🌱 Patch AM: What Middletown’s conservation board just decided about drinking-water project reviews.

Make time for Jamestown in the 18th Century on the Middletown Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: $700 Fine For Fisherman Caught With Fillets In Middletown, More Charges Coming: Cops

Make time for Jamestown in the 18th Century on the Middletown Patch calendar

$700 Fine For Fisherman Caught With Fillets In Middletown, More Charges Coming: Cops

They denied having any fish aboard, police said

🌱 Patch AM: What limits Middletown just put on short-term rentals and new signs

And on the Middletown Patch calendar - Jamestown in the 18th Century

🌱 Patch AM: What key ideas did Middletown quietly cut from its new town plan?

Coming up: THURSDAYS: Beer Special on the Middletown Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How could Middletown’s new plan change housing and farms near you?

Happening soon: WEDNESDAYS: Flight Specials on the Middletown Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Why Middletown’s school board says shrinking enrollment won’t derail new schools

Happening soon: Middletown 250 Commission regular meeting on the Middletown Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How much will Middletown’s new school furniture really cost taxpayers?

And on the Middletown Patch calendar - BINGO Night

Middletown Democrats Endorse Town Council Candidates Rodrigues, VonVillas, Logan and Lombardi

Middletown Democratic Town Committee (MDTC) has endorsed four candidates for election to the Middletown Town Council in the coming election

3-Year-Old Killed When Vehicle Slammed Into Stone Wall And Pole: Cops

The vehicle was fully engulfed in flames, police said.

80-Year-Old Man Killed Crossing Road: Middletown Police

The man was crossing Coddington Highway when he was hit by a car, police said.

Free Backpacks for Students

Back to School Celebration RI - August 15, 2026 at East Bay Community Action Program

Former NUWC Worker From Newport Sentenced For Phone Threats: Feds

He made threatening calls to former colleagues and the cops, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.

Middletown Police Seeking To ID Man In Connection With Vandalism, Trespassing Probe

Police are attempting to identify a man at the Newport County YMCA.

Newport County Radio Operators Demonstrate “A National Resource”

Discover the World of “Ham” Radio: We'll Get You on the Air

Local Business Spotlight: db OrthoPT

Providing physical therapy services focused on movement and recovery.

Middletown Mayhem Leads To Mass Arrests On Second Beach: Police

More than a 1,000 teens packed the beach prior to the arrests, police said.

Middletown Man Threatened Public Official: Cops

The Middletown man also obstructed an officer, police said.

Person In Distress Rescued From Frigid Waters of Purgatory Chasm: Middletown FD

A rescue swimmer was deployed in the operation, according to the fire department

Middletown Gun Thief Nabbed: Cops

The Middletown man was wanted on a larceny of a firearm charge, police said.

East Bay Community Action Program seeks food pantry volunteers in Newport

Volunteers needed to help meet dramatic increase in need for food

Middletown Couple Identified As Casualties Of Deadly MA Plane Crash

The single-engine Socata TBM 700 crashed after taking off from New Bedford Airport in Massachusetts Monday morning.

New Pizza Place Opens In Middletown

The new restaurant's menu offers two distinct pizza styles.

Close Swimming Areas At Middletown's Third And Peabody's Beaches: RIDOH

High bacteria counts were found in the water, according to the Rhode Island Department of Health.

Credit Card Fraudster Captured: Cops

The wanted Newport man was arrested by the Rhode Island State Police Violent Fugitive Task Force, police said.

Middletown Shuts Down Beaches Due To Hurricane Erin

The move was "made in anticipation of heavy surf and rip currents from Hurricane Erin."

Discover the World of “Ham” Radio: We'll Get You on the Air

Annual North American Field Day Drill to Attract More than 30,000 Participants. Local Residents Invited to Participate.

NACTC Cyber Teams Score Big in National Competition

NACTC’s Three Teams Place in the Top 3%, Top 9%, and Top 11%

Middletown Police Looking For Hit-And-Run Crash Suspect

Middletown police have asked for the public's help finding a driver who struck a bicyclist in a hit-and-run crash on Sunday.

MA Man Arrested After Officer-Involved Shooting In Middletown

Middletown police say Justin Deprospo, 39, struck an officer with his car in an attempt to evade arrest by DEA agents.

4 People Displaced After Middletown House Fire

Middletown fire officials say the basement sustained moderate damage, while the rest of the house had smoke damage.

Middletown and Newport Head Start Sites Achieve 5-Star Rating

East Bay Community Action Progrram's Middletown and Newport sites achieved the top BrightStars Rating

Middletown Woman Thankful For Husband, Mom & Many Others

Patch and T-Mobile are teaming up to bring moments of thankfulness from a dinner table in your community to a wider audience.

Dave's Hot Chicken Opening Restaurant In Middletown

The Middletown location will be Rhode Island's first Dave's Hot Chicken restaurant.

14 Dogs Sent To RI Shelter From SC After Hurricane Helene

"The devastation from Hurricane Helene has hit the Aiken County Animal Shelter especially hard," Potter League CEO Brad Sheart says.

The Annual Bike to the Beach for Autism!

When you donate to Team Bike Newport, you’re directly supporting Bike Newport’s programs for students with Autism.

Teacher Spotlight: Heather Carney Makes A Difference In Middletown

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Please get out and vote

A very important Middletown ballot question Will be offered in November don’t make this decision lightly

Fisherman ID'd After Body Found On Shoreline In Middletown: Reports

Firefighters found the body near Pebble Beach around 6:15 p.m., reports say.

Dolphin Found Dead On Middletown Shoreline: Report

The Newport Buzz blog shared a video​ of the dolphin swimming in shallow water by the shore Sunday, hours before it was found dead.