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Good Monday morning, Newport!

Here’s our daily rundown of what’s happening out there today, plus all that you need to know; enjoy!

Weather Forecast

  • Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. North wind around 6 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
  • Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 51. South wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

Marine Forecast

  • Today: Variable winds 5 kt or less. A slight chance of showers between 4pm and 5pm. Seas 1 ft or less.
  • Tonight: Variable winds 5 kt or less. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear. Seas 1 ft or less.
  • The coastal water temperature is 52 degrees.

Sun, Moon & Tide

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  • Sunrise at 5:16 am. Sunset at 8:08 pm. 14 hours & 52 minutes of sun.
  • High tide at 7:40 am & 8:05 p.m. Low tide at 1:25 am & 12:55 pm.
  • The lunar phase is a Waning Crescent.

🚨 You need to know

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center is teaming up with Butler Basketball for a 3×3 Tournament and Backyard BBQ on Juneteenth, June 19, in Newport.

This free event, backed by People’s Credit Union, welcomes 5th to 12th graders from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The tournament will feature 128 kids in teams of four, grouped by grade level. Along with the basketball games, participants can enjoy a BBQ and music from a DJ.

As a sweet finish, Ben & Jerry’s will serve ice cream during the last two hours.

While there’s no cost to join, registration is needed. Kids can sign up at https://mlkccenter.org/mlk-butler-basketball-3×3-tournament/.

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(via MLK Center)

📈 Yesterday’s most-read

The following were yesterday’s most-read What’sUpNewp articles.

  1. Several school superintendents on the move
  2. Things to do in Newport County this Memorial Day Weekend: May 22 – 26
  3. Morning Notes: Miantonomi Park Memorial Tower open to public on Memorial Day
  4. Obituary: John W. Nelson III
  5. GoNetspeed bringing high-speed fiber internet to Newport
  6. On the market: A look at 44 homes hosting Open Houses this holiday weekend (May 24 – 26)
  7. Obituary: Richard Boyd
  8. This Day in RI History: May 25, 1725 -Colonial Governor Samuel Ward born in Newport
  9. This Day in History: May 24, 1941 – Bob Dylan is born
  10. Morning Notes: Bestselling author Lian Dolan to discuss new wedding novel at Charter Books

📅 Upcoming events

Here is what’s happening today in Newport.

Things To Do

Live Music & Entertainment

  • JPT Film & Event Center: The Friend at 1:30 pm, Jaws Summer Party at 4:30 pm
  • Landing: Justin Pomfret at 12:30 pm, Mark Flynn at 4 pm
  • Narragansett Cafe: Whiskey Strings at 4 pm
  • Newport Craft: Bingo at 6 pm
  • Newport Harbor Island Resort: Musical Bingo at 6:30 pm
  • One Pelham East: Bruce Jacques at 9 pm
  • Perro Salado: John Monllos at 5:30 pm
  • Rejects Beer Co.: Trivia at 6 pm
  • The Fastnet Pub: The Ubiquitones at 10 pm

Newport County Public Meetings

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  • No meetings are scheduled.
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