What's Up This Weekend: Oct. 1 - 2
Here's a look at all that's happening, new, and to do this weekend.
Good Morning,
🌊 As we announced earlier this week, dozens of local candidates will be joining us for a one-on-one interview in October. First up is candidates for Newport City Council At-Large and Newport School Committee, here’s the current schedule for next week.
Links to watch these live as they happen or anytime afterward will be available in this story beginning Monday.
At-Large (4 seats open)
Lynn Ceglie | Thursday, Oct. 6 at 11 am
Eames Yates | Monday, Oct. 3 at 3 pm | Watch on Facebook or YouTube
Stephanie Smyth | Monday, Oct. 3 at 4 pm | Watch on Facebook or YouTube
Jeanne Marie Napolitano | Invited
Mark D. Aramli | Invited
Xaykham Rexford Khamsyvoravong | Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 10 am
Katherine A. Jessup | Thursday, October 6 at 2 pm
Newport School Committee (7 seats open)
Sandra J. Flowers | Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 1 pm
James Dring | Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 6 pm
Louisa Boatwright | Invited
Rebecca Bolan | Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 9:30 am
Kendra Wilson Muenter | Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 6 pm
Stephanie Winslow | Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 5 pm
Robert B. Power | Thursday, Oct. 6 at 9 am
Robert J. Leary | Invited
Middletown is up next from Monday, October 10 through Thursday, October 13. All ten candidates for Middletown Town Council and four candidates for Middletown School Committee have been invited to join us.
Portsmouth and Senate District 11 and 12 will take place the following week.
Early voting begins on October 19 and the General Election will take place on November 8. Visit vote.ri.gov to find your polling place and to view a sample ballot.
What’s Up Today
Weather
Today: Rain, with thunderstorms also possible after 1 pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 59. Northeast wind 8 to 14 mph. The chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches are possible.
Tonight: Rain likely, mainly before 10 pm. Cloudy, with a low of around 54. Northeast wind 14 to 16 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday: A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 60. Breezy, with a northeast wind of 21 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. The chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch are possible.
Sunday Night: A chance of rain before 9 pm, then a slight chance of showers after 1 am. Mostly cloudy, with a low of around 49. Breezy, with a northeast wind of 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%.
Marine Forecast
Gale Watch in effect from October 2, 05:00 AM EDT until October 2, 08:00 PM EDT
Today: NE wind 9 to 12 kt. Rain, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tonight: NE wind 12 to 14 kt, with gusts as high as 22 kt. Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Seas 1 ft or less.
Sunday: NE wind 18 to 20 kt, with gusts as high as 32 kt. A chance of rain. Seas 1 ft or less.
Sunday Night: NE wind 18 to 20 kt, with gusts as high as 32 kt. A chance of rain. Seas 1 ft or less.
Coastal Water Temperature: 65°F.
Sun, Moon, & Tide: Saturday
Sunrise: 6:42 am | Sunset: 6:27 pm | 11 hours & 45 minutes of sun.
High tide at 12:05 am & 12:33 pm | Low tide at 5:07 am & 6:08 pm.
Moon: Waxing Crescent, 5.2 days, 27% lighting.
Sun, Moon, & Tide: Sunday
Sunrise: 6:423am | Sunset: 6:25 pm | 11 hours & 42 minutes of sun.
High tide at 1:04 am & 1:34 pm | Low tide at 6 am & 7:33 pm.
Moon: Waxing Crescent, 6.2 days, 38% lighting.
Happening This Weekend
What’s Up this weekend: Sept. 30 – Oct. 2
‘Six Picks’ Events: What to do in RI this weekend (Sept. 30-Oct. 2)
‘Six Picks’ Music: The best in local music this weekend (Sept. 30-Oct. 2)
Open Houses: 29 homes to check out in Newport County this weekend
What’s Up interview: Ali McGuirk, releasing new album and playing Askew in Providence Sept. 30
October is Rhode Island Archaeology Month
What’s Up Interview: Singer-songwriter Dar Williams, playing Greenwich Odeum Oct. 1
Tickets now on sale for the Norman Bird Sanctuary’s annual Harvest Fair
Greenwich Odeum to Celebrate John Lennon’s 82nd Birthday Sunday, Oct. 2
Cruise Ships Schedule
Sunday, October 2 – MS Insignia (Capacity: 824 passengers, 400 crew)
Sunday, October 2 – Enchanted Princess (Capacity: 3,660 passengers, 1,346 crew)
The Latest from WUN
Boys & Girls Club of Newport County receives $11,500 check from Newport Polo Gala
Weather forecast for Newport County
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Biden signs bill to avert government shutdown, aid Ukraine
Pats’ visit to Lambeau offers rare Rodgers-Belichick matchup
Pats QB Jones ruled out vs. Packers despite practice return
Rhode Island resident lands on Forbes list of ‘The 400 Richest People In America’
Road Report: Schedule of lane closures and road construction projects (Oct. 1 – 8)
Potter League will host its 33rd Annual Heart & Sole Walk for Animals at Fort Adams on Oct. 16
AP source: Celtics agree to terms with big man Blake Griffin
Vermont dispensaries to begin selling recreational marijuana
Gun owners, rights groups challenge Connecticut firearms ban
Newport String Quartet launches Newport County Concert Series with performance on Oct. 15
Governor McKee, Department of Housing award $3.5 million to create 231 additional shelter beds
‘Six Picks’ Music: The best in local music this weekend (Sept. 30-Oct. 2)
Open Houses: 29 homes to check out in Newport County this weekend
Recent Local Obituaries
Newp Wire
RI Monthly: Where to Get the Most Epic Eight-Course Meal at a Waterfront Restaurant in Newport
Providence Business News: Panera Bread closes Newport location
ABC 6: Former Portsmouth officer charged after fight at local restaurant
Thanks for reading, have a great weekend!
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