Good Morning, Newport!
249 years ago yesterday, Rhode Island became the first of the thirteen colonies to declare its independence from Great Britain formally. In observance of Rhode Island Independence Day, local and statewide offices will be closed today.
Nearly 2,000 children in Rhode Island’s public schools were identified as homeless in the 2023-24 school year, a sharp increase of 35 percent from two years earlier, according to the latest Kids’ Count Factbook, which will be released later this morning.
The 40th Annual Aquidneck Island National Police Parade brought hundreds of people to Middletown and Newport on Sunday. The event honored law enforcement officers and their service to the community. What’sUpNewp’s Justin Walker was on hand for the parade and shares a photo gallery and recap.
Rhode Island FC and Western Conference leaders San Antonio FC battled to a scoreless draw in Rhode Island’s home opener at Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket on Saturday.
Portsmouth High School’s varsity baseball team came out on top against Middletown, securing a 7-3 victory on Friday (May 2). Justin Walker was on hand for the game and shares a photo gallery and recap.
Charles L. Roberts’ latest column for What’sUpNewp is here - I dream of my mother on Mother’s Day.
Governor Dan McKee will join with state and local officials today in Warwick to break ground on the I-95 “Missing Move” and Quonset Ramps Construction Project. This project includes the construction of two critical ramps that were never built when Route 4 was constructed in the 1960s and will make numerous improvements at and near the Quonset Business Park, the state’s largest industrial park.
THE LATEST ON WUN
Event honors fallen New England officers, features 90-year-old grand marshal
Nearly 2,000 children in Rhode Island’s public schools were identified as homeless in the 2023-24 school year, a sharp increase of 35 percent from two years earlier.
Harrison Bader hit a go-ahead double off the Green Monster in the eighth inning, and the Minnesota Twins took the weekend series against the Boston Red Sox with a 5-4 victory on Sunday.
“Every great dream begins with a dreamer.” – Harriet Tubman
Sold-out crowd of 10,700 witnesses defensive masterclass as RIFC holds Western Conference leaders San Antonio FC to first goalless match of season
Kody Clemens hit a two-run homer in his first game at Fenway Park — with his famous father in attendance — and the Minnesota Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 4-3 on Saturday.
Carles Gil and Leo Campana each scored a goal to help New England beat Toronto FC 2-0 on Saturday and the Revolution extended their win streak to four games.
Owen’s solo homer sparks 3-run first inning; Brule drives in 3 as Cord earns win on the mound.
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WHAT’S UP TODAY
Today: A chance of showers. Patchy fog before 1 pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 60. East wind 8 to 14 mph. The chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch are possible.
Tonight: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4 am. Patchy fog. Low around 53. East wind around 16 mph. The chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inchare possible.
Tomorrow: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Patchy fog before 11 am. High near 61. Southeast wind 9 to 11 mph. The chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch are possible.
Today: ENE wind 6 to 9 kt increasing to 9 to 12 kt in the afternoon. A chance of showers. Patchy fog before 1 pm. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tonight: E wind around 14 kt. Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4 am. Patchy fog. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tomorrow: ESE wind 8 to 10 kt. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Patchy fog before 11 am. Seas 1 ft or less.
The coastal water temperature is 50 degrees.
Sunrise at 5:36 am. Sunset at 7:47 pm. 14 hours & 11 minutes of sun.
High tide at 2:57 am & 3:27 p.m. Low tide at 9:59 am & 10:10 p.m.
The lunar phase is a Waxing Gibbous.
Things To Do
10 am: Miantonomi Park Clean-Up at Miantonomi Park
12 pm: Cinco de Mayo Party at Diego’s
6 pm: Cinco de Mayo Celebration at VFW Post 5390
7 pm: Adult Stretch at The Academy at Newport Contemporary Ballet
Live Music & Entertainment
Firehouse Theater: NEE JAM: North End Entertainment Jam at 7 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
Jamestown: Town Council at 5:30 pm
Little Compton: Historic Preservation Advisory Committee at 5 pm
Middletown: Town Council at 6:30 pm
Portsmouth: School Committee - Policy Subcommittee at 2 pm, School Committee - Negotations Subcommittee at 3 pm, Free Public Library at 7 pm, Design Review Board at 7 pm
Tiverton: Historic Cemeteries Commission at 6 pm, Town Council at 7 pm