Thursday, May 23, 2013
For fun in the sun without the crowds, check out these hidden shorelines across Newport County.
Just like sand and surf, crowds and seagulls have become synonymous with many of Newport County's famous beaches. If you're looking to escape the chaos of area's more popular beaches while you sunbathing this summer, you have to know where to look. Here 's a peek at five hidden beaches along Newport County's shoreline. 1. Reject's Beach, Newport A favorite for locals, Rejects Beach is situated at the end of the Cliff Walk by the intersection of Bellvue and Coggshell avenues in Newport. The cleverly-named Reject's Beach is a 100-foot strip of shoreline on the edge of the exclusive Bailey's Beach private club. Reject's is free and accessible to the public via a foot path, but no restrooms, parking or lifeguards are provided. The wide, …
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Who’s NOT planning a BBQ this weekend? If the weather holds and you’ve got propane or charcoal, chances are, you’re grilling something with your friends and family. Here, new ideas for keeping your costs down. Sponsored by Home Depot.
Here at Patch, we like to be thrifty, so we talked to two barbeque experts and uncovered some really good ideas to help you save money on your next outdoor party. 1. Start with a marinade. This means planning ahead -- say, Friday. But it’s worth it, says Rick Browne, host of Barbeque America on PBS, because you can pass up that well-marbled ribeye steak and buy a less tender and less expensive choice to grill like a flank steak or chuck steak. Just marinate it or brine for one or two days and then cook long and slow on the barbeque grill to break down tissues but maintain moisture. “You need to include an acid in the marinade, perhaps juice, vinegar or soy sauce, but avoid cola which is so acidic it can turn meat into a soggy mess.” …
A fire was extinguished at 27 Lawton Brook Road on Wednesday night. No injuries were reported.
Firefighters from three area communities extinguished a fire at a seven-unit condominium complex in Portsmouth Wednesday night. Only one of the units was occupied at the time. Portsmouth firefighters received a 911 phone call at 8:49 p.m., reporting a kitchen fire at 27 Lawton Brook Road. "Because of the fire extending up to the second floor, they struck a second alarm," said Portsmouth Fire Deputy Chief Michael O'Brien. "The fire was quickly knocked down." Crews from the Middletown and Bristol Fire Departments were called to the scene to assist. "We have high levels of carbon monoxide in all of the units at this time," O'Brien said. "We're going through and ventilating all of the structures." Fire crews ventilated all seven units of …
Catch the action of the inshore race at Fort Adams this Saturday and Sunday!
A docked boat burned to the waterline Wednesday morning
A privately owned powerboat docked at Newport Onshore burned down to the waterline around 5:30 Wednesday morning, according to the Newport Fire Department. No injuries were reported A witness said when investigators were on-scene the boat was emitting black smoke and flames. The boat's name is reportedly Plan B. The boat has been towed to Newport Shipyard where will be pumped out. The cause of the fire is unknown and is currently under investigation by the Newport Police and Fire Departments.
All arrest information is supplied solely by the Middletown Police Department. Arrests do not necessarily indicate a conviction.
Corey L. Medeiros, 34, of 24 Taylor Ave., Riverside, was arrested on Saturday, May 18 and charged with driving under the influence, first offense, blood-alcohol content .15 or greater. Police stopped Medeiros on West Main Road for speeding and failing to maintain proper control of his truck on the roadway. Police reported a strong smell of alcohol emanating from within the car and Medeiros' person. Medeiros allegedly failed a field sobriety test and registered a .204 on the breath analyzer test. Medeiros was cited for DUI. Newport Woman Arrested on Drunken-Driving Charges Faithe Naftygiel Weathers, 26, of 32 Callender Avenue, Newport was arrested on Friday, May 17 at 1:03 a.m. and charged with driving under the influence, second offense…
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
A 42-year-old Middletown man was hospitalized on Monday afternoon following an assault in his home.
A 42-year-old Middletown man was transported to Newport Hospital after he was assaulted in his Smythe Street home during a breaking and entering last week. Middletown Police arrested Kieth J. Filkins, 34, of 15 Leal Terrace, Newport, on Monday, May 13 at 3:12 p.m. and charged with breaking and entering, felony drug possession, simple assault and possessing illegal weapons. Filkins allegedly walked into the Smythe Street home around 3 p.m. demanding money that he said was owed to him by the victim and then began attacking the 42-year-old. Police were dispatched to Smythe Street after the victim's child ran to a neighbor's home to call the police. Middletown Police arrived at the victim's address - 80 Smythe Street - to find him laying …
41.516735
-71.292081
Middletown Police Department
123 Valley Rd, Middletown, RI
/articles/middletown-man-hospitalized-after-assault-breaking-and-entering
228975
/locations/9407560
41.515604
-71.30347
80 Smythe St, Middletown, RI
/articles/middletown-man-hospitalized-after-assault-breaking-and-entering
/locations/9407561
In an effort to organize beach activities, the Middletown Town Council is considering charging businesses and camps to use Sachuset Beach and other town-owned property.
Dozens of boot camps and wellness programs take advantage of Sachuest Beach's large, sandy shoreline - so many, in fact that the growing trend of beach-front exercise is limiting residents' coastal enjoyment. Beach events need to be managed in order to accommodate commercial and public interests as well as to protect the town from liability, said Town Administrator Shawn J. Brown. "There are so many different things that people want to do down and that we need to manage that," said Brown during the meeting on Monday. "Groups can overrun certain properties that are desirable, so it is in our best interest to get our hands around this." Brown is proposing instituting a $25 per day fee to commercial businesses - like yoga, surf camps and …
41.519925
-71.289978
Middletown Town Hall
350 E Main Rd, Middletown, RI
/articles/middletown-council-businesses-will-have-to-pay-for-second-beach
229330
/locations/9406615
Donating money to organizations that help victims is quick and easy.
Americans across the country are reacting with shock to the devastation caused by a 2-mile wide Tornado in Oklahoma. Dozens have died, and President Obama has declared the path of the tornado a major disaster area. If you would like to help, you can do so from your computer or mobile device right now. Patch will be posting stories of locals who are working to help victims from afar. If you know of someone local was affected by the tornado or who is working to help the victims, please contact your local editor.
Monday, May 20, 2013
Middletown sisters Mercedes and Ashley Ney placed second and third, while their Middletown cousin Mackenzie Reynolds placed fourth.
Nearly 30 racers competed in the 17th Annual Ocean State Soap Box Derby Saturday for the chance to represent Rhode Island in the Derby Nationals in Akron, Ohio. First-time racer Robby Dufault of Newport won the 2013 Stock Division title. Robby is a 1st grade student at Cranston-Calvert and raced in a car sponsored by Farley Law/Cafe Zelda. Middletown sisters Mercedes and Ashley Ney placed second and third, while their Middletown cousin Mackenzie Reynolds placed fourth. All three girls were sponsored by the Viking Riders and Johnny's Getty. Ashley and Mackenzie are 3rd grade students at Forest Ave School. Mercedes is a 5th grade student at Gaudet School. The 2013 Super Stock division title was won by 2011 Stock Champion Madison Rathbun. …
spencerj
5:39 pm on Thursday, May 23, 2013
Last I looked Purgatory Chasm is not a beach. the only access to the water is a near verticle drop off at least 20 feet. Oh sure it is just a small climb to waist deep water. Are you that moronic? And to tell people that life guards are near by is a lie. Trust me they will not see you and they will not go out that far. Ask the local fire department how they fell about your hidden beach suggestion… more ›