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Good Morning, Newport!
The spring real estate market is in full swing here in Rhode Island, and recently closed sales across Newport County illustrate continued buyer activity and strong demand. Last week, 23 properties were sold across Jamestown, Little Compton, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, and Tiverton — ranging in price from $150,000 to $2.3 million and spanning a wide variety of property types and conditions. Tyler Bernadyn has a look at What Sold.
Four Newport County high school students are among 54 graduating seniors recently honored by Lt. Governor Sabina Matos at the State House in Providence.
Newport’s Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Committee has picked its grand marshals for the 2026 event, which marks the parade’s 70th anniversary.
The Newport Historical Society has announced that a new exhibition, Newport 1775: Whose Side Are You On? will open on Thursday, May 15, as part of a two-year celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence.
Stop by the Middletown Senior Center on Saturday from 10 am - 1 pm to get some homemade treats. Every dollar raised helps support Middletown seniors and engaging programs to improve their lives. Visit https://mdl.town/SeniorCenter for more.
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Last week 23 properties were sold across Jamestown, Little Compton, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, and Tiverton — ranging in price from $150,000 to $2.3 million and spanning a wide variety of property types and conditions.
Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby each scored 29 points before Mikal Bridges stole the ball from Jaylen Brown with a second left in overtime, and the Knicks stunned Boston 108-105 in Game 1 of their series on Monday night.
Teens from Newport, Middletown, Tiverton, and Portsmouth among 54 high school seniors recognized for excellence in academics and community involvement
A coalition of state attorneys general filed a lawsuit Monday against President Donald Trump’s attempt to stop the development of wind energy.
The lawsuit was filed in federal court in Rhode Island on Monday, New York Attorney General Letitia James said.
The parade committee is also honoring Dennis Reddy and Donald Mosher by dedicating the 2026 parade to their memory.
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Newport 1775: Whose Side Are You On? Explores the 250th Anniversary of American Independence
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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.
WHAT’S UP TODAY
Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3 pm. Patchy fog before 9 am. High near 61. Southeast wind 11 to 14 mph. The chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch are possible.
Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10 pm, then a chance of showers between 10 pm and 11 pm. Patchy fog. Low around 53. South wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tomorrow: A chance of showers, mainly before 1 pm. Patchy fog before 3 pm. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 61. South wind 7 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%.
Today: SE wind 10 to 12 kt. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3 pm. Patchy fog before 9 am. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tonight: SSE wind 6 to 9 kt becoming SSW after midnight. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10 pm, then a chance of showers between 10 pm and 11 pm. Patchy fog. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tomorrow: S wind 6 to 9 kt. A chance of showers, mainly before 1 pm. Patchy fog before 3 pm. Seas 1 ft or less.
The coastal water temperature is 52 degrees.
Sunrise at 5:35 am. Sunset at 7:48 pm. 14 hours & 13 minutes of sun.
High tide at 3:57 am & 4:27 p.m. Low tide at 10:40 am & 10:59 p.m.
The lunar phase is a Waxing Gibbous.
Things To Do
11 am: Winery Tours at Newport Vineyards
3:30 pm: Teen DIY Pennant Flag at Newport Public Library
6 pm: The "Larchmont" Shipwreck at Newport Public Library
6:30 pm: Mystery Book Club at Portsmouth Free Public Library
Live Music & Entertainment
JPT Film & Event Center: Rickie Lee Jones live at 8 pm
Narragansett Cafe: Trivia at 7 pm
Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Co.: Indoor Cornhole Tournament at 7 pm
O’Brien’s Pub: Trivia at 7 pm
The Quencher: Bingo at 7 pm
Tickets Bar & Grille: Karaoke at 7 pm
Newport County Public Meetings
Jamestown: Library Board at 5 pm
Little Compton: Budget Committee at 7 pm, Planning Board at 7 pm
Middletown: Tax Exploration Sub-Committee at 6 pm
Newport: Canvassing Authority at 11:30 am, City Council at 5:30 pm
Tiverton: Technical Review Committee at 3 pm, Charter Review Commission at 6 pm, Litter Committee at 6:30 pm, Planning Board at 6:30 pm
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Rhode Island Current: It’s not 1977 anymore. That’s why study commission wants more, smaller school bus districts.
Rhode Island Current: It’s not 1977 anymore. That’s why study commission wants more, smaller school bus districts.