Miantonomi Park Tower . Credit: City of Newport

Good Saturday 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: A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. West wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
  • Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind around 9 mph.

Marine Forecast

  • Today: W wind 8 to 11 kt. A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Seas 1 ft or less.
  • Tonight: WNW wind around 8 kt. A slight chance of showers before 8pm. Seas 1 ft or less.
  • The coastal water temperature is 55 degrees.

Sun, Moon & Tide

  • Sunrise at 5:18 am. Sunset at 8:07 pm. 14 hours & 49 minutes of sun.
  • High tide at 5:49 am & 6:18 p.m. Low tide at 11:17 am.
  • The lunar phase is a Waning Crescent.

🚨 You need to know

Newport residents and visitors are once again being invited to climb to the top of Newport as the Miantonomi Park Memorial Tower opens to the public on Monday, May 26th from 12 to 3 p.m. in observance of Memorial Day. 

This event, which is being organized by the City, Miantonomi Park Commission, and the Aquidneck Land Trust, aims to recognize the historical significance of the tower as a memorial to the Veterans of World War I.

Completed in 1929; the 100-foot stone tower was designed by William Kendall of the renowned architectural firm McKim, Mead & White and stands atop one of the highest points in Newport. 

Adults and families are welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult. The interior stone steps, lead to a narrow metal staircase that ascends to the top observation deck. 

Located on the highest point in Newport, views of Providence and Block Island are common on clear days.  Cameras are encouraged and all are welcome to climb.

📈 Yesterday’s most-read

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

  1. Obituary: Richard Boyd
  2. Obituary: Karen Spohn
  3. Puddingstone Music unveils inaugural Summer Festival for 2025
  4. Free hop-on hop-off trolley returns to Newport
  5. Obituary: Esther Bernstein
  6. Things to do in Newport County this Memorial Day Weekend: May 22 – 26
  7. Newport expands parking benefits for residents
  8. Congressman Amo introduces R.U.B.I.O. act to limit Secretary of State’s roles
  9. Sold-out Rosecliff forum unites experts to save Newport’s iconic trees
  10. Record-breaking $3.7 million land sale in Jamestown marks highest since 2017

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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...