What's Up in Newport Today: June 22
A look at all that's happening, new, and to do today in and around Newport County
Good Morning! Today is Tuesday, June 22.
Senator Whitehouse is under scrutiny for belonging to Bailey’s Beach Club. WPRI reports
The Town of Middletown has a new permanent fire chief. On Monday night, the Town Council unanimously appointed James R. Peplau as the new fire chief following an executive session discussion from Town Hall. More Info
Newport City Council returns to City Hall on Wednesday night for a regular council meeting. Here’s what’s on the agenda
Wondering what sold in your neighborhood recently? Here's a look at the 27 latest real estate transactions.
The Preservation Society of Newport County on Monday announced that the following awards were presented during “Back In Bloom: A Ballroom Floral Fantasy,” which was held at Rosecliff from June 18-20.
Want to learn how to write a song in a supportive, communal environment? Well, here’s your chance…. Two free classes, each four weeks long, are planned for this summer, thanks to RI music legend Mark Cutler.
What’s Up Out There Today
Weather Forecast
Today - Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Areas of fog before 10am. High near 77. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight - Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Marine Forecast
Today - SSW wind around 7 kt becoming W in the afternoon. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Areas of fog before 11am. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tonight - NW wind 6 to 8 kt. Showers likely, mainly before 9pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Seas 1 ft or less.
Coastal Water Temperature: 63°F.
Sun, Moon, & Tide
Sunrise: 5:11 am | Sunset: 8:23 pm | 15 hours & 11 minutes of sun.
High tide at 6:10 am & 6:40 pm | Low tide at 11:31 am.
Moon: Waxing Gibbous, 11 days, 89% lighting.
Things To Do
7:30 pm - Coast Queen Sunset Cruise featuring On The Rocks cocktails
For more events and things to do on this day, visit our events calendar.
Live Music & Entertainment
Celtica – Music Bingo at 7:30 pm
JPT Film & Event Center Virtual Screening Room – Truman & Tennessee: An Intimate Conversation, One Ocean Film Tour Volume 2, Two Lottery Tickets, Sunflowers Exhibition On Screen, Super Frenchie, Sweet Thing
Landing - Newnova at 4:30 pm, Jim Devlin at 8 pm
One Pelham East – Stu Sinclair from 9 pm to 1 am
City & Government
12 pm - Newport and Bristol County Convention and Visitor's Bureau dba Discover Newport
7 pm - Tiverton School Committee
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RI musician Mark Cutler to present free songwriting workshops in July and August
Preservation Society announces awards for “Back In Bloom: A Ballroom Floral Fantasy”
Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real confirm Fall tour with stop in Providence
What Sold: 27 Newport County real estate sales, transactions (June 14 – June 20)
Gravestones to return to Newport
Tiny Kitchen Magic: Veggie Pizza!
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What Sold: 27 Newport County real estate sales, transactions (June 14 – June 20)
Teachers respond to efforts to limit teaching racism and equity in schools
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Elsewhere In The News
Whitehouse under scrutiny for belonging to exclusive Newport beach club [WPRI]
Body of girl recovered north of Conimicut Point in Warwick [WJAR]
Group of Friends Track Block Island’s Crumbling Coastline to Determine Its Future [ecoRI News]