Thumbs Up or Down?
Readers chimed in on first impressions of the new discount grocery store ALDI, located at 890 West Main Road.  Read what they have to say and add a review here. ÂHeather Abbott to Share her ExperienceÂ
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. Â
Government ShutdownÂ
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced Department of Defense civilians placed on emergency furlough during the government shutdown will be asked to return to work beginning this week.The majority of the 800 civilian employees sent home Tuesday returned to work Monday morning.  The Naval War College Museum will remain closed until further notice. Â
Christmas Money!Â
Are you looking for a job in Middletown? Several companies are hiring.  Read more here. Â
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Rain, Rain, Go Away...
The sun is expected to peep back out Tuesday. Partly sunny skies are in the forecast with temperatures to reach 66 degrees.Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
