What’s Up in Newport County Today: Tuesday, January 26
A look at what's happening, new, and to do in Newport County today.
Good Morning,
We spent nearly forty minutes chatting with Lt. Governor Dan McKee yesterday about his goals and plans are as Governor of Rhode Island, small businesses, COVID-19, vaccines, and more. If you missed our chat, you can watch it here.
Governor Raimondo’s nomination hearing for Secretary of Commerce begins at 10 am this morning. The process could take days or weeks. Raimondo currently has a State of the State Address scheduled for February 3. Lt. Gov McKee told us that his team is planning on a transition in mid-February but believes that his transition to Governor could come as soon as February 5.
Representative Lauren Carson (D. Dist. 75, Newport) has released a survey to her constituents concerning issues facing the Ocean State. Newporters can voice their opinion on important topics such as the expansion of gun safety measures, climate change and sea-level rise, broadband expansion, the impact of the Newport Pell Bridge realignment, and – of course – the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reading Across Rhode Island, the Pell Center for International Relations and Public Policy. will kick off their community reading program this evening with a reading “New York Times” bestselling book “Stamped“.
Bree Newsome, the artist who drew national attention in 2015 when she climbed the flagpole in front of the South Carolina Capitol building and removed a Confederate battle flag, will be the speaker for the University of Rhode Island’s Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration on Feb. 2.
RIDOH has provided their weekly update and 40 states now have travel restrictions upon entry to Rhode Island.
On Monday, the RIDOH reported the following COVID-19 data;
Tests Prior Day: 7,994
New Positive Cases: 301
Percent Positive Prior Day: 3.8%
People Hospitalized: 347
New Fatalities: 9
Cumulative Totals Since Begining of Pandemic
Total Tests: 2,418,019
Total Positive Cases: 111,754
Total Fatalities: 2,110
Vaccine
First Doses Administered: 59,259
Second Doses Administered: 14,735
People Fully Vaccinated: 14,735
Total Doses Administered: 73,994
As COVID-19 vaccination sites continue to roll out across the country, the City of Newport has issued a call for volunteers to help Newport get vaccinated.
Happy Birthday today to Sarah Heaton, Matthew Valletta, Aaron Regunberg, Sharon Higgins, and Arly Bratman!
Let’s dive into what else is happening, new, and to do out there…
The Latest From What’s Up Newp
City of Newport issues call for volunteers to assist in COVID-19 vaccination
What’s Up in Newport County this week: Jan. 25 – 31
Newport Bermuda Race-Prep Series begins with Bucket List Webinar in February
Grey Sail Brewing becomes first craft brewery in Rhode Island to capture and reuse CO2 emissions
LIVE ON WUN | WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Lieutenant Governor Dan McKee
COVID-19 in Rhode Island: The latest data
List: States with travel restrictions upon entry to Rhode Island
Rep. Ruggiero to host an online community forum with RIDOH’s Dr. Chan on Friday
For the very latest news and information, visit www.whatsupnewp.com.
What’s Up Today in Newport County
Weather
Today – A slight chance of rain showers between 2pm and 3pm, then snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. North wind around 9 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight – Snow showers. Low around 31. Northeast wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Marine
Today – NNE wind around 8 kt becoming E in the afternoon. A slight chance of rain showers before 3pm, then snow showers likely. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tonight – NE wind 7 to 9 kt. Snow showers. Seas 1 ft or less.
The current water temperature in Newport is 43°F.
Sun & Moon
Sunrise: 7:01 am | Sunset: 4:55 pm
High tide at 5:53 am & 6:14 pm | Low tide at 12:07 pm & 11:37 pm
Moon: Waxing Gibbous, 12 days, 92% lighting
Things To Do
2 pm to 6 pm – Tiverton Farmers Market – Winter
5 pm – LivFit: Cooking & Nutrition Class at The MLK Center
JPT Film & Event Center Virtual Screening Room
City & Government
9 am – Coastal Resources Management Council – Policy and Planning Subcommittee
7 pm – Tiverton School Committee
7 pm – Tiverton Town Council
Live on WUN (watchon our Facebook Page and website)
Nothing scheduled.
We’ll See You Out There
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