What's Up in Newport: Tuesday, March 19
Here's the latest from What'sUpNewp and a look at what's happening out there today.
Good Morning!
đ New In Newport: Newportâs newest family attraction, Save the Bayâs Hamilton Family Aquarium, was unveiled on Monday in a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by aquarium staff, state and local dignitaries, invited guests, and enthusiastic students from Thompson Middle School. WUNâs Ken Abrams was there - Save the Bay cuts the ribbon on the new Hamilton Family Aquarium
đ„ Newport: In This Together: What began as a documentary about city residentsâ resilience during the pandemic, has evolved into an organization that is demonstrating how resilient the city really is. WUNâs Frank Prosnitz with the story - âNo daffodils for the North Endâ.Â
đ„Ł Eat Local: Looking to make something warm and hearty for dinner. WUNâs Ruthie Wood with some inspiration - Whatâs in season? How to use fresh ingredients from a mid-march Tiverton Farmerâs Market to make a meal
đĄ Housing Market: WUNâs Tyler Bernadyn with a look at last weeks real estate transactions - What Sold: 16 homes exchanged hands last week in Newport County
đșđž Special Visitor: Governor McKee will welcome U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to Rhode Island today to visit transportation and infrastructure projects and meet with workers.Â
While in Rhode Island, Secretary Buttigieg will tour the Washington Bridge and meet with key officials to discuss the reconstruction plan. He will also celebrate a groundbreaking for the Woonasquatucket River Greenway Project and meet with workers to hear how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is increasing job opportunities for workers and apprentices across the state.Â
đž Goodbye Winter: The Spring Equinox (the astronomical beginning of the spring season) happens this evening at 11:06 pm, making tomorrow the first full day of Spring.
Whatâs Up Today
Weather
Today: Increasing clouds, with a high near 45. West wind 11 to 14 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low of around 36. West wind 8 to 10 mph.
Marine Forecast
Today: Mostly cloudy, with a low of around 36. West wind 8 to 10 mph.
Tonight: WSW wind 7 to 9 kt. Mostly cloudy. Seas 1 ft or less.
Coastal Water Temperature: 42°F.
Sun, Moon, & Tide
Sunrise: 6:48 am | Sunset: 6:56 pm | 12 hours and 7 minutes of sun.
High tide at 4:32 am & 4:53 pm | Low tide at 11:31 am & 11 pm.
Moon: Waxing Gibbous. 9.2 days, 69% lighting.
Things To Do
5 pm: Challenger Lecture Series: Next Stop Paris at Sail Newport
6 pm: Ballroom Dance at The Academy at Newport Contemporary Ballet
7:30 pm: Mamma Mia! Disco Party at The JPT
Live Music & Entertainment
Gas Lamp Grille: Karaoke at 10 pm
Helmway: Open Mic at 7 pm
JPT Film & Event Center: Dune Part: 2 at 1:30 pm, Mamma Mia! Disco Party at 7:30 pm
OâBrienâs Pub: Trivia at 7 pm
The Fifth Element: Meg Chenot at 7 pm
Newport County Government
Discover Newport: Newport and Bristol County Convention and Visitor's Bureau dba Discover Newport at 12 pm
Little Compton: Budget Committee at 7 pm
Middletown: Library Board of Trustees at 6 pm
Newport: Ad Hoc Bridge Realignment Property Advisory Commission at 5 pm
Portsmouth: School Committee - Climate & Culture Subcommittee at 9 am
Tiverton: Conservation Commission at 2:30 pm, Recreation Commission at 6 pm
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Brown scores 31 points, White gets 1st career triple-double in Celticsâ 119-94 win over Detroit
Jaylen Brown scored 31 points in three quarters, Derrick White posted his first career triple-double and the NBA-best Boston Celtics beat the Detroit Pistons 119-94 on Monday night.
âNo daffodils for the North Endâ
What began as a documentary about city residentsâ resilience during the pandemic, has evolved into an organization that is demonstrating how resilient the city really is.Â
Chinese billionaire pleads guilty to straw donor scheme in New York and Rhode Island
A Chinese billionaire pleaded guilty to federal election crimes on Monday, admitting that he made thousands of dollars in contributions to New York and Rhode Island political candidates in the names of others.
Save the Bay cuts the ribbon on the new Hamilton Family Aquarium
New educational and tourist destination opens to the public on March 28
AL East Preview: Orioles now have a title to defend, with Yankees, Blue Jays, Rays set to challenge
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Whatâs in season? How to use fresh ingredients from a mid-march Tiverton Farmerâs Market to make a meal
Fresh, healthy food from local farmers provide inspiration for creamy soup
Obituary: John F. Begg, Jr. D.D.S
May 27, 1935 â March 12, 2024
What Sold:Â 16 homes exchanged hands last week in Newport County
Taking a look at the local real estate transactions that took place from March 11 â 15, 2024.
Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce announces 2024 EXPO and Excellence in Business Awards Dinner
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Obituary: Lawrence B. Kestler
August 12, 1951 â March 18, 2024
UTIC offers $5K scholarships to future undersea tech leaders
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Providence man found guilty of murder in 2021 Roqueâs CafĂ© shooting
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Forum Lodge to host annual Gaelic and Garlic Dinner on March 25
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Obituary: David Evan Thomas
October 12, 1954 â March 01, 2024
Newport Police arrest 21, issue 74 citations over St. Patrickâs Day Weekend
With the annual Newport Saint Patrickâs Day Parade and Saint Patrickâs Day taking place, it was a busy weekend for the Newport Police Department.
Obituary: Alice L. Couser
October 13, 1950 â March 13, 2024
The JPT will host a Mamma Mia! Disco Party on March 19
The JPT collaborating with local Newport shop Little Chateau for a special concert and screening of Mamma Mia!
Obituary: Jerry J. Dugan
December 12, 1939 â March 16, 2024
Photo Gallery: 2024 Newport Saint Patrickâs Day Parade
Thousands turned out for the parade, which saw its best weather in years.
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Newport Police arrest 21, issue 74 citations over St. Patrick's Day Weekend
What Sold:Â 16 homes exchanged hands last week in Newport County
Save the Bay cuts the ribbon on the new Hamilton Family Aquarium
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