🌱 Patch AM: How Biden and his Corvette stole the show at Fort Adams.

What's up Newport! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How Biden and his Corvette stole the show at Fort Adams.
• Why Newport ranks among the Atlantic Coast's most neighborly towns.

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

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Turning sunny; breezy, with a high of 71 and low of 46 degrees.
• Tuesday: Cooler; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 62, low: 44.
• Wednesday: Sunny, with a high of 63 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Former President Joe Biden visits Newport to show off beloved Corvette (providencejournal.com) — Newport residents saw an unexpected guest at Fort Adams as former President Joe Biden brought his classic 1967 Corvette to the Audrain Newport Concours d'Elegance. His car wasn't competing, but he received the first-ever Spirit of Audrain award and a special museum membership. Biden mingled with attendees, toured the show by golf cart, and shared stories about his long-owned Corvette.
   

• 9 Most Neighborly Towns On The Atlantic Coast (worldatlas.com) — Newport gets a warm shout-out here as one of the Atlantic Coast's most neighborly towns, praised for its walkable historic neighborhoods, Cliff Walk, and independent shops along Thames Street. The article highlights how locals keep traditions alive after tourists leave, from mansion tours to festivals at Fort Adams. It's a reminder of why Newport's tight-knit feel stands out among famous seaside destinations.
   

📸 Around Newport

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Newport

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday October 7
• Amicable Church Fundraiser to replace our piano! →
  3736 Main Rd, Tiverton
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday October 6
• Sensory Friendly Hour at The Sailing Museum →
  The Sailing Museum & National Sailing Hall of Fame, 365 Thames St., Newport
  10:00 am
• 2026 Hall of Fame Induction Cocktail Reception →
  The Sailing Museum & National Sailing Hall of Fame, 365 Thames St., Newport
  5:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• 2026 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Luncheon →
  The Sailing Museum & National Sailing Hall of Fame, 365 Thames St., Newport
  10:00 am
Thursday October 8
• Adult Tech Workshop: Cricut Design Space →
  Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St, Newport
  9:00 am
• Newport Ski Club →
  Vasco Da Gama, 15 Fenner Ave, Newport
  8:00 pm
Friday October 9
• Newport Classical: Trio Azura performs "Piano Trio Through Time" →
  Newport Classical Recital Hall, 42 Dearborn St, Newport
  7:30 pm
Saturday October 10
• Tour RI's oldest Irish cemetery (circa 1828) →
  Barney Street Cemetery, corner Barney & Mt. Vernon Streets
  1:00 pm
Friday October 16
• Steven Palumbo In Concert →
  John Clarke Room In The Wyndham Hotel, 240 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• 2nd Annual Japan-America Friendship Festival is Back in Newport! →
  5 Touro Park St W, Newport
  10:00 am
Friday October 23
• Michael Jackson's Thriller Dance Class →
  MIST, 800 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown
  6:00 pm
• Newport Classical: Rasa String Quartet →
  Newport Classical Recital Hall, 42 Dearborn St, Newport
  7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Found these boots on the sidewalk.
  New work boots with box. The person who lost them must have had them on the roof and forgot or lost them of a bike. Contact me, if you believe they… (Nextdoor North End)
• Lots happening in Newport this weekend between the various Audrain MotorWeek events and the Italian Festival on the Lawn.
  With any event happening in our city, there is always an impact to the residents. Please report anything that has been impactful to you or your… (Nextdoor North End)

• Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Night Auditor at Davidson Hospitality Group in Newport, Rhode Island in Newport. Apply here.
• Davidson Hospitality Group posted a job opening for Night Auditor in Newport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Newport here.

🗞 Nearby News

Middletown

• Head-To-Head Analysis: SurgePays (NASDAQ:SURG) versus KVH Industries (NASDAQ:KVHI) (watchlistnews.com)

Ok Newport! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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