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Morning Newport! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What 792 calls to Newport police reveal about last week's activity
  • How to get free admission to Newport's iconic mansions this weekend
  • See what Newport homes just sold for on your street.

Also on today's calendar: Horse Play's Fun Day and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A stray morning shower; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 75, low: 54.
  • Saturday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 74 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Police Report: August 24 to August 30 (newportthisweek.com) — Newport residents can see how busy local police were from August 24–30, with 792 calls handled, including many traffic issues, parking complaints, and several animal and noise calls. Officers also made 17 arrests or citations for offenses like simple assault, domestic violence, vandalism, and license violations, offering a snapshot of recent public safety concerns in town.
   

2. Free admission for Newport County residents this weekend (eastbayri.com) — Newport County residents can explore several famous Newport mansions for free this Saturday and Sunday, including The Breakers, Marble House, Rosecliff, and more. Just bring proof of local residency, Naval Station Newport ID, or Salve Regina student ID to enjoy complimentary admission and a special exhibition highlighting evolving stories from Newport's past.
   

3. Middletown home sold for $6.2M tops latest Newport County sales (newportri.com) — A $6.2 million sale on Tuckerman Avenue in Middletown leads a busy week of Newport County real estate transactions, including several high-value deals in Newport itself. Local buyers and sellers can see recent prices on Spring Street, Thames Street, Van Zandt Avenue, and more to gauge today's market.
   

4. Real Estate: August 24 to August 28 (newportthisweek.com) — Several Newport properties changed hands between August 24 and 28, including a major $4.6 million sale on Bellevue Avenue and Prospect Hill Street. The list details prices, addresses, and buyers or sellers in Newport, plus notable high-end transactions in nearby Middletown and Portsmouth that help indicate current market trends across Aquidneck Island.
   

5. The ghost pirates of Goat Island (theyankeexpress.com) — Newport's Goat Island hides a chilling pirate tale, where 26 condemned buccaneers were hanged at Gravelly Point in 1723 and buried between the tides. Local lore says their restless spirits still haunt the waters and shoreline near today's Long Wharf, Newport Yacht Club, and nearby inns, keeping this piece of harbor history eerily alive for curious residents and visitors.
   

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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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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