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What Sold: A look at 14 recent sales across Newport County (Jan. 13 – 17)
Ryan Belmore
January 21, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 10 minutes
Local, independent news serving Newport County and Rhode Island.
Good Morning! It’s Tuesday, January 21.
President Donald Trump has taken office for a second non-consecutive term, sworn in on Monday, January 20, 2025. Rhode Island’s congressional representatives have shared their thoughts on the event. Read More
The recent real estate transactions in Newport County highlight a slight shift in the market, providing valuable insight for buyers and sellers. Tyler Bernadyn with a look at what sold in Newport County last week.
Our full roundup of events, live music, and entertainment happening this weekend in Newport County can be found here - things to do this week and weekend.
ICYMI: What’sUpNewp, a trusted local, independent online news source serving Newport County and Rhode Island since 2012, over the weekend, acquired the social media assets of Portsmouth Press. Read More
Reminder: Newport City Council is back at it on Wednesday night with a full docket that includes license transfers, community events, and more. See The Docket
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The recent real estate transactions in Newport County highlight a slight shift in the market, providing valuable insight for both buyers and sellers.
Representatives and senators emphasize peaceful transition, vow to protect constituents’ interests
More than 400 hundred young ballet dancers from the Northeast gathered in Massachusetts with the hopes of winning a prestigious scholarship at the Youth America Grand Prix auditions.
A U.S. Border Patrol agent was fatally shot Monday on a highway in northern Vermont south of the Canadian border, authorities said.
Jayson Tatum scored 22 points, Kristaps Porzingis had 18 and the Boston Celtics handed the Golden State Warriors their most lopsided home loss in 40 years with a 125-85 victory on Monday.
Aaron Cooley’s 28 points helped Brown defeat Cornell 83-82 on Monday.
Charlie Coyle scored a pair of third-period goals, stealing the spotlight from fellow Boston University product Macklin Celebrini in his first game back at the TD Garden as an NHLer and leading the Bruins to a 6-3 victory over San Jose on Monday.
Long-time Newport Gulls Director of Baseball Operations, Michael Falcone, has moved on to an exciting new chapter in his career.
Donald Trump took the oath of office on Monday inside a tightly packed Capitol Rotunda, where he was surrounded by a very different Washington than he was eight years ago.
Newport Classical, The Ravers, JAC Frost Winter Bash, and more.
The move aims to enhance What’sUpNewp’s presence in Portsmouth and further its mission of delivering timely, comprehensive, and community-focused journalism.
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WHAT’S UP TODAY
Weather
Increasing clouds, with a high near 23. West wind 6 to 10 mph.
Marine
W wind 5 to 9 kt. Increasing clouds. Seas 1 ft or less.
Sun, Moon & Tide
Sunrise at 7:05 am. Sunset at 4:47 pm. High tide at 12:40 am & 12:49 pm. Low tide at 6:12 am & 6:08 pm. The lunar phase is a Waning Gibbous.
Things To Do
9 am: ESL Read-Aloud Book Clubs at Newport Public Library
10 am: Beneath The Breakers Tour at The Breakers
10 am: A is for Art: Cardinal Craft at Newport Public Library
2 pm: The Breakers 3rd Floor Preservation in Progress Tour at The Breakers
3 pm: Chess Club at Newport Public Library
3:30 pm: Teen Yarn Art at Newport Public Library
5:30 pm: Art House Film Nights: ‘Beyond The Sea’ at Tiverton Public Library
6 pm: Engines 101: A Hands-On Workshop (Ladies’ Night) at Ragged Island Brewing Company
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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
Newport County Public Meetings
Discover Newport: Newport and Bristol County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau dba Discover Newport at 12 pm
Jamestown: Library Board at 5 pm, Town Council at 5:30 pm
Little Compton: Agricultural Conservancy Trust at 6:30 pm
Middletown: Library Board of Trustees at 4 pm, Library Board of Trustees at 4 pm, Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee at 5:30 pm, Town Council at 5:30 pm, School Committee at 6 pm
Newport: Board of Tax Appeals at 12:45 pm
Portsmouth: Board of Canvassers at 3 pm, Pension Advisory Committee at 5 pm, Water and Fire District at 7 pm
Tiverton: Conservation Commission at 1:30 pm, Open Space Commission at 6 pm, Harbor Commission at 7 pm
EXTRA! EXTRA!
Rhode Island Current: Homelessness doesn’t take a holiday. But warming shelters do. (featuring Newport’s MLK Center)
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