⚓ AM News: Rogers Boys Basketball edges Middletown in overtime thriller

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Rogers High School pulled off a nail-biting 58-49 overtime win against Middletown High School in a thrilling Wednesday night Boys Basketball matchup. What’sUpNewp’s Justin Walker was there and shares a game recap and photo gallery.

What’sUpNewp’s Tyler Bernadyn has a look at the thirteen homes that sold across Newport County last week. Take a look at what sold.

The JPT has extended A Complete Unknown through Thursday, January 23. Join What’sUpNewp’s Ken Abrams at The JPT tonight for a special screening of the film, which will include a live pre-show performance of Bob Dylan classics by folk musician Avi Jacob. Read More

Norman Bird Sanctuary will share the results of BioBlitz 2024 at 6 pm at Middletown Town Hall. Details

RENEWport will host a community dinner for families of Newport children in kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grades at 6 pm at Pell Elementary School. Details

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Cranson scores 1000th point and hits clutch three, but Rogers pulls away in OT behind Toribio’s 21 points

Des Watson scored 21 points as Loyola Chicago beat Rhode Island 81-77 on Wednesday night.

RJ Barrett had 22 points and 10 rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors snapped a 10-game losing streak against Boston with a 110-97 victory over the Celtics on Wednesday night.

Two grants awarded to recognize LGBTQ+ history and disability design in the state

This festive winter celebration features music, lively dancing, delectable desserts, and a cash bar.

Rep. Megan L. Cotter (D-Dist. 39, Exeter, Richmond, Hopkinton) is the sponsor of legislation (2025-H 5018) to limit electric and gas utilities’ return on equity to 4%.

Luxury property near Rhode Island Country Club features pool, cabana on 1.5 landscaped acres

If you’re in the market for a single-family home priced under $600,000, you’re not alone.

Monica DeAngelis, a resident of Portsmouth, Rhode Island and an employee in NUWC Division Newport’s Corporate Operations Department, attended the 25th Biennial Conference hosted by the Society of Marine Mammalogy from Nov. 11-15.

The project is expected to cost $500,000 and should be completed in April.

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Increasing clouds, with a high near 33. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph, becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

WNW wind 5 to 8 kt becoming SW in the afternoon. Increasing clouds. Seas 1 ft or less.

Sunrise at 7:08 am. Sunset at 4:41 pm. High tide at 9:22 am and 9:44 pm. Low tide at 2:20 am & 3:10 pm. The lunar phase is a Waning Gibbous.

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