New Scam Scare, Full of Air?

Scam Alert: There's apparently a new twist on the 'Grandma Scam,' according to Middletown Police. A caller recently claimed that they'd been in a car accident out of state, and asked the Aquidneck resident to wire $2,000.

Wind Cries Money?: The leases for a planned off-shore wind farm have been secured by Deepwater Wind, and a Providence Journal editorial recently called the development a "victory for Rhode Island." What do you think?

Shake Hands Near the Sand: 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.

Show By the Surf: 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.

Clearing: Overnight rain is expected to give way to sunny skies and temps in the mid-70s on Wednesday. The nice weather is forecast to hang around through the end of the week.