Newport’s Cliff Walk Commission has partnered with The James L. Maher Center to create and sustain beautiful gardens at the entrance of the Cliff Walk’s famed Forty Steps. The site welcomes more than 1.3 million visitors annually.
Newport’s Cliff Walk Commission has partnered with The James L. Maher Center to create and sustain beautiful gardens at the entrance of the Cliff Walk’s famed Forty Steps. The site welcomes more than 1.3 million visitors annually.
Five Rhode Island legislators visited Washington, D.C., yesterday for a White House event to support state-level legislative efforts to prevent gun violence.
June 02, 1921 – November 30, 2023
Rhode Island is one of at least 10 states to have reported cases.
Rhode Island to receive $56 million from CVS, Walgreens and Walmart as part of opioid settlement
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is reminding residents that the ban on single-use plastic bags goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2024.
Newport police arrest three, including Boston man, on drug, traffic charges
Brett Goldstein to bring ‘The Second Best Night of Your Life’ tour to Providence
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Hughes scored with 2:13 to play in overtime and the Devils rallied to beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 on Wednesday night despite an outstanding 34-save effort by Jeremy Swayman.
Bank expands statewide footprint with 22nd location, and its second on Aquidneck Island
Middletown daycare center to pay $7,000 to settle discrimination complaint
April 19, 1933 – December 10, 2023
Rhode Island congressional delegation requests federal aid to help expedite repairs to Washington Bridge
Middletown considering sweeping zoning changes to boost affordable housing
For Tuesday, December 12, through 7 am on Wednesday, December 13, the Newport Police Department reported no arrests.
On tap this week: Coastal Queen’s Holiday Cocktail Cruise; James Montgomery, The Sweetback Sisters, and more.
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A LOOK AHEAD AT WHAT’S UP ON FRIDAY
WEATHER
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 49. West wind around 14 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. West wind around 10 mph.
MARINE FORECAST
Friday: W wind around 12 kt. Sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.
Friday Night: W wind around 10 kt. Mostly clear. Seas 1 ft or less.
Water Temperature: 50°F.
SUN, MOON, & TIDE
Sunrise: 7:03 am | Sunset: 4:16 pm | 9 hours and 12 minutes of sun.
High tide at 8:20 am & 8:47 pm | Low tide at 1:18 am & 2:25 pm.
Moon: Waxing Crescent. 1 days, 1.1% lighting.
THINGS TO DO
Christmas in Newport throughout Newport
10 am: A Rough Point Holiday at Rough Point Museum
10 am: Preschool Reindeer Games at Newport Public Library
1 pm: Edward King House Singers Holiday Concert at St. Mary’s Church
5 pm to 8 pm: Washington Square Holiday Stroll
6:30 pm: Discussion of the life and times of Clement Clark Moore author of “twas the Night Before Christmas” at Trinity Church
8 pm: Improv with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
Busker’s Irish Pub: Live music at 9 pm
Johnny’s Restaurant: Group Therapy at 6 pm
JPT Film & Event Center: Maestro at 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm
La Forge Casino Restaurant: Dave Manuel at 6 pm
Midtown Oyster Bar: Live music at 9:30 pm
Narragansett Cafe: The Manatees at 8 pm
Newport Blues Cafe: Angelus Hall at 9 pm
Newport Playhouse: Miracle on South Division Street at 6 pm
One Pelham East: Never In Vegas at 8:30 pm, DJ at 11:30 pm
Ragged Island Brewing Company: The Barn Sessions Concert Series presents The Teledynes at 6 pm
Speakeasy: Live music at 9:30 pm
The Firehouse Theatre: Live improv comedy with The Bit Players at 8 pm
The Reef: Meg Chenot at 6 pm
Top of Pelham: Dueling Pianos at 8 pm
Vieste: Live music at 7 pm
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Jamestown: Tax Relief Working Group Committee at 4 pm
See the agenda for meetings here
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