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What’s On The Agenda: Middletown Town Council meeting on Feb. 6

by Ryan Belmore 20 hours agoFebruary 3, 2023

The Middletown Town Council will host their regular meeting on Monday, February 7 at 6 pm in council chambers at Middletown Town Hall. The meeting is open to the public, […]

Posted inNews

What’s On The Agenda: Middletown Planning Board’s Jan. 11 meeting

by Ryan Belmore January 4, 2023January 4, 2023

The Middletown Planning Board will hold a meeting on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 6:00 pm. The meeting will be held in the Town Council Chambers and can also be […]

Posted inNews

Adoptable Cat of the Week: Leo

by Ryan Belmore December 21, 2022December 21, 2022

Introducing Leo, the most magical feline friend you’ll ever meet! This 7-year-old Domestic Shorthair is the Adoptable Cat of the Week, brought to you by the Potter League for Animals. […]

Posted inNews

Aquidneck Land Trust conserves Middletown farmland, protecting drinking water and scenic viewscape

by Ryan Belmore December 20, 2022December 20, 2022

The Aquidneck Land Trust (ALT) has announced the conservation of a 9.54-acre farmland property in Middletown. The property is located within the Maidford/Paradise drinking water supply watershed and is near […]

Posted inBusiness

Middletown-based Rite-Solutions receives three Navy contracts worth $68 million

by Ryan Belmore November 16, 2022November 16, 2022

Middletown-based Rite-Solutions today announced that it was recently awarded three contracts by the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT), Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR), and Naval Surface Warfare […]

Posted inArts & Entertainment, History

On This Day – August 28, 1987: Actor John Huston dies in Middletown

by Ryan Belmore August 28, 2022August 25, 2022

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 […]

Posted inCity & Government

Second Beach Parking lot getting repaved this fall

by Town of Middletown July 12, 2022July 12, 2022

MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (JULY 12, 2022) – The Second Beach parking lot is getting repaved this fall. For a couple years, the town has wanted to resurface the large lot on […]

Posted inBusiness

Island Wellness celebrates 4 years – with a new Providence location and philanthropic venture

by Tyler Bernadyn July 8, 2022July 19, 2022

When Casey and Nick Sanginario discuss their wellness centers, you can hear the pride and passion in their voices.  Their Middletown location (102 West Main Rd.) recently celebrated its 4-year […]

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Lawrence Frank withdraws from Middletown Town Council race

by Town of Middletown July 7, 2022July 7, 2022

By Matt Sheley, Town of Middletown There’s now one less candidate vying for Middletown Town Council.  On Thursday morning, Lawrence Frank submitted a letter to the office of the Board […]

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Middletown Police officer struck with gel pellets during traffic stop

by What's Up Newp July 6, 2022July 7, 2022

While on a West Main Road traffic stop over the weekend, Middletown Police says an officer was struck by gel pellets, leading to multiple felony charges. Investigating the incident, police […]

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Middletown man wins more than $35,000 on Rhode Island Lottery’s Daily Numbers game

by Ryan Belmore June 21, 2022June 21, 2022

A man from Middletown won $35,416 playing last evening’s Daily Number, according to Rhode Island Lottery. The man was not identified by Rhode Island Lottery. The man told Rhode Island Lottery that […]

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St. Columba’s will host its 29th Annual Garden Party on June 11

by What's Up Newp June 7, 2022June 7, 2022

MIDDLETOWN, RI — Join St. Columba’s for their 29th Annual Garden Party on Saturday, June 11, 2022 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the churchyard (55 Vaucluse Ave., Middletown, RI)! The spring celebration benefits […]

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Adoptable Pet of The Week: Pepper

by Ryan Belmore May 25, 2022May 25, 2022

Meet your new best friend, Nelson – this week’s Adoptable Pet of the Week! The Potter League for Animals shares on their website that Pepper is a 5-year-old female Cattle […]

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Sea Rose Montessori School partners with local experts for elementary aftercare and summer camp enrichment

by adminnewspack May 25, 2022May 25, 2022

 Sea Rose Montessori School deepens its ties to the Southern Rhode Island community by bringing experts in for elementary student afterschool programs.  Offering individualized and integrated learning for age 3 […]

Posted inFood & Drink

Foodlove Market enhances café experience with the launch of Foodlove Provisions

by Ryan Belmore May 19, 2022May 19, 2022

Foodlove Market, the upscale specialty market from Newport Restaurant Group, announced today an enhanced café experience for guests with the launch of Foodlove Provisions this Spring. “We are always looking for […]

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Adoptable Pet Of The Week: Tank & Saige

by Ryan Belmore May 17, 2022May 18, 2022

Meet your new best friends, Tank and Saige – this week’s Adoptable Pet(s) of the Week! The Potter League for Animals shares on their website that Saige is a 4-year-old […]

Posted inCity & Government, News

Town of Middletown: Town Council votes to look into an ‘opportunity of a lifetime’ for Middletown Schools

by Town of Middletown May 17, 2022May 17, 2022

The Town Council chose Monday night to go in on an “opportunity of a lifetime” for the Middletown schools.  Due to a compressed timeline to get the matter before the […]

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School regionalization faces critical votes on Monday

by Frank Prosnitz May 12, 2022May 12, 2022

Newport and Middletown are moving closer to a school regionalization vote, but considerable work must be done for the proposal to go to voters in both communities in November. The […]

Posted inFood & Drink

Foodlove Market launches catering services

by Ryan Belmore May 12, 2022May 13, 2022

Foodlove Market, an upscale specialty market from Newport Restaurant Group located at 1037 Aquidneck Avenue in Middletown, is pleased to announce the addition of catering services, perfect for corporate and […]

Posted inCity & Government

Hybrid school unification talks advance

by Town of Middletown April 29, 2022April 29, 2022

About a month ago, Middletown announced it was working with the City of Newport to potentially unify schools systems — with caveats. Since then, it’s largely been radio silence on […]

Posted inCity & Government

Middletown busy with sewer pipe work — in Newport

by Town of Middletown April 26, 2022April 26, 2022

MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (APRIL 26, 2022) – Over the past few weeks, Middletown has been busy with a sewer improvement project — in Newport. As part of the community’s ongoing sewer agreement […]

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Posted inFood & Drink

Where to find the best coffee in Newport County

by Sarah McClutchy April 25, 2022April 25, 2022

Why buy coffee from the big chain stores when you can get better coffee at so many locally-owned cafes? Although Newport lost one of its most iconic, local-owned coffee spots […]

Posted inNews

Norman Bird Sanctuary will host Spring Appeal Launch Day on Saturday

by Community Submission April 22, 2022April 22, 2022

This Saturday, April 23, the Norman Bird Sanctuary will host an in-person launch day in celebration of their 2022 Spring Appeal. A seasonal giving campaign that runs through June 30, the Spring […]

Posted inCity & Government

‘Middletown Center’ clears initial hurdle

by Ryan Belmore April 22, 2022April 22, 2022

By Matt Sheley, Town of Middletown MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (APRIL 21, 2022) – “Middletown Center” got its first public airing Thursday night. As expected, traffic and a proposed 144-room hotel served as […]

Posted inNews

Adoptable Pet of the Week: Bruno

by Ryan Belmore April 21, 2022April 21, 2022

Meet your new best friend, Bruno– this week’s Adoptable Pet of the Week! The Potter League for Animals shares on their website that Layla is a 1-year-old male Retriever/Labrador Mix. […]

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