Good morning, Newport.

MLK Community Center is seeking volunteers to help with bib pick-up and T-shirt distribution during the Amica Newport Marathon on Saturday, Oct.

10 and Sunday, Oct. 11. Interested volunteers can reach out to Volunteer Manager Hollie Johnson (401.846.4828 x103) for details.

The Redwood Library and Athenaeum has opened the exhibition Robert Duncanson: Landscapes to Freedom, which shows 28 paintings that reveal hidden escape routes.

Leca and Michael Meyer will discuss the work on Oct. 8 in the Harrison Room, and admission is $10 for members and $20 for others.

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management will stock brook and rainbow trout in 25 waterways between Friday, Oct.

2 and Thursday, Oct. 8, including three locations in Newport County—Stafford Pond, Eight Rod Farm Pond in Tiverton, and Upper Melville (Thurston Gray Pond) in Portsmouth.

Social Security payments this month follow a schedule: SSI checks are issued today (Oct.

1) with November benefits arriving early on Oct. 30, while retirement checks will be sent on Oct. 14, Oct. 21, and Oct. 28 with those receiving benefits before May 1997 paid Oct. 2.

Rep. Gabe Amo began his second Blue Economy tour yesterday by cutting the ribbon at REGENT Craft’s new factory in North Kingstown that builds electric seagliders.

He said he will visit workers, small businesses, researchers, educators and nonprofits across the district in the coming weeks.

State officials approved new premium rate hikes for commercial health insurance for 2027 that will affect nearly 170,000 Rhode Islanders & Attorney General Peter Neronha said the increases burden families and urged bold reform of the system amid rising healthcare costs.

A Jamestown home at 52 Orient Ave sold for $7.5M, topping the latest Newport County sales.

The Warren Group reported it outpaced other deals—such as a $7.1M sale at Castle Hill Ave—in a bustling market.

A 52-foot luxury home under construction on Thames St is drawing heat from neighbors who say it clashes with the historic area—residents are voicing concern as the project continues.

AJ McCarron will coach Rhode Island’s new UFL team and bring the Birmingham Stallions roster along.

The team’s name, colors and logo will be revealed on Sunday, Oct. 18 at Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket with season ticket deposits for 2027 available soon.

Newport Polo will conclude its 150th anniversary season on Saturday, Oct.

3 with the Turkish Airlines Finals at BD Field at Glen Farm, 250 Linden Lane, featuring events including a 150th anniversary pony parade + a six-chukker match after a postponed finale from last weekend’s nor’easter.