Good morning, Newport! I’m Ryan Belmore, publisher of What’sUpNewp. Here’s what you need to know for Thursday, November 20, 2025.
Newport Hospital has appointed a 12-member Community Advisory Panel to evaluate the future of the Noreen Stonor Drexel Birthing Center, drawing cautious praise from a state lawmaker who urged transparency throughout the review process. Read more
In a Letter to the Editor, an invited panelist is raising concerns about representation on the Community Advisory Panel, confidentiality agreements, and meeting times that exclude working parents from discussions on maternity care’s future. Read more
Rogers High School will host its fourth annual craft fair Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event, sponsored by the class of 2026, will feature more than 40 vendors selling handmade items including soaps, jewelry, plants, pottery, accessories, carved wooden items and holiday cards. Read more
The City of Newport is inviting the public to a Stormwater Management Open House tonight at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. (City of Newport)
Middletown’s School Zone Safety Program goes live on November 26. (Town of Middletown)
The future of the carousel that used to be at Easton’s Beach in Newport remains uncertain as the city struggles to find a suitable home for the historic attraction built back in 1952. (WPRI)
Today in Newport
Weather Forecast
Today: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 47. North wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Calm wind.
Sun & Tide Information
Sunrise: 6:40 a.m., Sunset: 4:21 p.m. Daylight: 9 hours & 41 minutes
High tides: 7:28 a.m. & 7:47 p.m. Low tides: 12:18 a.m. & 1:17 p.m.
Lunar phase: New moon.
Things To Do
12 p.m.: Wild: The Life of Peter Beard at Newport Art Museum
7 p.m.: JCT presents Matilda The Musical at Jamestown Parks & Rec
7:30 p.m.: Redux at Casino Theatre
Organizing an event? Add it to our community calendar.
Live Music & Entertainment
Antonio's Pizza By The Slice: Trivia at 6 p.m.
Narragansett Cafe: Megan Chenot at 5 p.m.
Newport Craft: Trivia at 7 p.m.
Newport Pickleball Club: Music Bingo at 7 p.m.
Ragged Island Brewing: Trivia at 6 p.m.
The JPT Film & Event Center: Wicked For Good at 4 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Wharf Southern Kitchen: Bingo at 6:30 p.m.
Newport County Government
Little Compton: Town Council at 7 p.m.
Middletown: School Committee at 5:30 p.m.
Newport: Public Library at 4 p.m.
Portsmouth: Parks and Recreation at 5:30 p.m., Prudence Island Planning Commission at 7 p.m., Zoning Board of Review at 7 p.m.
Tiverton: Dog Park Committee at 6 p.m., Recreation Commission at 6:30 p.m.
Find more meetings here.
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November 20, 2025
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Tobi Lawal scored 18 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to lead Virginia Tech to a 78-61 victory over Bryant on Wednesday night. Christian Gurdak added 15 points for Virginia Tech (5-0), which shot 52% (30 of 58) from the floor. Ben Hammond and Neoklis Avdalas scored 11 points apiece and Tyler […]
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Nonprofit secures $750,000 to launch food waste recycling in Newport County elementary schools
November 19, 2025
Every elementary school in Newport County could soon have student-led cafeteria food waste recycling programs thanks to $750,000 in grants awarded to a Rhode Island nonprofit. The Rhode Island School Recycling Project will use the funding to expand its Get Food Smart program, which is already operating at Pell Elementary School in Newport, to elementary […]
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Letter to the Edtior: Newport Hospital Birthing Center Panel lacks true community voice
November 19, 2025
On Tuesday, Brown University Health announced the 12 members of its Community Advisory Panel (CAP) that will discuss the fate of our beloved Newport Hospital’s Noreen Stonor Drexel Birthing Center. Of the 12 individuals named, five of them are employed in some capacity by Brown University Health and two of them sit on the Newport […]
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Rogers High School to host craft fair Saturday
November 19, 2025
Rogers High School will host its fourth annual craft fair Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event, sponsored by the class of 2026, will feature more than 40 vendors selling handmade items including soaps, jewelry, plants, pottery, accessories, carved wooden items and holiday cards. Food will be available from the Rogers High School […]
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Newport Hospital forms community panel to review birthing center future
November 19, 2025
Newport Hospital has appointed a 12-member Community Advisory Panel to evaluate the future of the Noreen Stonor Drexel Birthing Center, drawing cautious praise from a state lawmaker who urged transparency throughout the review process. The panel, announced Tuesday, includes patients, maternal health experts, hospital employees and representatives from philanthropic and community organizations. Members will provide […]
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Women’s empowerment event at ITHF headlined by Rennae Stubbs made a huge impact
November 19, 2025
The International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) TeamFAME middle and high school girls were joined by the Salve Regina University Women’s Tennis Team at the first ever Rally for Her: From Teammate to Leader empowerment event. Launched by ESPN and Tennis Channel commentator and six-time major champion Rennae Stubbs, the event included an afternoon of […]
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