What's Up in Newport: Monday, October 23

Today is Monday, October 23 - the 296th day of the year; 69 days remain in 2023.

🏠 Newport City Council will host a workshop on Wednesday, October 25 in the Council Chambers at Newport City Hall. Scheduled to take place at 5:30 pm, the workshop will be in regard to a “State of Homelessness Presentation”, according to a notice of the City Council Workshop. The meeting is open to the public.

👻 The JPT is getting you in the Halloween spirit this week with a screening of Scream on Tuesday, John Carpenter’s The Thing and Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho on Wednesday, The Phantom of The Opera (with a live score) on Thursday, Young Frankenstein on Saturday, and The Exorcist on Halloween! More Info

🏈 Mac Jones threw a 1-yard touchdown pass to Mike Gesicki with 12 seconds remaining to lift the New England Patriots to a 29-25 win over the Bills, making Belichick the third coach in NFL history with 300 regular-season victories.

🏒 Matthew Poitras scored his first two NHL goals in the third period and the Boston Bruins beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-1 Sunday for their season-opening fifth straight win.

🚧 Here are the weekly road construction reports from the Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation.

🙏 A 40th Beirut Bombing Observance Ceremony and Wreath Laying will take place this morning on the lawn of the Portsmouth Historical Society Museum. Governor McKee will give remarks.

🍷 Save The Date: Greenvale Vineyards will host their 24th Annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, November 4. The event, which is scheduled for 1 pm to 4 pm, will include hayrides, live Jazz music, wine tastings, firepits, food trucks, and more!

See the agenda for any meeting mentioned below here

Here’s what’s remaining on the cruise ship schedule this season;

The awards were presented at the 2023 Champions of Democracy Celebration and Annual Meeting held on October 19 in Pawtucket.

Matthew Poitras scored his first two NHL goals in the third period and the Boston Bruins beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-1 Sunday for their season-opening fifth straight win.

Mac Jones threw a 1-yard touchdown pass to Mike Gesicki with 12 seconds remaining to lift the New England Patriots to a 29-25 win over the Bills, making Belichick the third coach in NFL history with 300 regular-season victories.

Brad Marchand scored twice, David Pastrnak added three points and became the first Boston player in 21 years with a goal in each of the first four games, and the Bruins remained unbeaten with a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday night.

Reese Poffenbarger passed for 324 yards and four touchdowns, including scoring strikes of 10 and 85 yards to Julian Hicks, to help Albany beat Rhode Island 35-10 Saturday.

Quarterback Pierce Holley ran for three touchdowns, including the game-winner in overtime, to give Eastern Illinois a 25-24 victory over Bryant on Saturday.

Newport City Council will host a workshop on Wednesday, October 25 in the Council Chambers at Newport City Hall.

Students will analyze data and prepare public report by end of year

Elizabeth Shovelton Brantingham, 59, of Newport, RI, passed away on October 18, 2023 surrounded by friends and family.

Look out for road construction, lane closures, and delays on these Rhode Island roadways.

Catch up on all the most-popular headlines on What’sUpNewp this week.

By Middletown School Committee

The following is a list of library programs that adults can enjoy in November.

Win a pair of tickets to the show – see below

December 22, 1923 – October 12, 2023

Here’s what’s on tap for weather this week and weekend.

Forecast includes rip current risk, surf height, weather, winds, and more.

WJAR: Potter League hosts Heart and Sole Walk for Animals

East Bay RI: Elderly man saved from burning home in Tiverton

ecoRI News: ‘Gulf Stream Orphans’ Find Safe Hiding at Save The Bay Aquarium

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