DOT Cuts Off Tuesday Toll Hearing, Tells Residents To Submit Written Comment
Director Michael P. Lewis of the state Department of Transportation (DOT) ended Tuesday's toll hearing just after midnight on Tuesday, cutting off commentary from several speakers. The five-hour public...
View ArticleTry These Hanukkah Recipes During the Festival of Lights
This year, Hanukkah begins on the evening of Saturday, Dec. 8 and ends on the evening of Sunday, Dec. 16. Observing the Festival of Lights goes hand-in-hand with making special Hanukkah foods. Before...
View ArticleAll Saints Academy Wins Robotics Competition
On Saturday the All Saints Academy Robotics Team, the reigning State Champions, competed in the FIRST Lego League qualifier. This tournament was one of three Rhode Island qualifiers determining who...
View Article[CHAT] Rams Play Rivalry Game vs. PC Tonight
The University of Rhode Island men’s basketball team will look for its second straight win, and its third in four games, at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center against a depleted Providence College 7 p.m....
View ArticleMFD: There Is a New Fire Marshal In Town
Middletown Fire Chief Ronald Doire spoke with pride as he honored two Middletown firefighters at a promotion ceremony on Monday evening.Fire Inspector Lieutenant Robert McCall officially accepted the...
View ArticleLocal Man Stabbed to Death in Gould Street Murder
A man who police say has no known address has been arrested for allegedly stabbing and killing a local Newport man. Police officials said they believe the two men knew each other. At approximately...
View ArticleHEALTH Declares Flu to Be Widespread in Rhode Island
The following was provided by the Rhode Island Department of Health PROVIDENCE – Michael Fine, MD, director of the Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH), has issued a Declaration of Widespread Flu...
View ArticleDo You Have 'Charity Fatigue?'
It's rare to go through a checkout line without being asked for a donation. At PetSmart it's for animals; at Wendy's it's for adoption; at the Dollar Tree Store it's toys for military kids. And,...
View ArticleGaudet Robotics Team Reaches Lego League Finals
On a quiet Sunday afternoon 11 students from Gaudet Middle School sat in a gymnasium, with hundreds of other students across the state, working feverishly on laptop computers making final adjustments...
View Article[VIDEO] URI Can’t Handle PC Inside
PROVIDENCE – Despite a lack of depth, a single point lead at the half turned into 15 by the end of the game, as the Providence College Friars hammered the Rhode Island Rams inside for a 72-57 win...
View ArticleJust Listed: 7 Bartlett Rd
This four bedroom, three bathroom Middletown house at 7 Bartelett Road has been on the market for four days.MLS description of 7 Bartelett : "Cozy up to the fire in this stunning custom built...
View ArticleBike Trail May Come to Aquidneck Island
Dozens of Aquidneck Island residents and community representatives filled the CCRI auditorium, along with members of the Aquidneck Island Planning Commission and Bike Newport, to participate in a forum...
View Article3 Middletown Open Houses This Weekend
3 Casey Dr Open House: Saturday Dec. 8, 12:00 p.m. -2:00 p.m "A solid and well cared for smaller home just waiting a new owner to put the shine back. Features inc hdwds,2 beds,2 ba, remodeled kit, fin...
View ArticleWhat Are USPS Deadlines for Mailing Holiday Packages?
Are you one of the many holiday revelers with families and friends spread all across the country and the world (like me)? If so, even before you dive into that gift list, it's important to know how...
View ArticleOMGPD: Dearly Departed Deer and Marijuana for Dinner
Deer and marijuana – it’s what’s for dinner. A possible “deer jacker,” which is not nearly as dirty as it sounds, was arrested by North Kingstown police and charged with drunken driving. Police said...
View ArticleSanta's Schedule for Middletown
[Santa's route has been canceled Friday, Dec. 7 due to rain and will be rescheduled. Santa's route for Mondday, Dec. 10 will remain the same. Friday's streeets will be rescheduled for the end of...
View ArticleShare Your Holiday Pet Photos
Sure, Halloween offers a limitless variety of costume ideas for your dog or cat (or teacup pig?), but nothing that offers the cuteness of a Christmas tree, a Santa hat and a string of multi-colored...
View ArticleAnnual Tree Lighting Ceremony Scheduled This Friday
In the Spirit of Christmas- A Community Celebration Middletown’s Annual Tree LightingOpen House Friday, December 14th- 6:00pm Middletown Senior Center 650 Green End Avenue Performances by the Gaudet...
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