Good morning, Newport! Today is Wednesday, Sept. 24, the 267th day of 2025. There are 98 days left in the year.
Class of 2025 National Sailing Hall of Fame Induction - The 14th Annual Induction ceremony takes place September 24-25 at The Sailing Museum & New York Yacht Club's Harbour Court. Welcome events today, with the main induction ceremony tomorrow. Some events are invitation only, most are ticketed, and the ceremony is free but requires reservations.
Newport superintendent to discuss school updates in live Q&A Wednesday - Burns Jermain will take community questions on curriculum, budget and student achievement at 1:30 p.m. Join the conversation about Newport's schools.
Newport City Council meets tonight at 6:30 p.m. to consider harbor ordinance revisions and approve several major infrastructure contracts in what could be one of the year's most significant meetings. The agenda includes harbor regulations, infrastructure contracts, and licensing items.
Sports Roundup: Portsmouth boys soccer falls to Pawtucket Co-op 3-1, with senior captain Nolan Fox scoring the lone goal for the Patriots. Meanwhile, Salve Regina dominated Mass Maritime 5-0 behind five different scorers, extending their winning streak against the Buccaneers to 10 games.
Also in today's news: Newport oceanfront estate sells for $12.1 million, ranking among the top 3 sales statewide this year. Newport Festa Italiana returns Sept. 26-Oct. 13 with food, music and cultural celebrations. Fed Chair Jerome Powell calls for moderation on monetary policy in Tuesday remarks at Providence Chamber event.
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Today in Newport
Weather Forecast
Today - A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog before 9 a.m. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 71°F. Light east wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tonight - Showers likely, mainly after 3 a.m. Patchy fog before 1 a.m. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 65°F. East wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday - Showers likely before 2 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., then showers likely after 5 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 72°F. South wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night - Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Patchy fog before 9 p.m. Low around 67°F. Southwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Marine Forecast
Today - Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming E 5 to 8 kt in the morning. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog before 9 a.m. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tonight - ESE wind around 6 kt. Showers likely, mainly after 3 a.m. Patchy fog before 1 a.m. Seas 1 ft or less.
Thursday - S wind 7 to 11 kt. Showers likely before 2 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., then showers likely after 5 p.m. Seas 1 ft or less.
Thursday Night - SW wind around 10 kt. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Patchy fog before 9 p.m. Seas 1 ft or less.
Sun & Tide Information
Sunrise: 6:35:17 a.m., Sunset: 6:39:01 p.m.
Daylight: 12 hours and 3 minutes
Low tides: 2:59 a.m., 3:38 p.m. High tides: 10:02 a.m., 10:19 p.m.
Things To Do
9:00 a.m.: Free Fall Tree Program at Newport Tree Conservancy
10:00 a.m.: Preschool Storytime at Newport Public Library
10:30 a.m.: New Location for French Conversation at Mozz
12:30 p.m.: Friend's Appreciation Lunch at Newport Public Library
1:00 p.m.: Fall Into Place - DeBlois Gallery September Open Show at DeBlois Gallery
2:00 p.m.: Aquidneck Growers Market at Memorial Boulevard
3:30 p.m.: Teen September Stitch: Fiber Arts Meet-up at Newport Public Library
3:30 p.m.: Free Wednesday Walk at Norman Bird Sanctuary
5:00 p.m.: VIP Preview Party for "Art in Play" at The Newport Art Museum
5:00 p.m.: "The Court: Art in Play" Preview Reception at Newport Art Museum
5:30 p.m.: Live from the Loading Dock...Parkside: Free Family Outdoor Music at MLK Community Center
6:00 p.m.: Wednesday Night Trivia at Newport Vineyards & Restaurant
6:00 p.m.: Opening Reception for "THE COURT: Art in Play" at The Newport Art Museum
6:00 p.m.: Tom Verde - Queens of Islam at Charter Books
6:00 p.m.: FIBER THERAPY at Newport Public Library
6:30 p.m.: Fermentation Class at Forty 1° North
6:30 p.m.: Pivotal Brewing Newport Run Club at Pivotal Brewing Company
Live Music & Entertainment
Buskers: Open Mic with Mike Warner at 9 pm
Fastnet Pub: Trivia at 9 pm
Newport Vineyards: Trivia at 6 pm
Ragged Island Brewing: Princess June at 6 pm
The JPT Film & Event Center: Downtown Abbey: The Grande Finale at 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm
The Quencher: Karaoke at 9 pm
City Information & Meetings
8:30 a.m.: Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority
4:30 p.m.: Jamestown 250th Commission
5:00 p.m.: Middletown School Building Committee
5:00 p.m.: Middletown School Committee
6:30 p.m.: Newport City Council Meeting
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