Hello! Today is Wednesday, September 13, 2023.

🦈 Deb and Steve Dauphinais, of Glastonbury, Connecticut, were diving on the sand flats off Jamestown when Deb Dauphinais spotted a 16-inch juvenile shark with its head stuck inside a work glove at the bottom of about 35 feet of water. Read More

⚾ Gleyber Torres had a go-ahead, two-run single in the sixth inning and started a game-ending double play with the bases loaded, helping the New York Yankees hold on to beat the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Tuesday in a day-night doubleheader opener. Read More

👉 Newport City Council is back at it tonight with a Regular Council Meeting. Here’s a look at what’s on the agenda.

🎶 A.J. Croce will perform '“Croce Plays Croce” to a sold-out crowd at The JPT this evening at 7:30 pm.

🌺 Check out the fundraiser that Dylan Currier is hosting Caleb and Broad this Thursday from 6-9 pm. \ With the help of Patrick Murphy, as well as John Harrington and Rich Willis of Caleb and Broad, the entire Newport/Rhode Island community is pitching in to make this happen.

"We are bringing artists and businesses together to collaborate donations in an art auction and raffle," Dylan tells What'sUpNewp. "We are gathering an epic spread of prizes for the raffle and will have some incredible art and a couple other unique opportunities for a silent auction". "We hope to raise as much money as possible for the people of Maui who are suffering greatly from this unparalleled tragedy," Dylan says.

🍂 The Preservation Society of Newport County on Tuesday announced details for a Mid-Autumn Festival.

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

“Meet Mali, a lovable canine bundle of joy! Mali’s exuberance is infectious, and his boundless affection knows no bounds,” Potter League for Animals shares about Mali.

Arrests made for Robbery, Disorderly Conduct, Simple Assault.

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

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

In Providence, Rhode Island, downpours flooded a parking lot and parts of a shopping mall. Firefighters used inflatable boats to rescue more than two dozen people stranded in cars.

Aaron Boone has his 500th win, the New York Yankees are back above .500 and for the first time in a month are no longer alone at the bottom of the AL East.

On a day when Rhode Island Sound served up some very shifty conditions, helmsman Cristian Frers and the Yacht Club Argentino crew posted a dominant scoreline of 2-1-2 to take the early lead at the eighth Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup, the premiere one-design regatta for Corinthian sailors, with the low score of 5 points.

The New England Revolution have made additional changes to their coaching staff following last week’s abrupt resignation of longtime coach Bruce Arena after he was placed on administrative leave by Major League Soccer because of allegations he made insensitive and inappropriate remarks.

September 02, 1977 – September 09, 2023

Attorney General, Newport Police review incident involving officers, wedding party (WJAR)

5 of 6 people charged in physical altercation with Newport police to appear in court (WLNE)

NUWC Division Newport shares goal of leveraging partnerships to advance technology during Defense Innovation Days (NUWC)

Rhode Island's Top Chefs, Bartenders and Sommeliers Win StarChefs Awards (Rhode Island Monthly)

Portsmouth OKs police chief’s plan to retain officers (East Bay RI)

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