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The Rogers High School girl’s basketball team fought tough but ultimately lost to Narragansett 41-34 on Tuesday night. Recap & Photo Gallery
Governor Dan Mckee delivered his 2025 State of the State Address at the State House on Tuesday evening. Here’s his speech as prepared for delivery
The City of Newport is inviting the public to a special forum to help plan for the future of Easton’s Beach. Read More
Ruth Taylor, who retired from the Newport Historical Society in 2023, is set to lead the Newport Art Museum as its interim executive director. Read More
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Zaida Aponte leads Rogers with 13 points, but team unable to maintain third-quarter tie.
Public Forum, Online Survey to Help Shape Future Redevelopment
Ryan Kalkbrenner had 20 points in Creighton’s 84-64 victory against Providence on Tuesday night.
David Pastrnak had a goal and two assists and Parker Wotherspoon scored his first NHL goal on Tuesday night to help the Boston Bruins open a four-goal lead and hold on to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-2.
Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee presented his 2025 State of the State Address at the Rhode Island State House on Tuesday, January 15. Here are his remarks, as prepared for delivery.
Newport Art Museum announces various staffing updates.
Invitation-only event at Newport Public Library will reveal artifacts from the Roaring Twenties, including items from USS Lawrence and early commercial aviation
1989 Maxim Pumper with 80,883 miles could benefit construction or landscaping businesses; proceeds to support firefighting efforts
This grant will support newportFILM Outdoors, its flagship summer screening series.
The race benefits the Newport Public Education Foundation, and sponsorship opportunities are available for local businesses.
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Naval Sea Systems Command: Ex-USS John F. Kennedy to Commence Final Transit, Jan. 15
WHAT’S UP TODAY
Weather
Sunny, with a high near 31. Northwest wind 15 to 18 mph.
Marine
NW wind 13 to 16 kt. Sunny. Seas 1 ft or less. Coastal Water Temperature: 42°F.
Sun, Moon & Tide
Sunrise at 7:09 am. Sunset at 4:40 pm. High tide at 8:39 am and 9 pm. Low tide at 1:35 am & 2:43 pm. The lunar phase is a Waning Gibbous.
Things To Do
10 am: Family Storytime at Newport Public Library
10 am: Beneath The Breakers Tour at The Breakers
2 pm: The Breakers Third Floor Preservation in Progress Tour at The Breakers
3 pm: Teen & Tween: Gaming Lounge at Newport Public Library
4 pm: Kids’ Crafternoon at Newport. Public Library
6 pm: Reading with Robin presents “The Stolen Queen” with Fiona Davis at Griswold House
6:30 pm: Fermentation Class at Forty 1 North
See more events on our community calendar.
Live Music & Entertainment
Buskers: Open Mic with Mike Warner at 9 pm
Fastnet Pub: Trivia at 9 pm
JPT Film & Event Center: A Complete Unknown at 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm
Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling: Graham Hempstead at 5 pm
O’Brien’s Pub: Board Game Night at 5 pm
One Pelham East: Karaoke at 10:30 pm
Newport County Public Meetings
Jamestown: School Committee at 12 pm, Library Board at 4 pm, Affordable Housing at 5 pm, Planning Commission at 6:30 pm, Tree Preservation & Protection at 6:30 pm
Middletown: Board of Canvassers at 8 am, School Building Committee at 5 pm, Open Space and Fields Committee at 5:30 pm, Open Space and Fields Committee at 5:30 pm
Newport: Cemetery Advisory Commission at 4 pm, City Council at 5:30 pm, Energy and Environment Commission at 6:30 pm
Portsmouth: School Committee – District Building Committee at 4 pm, Economic Development Committee at 5:30 pm
Tiverton: Historic Preservation Advisory Board at 9 am, North End and Industrial/Business Park Advisory Subcommittee at 6 pm
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