Good Morning! Today is Monday, August 26, the 239th day of the year; 127 days remain in 2024.
🗳️ What’sUpNewp kicks off our 2024 live virtual video conversation series today at noon when Hugo DeAscentis, one of the three candidates for Newport City Council First Ward, will join us for a one-on-one conversation. Read More + Watch
🏘️ WUN’s Tyler Bernadyn has a look at the 18 homes that changes hands in Newport County last week. What Sold
🏖️ The Town of Middletown will wrap up its 2024 Second Beach Music Series tonight with a performance by The Ravers and a fireworks display. More Details
🚧 Those who use the Newport Claiborne Pell Bridge daily should take note of some lane closures scheduled for August 26 – 29, 2024. Travel Advisories
⛔ There will also be work at the Jamestown approach to Newport Pell Bridge due to the removal of the old toll gantry beginning Monday at 8 pm and ending Tuesday at 1 am, which will include an eastbound right lane closure and periodic rolling traffic stoppages.
#RITBA TRAVEL ADVISORY: Night Work at Jamestown approach to Newport Pell Bridge: Removal of old toll gantry beginning 8/26 at 8PM and ending 8/27 at 1AM, which will include an eastbound right lane closure and periodic rolling traffic stoppages. #NPBridge
— RITBA (@RIEZPASS) August 25, 2024
The Latest from What’sUpNewp
Reed marks 250th anniversary of Rhode Island’s break from King George III at Old State House reopening
Senator joins ribbon cutting at Providence landmark reopened after two-year restoration, where colonial lawmakers voted on May 4, 1776 to renounce allegiance to the British Crown
Endangered whale protections may be delayed to 2035 under Trump-backed plan
The proposal comes as the government already paused any new federal rules about right whales until 2028.
Newport superintendent says new urban district designation could unlock state grant funding
Jermain told What’sUpNewp last week that the change, formally announced Monday at the Kids Count breakfast, has been years in the making
Olympic medalist Lijia Xu to compete in inaugural Women’s International Championship in Newport
New York Yacht Club’s new regatta brings 20 international skippers to Harbour Court Sept. 12-19, with a fleet of identical IC37 yachts and Rolex as founding partner
What Sold: A look at 23 homes that traded hands last week in Newport County (April 27 – May 1)
One thing that continues to stand out is that single-family home prices are still trending upward.
Kids Count: Newport among leaders in child poverty in Rhode Island
Some 69 percent of Rhode Island children living in poverty come from Central Falls, Newport, Pawtucket, Providence and Woonsocket, according to this year’s Factbook.
Aquidneck Island National Police Parade marches through Middletown and Newport for 41st year
Departments and community groups stepped off from West Main Road on Sunday morning, ending at the reviewing stand in Washington Square
41st Aquidneck Island National Police Parade steps off Sunday in Middletown and Newport
Two-mile procession honoring law enforcement begins at 11:50 a.m. at 317 West Main Road and ends at the reviewing stand in Washington Square
RIPTA launches third annual ‘No Pollute Commute’ bike challenge for May
Free month-long competition invites Rhode Islanders to log bike trips for prizes, with celebration stations across the state including a Newport stop on Bike to Work Day
Your Newport County weather forecast: 7 days on land and sea
Updated throughout the day with the latest from NOAA’s National Weather Service
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Recent Local Obituaries
Obituary: Louis G. Virgadamo
July 17, 1937 – April 26, 2026
Obituary: Robert C. Kestler
August 14, 1964 – April 25, 2026
Obituary: Carolyn Lois Turner
May 15, 1934 – April 19, 2026
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What’s Up Today
Weather
- Today: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 73. Light west wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
- Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then isolated showers between 8pm and 10pm. Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Marine Forecast
- Today: Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming SSW 5 to 8 kt in the afternoon. Scattered showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog before 7am. Seas 1 ft or less.
- Tonight: Variable winds 5 kt or less. Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then isolated showers between 8pm and 10pm. Patchy fog after midnight. Seas 1 ft or less.
- Coastal Water Temperature: 65°F.
Sun, Moon, & Tide
- Sunrise: 6:06 am | Sunset: 7:27 pm | 13 hours and 21 minutes of sun.
- High tide at 1:35 am & 2:09 pm | Low tide at 6:38 am & 9:22 pm.
- Moon: Last Quarter Moon. 21.7 days, 55% lighting.
Things To Do
- 10 am to 11:15 am: Newport Black History Walking Tours
- 12 pm to 12:30 pm: What’sUpNewp’s one-on-one conversation with Hugo DeAscentis, candidate for Newport City Council Ward 1
- 2 pm to 6 pm: Anna D’s Weekly Farmers Market at Anna D’s Cafe
- 3 pm to 6:30 pm: Jamestown Farmers Market at Jamestown Recreation Center
- 5 pm to 6 pm: Vinyl Sticker Workshop for Adults at Newport Public Library
- 5:30 pm: Courtyard Cocktails & Film Screening at Hotel Viking
- 6 pm to 9 pm: Second Beach Music Series featuring The Ravers at Second Beach
Live Music & Entertainment
- Landing: Justin Pomfret from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, Mark Flynn from 4 pm to 7 pm, Okie & the Bandits from 8 pm to 11 pm
- Newport Craft: Parks & Rec Trivia at 7 pm
- One Pelham East: Bruce Jacques from 9:30 pm to 12:30 am
- Perro Salado: John Monllos at 5:30 pm
- Pour Judgement: Musical Menagerie at 10 pm
- Second Beach: The Ravers from 6 pm to 9 pm
- The Fastnet Pub: The Ubiquitones at 10 pm
- The Fifth Element: The Groove Merchants from 7 pm to 10 pm
Newport County Government
- Little Compton: Recreation Committee at 6:30 pm
- Newport: Zoning Board of Review at 6 pm
- Portsmouth: School Committee at 2 pm, Town Council at 6:30 pm
- Tiverton: Wastewater District at 5:30 pm, Housing Authority at 5:30 pm, Town Council at 7 pm
What’s Up This Week
What’sUpNewp stories related to this week.
Lane closures scheduled for Newport Claiborne Pell Bridge Aug. 26 – 29
Westbound Right Lane closure and Eastbound Right & Left Lane closures scheduled.
Newport voters to get an in-depth look at Newport City Council First Ward hopefuls through 30-minute live conversations
What’sUpNewp announces interview schedule for three candidates seeking open council seat
Newport City Council Agenda: August 28, 2024
Among the agenda items are three resolutions, which will all introduced by Third Ward Concilor David R. Carlin III.
Newport City Council to discuss litigation with RIDOT in executive session
Executive session to take place before regular council meeting
Newport City Council to consider naming Stone Pier Dinghy Dock in honor of late resident Kevin N. Sheekey
Resolution seeks to honor Kevin N. Sheekey for his vision and efforts in expanding Stone Pier
Newport City Council to consider reversing Dixon Street direction
Residents’ longstanding concerns over traffic and safety prompt resolution for one-way change
Newport City Councilor calls for a public hearing where offshore wind opponents can voice their opinions
Councilor calls for balanced public hearing after he says that opponents were excluded from previous meeting
246th Anniversary of the Battle of Rhode Island to be commemorated with a ‘Sunset Salute’ on Aug. 29
Commemoration to take place at Butts Hill Fort in Portsmouth
What’s Up Interview: Michael Graham of the River Bend East Songwriters Festival coming to Pawtucket August 30-31
The festival, which includes singer-songwriter Allison Rose, Chris Monti, and Mark Cutler, is a component of the Pawtucket Arts Festival
‘Wild Imagination: Art and Animals in the Gilded Age’ opens at Rosecliff on Aug. 30
Over 100 animal-inspired artworks and objects to explore
RIPTA will implement fall service changes beginning Aug. 31
RIPTA will implement annual changes, which include trip time adjustments to Route 67 (Bellevue/Salve Regina University).
Kevin Doyle’s Roscommon Soles brings Irish music and dance to Newport’s Friends Of The Waterfront Concert Series
Doyle & friends close out the popular concert series on Saturday, August 31st at the King Park Gazebo from 4-6pm.
Cruise Ship Schedule
Coming up next on the 2024 Cruise Ship Schedule: Silver Shadow on August 28.
Further Reading + More Local Headlines
Palm Beach Daily News: Resort Report: Newport bash makes Gilded Age galas look like poor relations
WJAR: Clear the Shelters Day at the Potter League
WLNE: Man faces assault charges after incident at Newport city council meeting
