Good Morning, Newport! Today is Tuesday, June 10, the 161st day of 2025. There are 204 days left in the year.
🗓️ One of the most celebrated events in Rhode Island history happened on this day in 1772. The Gaspee Affair, which is still celebrated annually with festivals, a parade and a re-enactment, was a pivital moment in the lead-up to the American Revolution.
🏠 Over the past year, the state has revised its methodology for counting Low and Moderate Income Housing units. The latest report, released on June 9, indicates a significant increase in the number of housing units when the new methodology is applied. WUN’s Frank Prosnitz has the story.
🏘️ WUN’s Tyler Bernadyn has a look at the twelve homes that changed hands across Newport County last week in What Sold.
🆓 Newport County residents and employees of the hospitality industry from any location are invited to “Be Our Guest” and enjoy free admission or discounts at 19 participating attractions in Newport and Bristol Counties on June 21, 22, and 23.
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WHAT’S UP TODAY
Today: Showers and thunderstorms are expected before 3 pm, followed by a chance of showers. Areas of fog before noon, then patchy fog after 1 pm. High near 69. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the morning. The chance of precipitation is 80%—new precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch are possible.
Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11 pm. Patchy fog. Low around 60. West wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%—new rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Today: Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming S 5 to 7 kt in the morning. Showers and thunderstorms are expected before 3 pm, followed by a chance of showers. Areas of fog before noon, then Patchy fog after 1 pm. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tonight: SSW wind 5 to 8 kt becoming variable and less than 5 kt. Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11 pm. Patchy fog. Seas 1 ft or less.
The coastal water temperature is 59 degrees.
Sunrise at 5:11 am. Sunset at 8:19 pm. 15 hours & 8 minutes of sun.
High tide at 7:57 am & 8:12 p.m. Low tide at 1:34 am & 1:07 pm.
The lunar phase is a Waxing Gibbous.
Things To Do
6 pm: Author Event: Elizabeth Devecchi - A Whisper In The Dark at Charter Books
6 pm: "Thinking the Unthinkable: What if Putin Prevails?" Talk by Prof. Nikolas Gvosdev at Jamestown Philomenian Library
Live Music & Entertainment
JPT Film & Event Center: The Phoenician Scheme at 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm
Landing: Dan Decristofaro at 12:30 pm, Adam Hanna at 4 pm, John Erickson at 8 pm
Narragansett Cafe: Trivia at 7 pm
Newport Craft: Indoor Cornhole Tournament at 7 pm
One Pelham East: Stu Sinclair at 9 pm
Newport County Public Meetings
Little Compton: Beach Commission at 7 pm, Budget Committee at 7 pm
Middletown: School Policy Subcommittee at 12 pm, Personnel Board at 3 pm, Beach Commission at 4:30 pm
Newport: School Committee at 5 pm, School Committee at 6:30 pm, Historic District Commission at 6:30 pm
Portsmouth: School Committee at 7 pm
Tiverton: North Tiverton Fire District at 7 pm, School Committee at 7 pm, North Tiverton Fire District at 7:30 pm
Cruise Ship Schedule
Next up on the cruise ship schedule is Volendam today (June 10).
THE LATEST ON WUN
Over the past year, the state has revised its methodology for counting Low and Moderate Income Housing units. The latest report, released on June 9, indicates a significant increase in the number of housing units when the new methodology is applied.
One of the most celebrated events in Rhode Island history happened on June 10th, 1772. The Gaspee Affair, which is still celebrated annually with festivals, a parade and a re-enactment, was a pivital moment in the lead-up to the American Revolution.
ake Mangum had four hits, and Junior Caminero drew a bases-loaded walk in the 11th inning on Monday night as the Tampa Bay Rays took advantage of Boston mistakes to win 10-8 and spoil the debut of top Red Sox prospect Roman Anthony.
We saw 12 homes close last week across Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, and Tiverton according to the statewide MLS.
Newport and Bristol Attractions Offer Free Admission to Local Residents and Hospitality Workers
Sailing away on the Block Island Ferry may soon cost more, pending the passage of state legislation that would increase traveler landing fees to and from the island for the first time in nearly 35 years.
The Portsmouth Police Department today (June 9) provided the following update regarding the fatal structural collapse that took place on Saturday at 35 Power Street.
August 10, 1938 — June 5, 2025
This year’s event will be hosted by Mayor Charlie Holder and Vice-Mayor Lynn Ceglie, and will shine a spotlight on those who exemplify service, advocacy, and dedication to the older adult community.
Annual ‘Raise Up the Arts’ event to feature live music, food, and fundraising auction
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