What's Up today: Monday, August 22

Good Morning, today is Monday, August 22.

⚓ On this day in 1762, Ann (Smith) Franklin became the sole editor and publisher of the Newport Mercury on August 22nd, 1762, making her the first female editor in the United States. Read More

⚓ Governor Dan McKee tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday.

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"He only has minor symptoms because he is vaccinated and twice boosted. After speaking with his doctor, the Governor has begun taking the antiviral medication Paxlovid and is isolating for 5 days”, Matt Sheaff, a spokesman for Governor Dan McKee, shared in a statement. “During this time he will be working remotely. The Governor is in good spirits and is grateful for the support of his family and staff. He looks forward to getting back to work in person, meeting with constituents and keeping Rhode Island's economic momentum going."

⚓ At Wednesday’s Newport City Council meeting, Councilor Jamie Bova will introduce a resolution that would postpone the ballot question on the school regionalization between Middletown and Newport for 6 months. Read the resolution here and Councilor Bova’s email explaining it all here.

⚓ U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona will be in Newport on Monday. [ABC 6]

⚓ Here’s what’s on tap for lane closures and road construction projects this week.

⚓ The Rhode Island Folk Festival returns to Rose Larisa Park in East Providence on Sunday, August 28 from Noon-6 PM. The free music festival includes some of the finest folk, rock, acoustic and Americana acts in Rhode Island and beyond. Read More

⚓ Middletown’s Monday Night Beach Concert Series continues this evening with live music from Roger Ceresi & The All Starz, food trucks, fire pits, and more. 6 pm to 9 pm. Free.

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Have a great Monday!

What’s Up Today

Weather

Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8 am. Patchy fog before 10 am, then patchy fog after 2 pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 74. East wind 7 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 6 mph. The chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
7-Day weather forecast for Newport County

Marine Forecast

Today: E wind 6 to 9 kt becoming SE in the afternoon. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog before 9 am, then Patchy fog after 1 pm. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tonight: Variable winds 5 kt or less. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Seas 1 ft or less.
Coastal Water Temperature: 71°F.

Sun, Moon, & Tide

Sunrise: 6:01 am | Sunset: 7:34 pm | 13 hours & 33 minutes of sun.
High tide at 4:57 am & 5:36 pm | Low tide at10:10 am & 11:51 pm.
Moon: Waning Crescent, 24.6 days, 25% lighting.

Happening Today

Things To Do

10 am to 2 pm: Free tours of the Eisenhower House
11 am: Newport History Walking Tours: Road to Independence
11 am: Colonial Jewish Walking Tours
11 am: Coastal Queen’s Lighthouse and Mimosa Cruises
1 pm & 3 pm: Coastal Queen’s Scenic Bay Cruises
2 pm to 6 pm: Miantonomi Summer Market at Miantonomi Park
2 pm to 6 pm: Miantonomi Park Memorial Tower open for tours
6 pm to 9 pm: Middletown’s Monday Night Beach Concert Series featuring Roger Ceresi & The All Starz at Second Beach
6 pm: Coastal Queen’s Evening Cocktail Cruises
8 pm: Laughter for Locals with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
For more events and things to do, visit our events calendar.

Entertainment

Celtica: Music Bingo at 7:30 pm
Landing: Justin Pomfret at 1 pm, Mike Milazzo at 4:30 pm, Chase Ceglie Jazz Quartet at 8 pm
One Pelham East: Bruce Jacques at 10 pm
Second Beach: Roger Ceresi & The All Starz from 6 pm to 9 pm
The Fastnet Pub: The Ubiquitones at 10 pm
The Fifth Element: The Groove Merchants from 7 pm to 10 pm
The Firehouse Theater: Laughter for Locals with the Bit Players at 8 pm