Good Morning! It’s Monday, December 30.
💰 Caleb & Broad is the latest restaurant to be acquired by Heritage Restaurant Group. We spoke to Rich Willis, who opened Caleb & Broad ten years ago, about the acquisition and what it means for him and the restaurant. Read More
🎙️ Governor Dan McKee is giving his 2025 State of the State Address on January 14 at 7 p.m. He’ll speak in the House of Representatives Chamber at the Rhode Island State House in Providence.
🎉 Need New Year’s Eve plans? Here’s our guide to dining, parties, and more. Read More
🧊 If you’re looking for a refreshingly cold way to welcome the new year, here’s a few ideas;
A Wish Come True’s 21st Annual Polar Plunge Challenge returns to Easton’s Beach at noon on New Year’s Day. Details
Middletown Little League and Middletown High School PTG (parent-teacher group) are hosting their second annual Islander Plunge at noon on New Year’s Day at Second Beach. Read More
The Lobster Bar is gearing up for its second annual Lobster Plunge on New Year’s Day, combining icy dips, cannonball contests, and community spirit to raise funds for local youth programs. Read More
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THE LATEST
Ten-year-old Newport eatery latest addition to growing hospitality empire, joining recent purchases like Flo’s Clam Shack.
Rhode Island’s annual legislative kickoff scheduled for January 14 at State House
Tyrese Haliburton scored 31 points and the Indiana Pacers rebounded from a 37-point loss to Boston two nights earlier by beating the Celtics 123-114 on Sunday night in the rematch.
Following his team’s latest setback, a season-worst 40-7 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, Patriots coach Jerod Mayo didn’t hold his tongue about what continue to be New England’s most glaring deficiencies.
Jeremy Swayman stopped 18 shots for his second shutout of the season, David Pastrnak scored on a clean breakaway and the Boston Bruins beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-0 on Saturday to split consecutive-night, home-and-home games between the teams.
As spontaneous celebrations rippled throughout the Los Angeles Chargers’ locker room after their resounding 40-7 win over the New England Patriots, coach Jim Harbaugh grabbed general manager Joe Hortiz and wrapped him up in a bear hug.
Annual Operation Blue Santa Toy Drive sees nearly 100 guests attend special event, donating gifts for community kids.
The United States saw an 18.1% increase in homelessness this year, a dramatic rise driven mostly by a lack of affordable housing as well as devastating natural disasters and a surge of migrants in several parts of the country, federal officials said Friday.
RECENT LOCAL OBITUARIES
WHAT’S UP TODAY
Weather: Showers, mainly before 11am. The rain could be heavy at times. Patchy fog between 7am and 1pm. High near 56. Breezy, with a south wind 13 to 22 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Marine: Small Craft Advisory until December 30, 1 PM. SSE wind 16 to 19 kt, becoming SW 11 to 14 kt in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 kt. Showers, mainly before 11 am. The rain could be heavy at times. Patchy fog between 7 am and 1 pm. Seas 1 ft or less. The coastal water temperature is 44 degrees.
Sun, Moon & Tide: Sunrise at 7:11 am. Sunset at 4:24 pm. High tide at 7:01 am and 7:23 pm. Low tide at 12:02 am and 1:11 pm. The lunar phase is a Waning Crescent.
Things To Do
Christmas In Newport throughout Newport
2:30 pm: Tinker Club at Newport Public Library
Live Music & Entertainment
Perro Salado: John Monllos at 5:30 pm
Rejects Beer Co: Trivia at 6 pm
Schooners Bar & Beer Garden: Open Jam at 7 pm
The Fastnet Pub: The Ubiquitones at 10 pm
Newport County Public Meetings
No public meetings are scheduled.
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