Easton's Beach Community Workshops (via City of Newport)

Good Morning, Newport! Today is Tuesday, June 17, the 168th day of 2025. There are 197 days left in the year.

🚨 You need to know

Newport is reaching out to its residents for input on redesigning Easton’s Beach. The city has planned several workshops throughout June to gather community feedback and ideas.

“Help shape the future of Easton’s Beach!” Newport officials announced on social media, urging locals to get involved.

The series started with a “Beach Walk-Shop” at Easton’s Beach on Monday, followed by a brainstorming session at Innovate Newport.

On Tuesday (June 17), you can check out the first Design Open House from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Newport Elks Lodge. They’ll show off some initial design concepts and want to hear what you think.

There’s a second Design Open House on Wednesday (June 18) from 3 to 5 p.m. at Salve Regina University’s DiStefano Hall. This time, they’ll present updated designs based on feedback from the first session.

The final workshop is set for June 30 (Monday) from 6 to 8 p.m. and will be held online via Zoom. It will showcase the final design concept, which incorporates input from the public and city leaders.

What else you need to know

🆕 The Jamestown Newport Ferry is expanding its operations with the addition of a new vessel to its fleet, the Coastal Princess.

🏘️ Last week, fourteen homes across Jamestown, Little Compton, Newport, Portsmouth, and Tiverton successfully sold according to data sourced from the Rhode Island statewide MLS. Tyler Bernadyn has a look at what sold.

🎬 newportFILM on Monday announced the 15th Anniversary season of newportFILM Outdoors. This beloved summer documentary series transforms Aquidneck Island’s most iconic landscapes into open-air cinemas every Thursday, from June 26 through August 28.

👉 The House of Representatives has passed a resolution introduced by Rep. Lauren H. Carson celebrating the recognition of Newport heroine Ida Lewis by the National Lighthouse Museum with its Past Light Keeper Award.

📈 Yesterday’s most-read

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

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  4. Obituary: Peter Barry
  5. Middletown High School celebrates Class of 2025 Graduation
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  7. Morning Notes: Ca’ del Bosco Wine Garden offers coastal views and refreshing beverages through September 1
  8. Red Sox trade Rafael Devers to the Giants in a blockbuster deal
  9. Obituary: Margaret H. Stevenson
  10. What Sold: A look at 14 recent sales in Newport County (June 9 – 13)

📅 What’s Up Today

Weather Forecast

  • Today: A chance of showers, mainly before 7 am. Cloudy, with a high near 65. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%.
  • Tonight: A chance of showers, mainly after 4 am. Cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind around 7 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%.

Marine Forecast

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  • The coastal water temperature is 59 degrees.

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