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On This Day: Stephen Hopkins was born on this day in 1707 in Providence. One of the most accomplished politicians in the state’s history, Hopkin’s resume was impressive. It included four terms as Governor of the Rhode Island colony, President of the Scituate Town Council, Chief Justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court, delegate to the Continental Congress, and signer of the Declaration of Independence. Read More
History Made: Cole Brauer, 29, became the first American woman to race solo worldwide overnight. She finished in Spain. More than four months ago, Brauer launched from Newport, where she spends much time in the spring and summer. Cole will travel to Newport for a Sail Newport presentation on May 16 at 5:30 p.m. at the Jane Pickens Theater.
Cliff Walk: $5 million is on the way from Congress to help repair the Newport Cliff Walk. It’s part of the $20 million in federal Community Project Funding for Rhode Island’s First Congressional District. Read More
Shoreline Access: In his latest story for What’sUpNewp, Frank Prosnitz asks “Will de-politicizing CRMC win legislative support?” Read More
Founders’ Day: The Portsmouth Historical Society will host a ceremony at the Town Hall today to celebrate the town's 1638 founding. The original founding document, the Portsmouth Compact of 1638, one of the oldest and most important documents in the State Archives, will be transported with a police escort to the Portsmouth Town Hall, where the public can view it from 11 am to 1:00 pm.
There will be a short ceremony from 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm where Town and State Officials and Historian Jim Garman will give brief remarks.
Also on display will be the Town of Portsmouth’s 1776 copy of the Declaration of Independence, printed for the Rhode Island Assembly by Newport printer Solomon Southwick on July 13, 1776. They were distributed to each city and town clerk in Rhode Island to be read to the public or posted for the public to view.
What’s Up Today in Newport County
Weather
Today: Rain is likely, mainly before noon, and it could be heavy at times. It will be cloudy, with a high near 46. The wind will be north, 14 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. The chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch are possible.
Tonight: There is a slight chance of rain before midnight. It will be cloudy, with a low around 34. The wind will be north, with a wind of 22 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%.
Extended Forecasts: 7-Day Weather Forecast & 3-day Surf Forecast
Marine Forecast
Today: The NNE wind is 14 to 17 kt and will increase to 17 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 33 kt. Rain is likely, mainly before noon. Seas are 1 ft or less.
Tonight: N wind 19 to 23 kt, with gusts as high as 35 kt. There is a slight chance of rain before midnight. Seas 1 ft or less.
Coastal Water Temperature: 38°F.
Sun, Moon, & Tide
Sunrise: 6:08 am | Sunset: 5:43 pm | 11 hours and 34 minutes of sun.
High tide at 4:53 am & 5:19 pm | Low tide at 11:09 am & 11:02 pm.
Moon: Waning Crescent. 25.7 days, 16% lighting.
Things To Do
11 am: Founders’ Day Celebration at Portsmouth Town Hall
5:30 pm: Adult Intermediate Ballet at The Academy at Newport Contemporary Ballet
6 pm: Knit, Pearl, Knot, and Loop: Adult Yarn Craft Series at Jamestown Arts Center
6 pm: Vincent Scully Lecture & Reception at Redwood Library
Live Music & Entertainment
JPT Film & Event Center: Dune: Part 2 at 4 pm & 7:30 pm
Midtown Oyster Bar: John Erikson at 8 pm
Newport County Government
Jamestown: Elections Training and Advisory Ad Hoc Committee at 10 am, Senior Services Committee at 1 pm
Little Compton: Town Council at 7 pm
Middletown: Citizens Memorial Committee at 10 am, Affordable Housing Committee at 1:45 pm, Affordable Housing Committee at 6 pm
Newport: Miantonomi Park Commission at 6:30 pm
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