One of the largest in-water events in the country and the premier show in New England, The Newport International Boat Show encompasses over 13 acres of Newport’s famed waterfront.
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A Massachusetts beach community is scrambling after a weekend storm washed away mountains of sand trucked in for a nearly $600,000 dune that was meant to protect homes, roads and other infrastructure.
The event is part of the City of Newport’s Learn 365 initiative to increase FAFSA completion rates by Rogers High School students.
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More organizations expected to participate than ever before as the state’s largest nonprofit philanthropic effort aims to raise $4 million+ in a single day
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Middletown’s annual Easter Egg Hunt returns to Wyatt Road Soccer Complex on March 23rd
Rhode Island Foundation awards $89 million to 2,500 nonprofits, focusing on education, economic security, and healthy living
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What’s Up on Thursday
Weather
Thursday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 55. East wind 5 to 7 mph.
Thursday Night: There is a slight chance of showers after 1 a.m. There are increasing clouds, with a low of around 41. The southeast wind is 5 to 7 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%.
Marine
Thursday: ESE wind is around 6 kt, becoming variable and less than 5 kt. Increasing clouds. Seas 1 ft or less.
Thursday Night: Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming SSE around 6 kt after midnight. A slight chance of showers after 1 am. Seas 1 ft or less.
Water Temperature: 40°F.
Sun, Moon, & Tide
Sunrise: 6:57 am | Sunset: 6:51 pm | 11 hours and 53 minutes of sun.
High tide at 11:48 am | Low tide at 5:12 am & 4:57 pm.
Moon: Waxing Crescent. 4.2 days, 19% lighting.
Things To Do
9:30 am: Baby Bookworms Storytime at Newport Public Library
2:30 pm: Computer Workshop: Google Drive at Newport Public Library
3:30 pm: DIY Jewelry Making at Newport Public Library
5:30 pm: Adult Intermediate Ballet at The Academy at Newport Contemporary Ballet
7 pm: Absolute Beginner Ballet and Stretch at The Academy at Newport Contemporary Ballet
7 pm: Newport Ski Club at Vaco Da Gama
7:30 pm: Shifting Light at The Keats Theatre at St. Andrews School
Live Music & Entertainment
JPT Film & Event Center: Dune: Part 2 at 4 pm & 7:30 pm
Midtown Oyster Bar: John Erikson at 8 pm
Portsmouth VFW: Open Mic at 7 pm
Ragged Island Brewing: Trivia in the Greenhouse at 6 pm
Newport County Government
Jamestown: Board of Canvassers at 9:30 am, School Committee at 6:30 pm
Little Compton: Harbor Commission at 6 pm, Harbor Commission at 6 pm
Middletown: School Committee at 4:30 pm, Outreach Committee at 5:30 pm, Comprehensive Community Plan Update Committee at 6 pm
Newport: Housing Authority at 3 pm, Waterfront Commission at 6:30 pm
Tiverton: Budget Committee at 6 pm, Economic Development Commission at 6 pm
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