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Beloved Dentist Retires, Abbott to Speak Wednesday

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Beloved Newport Dentist Retires 

After founding Newport Pediatric Dentistry on Old Beach Road in Newport and serving Aquidneck Island children for 30 years, Dr. George Kates, has announced his retirement.  See what residents have to say here.  

Fat Stackin' Benjis, Yo

Ben Franklin has has a brand new look. The Federal Reserve began circulating a redesigned $100 note Tuesday. See what the new bill looks like here.  

Heather Abbott to Speak Wednesday 

Boston Marathon bombing survivor Heather Abbott of Newport will speak at Salve Regina about her experiences on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. Read more here.

Where the Ladies At? 

Last week, we published a map showing the number of the divorced men across Newport neighborhoods. Yesterday, we did the same with divorced women.  See where they live here. 

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Middletown Fire Department to Hold Open House

To kick-off National Fire Safety Month, which is held in October, the Middletown Fire Department will host an open house to teach fire safety and prevention practices on Monday.  Read more here.  

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