Good morning, Newport! Today is Thursday, Oct. 2, the 275th day of 2025. There are 90 days left in the year.
Despite an outstanding defensive performance from goalkeeper Grayson Helie, the Portsmouth High School girls’ soccer team fell 4-1 to La Salle Academy on Wednesday evening in a road contest. WUN’s Justin Walker was on hand for the game and has the game recap and photo gallery.
Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty has announced the $3.9 million portfolio sale of three historic Compass office buildings in Newport, Providence, and Jamestown.
Roger Federer leads the list of nominees announced Wednesday for the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s class of 2026. He was the first man to win 20 Grand Slam singles titles and ushered in an era of unprecedented greatness with younger rivals Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.
Newport Classical will present four holiday concerts in December, with tickets going on sale Monday, Oct. 7, the organization announced Wednesday.
The Lost Boys kicks off spooky season at The JPT this evening at 7 p.m. Get there at 6 p and enjoy a live concert by Chase Ceglie & Firehouse Band.
Wishing a meaningful Yom Kippur to all who are observing,
Ryan Belmore, Publisher
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Today in Newport
Weather Forecast
Today - Sunny, with a high near 64. North wind 8 to 11 mph.
Tonight - Mostly clear, with a low around 48. East wind around 5 mph, becoming calm in the evening.
Friday - Sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Marine Forecast
Today - NNE wind 7 to 10 kt. Sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tonight - Variable winds 5 kt or less. Mostly clear. Seas 1 ft or less.
Friday - Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming SW 5 to 9 kt in the morning. Sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.
Sun & Tide Information
Sunrise: 6:43 a.m., Sunset: 6:25 p.m. Daylight: 11 hours and 41 minutes
High tides: 3:58 a.m., 4:28 p.m. Low tides: 9:58 a.m., 11:01 p.m.
Lunar phase: Waxing Gibbous
Things To Do
9 a.m.: Free Fall Tree Program at Newport Tree Conservancy
10 a.m.: Bonhams | Car Auction Preview at ITHOF
11:30 a.m.: Driven To Thrive Audrain Hat Luncheon at Rough Point
2 p.m.: Tour of Gov. Arnold and Trinity Burial Sites at Arnold Burial Site
2 p.m.: Wine By The Water at 41 North
5 p.m.: Newport Historical Society 2025 Annual Meeting at The Colony House
5:30 p.m.: Wagonette Tour at Island Cemetery
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Live Music & Entertainment
Antonio's Pizza By The Slice: Trivia at 6 p.m.
Narragansett Cafe: Tom Wright at 5 p.m.
Newport Craft: Trivia at 7 p.m.
Newport Pickleball Club: Music Bingo at 7 p.m.
Pivotal Brewing Newport: Trivia at 7 p.m.
Ragged Island Brewing: Trivia at 6 p.m.
The JPT Film & Event Center: Downton Abbey: The Grande Finale at 3:30 p.m., The Lost Boys with live concert by Chase Ceglie & Firehouse Band at 7 pm
Newport County Government
Middletown: Roads/Utilities Advisory Committee at 4 p.m., Affordable Housing Committee at 6 pm
Portsmouth: Tree Commission at 7 p.m.
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Newport headlines from elsewhere
The Boston Globe: Judge Judy sells Newport, R.I., mansion for $15.3 million
Newport Daily News: As Portsmouth opposes gas hookup moratorium, Newport seeks more input
Providence Business News: Seaside gated compound in Newport sells for $12.1M