Good morning, Newport! 👋 Today is Monday, Sept. 22, the 265th day of 2025. There are 100 days left in the year.
Cruise Ship Season Continues - Newport Harbor has 33 more cruise ships scheduled through November in busy season finale, with the Norwegian Getaway arriving today as October shapes up to be the busiest cruise month.
Newport Music Success - Newport native Tanya Donelly and her alternative rock band Belly delivered a sold-out performance at Greenwich Odeum, celebrating the 30th anniversary of their acclaimed album "King." The hometown show highlighted Newport's continued influence on the music world.
Westerly Golf Course Legal Battle - The owners of Westerly's Winnapaug Country Club are taking their fight to the state Supreme Court, hoping to overturn a Superior Court ruling that would block them from developing the 120-acre golf course into a 2,300-unit housing project.
Newport Preservation Awards - Newport Restoration Foundation honored four projects at its 19th annual preservation awards, with the event exceeding fundraising goals through record sponsor support.
Sports Roundup - Patriots struggled with 5 turnovers in loss to Steelers, including 2 near the end zone, while locally, Middletown dominated island rival Rogers 5-0 at Toppa Field. Red Sox eliminated Rays from postseason with clutch homer from Duran.
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Today in Newport
September 22, 1962 - President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy attended the fourth race of the 1962 America's Cup aboard the USS Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr., off the coast of Newport. The presidential visit highlighted Newport's prominence in the sailing world and its connection to America's most famous political family. One year later, the President returned to Newport with his family for a weekend at Hammersmith Farm.
Weather Forecast
Today - Mostly sunny, with a high near 70°F. Light and variable wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight - Partly cloudy, with a low around 61°F. South wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tuesday - Mostly sunny, with a high near 74°F. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph.
Tuesday Night - A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65°F. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Marine Forecast
Today - Variable winds 5 kt or less. Mostly sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tonight - S wind 5 to 7 kt becoming WSW after midnight. Partly cloudy. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tuesday - SW wind 6 to 11 kt. Mostly sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tuesday Night - SW wind 5 to 8 kt. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5 a.m. Seas 1 ft or less.
Sun & Tide Information
Sunrise: 6:33:14 a.m., Sunset: 6:42:29 p.m. Low tides: 1:59 a.m., 2:23 p.m. High tides: 8:48 a.m., 9:06 p.m.
Things To Do
3:30 p.m. - Impact100 at Newport Public Library Rotary Room
Live Music & Entertainment
Newport Craft - Bingo at 6 p.m.
Newport Harbor Island Resort - Music Bingo at 6:30 p.m.
One Pelham East - Bruce Jacques at 9 p.m.
Perro Salado - John Monllos at 5:30 p.m.
Stoneacre Garden - Mah Jongg Monday at 6 p.m.
The Fastnet Pub - The Ubiquitones at 10 p.m.
City Information & Meetings
4:15 p.m. - Tiverton Harbor Commission
5 p.m. - Jamestown Affordable Housing
5:30 p.m. - Tiverton Wastewater District
5:30 p.m. - Tiverton Housing Authority
6 p.m. - Newport Zoning Board of Review
7 p.m. - Portsmouth Town Council
The Latest from WhatsUpNewp
Alternative rock band celebrates 30th anniversary of 'King' album with hometown crowd.
President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy attended the fourth race of the 1962 America's Cup aboard the USS Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr., off the coast of Newport.
Aurora and Enchanted Princess arrive today as October shapes up to be the busiest cruise month, with 33 more cruise ships scheduled through November.
Explosive Ordnance Disposal team called in after discovery at Main Road location was safely handled.
The event exceeded fundraising goals with record sponsor support, recognizing outstanding preservation efforts across Newport.
The owners of Westerly's Winnapaug Country Club are hoping to overturn a Superior Court ruling that would have blocked them from developing the 120-acre property into a 2,300-unit housing project.
DeSouza and Soderberg each scored twice in the Islanders' decisive victory over their crosstown rivals.
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