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
This Day in RI History: June 10, 1772 – The burning of the HMS Gaspee
One of the most celebrated events in Rhode Island history happened on June 10th, 1772. The Gaspee Affair, which is still celebrated annually with festivals, a parade and a re-enactment, was a pivital moment in the lead-up to the American Revolution.
Your Newport County weather forecast: 7 days on land and sea
Updated throughout the day with the latest from NOAA’s National Weather Service
Newport City Council agenda for June 10 includes proposals on hotels, housing and tree preservation
Wednesday’s meeting also takes up special event licenses for the Newport Pride Festival and Newport Air Show, a continued resolution on a Castle Hill Inn aquaculture application, and a city manager presentation on solar at school facilities
Nick Martinez goes 7 innings, Ben Williamson and Nick Fortes hit RBI doubles, Rays beat Red Sox 4-3
Nick Martinez gave up six hits over seven innings, Ben Williamson and Nick Fortes hit RBI doubles, and the Tampa Bay Rays held on to beat the Boston Red Sox 4-3 on Tuesday night.
Providence-Newport ferry service returns Friday with weekend stops in Bristol
Seastreak’s seasonal route, run in partnership with RIDOT, offers a scenic one-hour trip with adult fares starting at $12 one-way
Jane Pickens Theater marks America’s 250th with ‘American Character(s)’ film series
Running June 10 through July 7, the Newport series pairs Hollywood classics and documentaries with special events, including an in-person appearance by journalist Amy Goodman
Chamber’s Politics & Pancakes returns June 23 with finance chairmen Abney, DiPalma
The two lawmakers who lead the General Assembly’s finance committees will discuss the state budget and election-year issues at Ochre Court
Charter Books to host Juneteenth author talk on slavery and freedom in Newport
Dr. Akeia de Barros Gomes will discuss “Echoes From the Attic,” a new book on Newport’s Black descendant community, on June 17
Local Democratic party leaders endorse Foulkes and Khamsyvoravong over incumbents
The Democratic challengers for governor and lieutenant governor, Helena Buonanno Foulkes and Xay Khamsyvoravong, won the backing of local party leaders during a closed-door meeting at the Rochambeau Library in Providence Monday night.
Arts & Cultural Alliance to honor local artists at Raise Up the Arts event June 24
The annual Newport County celebration features live music, a silent auction and four awards, including recognition for the Newport String Project
RWU expands Blue Fellows Program in second year, adds Maine research partner
Roger Williams University’s marine research fellowship grows from seven to 10 students and welcomes the Bigelow Laboratory as a new partner
What Sold: A look at recent home sales across Newport County (June 1 – 5)
Last week, 23 properties changed hands across Newport County, highlighted by several significant transactions in Jamestown.
Díaz hits leadoff homer and Aranda delivers go-ahead single to lift Rays over Red Sox 3-1
Yandy Díaz hit a leadoff homer and drove in two runs as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 3-1 on Monday night.
The wisdom we carry: Celebrating the voices of older adults by listening to their lived experiences
Helen, Gail, Dr. Jeremiah and Sister Alice all exemplify a message worth remembering daily, whatever your age
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Recent Local Obituaries
Obituary: Thomas R. Craft
November 8, 1948 — June 4, 2026
Obituary: John E. Brainard II
February 6, 1941 – June 5, 2026
Obituary: Robert Lima
June 23, 1942 – June 2, 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
