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Middletown stunned the crowd at Gaudet Middle School on Thanksgiving Day with a spectacular opening play, but Portsmouth dominated the rest of the way in a 52-17 victory on Thursday. Game recap and photo gallery.
Despite a quieter schedule of public showings due to the holiday, buyers will find options ranging from $325,000 to $3.5 million, stretching across the spectrum of lifestyles and goals. Open houses in Newport County this weekend.
On tap today and this weekend: Newport Illuminated Boat Parade, A Rough Point Holiday, Newport Nutcracker Ballet at Rosecliff, and more. Get the full rundown.
Here’s what you need to know for Friday, November 28, 2025.
Today in Newport
Weather Forecast
Today: Sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. West wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Sun & Tide Information
Sunrise: 6:49 a.m., Sunset: 4:17 p.m. Daylight: 9 hours & 27 minutes
High tides: 12:58 a.m. & 1:16 p.m. Low tides: 6:24 a.m. & 7:08 p.m.
Lunar phase: First Quarter Moon.
Things To Do
9:30 a.m.: Holiday Shop & Stroll at West Place animal Sanctuary
10 a.m.: A Rough Point Holiday at Rough Point Museum
11 a.m.: Holiday Cranberry Mimosa Cruise
4 p.m.: Sparkling Lights at The Breakers
4 p.m.: Holiday Lantern Walking Tour at Museum of Newport History
4 p.m.: A Rough Point Holiday: After Dark at Rough Point Museum
4 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.: Newport Nutcracker Ballet at Rosecliff
8 p.m.: Improv with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
Organizing an event? Add it to our community calendar.
Live Music & Entertainment
Bar & Board: Dave Alves Band at 9 p.m.
Busker’s Irish Pub: Live music at 8 p.m.
Johnny’s Restaurant: Stephen Hodgman at 7 p.m.
Narragansett Cafe: Steve Smith & The Nakeds at 8 p.m.
Newport Blues Cafe: Never in Vegas at 10 p.m.
O’Brien’s Pub: DJ Remedy (video DJ) at 10 p.m.
One Pelham East: Late Night DJ at 11:30 p.m.
Ragged Island Brewing: Grace Cooper-Hall at 5:30 p.m.
Speakeasy: Live music at 9:15 p.m.
The Firehouse Theater: The Bit Players at 8 p.m.
The JPT Film & Event Center: Wicked For Good at 4:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Top of Pelham: Dueling Pianos at 7:30 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.
Wharf Fishouse: Trivia at 8 p.m.
Newport County Government
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