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Good morning Middletown! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See what Middletown homes really sold for last week.
- Thinking of Flo's tonight? Here's what to order—and skip.
Also on today's calendar: Amicable Church Fundraiser to replace our piano! and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: A steady afternoon breeze, with a high of 70 and low of 45 degrees.
- Tuesday: Cooler with plenty of sun, temps: high: 61, low: 42.
- Wednesday: Sunny, with a high of 62 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• What Sold: 19 homes trade hands across Newport County (Sept. 28 (whatsupnewp.com) — Several Middletown properties just changed hands, including a Wolcott Avenue Cape for $1.43 million, a high-end Aquidneck Avenue condo, and two mobile homes under $50,000. The roundup shows how buyers are still active across Newport County, with slower but steady movement and more selective shopping, giving Middletown homeowners and hopeful buyers a clearer sense of today's market.
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• Flo's Clam Shack, Middletown, RI Report #1088 – BLAINE'S RESTAURANT REPORT (wordpress.com) — Flo's Clam Shack in Middletown gets a detailed once-over, from its self-service setup and multiple dining areas to mixed reviews on chowder, clamcakes, and standout fried clam strips and raw clams. The writer explains exactly how to order, what to expect from the menu, and why the beachfront spot's history and location still make it worth a visit for locals and visitors alike.
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📸 Around Middletown
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Middletown
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★ Featured events ★
- Amicable Church Fundraiser to replace our piano! →
3736 Main Rd, Tiverton
9:00 am
Wednesday October 7
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Other local events
- Town Council →
Middletown Town Hall Council Chambers, 350 East Main Road, Middletown
6:30 pm - Adult Adv Beginner // Intermediate Ballet →
The Academy at Newport Contemporary Ballet, 3 Charles St, Newport
7:00 pm - Adult Beginner Ballet →
The Academy at Newport Contemporary Ballet, 3 Charles St, Newport
7:00 pm - TUESDAYS: Double Points →
Newport Vineyards, 909 E Main Rd, Middletown - Trust Networking - Newport (Real Estate) →
Johnny's Restaurant at the Wyndham Newport Hotel, 240 Aquidneck Avenue, Middletown
8:30 am - Adult Intermediate/Advanced Ballet →
The Academy at Newport Contemporary Ballet, 3 Charles St, Newport
5:30 am - Supporting Grieving Children: A Class for Caregivers →
Middletown Public Library, 700 W Main Rd, Middletown
4:00 pm - Adult Absolute Beginner Ballet →
The Academy at Newport Contemporary Ballet, 3 Charles St, Newport
7:00 pm - What is Gen AI?: And What It Can Do →
Middletown Public Library, 700 W Main Rd, Middletown
2:00 pm - 2nd Annual Japan-America Friendship Festival is Back in Newport! →
5 Touro Park St W, Newport
10:00 am - Saint Columba's Chapel Concert Series Presents The Narragansett Bay Chorus →
St Columba's Chapel, 55 Vaucluse Ave, Middletown
3:00 pm
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Thursday October 8
Tuesday October 13
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
📣 Middletown Shout Outs!
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- Rocco's Little Italy — (401) 447-2526
- Newport Comedy Series — (401) 556-5779
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Retail Sales and Store Support in Middletown. Apply here.
- Allied Universal Security Services posted a job opening for Security Officer Patrol Observation in Middletown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Middletown here.
🗞 Nearby News
Newport
- Newport County Board of Realtors names Tyler Bernadyn Realtor of the Year, Kim Fleming Gloria Slavens Award recipient (whatsupnewp.com)
- Former President Joe Biden visits Newport to show off beloved Corvette (providencejournal.com)
- 9 Most Neighborly Towns On The Atlantic Coast (worldatlas.com)
Little Compton
- Where to find Rhode Island's most remarkable historic artifacts (providencejournal.com)
Ok Middletown! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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