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Good Morning! Today is September 1, the 245th day of the year; 121 days remain in 2024.

Top Stories From Last Week

Newport City Council recently approved a settlement with RIDOT, providing an additional $125,000 for a property dispute related to a bridge realignment project. Meanwhile, Middletown resident Ronald Kobayashi will be recognized for his dedication to keeping his community clean, while Newport teachers express concerns about recent actions by the school superintendent that allegedly violate their collective bargaining agreement.
Top Stories
Newport City Council approves settlement with RIDOT
Newport City Council settles property dispute with RIDOT, receiving an additional $125,000.
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Middletown resident to be recognized by Middletown Town Council, Police Department
83-year-old Middletown resident Ronald Kobayashi will be recognized for his daily commitment to keeping his neighborhood clean.
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"We Are Begging for Help," Newport Teachers' Union President tells Newport City Council
Newport teachers are working under "work to contract" conditions due to contract violations and unfair labor practices by the superintendent.
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This Day In Newport History – August 29, 1778: Battle of Rhode Island
The First Rhode Island Infantry, the first all-black unit in the US, defeated British assaults at the Battle of Rhode Island.
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Newport Police Arrest & Dispatch Log: August 27 – 28
Dennis Shannon was cited for publicly urinating, expectorating, or defecating.
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2024 Rhythm & Roots Festival kicks off in grand style
Rhythm & Roots Festival honors late founder Chuck Wentworth with a charitable foundation to support young musicians.
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Ask The Superintendent: Colleen Burns Jermain will join What'sUpNewp for a one-on-one conversation on August 29
Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain will discuss the latest teacher negotiations and Rogers High School construction.
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On This Day – August 28, 1987: Actor John Huston dies in Middletown
John Huston, renowned actor and director, passed away in Middletown, Rhode Island, while working on his final film, "Mr. North."
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DEM: Rhode Island state beach facilities close following Labor Day weekend
State beach facilities in Rhode Island will close after Labor Day, except for a few concessions that will remain open for a few more weeks.
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Lane closures schedule for Newport Pell Bridge September 3 – 6
The Newport Pell Bridge will have multiple lane closures for electrical and signage installation tasks.
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Aquidneck Avenue commercial property sells for $3.5 million
Lila Delman Compass facilitated the sale of a commercial waterfront property in Middletown for $3.5 million.
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Rhode Island Police Chiefs step up patrols for Labor Day Weekend
Police chiefs in Rhode Island will bolster patrols over Labor Day weekend to deter impaired driving.
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The Breakers will host 'SEARCHERS (Act 3)', a contemporary art installation by Hadi Falapishi
Hadi Falapishi's art installation at The Breakers explores themes of migration, acceptance, and curiosity through 100 paintings and sculptures.
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Blue-Green Algae Bloom closes Lower Melville Pond
Lower Melville Pond and Carr Pond closed due to blue-green algae bloom, posing health risks to humans and pets.
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197 Newport voters have participated in the Statewide Primary so far
Newport's voter turnout for the State Primary is low, with only 197 voters participating so far.
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Newport City Council honors late resident with pier dedication
Kevin Sheekey's dedication to Newport Harbor, especially the Stone Pier, led to its expansion and now bears his name.
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Generative artificial intelligence (AI) assisted a What'sUpNewp journalist with the reporting included in this newsletter.

What’s Up Today

Weather

  • Today: There is a chance of showers, mainly before 5 pm. Patchy fog between 2 pm and 4 pm. Otherwise, it is cloudy, with a high near 75. South wind 7 to 14 mph. The chance of precipitation is 50%—new precipitation amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch possible.
  • Tonight: A slight chance of showers before 9 pm. Patchy fog before midnight. Otherwise, it is mostly cloudy, with a low of around 64. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%.

Marine Forecast

  • Today: SSW wind 6 to 9 kt, increasing to 9 to 12 kt in the afternoon. There is a chance of showers, mainly before 5 pm. Patchy fog before noon, then Patchy fog between 2pm and 4 pm. Seas 1 ft or less.
  • Tonight: SW wind 5 to 9 kt, becoming W after midnight. A slight chance of showers before 9 pm. Patchy fog before midnight. Seas 1 ft or less.
  • Coastal Water Temperature: 64°F.

Sun, Moon, & Tide

  • Sunrise: 6:12 am | Sunset: 7:17 pm | 13 hours and 5 minutes of sun.
  • High tide at 7:26 am & 7:52 pm | Low tide at 1:24 am & 12:50 pm.
  • Moon: Waning Crescent. 27.6 days, 4% lighting.

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Newport County Government

  • No local meetings are scheduled.

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