Good Morning! Today is Thursday, February 29.
It only happens once every four years. No, we’re not talking about the Summer Olympics or the presidential elections, although both are on the same cycle as this calendar event. We’re talking about “Leap Day,” of course, February 29th, which occurs every fourth year during Leap Year. Meet some Rhode Island ‘leaplings’
Newport City Council’s Regular Council Meeting lasted approximately 4 1/2 hours last night. With an eye on raising more revenue for infrastructure improvements, the Council approved resolutions asking the R.I. General Assembly to enact legislation…
While kids were on their winter break, Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain remained focused on many issues, including strategic planning, the budget, and Rogers High School construction. She joined What’sUpNewp for her monthly videocast on Wednesday to discuss these and other issues in Newport schools. Watch Our Conversation
What’s Up Today in Newport County
Weather
Today: A slight chance of snow after noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 37. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Northwest wind 9 to 16 mph.
Extended Forecasts: 7-Day Weather Forecast & 3-day Surf Forecast
Marine Forecast
Today: W wind 13 to 16 kt, with gusts as high as 28 kt. There is a slight chance of snow after noon. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tonight: WNW wind 11 to 14 kt, decreasing to 8 to 11 kt after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 kt. Mostly clear. Seas 1 ft or less.
Coastal Water Temperature: 41°F.
Sun, Moon, & Tide
Sunrise: 6:20 am | Sunset: 5:35 pm | 11 hours and 15 minutes of sun.
High tide at 10:33 am & 10:55 pm | Low tide at 3:56 am & 3:53 pm.
Moon: Waning Gibbous. 18.8 days, 83% lighting.
Things To Do
11 am to 5 pm: Thursdays: Large Plate & Soup Special at Newport Vineyards
3 pm: AARP Tax Assistance at Newport Public Library
3:30 pm: Learn to Patch Your Clothes at Newport Public Library
5:30 pm: Adult Intermediate Ballet at The Academy at Newport Contemporary Ballet
5:30 pm: Water is Life at Sail Newport
7 pm: Absolute Beginner Ballet and Stretch at The Academy at Newport Contemporary Ballet
Live Music & Entertainment
JPT Film & Event Center: The Zone of Interest at 3:30 pm, Reservoir Dogs at 7:30 pm
Midtown Oyster Bar: John Erikson at 8 pm
One Pelham East: Stu Sinclair at 8 pm
Newport County Government
Little Compton: Little Compton 350 (LC350) at 6:30 pm
Middletown: Middletown Tree Commission at 4 pm, Middletown Town Council Sub-Committee Short Term Rentals at 6 pm
Portsmouth: Portsmouth School Committee - District Building Committee at 4 pm, Portsmouth Parks and Recreation at 5:30 pm
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