The Latest WUN Headlines + A Look at What's Up on Wednesday
24-year-old Middletown man arrested by Newport Police following shooting incident; Celtic violinist Mairead Nesbitt is coming to The JPT; and more local headlines.
24-year-old Middletown man arrested by Newport Police following shooting incident
Newport Police Department today announced that they have taken a Middletown man into custody following a shooting incident on Friday morning in Newport.
Celtic violinist Mairead Nesbitt is coming to The JPT
A Grammy® and Emmy® nominated artist and composer, Máiréad Nesbitt has enchanted millions around the world as the featured Celtic violinist and founding member of the globetrotting music phenomenon Celtic Woman.
Newport’s longtime Finance Director, Interim City Manager set to retire
After over two decades of service, Laura L. Sitrin, the City of Newport’s longtime Finance Director and Interim City Manager, has announced her retirement.
Wayfinder Newport officially reopens after a comprehensive rebuild and renovation
A fire in May 2022 forced the hotel to close and undergo an extensive restoration.
Connecticut man arrested by Portsmouth Police for DUI; had two children in the car
Individual charged with DUI with minors in the vehicle.
Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns’ Almonte set to retire in 2024
League President Charles Lombardi shares gratitude for Ernie Almonte’s contributions.
RI Hospitality Association names new President and CEO
Farouk Rajab brings decades of industry experience to the role
A rare voice box transplant helped a cancer patient speak again, part of a pioneering study
A Massachusetts man has regained his voice after surgeons removed his cancerous larynx and, in a pioneering move, replaced it with a donated one.
Rhode Island Life Science Hub appoints Lilia Holt as Vice President
Hub aims to build upon $45 million investment in life sciences
Six charged in ATM, retail skimming scheme
Rhode Island, Massachusetts residents targeted
Newport Police Arrest & Dispatch Log: July 8 – 9
Three individuals taken into custody on various charges.
Rhode Island Energy customers to get new website, phone number
New website, phone number, and billing system coming August 19th
Rep. Carson’s commission studying services for older Rhode Islanders to hold meeting in Newport
The House commission studying services and programs for older adults in Rhode Island, led by Rep. Lauren H. Carson, will meet in Newport July 23 to give Aquidneck Islanders an update on its efforts and an opportunity to weigh in.
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What’s Up on Wednesday
Weather
Via the National Weather Service.
Wednesday: There is a slight chance of showers before 11 am, then a slight chance after noon. Patchy fog before 9 am. Otherwise, it is mostly cloudy, with a high near 80—south wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers after 1 am. Patchy fog after 1 am. Otherwise, it is mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 11 to 14 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%.
Marine
Via the National Weather Service.
Wednesday: SSW wind 7 to 10 kt. A slight chance of showers before 11 am, then a slight chance of showers after noon. Patchy fog before 9 am. Seas 1 ft or less.
Wednesday Night: SSW wind 10 to 12 kt. A slight chance of showers after 1 am. Patchy fog after 1 am. Seas 1 ft or less.
Water Temperature: 66°F.
Sun, Moon, & Tide
Sunrise: 5:21 am | Sunset: 8:19 pm | 14 hours and 58 minutes of sun.
High tide at 11:53 am | Low tide at 4:58 am & 5:01 pm.
Moon: Waxing Crescent. 3.8 days, 16% lighting.
Things To Do
10 am to 11 am: Outdoor Family Storytime at Newport Public Library
10 am to 11:30 am: Outdoor Community Gentle Yoga For All at Norman Bird Sanctuary
2 pm to 6 pm: Aquidneck Growers Market – Wednesday on Memorial Boulevard
2:30 pm to 3:30 pm: Magic Tree House Book Party at Newport Public Library
3:30 pm to 4:15 pm: Free Wednesday Nature Walk at Norman Bird Sanctuary
4 pm: Newport Classical Music Festival presents Duo Kayo at Newport Art Museum
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm: Fermentation Class at Forty 1 North
6:35 pm: Newport Gulls vs. Ocean State Waves at Cardines Field
8 pm: Newport Classical Music Festival presents An Evening with Laura Benanti at The Breakers
Live Music & Entertainment
Buskers: Open Mic with Mike Warner at 9 pm
Fastnet Pub: Trivia at 9 pm
Fifth Element: Ruby Mac from 7 pm to 10 pm
JPT Film & Event Center: Thelma at 4:30 pm, Ghostlight at 7:30 pm
Landing: Dan Decristofaro from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, Nick Sproviero from 4 pm to 7 pm, Jim Devlin from 8 pm to 11 pm
Newport Playhouse: Nunsense: A Musical! at 11 am
Newport Vineyards: Le Mechante et le Connard from 5 pm to 8 pm
O’Brien’s Pub: Eoin Egan from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm
One Pelham East: Adam Go from 9 pm to 12:30 am
Ragged Island Brewing Company: Summer Concert Series featuring Mr. Chubb from 6 pm to 9 pm
Sardella’s: Live Jazz Music at 7 pm
The Quencher: Karaoke at 9 pm
Newport County Government
Jamestown: Jamestown Board of Canvassers at 3 pm, Jamestown Harbor Management Commission at 5 pm
Little Compton: Little Compton Agricultural Conservancy Trust at 6 pm
Middletown: Middletown Economic Development Advisory Committee at 4:30 pm, Middletown Planning Board at 6 pm, Middletown Affordable Housing Committee at 6 pm
Newport: Newport Beach Commission at 5 pm, Newport City Council at 5:30 pm, Newport City Council at 6:30 pm
Tiverton: Tiverton Personnel Board at 5 pm
What’s Up This Week
What’sUpNewp stories related to this week.
What’s Up in Newport this week: July 8 – 14
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Alan Bernstein brings his Jazz Quartet to King Park on July 12
Nearly 300 registered swimmers to cross Narragansett Bay on July 13
61st Wickford Art Festival set for July 13 – 14
IYRS School of Technology & Trades to host 27th Annual Summer Gala on July 13
What’s Up Interview: RI music legend John Cafferty, playing PPAC on July 13
Sakonnet Vineyard to host ‘UnWINED Saturday Yoga Series’
Los Duderinos and Bill Bartholomew to perform at King Park on July 14
Cruise Ship Schedule
Coming up next on the 2024 Cruise Ship Schedule.
Thursday, July 11 | Silver Shadow
Saturday, July 13 | Silver Shadow
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