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Career Day on the Shore, BAC of .214

See the news that's making news today in Middletown.

What a Setting: The Newport County Co-op Mentor Group is holding a Career Day to match businesses with potential employees on Thursday at Second Beach in Middletown — if you're a candidate, it's probably safe to say that you shouldn't wear flip-flops.

Not Even Close: Middletown Police reported the Aug. 8 arrest of a local man on a DUI charge after he recorded a .214 on a breath test, according to police reports.

No Mop-Tops Here: Local Beatles tribute band Abbey Rhode visits the Newport Art Museum on Wednesday, Aug. 14 at 6 p.m. for a PM Picnic. Bring your basket and enjoy the tunes. Tickets: $10 adults [$5 for members], $8 kids [$4 for members]. Call for more info: (401) 848-8200.

Surf, Sand, and... a Movie?: newportFILM Outdoors hosts a drive-in movie at Easton's Beach on Thursday night. Lot opens at 6 p.m., film around 8. Movie is "Summit." $5 per person suggested donation. The newportFILM website has more info.

Could Be Rain: There's a chance of scattered thunderstorms on Tuesday, with highs in the upper 70s. Continued possibility of precipitation through Tuesday night. Lows in the 60s.

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