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Good Wednesday 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: Patchy fog before 4 pm, then patchy fog after 5 pm. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 62. South wind 6 to 10 mph.
  • Tonight: Patchy fog. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
  • Tomorrow: Patchy fog before 9 am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the morning.

Marine Forecast

  • Today: SSW wind 5 to 9 kt becoming SSE in the morning. Patchy fog before 4 pm, then Patchy fog after 5 pm. Seas 1 ft or less.
  • Tonight: SW wind 5 to 7 kt. Patchy fog. Seas 1 ft or less.
  • Tomorrow: Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming SSW 5 to 7 kt in the afternoon. A slight chance of showers after 5 pm. Patchy fog before 9 am. Seas 1 ft or less.
  • The coastal water temperature is 52 degrees.

Sun, Moon & Tide

  • Sunrise at 5:34 am. Sunset at 7:49 pm. 14 hours & 15 minutes of sun.
  • High tide at 4:56 am & 5:24 p.m. Low tide at 11:08 am & 11:36 p.m.
  • The lunar phase is a Waxing Gibbous.

🚨 You need to know

With Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 11) just around the corner, Newport and Bristol Counties are rolling out the red carpet for moms with an array of activities and experiences.

Discover Newport, the area’s official convention and visitors bureau, has put together a handy guide to help families celebrate mothers and mother figures this weekend or any time of year.

The guide covers all the bases, from classic brunches to relaxing harbor tours, vineyard and brewery visits, and more.

Some standout options include garden tours, harbor cruises, spa treatments, and afternoon tea services. There’s truly something for every mom, no matter her interests.

This guide is a great resource for both locals and out-of-towners looking to make the day extra special for the important women in their lives.

If you’re still planning your Mother’s Day celebrations, head over to Discover Newport’s website for their full list of activities and recommendations.

Here’s what else you need to know

Newport Classical’s Executive Director, Gillian Fox, will become the next President and CEO of the Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts in Katonah, N.Y.

newportFILM is hosting a special screening of “DEAF PRESIDENT NOW!” in collaboration with the Rhode Island School for the Deaf and Apple TV+. The event will be held on May 15 at Avon Cinema in Providence.

The MLK Community Center is kicking off registration for the next round of The Kids’ Wonder Lab. This free program helps children between 18 months and 4 years old develop their skills through play.

Newport’s historic Belmont Chapel is gearing up for its first art exhibition after a major restoration.

📈 Tuesday’s most read

The following are the most-read What’sUpNewp articles for May 6, 2025.

  1. What Sold: A look at 23 recent sales in Newport County (April 28 – May 2)
  2. Man arrested for carrying concealed firearm at Glen Manor House
  3. Obituary: Diane Conner
  4. Obituary: Captain Richard Anthony Peters USN (Ret)
  5. New exhibition to open at Newport Historical Society
  6. Michael and Tish Curtis Behan named co-grand marshals of 2026 Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade
  7. Newport Classical to bid farewell to Executive Director Gillian Fox
  8. Tiverton Police apprehend suspect in casino larceny and home break-in
  9. CUSP Gallery brings contemporary art to Belmont Chapel
  10. Letter to the Editor: Let’s focus on the ‘big picture’

📅 Upcoming events

Here is what’s happening today in Newport.

Things To Do

Live Music & Entertainment

  • Buskers: Open Mic with Mike Warner at 9 pm
  • Fastnet Pub: Trivia at 9 pm
  • JPT Film & Event Center: Secret Mall Apartment at 4:30 pm, The Friend at 7:30 pm
  • Newport Vineyards: Trivia at 6 pm
  • O’Brien’s Pub: Board Game Night at 5 pm
  • Ragged Island Brewing Company: Graham Hempstead at 5:30 pm

Newport County Public Meetings

Organizing an event? Submit it to What’sUpNewp’s event calendar.

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 is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists, Online News Association, and Local Independent Online News Publishers. He is committed to the codes of ethics of these organizations: accuracy, independence, accountability, and transparency.

In Newport, Ryan served on the boards of the Fort Adams Trust and Potter League for Animals, and hosted a daily radio talk show for four years.

In 2021, Ryan moved to Alexandria, Virginia, to support his wife Jen's career. He launched The Alexandria Brief in 2025, applying what he learned in Newport to a new community. With the help of some talented on-the-ground contributors, he still runs What's Up Newp — and always will.

Contact: ryan@whatsupnewp.com.

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