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Hi Newport! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How to see bestselling author Bonnie Garmus in Newport this month
  • Want free Rough Point admission for Ethan Tapper's forest talk?
  • How will Discover Newport's new stewardship push affect your neighborhood?

Also on today's calendar: Amicable Church Fundraiser to replace our piano! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunny; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 64 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunshine and a steady breeze, temps: high: 69, low: 51.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Event for Bonnie Garmus, bestselling author of Lessons in Chemistry (newportthisweek.com) — Bonnie Garmus, author of Lessons in Chemistry, is coming to Newport's Jane Pickens Theater on Sunday, October 25 for a ticketed talk, Q&A, and signing hosted by Charter Books and the Newport Ladies Book Club. Local readers can buy single or dual admission tickets, each including a signed copy of her new novel Peck & Peck, and support a Newport-based bookstore and literary community.
   

2. Ethan Tapper to Discuss The Forest Year at Rough Point (newportthisweek.com) — Newport readers can reserve a spot now to hear bestselling forest ecologist Ethan Tapper discuss his new book, The Forest Year, at Rough Point on Sunday, October 18. Hosted by Charter Books and the Newport Restoration Foundation, the evening includes a talk, Q&A, and signing, with free admission for Newport County residents and tickets available online.
   

3. Discover Newport outlines stewardship push, says visitors generated $340 million in hotel revenue last year (whatsupnewp.com) — Newport residents are seeing just how much tourism shapes the local economy, with Discover Newport reporting $340 million in hotel revenue and thousands of hospitality jobs in 2025. The agency is shifting from pure marketing to "destination stewardship," adding community town halls, a resident benefits program, clean-up days, and support for public transit and off-season events like the Broadway Street Fair and Pokanoket Trail.
   

4. Joe Biden Surprises Newport Audrain Concours With '67 Corvette (wbsm.com) — Newport car fans just saw their hometown Concours get national attention when Joe Biden surprised the Audrain Newport Concours d'Elegance at Fort Adams with his award-winning 1967 Corvette. Even if you missed the star-studded weekend, locals can still enjoy the Audrain Automobile Museum, family-friendly Coffee & Cars meetups, and other Newport-focused photo galleries and holiday mansion features.
   

5. Naval War College Hosts First AI Wargaming Conference in Newport (thenewportbuzz.com) — The U.S. Naval War College in Newport recently hosted its first conference on using artificial intelligence in analytical wargaming, drawing about 35 experts and extensive faculty support. While the discussions were technical and defense-focused, the event underscores Newport's role as a hub for cutting-edge military research and brings visiting professionals into the local community.
   

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  • We are still looking for our wonderful scupper who snuck out of the house without his tractor It's my son's cat and he is very upset
    Last seen Friday afternoon in the fifth ward area. Has anyone seen him? please let us know. We are worried sick about it. We appreciate all your help… (Nextdoor Memorial/Annandale)
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    Thank you very much gentlemen! (No mug shots were taken)! (Nextdoor Off Broadway)
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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