Good Morning, Newport!
Rogers Unified Basketball has done it again, securing their third Division 1 championship in a row with a thrilling 28-26 win over Woonsocket on Saturday. Justin Walker was on hand for the game and shares a recap and photo gallery.
Spring Visitors Weekend is coming up at West Place Animal Sanctuary. Ruthie Wood looks at some of the nonprofit’s old and new friends.
In his latest column, Tyler Bernadyn shares his insight on why listing with a local real estate professional is worth every penny.
Newport City Council will host their next Regular Council Meeting on Wednesday. Here’s a look at the docket.
On May 24, the Newport Historical Society is teaming up with the U.S. Coast Guard and other groups to honor Ida Lewis, a legendary lighthouse keeper, at a graveside ceremony.
THE LATEST ON WUN
The Seahawks (32-7) win their 17th consecutive game, tying a program record set in 2023, and earn the NEWMAC automatic qualifier to the NCAA Division III Baseball Championships.
Rafael Devers’ 440-foot homer snapped a 1-1 tie and Lucas Giolito pitched into the seventh inning for his first win since 2023 as the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Sunday.
October 1, 1931 — May 8, 2025
Late Joe Brito strike salvages point for Ocean State club in 1-1 tie at Centreville Bank Stadium
Selling your home is one of the most important financial decisions you’ll ever make and in a market like Newport County, where price points are significantly higher than the national average, the stakes are even greater.
Officials in those traditionally four early-voting states are now positioning themselves to get top billing nearly two years before the Democratic National Committee solidifies the order. Others may make a play, too.
Thrilling 28-26 victory over Woonsocket secures 3-peat in Division 1 title game
Jayson Tatum had 22 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, Payton Pritchard scored 23 points and the Boston Celtics easily got their first win in the Eastern Conference semifinals by routing the New York Knicks 115-93 on Saturday in Game 3.
Spring Visitors Weekend at West Place Animal Sanctuary shows off the nonprofit’s old and new friends
Visitors can see firsthand the work West Place does for animals, as well as meet a new addition to the family: Alfie, the baby emu
Lighthouse keeper who saved 18 lives to receive graveside tribute on May 24
WHAT’S UP TODAY
Today: Sunny, with a high near 62 degrees. Light and variable wind becoming south 8 to 13 mph in the morning.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52 degrees. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.
Today: Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming SSW 6 to 11 kt in the morning. Sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tonight: WSW wind 6 to 9 kt. Partly cloudy. Seas 1 ft or less.
The coastal water temperature is 50 degrees.
Sunrise at 5:28 am. Sunset at 7:54 pm. 14 hours & 26 minutes of sun.
High tide at 8:25 am & 8:39 p.m. Low tide at 1:56 am & 1:35 pm.
The lunar phase is a Waxing Gibbous.
Things To Do
11 am: Daily Winery Tours at Newport Vineyards
4 pm: The Interview with Melissa King at Edward King House Senior Center
6 pm: 3D Printing Workshop for Adults at Newport Public Library
7 pm: May Full Moon Bike Ride at Equality Park
Live Music & Entertainment
Landing: Justin Pomfret at 12:30 pm, Mark Flynn at 4 pm
Newport Craft: Bingo at 6 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
Little Compton: Free Public Library Trust at 3 pm, Housing Trust at 6 pm
Middletown: Outreach Committee at 4 pm
Newport: Planning Board at 6:30 pm
Portsmouth: Town Council at 6:15 pm
Tiverton: Zoning Revision Committee at 5 pm, Town Council at 7 pm