☀️ What'sUpNewp Morning Briefing: Thursday, March 13

Thursday, March 13, 2025

Good Morning, Newport!

⚓ On this day in 1799, Oliver Shaw was born in Newport. Oliver Shaw was one of the first important American classical composers. Due to a childhood accident and later a case of yellow fever, he was blind when he composed many of his most notable works. Read More

⚓ Newport City Council’s meeting last night went the distance, lasting more than four hours. We’re still breaking it down and will have more coverage throughout the day. In the meantime, you can watch the meeting (and skip ahead to what interests you) here.

⚓ There’s more money earmarked for a popular jobs training program in Gov. Dan McKee’s proposed state budget than has ever been allotted before, money McKee vowed would not be derailed by any federal budget cuts. WUN’s Frank Prosnitz has the story - Read More.

⚓ When the price of a household product skyrockets, Americans are dazzled by dollar signs and look for less-expensive shortcuts. But the obsession with home economics leaves the most important thing for volunteer-based organizations and nonprofits like West Place Animal Sanctuary to care about: lives. WUN’s Ruthie Wood has the story - Read More.

⚓ Island House Newport, Newport’s newest lodging property, opens today. Read More

⚓ The community gets its first peek at the new Middletown Public Library during an open house on March 20 from 5-7 p.m. Read More

⚓ As details for a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Middletown middle-high school come together, Middletown says that plans are already in place to make sure everything goes smoothly once construction starts in May for the new building at 1225 Aquidneck Ave. Read More

Early American Composer

On the opening day of the Big East Tournament, Providence was done by dinner time.

“No matter what comes our way from D.C., we’re going to stay the course,” McKee said at an event at McLaughlin Research Corporation in Middletown, promoting the state’s Real Jobs program.

Jackie Johnson III had 29 points in 15th-seededFordham’s 88-71 victory over 10th-seeded Rhode Island on Wednesday in the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament.

When the price of a household product skyrockets, Americans are dazzled by dollar signs and look for less-expensive shortcuts. But the obsession with home economics leaves the most important thing for volunteer-based organizations and nonprofits like West Place Animal Sanctuary to care about: lives.

Open house scheduled for March 20 to showcase 29,952-square-foot facility, offering expanded services and outdoor programming

The 171st edition of the New York Yacht Club’s Annual Regatta is scheduled for June 13 to 15 and will be sailed out of the New York Yacht Club Harbour Court in Newport.

newportFILM Screens TRIBECA FESTIVAL Official Selection, CHAMPIONS OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY at the Roger Williams Botanical Center

Four casting calls are currently taking place in Rhode Island.

One arrest made.

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Weather Forecast

Partly sunny, with a high near 44. East wind 8 to 11 mph. Tonight - Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.

Marine Forecast

E wind 7 to 10 kt. Partly sunny. Seas 1 ft or less. Tonight - E wind 6 to 8 kt becoming NNE after midnight. Mostly cloudy. Seas 1 ft or less. The coastal water temperature is 37 degrees.

Sun, Moon & Tide

Sunrise at 6:59 am. Sunset at 6:49 pm. High tide at 8:13 am & 8:30 pm. Low tide at 1:29 am & 1:58 pm. The lunar phase is a Waxing Gibbous.

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