Good Morning! Today is Monday, February 6. Today’s newsletter is 1,299 words - approximately a 6-minute read.
❄️ Temperatures in many areas of the Northeast U.S. climbed to the mid-40s Fahrenheit on Sunday, a day after the region suffered through temperatures that plummeted into the negative teens and felt like minus 45 to minus 50 degrees with the wind chill.
Atop 6,288-foot Mount Washington in New Hampshire, the temperature rose to a relatively balmy 18 degrees (8 Celsius) a day after the actual temperature nosedived to minus 47 F (minus 44 C) and the wind chill was measured in excess of minus 108 degrees. Read More
🥶 A session between Newport City Councilors and area legislators was postponed Saturday because of the frigid temperatures, according to state Rep. Lauren Carson, D-Newport. She said the meeting had not yet been rescheduled. Read More
🇺🇸 Newport-based 11th Hour Racing Team pushed into the lead on leg 2 of The Ocean Race over the weekend. Read More
👉 Looking for a new gig, job, or career? Here’s a look at 100+ job opportunities that are available right now in the Newport area → Now Hiring: 100+ job opportunities available right now in the Newport area
🏛️ Middletown Town Council is back at it tonight → What’s On The Agenda: Middletown Town Council meeting on Feb. 6.
🏫 As is, Newport School Committee – Ad Hoc School Building Committee → What’s On The Agenda: Newport School Committee – Ad Hoc School Building Committee meeting on Feb. 6
What’s Up Today
☀️ Weather
Today: Cloudy, with a high near 47. Breezy, with a light northwest wind becoming north 15 to 20 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.
Tonight: Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 28. Blustery, with a north wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Tomorrow: Increasing clouds, with a high near 42. North wind 6 to 13 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
🛥️ Marine Forecast
Today: Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming N 12 to 17 kt in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 28 kt. Cloudy. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tonight: N wind 12 to 17 kt, with gusts as high as 28 kt. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tomorrow: N wind 8 to 11 kt becoming E 5 to 8 kt in the afternoon. Increasing clouds. Seas 1 ft or less.
Coastal Water Temperature: 40°F.
🌊 Sun, Moon, & Tide
Sunrise: 6:51 am | Sunset: 5:07 pm
High tide at 8:09 am & 8:27 pm | Low tide at 1:15 am & 2:06 pm.
Moon: Full Moon. 15 days, 100% lighting.
🎭 Things To Do
12 pm to 5 pm: Co-Work Mondays at The Huddle
5 pm to 7 pm: $1 Oysters in the Lobby Bar at Hotel Viking
For more events and things to do, visit our events calendar.
🎶 Entertainment
The Fastnet Pub: The Ubiquitones at 10 pm
The Fifth Element: The Groove Merchants from 7 pm to 10 pm
🏛️ City & Government
Jamestown: Jamestown Town Council at 9:30 am, Jamestown Town Council at 6 pm
Little Compton: Little Compton Pension Committee at 9 am
Middletown: Middletown Town Council at 6 pm
Newport: Newport School Committee - Ad Hoc School Building Committee at 5:30 pm, Newport Planning Board at 6:30 pm
Portsmouth: Portsmouth Free Public Library at 7 pm
See the full list of public meetings in Rhode Island here.
On WhatsUpNewp.com
🆕 The Latest
What’sUpNewp published 24 stories over the weekend, here’s a look at the latest news from our last newsletter.
The center of the African heritage community then and today is the church.
The rankings have flipped over the weekend with 11th Hour Racing Team jumping into the lead…
Here’s what’s on tap for weather this week and weekend.
Forecast includes rip current risk, surf height, weather, winds, and more.
Temperatures in many areas of the Northeast U.S. climbed to the mid-40s Fahrenheit on Sunday, a day after the region suffered through temperatures that plummeted into the negative teens and felt like minus 45 to minus 50 degrees with the wind chill.
Stacker explores snacks and other food items banned in the U.S. From tasty cheeses to the famed Scottish dish haggis, these 30 foods aren’t welcome in most of the United States.
Bruce Cassidy’s Vegas Golden Knights lost eight of 10 games going into the All-Star break after leading the Pacific Division at the midway point of the NHL season.
When it comes to growth, setting intentions is essential. It helps focus on what we want to achieve, and make progress towards the goals. Without intention, it is easy to get sidetracked and lose sight of what we truly want to accomplish.
Every boat in the fleet has gybed to the east, making miles towards Cape Town…
Looking for a new gig, job, or career? Here’s a look at some of the job opportunities that are available right now in the Newport area.
“Yes! I am Colored which is worse than any crime in this God blessed Christian country. My country tis of thee.”
A session between Newport City Councilors and area legislators was postponed today because of the frigid temperatures, according to state Rep. Lauren Carson, D-Newport. She said the meeting had not yet been rescheduled.
The fifth annual road race is scheduled for March 26th
Among the items that will go before the Middletown Town Council is a resolution asking the General Assembly to enact legislation that would support a $190,000,000 General Obligation Bond.
❤️ Recent Local Obituaries
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📈 Sunday’s Most-Read
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📖 Further Reading
📺 WUN-ON-ONE
Coming up on WUN-ON-ONE, our live virtual interview series;
Wednesday, February 15 at 10 am: Evan Smith, President & CEO of Discover Newport
Wednesday, February 15 at 3:30 pm: Jay Sweet and Dan Swain, Newport Festivals Foundation
Watch the interviews live as they happen, or anytime afterward, on our website. Have a question or comment for one of our guests, leave them in the comments below.