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Editor's Notebook: Wind Turbine, School Budget, Summer Giving Dominate Week's Headlines

Missed some stories? Here are the 10 biggest Middletown stories for the week ending Aug. 28, 2010.

Building in weekend time to catch up on news? Here are the 10 biggest Middletown stories from the week ending August 28, 2010:

Saturday, August 28, 2010

Events including the Newport Arts Festival, Longboard Competition, Hannah Grace Fundraiser and live local bands featured at the FOP this weekend will benefit several important local causes.

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By Angela Lemire


Friday, August 27, 2010

Boots-on-Ground Visit to Proposed Turbine Site Gives Planners and Residents Closer Look

The Middletown Planning Board visited the applicant's property on Paradise Avenue Friday morning.

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By Angela Lemire


Friday, August 27, 2010

The School Committee met Thursday and voted to accept $25,000 in voluntary coaching stipend concessions to help narrow this year's budget gap. The board meets again Sept. 16 for a final budget vote.

By Angela Lemire


Friday, August 27, 2010

Atlantic Beach Cleared for Swimming

The Rhode Island Department of Health on Friday afternoon declared the waters safe again for human contact, following a nearly three-day closure due to heavy rain and storm water runoff that increased pollutant levels there.

By Angela Lemire


Thursday, August 26, 2010

Rain-Postponed Sweet Berry Farm Show Finally Goes On Thursday Night

Postponed from Tuesday night due to rainy weather, the Bluegrass Invitation Band finally gets to play Sweet Berry Farm Thursday, Aug. 26 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm on the multi-purpose lawn.

By Angela Lemire


Thursday, August 26, 2010

Energy Forum Sparks Action Plan to Expand Conservation

The Aquidneck Island Energy Alliance, under the umbrella of the Aquidneck Island Planning Commission, brought together community leaders and business representatives from throughout Newport County Wednesday night at Middletown Town Hall.

By Angela Lemire


Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Town Council President Christopher T. Semonelli, a Democrat, is one of five incumbents asking this year's voters to re-elect him to one of the seven at-large council seats. Fourteen candidates are on the Town Council ballot for November's Election.

By Daniel Highet


Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Ticks that Spread Lyme Disease Down 50% this Summer

The decrease is attributed to numerous episodes of lower humidity this summer. Still, experts warn that poppy seed-sized middle-stage ticks are still a threat and another wave of adult stage ticks are coming this fall.

By Angela Lemire


Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Six Make Their Pitch For a Seat in Congress

Six candidates debate health care, Afghanistan, jobs and more as they make their pitch for Patrick's Kennedy's job.

By Sandra Phaneuf


Monday, August 23, 2010

Freebirders Spanning Generations Flock to NBS Weekend Gala

The Norman Bird Sanctuary's "Bird Ball" is the non-profit organization's 2nd largest fundraiser after the Harvest Fair. Saturday's gala was attended by more than 500 guests including Providence's own Mayor David Cicilline.

By Amy Amerantes

 

About 35 articles ran on Middletown Town Patch during the week ending Aug. 28, 2010. To browse all stories, columns, and opinion pieces,  click here.

Also, for a recap of all Middletown Police Department arrests this week, click here.


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