Good Morning! It’s Monday, February 3, 2025.
Jamestown Public Schools is among several communities across the state kicking off this Monday morning with a one-hour delay. School Closings & Updates
Heads Up: Due to training exercises, there may be more police/military activity than usual.
The Newport Police Department will conduct active shooter training at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County this week. Read More
Starting today, Naval Station Newport will begin a two-week security exercise. The drills, known as Exercise Citadel Shield and Exercise Solid Curtain 2025, will run through February 14. Read More
Expect lane closures this week on the Pell Bridge, the toll plaza area, and the Route 138 Connector. Schedule
What’sUpNewp’s Ruthie Wood has the latest on an effort to restore the Parkgate Estate, perhaps more commonly known as the Newport Elks Lodge, “to its former Gilded Age Glory.” Read More
Sharon Van Etten and the Attachment Theory opened their national tour at the United Theatre in Westerly on Saturday, February 1, with a high-energy, crowd-pleasing concert before a full house of loyal followers and new fans. What’sUpNewp’s Ken Abrams was there and shares a photo gallery and recap.
ICYMI: What’sUpNewp’s Justin Walker was on hand for the RIIL Track Championships on Saturday and has results and photo galleries for Portsmouth and Rogers.
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Five-day exercise aims to enhance emergency response capabilities in community spaces
Indie-Rock star connects in local show after a week of rehearsals in town
Two shows to captivate audiences: “Mystical Ways” features world premieres, while “Are the Crayons Quitting?” returns by popular demand
Local high school seniors invited to apply for award recognizing service, leadership, and academic achievement
Sour Grapes is a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a problematic and troubled world.
If you’re considering selling your home in 2025, the time to start preparing is now.
A literal light bulb moment occurred when, in her mid-50s, Mary Alice Smith of Newport, RI was living alone and attempted to change a lightbulb in a closet with a 10-foot-high ceiling.
Although no Civil War battles took place in Rhode Island, a hospital in Portsmouth, Rhode Island played a large role in caring for wounded on both sides of the conflict
The Parkgate Restoration Association seeks aid for its mission to restore a neglected Gilded Age Mansion in Newport
Girls finish 6th, boys take 5th place in Class B division at Providence event
Girls finish 7th, boys 6th in Class C; Robles and Medina shine in hurdles
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Weather: Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Tonight - Patchy fog between 11 pm and 4 am. Otherwise,it is mostly cloudy, with a low of around 39. Southwest wind 11 to 16 mph.
Marine: W wind 5 to 9 kt, becoming SSW in the afternoon. Partly sunny. Seas 1 ft or less. Tonight - SW wind 10 to 14 kt, with gusts as high as 21 kt. Patchy fog before 10 pm, then Patchy fog between 11 pm and 4 am. Seas 1 ft or less. The coastal water temperature is 36 degrees.
Sun, Moon & Tide: Sunrise at 6:54 am. Sunset at 5:04 pm. High tide at 11:21 am & 11:52 pm. Low tide at 4:29 am & 4:36 pm. The lunar phase is a Waxing Crescent.
Things To Do
2:45 pm: Let’s LEGO Club at Jamestown Philomenian Library
4:30 pm: Mah Jongg Play at Jamestown Philomenian Library
6 pm: 3D Printing Workshop for Adults at Newport Public Library
7 pm: Salsa (On 1) Dance Class at Common Fence Point Center
Live Music & Entertainment
Perro Salado: John Monllos at 5:30 pm
Rejects Beer Co: Trivia at 6 pm
The Fastnet Pub: The Ubiquitones at 10 pm
Newport County Public Meetings
Little Compton: Historical Preservation Advisory Committee at 5 pm
Middletown: Town Council at 5:30 pm, School Committee at 5:30 pm
Portsmouth: School Committee – Policy Subcommittee at 1 pm, School Committee at 2 pm, School Committee – Finance Subcommittee at 3:30 pm, Free Public Library at 7 pm, Town Council at 7 pm
Tiverton: Historical Cemeteries Commission at 6 pm, Historical Cemeteries Commission at 6 pm, Library Trustees Board Personnel Subcommittee at 6 pm
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