What's Up in Newport: Monday, April 15
Here's what's on tap for today around Newport; plus a look at all of the latest What'sUpNewp headlines.
Good Morning! Today is Monday, April 15.
đď¸ On this day in 1786, Walter Channing, an American physician and professor of medicine, was born in Newport. Channingâs most significant contribution, and what he may be best known for, is his advocacy of anesthesia in childbirth and for being the first American physician (in 1847) to use anesthesia during childbirth. Read More
đ˝ď¸ WUNâs Ruthie Wood recently stopped at the Mount Hope Farm Farmers Market to bring you a fresh seafood catch in her latest âWhatâs In Seasonâ column. Whatâs in Season: A mid-April Mount Hope Farm farmers market brings in a fresh catch of seafood.
đ° GDP, CPI, WPI, corporate profits, tax avoidance, consumer confidence ⌠goes on and on, as we all try to understand the state of an economy that some politicians say is soaring and others say is in the tank. Which is it? WUNâs Frank Prosnitz explores that topic in his latest âJust My Opinionâ column - Just My Opinion: Perhaps inflation is really linked to corporate greed.
đ Federal authorities said that a North Atlantic right whale has been spotted entangled in rope about 50 miles south of Block Island, worsening an already devastating year for the vanishing animals. Read More
đŻ Sail Newport announced on Sunday that there are 280 fewer lbs. of trash in Fort Adams State Park today due to the kindness of volunteers. âSail Newport hosted the annual Spring Cleanup along with Ocean Recovery Community Alliance - ORCA. 100 volunteers of all ages signed up to help keep our shoreline beautifulâ. Read More
đ During a public hearing tonight, Middletown Town Council wants to hear what residents and businesspeople think about a âroad dietâ for upper East Main Road. Read More
In response to questions posed by Middletown Town Councilors and public members, a Briefing Book titled âEast Main Road Road Road Dietâ has been released by the Ride Island initiative team (which includes Bike Newport, Grow Smart RI, Toole Design, and the van Beuren Charitable Foundation) before the public hearing. Read More
đ Best of luck to all those running the 128th Boston Marathon today! You can search for and follow along a favorite athlete here.
Whatâs Up Today
Weather
Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low of around 43. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Marine Forecast
Today: Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming SSW 5 to 8 kt in the afternoon. Mostly sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tonight: W wind 5 to 7 kt becoming variable and less than 5 kt. Partly cloudy. Seas 1 ft or less.
Coastal Water Temperature: 49°F.
Sun, Moon, & Tide
Sunrise: 6:04 am | Sunset: 7:26 pm | 13 hours and 22 minutes of sun.
High tide at 1:50 am & 2:18 pm | Low tide at 8:51 am & 7:19 pm.
Moon: Waxing Crescent. 6.7 days, 43% lighting.
Things To Do
Newport Daffodil Days throughout Newport County
2:30 pm: Diamond Art at Newport Public Library
7 pm: Adult Beginner Barre and Stretch at The Academy at Newport Contemporary Ballet
Live Music & Entertainment
Perro Salado: John Monllos at 5:30 pm
The Fastnet Pub: The Ubiquitones at 10 pm
The Fifth Element: The Groove Merchants at 7 pm
The Firehouse Theater: NEE JAM at 7 pm
Newport County Government
Jamestown: Town Council at 5:30 pm
Middletown: Town Council at 5 pm
Tiverton: Open Space Commission at 6 pm, Harbor Commission at 7 pm, Library Trustees at 7 pm
Coming Up This Week
WhatâsUpNewp stories related to this weekâŚ
Island-wide water main flushing will take place April 14 â May 2
Middletown Town Council to host a public hearing on proposed East Main Road âroad dietâ
Rhode Island Foundation inviting Newport County residents to share input at a free community dinner
Arts Around The Fire will feature two speakers from the Newport Art Museum on April 17
Aquidneck Island Earth Week returns April 20 â 27, with twenty-six events planned
Newport Beer Festival returning to Fort Adams State Park on April 20
On WhatsUpNewp.com
Whatâs in Season: A mid-April Mount Hope Farm farmers market brings in a fresh catch of seafood
Mussels from Brightside Seafood Market with leeks and saffron over spaghetti put an elegant spin on the traditional Italian linguini and clams
This Day In History â April 15, 1786: Walter Channing born in Newport
Walter Channingâs most significant contribution, and what he may be best known for, is his advocacy of anesthesia in childbirth and for being the first American physician (in 1847) to use anesthesia during childbirth.
Ride Island releases briefing book before East Main Road public hearing
In response to questions posed by Middletown Town Councilors and members of the public, a Briefing Book titled âEast Main Road Road Dietâ has been released in advance of a Public Hearing called by the Middletown Town Council for tomorrow
Masataka Yoshida hits 1 of 3 homers for the Red Sox, who beat Angels 5-4
Masataka Yoshida hit his first homer of the season, one of three home runs by Boston on Sunday, and the Red Sox beat the Los Angeles Angeles 5-4.
Payton Pritchard scores career-high 38 points in Celticsâ 132-122 win over Wizards
Payton Pritchard scored a career-high 38 points and the NBA-best Boston Celtics rested their entire starting lineup in a 132-122 victory over the Washington Wizards on Sunday in the teamsâ regular-season finale.
Emma Bates, a top US contender in the Boston Marathon, will try to beat Kenyans and dodge potholes
Emma Bates should be extra weary of the Boston Marathon course on Monday when she tries to improve upon last yearâs fifth-place finish.
Brad Marchand caps Bruinsâ four-goal second period in 6-4 win over Penguins
Brad Marchand scored short-handed to cap Bostonâs four-goal second period, and the Bruins beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-4 on Saturday night.
Jackson Lee leads Rhode Island FC to second-consecutive shutout
Club holds Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC to scoreless draw at Beirne Stadium
The Guild Brewing Company and Rhode Island FC team up on new beer release
RIFC Pale Ale available for purchase starting tomorrow at Beirne Stadium; $5 Beer Night set for Champions Night on April 26
For Boston Marathonâs last 100 years, it all starts in Hopkinton
On race day, this otherwise sleepy New England town serendipitously located 26.2 miles from Boston will swell to three times its size.
Just My Opinion: Perhaps inflation is really linked to corporate greed
GDP, CPI, WPI, corporate profits, tax avoidance, consumer confidence ⌠goes on and on, as we all try to understand the state of an economy that some politicians say is soaring and others say is in the tank. Which is it?
Right whale is found entangled off New England in a devastating year for the vanishing species
The entangled whale was seen Tuesday about 50 miles south of Rhode Islandâs Block Island, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said.
Ben & Jerryâs to host Free Cone Day on April 16
This year the Scoop Shop located at 359 Thames Street is adding to the Free Cone Day fun factor with a wonderful partnership with Save the Bay, to celebrate all they do for our local community and help support their new endeavor
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Just My Opinion: Perhaps inflation is really linked to corporate greed
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