Collared: Three people found themselves facing the music — in the form of Middletown police officers — after being arrested for DUI last weekend. According to reports, one of the suspects made it really easy for the responding officers by saying "Take me to jail, I'm drunk."
Better Weather: There's a chance of rain Friday, but the weekend looks to be sunny and warm with highs in the 80s otherwise.
Movement of Jah People: The Newport Yachting Center hosts the Newport Waterfront Raggae Festival on Saturday. There's also an after party at 9 p.m., complete with a free door pass online that's also good for prize drawings.
Trash Delay: Monday, Aug. 12, is the observance of Victory Day in Rhode Island — and that means that Middletown's trash and recycling schedule is delayed one day.
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