Charter Books at 8 Broadway in Newport. Photo Credit: Charter Books Credit: Alexander Nesbitt

Good Sunday morning, Newport!

Here’s our daily rundown of what’s happening out there today, plus all that you need to know; enjoy!

Weather Forecast

  • Today: Increasing clouds, with a high near 64. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
  • Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 51. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

Marine Forecast

  • Today: WNW wind around 9 kt. Increasing clouds. Seas 1 ft or less.
  • Tonight: Variable winds 5 kt or less. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear. Seas 1 ft or less.
  • The coastal water temperature is 55 degrees.

Sun, Moon & Tide

  • Sunrise at 5:17 am. Sunset at 8:08 pm. 14 hours & 50 minutes of sun.
  • High tide at 6:47 am & 7:12 p.m. Low tide at 12:30 am & 12:05 pm.
  • The lunar phase is a Waning Crescent.

🚨 You need to know

Lian Dolan-ABIGAIL AND ALEXA SAVE THE WEDDING

Charter Books is hosting bestselling author and podcaster Lian Dolan for a talk about her new book, “Abigail and Alexa Save The Wedding,” on June 1, 2025.

The event runs from 5 to 6 p.m., featuring Dolan in conversation with Julie Gerstenblatt, who wrote “Daughters of Nantucket.”

Released on May 20, “Abigail and Alexa Save The Wedding” is a summer read that dives into the funny challenges two very different moms face while planning their kids’ wedding in Montecito, California.

The free event includes a Q&A and book signing. If you want to go, make sure to RSVP on Charter Books’ website.

📈 Yesterday’s most-read

The following were yesterday’s most-read What’sUpNewp articles.

  1. On the market: A look at 44 homes hosting Open Houses this holiday weekend (May 24 – 26)
  2. Obituary: Richard Boyd
  3. Things to do in Newport County this Memorial Day Weekend: May 22 – 26
  4. Newport expands parking benefits for residents
  5. Morning Notes: Miantonomi Park Memorial Tower open to public on Memorial Day
  6. Charting a Course: Martha Parker celebrates 40 years of Team One Newport
  7. This Day in History: May 24, 1941 – Bob Dylan is born
  8. Veronica Bruno: Newport gallery report
  9. Obituary: Karen Spohn
  10. Newport’s Black History Walking Tours return for 2025 Season

📅 Upcoming events

Here is what’s happening today in Newport.

Things To Do

Live Music & Entertainment

Newport County Public Meetings

  • No public meetings are scheduled.

Ryan Belmore is the owner and publisher of What's Up Newp. He took over the publication in 2012 and has grown it into a three-time Rhode Island Monthly Best Local News Blog (2018, 2019, 2020). He was named LION Publishers Member of the Year in 2020 and received the Dominique Award from the Arts & Cultural Society of Newport County the same year. He has been awarded grants for investigative and community journalism, and continues to coach and mentor new local news publications nationwide. Ryan...