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Good Morning! Today is Monday, January 15, 2024.
A day of celebration is planned in Newport County today in honor of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Newport County Branch has scheduled a series of events, including a torch run and a luncheon. Read More
The Preservation Society of Newport County is offering free general admission to the Newport Mansions today. This offer will include the Breakers and Rosecliff mansions, which will be open for self-guided tours from 10 am to 4 pm and 10 am to 3 pm, respectively. Read More
Some reflection on Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday from Frank Prosnitz – Just My Opinion: Remembering the inspiring words of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Ken Abrams – Reflections on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2024.
WHAT’S UP TODAY
WEATHER
- Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind 8 to 11 mph.
- Tonight: A chance of snow, mainly after 2 am. Cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind 5 to 7 mph, becoming light and variable. The chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation is expected.
- Extended Forecasts: 7-Day Weather Forecast & 3-day Surf Forecast
MARINE FORECAST
- Today: W wind 7 to 10 kt, becoming WSW in the afternoon. Mostly sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.
- Tonight: W wind around 6 kt becoming variable and less than 5 kt in the evening. There is a chance of snow, mainly after 2 am. Seas 1 ft or less.
- Coastal Water Temperature: 45°F.
SUN, MOON, & TIDE
- Sunrise: 7:09 am | Sunset: 4:39 pm | 9 hours and 30 minutes of sun.
- High tide at 10:38 am & 11:09 pm | Low tide at 3:45 am & 4:17 pm.
- Moon: Waxing Crescent. 4 days, 17% lighting.
THINGS TO DO
- 4 pm: Cooking & Baking Around the World for Children 8 – 13 years old at Newport Cooks
LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
- Firehouse Theater: NEE JAM from 7 pm to 10 pm
- The Fastnet Pub: The Ubiquitones at 10 pm
- The Fifth Element: The Groove Merchants at 7 pm
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
- No meetings are scheduled.
- See the agenda for meetings here
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Just My Opinion: Remembering the inspiring words of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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