Thursday is the first day of spring, or the vernal equinox, in the Northern Hemisphere. During an equinox, the center of the sun is on the same plane as the equator. After the vernal equinox in March, the Northern Hemisphere tilts toward the sun until the June solstice, when the sun begins to migrate back south.

Take a look at what's happening across Newport County and start making your plans. The artists at Four Corners Gallery invite community garden and art lovers to "The Rakes' Progress: Where Did Fifty Years Go?" by Mikel Folcarelli and John Gwynne at the Gallery on Saturday from 4–5:30 p.m. Seating is limited.

Singing frogs are looking for love. Sweet sap is flowing from the maple trees. Striking migratory birds are returning to their northerly nests.