The Latest: A conversation with Jim Weider of The Weight Band; What's up this week and weekend

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Here are the latest headlines from What’sUpNewp and a look at what’s happening, new, and to do this week and weekend in and around Newport, enjoy!

What’s Up Interview: Jim Weider of The Weight Band, playing Jane Pickens Thursday, August 25

What’s Up this week in Newport County: August 22 – 28

Reports of hate crimes are rising—here are how protections vary by state

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) class to be held in Jamestown

What Sold: 12 Newport County real estate sales, transactions (August 15 – 19)

Obituary: Nancy Lawton

7-Day weather forecast for Newport County

Biggest sources of immigrants to Rhode Island

newportFILM to screen SXSW Grand Jury Award-Winning Film ‘Master of Light’ at Marble House on August 25

Today In Newport History: August 22, 1762 – Ann Franklin Takes Over Newport Mercury, Becomes First Female Editor in U.S.

Obituary: John Erik Nelson

What’s Up this week in Newport County: August 22 – 28

Secretary Gorbea reminds Rhode Islanders of August 23 mail ballot application deadline

Here’s what’s on the docket for Newport City Council’s Regular Meeting on August 24

What’s Up Interview: Jim Weider of The Weight Band, playing Jane Pickens Thursday, August 25

newportFILM to screen SXSW Grand Jury Award-Winning Film ‘Master of Light’ at Marble House on August 25

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit to play Bold Point Park August 26

Bike Newport’s 10 SPOT RIDE is August 27, and it promises to be amazing

Rhode Island Folk Festival returning to Rose Larisa Park in East Providence Sunday, August 28

WPRI: Sec. of Education in RI to discuss students’ needs in classroom

WPRI: Police: Woman critically assaulted by son in Middletown

ABC 6: Son seriously injures mother after assaulting her, police say