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Good Afternoon, What’sUpNewp Premium members! Here’s the latest from What’sUpNewp, plus a look ahead at what’s up this weekend.
A survey of the Norman Bird Sanctuary shows that birds aren’t the only living things finding sanctum on the stewarded, conserved land
Checking in with local breweries on favorite seasonal brews.
Funda Fest, A Complete Unknown, and more.
Restrictions are in effect from 5 PM Sunday to noon Monday.
Westbound traffic to be impacted; Mount Hope Bridge also slated for shifting lane closures
All-Star outfielder Jarren Duran and the Boston Red Sox avoided arbitration when they agreed Friday to a one-year contract guaranteeing $3.85 million, a deal that includes an $8 million team option for 2026.
Lawmakers introduce bills on minimum wage, utility profits, and homelessness as Governor McKee delivers State of the State address
Judge Thunberg sentenced the defendant to 40 years with 17 years to serve and 40 years of probation.
Festivities from Feb 14-23, 2025 to feature tribute bands, magic shows, and family-friendly activities
New roles aim to boost local innovation hub and support emerging businesses in the region
Charlestown man has been sentenced in Kent County Superior Court to serve 17 years at the Adult Correctional Institutions
After several weeks of declining fuel prices in the latter part of 2024, costs at the pump are beginning to rise in the new year
One individual taken into custody on Thursday, January 16.
The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) Wargaming department (WGD) hosted the 13th iteration of its “Wargaming 101” introductory course, onboard Naval Station Newport, Jan. 7-16.
$850,000 in capital funds allocated over two years to train next generation of hospitality workers
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WHAT’S UP THIS WEEKEND
WEATHER
Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 28. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Saturday: Rain, mainly after noon. Patchy fog after 4pm. High near 47. South wind 13 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday Night: A chance of rain, mainly before 9pm. Patchy fog between 11pm and midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind 6 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday: Rain, mainly after 2pm. High near 44. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 11pm. Low around 20. Northeast wind 10 to 14 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
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Rhode Island Current: A dry 2024 delayed plastic trash making its way to R.I. beaches
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