Photo of The Day - A cold winter sunset at Colt State Park. By: serial_n_milk

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This story was originally published on March 5, 2021.

Good Morning,

>> Happy Weekend! If you’re looking for something to do, are on the market for a new home, or want to take in a live concert (virtually), What’s Up Newp has rounded up the following things to do this weekend;

>> Looking for a new gig, job, or career? Here are 95 job opportunities available right now in the Newport area.

>> We’re celebrating some extraordinary women during March, National Women’s History Month, individuals who have made their mark from the sports field to politics and government, from the courtroom to the board room.

Meet Glenna Collett-Vare, considered among America’s greatest female golfers. Born in New Haven, CT, and raised in Providence, Collett-Vare was a pioneer in American women’s golf. Read the full story – What’s Up Newp celebrates Women’s History Month: Meet golfer Glenna Collett-Vare

>> An inauguration ceremony will be held on Sunday for Governor Dan McKee.

Photo of The Day – A cold winter sunset at Colt State Park. By: serial_n_milk

What’s Up in Newport County Today

Happy Birthday today to Bari Freeman, Michael Smith, Jim Bradley, and Kervyn Garcia! Celebrating their birthday on Sunday is Vincent Sisson, Rachel Urbano, and Alyssa Ashley!

Weather Forecast

  • Saturday – Sunny, with a high near 35. Northwest wind 11 to 14 mph.
  • Saturday Night – Mostly clear, with a low around 21. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph.
  • Sunday – Sunny, with a high near 36. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
  • Sunday Night – Mostly clear, with a low around 23. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Marine Forecast

  • Saturday – WNW wind 10 to 12 kt. Sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.
  • Saturday Night – NW wind 7 to 9 kt. Mostly clear. Seas 1 ft or less.
  • Sunday – NW wind 5 to 7 kt. Sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.
  • Sunday Night – Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming N 5 to 9 kt in the evening. Mostly clear. Seas 1 ft or less.
  • The current water temperature in Newport is 37°F.

Sun, Moon, & Tide

Saturday

  • Sunrise: 6:10 am | Sunset: 5:42 pm
  • High tide at 1:14 am & 1:42 pm | Low tide at 8:03 am and 6:58 pm
  • Moon: Last Quarter Moon, 22 days, 50% lighting

Sunday

  • Sunrise: 6:09 am | Sunset: 5:44 pm
  • High tide at 2:19 am & 2:49 pm | Low tide at 9:34 am and 8:42 pm
  • Moon: Waning Crescent, 23 days, 39% lighting
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Things To Do

Saturday

Sunday

JPT Film & Event Center Virtual Screening Room (All Weekend)

City & Government (All Weekend)

  • Nothing scheduled.

The Latest WUN Headlines

Newport Gallery Night returns on March 11

Newport Recreation to host annual Easter Egg Hunt, Soccer Camp

Greenwich Odeum and Experiments in Theater announce Spring & Summer Youth Theater Programs

Now Hiring: 95 job opportunities available right now in and around Newport

What’s Up Newp celebrates Women’s History Month: Meet golfer Glenna Collett-Vare

Rhode Island Department Health provides an update on the state’s COVID-19 vaccine efforts

Free wooden boat-building course being offered to high school freshmen

Providence Fringe Festival returns July 18 – 24

Inauguration Ceremony to be held on Sunday for Governor McKee

Newport Car Museum to host ‘Hoods Up’ Weekend March 13 – 14

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Recent Local Obituaries

Most-Read Stories This Week (Feb. 28 – Mar 5.)

  1. What Sold: 19 Newport County real estate sales, transactions (Feb. 21 – Mar. 1)
  2. CCRI now accepting applicants to its free maritime career training program
  3. 52 Rhode Island restaurants will receive $5,000 COVID-19 Restuarant Relief Grants from DoorDash
  4. Save The Date: Newport Restaurant Week returns April 9 – 18
  5. Now Hiring: 95 job opportunities available right now in and around Newport

ICYMI: The Latest COVID-19 News

COVID-19 in Rhode Island

Elsewhere

WPRI – ‘One of those nice people every neighborhood needs’: Middletown man waves to everyone during daily stroll

RI.Gov – Through Proactive Efforts, Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training Prevents $3.2 Billion in Fraudulent Unemployment Payments

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Have a good weekend,

~ Ryan

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