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Good Morning! Today is Friday, May 26, 2023. Today’s newsletter is 1,723 words – approximately an 8-minute read.
🇺🇸 One of the worst ship disasters not involving enemy action took place off the coast of Newport on this day in 1954, when more than 103 crewmen were killed, and 201 others were injured. Read More
👉 Ten lighthouses that for generations have stood like sentinels along America’s shorelines, protecting mariners from peril and guiding them to safety are being given away at no cost or sold at auction by the federal government. Among the ten is a lighthouse in Warwick, Rhode Island. Read More
🏀 Derrick White had 24 points, including six 3-pointers, and the Celtics dominated the Miami Heat 110-97 on Thursday night in Game 5 to extend the Eastern Conference finals. Read More
🎉 If you bought a Powerball ticket at Fifth Ward Liquor this week, check your ticket. There was a $150,000 ticket sold there. Read More
🎵 More artists have been added to the already impressive 2023 Newport Jazz Festival lineup. Check It Out
🆕 A free hop-on hop-off bus service returns to Newport beginning today. Read More
👉 Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Made with LEGO Bricks opens today to the public at Green Animals Topiary Garden. The display runs through September 10. Read More
🍍 The Pineapple Club at Newport Harbor Island Resort officially opens daily for the season today at 12 pm. Open 12 pm to 9 pm today, and then 11 am to 9 pm daily moving forward.
✨ Take note – fireworks are scheduled for 8:45 pm tonight off of Grinnell’s Beach in Tiverton. Event Details
What’s Up Today – 5.26.23
☀️ Weather
- Today: Sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
- Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
- Tomorrow: Sunny, with a high near 68. Light west wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
- 7-Day Weather Forecast | 3-day Surf Forecast
🛥️ Marine Forecast
- Today: Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming NNE 5 to 7 kt in the morning. Sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.
- Tonight: S wind around 6 kt becoming variable and less than 5 kt in the evening. Mostly clear. Seas 1 ft or less.
- Tomorrow: Variable winds less than 5 kt, becoming SSW 5 to 9 kt in the morning. Sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.
- Coastal Water Temperature: 55°F.
🌊 Sun, Moon, & Tide
- Sunrise: 5:17 am | Sunset: 8:08 pm | 14 hours & 51 minutes of sun.
- High tide at 1:11 am & 1:46 pm | Low tide at 6:55 am & 6:54 pm.
- Moon: Waxing Crescent. 6 days, 35% lighting.
🎭 Things To Do
- Rogue Island Comedy Festival
- 8 am to 8 pm: Boots on the Ground for Heroes Memorial at Fort Adams State Park
- 9 am: Free Tree Walk: Historic Newport
- 10 am: Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Opening Day at Green Animals Topiary Garden
- 11 am to 6 pm: Memorial Day Weekend Cookout at Newport Vineyards
- 1 pm to 6 pm: Ca’ del Bosco Wine Garden at The Chanler at Cliff Walk
- 5 pm: Mushroom Cultivation Workshop at Norman Bird Sanctuary
- 8 pm: Improv with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
- 8:45 pm: Fireworks at Grinnell’s Beach in Tiverton
- Read More: What’s Up in and around Newport: May 22 – 29
- For more events and things to do, visit our events calendar.
🎙️Rogue Island Comedy Festival
- 6 pm: Chris O’Connor, Tommy Pope and more! at Ragged Island Brewing
- 8 pm: Sean Sullivan, Napoleon Emill and more! at Ragged Island Brewing
- 10 pm: Stuff Island Podcast Live at Firehouse Theatre
🎶 Entertainment
- @ The Deck: Sean Rivers from 8 pm to 11 pm
- Bar & Board: Lois Vaughan Jazz Trio at 6:30 pm
- Blue Anchor Grill: Chris & Diane from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
- Busker’s Irish Pub: Live music at 9 pm
- Dockside: 4Hundo at 9:30 pm
- Johnny’s at Wyndham: Phenix Ave Duo at 6 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: Book Club: The Next Chapter at 4:30 pm, Master Gardener at 7:30 pm
- La Forge: Dave Manuel at 6 pm
- Landing: Ruby Mac at 4:30 pm, Straight Outta Rehab at 7 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: Neal & The Vipers from 8 pm to 11:30 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe: Inside Out at 9 pm
- O’Brien’s Pub: John Erikson at 4:30 pm, DJ Remedy (video DJ) at 10 pm
- One Pelham East: Live music from 8:30 pm to 12 am
- Ragged Island Brewing: Bob Tomassone from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
- Speakeasy: Justin Pomfret at 9:30 pm
- Stoneacre Garden: Motion Avenue from 8 pm to 11 pm
- The Firehouse Theatre: Live improv comedy with The Bit Players at 8 pm
- The Reef: After School Trio from 7 pm to 10 pm
- Top of Pelham: Dueling Pianos at 7:30 pm & 10:30 pm
- Vieste Simply Italian: Dave Alves at 7 pm
🏛️ City & Government
- Jamestown: Jamestown Bike Path Committee at 9 am
- See the agendas and a full list of public meetings across Rhode Island here.
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On This Day In Newport History: May 26, 1954 – USS Bennington explodes, more than 100 Killed
A monument to the sailors who died in this tragic event was erected near the southwest corner of Fort Adams State Park and dedicated on May 26, 2004.
Free “Hop-On Hop-Off” RIPTA service returns to Newport this summer
Passengers can hop on and off at RIPTA bus stops along Routes 67 (starting May 26) and 68 (starting June 17) at no charge.
The Ocean Race: Team Holcim-PRB blows past distance records
The team at the top of the overall race leaderboard has set a new monohull record
7-Day Weather forecast for Newport County
Here’s what’s on tap for weather this week and weekend.
3-day Surf Forecast for Rhode Island
Forecast includes rip current risk, surf height, weather, winds, and more.
Heat head home to Miami, confident as ever with another chance to clinch
The Miami Heat insist they are as confident as ever, even after missing two chances to eliminate the Boston Celtics.
Always wanted a lighthouse? US is giving some away, selling others at auction
Ten lighthouses that for generations have stood like sentinels along America’s shorelines protecting mariners from peril and guiding them to safety are being given away at no cost or sold at auction by the federal government.
Celtics thrive on 3s, beat Heat 110-97 in Game 5 to extend East finals
Derrick White had 24 points, including six 3-pointers, and the Celtics dominated the Miami Heat 110-97 on Thursday night in Game 5 to extend the Eastern Conference finals.
Patriots docked two OTAs for breaking CBA practice rules, AP source says
The New England Patriots have been docked two days of organized team activities for violating NFL rules about offseason practices, a person familiar with the league’s decision told The Associated Press.
Connecticut lawmakers absolve accused colonial-era witches, apologize for “miscarriage of justice”
With distant family members looking on, Connecticut senators voted Thursday to absolve the 12 women and men convicted of witchcraft — 11 of whom were executed — more than 370 years ago and apologize for the “miscarriage of justice” that occurred over a dark 15-year-period of the state’s colonial history.
Free “Hop-On Hop-Off” RIPTA service returns to Newport this summer
Passengers can hop on and off at RIPTA bus stops along Routes 67 (starting May 26) and 68 (starting June 17) at no charge.
Visiting Artist from France will offer a talk and basket-making workshops at Jamestown Arts Center
Free JACTalk: From Archaeology to Contemporary Craft, Tues., June 6 at 6 pm
City of Newport is launching a new seasonal Park Ranger program
The program, which the City says in a press release is the first municipal program of its kind in Rhode Island, stems from a series of community meetings related to park use and safety that began last year, culminating in a Park Safety Report drafted by the Tree & Open Space Commission and presented to the City Council.
The Ocean Race: Incident onboard 11th Hour Racing Team
The impact was sudden, and the crew onboard were thrown forward, causing two injuries onboard.
Op-Ed: Ranked Choice Voting Strengthens Democracy
By Rep. Rebecca M. Kislak and Sen. Valarie J. Lawson;
DEM announces the opening of 515-acre shellfishing area in Mount Hope Bay along with seasonal area closures
Tom Hanks urges Harvard grads to defend the truth and resist indifference
Tom Hanks told graduates of Harvard University on Thursday to be superheroes in their defense of truth and American ideals, and to resist those who twist the truth for their own gain.
DeSantis pushes past embarrassing campaign start, raises $8.2M ahead of early state blitz
On Thursday, the Republican governor announced plans for a three-state blitz next week featuring at least a dozen stops. He’s scheduled to campaign Tuesday and Wednesday in Iowa before a trip to New Hampshire on Thursday and South Carolina on Friday.
Connecticut House passes most wide-ranging gun bill since legislation passed after Sandy Hook
Connecticut lawmakers on Thursday advanced the most wide-ranging package of gun safety measures since the legislation passed after the 2012 Sandy Hook school massacre, with proponents noting the state is not “recklessly retreating” from regulating guns like other states.
BankNewport names Brian Cunningham Vice President, Branch Manager at Jamestown Branch
In his new role, he is responsible for customer service, branch operations and team development.
📈 Popular Stories
Here’s what stories folks were reading the most on WhatsUpNewp.com yesterday;
- Here are the 98 cruise ships that are scheduled to visit Newport in 2023
- The Ocean Race: Incident onboard 11th Hour Racing Team
- Police ID victims of Rhode Island shooting
- Mental health crisis in our schools, communities
- $150,000 Powerball ticket sold in Newport
🗞️ Further Reading
Green Animals adds Lego sculptures in special exhibition (WJAR)
Narragansett tribal elder announces run for Congress (WPRI)
Some of the world’s best golfers will be in Newport next summer, for the U.S. Senior Open (Yahoo)
Suicide prevention advocates say R.I. bridges need barriers and they need them now (Rhode Island Current)
House OKs bill allowing low-speed vehicles on RI roads (General Assembly)
Rep. Felix bill extending foreclosure protections passes House (General Assembly)
House passes Chairman Abney’s bill to increase affordable housing units (General Assembly)
Have a great Friday!
~ Ryan Belmore
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Newport School Superintendent’s Community Update – May 31
$7.9 million in grants from The Champlin Foundation will support 78 Rhode Island-based nonprofits
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Adoptable Dog of the Week: Domino
Local attractions will offer free admission for Newport County residents, hospitality employees June 10-12
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