What's Up in Newport County Today: Wednesday, February 10
A look at all that's happening, new, and to do out there today.
Good Morning,
During Black History Month, we are sharing some of the content on the Secretary of State’s website that chronicles some of the history of the “African American Experience in Rhode Island.” Today, we include two letters, or perhaps testimony from African Americans about the involvement, or lack thereof, of Aaron Briggs, an indentured servant, in the burning of the Gaspee. Dive In: Black History Month: Letters from the State Archives
Raytheon facility off of West Main Road will serve as Portsmouth’s vaccination site, Portsmouth Times reports.
Christine Lajewski, a horror novelist and short story writer, joins WhatsUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation in its authors’ series at 11 am this morning.
Newport City Council will host their next regular council meeting this evening at 6:30 pm. Here’s what’s on the agenda. WUN will bring it to you live n our website as it happens.
Submissions for the next round of The Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County’s Artist Awards, in support of Newport County artists and art projects that benefit our communities, are due before midnight on Monday, March 15
For music fans - Jazz on a Summer’s Day was reissued yesterday on Blue-Ray and is presented in a stunning 4K restoration by IndieCollect. Ask for it at your favorite local store.
The Pell Center for International Relations and Public Policy will host a roundtable discussion about the concept of cancel culture on Friday, Feb. 12, at 11:45 am. Salve Regina staff, faculty, and students are invited to participate.
What’s Up in Newport County Today
Happy Birthday today to Aida Neary, Audra Lalli, Andrea Belanger, and Joe Trillo!
Weather Forecast
Today - Sunny, with a high near 33. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph.
Tonight - Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Marine Forecast for Newport
Today - NNW wind 7 to 9 kt. Sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tonight - NW wind 5 to 7 kt becoming N after midnight. Mostly cloudy. Seas 1 ft or less.
The current water temperature in Newport is 39°F.
Sun, Moon, & Tide Schedule for Newport
Sunrise: 6:45 am | Sunset: 5:13 pm
High tide at 6:40 am & 6:59 pm | Low tide at 1 pm
Moon: Waning Crescent, 28 days, 3% lighting
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Things To Do
5 pm – Lecture: Captain Paul Cuffee: His Work, Vision, and Living Legacy
6 pm- Lecture presented by the Museum of Newport Irish History
JPT Film & Event Center Virtual Screening Room - All Weekend
City & Government
8:30 am – Portsmouth Prevention Coalition
4:30 pm – Middletown Economic Development Advisory Committee
6 pm – Middletown Planning Board
6:30 pm – Newport City Council
7 pm – Tiverton Cemetery Commission
7 pm – Portsmouth Planning Board
Live on WUN (watch on our Facebook Page and website) - Nothing Scheduled
11 am – WhatsUpNewp’s Authors’ Series continues with novelist Christine Lajewski
6:30 pm – Newport City Council Meeting
The Latest WUN Headlines
Black History Month: Letters from the State Archives
Pamela Baldwin named to Discover Newport Board of Directors
Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County’s Artist Award applications due by March 15
“Love is in the Air” Valentine’s Day at PPAC – Virtual Concert with Peter Krasinski
Now Hiring: 55 job opportunities available right now in the Newport area
Study: With vaccines arriving, U.S. trip planning surges
Condé Nast Traveler includes Nantucket among ‘The Best Honeymoon Ideas for Every Type of Couple’
COVID-19 in Rhode Island: The latest data
Newport Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians announces 2021 officers
Recent Local Obituaries
Popular WUN Stories Right Now
Sweepstakes to win 2021 HGTV Dream Home in Portsmouth closes on February 17
What Sold: 16 Newport County real estate sales, transactions (Jan. 30 - Feb. 7)
Now Hiring: 55 job opportunities available right now in the Newport area
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COVID-19 in Rhode Island
Data as of Feb. 9. More data here - COVID-19 in Rhode Island: The latest data
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