Rise & Shine! Your Newport County guide for Aug. 11
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Rise & Shine! I’m Scott Barrett, managing editor for The Daily News, and today is Aug. 11, the 223rd day of the year — 142 days remain in 2022. On this day in 1973, the coming-of-age film “American Graffiti” was released. Starring an ensemble cast and directed by George Lucas, it was produced on a budget of $777,000 and grossed roughly $140 million.
Here & Now
• If you've driven or walked around in downtown Newport, perhaps you've seen the banner that runs along one of the historic homes in the area. It reads:
“Save 38 Pelham Street Newport RI. This House was destroyed on the 4th of July. Built when George Washington was 8 years old. One of the only remaining original homes in the USA. Insured by USAA and they are KILLING 38 PELHAM.”
So what's the story behind that sign? Reporter Savana Dunning recently spoke to the homeowner, who is doing his best to preserve what he calls "a standing museum." You'll definitely want to read this piece.
• Officials with Mayflower Wind provided an overview of the company's plan to run transmission cables across Portsmouth during Monday's meeting of the Town Council. Among the questions residents raised was: What's in it for us? When looking at similar projects in the region, the town could stand to benefit greatly. Reporter Zane Wolfang has the story.
• Want to get a look at the progress being made on the Pell Bridge ramp realignment project? The public is invited to tour the area on Tuesday morning. Learn more here.
• Daily News food columnist Dan Lederer says parking — or the lack thereof — in Newport can be frustrating, but it shouldn't damper a great night of going out to eat in the city. Read his column here.
• In his roundup of things to do this weekend, Editor Will Richmond puts the spotlight on fishing, painting and a country fair. Check it out here.
• Before the weekend gets here, be sure to head over to The Eisenhower House at Fort Adams State Park, where newportFILM is hosting tonight's screening of "Mickey: The Story of a Mouse." RSVP is recommended but not required. Learn more here.
• The Jamestown Arts Center is hosting its Gallery Night tonight with a performance by the Franco-American acoustic duo La Méchante et le Connard. The event is free, and you can learn more about it here.
• Aquidneck Island public transportation will be going electric thanks to the work of Rhode Island's federal delegation, which secured $22 million in grant money for 25 clean-energy buses. Learn more here.
• The New England Patriots kick off their preseason slate against the New York Giants tonight at 7 p.m. Providence Journal beat writer Mark Daniels offers five things to watch for. See what they are here.
• The state Department of Health is recommending the closure of Third Beach in Middletown to swimming because of high bacteria counts.
• From the inbox: According to a recent study, the top summer blockbuster movies over the past 50 years are "Grease" and "Gremlins." Think you can guess what the No. 1 summer film is among Rhode Islanders? Find out here.
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Born today
Chris Hemsworth (actor), 39
Joe Rogan (entertainer), 55
Viola Davis (actress), 57
Hulk Hogan (wrestler), 69
Steve Wozniak (computer programmer), 72
Weather report
Low tides: 1:32 a.m., 1:14 p.m.
High tides: 7:44 a.m., 8:12 p.m.
Sunrise: 5:48 a.m. Sunset: 7:52 p.m.
Water temperature: 72.9 degrees.
Municipal meetings
Newport
Waterfront Commission, 6:30 p.m.
Local obituaries
Today is …
Hip Hop Day
National Son and Daughter Day
National Presidential Joke Day
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.
This article originally appeared on Newport Daily News: Rise & Shine! Your Newport County guide for Aug. 11
