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Thursday, June 15, 2023

⚾ On Wednesday night, the Newport Gulls swept a doubleheader over North Adams at Cardines Field.

🧢 Alex Verdugo and Rob Refsnyder had two RBIs apiece and the Boston Red Sox rallied in a five-run seventh inning to avoid a sweep with a 6-3 win over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday night.

🎵 The Summer Outdoor Concert Series is returning to Norman Bird Sanctuary, bringing renowned musicians from around the globe for a summer of music hosted by the Norman Bird Sanctuary and Newport Live.

👏 For the fifth year in a row, the Amica Newport Marathon has been named the top marathon in Rhode Island by RaceRaves, an online community for runners and by runners to share their reviews and reports on races of all distances and locations.

📺 Newport Mayor Xaykham (Xay) Khamsyvoravong will join What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation at 2 pm today. What questions do you have for the Mayor?

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🍓 On tap for this weekend: Strawberry Fest, Ricki Lee Jones, Cars & Coffee at Fort Adams, Father’s Day Clambake, and much more. Things To Do This Weekend

The Sailing Museum, in partnership with Shields Fleet 9 and Ørsted, present
‘HARNESSING THE WIND’, a discussion about the Revolution Wind Farm and its impacts on the recreational boating community, at 6 pm at the Sailing Museum.

What’s Up Today

Weather

Marine Forecast

  • Today: WSW wind 9 to 11 kt. Increasing clouds. Seas 1 ft or less.
  • Tonight: W wind 5 to 8 kt. Mostly clear. Seas 1 ft or less.
  • Coastal Water Temperature: 61°F.

Sun, Moon, & Tide

  • Sunrise: 5:10 am | Sunset: 8:21 pm | 15 hours & 10 minutes of sun.
  • High tide at 6:23 am & 6:51 pm | Low tide at 12:33 am & 11:35 am
  • Moon: Waning Crescent. 26.5 days, 10% lighting.

Things To Do

Live Music & Entertainment

  • JPT Film & Event Center: You Hurt My Feelings at 4:30 pm, Good From National Theatre Live at 7 pm
  • Landing: Dexi Garcia at 1 pm, Justin Pomfret at 4:30 pm, Timmy Smith at 8 pm
  • Midtown Oyster Bar: John Erikson at 8 pm
  • Narragansett Cafe: Ghost Cat Rodeo from 8 pm to 11 pm
  • Newport Blues Cafe: Angelus Hall at 9 pm
  • Newport Playhouse: Spreading It Around at 11 am
  • O’Brien’s Pub: Derrick Keane playing Irish tunes from 5 pm to 8 pm
  • One Pelham East: Sugarbabies at 9:30 pm
  • Pour Judgement: Live music at 10 pm
  • Perro Salado: C-Note & Company at 10 pm
  • Ragged Island Brewing: Trivia In The Barn from 6 pm to 8:30 pm
  • Stoneacre Garden: Dave Alves Trio from 8 pm to 11 pm
  • The Reef: Mel from 7 pm to 10 pm
  • Top of Newport at Hotel Viking: Live music from 6 pm to 9 pm

Local Government

The Latest on WhatsUpNewp.com

Gulls sweep doubleheader over North Adams

In a stunning display of offensive firepower, the Gulls emerged victorious over the North Adams SteepleCats with a commanding 13-2 win in the first game of their doubleheader at Cardines Field.

Red Sox score 5 runs in 7th inning, avoid sweep with 6-3 win over Rockies

Garrett Whitlock (4-2) pitched seven innings, allowing two runs and six hits with seven strikeouts. He improved to 3-0 in his past four starts.

Newport School Superintendent provides weekly community update

Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain shared the following community update for Newport Schools Parents, Families, and Staff on Wednesday, June 14.

House OKs commission to study short-term rental issues

A special legislative commission will study the economic and social effects of the short-term rental industry under legislation sponsored by Rep. Lauren H. Carson and approved by the House today.

NUWC Division Newport scientist holds 40 patents, encourages innovation

The patent Gieseke is most proud of is a high velocity underwater jet weapon, awarded in 2005.

7-Day Weather forecast for Newport County

Here’s what’s on tap for the weather this week and weekend.

3-day Surf Forecast for Rhode Island

The forecast includes rip current risk, surf height, weather, winds, and more.

Popular Stories on WhatsUpNewp.com

We published 21 stories on WhatsUpNewp.com yesterday. Here’s what grabbed the most attention on our website;

  1. Concert review and photos: John Mellencamp firing on all cylinders at PPAC
  2. newportFILM announces its 2023 newportFILM Outdoors schedule
  3. Free outdoor concerts and film screenings to savor this summer in Newport County
  4. ‘Six Picks’ 2023 Pride Events in Rhode Island
  5. Governor McKee issues Declaration of Disaster Emergency to address Newport Cliff Walk damage

Recent Local Obituaries

Zachary Michael Sears

November 13, 1992 – June 13, 2023

Alicia M. Gonsalves

December 08, 1970 – June 04, 2023

Ernest P. Nicholson

December 15, 1963 – June 08, 2023

Kathryn D. Allen

May 02, 1946 – June 09, 2023

Further Reading

Can historic preservation and green initiatives ever play nice? (Boston.com)

Mavis Staples to headline PVDFest 2023, as Mayor Smiley defends changes (WJAR)

CRMC Approves Controversial Scallop Farm for Potter Pond (ecoRI News)

Rhode Island General Assembly

Ryan Belmore is the owner and publisher of What's Up Newp. He took over the publication in 2012 and has grown it into a three-time Rhode Island Monthly Best Local News Blog (2018, 2019, 2020). He was named LION Publishers Member of the Year in 2020 and received the Dominique Award from the Arts & Cultural Society of Newport County the same year. He has been awarded grants for investigative and community journalism, and continues to coach and mentor new local news publications nationwide. Ryan...