Good Morning, Newport! Today is Wednesday, May 28, the 148th day of 2025. There are 217 days left in the year. 🥎 Tiverton High School’s softball team has secured a spot in the Division 2 state tournament semifinals after beating Pawtucket Co-Op 11-1 on Tuesday. What’sUpNewp’s Justin Walker was on hand for the game and […]
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ICE raid in Nantucket sees 12 removed by Coast Guard boat
At least 12 people were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Nantucket on Tuesday, May 27, according to local news. Footage from the Nantucket Current shows several handcuffed people on board a US Coast Guard boat departing the island on Tuesday afternoon. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reposted the video, using it […]
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Yelich’s grand slam in the 10th inning lifts Brewers to 5-1 win over the Red Sox
By JOE TOTORAITIS Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — Christian Yelich hit a grand slam in the 10th inning for his first career-walk-off homer, giving the Milwaukee Brewers a 5-1 win over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night. With Joey Ortiz on at second, Brice Turang lined a four-seam fastball off Liam Hendriks (0-2) for a base […]
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Newport City Council to vote on limiting parking stickers to only residential properties
Newport City Councilor David Carlin III is introducing a resolution at Wednesday’s council meeting to limit parking sticker distribution to only properties and property owners tied to residential properties. The proposal aims to tackle Newport’s ongoing parking challenges by tightening the rules on who can get city-issued parking stickers. “Parking in Newport has been and […]
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Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain joins WUN for a one-on-one conversation on May 28
Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain will join What’sUpNewp for her monthly one-on-one conversation on Wednesday, May 28, at 1:30 pm. Have a question for the Superintendent? Ask It Here.
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Morning Notes: Newport poised to advance Middle Passage Port Marker Project
Good Tuesday 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: Increasing clouds, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southwest wind 5 to […]
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Morning Notes: MLK Center and Butler Basketball team up for Juneteenth tournament
Good Monday 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: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. North wind around 6 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 51. South […]
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Swimmer circumnavigates Martha’s Vineyard ahead of ‘Jaws’ 50th anniversary
By LEAH WILLINGHAM Associated Press VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass. (AP) — A British-South African endurance athlete became the first person to swim around the island of Martha’s Vineyard on Monday, completing a 60-mile (97-kilometer) trek over multiple days to raise awareness about the plight of sharks as the film “Jaws” nears its 50th birthday. Lewis Pugh, 55, began swimming multiple […]
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Morning Notes: Bestselling author Lian Dolan to discuss new wedding novel at Charter Books
Good Sunday 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: Increasing clouds, with a high near 64. Northwest wind around 10 mph. Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 51. Northwest wind around 6 mph. […]
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GoNetspeed bringing high-speed fiber internet to Newport
GoNetspeed is bringing its high-speed fiber internet network to Newport, marking the company’s expansion into its 10th state. As the Northeast’s largest independent fiber optic network builder, GoNetspeed plans to invest $13 million in Newport, providing multigigabit internet access to over 8,200 homes and businesses. Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee emphasized the importance of this […]
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Several school superintendents on the move
In the coming days and weeks, graduates throughout Rhode Island will walk across high school stages and receive diplomas. They better be careful not to trip over those superintendents who just might be leaving. It’s an elusive number that seems to change with the day – that is the superintendent vacancies, and superintendents who appear, […]
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Morning Notes: Miantonomi Park Memorial Tower open to public on Memorial Day
Good Saturday 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: A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. West wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a […]
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Charting a Course: Martha Parker celebrates 40 years of Team One Newport
These days, as I walk the pup along the docks, I count the growing number of sailing and fishing vessels lining up in the harbor. Their colorful hulls bob gently, with crews carefully prepping these graceful “swans of the sea” for the season. Soon, the harbor will fill with beautiful white and grey sails—many competing […]
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Morning Notes: Salve Regina students showcase island-inspired art in Newport exhibition
Good Friday 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: A slight chance of showers before 7am, then a chance of showers after 3pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Northwest wind 10 to 14 […]
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Middletown faces 5.25% tax hike in proposed budget
Middletown property owners are looking at a 5.25 percent tax hike across all categories for the next fiscal year, based on preliminary rates presented at a public hearing on Wednesday (May 21). The proposed budget for Fiscal 2026 stands at $93.3 million, up about $1 million from the current $92.3 million budget. Here’s how the […]
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Congressman Amo introduces R.U.B.I.O. act to limit Secretary of State’s roles
Representative Gabe Amo (D-RI), the Democratic Vice Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, has introduced new legislation aimed at limiting the Secretary of State’s role to a single government position. The Reaffirming Unified Boundaries for Integrity and Oversight (R.U.B.I.O.) Act seeks to ensure the Secretary of State can focus exclusively on managing U.S. […]
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Genie Bouchard, Christina McHale and Anna Frey announced as Hall of Fame Open WTA wildcards
The Hall of Fame Open has awarded its first WTA main draw wildcards to former world No. 5 Genie Bouchard and American Christina McHale, while rising star Anna Frey has accepted a qualifying wildcard. “We are thrilled to welcome accomplished players like Genie Bouchard and Christina McHale, and rising star Anna Frey, to Newport,” said Brewer Rowe, Tournament Director. “Hosting […]
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NOAA’s 2025 hurricane forecast warns of a busy season – a storm scientist explains why and what meteorologists are watching
Colin Zarzycki, Penn State U.S. forecasters are expecting an above-normal 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, with 13 to 19 named storms, and 6 to 10 of those becoming hurricanes. Every year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and other forecasters release preseason outlooks for the Atlantic’s hurricane season, which runs June 1 through November 30. So, […]
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Cliff Walk restoration, Easton’s Beach concessions on Newport City Council’s May 28 docket
The Newport City Council will take up a diverse agenda at its May 28 meeting, including contracts for beach concessions, utilities supplies, and pavement marking, along with several ordinance amendments addressing smoking regulations throughout the city. The Council is set to award a one-year agreement to Rhody Surf, Inc. of Newport for umbrella and chair […]
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Newport teen named Rhode Island Youth of the Year by Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County
Adequoyah Kamali Josephine Mathews, a high school junior from Newport, has been named the 2025 Rhode Island Youth of the Year by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County. This is the highest honor a club member can receive at the state level. Mathews is now set to represent Rhode Island in the Northeast […]
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Rare May nor’easter brings rain and chance of snow to New England before Memorial Day
By PATRICK WHITTLE and ISABELLA O’MALLEY Associated Press SCARBOROUGH, Maine (AP) — An unusual May nor’easter soaked New England on Thursday and threatened to bring snow to higher elevations as the states prepared for the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Nor’easters usually arrive in the end of fall and winter and bring high winds, rough seas and precipitation […]
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Morning Notes: Local police ramp up impaired driving enforcement this weekend
Good Thursday morning, Newport! Here’s our daily rundown of what’s happening out there today, plus all that you need to know; enjoy! Weather Forecast Coastal Flood Advisory in effect from May 22, 4 PM until May 22, 7 PM Today: Rain, with thunderstorms also possible after 10 am. Some of the storms could produce heavy […]
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Newport kicks off Easton’s Beach planning workshops
Newport is launching a series of public workshops to plan the future of Easton’s Beach, aiming to balance environmental concerns with its recreational and cultural importance. Starting June 4, the month-long process will bring together locals, stakeholders, and experts to create a vision for a sustainable and vibrant beach. City officials say the workshops aim […]
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The Breakers’ historic front gates reinstalled after restoration
The Preservation Society of Newport County announced today (May 21) that restoration work on The Breakers’ massive main gates has been completed.Weighing 5,600 pounds each, the main gates were put back into place by crane on Wednesday (May 21). Two large wrought-iron crown pieces were reinstalled on Tuesday (May 20).The two main gates, two side […]
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Uncommon May nor’easter to bring rain, snow to New England states just before Memorial Day weekend
By ISABELLA O’MALLEY and PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press Nor’easters usually arrive in the end of fall and winter and bring high winds, rough seas and precipitation in the form of rain or snow. This week’s nor’easter could bring wind gusts over 40 mph (64 kph) and up to two inches (five cm) of rain in […]