Good Morning! Today is Thursday, September 7, 2023.
Game Amo, the Democratic nominee for Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District, joined What’sUpNewp for a live virtual one-on-one conversation yesterday. During the conversation we discuss the primary election, what it’s going to take to win in the General Election on November 7, what he hopes to accomplish for Rhode Island, and more. Watch Here
Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain also joined What’sUpNewp for a live virtual one-on-one conversation yesterday. During the conversation, we discuss the new school year, and the latest on the Rogers High School construction project, and more. Watch Here
Tyler Bernadyn has a look at the 23 homes that changed hands last week across Newport County. Read More
Ken Abrams with a look at the top spots in Newport County and beyond for picking those apples. Read More
What’s Up Today
Weather
- Today: Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
- Tonight: Patchy fog after 3 am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low of around 70. South wind 5 to 9 mph.
- 7-Day Weather forecast | 3-day Surf Forecast
Marine Forecast
- Today: Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming S 5 to 8 kt in the afternoon. Sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.
- Tonight: SSW wind 5 to 8 kt becoming variable and less than 5 kt in the evening. Patchy fog after 3am. Seas 1 ft or less.
- Coastal Water Temperature: 70°F.
Sun, Moon, & Tide
- Sunrise: 6:17 am | Sunset: 7:09 pm | 12 hours and 51 minutes of sun.
- High tide at 2:11 am & 2:46 pm | Low tide at 7:06 am & 10:03 pm.
- Moon: Last Quarter Moon. 22.1 days, 50% lighting.
Things To Do
- 6 pm: Cocktail Club: Penicillin at One Bellevue
- 7:15 pm: Saint of Second Chances – newportFILM Outdoors at Cardines Field
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Live Music & Entertainment
- JPT Film & Event Center: Barbie at 4 pm, Good from National Theatre Live at 7 pm
- Landing: Justin Pomfret at 4:30 pm, Timmy Smith at 7 pm
- Midtown Oyster Bar: John Erikson at 8 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe: Spiffy at 9 pm
- newportFILM: Saint of Second Chances – newportFILM Outdoors at 7:15 pm at Cardines Field
- O’Brien’s Pub: Derrick Keane playing Irish tunes from 5 pm to 8 pm
- Pour Judgement: Live music from 10 pm to 1 am
- Perro Salado: The Honky Tonk Knights at 9:30 pm
- Ragged Island Brewing Co.: Trivia In The Barn from 6 pm to 8:30 pm
- Top Of Pelham: Dueling Pianos at 8 pm
Local Government
- Jamestown: School Committee at 6:30 pm
- Portsmouth: Zoning Board of Review at 7 pm, Tree Commission at 7 pm
- Tiverton: North End and Industrial/Business Park Advisory Subcommittee at 7 pm
- See a complete list of public meetings across Rhode Island here.
Cruise Ships
Here’s what’s coming up on the cruise ship schedule;
- Thursday, Sept. 7: Seaborn Quest II & American Star
- Friday, Sept. 8: American Constitution
- Sunday, Sept. 10: Emerald Princess
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City of Newport asking the community to help update the City Council’s Strategic Plan
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How gas prices have changed in Providence in the last week
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‘Six Picks’ apple orchards – top spots in Newport County and beyond
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Live Results: 2023 Special Election – Representative in Congress District 1
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Newport County Home Sales: 23 homes changed hands last week (Aug. 28 – Sept. 1)
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Newport Police Arrest & Dispatch Report: Sept. 5 – 6
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7-Day Weather forecast for Newport County
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3-day Surf Forecast for Rhode Island
Forecast includes rip current risk, surf height, weather, winds, and more.
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Further Reading
Lacking participants, Newport police eye growth for camera registry program (WJAR)
