Good Morning, Newport!
Today is September 2, the 246th day of the year; 120 days remain in 2024.
Here’s a look at all that’s happening on this Labor Day, plus the latest headlines from What’sUpNewp; enjoy!
What’s Up Today
Weather
- Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. North wind 7 to 9 mph.
- Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. North wind 7 to 10 mph.
Marine Forecast
- Today: N wind 6 to 8 kt. Mostly sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.
- Tonight: N wind 6 to 9 kt. Mostly clear. Seas 1 ft or less.
- Coastal Water Temperature: 64°F.
Sun, Moon, & Tide
- Sunrise: 6:13 am | Sunset: 7:16 pm | 13 hours and 3 minutes of sun.
- High tide at 8:08 am & 8:28 pm | Low tide at 1:47 am & 1:30 pm.
- Moon: Waning Crescent. 28.5 days, 1% lighting.
Things To Do
- 10 am to 11:15 am: Newport Black History Walking Tours
- 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
- 4 pm to 7 pm: Labor Day Clambake with McGrath’s Clambake & Catering at Ragged Island Brewing Company
Live Music & Entertainment
- Firehouse Theater: NEE JAM: North End Entertainment Jam from 7 pm to 10 pm
- Greenvale Vineyards: Craig DeMelo from 1 pm to 4 pm
- Landing: Catching Blue from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, Dave Alves Band from 4 pm to 7 pm, Jake Kulak Band from 8 pm to 11 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
- The Fastnet Pub: The Ubiquitones at 10 pm
- The Fifth Element: The Groove Merchants from 7 pm to 10 pm
Newport County Government
- No local meetings are scheduled.
What’s Up This Week
What’sUpNewp stories related to this week.
What’s Up in Newport this week: Aug. 26 – Sept. 2
On tap this week/weekend: Around The Island Race, newportFILM, Newport Polo, and more.
Cruise Ship Schedule
Coming up next on the 2024 Cruise Ship Schedule;
- Monday, Sept. 2 | Insignia
- Wednesday, Sept. 4 | Viking Mars
- Sunday, Sept. 8 | Enchanted Princess
The Latest from What’sUpNewp
Photos: Middletown 12U wins Pop Warner Super Bowl, finishes 10-0
Averie Weeden scored twice and Kavon Roberts ran in the go-ahead touchdown as Middletown beat New Bedford 20-14 at Seekonk High School
Elias Lindholm scores 1st of Boston’s 3 goals in 1st period, carrying Bruins past Panthers, 4-1
Elias Lindholm, Mikey Eyssimont and Morgan Geekie each scored a goal in an opening period that started out testy, carrying the Boston Bruins past the Florida Panthers 4-1 on Sunday.
Sandfort’s 25 points help lead Nebraska past Providence 67-58
Pryce Sandfort scored 25 points on 9-of-14 shooting, and Nebraska beat Providence 67-58 in a Hall of Fame Tip-Off contest on Saturday night.
Comic – Sour Grapes: Anytime
Sour Grapes is a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a problematic and troubled world.
Your Newport County weather forecast: 7 days on land and sea
Updated throughout the day with the latest from NOAA’s National Weather Service
Jayson Tatum scores 34 as Celtics demolish the Hornets 119-80 in NBA Cup play
Jayson Tatum had 34 points, nine assists and eight rebounds, Derrick White added 18 points and the Boston Celtics demolished the Charlotte Hornets 119-80 on Friday night for their seventh win in eight games.
Foulkes launches transition website seeking feedback and staffers
Want to work for Governor-elect Helena Buonanno Foulkes? Or just have your great idea for improving Rhode Island carried out by her administration?
On the Market: A look at every Open House across Newport County this weekend (Nov. 7 – 8)
This weekend, there are 69 scheduled open house listings across Newport County, offering a chance to explore everything from entry-level homes and condominiums to larger properties and investment opportunities.
Letter: Thank you, Newport
Ward 2 councilor-elect Emily Conklin thanks voters and says she hopes to hear from residents “even and especially when we disagree”
Zacha scores twice to lead the Bruins to a 6-2 victory over the struggling Penguins
Pavel Zacha scored twice and the Boston Bruins beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2 on Thursday night.
Revolution Wind reaches full power off Rhode Island’s coast
The 65-turbine project about 15 miles south of the state can now power 350,000 homes in Rhode Island and Connecticut. It reached full operation 14 months after a federal stop-work order nearly halted it.
Four Newport food pantries stand to gain from $50,000 holiday matching challenge
The Rhode Island Foundation will match donations to Trinity Rep’s “A Christmas Carol” with equal grants to the state food bank, which is serving a record 89,000 people a month
Hotel Viking names David Mariotti general manager
The hospitality veteran takes over the 1926 Bellevue Avenue landmark six months after its centennial renovation and reopening
Worker airlifted after falling from Appleby Street roof; OSHA investigating
Newport police and fire responded just before 8 a.m. Thursday. The man was flown to Rhode Island Hospital with significant injuries.
Letter: Before the first hard vote, agree on how you’ll talk to each other
A retired teacher asks Newport’s incoming City Council and School Committee to set ground rules for debate — starting with letting everyone speak once before anyone speaks twice
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Recent Local Obituaries
Obituary: George A Viveiros
Jul 9, 1949 — Nov 1, 2026
Obituary: Edith Stella Anthony
Jan 26, 1936 — Nov 4, 2026
Obituary: Kimberly J. Edwards
September 30, 1970 – November 1, 2026
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Further Reading + More Local Headlines
CBS News: This week on “Sunday Morning” (September 1)
WJAR: Wayfinder Hotel is back to full operation following ‘gut-wrenching’ fire in 2022
