Good morning, Newport! I’m Ryan Belmore, publisher of What’sUpNewp. Today is Thursday, Oct. 30, the 303rd day of 2025. There are 62 days left in the year.
A 46-year-old Middletown man was arrested Wednesday afternoon following a high-speed chase and foot pursuit that prompted a shelter-in-place order at Melville Elementary School. Read more
Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain discussed her decision to step down after more than 12 years leading the district during Wednesday’s monthly “Ask The Superintendent” conversation with What’sUpNewp, explaining that the timing feels right as major facility projects reach completion. Read more/watch
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center is ramping up its hunger relief efforts and calling on the community for support as uncertainty around SNAP benefits threatens to leave thousands of Rhode Islanders without food assistance beginning Nov. 1. Read more
Newport’s historic Bowen’s Wharf is celebrating its starring role as the sole Newport location featured in Hallmark Channel’s upcoming holiday film “A Newport Christmas,” which premieres Sunday at 8 p.m.
Here’s what’s left on the cruise ship schedule this year - Crystal Serenity on Sunday, Silver Shadow next Thursday, and Allura next Friday. Splendor was scheduled to visit this Saturday, but the visit has been canceled due to the weather.
Today in Newport
Weather Forecast
Today: Showers likely, mainly after 5 pm. Cloudy, with a high near 62. East wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch are possible.
Tonight: Showers, mainly before 3 am. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 54. East wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. The chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches are possible.
Marine Forecast
Today: E wind 9 to 12 kt increasing to 13 to 16 kt in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 kt. Showers likely, mainly after 5 pm. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tonight: E wind 12 to 15 kt, with gusts as high as 28 kt. Showers, mainly before 3 am. The rain could be heavy at times. Seas 1 ft or less.
Sun & Tide Information
Sunrise: 7:15 a.m., Sunset: 5:42 p.m. Daylight: 10 hours & 27 minutes
High tides: 2:28 a.m. & 2:49 p.m. Low tides: 8:01 a.m. & 9:19 p.m.
Lunar phase: First Quarter Moon
Things To Do
11 a.m.: Colonial Jewish Walking Tours at Loeb Visitors Center
11 a.m.: Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce Career Fair at Innovate Newport
5 p.m.: A Rough Point Halloween at Rough Point Museum
6 p.m.: Tour De Fright 2025 with Bike Newport
6:30 p.m.: Newport Gardner’s Anthem at Richard I. Burnham Resource Center
7 p.m.: newportFILM presents The Librarians
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: Michelle Saylors at 5 p.m.
Newport Blues Cafe: Nightmare on Thames Street at 9 p.m.
Newport Craft: Trivia at 7 p.m.
Ragged Island Brewing: Trivia at 6 p.m.
The Fireshouse Theater: Business Casual: A Stand Up Show at 8 p.m.
The JPT Film & Event Center: Eleanor The Great at 3 p.m., Frankenstein (1931) with live musical score by Jeff Rapsis at 6 p.m., The Fly at 8:30 p.m.
Newport County Government
Little Compton: Ad Hoc Homeestead Exemption Committee at 3:30 p.m.
Portsmouth: Technical Review Committee at 1 p.m., School Committee - District Building Committee at 4 p.m.
Tiverton: Planning Board at 6:30 p.m.
Find out more about these meetings here.
The Latest from WhatsUpNewp
Jaylen Brown scores 30 as Celtics snap Cavaliers’ win streak
<figure></figure> <p>BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 30 points, including 13 during a 20-3 run to end the first half that helped the Boston Celtics pull away from Cleveland to win 125-105 on Wednesday night and snap the Cavaliers’ three-game winning streak. Sam Hauser scored 21 points off the bench for Boston, which has won two […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/jaylen-brown-scores-30-as-celtics-snap-cavaliers-win-streak/">Jaylen Brown scores 30 as Celtics snap Cavaliers’ win streak</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What's Up Newp</a>.</p>
Suspect arrested after high-speed chase, crash in Portsmouth
<figure></figure> <p>A 46-year-old Middletown man was arrested Wednesday afternoon following a high-speed chase and foot pursuit that prompted a shelter-in-place order at Melville Elementary School. Richard Troupe was taken into custody at approximately 2:34 p.m. near Jax’s Diner after fleeing from a crash on West Main Road, according to the Portsmouth Police Department. The incident began […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/suspect-arrested-after-high-speed-chase-crash-in-portsmouth/">Suspect arrested after high-speed chase, crash in Portsmouth</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What's Up Newp</a>.</p>
Newport Superintendent discusses departure decision, school updates during monthly q&a
<figure></figure> <p>Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain discussed her decision to step down after more than 12 years leading the district during Wednesday’s monthly “Ask The Superintendent” conversation with What’sUpNewp’s Frank Prosnitz and Ryan Belmore, explaining that the timing feels right as major facility projects reach completion. Burns Jermain announced in October that she will conclude […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/newport-superintendent-discusses-departure-decision-school-updates-during-monthly-qa/">Newport Superintendent discusses departure decision, school updates during monthly q&a</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What's Up Newp</a>.</p>
Middletown Islanders Pop Warner Cheer Teams advance to New England Regional Competition
<figure></figure> <p>Nadine Maher, Scholastic and Association Coordinator for Middletown Islanders Pop Warner submitted the following. The Middletown Islanders Pop Warner Cheer Program is celebrating a major achievement as two of its teams have earned spots at the New England Regional Cheerleading Competition, to be held on November 15, at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. Both the Mitey Mite and Junior […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/middletown-islanders-pop-warner-cheer-teams-advance-to-new-england-regional-competition/">Middletown Islanders Pop Warner Cheer Teams advance to New England Regional Competition </a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What's Up Newp</a>.</p>
Aquidneck Community Table extends farmers market season through Nov. 22
<figure></figure> <p>Aquidneck Community Table is extending its Saturday outdoor farmers market at the Newport County YMCA through Nov. 22, offering residents and visitors additional weeks of fresh, local food. The extension is part of the organization’s effort to strengthen support for local growers and makers while adapting to vendor and customer needs. Instead of hosting a […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/aquidneck-community-table-extends-farmers-market-season-through-nov-22/">Aquidneck Community Table extends farmers market season through Nov. 22</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What's Up Newp</a>.</p>
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Newport Daily News: Newport makes its Hallmark's 'Countdown to Christmas' debut with new movie this weekend
Providence Business News: Benjamin Norton House in Newport sells for $1.81M, as new owners hatch hotel plans
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