to increased opioid overdose activity in Newport and Bristol Counties | What’s Up This Weekend

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🆕 The Rhode Island Department of Health and the Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals has issued a ROAAR Alert due to increased non-fatal opioid overdose activity in Region 8.  From February 12 to February 18, 2023, Region 8 (Jamestown, Bristol, Warren, Portsmouth, Tiverton, Little Compton, Middletown, Newport, and Barrington) was over its pre-established opioid overdose threshold, according to RIDOH.

👉 Newport Mayor Xay Khamsyvoravong on Wednesday cleared up Congressional bid rumors - "Over the past 24 hours, my name has been floated as a candidate for Congress and, while flattered, I wanted to be one of the first to inform all of you that I will be staying in Newport to focus on my job serving as it's mayor."

🎵 Presented for Black History Month by the RI Slave History Medallions, an award-winning documentary film, “Bonnie Blue: James Cotton’s Life in the Blues” will be screened Sunday, February 26 at 7pm, with a live performance by the James Montgomery Blues Band, at the Casino Theater.

🍽️ Castle Hill Inn has announced a new prix fixe lunch offering, upcoming supper club series and additional culinary team promotions.

🏇🏽 On tap for this weekend – Newport Winter Festival, Newport Burger Bender, Newport Polo, Teddy Thompson, and more! What’s Up This Weekend: Feb. 23 – 26

🎵 Among the activities happening today as part of Newport Winter Festival is a the Annual Best Hot Drink Contest, a Burgundy Dinner, Kids Magical Dinner with Naton the Magician, and live music at Greenvale Vineyards. Here is today’s schedule.

🍔 Newport Burger Bender, the “best burger” contest, is happening now! 42 local restaurants have thrown their buns in the ring, hoping to be crowned the best beef and non-beef burger in and around Newport! Try one. Try some. Try them all. Then vote for your favorite burger! Check out the participating burgers.

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On tap for this weekend – Newport Winter Festival, Newport Burger Bender, Newport Polo on 2nd Beach, Teddy Thompson, and more!

From February 12 to February 18, 2023, Region 8 (Jamestown, Bristol, Warren, Portsmouth, Tiverton, Little Compton, Middletown, Newport, and Barrington) was over its pre-established opioid overdose threshold, according to RIDOH.

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Here’s what’s on tap for weather this week and weekend.

James Bishop IV scored 25 points, seven in the overtime, as George Washington defeated Rhode Island 89-80 on Wednesday night.

Presented for Black History Month by the RI Slave History Medallions, an award-winning documentary film, “Bonnie Blue: James Cotton’s Life in the Blues” will be screened Sunday, February 26 at 7pm, with a live performance by the James Montgomery Blues Band, at the Casino Theater.

Jordan Hawkins scored 20 points and No. 18 UConn beat No. 20 Providence 87-69 on Wednesday night to split the regular-season series between the New England rivals.

Castle Hill Inn announces a new prix fixe lunch offering, upcoming supper club series and additional culinary team promotions.

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