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The Newport Mercury is the oldest newspaper in continuous operation in the U.S. begun in 1758
Newport is beautiful during the fall! September and October are two of the best months to visit since the summer crowds are gone, the weather is still great and ocean temps are still in the 60's. Most hotels even offer low off-season rates!
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A Little Maid of Newport
"A Little Maid of Newport" is the tale of two courageous and sensible young cousins, Faith Underwood and Ellen Morley. The story, part of the Little Maid Historical Books series, is set in 1777 in Newport Rhode Island, as the British fleet lies at anchor in the harbor and menaces the town. 
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Where's Puma
Great reading to young children
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Puma, Lost in Newport
A Fun read to/for young children
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 The Scrimshaw Ring
A family story about an heirloom was the inspiration for this suspenseful narrative about a young boy's encounter in 1710 with mutinous pirates on a coastal Rhode Island farm. Author William Jaspersohn deftly contrasts boyhood fantasies with the discovery of the harsh realities of outlaw life. Vibrant illustrations heighten the graphic intensity of Jaspersohn's prose. The final page offers ideas to help children uncover the stories embedded in their own family heirlooms.
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Cornelius Vandermouse - the Pride of Newport
Cornelius Vandermouse, the Pride of Newport takes children on a tour of the grand mansions of historic Newport, Rhode Island, and teaches them about the port city's sailing tradition. Cornelius searches the mansions for a good luck charm to help him win the annual Commodore's Cup race. written by Peter and Cheryl Barnes, illustrated by Susan Arciero. In rhyming verse, grades K-4
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The Case of the Squeaky Thief
The Kerry Hill Casecrackers, a group of kids spending the summer in Newport, help catch the thief of valuable antiques from Maitland Manor Historic Museum. The Case of the Squeaky Thief
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The Case of the Mysterious Codes
Jason and the new friends he and his sister have made during their summer in Newport, Rhode Island, try to figure out the coded messages he has been getting from a mysterious stranger.
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