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Governor Raimondo takes next step in becoming Commerce Secretary; 90+ job opportunities available right now; What's Up Newp moves newsletters to Substack

What's Up Newp will use Substack to publish our popular daily newsletter and to connect in new ways with our supporters and readers.

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Jan 26, 2021
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Good Evening,

Things may look a little new here. We promise it’s going to be ok.

What’s Up Newp now on Substack

In an ongoing attempt to improve the user experience with our readers and supporters, What’s Up Newp today announces that we have joined Substack.

What’s Up Newp intends to use Substack to publish our popular daily newsletter, What’s Up in Newport Today, and to connect in new ways with our supporters and readers. Read all about this here.

In late February we’ll take the next big step in catching up to 2021 with a brand new professional website. Stay tuned for more info there.

Yes, we’re growing up right before your eyes.

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I’m Ryan Belmore, Owner & Publisher of What’s Up Newp, and I love hearing from readers! Replying to this email lands you in my personal inbox. What’s Up Newp newsletters are here to serve as a conversation between neighbors, so don't be shy to tell me what you'd like to see in future newsletters or on whatsupnewp.com.

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As we’ve mentioned, we’re not bots and we want to make sure that we’re making the most of your time and attention. What’s Up Newp has recently landed in your inboxes twice per day - at 7 am with What’s Up In Newport Today and around 5 pm with a quick look at the headlines from the day.

Here are three options, hit reply and let us know what you prefer

  • Option A) What’s Up In Newport Today (includes weather, things to do, latest headlines, etc) every day at 7 am and What’s Up Newp Daily Recap (quick recap of all the latest headlines) every weekday at 5 pm.

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Hit reply and let us know. Also, feel free to provide any other feedback (we should send less often, we should send later, we should send earlier, etc).


The Latest What’s Up Newp Headlines

  • Former Pawsox Manager Ron Johnson dies of COVID-19

  • Now Hiring: 91 job opportunities available in Newport County right now

  • An outdoor learning pavilion will be installed this Spring at the AgInnovation Farm in Portsmouth

  • Lt. Governor McKee will be the keynote speaker at the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Meeting

  • Hidden Newport: Newport String Project to host the second concert in their virtual series at the Belmont Chapel

  • Newport Historical Society to host a virtual lecture on Historic Real Estate with author Dr. Whitney Martinko on February 25

  • Newport Partnership for Families honors Child & Family’s Rob Archer for his Leadership Chairing the Chronic Early Absenteeism and Truancy Reduction Initiative

  • Entries open for The Ocean Race Europe, Mirpuri Foundation Racing Team becomes first to enter the new event

  • Newport recreation hosting Valentine’s Scavenger Hunt, winner to receive a 2021 Easton’s Beach Parking Sticker

Recent Local Obituaries

  • Vasco Tito Camacho

  • William “Bill Aloysius Dunn

  • Anna C. Rosa

  • Barbara Ann Dunn

  • Richard A. Camara


Governor Raimondo’s Big Day

Governor Gina Raimondo was vetted by the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee earlier today. With a vote, the committee would send Raimondo’s nomination to the Senate floor. Here are three local stories with more background and information.

WPRI - Senators give Raimondo warm reception, clearing her path to cabinet

WJAR - Raimondo lays out her priorities if confirmed for commerce secretary

The Public’s Radio - Biden's Commerce pick, Raimondo, voices tough line on China

Secretary of Commerce Nominee Gina Raimondo’s Opening Statement


COVID-19 in Rhode Island (as of Jan. 26)

  • COVID-19 in Rhode Island: The latest data


What’s Up Newp is committed to being your award-winning, locally owned, independent news source. Thanks for sticking with us, and for your support, as we take a few steps to improve what we do.

We’ll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning at 7 am.

~ Ryan Belmore

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