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Middletown residents say memorial field may be moved

Middletown, Rhode Island · Middletown

Middletown residents say memorial field may be moved

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MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (WLNE) — A rally in Middletown were residents voice their support to prevent a local field from being relocated. Organizer’s said the town council made an agreement with redevelopers to turn Pottsy Field into a town center. The field was named after Chrisopter Potts who was a Tiverton soldier in the National Guard. Potts was 38-years-old when he was killed in Iraq. Organizers said the field that the town council is now looking t…Read Article

Traffic Alert: Lane shifts on East Main Road scheduled for next two weeks - What's Up Newp

Middletown, Rhode Island · Middletown

Traffic Alert: Lane shifts on East Main Road scheduled for next two weeks - What's Up Newp

Look out for lane shifts in Middletown next week. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has work planned on East Main Road (Route 138) over the next two weeks that will require a lane shift. The work is taking place on East Main Road from North Drive to Meadow Lane. Our crews are putting […] The post Traffic Alert: Lane shifts on East Main Road scheduled for next two weeks appeared first on What's Up Newp.Read Article

Meet Maaike, an adoptable Malinois who wants to be your new adventure buddy - What's Up Newp

Animals · Middletown

Meet Maaike, an adoptable Malinois who wants to be your new adventure buddy - What's Up Newp

Meet your new best friend, Maaike – this week’s adoptable dog of the week! Available for adoption from the Potter League for Animals in Middletown, Maaike is a female Shepherd, Belgian Malinois. “Meet Maaike, a stunning 9-month-old Belgian Malinois! This sweet and energetic pup will greet you with a happy tail wag and is eager […] The post Meet Maaike, an adoptable Malinois who wants to be your new adventure buddy appeared first on What's Up New…Read Article

Obituary: Philip M. Connell - What's Up Newp

Philip M. Connell, 94, of Middletown, RI, formerly of Newport, RI passed away at Newport Hospital on June 9, 2025. He was the husband of Rosalie (Beebe) Connell and the father of the late Dr. William Connell. He is survived by his daughter Jacqueline Patton of Portsmouth (her husband Tom Patton), and his two grandchildren […] The post Obituary: Philip M. Connell appeared first on What's Up Newp.General Electric · Middletown Read Article

UTIC Advances Workforce Development with Sonar Technology Training

From The Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium, June 4, 2025 MIDDLETOWN, R.I. – Over 100 Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium (UTIC) member company employees recently completed a successful sonar training course through a partnership with the University of Rhode Island (URI). The partnership, aimed at strengthening the defense technology workforce, allowed UTIC members to take the Principles of Sonar, Underwater Sound, and Undersea Syst…Middletown, Rhode Island · Middletown Read Article

Unwanted student ‘treasures’ help stock largest yard sale on Aquidneck Island - What's Up Newp

The 20th Annual Ramleh Benefit Yard Sale will take place at St. George’s School’s Cabot-Harman Ice Center, 384 Purgatory Road, Middletown, on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. This event is free and open to the public. A public presale event will be held on Friday, July 6, 2025, from 3:30-5:30 […] The post Unwanted student ‘treasures’ help stock largest yard sale on Aquidneck Island appeared first on What's Up Newp.Middletown, Rhode Island · Middletown Read Article

Listing of the Week: 16 King Road, Middletown - What's Up Newp

If you’ve been searching for a home with great bones, a quiet neighborhood feel, and tons of potential, 16 King Road is one to visit this weekend. Lovingly owned by the same local family for decades, this classic 1940s Cape is full of opportunity and ready for its next chapter. Located in Middletown’s centrally positioned […] The post Listing of the Week: 16 King Road, Middletown appeared first on What's Up Newp.Middletown, Rhode Island · Middletown Read Article

Morning Notes: Middletown puts "Middletown Center" public hearings on hold - What's Up Newp

Good Morning, Newport! Today is Tuesday, June 3, the 154th day of 2025. There are 211 days left in the year. Weather Forecast 🚨 You need to know Middletown officials are postponing public hearings for the “Middletown Center” project due to incomplete paperwork from the development team. The town announced Monday that the much-talked-about June […] The post Morning Notes: Middletown puts “Middletown Center” public hearings on hold appeared first…Middletown, Rhode Island · Middletown Read Article

Newport Restaurant Group to open 'J.T. Commons' in former Foodlove Market space - What's Up Newp

Newport Restaurant Group (NRG) today (May 29) announced that they will open J.T. Commons in the former Foodlove Market space (1037 Aquidneck Ave.) in Middletown. “Anchored by an exciting and extensive pizza program and a menu that celebrates everyday favorites, J.T. Commons will offer year-round dining featuring a large bar and casual dining room with […] The post Newport Restaurant Group to open ‘J.T. Commons’ in former Foodlove Market space a…Middletown, Rhode Island · Middletown Read Article

Letter to the Editor: Has Middletown forgotten its veterans in Pottsy Field development? - What's Up Newp

In the September 9, 2021, issue of Newport This Week, Middletown was recognized on August 16, 2021, as becoming a Purple Heart Town. The following quotes are from that article. “The Middletown Town Council unanimously approved a resolution on Aug. 16 declaring the town a “Purple Heart” community, making it one of only nine in […] The post Letter to the Editor: Has Middletown forgotten its veterans in Pottsy Field development? appeared first o…Middletown, Rhode Island · Middletown Read Article

Obituary: John W. Nelson III - What's Up Newp

John W. Nelson III, of Middletown, RI passed away May 20, 2025 at home after a long battle with cancer. Born in Newport, he was the son of the late John W. Nelson Jr. and Caroline T. (Murphy) Nelson. A member of the Rhode Island National Guard, he enlisted while in high school, attended Officer […] The post Obituary: John W. Nelson III appeared first on What's Up Newp.Middletown, Rhode Island · Middletown Read Article