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Coffee in hand, Newport? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Newport's former city manager is taking the city to court
  • How a stolen-check scheme allegedly operated from a Newport apartment.
  • How new FEMA funds will upgrade lifesaving gear in Newport

Also on today's calendar: **Postponed: September 26 Newport Comedy Series show** and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Rain, becoming heavy, with a high of 62 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Sunday: Increasingly windy with rain, temps: high: 66, low: 60.
  • Monday: Breezy with periods of rain, with a high of 67 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Former City Manager Sues Newport and City Council (newportthisweek.com) — Newport's former city manager Colin Kennedy is suing the city and City Council, arguing his employment contract was automatically extended through 2029 because the council never voted against the renewals. He's asking Newport Superior Court to clarify whether those extensions are valid after he was placed on paid administrative leave in August, a move that left Deputy Manager Michael Caruolo serving as acting city manager.
   

2. 4 arrested in connection with bank fraud, stolen check scheme in Newport (turnto10.com) — Police say a check-washing and bank fraud scheme targeted mailboxes around greater Newport, with over $10,000 successfully deposited and attempts totaling about $75,000. Four suspects were arrested after a search warrant at a Maple Avenue apartment in Newport, and investigators warn more arrests may follow as the case continues.
   

3. Newport gets $68,000 in FEMA grant for CPR devices (whatsupnewp.com) — Newport is set to receive more than $68,000 in FEMA funding for new CPR devices, boosting lifesaving equipment for local first responders. Prudence Island's volunteer fire department in Newport County will also get over $255,000 for portable radios, as part of a broader $2.7 million package for Rhode Island fire agencies.
   

4. Lowest regular gas price in Newport County hits $3.99 for week ending Sept. 19 (southcotimes.com) — Drivers in Newport County saw the lowest reported regular gas price hit $3.99 per gallon for the week ending Sept. 19, with Newport stations generally around $4.33–$4.39. The report, based on GasBuddy submissions, notes that Rhode Island's average regular price reached $4.37 and reminds residents that prices can change daily, so local pump costs may already have shifted.
   

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