In an effort to make this year’s event even bigger and better than ever, the City of Newport is once again asking the community for help to light up Newport Harbor!
From The Latest Hotels, Epic Sailing Races, Family-Friendly Attractions, Fresh Culinary Jaunts, and The Newly Opened Save The Bay Exploration Center & Aquarium, Here Are Newport’s Must-Visit Spots This Season
On Wednesday, June 5, the Town of Middletown announced the 2024 lineup for their “Music In Paraide” and “Second Beach Music Series”.
Eight concerts to take place at King Park throughout the summer.
10 performances to take place at Easton’s Beach in 2024.
House OKs bill to enable construction of ‘missing middle’ of Rhode Island’s housing market
The state steps up and approves sweeping reimbursements for a new middle-high school and related work in #MiddletownRI, sparking thanks and appreciation from local leaders across the community.
Luka Doncic scored 12 points in the first 3 1/2 minutes of the first quarter in the Dallas Mavericks’ clinching blowout of Minnesota in the Western Conference finals.
The Boston Red Sox placed right-hander Chris Martin on the 15-day injury list Wednesday because of anxiety.
From The Latest Hotels, Epic Sailing Races, Family-Friendly Attractions, Fresh Culinary Jaunts, and The Newly Opened Save The Bay Exploration Center & Aquarium, Here Are Newport’s Must-Visit Spots This Season
In an effort to make this year’s event even bigger and better than ever, the City of Newport is once again asking the community for help to light up Newport Harbor!
New law requires state to consider climate data in economic development plans
New legislation requires schools to provide information about these federally recognized investment accounts.
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Congressman Amo discusses the recent National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Marine Operations Center-Atlantic groundbreaking and other Rhode Island priorities
The Senate voted on Tuesday, June 4 to approve Senate Judiciary Chairwoman Dawn Euer’s bill to notify drivers of unpaid tolls before they risk losing their license and to extend the deadlines to repay them.
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Behind a stellar outing on the mound from Adam Maher and an impressive performance from Garrett Staton, the Newport Gulls came out on top 4-1 against the Martha’s Vineyard Sharks to open up the 2024 season.
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What’s Up on Wednesday
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What’s Up on Thursday
Weather
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms before 4 pm, then a slight chance of showers between 4 pm and 5 pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Areas of fog before 1 pm. High near 71. South wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three-quarters and one inch possible.
Thursday Night: There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms. There are areas of fog. Otherwise, it is mostly cloudy, with a low of around 62. The south wind is around five mph, becoming calm after midnight. The chance of precipitation is 40%—new rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Marine
Thursday: S wind 7 to 9 kt. Showers and thunderstorms before 4 pm, then a slight chance of showers between 4 pm and 5 pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Areas of fog before 1 pm. Seas 1 ft or less.
Thursday Night: Variable winds 5 kt or less. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Areas of fog. Seas 1 ft or less.
Water Temperature: 58°F.
Sun, Moon, & Tide
Sunrise: 5:11 am | Sunset: 8:17 pm | 15 hours and 5 minutes of sun.
High tide at 8:19 am & 8:43 pm | Low tide at 2:14 am & 1:25 pm.
Moon: New Moon. 0 days, 0% lighting.
Things To Do
1 pm to 6 pm: Ca’ del Bosco Wine Garden at The Chanler at Cliff Walk
2:30 pm to 3:30 pm: Computer Workshop: Google Sheets at Newport Public Library
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm: “The Great Crusade at Sea” D-Day 80th Anniversary Commemoration Lecture at Newport Public Library
5:30 pm to 7 pm: Adult Intermediate Ballet at The Academy at Newport Contemporary Ballet
6 pm: ANNA FRANCESE GASS – ITALIAN SNACKING – W/ MATRIARCH at Charter Books
6 pm: Eclectic and Independent: Black Self-Advocacy Strategies, 1870 to 1930 at Rosecliff
6 pm to 10 pm: ALS Benefit Night at Rejects Beer Co.
7 pm to 8 pm: Absolute Beginner Ballet and Stretch at The Academy at Newport Contemporary Ballet
Live Music & Entertainment
JPT Film & Event Center: Andy Summers live at 7:30 pm
Landing: Mark Flynn from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, Justin Pomfret from 4 pm to 7 pm, Timmy Smith from 8 pm to 11 pm
Narragansett Cafe: Brian Cabral from 7 pm to 10 pm
Newport Playhouse: The Cemetery Club at 11 am
O’Brien’s Pub: Derrick Keane from 5 pm to 8 pm
Ragged Island Brewing: Trivia in the Barn from 6 pm to 8 pm
The Reef: Randy Robbins at 7 pm
Top of Pelham: Dueling Pianos at 8 pm to 10:30 pm
Newport County Government
Little Compton: Little Compton School Committee at 3:30 pm, Little Compton Town Council at 7 pm
Middletown: Middletown Affordable Housing Committee at 6 pm
Portsmouth: Portsmouth School Committee at 6:30 pm
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Cruise Ship Schedule
Coming up next on the 2024 Cruise Ship Schedule - Island Princess will visit on Saturday, June 15.
Further Reading + More Local Headlines
Rhode Island Monthly: New Nonstop Bus from Newport to Boston Starting this Week
The Providence Journal: In battle against climate change, is Newport's Cliff Walk doomed?
The Providence Journal: History of Newport's Cliff Walk goes back a long way, a very long way