Thursday, April 4, 2024.
According to the New York Times, sales of luxury second homes in Newport County, R.I., were up 64 percent in 2023, far surpassing all other U.S. counties. Read More
A bill was introduced to replace the existing Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) with a new Department of Coastal Resources. The legislation is currently under consideration by the State House and Senate. Read More
WUN’s Ken Abrams explored the newest brewery in Rhode Island - Tower Hill Brewing Company in South Kingstown. Read More
Newport Harbor Island Resort (formerly Gurney’s) has offered up a first look at the design concept for their brand-new restaurant, Torpedo! “Enjoy craft cocktails and elevated New England favorites on our outdoor deck overlooking Narragansett Bay, or around the fireplace inside our cozy lounge with plush seating, games, and more,” Newport Harbor Island Resort shares. Preview the all-new menu.
What’s Up Today
Weather
Today: There is a chance of rain before 10 am. Cloudy, with a high near 44. Breezy, with a northeast wind of 19 to 24 mph, becoming north of 11 to 16 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. The chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low of around 34. West wind 8 to 13 mph.
Marine Forecast
Today: ENE wind 15 to 20 kt, becoming NNE 10 to 15 kt in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 32 kt. There is a chance of rain before 10 am. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tonight: W wind 7 to 11 kt. Mostly cloudy. Seas 1 ft or less.
Coastal Water Temperature: 39°F.
Sun, Moon, & Tide
Sunrise: 6:21 am | Sunset: 7:14 pm | 12 hours and 52 minutes of sun.
High tide at 4:22 am & 4:56 pm | Low tide at 10:51 am & 10:51 pm.
Moon: Waning Crescent. 24.2 days, 29% lighting.
Things To Do
12 pm: Bloom Creative Conference ’24 – Free Pop & Shop at Newport Marriott
5:30 pm: Adult Intermediate Ballet at The Academy at Newport Contemporary Ballet
6:30 pm: How to Cheat on Your Navigation Exam in the Age of Sail at Richard I. Burnham Resource Center
7 pm: Absolute Beginner Ballet and Stretch at The Academy at Newport Contemporary Ballet
Live Music & Entertainment
Bar & Board Bistro: Music Bingo at 7 pm
JPT Film & Event Center: The Taste of Things at 4:30 pm, The Teachers’ Lounge at 7:30 pm
One Pelham East: Stu Sinclair at 8:30 pm
Pour Judgement: Dave Flamand at 10 pm
Ragged Island Brewing: Trivia in the Greenhouse at 6 pm
The Firehouse Theatre: Tell Newport at 7:30 pm
Newport County Government
Little Compton: Town Council at 7 pm
Middletown: Roads/Utilities Advisory Committee at 4 pm
Newport: City Council at 9 am, Canvassing Authority at 11:30 am
Portsmouth: Tree Commission at 7 pm
Tiverton: Board of Canvassers at 2 pm, Budget Committee at 6 pm
Coming Up This Week
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