Rise & Shine! Your Newport County guide for June 13
Rise & Shine! I’m Scott Barrett, managing editor for The Daily News, and today is June 13, the 164th day of the year — 201 days remain in 2022. On this day 1966, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its decision in Miranda v. Arizona, establishing the principle all criminal suspects must be advised of their rights before interrogation.
Here & Now
• That was some thunder last night — yowza!
• The proposed Newport-Middletown regional school district made its way to Smith Hill last week and passed through the state Senate, but not before a lawmaker outside of Newport County voiced concerns over the amount the state will be paying for new school buildings. Reporter Savana Dunning has the story.
• Speaking of high schools, with Olympic swimmer Elizabeth Beisel giving the address, the Middletown High School Class of 2022 was feted during a graduation ceremony Saturday at Gaudet Middle School. Check out a photo gallery here.
And in case you missed it over the weekend, check out the Rogers High photo gallery, graduation list and top 10 students, as well as the Tiverton High photo gallery, graduation list and top 10 students.
• For the fourth time in less than a month, a small earthquake rumbled Rhode Island. A 1.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Portsmouth at 8:52 p.m. Saturday, with reports of folks feeling tremors in nearby towns. Read more here.
• The Portsmouth Town Council will meet tonight, and among the items on the agenda is an explainer from Planner Gary Crosby about the town's solar ordinance. Find the full agenda below.
• The Tiverton Town Council will meet tonight and among the items on the agenda is a public hearing on a proposed change to the town's parking ordinances. Find the full agenda below.
• The Preservation Society of Newport County will offer free admission to hospitality workers today through Wednesday. Learn more here.
• The state Department of Transportation has provided its upcoming roadwork schedule for Newport County and the rest of the state. You can find it here.
• Reminder: The 11th Hour Racing #OceanHour Week event is happening daily through June 18 at Fort Adams State Park. We visited Sunday had a nice time. Learn more here.
• From the inbox: According to a recent study, the Providence-Warwick region is among the best in the country for DIYers, or do-it-yourself folks. As someone who has our trusted handyman on speed dial, I clearly was not included when this report was compiled. Find the full breakdown here.
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Born today
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen (fashion designers), 36
Kat Dennings (actress), 36
Chris Evans (actor), 41
Steve-O (stuntman), 48
Tim Allen (actor), 69
Weather report
Low tides: 12:59 a.m., 12:39 p.m.
High tides: 7:22 a.m., 7:47p.m.
Sunrise: 5:09 a.m. Sunset: 8:21 p.m.
Water temperature: 64.4 degrees.
Municipal meetings
Portsmouth
School Committee — Policy Subcommittee, 4 p.m.
Town Council, 7 p.m.
Tiverton
FTR and Personnel Changes Advisory Subcommittee, 4:30 p.m.
Histories Cemeteries Commission, 6 p.m.
Library Trustees, 7 p.m.
Town Council, 7 p.m.
Jamestown
Town Council, 5 p.m.
Local obituaries
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Today is …
National Sewing Machine Day
World Softball Day
National Weed Your Garden Day
Where in Newport County?
The "Thomas Building" is located at 55-57 Bellevue Avenue in Newport, which now houses Spring Bull Gallery and Miniature Occasions and Dolls. Why is it called the Thomas Building? Not a clue. Couldn't find one piece of online evidence in my research. Kudos to to Mary Ellen Atkins, the only person to get this one right.
Got a news tip, story idea or just want to drop me a line? Don't be a stranger. Send an email to sbarrett@newportri.com.
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