Good Morning, Newport!
Today is September 2, the 246th day of the year; 120 days remain in 2024.
Here’s a look at all that’s happening on this Labor Day, plus the latest headlines from What’sUpNewp; enjoy!
What’s Up Today
Weather
- Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. North wind 7 to 9 mph.
- Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. North wind 7 to 10 mph.
Marine Forecast
- Today: N wind 6 to 8 kt. Mostly sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.
- Tonight: N wind 6 to 9 kt. Mostly clear. Seas 1 ft or less.
- Coastal Water Temperature: 64°F.
Sun, Moon, & Tide
- Sunrise: 6:13 am | Sunset: 7:16 pm | 13 hours and 3 minutes of sun.
- High tide at 8:08 am & 8:28 pm | Low tide at 1:47 am & 1:30 pm.
- Moon: Waning Crescent. 28.5 days, 1% lighting.
Things To Do
- 10 am to 11:15 am: Newport Black History Walking Tours
- 2 pm to 6 pm: Anna D’s Weekly Farmers Market at Anna D’s Cafe
- 3 pm to 6:30 pm: Jamestown Farmers Market at Jamestown Recreation Center
- 4 pm to 7 pm: Labor Day Clambake with McGrath’s Clambake & Catering at Ragged Island Brewing Company
Live Music & Entertainment
- Firehouse Theater: NEE JAM: North End Entertainment Jam from 7 pm to 10 pm
- Greenvale Vineyards: Craig DeMelo from 1 pm to 4 pm
- Landing: Catching Blue from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, Dave Alves Band from 4 pm to 7 pm, Jake Kulak Band from 8 pm to 11 pm
- One Pelham East: Bruce Jacques from 9:30 pm to 12:30 am
- Perro Salado: John Monllos at 5:30 pm
- Pour Judgement: Musical Menagerie at 10 pm
- The Fastnet Pub: The Ubiquitones at 10 pm
- The Fifth Element: The Groove Merchants from 7 pm to 10 pm
Newport County Government
- No local meetings are scheduled.
What’s Up This Week
What’sUpNewp stories related to this week.
What’s Up in Newport this week: Aug. 26 – Sept. 2
On tap this week/weekend: Around The Island Race, newportFILM, Newport Polo, and more.
Cruise Ship Schedule
Coming up next on the 2024 Cruise Ship Schedule;
- Monday, Sept. 2 | Insignia
- Wednesday, Sept. 4 | Viking Mars
- Sunday, Sept. 8 | Enchanted Princess
The Latest from What’sUpNewp
Sen. Dawn Euer launches reelection bid for Newport, Jamestown Senate seat
The Newport Democrat, lead sponsor of the 2021 Act on Climate, was recently ranked the second most effective Senate Democrat in a Center for Effective Lawmaking analysis of the 2023-2024 session
Newport School Committee to review superintendent applications
Newport’s School Committee will begin reviewing applications for an interim school superintendent on Wednesday to replace Colleen Burns Jermain, who announced in October that she will be leaving at the end of the school year.
A student’s perspective: ‘the sophomore slump’
Students often put pressure on themselves to excel academically, to achieve personal goals, but sometimes to impress others.
Your Newport County weather forecast: 7 days on land and sea
Updated throughout the day with the latest from NOAA’s National Weather Service
Suárez fires 8 dominant innings as Red Sox blank Blue Jays 5-0 for first 3-game winning streak
Ranger Suárez and Greg Weissert combined on a two-hitter, Carlos Narváez hit a solo home run and the Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-0 on Monday night, their third straight win and second in a row under interim manager Chad Tracy.
What Sold: A look at 13 recent sales across Newport County (April 20 – April 24, 2026)
We can expect to see more strong sales and a competitive Spring market ahead.
Rare two-colored lobster caught by fishermen off Cape Cod donated to aquarium
It might be a divided lobster, but it has united New Englanders in fascination.
NIMFest returns to Newport’s King Park Gazebo with free Sunday concerts in July and August
2026 lineup features ‘The Voice’ standout Madison Curbelo, New England Music Award winners and a season-closing soul-funk showcase
Joanne Shaw Taylor to play Newport’s JPT Film & Event Center in July
British blues-rock guitarist brings ‘Black & Gold’ tour to Washington Square venue July 9; tickets on sale May 1
Boston World Cup host committee says tailgating will be allowed for Foxborough games
Tailgating will be allowed prior to World Cup games in Gillette Stadium, after all.
Boil water notice lifted for Stone Bridge Fire District customers in Tiverton
Health department clears advisory after water main break repairs, testing show no bacteria present
Quononoquott Garden Club’s annual plant sale returns to Jamestown May 9
Perennials, herbs and native varieties on offer at Fort Getty Pavilion, with proceeds supporting island beautification
Celtics spoil Embiid’s return to action after appendectomy, beat 76ers to take 3-1 series lead
Game 5 is Tuesday night in Boston.
Sabres erupt for 4 goals in first period, win 6-1 to push Bruins to 3-1 hole in series
Josh Doan had a goal and an assist during Buffalo’s four-goal first-period, and Alex Lyon stopped 21 shots to lead the Sabres to a 6-1 victory over the Boston Bruins on Sunday for a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.
Contreras homers, Red Sox respond to Cora firing with 5-3 win over Orioles
Willson Contreras hit his sixth home run of the season and second in as many games, and the Boston Red Sox responded to the firing of manager Alex Cora with a 5-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.
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Recent Local Obituaries
Obituary: Carolyn Lois Turner
May 15, 1934 – April 19, 2026
Obituary: Brigid M. Walsh
July 21, 1945 — April 21, 2026
Obituary: Stanley E. Raymond
December 17, 1951 — April 18, 2026
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Further Reading + More Local Headlines
CBS News: This week on “Sunday Morning” (September 1)
WJAR: Wayfinder Hotel is back to full operation following ‘gut-wrenching’ fire in 2022
