A 59-year-old Middletown man was arrested Sunday night after barricading himself inside his Green End Avenue home during a domestic disturbance investigation, police said. Clayton Frable faces charges of domestic violence simple assault and/or battery, second offense, and obstructing an officer in the execution of duty, according to a press release from the Middletown Police […]
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Obituary: Florence Archambault
Florence Archambault, 95, of Middletown, RI, died on November 3, 2025. She was the wife of the late Thomas B. Archambault. Born in Everett, MA, on May 7, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Florence (Gouthro) Wilderman. She was a graduate of Everett High School, and as a youth, she was a member […]
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Middletown defeats Tiverton 22-6 behind Williams’ two-touchdown performance
Middletown running back Sean Williams powered the Islanders to a 22-6 victory over Tiverton on Thursday night at Portsmouth High School, scoring twice to lead his team’s ground attack. Williams, wearing No. 2, carried the load for Middletown throughout the contest, finding the end zone twice in the convincing win. Jack Silvia added another touchdown […]
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Middletown council, school board to meet on Newport regionalization proposal
The Middletown Town Council and School Committee will hold a joint meeting in the coming weeks to discuss Newport’s recent invitation to restart school regionalization conversations, according to the Town of Middletown. During Tuesday night’s Town Council meeting, officials emphasized that agreeing to the discussion should not be interpreted as endorsing or rejecting regionalization. Instead, […]
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Middletown girls soccer defeats Tiverton 6-2
Islanders’ offense explodes for six goals in high-scoring victory TIVERTON — Middletown High School’s girls soccer team put on an offensive showcase Tuesday night, defeating Tiverton 6-2 in a high-scoring contest that saw the Islanders pull away for a convincing road victory. Rebecca Audi led Middletown’s balanced attack with multiple goals, while teammates Ayla Green, […]
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What Sold: A look at 21 recent sales across Newport County to round out August (Aug. 25 – 29)
Last week’s “What Sold” is highlighted by a $10,000,000 transaction in Jamestown at 2 Fort Wetherill Road, one of the largest residential sales we’ve seen statewide this year, along with 21 total residential closings published in the statewide MLS. From high-end estates to more modest single-family homes and condominiums, the sales reflect the full range […]
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On This Day – August 28, 1987: Actor John Huston dies in Middletown
On this day in 1987, film director, screenwriter and actor, John Huston, died in Middletown, Rhode Island from pneumonia as a complication of lung disease. Huston was in Rhode Island and rented a home in Middletown for his work as producer and co-writer of Mr. North (1998), the last film he would ever work on. Huston […]
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Letter to the Editor: Setting the record straight on Middletown’s affordable housing progress
In response to Town Council member Barbara VonVillas’ comments at the last Council meeting, and her recent Letter to the Editor: The Middletown Affordable Housing Committee (AHC) is charged with looking at town-owned properties for affordable housing, not privately-owned property like Rosebrook Commons, so I am not wrong when I state, in the 10 years […]
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What Sold: A look at 14 recent property sales in Newport County (Aug. 4 – 8)
August is always a transitional month in coastal Rhode Island. Between back-to-school preparations, late-summer vacations, and steady tourism in our towns, it’s easy to assume the real estate market slows down. The reality is that well-prepared and appropriately priced properties are still moving quickly, and in some cases, faster than many might expect. According to […]
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Middletown schedules public hearings for ‘Middletown Center’
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. — The Middletown Town Council has scheduled two public hearings next month to gather community feedback on the proposed Middletown Center development, a mixed-use project planned for a prominent location along West Main Road. The hearings will take place on September 16 and September 30, both starting at 6 p.m. in the Middletown […]
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Letter to the Editor: Council member’s claims of ‘mass misrepresentation’ are themselves misleading
I am writing this rebuttal to the statements and claims of “mass misrepresentation” made by Town Council member Barbara Von Villas regarding the opposition to the current Middletown Center plan being pushed on the residents of Middletown. Additionally to her claims of “leading to misinformation and/or misinterpretation rather than fact. Ms VonVillas gives absolutely no […]
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Letter to the Editor: Change is inevitable
There has been a mass of misrepresentation related to Middletown’s West Main Road project. Most of it is built on emotional or personal bias leading to misinformation and/or misinterpretation rather than fact. As a result, productive action related to increasing housing within the project (as well as in other areas of the Town) has been […]
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Letter to the Editor: Middletown residents should support Affordable Housing Committee’s recommendation on August 4
Recently, Middletown’s Affordable Housing Committee recommended that the Town Council walk away from the current deal with the developers for the Middletown Center project, and put true affordable housing for our low, moderate, senior, and workforce income level residents there instead. There is a chance that the AHC motion will be heard by the Town […]
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Home of the Week: 109 Corey Lane, Middletown
If you’ve been looking for a low-maintenance, turnkey property on Aquidneck Island that still feels like a private home, 109 Corey Lane may be just the right fit. Located in the quiet, well-kept Whitehall community off Green End Avenue, this standalone condominium offers the best of both worlds, single-family style living with all the benefits […]
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Middletown Police seek public’s help in identifying break-in suspect
The Middletown Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in a recent break-in at a local business. The incident occurred on June 13 at approximately 5 p.m. at a business in the Wyatt Square Plaza, located on East Main Road. The police would like to hear from anyone who may have […]
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Letter to the Editor: Community stakeholders must be at the center of Newport-Middletown merger talks
As conversations about merging Newport and Middletown school districts continue, we urge decision-makers to lead with something more meaningful than efficiency: community and legacy. Like the preservation work of Doris Duke—who didn’t just save buildings but safeguarded the spirit of a place—our public schools deserve the same care. They carry the hopes and values of […]
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Portsmouth edges Middletown 10-9 in thrilling lacrosse semifinal
Portsmouth High School’s boys lacrosse team is heading to the Division 2 state championship after a nail-biting 10-9 overtime win against Middletown in the semifinals. The game, held at Gaudet Middle School, kept fans on the edge of their seats as both teams traded goals throughout regulation time. Chase Pascoe emerged as the hero for […]
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Middletown will break ground on new Middle-High School on June 9
Middletown is set to celebrate the start of construction on its new Middle High School on June 9. The groundbreaking ceremony starts at 10 a.m. near the construction site by Gaudet Middle School. If it rains, the event will move to June 11. This 211,000-square-foot school, opening for the 2027-2028 year, will be Rhode Island’s […]
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Letter to the Editor: Comments by Middletown Town Council Member Mrs. VonVillas overlook crucial concerns
Mrs. VonVillas’s comments at the April 28th Affordable Housing presentation came across as dismissive, implying that residents’ concerns were driven by a possible indifference to others, based on an assumption made that those already living in the Berkeley-Peckham and Oliphant Road neighborhoods must be more fortunate. This approach likely alienated many. With such enormous demand […]
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On the market: A look at 43 homes hosting Open Houses this weekend (May 10 – 11)
As we head into the heart of the Spring market and Mother’s Day weekend, 43 properties across Newport County are opening their doors to prospective buyers this weekend. From first-time purchases to second homes and investment opportunities, there’s no shortage of options for active buyers but there’s even more opportunity for sellers and homeowners considering […]
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Rhode Island House approves tax rate bill enabling Middletown to encourage long-term residential rentals
The Rhode Island House of Representatives today approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Terri Cortvriend enabling Middletown to move forward with its plan to encourage landlords to keep their apartments in the local housing market by providing them a lower tax rate. According to officials, the intention is to make more housing available to residents by […]
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Car crashes into former GameStop building on East Main Road
A car crashed into a commercial building on East Main Road in Middletown on Wednesday afternoon. The crash left the driver with minor injuries and damaged the structure. Multiple people called 911 to report the incident, prompting the Middletown Fire Department to respond. When they arrived, firefighters found a three-car pileup, with one vehicle having […]
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Middletown Town Council moves forward with Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan
The Middletown Town Council gave the green light on Monday night to send a draft regional hazard mitigation plan to state and federal agencies for review. Council members heard about the joint effort with nearby towns and Naval Station Newport to create a strategy for dealing with potential hazards. The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency […]
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New Middletown Middle-High School project on track for spring groundbreaking
Middletown’s new middle-high school project is moving forward as planned, with a groundbreaking set for this spring. Construction bids are expected to start coming in as early as next month. At Monday night’s Town Council meeting, Town Administrator Shawn J. Brown reported that designs for the cutting-edge building at 1225 Aquidneck Ave. are almost complete. […]
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Middletown Town Council gets ethics refresher, gives nod to beach sauna
The Middletown Town Council’s Monday night meeting covered some interesting ground, from ethics training to a unique beach amenity. Lynne Radiches from the state Ethics Commission gave local leaders and town board volunteers a refresher on ethical practices. Her key advice? When in doubt about a potential conflict of interest, it’s best to play it […]