Good Morning, today is Wednesday, June 1.
π Newport will be able to establish a residential tax structure that encourages owner-occupied housing under legislation sponsored by Sen. Dawn Euer and approved by the Senate on Tuesday. Read More
π How safe are Newportβs schools? In the aftermath of the tragic massacre at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde Independent School District in Texas, parents and students across the nation are asking about the schools in their communities.
Weβll ask that question (and much more) of Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain when she joins us for her monthly WUN videocast at 1:30 p.m. today. Watch & Participate
π This Sundayβs BankNewport 10 Miler will have a minor traffic impact around certain parts of Newport.Β Traffic Impact
π 21 properties exchanged hands last week across Newport County. Hereβs a look at what real estate sold.
π When you get an opportunity to interview a Beatle, you donβt miss the chance. WUNβs Ken Abrams recaps his experience being a part of a press event with Ringo Starr last week β Whatβs Up Interview: Ringo Starr, coming to PPAC on June 12 with his All-Starr Band
Whatβs Up Today
Weather
- Today β A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. East wind around 8 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
- Tonight β Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Marine Forecast
- Today βΒ ENE wind around 7 kt becoming SE in the afternoon. A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Seas 1 ft or less.
- Tonight β SSE wind 5 to 7 kt becoming SSW after midnight. Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Seas 1 ft or less.
- Coastal Water Temperature: 58Β°F.
Sun, Moon, & Tide
- Sunrise: 5:13Β am | Sunset: 8:13 pm | 14 hours & 59 minutes of sun.
- High tide at 9:57 am & 10:07 pm | Low tide at 3:25 am & 3 pm.
- Moon: Waxing Crescent, 1.4 days, 2% lighting.
Happening Today
Things To Do
- 10 am to 5 pm βΒ 2nd Annual Ocean State Artisans Craft ShowΒ at Linden Place
- 2 pm to 6 pm βΒ Aquidneck Growers MarketΒ on Memorial Blvd.
- 7:45 pm βΒ Adult Ballroom Dance ClassΒ at Island Moving Co.
- For more events and things to do, visit ourΒ events calendar.
Entertainment
- Celtica: Team Trivia at 7:30 pm
- Fastnet Pub: Trivia at 9 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center:Β Downton Abbey 2: A New EraΒ at 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm
- Landing: Jay Parker at 2:30 pm, John Erikson at 6 pm
- OβBrienβsΒ Pub: Karaoke at 9:30 pm
- One Pelham East: Adam Go from 4 pm to 7:30 pm
- Stoneacre Garden: Los Duderinos from 8:30 pm to 11 pm
City & Government
- Jamestown βΒ Jamestown Planning CommissionΒ at 7 pm
- Little Compton βΒ Little Compton Agricultural Conservancy TrustΒ at 7 pm
- Newport βΒ Newport Beach CommissionΒ at 5 pm
- Portsmouth βΒ Portsmouth School Committee β Personnel SubcommitteeΒ at 10 am,Β Portsmouth Harbor CommissionΒ at 7 pm,Β Portsmouth Melville Park CommitteeΒ at 7 pm
- Tiverton βΒ Tiverton Personnel BoardΒ at 5 pm,Β Tiverton Zoning Board of ReviewΒ at 7 pm
Governor McKee
4 pm β Governor McKee will chair a meeting of the Commerce RI board at Rhode Island Commerce.
5:15 pm β Governor McKee and Lt. Governor Sabina Matos will host a celebration of Pride and a proclamation signing recognizingΒ JuneΒ as Pride Month in Rhode Island at the Rhode Island State House
The Latest from WUN
Local Obituaries
What Else Weβre Reading
The Hill β Navy fires Naval Justice Schoolβs top two leaders
General Assembly β Assembly OKs wiretap bill to help stop human trafficking
Salve Today β Salve Regina to hold mass for victims of gun violence