Good Thursday morning and Happy Thanksgiving!
This holiday season, the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center’s need for community support is greater than ever before. The Center will provide toys and gifts for over 1,100 local children at Santa’s Workshop, its holiday gift assistance program. Over 900 families were helped via the Center’s Thanksgiving meal assistance program with more expected for December’s Holiday meal assistance program. Read More
The Preservation Society of Newport County yesterday announced that it has appealed federal agency decisions approving massive wind farms off the coast of Rhode Island. Read More
The Australian National Maritime Museum said on Wednesday that it has further evidence that shipwreck site RI 2394 in Newport Harbor is that of Lord Sandwich (ex-HMB Endeavour). Read More
On this Thanksgiving, we’re extremely thankful for you, our readers, and our supporters. You’re why we do what we do, and you also make what we do possible. We wish you a warm, safe, and fulfilling Thanksgiving!
~ Ryan and The What’sUpNewp crew.
WHAT’S UP TODAY
WEATHER
Today: Sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind 11 to 17 mph.
Tonight: Clear, with a low around 39. West wind around 10 mph.
MARINE FORECAST
Today: NW wind 10 to 15 kt, with gusts as high as 22 kt. Sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tonight: WNW wind around 9 kt. Clear. Seas 1 ft or less.
Coastal Water Temperature: 55°F.
SUN, MOON, & TIDE
Sunrise: 6:43 am | Sunset: 4:20 pm | 9 hours and 36 minutes of sun.
High tide at 3:53 am & 4:19 pm | Low tide at 10:25 am & 10:09 pm.
Moon: Waxing Gibbous. 10.1 days, 77% lighting.
HAPPENING THIS WEEK
Where to get Thanksgiving meals to go; dine out on Thanksgiving Day in Newport
What’s Up this weekend in Newport: Nov. 24 – 26
West Place Animal Sanctuary to host Holiday Shop & Stroll Nov. 24 – 26
Newport Illuminated Boat Parade returns on Nov. 24
Buy Nothing Coat Exchange returns to Rhode Island State House on Nov. 24
Shops at Long Wharf Mall to host Christmas Tree Lighting, Santa Magic on Nov. 25
The 53rd Annual Christmas In Newport starts the celebrations early
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More than 1,100 children registered for MLK Community Center’s Santa’s Workshop
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7-Day Weather forecast for Newport County
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3-day Surf Forecast for Rhode Island
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Ullmark, NHL-leading Bruins remain hot, top Panthers 3-1 to improve to 14-1-3 on season
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Preservation Society of Newport County files federal appeals to highlight legal errors in permitting review of offshore wind farms
The Preservation Society of Newport County today announced that it has appealed federal agency decisions approving massive wind farms off the coast of Rhode Island.
Members of Alliance Française de Newport were among the first in the world to sample this year’s Beaujolais Nouveau
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Rhode Island knocks off Johnson & Wales (R.I.) 97-59
Brandon Weston had 17 points in Rhode Island’s 97-59 win over Johnson & Wales (R.I.) on Wednesday.
Legislators to re-introduce tough DUI laws; national study ranks RI sixth most dangerous state for drunk driving
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Australian National Maritime Museum releases further evidence to support its case for identifying Endeavour/Lord Sandwich shipwreck in Newport Harbor
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Governor McKee wishes Rhode Islanders a Happy Thanksgiving
Governor Dan McKee today issued the following statement wishing Rhode Islanders a Happy Thanksgiving:
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All bridges are open for normal travel.
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What’s Up this weekend in Newport: Nov. 24 – 26
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FURTHER READING
Patch: Newport Police Hosting Toy Drive At Walmart Next Month
The Guardian: Discovery provides further evidence shipwreck is Captain Cook’s Endeavour, maritime scientists say
WLNE: Rhode Island DUI Task Force makes 32 arrests on 'Blackout Wednesday'