Good Morning, Newport! Today is Thursday, May 22, the 142nd day of 2025. There are 223 days left in the year.
Newport is launching a series of public workshops to plan the future of Easton’s Beach, aiming to balance environmental concerns with its recreational and cultural importance.
Earlier this month, more than 200 passionate community members filled the ballroom at Rosecliff mansion to hear from local experts on the challenges facing Newport’s urban forests and arboretums, specifically the causes and treatment strategies for beech leaf disease (BLD). Veronica Bruno has the story.
newportFILM will screen a Sally Ride documentary at the Casino Theatre this evening.
On tap this Memorial Day Weekend: Rogue Island Comedy Festival, Boots on the Ground Memorial, Jaws Summer Parties, and more. Weekend Roundup
WHAT’S UP TODAY
Next up on the cruise ship schedule: The Europa 2 on Friday, May 30
Today: Rain, with thunderstorms also possible after 10 am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 51. Breezy, with a northeast wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. The chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches are possible.
Tonight: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 11 p.m., then rain likely. Patchy fog after 5 a.m. Low around 45. Breezy, with a north wind 16 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. The chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch are possible.
Today: NE wind 14 to 18 kt, with gusts as high as 36 kt. Rain, with thunderstorms also possible after 10 am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tonight: N wind 17 to 20 kt becoming NW 14 to 17 kt after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 kt. Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 11 pm, then rain likely. Patchy fog after 5 am. Seas 1 ft or less.
The coastal water temperature is 58 degrees.
Sunrise at 5:19 am. Sunset at 8:05 pm. 14 hours & 45 minutes of sun.
High tide at 3:44 am & 4:20 p.m. Low tide at 9:35 am & 10:36 pm.
The lunar phase is a Waning Crescent.
Things To Do
9 am: Save The Bay Shoreline Cleanup at Weaver Cove
11 am: Winery Tours at Newport Vineyards
5:30 pm: Mushrooms & More: Exploring Fungal Diversity at Norman Bird Sanctuary
6 pm: Middle Grade Book Party at Charter Books
6 pm: Pasta Making Workshop at Mozz
6 pm: Broadway Street Fair – Spring Kickoff with ‘Hey Nineteen’ Band at the JPT
6:30 pm: Sound Bath and Mindful Movement at Sandy Point Beach
6:30 pm: 1775: Whose Side Are You On? at Richard I. Burnham Resource Center
6:30 pm: Paint & Sip at Newport Harbor Island Resort
7 pm: Rogue Island Comedy Festival at Ragged Island Brewing
8 pm: Rogue Island Comedy Festival at The Wayfinder Hotel
Live Music & Entertainment
JPT Film & Event Center: Hey Nineteen at 7:30 pm
Narragansett Cafe: Megan Chenot at 5 pm
Newport Craft: Trivia at 7 pm
O’Brien’s Pub: DJ CNote at 9:30 pm
One Pelham East: Stu Sinclair at 9 pm
Ragged Island Brewing Company: Trivia at 6 pm, Rogue Island Comedy Festival at 7 pm
Newport County Public Meetings
Jamestown: Affordable Housing at 10 am
Little Compton: School Committee at 3:30 pm, Agricultural Conservancy Trust at 7 pm
Middletown: Senior Citizens Board of Directors at 2 pm, School Committee at 4 pm, Prevention Coalition at 7:45 pm
Newport: School Committee at 5:30 pm
Tiverton: Economic Development Commission at 7 pm, North End and Industrial/Business Park Advisory Subcommittee at 7 pm
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