Good morning, Newport! 👋 Today is Tuesday, Sept. 23, the 266th day of 2025. There are 99 days left in the year.
Federal Judge Lifts Offshore Wind Halt - The Trump administration can't continue to keep work paused on a major offshore wind farm for Rhode Island and Connecticut while it reviews national security concerns, a federal judge ruled Monday, allowing the renewable energy project to move forward.
Warren Crime Spree Suspect Charged - Jaron Monroe allegedly experienced a mental health crisis before carjacking a mother and her 9-year-old daughter after the incident began at Newport police station, highlighting public safety and mental health concerns.
High School Coach Sentenced - Superior Court Judge Melanie Wilk Thunburg sentenced a Rhode Island high school coach to a year of probation Monday for conducting inappropriate body fat tests on student athletes.
Rock the Beach Gala This Thursday - A handful of tickets remain available for Newport's Rock the Beach Gala, offering the opportunity to take part in a night that blends elegance and energy while raising critical funds for mental health and substance use services.
Also in today's news: Norman Bird Sanctuary's Harvest Fair returns Oct. 4-5 with expanded sustainability focus. Nine Central Film Festival expands to two nights for its seventh year. Recent real estate sales show continued activity across Newport County with several high-end properties changing hands. Cruise ships continue arriving with Silver Shadow docking today and Thursday, plus Amedea on Thursday.
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Today in Newport
Weather Forecast
Today - Mostly sunny, with a high near 75°F. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph.
Tonight - A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8 p.m. Patchy fog after 10 p.m. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 65°F. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday - A chance of showers. Patchy fog before 9 a.m. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 71°F. North wind 6 to 9 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night - Showers likely, mainly after 3 a.m. Cloudy, with a low around 64°F. East wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Marine Forecast
Today - SW wind 6 to 9 kt increasing to 9 to 12 kt in the afternoon. Mostly sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tonight - WSW wind 5 to 8 kt. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8 p.m. Patchy fog after 10 p.m. Seas 1 ft or less.
Wednesday - NNW wind 5 to 8 kt becoming E in the afternoon. A chance of showers. Patchy fog before 9 a.m. Seas 1 ft or less.
Wednesday Night - E wind around 6 kt. Showers likely, mainly after 3 a.m. Seas 1 ft or less.
Sun & Tide Information
Sunrise: 6:34:15 a.m., Sunset: 6:40:45 p.m. Daylight: 12 hours and 6 minutes
Low tides: 2:27 a.m. (past), 3:01 p.m. High tides: 9:26 a.m., 9:42 p.m.
Things To Do
3:30 p.m. - Teen Stamp Printing at Children's Program Room
6:30 p.m. - Line Dance Classes with Laurie at Middletown VFW
7 p.m. - Trivia at Narragansett Cafe
Live Music & Entertainment
Diego's Barrio Cantina - Born To Rise Women's Story Night at 6:30 p.m.
JB On The Water - Music Bingo at 6 p.m.
Middletown VFW - Line Dance Classes at 6:30 p.m.
Narragansett Cafe - Trivia at 7 p.m.
Newport Craft - Indoor Cornhole Tournament at 7 p.m.
The JPT Film & Event Center - Downton Abbey: The Grande Finale at 4:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
City Information & Meetings
3:15 p.m. - Little Compton School Committee
4 p.m. - Middletown Library Board of Trustees
5 p.m. - Tiverton School Building Committee
6 p.m. - Middletown Zoning Board of Review
7 p.m. - Portsmouth School Committee
7 p.m. - Tiverton School Committee
The Latest from WhatsUpNewp
The Patriots' comeback effort fell short as the Rams took a 3-1 victory behind strong performances from Natt and Brzoza.
Superior Court Judge Melanie Wilk Thunburg handed down the sentence Monday in a case that raised serious concerns about student athlete treatment.
Federal judge lifts Trump administration's halt of nearly complete offshore wind farm in New England
The Trump administration can't continue to keep work paused on a major offshore wind farm for Rhode Island and Connecticut while it reviews its national security concerns, a federal judge ruled Monday.
Local filmmakers will showcase shorts at Jane Pickens Theater Oct. 3-4 as the festival grows into a two-night event for its seventh year.
The 11th Hour Racing sponsors the Oct. 4-5 event featuring eco-friendly initiatives and interactive art installation for the sanctuary's annual fall celebration.
Last week, several high-end properties traded hands, including three Newport sales exceeding $2 million: 22 Greenough Place, 10 Linden Gate Lane, and 7 Maher Court.
Jaron Monroe allegedly experienced a mental health crisis before carjacking a mother and her 9-year-old daughter, highlighting the intersection of public safety and mental health services.
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