☀️ What'sUpNewp Morning Briefing: Monday, March 10

Monday, March 10, 2025

Good Morning, Newport County!

East Greenwich/Toll Gate Co-Op claimed the Division 2 Rhode Island State Hockey Championship with a 4-3 overtime victory against Portsmouth at Providence College’s Schneider Arena on Sunday. What’sUpNewp’s Justin Walker was there and has the recap and photo gallery.

Dark Star Orchestra is coming to the Providence Performing Arts Center on Wednesday. What’sUpNewp’s Ken Abrams caught up with Rob Barraco from the band ahead of the show. Read More

What’sUpNewp’s Ruthie Wood has all the details on a program at Roger Williams Park Zoo that is offering Rhode Island residents FrogWatch USA training. Read More

Rhode Island drivers, heads up! The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority has some lane closures planned for this week that might affect your commute. Details

Patriots’ strong performance falls short as Temple scores twice in championship thriller at Schneider Arena

With inventory still at historically low levels and buyer activity high, we’re heading into a season where strategically positioned homes are likely to see impressive results.

Brothers and sisters, get ready for another round of yelling about Medicaid, which will be all heat and no light. 

Plus, a spotlight on Veronica Mays, local fiber artist

By Jo-Ann Thornton, Middletown

The legacies of the Black men and women who shaped our nation, as well as our own cities and towns, should always be celebrated, and never forgotten. This is why I am thrilled to share the voices and legacies of these exceptional Rhode Island women this month.

Sour Grapes is a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a problematic and troubled world.

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Weather Forecast

Sunny, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, becoming northwest in the afternoon. Tonight - Mostly clear, with a low around 35. South wind around five mph, becoming calm after midnight.

Marine Forecast

SW wind 8 to 12 kt becoming WNW in the afternoon. Sunny. Seas 1 ft or less. Tonight - Variable winds 5 kt or less. Mostly clear. Seas 1 ft or less. The coastal water temperature is 36 degrees.

Sun, Moon & Tide

Sunrise at 7:04 am. Sunset at 6:46 pm. High tide at 6:01 am & 6:18 pm. Low tide at 12:41 pm. The lunar phase is a Waxing Gibbous.

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