Good Morning, Newport County!
With the beginning of daylight savings time just a few days away, a signal that Rhode Island’s peak vacation season is just around the corner, state and local officials continue to struggle regulating the burgeoning short-term rental industry in the Ocean State. What’sUpNewp’s Frank Prosnitz has the story. Read More
The Northern RI Co-Op hockey team has punched their ticket to the semifinals after defeating the East Bay Eagles Co-Op in Sunday’s quarterfinal match at Portsmouth Abbey. What’sUpNewp’s Justin Walker was on hand for the game and has a recap and photo gallery. Full Coverage
As we move into the spring season, the reality of Newport County’s real estate market continues to be shaped by the simple, yet undeniable, law of supply and demand. What’sUpNewp’s Tyler Bernadyn has more on the reality of the Newport County housing market. Read More
Traffic Alert: Expect lane closures on the Pell Bridge, at the former toll plaza, on the Route 138 Connector, and on the Sakonnet River Bridge this week. RITBA Travel Advisories
Newport County Days: Residents of Newport County, as well as personnel stationed at Naval Station Newport and their immediate family and students of Salve Regina University, are invited to visit The Preservation Society of Newport County’s open houses and properties for free this weekend. Read More
THE LATEST
State and local officials continue to struggle regulating the burgeoning short-term rental industry in the Ocean State.
Close quarterfinal match sees Victoria Steele score twice in final period, securing semifinal berth for Northern RI
How the Alzheimer’s Association RI Chapter and Annie Murphy Provide a Pathway to Prepare
Ben Franklin sagely advised, “Watch the pennies and the dollars will take care of themselves.”
One of the most pressing observations in Newport is the severe shortage of inventory.
Sour Grapes is a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a problematic and troubled world.
The Towns of Portsmouth and Middletown, and the City of Newport have drafted the first of its kind multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan for Aquidneck Island.
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WHAT’S UP TODAY
Weather Forecast: Sunny, with a high near 34. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Tonight - Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Marine Forecast: NNW wind 6 to 9 kt becoming W in the afternoon. Sunny. Seas 1 ft or less. Tonight - W wind around 6 kt becoming variable and less than 5 kt. Mostly clear. Seas 1 ft or less. The coastal water temperature is 39 degrees.
Sun, Moon & Tide: Sunrise at 6:15 am. Sunset at 5:38 pm. High tide at 10:08 am & 10:35 pm. Low tide at 3:31 am & 3:29 pm. The lunar phase is a Waxing Crescent.
Things To Do
3:30 pm: Teen Volunteer Hour at Newport Public Library
4 pm: Squishy Circuits at Newport Public Library
4:30 pm: Mah Jongg Play at Jamestown Philomenian Library
Live Music & Entertainment
Firehouse Theater: NEE JAM at 7 pm
Newport Harbor Island Resort: Musical Bingo at 6:30 pm
Perro Salado: John Monllos at 5:30 pm
Rejects Beer Co: Trivia at 6 pm
The Fastnet Pub: The Ubiquitones at 10 pm
The Quencher: Groove Merchants at 6:30 pm
Newport County Public Meetings
Jamestown: Town Council at 5:20 pm
Little Compton: Historic Preservation Advisory Committee at 5 pm
Middletown: School Committee at 9 am, Town Council at 5 pm, School Committee at 5 pm
Newport: Planning Board at 6:30 pm
Portsmouth: School Committee - Finance Subcommittee at 11 am, School Committee - Policy Subcommittee at 2 pm, Free Public Library at 7 pm
Tiverton: Historical Cemeteries Commission at 6 pm
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ecoRI News: Loophole in 2022 Law Makes It Unlikely Rhode Island Will Meet 2033 Renewable Energy Standard Goals
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