Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Good Morning, Newport!
⚓ Dozens were summoned/cited, and more than a dozen were arrested on Saturday in Newport. Arrest & Dispatch Log
⚓ Newport Police Chief Ryan G. Duffy has addressed the department’s use of force policies following incidents during the recent St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Read More
⚓ The local real estate market continues to move steadily, with 11 homes selling across Jamestown, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, and Tiverton this past week. What Sold
⚓ Heads up for those working at or visiting Naval Station Newport: road construction and utility work are starting today near the Burma Road and Anderson Avenue intersection. This might slow down your commute, so plan accordingly. Read More
⚓ WUN’s Frank O’Donnell has all of the details regarding the Sangita Sisters and a performance in Cranston to benefit the Keri Anne O’Donnell Memorial Fund. Read More
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THE LATEST
Chief Duffy outlines multi-tiered review process for force applications, emphasizes commitment to community transparency
The local real estate market continues to move at a steady pace, with 11 homes selling across Jamestown, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, and Tiverton this past week.
This community initiative aims to beautify lower Thames Street and the surrounding areas
Sangita Sisters aim to raise funds for Keri Anne O’Donnell Memorial Fund through Kirtan performance
Homeland Security officials on Monday said that a doctor from Lebanon who was deported over the weekend despite having a U.S. visa “openly admitted” to supporting a Hezbollah leader and attending his funeral.
63 summoned/cited, 18 arrested on Parade Day.
Last week, the Newport Folk Festival continued rolling out its lineup for its 2025 event, announcing Jessica Pratt, Dan Reeder, Illiterate Light, and Sammy Rae & Friends.
Partial closure and traffic delays expected from March 18 to April 4 as part of NOAA Maritime Operations Center project
RI Community Food Bank to Benefit
MORE LOCAL HEADLINES
Boston.com: Who needs Boston when you’ve got Rhode Island’s ‘The Shortest St. Paddy’s Day Parade in the World’?
RECENT LOCAL OBITUARIES
WHAT’S UP TODAY
Today - Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. North wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Tonight - Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 39. North wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday - Sunny, with a high near 53. North wind around 7 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Today - N wind 13 to 16 kt decreasing to 10 to 13 kt in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 kt. Mostly cloudy. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tonight - NNE wind around 6 kt. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear. Seas 1 ft or less.
Wednesday - NNE wind around 6 kt becoming E in the afternoon. Sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.
The coastal water temperature is 41 degrees.
Sunrise at 6:51 a.m. Sunset at 6:55 p.m. High tide at 11:07 am & 11:23 pm. Low tide at 4:30 a.m & 4:24 p.m. The lunar phase is a Waning Gibbous.
Things To Do
10 a.m.: A is for Art at Newport Public Library
4 p.m.: History Happy Hour Open House at NHS Resource Center
4:30 p.m.: Golden Hour Geology Hike at Norman Bird Sanctuary
5:30 p.m.: You Have The Power: E-Bike Education at Edward King House
6:15 p.m.: Aquidneck Fun Line Dancing at Middletown Knights of Columbus
Live Music & Entertainment
JPT Film & Event Center: Riff Raff at 4:30 p.m., The Apartment (4k Restoration) at 7:30 p.m.
Narragansett Cafe: Trivia at 7 p.m.
O’Brien’s Pub: Trivia at 7 p.m.
The Quencher: Bingo at 7 p.m.
Tickets Bar & Grille: Karaoke at 7 p.m.
Newport County Public Meetings
Discover Newport: Discover Newport at 12 p.m.
Jamestown: Library Board at 5 p.m., Town Council at 6 p.m.
Little Compton: Commons Review Committee at 3 p.m., Budget Committee at 6 p.m., Planning Board at 6 p.m.
Middletown: Library Board of Trustees at 12:30 p.m., Board of Tax Assessment Review at 2 p.m., Juvenile Hearing Board at 5:45 p.m.
Newport: Board of Tax Appeals at 2 p.m., Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission at 5:30 p.m.
Portsmouth: Water & Fire District at 7:15 p.m.
Tiverton: Conservation Commission at 2:30 p.m., Town Council at 5 p.m., Charter Review Commission at 6 p.m., Budget Committee at 6 p.m., School Committee at 6:30 p.m.
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