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Barrington High School’s gymnastics team won in a close three-way meet against Portsmouth and Mt. Hope at the Newport YMCA on Sunday. What’sUpNewp’s Justin Walker has the full results and a photo gallery. Story & Photo Gallery
Justin Walker was also on hand on Saturday when Portsmouth’s Boys Hockey team put on a show at Portsmouth Abbey, handily defeating Rogers, Middletown, Tiverton (RMT) 6-1. Story & Photo Gallery
Newport property owners take note: The City of Newport’s Residential Tax Rate Program offers a fantastic opportunity to reduce your annual property tax bills. What’sUpNewp’s Tyler Bernadyn has the story. Read More
The Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority has several planned lane closures on bridges and roads scheduled this week. Read More
Newport City Council will host a Regular Council Meeting on Wednesday;
The Council will consider a resolution to name the new skatepark on John H. Chafee Boulevard in memory of Seamus Kirby. Read More
The Council will consider significant changes to parking fees and regulations at Easton’s Beach. Read More
From harbor management to beach parking fees and infrastructure improvements, the council has a full plate. See The Full Agenda
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THE LATEST
Portsmouth finishes second with 133.125 points, narrowly behind Barrington’s 135.3 at Newport YMCA competition.
Bo Hovart scored his second goal of the game on a breakaway 3:10 into overtime and the New York Islanders snapped a three-game skid with a 5-4 win over the Boston Bruins on Sunday night.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 33 points and 11 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder pulled away from the Boston Celtics 105-92 on Sunday for their franchise-record 15th straight win.
Ashley Householder to discuss programs and collaboration opportunities at Newport’s newest cultural attraction on January 22
The New England Patriots fired coach Jerod Mayo on Sunday after one season, beginning another reboot for the franchise just a year after it parted with longtime coach Bill Belichick.
Kino Lilly Jr. had 16 points in Brown’s 98-57 victory against Johnson & Wales on Sunday.
Hassan Diarra had 19 points and eight assists, Aidan Mahaney and Tarris Reed Jr. helped spark a second-half comeback and No. 11 UConn overcame a 14-point deficit to beat Providence 87-84 on Sunday and extend its home winning streak to 28 games.
The New England Patriots concluded a bitter season on a high note. It wasn’t enough to save their coach’s job.
Newport property owners, take note: The City of Newport’s Residential Tax Rate Program offers a fantastic opportunity to reduce your annual property tax bills.
Ben West leads scoring with two goals, as five different players find the net for Portsmouth
Newport restaurant pledges 20% of holiday weekend sales or $10,000 to support community programs
City Council to Consider Resolution Honoring Local Skateboarder’s Legacy
Proposed ordinance amendments aim to increase revenue, simplify resident access.
Pell Bridge spared, but drivers face delays on Jamestown Verrazzano, Route 138 Connector, Mount Hope, and Sakonnet River bridges.
RECENT LOCAL OBITUARIES
WHAT’S UP TODAY
Weather
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph.
Marine
WNW wind 6 to 9 kt. Mostly cloudy. Seas 1 ft or less. The coastal water temperature is 44 degrees.
Sun, Moon & Tide
Sunrise at 7:11 am. Sunset at 4:31 pm. High tide at 12:15 am and 12:36 pm. Low tide at 5:43 am and 5:57 pm. The lunar phase is a Waxing Crescent.
Things To Do
10:30 am: Story Time at Middletown Public Library
2:45 pm: Let’s LEGO Club at Jamestown Philomenian Library
4:30 pm: Adventures Around The World at Middletown 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
Jamestown: Town Council at 5:30 pm, School Committee at 5:30 pm
Little Compton: Free Public Library Trust at 3 pm, Historical Preservation Advisory Committee at 5 pm
Middletown: Town Council at 6:30 pm
Newport: School Committee – Ad Hoc School Building Committee at 5:30 pm, Planning Board at 6:30 pm
Portsmouth: Design Review Board at 7 pm, Free Public Library at 7 pm
Tiverton: Town Council at 7 pm
EXTRA! EXTRA!
AFRO American Newspapers: Rhode Island Rep. Gabe Amo reflects on first term in office
Rhode Island Current: Rhode Island’s new chief medical examiner looks to staff up, restore full accreditation
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