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📜 On this day in 1806, William Vernon, First Secretary of the Navy dies in Newport. On this day in 1980, Sunny von Bulow is Found Comatose
🇺🇦 As the Ukrainian President arrived in Washington, DC yesterday, the Federal delegation from Rhode Island was quick to show their support and admiration for his bravery in the face of Russia’s illegal invasion. Read More
🎵 Marie Osmond will perform with the Rhode Island Philharmonic at PPAC this evening. Read our recent interview with Marie here → What’s Up Interview: Marie Osmond
🎄 Looking to dine out on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day? Here are a few ideas → Where to dine on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day in and around Newport
☮️ I’m off to St. Louis this morning to spend the Christmas weekend with my in-laws. a tradition I find myself treasuring more and more each year as I, and my loved ones, get older. It is so important to treasure and appreciate the time we have with our loved ones.
It can be easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of gift shopping, decorating, and planning parties and dinners, especially during the holiday season. However, it is important to remember that the true meaning of Christmas is about spending time with those we love and cherishing the moments we have together.
I believe treasuring time with loved ones during Christmas is about being present, engaged, and grateful for the time we have together. By making an effort to connect with our loved ones and appreciate the moments we have together, we can truly make the most of the holiday season.
I wish you health, peace, and love this holiday season. As a reader, supporter, and/or advertiser, I appreciate you. I thank you for reading, for your friendship, and for your support. Reach out to a long-lost friend or loved one and say hello this weekend.
Warm wishes,
~ Ryan
P.S. - I’ll be checking in with stories and newsletters all weekend long (as needed).
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Weather
Today: A chance of rain, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. East wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight: Rain, mainly after 7pm. Low around 44. Windy, with an east wind 21 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Marine Forecast
Today: Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming E 10 to 15 kt in the morning. A chance of rain, mainly after 5 pm. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tonight: E wind 18 to 21 kt increasing to 24 to 27 kt after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 kt. Rain, mainly after 7 pm. Seas 1 ft or less.
Coastal Water Temperature: 47°F.
Sun, Moon, & Tide
Sunrise: 7:08 am | Sunset: 4:19 pm | 9 hours and 10 minutes of sun.
High tide at 6:23 am & 6:48 pm | Low tide at 12:27 pm.
Moon: Waning Crescent, 27.9 days, 3% lighting.
Things To Do
4:30 pm to 6:30 pm: Sparkling Lights at The Breakers: An Outdoor Magical Wonderland
For more events and things to do, visit our events calendar.
Entertainment
JPT Film & Event Center: She Said at 4 pm, The Santa Clause at 7:30 pm
Midtown Oyster Bar: John Erikson at 8 pm
Perro Salado: Steve Cerelli at 9 pm
Ragged Island Brewing: Trivia in the Barn at 6 pm
City & Government
No meetings are scheduled.
See the full list of public meetings in Rhode Island here.
