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Editor's Notebook: Primary Election, ALT, School Budget, Soccer Controversy and Jonnycakes Make Headlines
Missed some news cycles last week? Here's what happened in Middletown the week ending Sept. 18, 2010.
Missed some news cycles last week? Every Sunday, find out what happened in Middletown right here, organized by: News You Can Use with insights from local columnists, Local Sports Highlights featuring the results from our local youth and high school sports, and Top Headlines from the stories that made news around town.
Here's what happened during the week ending Sept. 18, 2010:
News You Can UseForget freezer bags for long-term storage. Armed with BBQ tongs, a $5 Ball Jar Canning book, and a willing partner, Jessica attempts canning to stretch out this summer's bumper crop.
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ByJessica Walsh
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The Newport County YMCA offers an affordable three-hour childcare program one Saturday night a month to give parents time for date night or quiet time.
By Sarah Fernandez
Carm takes a moment to remember the events of nine years ago and how that moment in time has shaped her as a parent. Do you remember where you were?
By Carmela Geer
Dogs Just Want to Have Fun
The Potter League Pet University offers a wide selection of classes to teach people and their pets the importance of having fun together, agility, and obedience training.
By Sarah Fernandez
Peak hurricane season is here. Local animal authorities are getting the word out to better prepare owners to care for pets in emergencies or evacuations. Download your emergency checklist here.
By Sarah Fernandez
Local Sports Highlights:
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2010
Islanders Nab Second Season Win
Turnovers proved to be key to Middletown's 33-0 league-opening victory against Classical High School Friday night.
By Matthew Wierzbicki
Friday, September 17, 2010
Islander Boys Varsity Soccer Suffer 3-2 Controversial LossThe Middletown Islanders lost 3-2 on a Goal...No Goal...
By Phil Hadley
Pop Warner Football: Week 3 Game Highlights / Week 4 Preview
A look back at Week 3 play against the Portsmouth Patriots on Saturday, Sept. 11, and look ahead to competing against Dartmouth on Sunday, Sept. 19.
SSG Christopher Potts Fishing Tournament Raises More Than $7K
Anglers and bait and tackle shops from throughout Aquidneck Island participated in the fifth annual SSG Christopher Potts Fishing Tournament that raised thousands to benefit a local fallen soldier's family.
ByStephanie McLean
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The week's Top News Headlines:
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Catch "Sweet Ride" Across the Bridge with Milkbread Saturday NightThis Rhode Island band with local roots will kick off the college showcase at Wheelhouse Tavern in Narragansett 9 pm, Sat. Sept. 18, 2010.
By Phil Hadley
Friday, September 17, 2010
Public Schools "Change the Culture" of Doing Business to Balance BudgetThe Middletown School Committee unanimously approved the final budget for the current school year Thursday night.
By Angela Lemire
Thursday, September 16, 2010
High Tech Firearms Simulator Trains Middletown Police Under PressureThe Firearms Training Simulator provided by the Rhode Island Interlocal Risk Management Trust gives Middletown Police Officers state-of-the-art scenario weaponry training this week.
By Angela Lemire
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Cardi's is Latest West Main Biz to Set Fall OpeningCardi's Furniture Mattresses plans to open mid-October at 1235 West Main Road at the former Newport Auto Center site.
By Angela Lemire
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Primary Results Show Middletown Voters Aligned with State TrendsMiddletown voters' favored candidates mirrored statewide results. Here's how Middletown voters cast their ballots in the Sept. 14 Primary Election.
By Angela Lemire
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Beach Commission Floats New Boat Ramp ProposalThe Beach Commission on Tuesday decided to form a ramp replacement subcommittee and move the proposal forward to town officials in coming weeks.
By Angela Lemire
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Final Days of Summer Wind Down for Beach CampersCampers at Second Beach Campground say goodbye to a great summer at Middletown beaches. On Tuesday, campers requested that the town extend their campground season through the end of September.
By Sandra Phaneuf
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Middletown Police Log Busy Tuesday with Five ArrestsMiddletown police reported the following arrests between Tuesday, Sept. 14 and Wednesday morning at 2 am.
By Angela Lemire
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Polls are open 8 am to 9 pm today at Town Hall, Middletown High School, and the former JFK Elementary School.
By Angela Lemire
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
The Convocation Ceremony held Monday morning welcomed 366 students from throughout the United States as well as 21 countries. A Memorial Stone was also dedicated to honor the late Charles A. Hamblet, Head Master from 1989-2004.
By Angela Lemire
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Forest Farm Assisted Living, part of Forest Farm Health Care, held a Luau on Sunday afternoon to celebrate the facility's 11th anniversary as well as National Assisted Living Week.
By Amy Amerantes
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Middle School Cook Manager Honored as Key Ingredient to School Lunch Program SuccessChartwells School Dining Services recently awarded Cook Manager Colleen Santos with a "Be-A-Star Associate of the Year Award."
Monday, September 13, 2010
The Aquidneck Land Trust announced it has acquired an 8.23-acre conservation easement from Donald and Helene O'Neill on their 9.96-acre Middletown property to add to the Sakonnet Greenway.
By Angela Lemire
Monday, September 13, 2010
It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon filled with jonnycakes, bounce houses, and the turning of Boyd's Wind Grist Mill as the main event.
By Amy Amerantes
Monday, September 13, 2010
Local Photographers Grab Top Spots in "Beautiful Middletown" ContestWith a field of entrants from as far away as Minnesota, the top three prizes went to residents of Portsmouth, Middletown and Newport.
By Angela Lemire
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