The recent sale of a home on Purgatory Lane in Middletown is setting some records. Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty has announced the sale of 444 Purgatory Lane for $5,300,000. According to data from the Multiple Listing Service, this is the highest sale in Middletown since September of 2023. Janet Kermes, Sales Associate of Mott […]
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Middletown High School Girls Volleyball advances to semifinals
Middletown High School’s girls volleyball team is moving on to the next round of playoffs after beating Lincoln 3-1 in Tuesday’s quarterfinals. The win, which happened at Middletown High on October 29, bumps the team’s season record up to 12-6. Middletown’s next match is set for November 17, but their opponent is still to be […]
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Photo Gallery: Middletown vs Tiverton Injury Fund game
Middletown and Tiverton High School kicked off their 2024 season on Thursday night with an Injury Fund exhibition game. The final score was 7 – 7.
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Girls Soccer: Middletown defeats Tiverton 7 – 1
Middletown Girls Soccer hosted Tiverton on Tuesday night to start their 2024 season. The Lady Tigers battled early, but the Islanders won the matchup 7 – 1. Scoring goals for Middletown a team effort, with Rebecca Audi (#2), Caitlin Morrill (#4), Sydney Bogosian (#13), Paige Burfield (#10), and Maya Ferris (#19) each scoring one goal […]
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Sponsored bills from Aquidneck Island legislators will help accelerate housing production and increase Rhode Island’s housing stock
Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee signed a package of 14 housing bills into law Thursday, aiming to accelerate housing production and increase the state’s housing stock. The ceremonial signing took place at the Warwick Housing Authority, where McKee was joined by House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi, who championed the legislative package, along with other state […]
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Newport and Middletown secure $1.2 million for water quality projects
Rhode Island’s Department of Environmental Management has awarded over $3.1 million in grants to improve water quality and aquatic habitats across the state, with significant projects slated for Newport and Middletown. The grants, funded primarily by the voter-approved 2022 Green Bond, will support 15 projects aimed at addressing stormwater pollution, flood prevention, and habitat restoration. […]
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State regulators grant five-year license, with conditions, for Portsmouth LNG facility
by Nancy Lavin, Rhode Island CurrentAugust 22, 2024 State regulators gave long-awaited authorization Thursday to a long-term plan to expand liquefied natural gas storage on the Portsmouth-Middletown line. But it’s not the carte blanche approval Rhode Island Energy wanted. Rather than a permanent LNG storage and equipment facility, the Rhode Island Energy Facility Siting Board […]
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Newport Mental Health relocates its Johnny Cake Hill Road office to Valley Road
Newport Mental Health is relocating its adult programs, walk-in appointments, and business staff to a newly renovated space at 42 Valley Road, effective Aug. 26. The move, which Newport Mental Health announced on its website, marks a significant expansion for the organization, driven by increased demand for services and new programs. The mental health provider […]
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Learn ‘how to talk to your dog’ at Middletown Public Library on Aug. 24
The Middletown Public Library is hosting a new event that will teach people how to better communicate with their pets. The event, How to Talk To Your Dog, is free and open to ages 6 and up. The event, which held on Saturday, August 24 from 11 am to 12 pm in the meeting room […]
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Middletown accepting applications for civic appropriation to support local nonprofits
The town of Middletown is currently accepting applications for civic appropriation to support local nonprofits working to serve the city and its surrounding communities. Funding is available to organizations serving youth, human services, sports, recreation, enrichment opportunities, and community preservation initiatives. Applications are due by February 15, 2024. More information can be found here.
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On The Market – Newport County open houses this weekend: Jan. 27 – 28
As we stride into the final weekend of January 2024, the Newport County real estate market will be offering only 13 open houses for homebuyers over the next two days. While the active market and trend of demand persists, our area does not have nearly enough inventory to satisfy the large pool of qualified buyers […]
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Middletown Council Updates: Budget, Housing, & Tree Warden
The Middletown Town Council met at Town Hall on Monday, December 19, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.. The meeting agenda included updates on municipal projects, zoning amendments, the reappointment of the tree warden, and the town and school surplus. In a Middletown Meeting Matters update, the Town of Middletown shared the following from the meeting; Heard […]
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‘Music In The Park’ coming to Paradise Valley Park in July
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (JUNE 28, 2023) – The Middletown Outreach Department is spearheading a new “Music In The Park” series in July in Paradise Valley Park. Beginning July 10, the Monday evening series from 6-8 has food trucks, free concerts and lawn games in the Prospect Avenue park home to the Boyd’s Grist Windmill. The opening concert […]
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Town of Middletown: Proposed school on track
With a little less than six months before a special election, plans for a new middle-high school remain on time and budget. School Building Committee Co-Chairman Edward Brady offered details about the latest with the proposed facility just north of the existing Gaudet Middle School to the Town Council Monday night in Town Hall. Among […]
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Middletown Town Council awards school architect contract
By Matt Sheley, Town of Middletown A proposal for a $190 million new middle-high school cleared a major hurdle Monday night. At a well-attended meeting in Town Hall, the Town Council unanimously awarded a $14.3 million contract to HMFH Architects of Cambridge, Massachusetts for continued design and planning work on the building north of Gaudet […]
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Adoptable Dog of the Week: Paco
Meet your new best friend, Paco – this week’s adoptable dog of the week! Paco, who is available for adoption at the Potter League for Animals in Middletown, is a 1-year-old male shepherd/mix. “Paco is what we call a trip! He’s a super funny doggo. He’s always in happy mode, and he’s eager to show […]
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Secretary of State Gregg Amore visits Middletown High School
Gregg M. Amore said in some places, voter suppression is very much alive in today’s America. Rhode Island’s new Secretary of State told students during a lunch hour visit Tuesday to Middletown High it could be something seemingly benign as charging postage to return a ballot, having only one day to vote or a fee […]
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Middletown Library looking to grow, evolve
By Matt Sheley, Town of Middletown The Middletown Public Library wants to expand and grow — all to serve all of the community better. According to paperwork before the Town Council Monday night, a new 31,551-square-foot library building is being considered on property now home to the former Kennedy School. The lengthy report from […]
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Middletown Town Council Meeting Matters – Feb. 21
The Middletown Town Council took up several items of local importance during a meeting Monday night in Town Hall. Matt Sheley from the Town of Middletown shared the following recap of the meeting; MIDDLETOWN MEETING MATTERS MIDDLETOWN TOWN COUNCIL When: Monday night. Where: Middletown Town Hall, 350 East Main Road. Absent: None. Of note: Heard a briefing from […]
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Siren Marine introduces Siren Trident, an industry-first IoT software for marine maintenance and compatibility
Newport-based Siren Marine has introduced Siren Trident, an industry-first IoT software for marine engine maintenance and system compatibility. This technology will substantially benefit Yamaha customers, dealers, and boat builders. During the 2023 Miami International Boat Show, the company unveiled the new system, which captures proprietary data on the Command Link Plus (CLP) protocol used in […]
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Rejects Beer Co. to host ‘Stouts & Snouts’ on March 4
Join Rejects Beer Co. and the Potter League for Animals at Rejects Beer Co. on Saturday, March 4, from 2 pm to 5 pm for some beers and belly scratches as they host “Stouts & Snouts,” a pet-friendly friend-raiser event! There will be tacos, music, a dog talent contest, photos, and $1 of every beer […]
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Educational expert working with Middletown to improve, upgrade schools
By Matt Sheley, Town of Middletown On Election Day 2022, local voters overwhelmingly approved regionalization and new school buildings. Although Newport residents ultimately scuttled that plan by less than 400 votes, amid the success in Middletown, there was one persistent question from critics: How does this benefit children educationally? Enter Manuel Cordero. The founder and […]
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What’s Up this weekend in and around Newport: Feb. 9 – 12
Here’s a look at all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this weekend, Thursday, February 9 – 12, 2023. Thursday, February 9 🎭 Things To Do 3 pm to 8 pm: Taproot Taco Thursdays at Newport Vineyards 4 pm: Fay Andrada X Wild Season at Wild Season Florals 6 pm to 7:30 pm: The […]
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Middletown thanks Police Chief Kewer for service – welcomes back Pesare as new Chief
By Matt Sheley, Town of Middletown The Town of Middletown is saying “Goodbye” to one police chief and welcoming back another. Late last month, Police Chief William Kewer informed the town he wanted to go in a different direction with his career and would not renew his contract when it expired. Kewer — who’s served […]
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Town of Middletown: New School Bond looks like it’s heading to a May 2 Special Election
By Matt Sheley The Town Council is seeking approval for a $190 million bond for a new middle-high school bond. Following a lengthy discussion Monday night in Town Hall, the council voted unanimously to ask the General Assembly to okay enabling legislation to clear the way for a special election on May 2. Acknowledging the […]