Good morning, Newport! Today is Friday, Sept. 26, the 269th day of 2025. There are 96 days left in the year.
On This Day: Australia II Wins America's Cup - 42 years ago today, September 26, 1983, Australia II made history in Newport waters, coming from behind to defeat the United States 4 races to 3. The victory ended the longest winning streak in sporting history and marked the end of American domination in sailing's most prestigious competition.
RIPTA Bus Overturns on Newport Bridge - Multiple injuries reported in Thursday crash as Jamestown and Newport fire departments responded to the accident. The incident highlights ongoing transportation safety concerns on the Pell Bridge.
Newport Polo Season Finale This Weekend - The 34th season concludes Saturday with the Turkish Airlines Finals at Glen Farm. A Grammy-nominated opera singer will perform the anthem, and the grand prize winner receives international travel courtesy of Turkish Airlines.
Hallmark Movie Showcases Bowen's Wharf - "A Newport Christmas" features our historic waterfront prominently, with the romantic time-travel story filmed at one of Newport's most iconic locations. The movie premieres November 2 on Hallmark Channel.
Broadway Street Fair Returns October 11 - The eighth annual event promises 200+ vendors, Willie Nile & The Ravers, food trucks, and family activities. One of Newport's largest community celebrations continues to grow each year.
Also in today's news: Newport ranks 4th on Travel + Leisure's best East Coast places to live list. Audrain Newport Concours grows with expanded automotive celebrations October 2-5. Two cruise ships - Allura and Norwegian Getaway - arrive Monday bringing thousands of visitors downtown. Pleasant weather returns after Thursday's storms.
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Today in Newport
Weather Forecast
Today - Partly sunny, with a high near 77°F. Southwest wind around 8 mph.
Tonight - Mostly clear, with a low around 63°F. West wind around 6 mph becoming north after midnight.
Saturday - Mostly sunny, with a high near 75°F. North wind around 7 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Saturday Night - A chance of showers, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63°F. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday - A chance of showers, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72°F. East wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night - Partly cloudy, with a low around 62°F. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Marine Forecast
Today - W wind around 7 kt becoming SW in the afternoon. Partly sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tonight - Variable winds 5 kt or less. Mostly clear. Seas 1 ft or less.
Saturday - N wind around 6 kt becoming SE in the afternoon. Mostly sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.
Saturday Night - Variable winds 5 kt or less. A chance of showers, mainly after midnight. Seas 1 ft or less.
Sunday - Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming S around 6 kt in the afternoon. A chance of showers, mainly before noon. Seas 1 ft or less.
Sunday Night - Variable winds 5 kt or less. Partly cloudy. Seas 1 ft or less.
Sun & Tide Information
Sunrise: 6:37:21 a.m., Sunset: 6:35:35 p.m.
Daylight: 11 hours and 58 minutes
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Low tides: 4:08 a.m., 4:53 p.m. High tides: 11:15 a.m., 11:37 p.m.
Cruise Ship Schedule
Monday, September 29: Allura, Norwegian Getaway
Things To Do
8 a.m.: Deadline To Apply For Vacancies On Middletown Boards & Commissions at Middletown Town Hall
9 a.m.: Free Fall Tree Program at Newport Tree Conservancy
10 a.m.: Baby Playtime at Newport Public Library
11 a.m.: A Matter of Truth-Newport at Vernon House
1 p.m.: Fall Into Place - DeBlois Gallery September Open Show at DeBlois Gallery
3 p.m.: Teen & Tween: Gaming Lounge at Newport Public Library
4:30 p.m.: Alger Mitchell @SALTwater Bar at Newport Harbor Hotel
5 p.m.: John Panaggio Original Ziti Night in Newport
5 p.m.: YANA 4th Anniversary Celebration at YANA Newport County
5 p.m.: Floral Witch Broom Workshop at The Soulful Palette
6 p.m.: "Jamestown: Architecture, Landscape, and the Making of a Rhode Island Paradise" Book Talk at Charter Books (Free, RSVP requested)
6 p.m.: "Persisting Pandemics: Syphilis, AIDS, COVID" Lecture at Redwood Library & Athenæum (Free)
8 p.m.: The Bit Players at Firehouse Theater (Editor's Pick)
8 p.m.: Eddy's Shoe at Narragansett Cafe
Live Music & Entertainment
Busker's Irish Pub: Live Music at 8 p.m.
Johnny's Restaurant: Lainey Dionne at 7 p.m.
Landing: Jay Parker at 12:30 p.m., Chelley Knight & The Dope Things at 4 p.m., Straight Outta Rehab at 8 p.m.
Narragansett Cafe: Eddy's Shoe at 8 p.m.
Newport Blues Cafe: Never In Vegas at 10 p.m.
One Pelham East: Late Night DJ at 11:30 p.m.
Ragged Island Brewing: Birdstick Duo at 5:30 p.m.
Speakeasy: Justin Pomfret at 9:15 p.m.
The Firehouse Theater: The Bit Players at 8 p.m.
The JPT Film & Event Center: Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale at 4:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Top of Pelham: Dueling Pianos at 7:30 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.
Wharf Fishouse & Tike Bar: Trivia at 8 p.m.
City Information & Meetings
No public meetings are scheduled.
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