Thursday, September 14 | Reading Time: 7 minutes

🌪️ The National Weather Service in Boston said radar data and videos showed it was likely that a tornado damaged trees and power lines in Rhode Island and Connecticut on Wednesday. In Lincoln, Rhode Island, photos after the storm showed at least one roof damaged and the press box at the high school stadium tipped into the bleachers. Read More

🛥️ The 52nd Annual Newport International Boat Show kicks off today at 10 am. This year’s Show includes a diverse line-up of new boats and products that are making their U.S. debut. The show will be open from 10 am to 6 pm on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and from 10 am to 5 pm on Sunday. Read More

🎨 The creative work of Salve students in the areas of photography, painting, drawing, illustration, ceramics, graphic design, sculpture, and interactive media will be featured at the Dorrance H. Hamilton Gallery when Best of Salve Student Show, also known as the BOSS Show 2023, opens today (and runs through Sept. 27). Read More

🏖️ Earlier this year, Charlestown seemed to be getting on the right side of the public access issue by adding the relevant section of the state constitution to its town beach signs, while Narragansett became the municipality setting itself up for future confrontations by implementing time limits for parking on Ocean Road. However, after a Town Council Meeting in Westerly on September 11, the sleepy enclave that sometimes plays host to Taylor Swift has quickly moved to the forefront. Read More

🏠 September started off with a strong number of property transfers.  WUN’s Tyler Bernadyn has a look at the 21 homes that changed hands in Newport County last week. Read More

⛵ On Tap This Weekend: Newport International Boat Show, Fall for Lucy’s Hearth, Belfast with Turas, Newport Polo, and more! Read More

⚾ Save The Date: Join the Naval War College Foundation for the 6th Annual Cardines Classic at Cardines Field on September 29, 2023!

🇮🇪 The JPT will be celebrating the halfway to St. Patrick’s Day with a screening of Belfast this evening at 7:30 pm. Get there at 6:30 pm and enjoy live traditional Irish music by Turas! Event details

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Here’s what’s coming up on the cruise ship schedule;

Facebook group is leading the charge for access to the beach

Newport International Boat Show, Fall for Lucy’s Hearth, Belfast with Turas, Newport Polo, and more!

September started off with a strong number of property transfers.  Read below to see what homes changed hands in your neighborhood! 

This alert signifies that tropical storm-force winds are possible within this region within the next 48 hours.

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

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

The National Weather Service in Boston said radar data and videos showed it was likely that a tornado damaged trees and power lines in Rhode Island and Connecticut on Wednesday.

Hurricane Lee barreled north toward New England on Wednesday and threatened to unleash violent storms on the region just as communities in Massachusetts and Rhode Island were dealing with tornado warnings and another day of heavy rain that opened up sinkholes and brought devastating flooding to several communities.

The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox had a game postponed by rain for the second time in three days on Wednesday night.

November 26, 1949 – September 10, 2023

Wedding party members involved in brawl with police outside RI bar appear in court (NECN)

Rhode Island judge will rule on status of eviction of Touro Synagogue congreation (The Public’s Radio)

Bristolian helps invent 'Pizza Wine' — So what is it? (East Bay RI)