Monday, April 7, 2025
Good Morning, Newport!
The 2025 Grenon’s Newport Night Run, a 5K race supporting local education, went ahead Saturday night despite rainy weather. WUN’s Justin Walker was there and shares a recap and photo gallery from the event. [Read More]
Sweet Berry Farm is changing ownership, but its core values and community ties will remain intact, according to the current owners. [Read More]
Get ready for some serious laughs in Newport as the Rogue Island Comedy Festival announces its star-studded lineup for the 2025 Spring Fest. [Read More]
A historic Newport property has sold for nearly $3 million at auction. The Georgian post-and-beam house at 38 Pelham St. went for $2,966,250 after eight buyers competed, each with $50,000 in bank funds, according to JJManning Auctioneers. [Read More]
A fire has caused major damage to the roof of Connors Funeral Home in Portsmouth. The blaze broke out Friday afternoon, but thankfully, no one was hurt. [Read More]
THE LATEST ON WUN
Annual after-hours 5K showcases city’s scenic routes while supporting local educational initiatives
December 21, 1939 — April 5, 2025
Alex Bregman hit a three-run homer and tied a career high with six RBIs, Rafael Devers went 4 for 4 and drove in three runs, and the Boston Red Sox rolled to an 18-7 win and a doubleheader sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday night.
Tage Thompson had a hat trick, Jason Zucker scored the go-ahead goal early in the the third period and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Boston Bruins 6-3 on Sunday night for their fourth straight victory.
Wilyer Abreu singled off the Green Monster to drive in the winning run in the bottom of the 10th inning, and the Boston Red Sox rallied for a 5-4 walk-off victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday in the opener of a day-night doubleheader.
Annual after-hours 5K showcases city’s scenic routes while supporting local educational initiatives
David Pastrnak had a hat trick and two assists, Jeremy Swayman stopped 39 shots for his 100th career win and the Boston Bruins snapped a 10-game winless streak with a 5-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night.
Beloved local farm to maintain operations and community focus under new leadership, with founders Jan and Michelle Eckhart staying involved
Set for July 25-27, the festival has already sold out but continues to reveal its performer list, with more names expected in the weeks ahead.
Natasha Leggero, Ian Lara among headliners for Newport event featuring over 40 comedians
Georgian-era house on Pelham Street, once a hotel, fetches $2,966,250 from eight competing buyers
Mutual aid from neighboring towns assists in containing blaze at Connors Funeral Home
November 4, 1958 — March 9, 2025
February 2, 1946 — March 31, 2025
WHAT’S UP TODAY
Today: Rain, mainly before 2 pm. The high is near 43. Northeast wind 10 to 13 mph. The chance of precipitation is 80%—new precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight: A chance of rain, mainly before midnight. Patchy fog before 2 am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 38. Northeast wind 6 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. The chance of precipitation is 40%—new precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tomorrow: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Breezy, with a west wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.
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