Today is Monday, December 4, 2023.
🎉 To celebrate its 43rd Anniversary, Brick Alley Pub is offering 50% off nacho platters today (dine-in only with beverage purchase). Read More → In celebration of its 43rd Anniversary, Brick Alley Pub will offer 50% off all nachos on December 4.
🏈 Cameron Dicker made a pair of 38-yard field goals, and punter JK Scott pinned the Patriots inside their 20 yard-line seven times in a cold and drenching rain on Sunday to give the Chargers a 6-0 victory over the New England Patriots and their latest hapless quarterback, Bailey Zappe. Read More → With pair of FGs, Chargers beat Patriots and latest hapless QB, 6-0.
💰 Salaries in New England are growing faster than inflation for the second consecutive quarter, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston’s latest report on New England’s economic conditions. Read More → Federal Reserve: New England salaries growing faster than inflation.
📱 Newport residents are now able to report coyote sightings and encounters directly from their mobile devices through the City’s 311 ReportIt! Newport app. Read More→ Newport Police launch a coyote reporting tool
💸 ICYMI: A Newport resident is among five finalists who have the chance to win the $1 million grand prize in the “Powerball First Millionaire of the Year” promotion. Read More → Newport resident in the running for ‘Powerball First Millionaire of the Year’ on Dick Clark’s New Years Rockin’ Eve.
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WHAT’S UP TODAY
WEATHER
- Today: Increasing clouds, with a high near 52. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
- Tonight: Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low of around 36. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph.
- Extended Forecast: 7-Day Weather Forecast
- Surf Forecast: 3-day Surf Forecast
MARINE FORECAST
- Today: W wind 6 to 9 kt. Increasing clouds. Seas 1 ft or less.
- Tonight: WNW wind 5 to 10 kt. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy. Seas 1 ft or less.
- Coastal Water Temperature: 51°F.
SUN, MOON, & TIDE
- Sunrise: 6:55 am | Sunset: 4:15 pm | 9 hours and 20 minutes of sun.
- High tide at 12:32 am & 12:46 pm | Low tide at 5:32 am & 6:39 pm.
- Moon: Waning Gibbous. 21 days, 62% lighting.
THINGS TO DO
- Christmas in Newport throughout Newport
- Holidays at the Newport Mansions
- 5 pm: Friends of the Waterfront Annual Meeting at Newport Marriott
- 5 pm: King Park Christmas Tree Lighting In honor of Eugene “Willie” Olechnowicz
- 6 pm: Financial and Technical Assistance for Farmers– Information Session at Tiverton Public Library
- 7 pm: Adult Beginner Barre and Stretch at The Academy at Newport Contemporary Ballet
- Organizing an event? Submit events to What’sUpNewp!
LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
- Firehouse Theater: NEE JAM from 7 pm to 10 pm
- Midtown Oyster Bar: Yacht Cub Rejects at 9 pm
- Perro Salado: John Monllos at 5:30 pm
- The Fastnet Pub: The Ubiquitones at 10 pm
- The Fifth Element: The Groove Merchants at 7 pm
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
- Jamestown: Senior Services Committee at 5:30 pm, Town Council at 5:30 pm
- Little Compton: Pension Committee at 9 am, Recreation Committee at 7 pm
- Middletown: Town Council at 5:30 pm, School Committee at 5:30 pm
- Newport: Planning Board at 6:30 pm
- Portsmouth: School Committee – Policy Subcommittee at 1 pm, Free Public Library at 7 pm
- See the agendas and a complete list of public meetings across Rhode Island here.
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Federal Reserve: New England salaries growing faster than inflation
Salaries in New England are growing faster than inflation for the second consecutive quarter, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston’s latest report on New England’s economic conditions.
In celebration of its 43rd Anniversary, Brick Alley Pub will offer 50% off all nachos on December 4
“We are incredibly grateful for all the support, having been able to serve you for the past 43 years. And no better way to say thank you than 50% off our famous nacho platters!”
Letter: My take on “the great awakening” meeting
By David Reise, Portsmouth
Brad Marchand gets natural hat trick in 3rd period; Bruins beat Blue Jackets, 3-1
Brad Marchand recorded a natural hat trick in the third period to lead the Boston Bruins to a 3-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday night.
With pair of FGs, Chargers beat Patriots and latest hapless QB, 6-0
Justin Herbert threw for 212 yards and set up a pair of Cameron Dicker field goals that were all the Los Angeles Chargers needed on a cold and rainy day for their first shutout in six years, a 6-0 victory over the New England Patriots and their latest hapless quarterback, Bailey Zappe.
Davis, Hyman help Rhode Island women upset No. 25 Princeton 60-58
Dee Dee Davis scored 21 points and Teisha Hyman hit the tie-breaking bucket with 33 seconds to play, lifting Rhode Island to a 60-58 win over No. 25 Princeton on Sunday.
Clayton’s 15 points sparks Maine to a 60-49 win over Brown
Jaden Clayton scored 15 points as Maine beat Brown 60-49 on Sunday.
With Jones struggling, Patriots go with 3 QBs vs. Chargers. Cunningham promoted from practice squad
The New England Patriots dressed three quarterbacks for Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers, with Bailey Zappe expected to start in place of the benched Mac Jones and rookie Malik Cunningham promoted from the practice squad.
Bullets scattered on Rhode Island roadway after wild pursuit of vehicle laden with ammo
The motorist remained in jail on Sunday, two days after the chase ended with his SUV crashing and spilling bullets and cartridges on a roadway in East Providence, police said.
Marchand scores late in OT to lift Bruins to 4-3 win over Maple Leafs
Brad Marchand scored at 4:52 of overtime as the Boston Bruins beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 on Saturday night.
Hopkins scores 24, Providence beats Rhode Island 84-69
Bryce Hopkins’ 24 points helped Providence defeat Rhode Island 84-69 on Saturday night.
Salve Regina defeats Old Westbury, 77-56
College Basketball (men): Salve Regina 77, Old Westbury 56
Newport Salvation Army invites the public to Adopt A Kettle this holiday season
The Newport Salvation Army has introduced a program inviting any community-spirited individual, family, or company team to Adopt A Kettle this holiday season.
With Jayson Tatum ejected late in 3rd quarter, Celtics beat 76ers 125-119
Jayson Tatum insists he didn’t lose swear or lose his temper. He still wound up watching the end of the game from Boston’s locker room.
Pinzon’s 15 help Bryant beat Brown 69-66
Rafael Pinzon’s 15 points helped Bryant defeat Brown 69-66 on Friday night.
Newport Police launch a coyote reporting tool
Newport residents are now able to report coyote sightings and encounters directly from their mobile devices through the City’s 311 ReportIt! Newport app.
7-Day Weather forecast for Newport County
Here’s what’s on tap for weather this week and weekend.
3-day Surf Forecast for Rhode Island
Forecast includes rip current risk, surf height, weather, winds, and more.
RECENT LOCAL OBITUARIES
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- RIDOT to permanently close old Downtown Newport exit on Dec. 8
- Bullets scattered on Rhode Island roadway after wild pursuit of vehicle laden with ammo
- Newport Police launch a coyote reporting tool
- Newport resident in the running for ‘Powerball First Millionaire of the Year’ on Dick Clark’s New Years Rockin’ Eve
- In celebration of its 43rd Anniversary, Brick Alley Pub will offer 50% off all nachos on December 4
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