The following are the most-read What’sUpNewp stories of the week, March 26 – April 1, 2023.
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What Sold: 18 Newport County real estate sales, transactions (March 19 – 25)
Here’s a look at what homes changed hands last week in Newport County.
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After five years of bureaucratic limbo, Cape Cod clean energy program finally comes to fruition
The Cape and Vineyard Electric Offering will provide a mix of solar panels, heat pumps and battery storage to 100 low- and middle-income households in the region.
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Middletown Police seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect in a hit-and-run accident
Middletown Police are seeking assistance with a hit-and-run accident that took place on Green End Avenue in Middletown on March 22, 2023.
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Sardella’s celebrating its 43rd Anniversary by offering original menu prices from the 1980s
Sardella’s 43rd Anniversary menu will be offered on April 6, 13, 20, and 27.
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Portsmouth Police charge driver with DUI after a head-on collision on East Main Road
On March 24, 2023, at 10:49 pm, the Portsmouth Police responded to the vicinity of East Main Road and Sea Meadow Drive for the report of a head-on collision between two motor vehicles.
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Work set to begin on the Mary Street Parking Lot
Provided that the weather cooperates, the entire project is expected to be complete by the last week of April.
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City of Newport releases final draft of Transportation Master Plan
Entitled Keep Newport Moving, the draft plan culminates almost 2 years of public outreach, community engagement, and collaboration with the Rhode Island Division of Statewide Planning, according to the City of Newport.
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Adoptable Dog of the Week: Remi
Remi is a 1-year-old female mixed breed and is available for adoption right now at the Potter League for Animals in Middletown.
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain
Coming up on Wednesday, January 25 at 2 pm.
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Vision of permanent state archives building closer to reality
For several years, former Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea and current Secretary of State Greg Amore have envisioned the state moving its archives out of temporary rental spaces to its own building. This is getting closer to reality.
