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With President Jimmy Carter on the top of our minds this week as he is laid to rest, What’sUpNewp’s Gerry Goldstein revisits President Carter’s small and sorrowful connection to Galilee. Read More
If you’ve never seen “Jimmy Carter: Rock and Roll President,” read What’sUpNewp’s Ken Abrams review of the movie from 2020. Read More
Rhode Island police arrested 108 people for driving under the influence during the recent New Year’s holiday period. Read More
Six applicants are vying for vacancies on the Newport Waterfront Commission. Newport City Council will interview the first three candidates tonight. Read More
On tap this week/weekend: Newport Seal Tours, Hoods Up Weekend, Puss In Boots, Winter Speaker Series, and more. Things To Do This Week
Aquidneck Island first responders will battle in the 2025 Guns N’ Hoses Charity Hockey Game at St. George’s on Sunday, January 19, at 3 pm. The Police will be looking to defend their three-game winning streak. According to organizers, the beneficiary is a local Middletown boy courageously battling medical issues. More Details
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THE LATEST
President Jimmy Carter’s small and sorrowful connection to Galilee.
Governor McKee announces expanded resources for homeless individuals, including 24-hour shelters and drop-in centers across the state
Police chiefs warn of severe consequences as impaired driving continues to plague state roads
In hindsight, Kraft now believes Mayo wasn’t quite ready to be an NFL head coach.
In accordance with the state constitution, the senior representative from Newport, Rep. Marvin L. Abney, will preside until the election of a new speaker.
RECENT LOCAL OBITUARIES
WHAT’S UP TODAY
Weather
Sunny, with a high near 28. Blustery, with a northwest wind of 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Marine
NW wind 15 to 18 kt, with gusts as high as 29 kt. Sunny. Seas 1 ft or less. The coastal water temperature is 44 degrees.
Sun, Moon & Tide
Sunrise at 7:11 am. Sunset at 4:32 pm. High tide at 1:10 am and 1:34 pm. Low tide at 7:13 am and 6:58 pm. The lunar phase is a First Quarter Moon.
Things To Do
8 am: Networking Coffee Hour at Innovate Newport
10 am: Beneath The Breakers Tour at The Breakers
10 am: Bilingual Spanish Storytime at Newport Public Library
1:30 pm: Tuesday Matinee – Emelia Perez at Jamestown Philomenian Library
2 pm: The Breakers Third Floor Preservation in Progress Tour at The Breakers
3 pm: Chess Club at Newport Public Library
3:30 pm: Teen Clay Calendars at Newport Public Library
6 pm: Author Event: Christa Carmen – Beneath the Poet’s House at Charter Books
Live Music & Entertainment
JPT Film & Event Center: A Complete Unknown at 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm
Narragansett Cafe: Trivia at 7 pm
Newport Craft: Indoor Cornhole Tournament at 7 pm
O’Brien’s Pub: Trivia at 7 pm
Newport County Public Meetings
Little Compton: Little Compton Planning Board at 7 pm
Newport: Newport Canvassing Authority at 12 pm, Newport Housing Authority at 3 pm, Newport City Council at 5:30 pm
Portsmouth: Portsmouth Dog Park Operating Committee at 5:30 pm
Tiverton: Tiverton Police Pension Board at 10 am, Tiverton Personnel Board at 4 pm, Tiverton Planning Board at 6:30 pm, North Tiverton Fire District at 7 pm
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