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⚓ AM News: Police outskate Firefighters in Guns N’ Hoses Hockey Game, rally for local boy

Here's what's happening, new, and to in Newport County and Rhode Island today.

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Ryan Belmore
January 20, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes

Local, independent news serving Newport County and Rhode Island.

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There are ongoing parking bans today in Middletown, Portsmouth, Tiverton, and several other Rhode Island Communities. List of Parking Bans/Cancellations

In a nail-biting finish, the police team edged out the firefighters 7-6 at Sunday’s Annual Aquidneck Island Guns N’ Hoses Hockey Game, keeping their winning streak alive for the fourth year running. What’sUpNewp photographer Justin Walker was on hand for the game and shares a game recap and photo gallery.

The outlook for the New England economy in 2025 is “modestly optimistic,” according to a series of reports released by the Federal Bank of Boston over the last several days. What’sUpNewp’s Frank Prosnitz has the story. Read More

THE LATEST

Annual ‘Guns N’ Hoses’ match raises funds for local boy’s medical care and first responder mental health.

The outlook for the New England economy in 2025 is “modestly optimistic,” according to a series of reports released by the Federal Bank of Boston over the last several days.

Rhode Island Broadcasters Association provides latest updates on parking bans, school cancellations, and delays

An estimated 828,000 gallons of home heating oil spilled, spreading throughout a broad area of Block Island Sound and beyond, including the shoreline of the Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge

Affordability in Newport County has become a difficult reality for many buyers, particularly those in search of entry-level homes.

German submarine’s daring attack led to its demise in shallow waters off Point Judith, Rhode Island

Commemorate the legacy of MLK this weekend

Where can we see “Mission Possible” at work in Rhode Island today? Here are three examples.

Played Coach on “Cheers”

Tim Jones is the creator, artist and writer of the widely popular, self-syndicated comic strip; “SOUR GRAPES”.

Contract workers charged with accepting cash from non-resident to illegally dump trash

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WHAT’S UP TODAY

Weather

Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 27. Northwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Marine

NW wind 11 to 13 kt, with gusts as high as 22 kt. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing. Seas 1 ft or less.

Sun, Moon & Tide

Sunrise at 7:06 am. Sunset at 4:46 pm. High tide at 12:08 pm. Low tide at 5:13 am & 5:21 pm. The lunar phase is a Waning Gibbous.

Things To Do

Live Music & Entertainment

  • Perro Salado: John Monllos at 5:30 pm

  • Rejects Beer Co: Trivia at 6 pm

  • The Fastnet Pub: The Ubiquitones at 10 pm

Newport County Public Meetings

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