Good morning, Newport.

More than 50 Newport families with children in kindergarten through second grade gathered at Pell Elementary on Oct.

9 for a community dinner that featured activities—such as filming, crab observations and mask making—by over 20 local organizations and enjoyed pizza, salad and Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. RENEWport will host another dinner on Feb. 26 for Pell families with children in third and fourth grades.

On October 9, RENEWport hosted a community dinner at Pell Elementary School for over fifty Newport families with children in kindergarten through second grade — more than twenty local partners led hands-on activities and games during the event, which ended with pizza, salad, and Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. RENEWport will host another dinner for Pell families with children in grades three and four on February 26 — an effort to further connect Newport Public Schools with the community.

On Monday, October 13, a fixed-wing Socata TBM 700 crashed on the median of Interstate 195 in Dartmouth at 8:15 a.m.—killing Middletown residents Thomas Perkins, 68, and Agatha Perkins, 66, and injuring a Hyundai Sonata driver who was taken to a hospital.

Frosty Freez, Middletown’s beloved ice cream shop at 496 East Main Road, has been sold to longtime employee Cameron Bulk who took over operations after a months-long transition; the new owner will prepare the shop over winter—planning to reopen it on April 1 to carry on its nearly 70-year tradition. Loyal customers can expect the same community feel and quality service they have enjoyed for decades.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston reports show that the economy is slowing down as inflation rises, job growth is slow, and Rhode Island faces nearly one percent higher unemployment with personal incomes growing more slowly than in other New England states.

Home and rental prices are rising quickly — the Boston Fed warns that companies may soon cut jobs if labor demand continues to cool.

The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce, Rhode Island Department of Labor & Training, CCRI Newport Campus and City of Newport will host the Greater Newport Career Fair at Innovate Newport, 513 Broadway on October 30th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.—registration is required due to limited space. Job seekers will receive a full list of participating employers from the event organizers—further details will be provided soon.

Rhode Island schools use between 70 and 75 school resource officers, but many districts fall short of the recommendation of one officer per building & smaller towns like Scituate have only one SRO.

Budget and staffing issues force some departments to reassign officers to patrol duties, & concerns remain about longer response times in emergencies.

Providence Journal has picked five players for Week 5 Football Player of the Week and readers can vote until Friday—voters can cast as many votes as they like.

The nominees, including Belluzzi, Boylan, Husereau, Taylor, and Rodriguez, earned the nod with standout plays in high school games.

Fall for Lucy's Hearth

6-9 p.m. — Newport Art Museum — Supporting families experiencing homelessness — An evening benefiting a vital local shelter and transitional housing program.

Harvest Festival Weekend

4-6 p.m. — Newport Vineyards & Restaurant — Celebrate the fall harvest with wine tastings and festive activities.

Dueling Pianos at the Top of Pelham

8 PM - 1 AM — One Pelham East Bar & Grill — 21+ event — Experience Newport's only Dueling Pianos show with stunning harbor views and interactive performances.

Dueling Pianos Late Show at Top Of Pelham

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Dueling Pianos Bar at Top Of Pelham — 21+ event — Experience a lively night with audience-requested music and stunning views of Newport Harbor.

Halloween Party and Trick-or-Treat

3-7 p.m. — George Hail Library — Family-friendly fun — Enjoy crafts, games, and spooktacular trick-or-treating in costume for little ghosts and goblins.

Dueling Pianos at the Top of Pelham

8 p.m. – 1 a.m. — One Pelham East Bar & Grill — Ticket reservations recommended — Experience a lively dueling pianos show with audience interaction in a scenic Newport venue.

Bearly Dead: Grateful Dead Tribute

8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Greenwich Odeum — Ticket prices vary — Experience a vibrant Grateful Dead tribute band that brings exciting energy to the stage.

Cars & Coffee — Trunk or Treat

11 AM – 12 PM — Fort Adams Trust — Entry fee, canned goods donation — Enjoy a festive morning with cars, coffee, and community spirit.

Willie J Laws with the Ocean Mistics

5-9 p.m. — Ocean Mist — Ticketed event — Experience a night of modern funky Blues with Willie J Laws and the Ocean Mistics.

Uncorking the Possibilities: Food, Wine & Beer Tasting

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Newport Vineyards & Restaurant — Ticketed event — Savor exquisite wines and beers accompanied by live jazz from the Lois Vaughan Jazz Trio.