The Latest: What's happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this weekend

Good Afternoon,

Here’s a look at the latest headlines from What’sUpNewp and a roundup of all that’s happening, new, and to do this week and weekend; enjoy!

WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with David Cicilline, candidate for RI Congressional District 1

RIDOT wins Climate Challenge Award for its proposal to use permeable pavement on North Road in Jamestown

BankNewport’s ‘Kind Heart Fresh Start’ campaign returns to benefit underserved populations

Drought, fire risk to stay high during third La Niña winter

Stormwater Innovation Expo to explore the latest trends in stormwater management technology

Belichick, history set to collide as Patriots host Bears

Adoptable Cat of the Week: Clifton

What we know about teacher shortages

NP pleads guilty in $4.4M health care fraud scheme

‘Six Picks’ Events: What’s up in RI this weekend (Oct. 20-23)

What’s Up This Weekend: Oct. 21 – 23

Health officials kick off Rhode Island’s 2022-2023 flu vaccination campaign

Letter: Vote for Xay and feel good

WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Aida Neary and Amy Machado, Building Newport’s Future

US heating worries mount amid growing costs, uncertainty

Here’s what’s on the docket for Newport City Council’s Regular Council Meeting on Oct. 26

Letter: Robert Power is the right person at the right time for our Newport School Committee

Letter – Jamie Bova: I am proud to endorse Stephanie Smyth and Katherine Jessup for Newport City Council At-Large

WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Leonard Katzman, candidate for Portsmouth Town Council

Fall arrives at the Norman Bird Sanctuary with fun for the whole family

What’s Up This Weekend: Oct. 21 – 23

‘Six Picks’ Events: What’s up in RI this weekend (Oct. 20-23)

Jazz Time duo to perform at Greenvale Vineyards on Oct. 21

What’s Up Interview: Tim Brennan of Dropkick Murphys, playing The Vets Friday, Oct. 21

What’s Up Interview: Andrea Gonzalez Caballero, performing at URI Guitar Festival Oct. 21

TICKET GIVEAWAY-What’s Up Interview: Marc Ribot, playing Newport’s Casino Theater Oct. 21

Pamela Means to present “The Power of the Protest Song: Our Shared History & Present Day” Oct. 22

Child & Family to host 39th Annual Taste of Newport on October 23

Here’s the schedule of our WUN-ON-ONE conversations with the candidates

Trinity Church’s annual Pumpkin Patch returns Oct. 12 – 31

“Six Picks” Halloween Frights! Scary attractions in RI and nearby MA this season

Apple Picking Season is here! ‘Six Picks’ Orchards in Newport County and beyond

Get Lost! ‘Six Picks’ Corn Mazes to explore in Newport County and Beyond

“Six Picks” Fall treats – The best Apple Cider Donuts in RI

Fall Cruise Ship schedule