It’s been 47 years since Rhode Island established its statewide school transportation system, and Sen. Linda Ujifusa and Rep. Terri Cortvriend believe it’s time to re-examine its oddly configured regions, its costs and whether there might be a more efficient way of getting schoolchildren to out-of-district schools.
OceanPoint Financial Partners, MHC, the mutual holding company of BankNewport, announced the election of two new members to its board of trustees and four new corporators for the organization at the annual meeting held on Monday, April 22, 2024.
By Kendra Wilson Muenter, NPS Parent/Newport School Committee Member
The two state beaches will be open Saturdays and Sundays only, weather permitting, from Saturday, May 11, until Memorial Day to accommodate early beachgoers.
Rhode Island to receive $60.1 million in federal funding to improve public transportation
Brown scored 32 points, White made seven 3-pointers and added 25, and the Celtics powered past the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-95 on Tuesday night in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series.
Newport Police summon/cite one, take three others into custody.
The Edward King House Senior Center on Tuesday announced the departure of Deputy Director Dr. Anna Matos-Mournighan as she transitions to a new role at Salve Regina University.
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What’s Up on Wednesday
Did you miss our newsletter this morning? Get caught up on all that’s happening, new, and to do out there today, here - What's Up in Newport: Wednesday, May 8
What’s Up on Thursday
Weather
Thursday: There is a chance of showers, mainly after 1 pm. Patchy fog before 8 am. Otherwise, it is mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. The northwest wind is 6 to 8 mph, becoming east in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch are possible.
Thursday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 9 pm. Cloudy, with a low of around 47. Northeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%—new precipitation amounts to less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Marine
Thursday: NNW wind 5 to 7 kt, becoming E in the afternoon. There is a chance of showers, mainly after 1 pm. Patchy fog before 8 am. Seas 1 ft or less.
Thursday Night: NE wind around 10 kt. Showers are likely, mainly before 9 pm. Seas 1 ft or less.
Water Temperature: 48°F.
Sun, Moon, & Tide
Sunrise: 5:31 am | Sunset: 7:51 pm | 14 hours and 20 minutes of sun.
High tide at 9:26 am & 9:49 pm | Low tide at 3:12 am & 2:37 pm.
Moon: Waxing Crescent. 1.0 days, 1% lighting.
Things To Do
9:30 am to 10:15 am: Baby Bookworms Storytime at Newport Public Library
10 am to 11:30 am: May Free Tree Walk: Island Cemetery at Island Cemetery
2:30 pm to 3:30 pm: Computer Workshop: Google Photos at Newport Public Library
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm: Teen Job and Resume Help at Newport Public Library
5 pm: eBay 101: Basics of Buying and Selling (Virtual) with Newport Public Library
5:30 pm to 7 pm: Adult Intermediate Ballet at The Academy at Newport Contemporary Ballet
6 pm to 7 pm: Poetry Night with John Amen and Chad Weeden at Charter Books
6 pm to 9 pm: “60’s Revolution” Interactive Music for Alzhiemers Fundraiser at Newport Yacht Club
7 pm to 8 pm: Absolute Beginner Ballet and Stretch at The Academy at Newport Contemporary Ballet
7 pm to 8 pm: Judah Touro Program Series Event/ A Talk with Author Genie Milgrom via Zoom
7 pm to 8:40 pm: newportFILM – Documentary Screening “GIRLS STATE” at Casino Theatre
7:30 pm: Crash Test Dummies live at The JPT
Live Music & Entertainment
JPT Film & Event Center: Crash Test Dummies live at 7:30 pm
Newport Playhouse: The Foursome at 11 am
One Pelham East: Stu Sinclair from 9:30 pm to 1 am
Ragged Island Brewing: Trivia in the Greenhouse from 6 pm to 8 pm
Newport County Government
Jamestown: Jamestown Technical Review Committee at 10 am, Jamestown School Committee at 6 pm
Little Compton: Little Compton Town Council at 6:30 pm
Middletown: Middletown Outreach Committee at 5 pm, Middletown Comprehensive Community Plan Update Committee at 6 pm
Newport: Newport Housing Authority at 3 pm, Newport Waterfront Commission at 6:30 pm
Tiverton: Tiverton School Committee Policy Sub Committee at 5 pm
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Saturday, June 15 | Island Princess
Wednesday, June 19 | Silver Shadow
Wednesday, June 26 | Emerald Princess
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