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Newport’s Democratic City Committee has a new leader at the helm. Angela Lima, who previously served three terms as a city councilor, was voted in as the committee’s chair on Monday night. Continue Reading
The Puddingstone music series kicks off its 2025 season with a unique concert at the Newport Art Museum on February 2. “Piano à Deux: Love Songs from Around the World” promises an eclectic mix of classical and jazz pieces. Continue Reading
Ashley Murphy from Portsmouth and Landon Brentley Resendes from Middletown are set to represent Rhode Island in the prestigious United States Senate Youth Program in Washington, D.C. Continue Reading
Newport Restaurant Group announced on Monday the permanent closure of Foodlove Market, set for January 25. The market, which opened in August 2021, will become a new restaurant concept. Continue Reading
Newport Police Chief Ryan Duffy has been sworn in as a member of the Executive Board of the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association. In an email to What’sUpNewp, Chief Duffy, who has led the Newport Police Department for two years, expressed his gratitude for the nomination and selection to the executive board. Continue Reading
Governor McKee will give his 2025 State of the State Address tonight at 7 pm. Continue Reading
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Portsmouth and Middletown students selected for prestigious week-long study of federal government, each to receive $10,000 scholarship
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Preserve Rhode Island and Preservation Society complete projects at Miantonomi Park, Norman Bird Sanctuary, and Glen Farm
Local favorite shutters after three years, citing financial challenges despite growing sales
Funda Fest, A Complete Unknown with live Bob Dylan Music pre-film by Avi Jacob, Winter Wine Dinner, and more.
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WHAT’S UP TODAY
Weather
Sunny, with a high near 33. West wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Marine
WNW wind 10 to 15 kt, with gusts as high as 25 kt. Sunny. Seas 1 ft or less. Coastal Water Temperature: 42°F.
Sun, Moon & Tide
Sunrise at 7:09 am. Sunset at 4:39 pm. High tide at 7:55 am and 8:41 pm. Low tide at 12:47 am & 2:13pm. The lunar phase is a Full Moon.
Things To Do
9 am: Spanish Bilingual Story Time with Sole at Jamestown Philomenian Library
9 am: ESL Read-Aloud Book Clubs at Newport Public Library
10 am: Beneath The Breakers Tour at The Breakers
11 am: Quilts for Charity at Newport Public Library
2 pm: The Breakers Third Floor Preservation in Progress Tour at The Breakers
2 pm: Tuesday Book Group at Newport Public Library
3 pm: Scrabble at Newport Public Library
3:30 pm: Miniature Book Key Chain at Newport Public Library
See more events on our community calendar.
Live Music & Entertainment
JPT Film & Event Center: A Complete Unknown at 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm
Narragansett Cafe: Trivia at 7 pm
Newport Craft: Indoor Cornhole Tournament at 7 pm
O’Brien’s Pub: Trivia at 7 pm
Tickets Bar & Grille: Karaoke at 7 pm
Newport County Public Meetings
Aquidneck Island: Planning Commission at 2 pm
Jamestown: Conservation Commission at 6:30 pm
Little Compton: Budget Committee at 7 pm
Middletown: Beach Commission at 4:30 pm
Newport: Board of Tax Appeals at 9:30 am, School Committee at 6:30 pm, Historic District Commission at 6:30 pm
Portsmouth: School Committee at 7 pm
Tiverton: Zoning Board of Review at 6 pm, Town Council at 6 pm, Budget Committee at 6 pm, School Committee at 6 pm, School Committee at 7 pm
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